Aston Villa Banter Archive July 26 2014

26 Jul 2014 15:29:04
Strong rumours around that S'hampton will now make a positive move for Vlaar, as Lovren looks a cert for LFC.

I want PL to say ---- off to anyone that makes contact.

With Okores, Vlaar, Splenderous at the back we will have a good solid back 3 to build on with the wing backs we have Lowton and Richardson. Van Gaal is going to play a back 3 so it must be feasible.

We have Gardener, N'Zogbia and Delph in the middle and some options up front with Gabby, Big Ben & Andy Weimann. Several deputies that will serve us well and Keano to remind players that it is a 90 minute game.

I am hoping that the future is looking brighter and that what PL has bought in will be effective.

They should bottle you as an anti depressant Old Villain

Don't think n'zogbia is disciplined enough to play in the centre. therefore would choose cole over n'zog.

Old Villain. Brian Little played a back 3 as well don't forget
What is the obsession with all thing Van Since when did Van Gaal become the oracle of football and why must anything he does therefore be good?

Blimey, I really need to proof read before I post.

Many teams played back 3 in the w/cup, not only Van Gall but he is the only manager in the prem to identify this formation. If we had managed to do the same last season perhaps we would have done a bit better. As you point out Brian Little played a back 3 so it is not a new thing but it is workable with what we have.
If the usual slump could be eliminated this season we will end up towards the middle of the league, providing we keep Vlaar.
Our defence was the weak spot and never gave the front line any hope.
I know that they did not score enough either but hopefully Bent will pay us back for the poor performances that he produced.
14/15 must show an improvement, it can't be any worse,
Forget the PL out crowd and the Lerner out mob ( I am one) and let us get together and give the team all the support that we can and perhaps Keano can get under the skin of the non performers.
All of my fuutre posts will reflect a totally positive attitude and I encourage all others to do likewise.

Oldvillan.

{Ed001's Note - you seem to have forgotten Brendan Rodgers played a back three at Liverpool a number of times over his two years in charge. There is nothing new in it, and Van Gaal is far from doing anything revolutionary, nor is he the only one doing it in the Prem.}

Hi Old Villain
I'd just encourage everyone on here to be honest and interesting mate.
I can't promise to be positive as it's not what I truly feel about my team at the moment (I wish it wasn't the case but it is I'm afraid)
I thought this site was meant to be about exchange of information and ideas as opposed to some sort of cheerleading exercise

We were week all over the park last season Oldvillan.
Shipping Goals, No control in midfield, and shy up front.
If we need to play 6 at the back 3 in the middle and 1 up font to get results so be it (over the top I know)
I think we need to a bit more cavalier up front to be honest, how many touches does Gabby need before he has a pop at goal, quality frontmen see the chance and take it.