16 Sep 2020 14:39:29
VillaDave,
Should I polish my old black boots?
Waiting for Deano to call me.
Last night the back line was shocking.
Really like Mings but when you play with the full backs as wing backs he is on his own.
Hause was found out more than once and Mings was the only man behind him.
Proof if proof was needed that we need a "McGrath" at the back.
3 at the back and 2 overlapping wing backs playing from the midfield would give us cover.
So often we slowed play down and went backwards. This suggests that no player had got into a receiving position to help the player with the ball.
Lots of players coming in and hopefully the management will be able to form them into a fighting force.
Congratulations to Jack. A cracking goal to follow a commitment to the club.


1.) 16 Sep 2020
16 Sep 2020 15:00:10
Oldvillian I was getting my boots out, but I can’t find any Dubbin HaHa 👍😷.


2.) 16 Sep 2020
16 Sep 2020 15:06:09
What happened to the Jhon Chancellor talk, now he looked good .6foot 6, a pass rate of %86 for a centre half that’s good stats, also plenty of experience .
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.


3.) 16 Sep 2020
16 Sep 2020 15:10:51
Fortunately OV neither full back from last night will be anywhere near the first team this season. We were vulnerable due to the lack of hight and football ability from Taylor (please don't anyone tell me about his assist he didn't have a clue where the ball was) . I agree we looked vulnerable hopefully with the number of coaches we have it will be sorted, if not we are in big trouble again.


4.) 16 Sep 2020
16 Sep 2020 15:22:45
I would leave your boots for now Oldvillan, polish and Dubbin them ready for any call that might come in, Deano is aware.

But yes Oldvillan, I agree mate, it did seem all very slow and laboured last night.
But to be fair, we did beat what was in front of us, and you can`t ask for more than that, and we never looked like losing the game.
Against Sheff Utd, there will be a new keeper and three different defenders on show, so more urgency will be given I hope.
I hate the passing back and sideways style that seems to dominate all football in the modern game now, but it is what it is.
I am 100% sure, we will have a much better season this year, provided we get the players we are linked with, Traore and Rashica in through the door.
With players like that you cannot fail to have a more up tempo approach to your whole game.


5.) 16 Sep 2020
16 Sep 2020 17:12:06
Fullbacks were pushed very far forward last night, but Marvelous did a capable job getting back to cover. Biggest problem I felt is that Hause is hopeless on the right side of the pairing. He’s too one-footed. Konsa and Mings, with Luiz ahead of them and Martinez behind, will be a solid defensive unit next year.

Issue is. if Engels is out (of fitness or favour), we need a RF centre back to provide cover for Ezri.

Wouldn’t put it past us to bring one in. Mepham from Bournemouth?

Rico Henry been linked again today. would definitely take him too.