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Official Villa post match reaction thread. {merged - trial}
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Re: A worrying trend
But he's left footed, and alot of left footers are extremely one footed. I think its hard to expect him to deliver the balls needed from a wide player on his weaker foot at this level. He has definitely flaws in his game, but I would try to find a place for him in the first 11 as his directness creates havoc for defending teams. similar to Walcott, very frustrating, but when you go back to the game you still notice his directness and pace creates space and chances for otherscleavers said:gooney said:I agree that you needed more width, problem with johnson was when he beats the defender, he still have to come inside and change feet and that kept giving the Villa defender a chance to come back, or the other defenders to close the gap he created by beating the defender first.
Yep nail on the head, and its one of the main reasons he doesn't get a regular game, needs to learn to cross with his right, so that he is confident enough to do it every time.
His decision making isn't the best either, often tries to get a position to shoot when there are better options. He probably frustrates me as much as walcott does you lot.
ColinBellsjockstrap
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Re: A worrying trend
EFA.
K.Reeves right foot said:that extra 150% of managerial expertise that unfortunatly TW*T HEAD over in Stretford has.
EFA.
simon23
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Re: 500+ passes not one clear shot
dominated the game without creating anything too clear cut from open play.....a lot of the shots that the stats point to were from long range
villa parked the bus and we couldnt break them down....too many of our players were off form today...it happens
plus with dzeko still needing match sharpness
we do need mario back though as he adds something really different
dominated the game without creating anything too clear cut from open play.....a lot of the shots that the stats point to were from long range
villa parked the bus and we couldnt break them down....too many of our players were off form today...it happens
plus with dzeko still needing match sharpness
we do need mario back though as he adds something really different
M.C.F.C.O.K
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Re: 500+ passes not one clear shot
Someone really needs to take abit of time out and teach DeJong abit about going forward, im not calling the guy. Excellent defensivly, but alot of balls fall to him outside the box or in good positions and nothing happens. Usually a pass back.
After today would i take 4th? no. 3rd? yes. It may be one place, but to finish 3rd would be a great achievment, finishing 4th would not be that great as other teams have done it over the years, IMO anyway. some will take 4th, others wouldnt take either.
Someone really needs to take abit of time out and teach DeJong abit about going forward, im not calling the guy. Excellent defensivly, but alot of balls fall to him outside the box or in good positions and nothing happens. Usually a pass back.
After today would i take 4th? no. 3rd? yes. It may be one place, but to finish 3rd would be a great achievment, finishing 4th would not be that great as other teams have done it over the years, IMO anyway. some will take 4th, others wouldnt take either.
cleavers
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Official Villa post match reaction thread.
We're going to trial this see how it goes, so will do some merging of threads. If it gets merged its not personal ;o)
Don't shout if we mess it up.
We're going to trial this see how it goes, so will do some merging of threads. If it gets merged its not personal ;o)
Don't shout if we mess it up.
Q8-Blue
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Re: Dzeko & Barry Today
The hostility must've gotten to Barry, but agreed Dzeko was quality held the ball well and for a big man he's got brilliant footwork and technique. I think with Bent scoring some of our players were trying to give him the ball too much, Villa sensed it and covered him pretty well.
The hostility must've gotten to Barry, but agreed Dzeko was quality held the ball well and for a big man he's got brilliant footwork and technique. I think with Bent scoring some of our players were trying to give him the ball too much, Villa sensed it and covered him pretty well.
foolsgold*
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Re: Plan B please mr Mancini?
Mancini was screaming so much from the sidelines at times that he must have no voice left.
The team didn't perform. Thats all. a blip. still learning to play together and some players who have been criticised constantly are starting to show why we bought them.
Just a little time. this season top 4 next season the league. stop getting too giddy!
smeeagain said:i dont even like plan A
i reckon the players are good enough, its the poor tactics, too much backwards,sideways
not enough forward passing,not enough speed.
the top teams dominate and penetrate ,but this manager is happy to be patient and not concede
but when we do concede the op is correct there is no plan B
Mancini was screaming so much from the sidelines at times that he must have no voice left.
The team didn't perform. Thats all. a blip. still learning to play together and some players who have been criticised constantly are starting to show why we bought them.
Just a little time. this season top 4 next season the league. stop getting too giddy!
The Fixer
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Re: 500+ passes not one clear shot
Man City managed only two shots on target v Aston Villa, the 5th time this has happened to City in 2010-11. Blunted.
Man City managed only two shots on target v Aston Villa, the 5th time this has happened to City in 2010-11. Blunted.