Hanshithispantz Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 High lines and awful defending from both sides on the break going off the highlights? Anderson took his goal so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Match definitely lived up to the price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 14 minutes ago, Ameritoon said: Match definitely lived up to the price Heard the whole thing was textbook American Capitalism 101: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 3 hours ago, SEMTEX said: Hi branko. I introduced myself to that guy in the pisser at the match tonight. Told him someone recognized him from an Internet forum. Wasn’t him though. Just looked at me like I was an absolute internet freak. so thanks for that. xoxo Couldn't have happened in a better location Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 For those who watched - how did Bruno and Tonali look playing together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Trippier's defending on that first goal man ... so so bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, KaKa said: Trippier's defending on that first goal man ... so so bad. Bendia bouncing off Schar and Tonali in the buildup too The defending for all the goals (Villa and ours) was really bad like. Edited July 24, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Beundia bouncing off Schar and Tonali in the buildup too The defending for all the goals (Villa and ours) was really bad like. And Tonali sprinting back behind the defensive line to play everyone onside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Beundia bouncing off Schar and Tonali in the buildup too The defending for all the goals (Villa and ours) was really bad like. Aye Burn was running through treacle for the third as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Anon said: And Tonali sprinting back behind the defensive line to play everyone onside He put on the jets, without having a plan. Impressive pace at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Beundia bouncing off Schar and Tonali in the buildup too The defending for all the goals (Villa and ours) was really bad like. Yeah, our defending in the build up wasn't great, but by the time Buendia gets to the edge of the box we are still in pretty good shape. The way Trippier then just drifts inwards ball watching and completely leaves Watkins free is so incredibly bad man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Had a quick look on Villa’s board. We’ve no chance lads, we’re a bunch of cloggers, they’ve got our number & Eddie will be gone by Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC91 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) Shocking defending for all 6 tbf. Don't think you'll see us move away from back 4 after yesterday as seemed all over at back. Dubravka should of done better for 3rd too, weak hand. Never read to much into pre seasons but i do think Villa will be good side next year again. Do rate Emery and his football. Anderson is looking good. Edited July 24, 2023 by NUFC91 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Honestly just watched the highlights and dubs for a goalkeeper of his experience still hasn’t got a clue where his near post is. Shocking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said: Honestly just watched the highlights and dubs for a goalkeeper of his experience still hasn’t got a clue where his near post is. Shocking. My thoughts - near post for Buendia’s 1st and crisp packet hands for his 2nd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Sounds like it was a good run out helping to increase match sharpness, while also trying a tactic we've not used before, and getting confidence into our forward players. Exactly what pre-season is for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Good run out, Gordon looking sharp, I know it only pre season but we still look in desperate need of a LB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said: Honestly just watched the highlights and dubs for a goalkeeper of his experience still hasn’t got a clue where his near post is. Shocking. I don't trust Dubravka at all anymore. Pope coming in completely rattled him and I really think we should be getting rid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Glad we won’t see that formation again and luckily pre seasons where you learn these things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, KaKa said: I don't trust Dubravka at all anymore. Pope coming in completely rattled him and I really think we should be getting rid. Still think him or Darlow need to stay, wouldn’t be comfortable with Karius and Gillespie as our backup keepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Tooner Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I know its irrelevant but thought Ritchie played well lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Tina Tooner said: I know its irrelevant but thought Ritchie played well lol He did play some good balls. Everyone seems to be on form for pinging the ball all over the pitch. Even Lascelles. Schar and Botman must be giving them all ping-time sessions. I can see why he wanted to try that formation with what we have in attack and midfield. You obviously have to consider that players are still working on their fitness and game-sharpness, as otherwise we allowed far too much room off the ball at the back and getting caught out whilst pressing high up the pitch. You never see that from us and when it does happen, our recovery makes up for it. focussing on the positives from the game with individual performances from Anderson and miley in particular, but also our will to get back into the game and prove clinical enough for a result. Edited July 24, 2023 by Geordie Boyo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I’m glad am off work like. Wor’ lass teaches so she’s off too as the bairn, who never normally wakes up during the early hours was up 3 times and took ages going off. She was sat up as I went up to bed after the game…! Fs……both shattered today. Bloody typical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Genuinely think Howe was experimenting with the formation/tactics due to how Villa played us second half of last season. Maybe he saw some things that worked and some that didn't which the team will work on ahead of the season opener. Wouldn't rule out that we'll see a similar looking formation later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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