VillaChris Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 No surprise he played well...him and Jesus Navas grew up together at Sevilla so Toni would know Navas's game inside out and would probably have been extra motivated to keep his mate quiet which he pretty much did. Good to see after a dodgy few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 No surprise he played well...him and Jesus Navas grew up together at Sevilla so Toni would know Navas's game inside out and would probably have been extra motivated to keep his mate quiet which he pretty much did. Good to see after a dodgy few games. There was one move where our back line stepped up, I assume to try and play the offside trap, but Luna stayed back which gave him a head start to get into the position Navas decided to run towards. I certainly agree that he must've known this from growing up at the academy with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Funny how some players just instantly grow on you......like a handsomely coiffured beard. I like players who are hard-working, passionate footballers and they won't come much more like that than Antonio Luna. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Funny how some players just instantly grow on you......like a handsomely coiffured beard. I like players who are hard-working, passionate footballers and they won't come much more like that than Antonio Luna. I agree. It's the thing I like most about Villa. At the end of the day we're not a good side and we won't really win anything until we have our very own Arab. But at least, unlike those who DO have their very own Arab, we have kept some of the important aspects that are disappearing from football like love for the club, passion, effort, professionalism and a real desire to do well for each other. Just look at them all at the end of the Man City game. Who didn't feel like they wanted to run onto the pitch and go mental with them?? But then again, that might all be clichéd nonsense. Maybe I'm just drawn in by the beard also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Funny how some players just instantly grow on you......like a handsomely coiffured beard. I like players who are hard-working, passionate footballers and they won't come much more like that than Antonio Luna. I agree. It's the thing I like most about Villa. At the end of the day we're not a good side and we won't really win anything until we have our very own Arab. But at least, unlike those who DO have their very own Arab, we have kept some of the important aspects that are disappearing from football like love for the club, passion, effort, professionalism and a real desire to do well for each other. Just look at them all at the end of the Man City game. Who didn't feel like they wanted to run onto the pitch and go mental with them?? But then again, that might all be clichéd nonsense. Maybe I'm just drawn in by the beard also. No nonsense. The spirit in this side is infectious, from the manager on down. Look at how each goal was celebrated yesterday and the full-time whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 5, 2013 Antonio, you deserve to be on the first page. Good game again today, it's a joy watching you play. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Good game though I'm worried he doesn't have a lot of crossing ability. Tries that little trick to nutmeg his man but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Funny how some players just instantly grow on you......like a handsomely coiffured beard. I like players who are hard-working, passionate footballers and they won't come much more like that than Antonio Luna. I agree. It's the thing I like most about Villa. At the end of the day we're not a good side and we won't really win anything until we have our very own Arab. But at least, unlike those who DO have their very own Arab, we have kept some of the important aspects that are disappearing from football like love for the club, passion, effort, professionalism and a real desire to do well for each other. Just look at them all at the end of the Man City game. Who didn't feel like they wanted to run onto the pitch and go mental with them?? But then again, that might all be clichéd nonsense. Maybe I'm just drawn in by the beard also. Isn't KEA our very own Arab? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I love Luna and his mighty beard as much as the next person. But the guy needs to learn how to take a throw-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 so much better than bennett is untrue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I thought his tactic of letting El Mohammedi cross was tactically brilliant. He had a mare with his crossing all game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I thought his tactic of letting El Mohammedi cross was tactically brilliant. He had a mare with his crossing all game The evening mail writer wasn't impressed with his performance. Good job El Mohammedi couldn't cross and he hardly got forward to supply and supply any crosses. In all honesty Bennett would have got forward more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Yes Lord Townsend was featured a lot but he didn't threaten except for a few times and can someone get him a little protection? Battled Lord Townsend well for most of the game and got forward well again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Yes, he did well especially going forward. His mishaps on defense came when we were already behind and he was trying to get something going offensively. I love how he changes his game depending on how the match is progressing. Not many of our players can do that. If you watch him in more detail, Antonio has a touch of class. Edited October 20, 2013 by AVTuco 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well, he's always involved isn't he? He always looks knackered towards the end of games, usually at about the time Lambert decides to put 5 forwards on to avoid defeat, leaving him horribly exposed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Slightly lost the battle with Townsend but was still solid enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 20, 2013 I don't think he lost it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Luna deserves a cerveza tonight. Had little / no help handling the majesty of Townsend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted October 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 20, 2013 Easily my favourite signing of the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 He's a good player. Townsend's in the form of his life and got the luck people seem to get when they're in form, was pretty poor for the first 35 minutes and then hits a cross which beats everyone and sails in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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