rock bus 851 Posted August 19, 2017 [quote user="rock bus"]Certainly a brave move by Farke and I hate to think what this place will be like if we lose.But he''s the manager and I think it''s good he is prepared to use the squad and change approach depending on opposition. At least no one can say he only has a plan A and isn''t willing to mix things up.I guess the other point is that Bruce would''ve spent the last week preparing to mark Hoolahan and Naismith out of the game and preventing intricate passes to Oliveira. Villa will now need to dea with a possibly more direct and robust approach[/quote]Maddison not Naismith (sadly marking Naismith out of a game might be a lot easier!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted August 19, 2017 I don''t have any problem at all in the team selection - Farke sees his players day-in day-out, knows who has a knock and who doesn''t, presumably has a game plan and yet it''s written off by some before a ball is kicked.You couldn''t make it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted August 19, 2017 I see nothing wrong with starting solid and as the game wears on introduce a bit more guile and skill. Looking forward to seeing what Reeferman can do for us. If Farke exudes and Instills confidence in the players ,as I believe he is doing then we will be approaching the kind of team ethic that PL inspired before he jumped ship on us at the first ''decent'' offer.We may not get promoted this season, but I like the way things are being done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 783 Posted August 19, 2017 Exactly Branston.Someone said that Farke leaves himself open to criticism but I don''t expect he cares in the slightest and not should he, he is the one with the qualifications to do the job and who works with the players every day. He has to pick the team he thinks will do the job, not the one which will appease supporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time to go Delia 0 Posted August 19, 2017 Game over by half time Villa could well get 4 or 5 today . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted August 19, 2017 Strange team selection but hopefully works out. Plenty of quality to come off the bench if needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted August 19, 2017 My god. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted August 19, 2017 Fortune favours the brave, and criticism can be positive as well as negative.Our Clubs new approach has already led to surprising arrivals and departures, why not team selections too?I am happy to witness this transition period as we clearly cannot compete in the Money Game, but we can be a very smart well run Club .That in itself would be a good foundation for the future build.Now Boys go out, get 3 points and leave Villa at the bottom for another while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted August 19, 2017 Time to go, Time To Go Delia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted August 19, 2017 Brighton losing already at Leicester .... Okazaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted August 19, 2017 [quote user="Time to go Delia"]Game over by half time Villa could well get 4 or 5 today .[/quote]Do you think you''ll beat Brentford? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted August 19, 2017 [quote user="bristolcanary"]Time to go, Time To Go Delia.[/quote]You read my mind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted August 19, 2017 Plenty of people on here think that Oliveira is the best striker in this League and we would not be able to replace hime.And yet, he can barely get a start in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted August 19, 2017 [quote user="Branston Pickle"]I don''t have any problem at all in the team selection - Farke sees his players day-in day-out, knows who has a knock and who doesn''t, presumably has a game plan and yet it''s written off by some before a ball is kicked.You couldn''t make it up.[/quote]Agreed. It makes sense to start with Jerome as he will be fresher than Oliveira and more solid to start this match. I''m not surprised at all with the selection as it''s a squad game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertociNCFC 98 Posted August 19, 2017 Not too keen on the co-commentator on the Radio, seems like a miserable sod, other than that OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helsinki canary 242 Posted August 19, 2017 Zimmerframe is a liability, well done Gunny for saving us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted August 19, 2017 [quote user="Making Plans"]Plenty of people on here think that Oliveira is the best striker in this League and we would not be able to replace hime.And yet, he can barely get a start in the team.[/quote]He''ll get a lot of starts. We''ve only played a few games and he missed a start due to his own stupidity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted August 19, 2017 Wow - fantastic save from Gunn but how did he have a free header! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,671 Posted August 19, 2017 Awful pass from Russ to Reed nearly gave Villa a freebie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted August 19, 2017 II am not a Martin hater but that was sh*t ball that nearly cost us. Got to stop making these errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted August 19, 2017 We look poor, some good quick passing but it''s like watching them throw a hot potato around. Need someone to get their foot on the ball and dictate the play and control the tempo because it certainly isn''t happening for us at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,671 Posted August 19, 2017 What a run from Josh though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted August 19, 2017 Plenty of people on here think that Oliveira is the best striker in this League and we would not be able to replace himi agree i would like to see him play first 60 mins instead of last 30 more chance of scoring with him in the side and all this tired stuff come off it top players play champions league plus PL and some alot more games than our players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertociNCFC 98 Posted August 19, 2017 Well that was a long time coming to be honest, sounds like our defence has been shaky at the best of times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted August 19, 2017 Great from Josh, then ruined by crap defending the other end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lharman7 39 Posted August 19, 2017 Reed giving the ball away cheaply then Martin painfully ball watching! Awful defending! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted August 19, 2017 Miscommunication there ... as I can it see how that tame cross was not cleared. Awful defending from a dispossession of Reed in the centre of the park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted August 19, 2017 Yeah, great team selection. We''re getting out played Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 180 Posted August 19, 2017 Dire defending as per usual, this could be anything now.. Zim outmuscled just then again. Yawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted August 19, 2017 Poor at the back. Not as if we don''t know the problem but when will it be addressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites