Laivasse Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Going in only 0-1 after that shocking 40 minutes feels like a minor victory, although truth be told with a tiny bit more luck we'd be even right now, what with the chances in the last 5 minutes. Bacuna looks out of his depth but everyone's been shocking. The entire defence looks uncertain, Westwood and Delph have been sloppy, Weimann's a complete passenger. Must do better next half, because this is yet another one of those shaky as **** Liverplop teams that don't deserve to be doing this well against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I won't make any out-sized predictions about Bacuna's ability or career at Villa but this has been one of the worst performances from any player that I can remember. Must go off at half time, his touch and passing have been diabolical and his positioning and lack of presence effectively reduces to 10 men. Sylla or KEA must come on for him at half time. Yep, if Lambert must have him off, he has been a **** liability in a bad overall performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2013 I've said it many times before and I'll keep saying it...PLEASE take Westwood off set-pieces. Just awful and a complete waste of what could be an opportunity to score. We've been lacking a real quality set piece taker for a while, unfortunately. It's something I'd really like to see us address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2013 Why did we not start KEA? Not that it would've made much difference. An effective AM pls Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I'm not sure what Bacuna does yet, looks like Delph did 18 months ago. Lets reserve judgement till he's settled in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I've said it many times before and I'll keep saying it...PLEASE take Westwood off set-pieces. Just awful and a complete waste of what could be an opportunity to score. We've been lacking a real quality set piece taker for a while, unfortunately. It's something I'd really like to see us address. We still have Bannan in the squad. Pure class at set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I've said it many times before and I'll keep saying it...PLEASE take Westwood off set-pieces. Just awful and a complete waste of what could be an opportunity to score. We've been lacking a real quality set piece taker for a while, unfortunately. It's something I'd really like to see us address. Indeed but surely someone like Lowton could do a better job then Westwood out of the players on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradarmstrong_ Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Don't understand why we struggle at home so much. Doing all the simple things wrong, sort them out PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I don't really understand why Lambert started with Bacuna because he clearly cannot replicate the role KEA has played for us in the last two games. Why change a formula that was working pretty well for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian guy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 what is bacuna position actually? midfielder? winger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 We were playing 4-4-2 for most of the half. Delph and Westwood got destroyed unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Right Lambert over to you. Think Bacuna needs to come off for Sylla or El Ahmadi. Not liking the contribution from Gabby and Weimann either today so maybe Tonev / Helenius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I find it strange how negative the reaction is at the moment. This really isn't very different from the first half against Chelsea, except for that one moment from Benteke obviously! And most posters claimed the Chelsea game was a perfect performance all around! Both games: opposition has around 70% possession; we still restrict them few chances, we had some better chances towards the end of the half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 what is bacuna position actually? midfielder? winger? I think that's the problem, not sure even he knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think they are just a much better team. When we get the ball the crowd urge the team to attack. We need to chill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 We were playing 4-4-2 for most of the half. Delph and Westwood got destroyed unfortunately. They both need to be playing a 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2013 What would I have to offer for one of those people in the studio to run onto the floor and karate kick Redknapp right in the mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Why did we not start KEA? Not that it would've made much difference. An effective AM pls Lambert. I'm guessing Lambert has watched the players in training, seen who is tired and rotated accordingly. These players had already played 2 games this week and some of them will cope better with that then others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Really poor half. The team doesn't look up for it at all. Gotta do better in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2013 Regarding the goal: it was really classy by Sturridge, however Vlaar and Okore need to improve their co-operation so that they know who marks who in those situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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