The Villa first half comparisons are very lazy.

Villa should have scored 3 or 4, Brentford had one big chance with Toney (that early header is saved by any half competent keeper).

That was typical Havertz for me…ball was there to be won…instead of standing strong, shrugging off the defender and fighting to get his foot the ball which he could have done, he decided to fall over and look for a pen. 

Just now, Argo said:

The Villa first half comparisons are very lazy.

Villa should have scored 3 or 4, Brentford had one big chance with Toney (that early header is saved by any half competent keeper).

Yep, we're much better tonight. Just lack the final ball which has been the case for some time.

Just now, HazardousChoice said:

You think Coutinho could help us tonight mate?

Interesting question. You are obviously a very knowledgeable and astute individual.

Well, he certainly would have something to aim for in Broja. And he has two things we do not have from central areas at the moment. He can pass it forwards and further than 8 yards. Would have to be worth a punt wouldn't it? Either him or Pulisic.

4 minutes ago, forbzy said:

RLC is not ideal at RWB but I am curious to see who people think should play there instead? Dave can do the odd game, but doesn't have the legs to play that position any more. Hopefully we can get another RWB in the January window.

Ahem. How about ditching the idea of wing-backs altogether.   With so many natural wingers/outside mids on the team, forcing someone to play wingback seems counter intuitive.  Its not like the position is used much by other elite teams.  Just a thought.

Havertz has been dreadful for sometime now, every now and then he will get a goal and we all go “hang on a minute” ….. let’s hope that is tonight 

 

19 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

Pass sooner to Mount and it's assist for Broja. Shows that he's young.

I don't think he saw Mount tbh but yeah he is young and has alot to learn. Very refreshing though to see a striker getting involved on build up play.

Ive never seen Ruben angry or ever complain…must be the nicest player to play against on the pitch. 

I used to support Kai but he’s too laboured on the ball and doesn’t think quick enough it’s like he has lead in his shoes.

He looks disinterested so many sloppy touches all over the pitch.

3 minutes ago, Voorhesian said:

Ahem. How about ditching the idea of wing-backs altogether.   With so many natural wingers/outside mids on the team, forcing someone to play wingback seems counter intuitive.  Its not like the position is used much by other elite teams.  Just a thought.

The problem is that we don't have good wingers, though I bet Ziyech could hit Broja in the head with a ball from a cross after 2 attempts.

Pulisic should be starting over Havertz. Havertz offers f**k all, sick of watching him play. 

8 minutes ago, JPH said:

Havertz off and Sterling in.

Not going to make much difference the form Sterling is in ...he'll just keep running into defenders and lose the ball.  Hasn't taken on and actually beaten anybody in weeks.

Any update on Gallagher injury?

 

This amazon picture is pure sh*t.

5 minutes ago, Argo said:

The Villa first half comparisons are very lazy.

Villa should have scored 3 or 4, Brentford had one big chance with Toney (that early header is saved by any half competent keeper).

Talking of lazy, I think Havertz is the definition of a lazy footballer. We all know he CAN do it, but 90% of the time he can't be arsed and doesn't get out of second gear. Hopefully he will be hooked for Sterling or Pulicic.

I was worried about our defence before the game and nothing has addressed those fears after watching that first 45. We are riding our luck - lets hope it doesn't run out.

Absolutely clueless up front yet again

1 minute ago, Bluesince66 said:

This amazon picture is pure sh*t.

Think it’s your TV/Wi-Fi mate. Picture is crisp AF on my 4K TV

2 minutes ago, Paulus said:

Any update on Gallagher injury?

 

He got injured... what? You said any...your fault really.

1 minute ago, Nibs said:

Talking of lazy, I think Havertz is the definition of a lazy footballer. We all know he CAN do it, but 90% of the time he can't be arsed and doesn't get out of second gear. Hopefully he will be hooked for Sterling or Pulicic.

I was worried about our defence before the game and nothing has addressed those fears after watching that first 45. We are riding our luck - lets hope it doesn't run out.

Havertz is a similar style player to Ozil, and similar criticism was directed his way. You certainly aren't going to get all action displays from him.

I like Broja's energy but at the same time he's just lacked the decisiveness that we need. 

8 minutes ago, Vialli96 said:

Ive never seen Ruben angry or ever complain…must be the nicest player to play against on the pitch. 

I've never seen him run.

He's nowhere near talented enough to justify his laziness and lack of defence awareness.

When you score or assist 1 goal every 5 years you should be busting a gut and setting an example with your work ethic.

Edited October 19, 20223 yr by HazardousChoice

Broja turned away from the goal too many times now, just shoot it doesn't matter if you miss keep shooting I say!

I feel nap time coming on. 

That is a sitter for Brentford.

My god we are a flimsy team, we really are.