Popular Post The_Steve Posted September 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2014 Is it me... Or is there a renewed sense of togetherness in the squad? After the departure of Kersa and Culverhouse. Lambert giving the squad a clean break and bringing some leaders to the squad, we are seeing the fruits of that labour. When our senior players like Guzan/Senderos reassure or celebrate at full-time with our younger players (e.g. Baker/Grealish) it makes a world of difference from last season. For a squad often bereft of confidence last season, these small changes are noticeable and it's reflected in our approach to games. A more cautious but less naive Villa side probably explains why we've only conceded one goal in four. Nathan Baker looked a different player when next to Senderos - yes, it's one game and an outliner does not mean a pattern. But such a vocal leader at the back must be reassuring. Especially when you have full backs confident in their own positions. There are so many workhorses in this squad now. The midfield three of Westwood, Delph and Cleverley ran their socks off to close Liverpool down yesterday and I've noticed we've become harder to break down. The hope is the team is just as much a unit off the pitch as it is on it. Roy Keane has been a breath of fresh air. But I think there are various factors to explain this dramatic turnaround in a short period of time. For all the unnecessary restrictions placed upon Lambert. He's built a squad that is more competitive and drilled. We've still got Kozak, Okore, Benteke to come back into the squad. Sanchez and Cleverley will give us another option when settled. The likes of Grealish make for impact subs. Somehow, it feels like, some of the demons of last season of are exorcised. It's very early days, and I write high (not literally) off the back of an incredible start to the season, one I certainly did not predict. Togetherness breeds confidence and the team are proving it thus far. UTV. This post has been promoted to an article 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Here we are now entertain us...... certainly true of the team at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Kudos for the thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2014 It sure does. Could it be that Senderos is in the heart of it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It sure does. Could it be that Senderos is in the heart of it? I think this is the case, the way he leads on the pitch is brilliant. He does far more talking than Vlaar does. Delph has also come out of his shell, I notice he is taking charge of the midfield and Gabby seems to be the talking up front. I also think the mature players (Cole, Senderos...etc) are having a positive impact on the training pitch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That is a terrible pun, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2014 It sure does. Could it be that Senderos is in the heart of it? I think this is the case, the way he leads on the pitch is brilliant. He does far more talking than Vlaar does. Delph has also come out of his shell, I notice he is taking charge of the midfield and Gabby seems to be the talking up front. I also think the mature players (Cole, Senderos...etc) are having a positive impact on the training pitch too. You can lead in many ways. I wouldn't put down Vlaar's "silent" leading by example either. Both are important, but maybe Vlaar needed someone else to do the talking, and now we have him. To have these two and Keane is awesome. This kind of leadership in such a short time. I'd put our great start of season mostly down to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It sure does. Could it be that Senderos is in the heart of it? I think this is the case, the way he leads on the pitch is brilliant. He does far more talking than Vlaar does. Delph has also come out of his shell, I notice he is taking charge of the midfield and Gabby seems to be the talking up front. I also think the mature players (Cole, Senderos...etc) are having a positive impact on the training pitch too. You can lead in many ways. I wouldn't put down Vlaar's "silent" leading by example either. Both are important, but maybe Vlaar needed someone else to do the talking, and now we have him. To have these two and Keane is awesome. This kind of leadership in such a short time. I'd put our great start of season mostly down to this. Agreed. I wasn't suggesting Vlaar is a bad leader, just that others are more vocal and I think Baker and others need to be told what to do sometimes, so Senderos helps in that way, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think its something that's been here ever since Lambert arrived. The quality has often been lacking, but the team spirit has always been apparent to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 14, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2014 It sure does. Could it be that Senderos is in the heart of it? I think this is the case, the way he leads on the pitch is brilliant. He does far more talking than Vlaar does. Delph has also come out of his shell, I notice he is taking charge of the midfield and Gabby seems to be the talking up front. I also think the mature players (Cole, Senderos...etc) are having a positive impact on the training pitch too. You can lead in many ways. I wouldn't put down Vlaar's "silent" leading by example either. Both are important, but maybe Vlaar needed someone else to do the talking, and now we have him. To have these two and Keane is awesome. This kind of leadership in such a short time. I'd put our great start of season mostly down to this. Agreed. I wasn't suggesting Vlaar is a bad leader, just that others are more vocal and I think Baker and others need to be told what to do sometimes, so Senderos helps in that way, No, you weren't. My choice of words was not great there. Sorry mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Like just for the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thread title gave me an Aneurysm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thread title gave me an Aneurysm. Did it drain you of all your energy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Loving it at the moment. I know the form and league position is only temporary, but the main thing is the dignity, and pride that we have shown. If we carry on like this, teams will no longer expect an easy 3 points from us which is all I really want - I try to keep 'realistic' expectations. What I would give to be in those big man hugs at the end of the games! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thread title gave me an Aneurysm. Did it drain you of all your energy? Don't milk it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thread title gave me an Aneurysm. Did it drain you of all your energy? Don't milk it. Don't be such a downer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Can you feel the Love Buzz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think from what I've been told Senderos could be a major plus in the dressing room. He's supposed to be a talker which I think helps the back four and I think a major influence in probably Bakers best 90 mins in a Villa shirt. And Senderos's reactions after games are priceless. A big plus is Hutton too. After years of derision from the fans, and left out hung to dry by the club, he's come back into the team fully committed. Watching him celebrate the goals and wins has earned my total respect, because I don't think it's something I could do this quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) We are no longer a bunch of pussy's anymore which makes a huge difference, credit has to go Lambert and Keane for this, players signed on a shoe string budget and excelling each game, the return of Hutton to the side has been refreshing too as he is a really solid player on the pitch. I particularly enjoy the celebrations of the side at the full time whistle too, very passionate with Guzan and Senderos usually leading the charge. Edited September 14, 2014 by Dirtysanchez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Enjoy Edited September 14, 2014 by limpid fixed embed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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