Zatman Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: I would say just one dimensional. I always remember Martin Samuel's quote on the MON team in that it represented counterattacking chaos on toast. We were set up to do far better away than at home. Those countless home draws when we were expected to have the possession cost us top 4. MON had us set up well in a 4-4-2 traditional way (which was already going out of fashion) with good crossing and set pieces but I think we just lacked that bit of magic to make us a really great side. I think it was sumed up in in January 2009 when we were in pole position to get 4th. Arsenal brought in Arshavin and we brought in Heskey. I always remember was a Wigan game that season or the next with Bruce as the manager and we smashed them but couldnt create a proper chance. It will be similar for Spurs without Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: I would say just one dimensional. I always remember Martin Samuel's quote on the MON team in that it represented counterattacking chaos on toast. We were set up to do far better away than at home. Those countless home draws when we were expected to have the possession cost us top 4. MON had us set up well in a 4-4-2 traditional way (which was already going out of fashion) with good crossing and set pieces but I think we just lacked that bit of magic to make us a really great side. I think it was sumed up in in January 2009 when we were in pole position to get 4th. Arsenal brought in Arshavin and we brought in Heskey. Gregory teams were very similar a decade before when we were in similar position in leagues and cups, he admitted as much in an interview he did a few years back. Hardworking but if Merse wasn't on it, not a huge amount of flair. The dreaded 2000 cup final was the textbook example of where we fell short compared to the opposition. Think that's the point we're reaching now in next 18 months in who we sign next. Is the new right winger we're going to sign just some who'll get up and down and help the full back out e.g. another Trez or will he have some imagination about him and cut inside and create beautiful passing triangles with Jack that will give Watkins 3-4 serious chances a game? We need a bit more personality and flair in the final third. Traore was the right sort of idea but he's not got the consistancy yet to push us on up the league. Our team spirit is good and we've got a nice defensive base to build on so good foundations at least but we badly need a go to attacking player who can step up and be team leader in games Jack isn't around, I see De Paul scored twice for Udinese tonight again so that's the calibre you're looking at from abroad if prem targets cost too much. Edited April 17, 2021 by VillaChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theboyangel Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: I dug out my Villa-Ajax programme a while back and was surprised to see that Suarez played. Our last great European night. What a night!!! the atmosphere was electric! I remember driving home to Devon after totally buzzing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted April 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted April 19, 2021 Will Spurs survive a year without Premier League money? I see big trouble ahead for them with this super league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted April 19, 2021 Jose sacked apparently according to TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I wonder if he spoke out against ESL Odd timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted April 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2021 Rocking up at the new super league like 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted April 19, 2021 Crazy timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Jose sacked apparently according to TS Week of a cup final as well. Maybe Levy bringing in Sherwood as a managerial bounce 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just come up on sky sports that Jose’s been sacked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I can quite imagine Jose told Levy that this super league is bullshit. So Levy sacked him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, rbcuk said: Just come up on sky sports that Jose’s been sacked Never should have been given the job in the first place and his sacking is over due. I'd say he's gutted he's missing the league cup final, a chance to save face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTed Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Ryan Mason to take over as caretaker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, SuperTed said: Ryan Mason to take over as caretaker No Kane, no Jose. City could really demolish them in the final 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_avfc Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Perfect timing for Mourinho to kick up a fuss and get himself sacked really. He's not really been backed brilliantly there and isn't doing the best of jobs but by leaving "because of the Super League" he can go with his reputation enhanced from the whole thing. I don't doubt that all of the managers involved are against the Super League as a concept but for Mourinho in particular its the perfect get out of Spurs card that he's been waiting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted April 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2021 1st manager to qualify Spurs for the Super League as well. Ungrateful 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted April 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zatman said: No Kane, no Jose. City could really demolish them in the final I don't see that happening to one of The Super League members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Ryan Mason could be a cup winning manager by the end of the week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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