TRO Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I don't think Tommy Elphick is the answer, but I don't thing he is the problem either. I do think we need at least 1 Unit at Centre Back to deal with aerial threat....Chester and Elphick could play off them. we need new players at full back and midfield. Full backs and midfielders should be controlling the ball and the front 3 should be retaining it.....better than what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, MarkLillis said: I’m not sure this guy strengthens our defence in anyway other the being another “body” I can’t say I have seen him play well for us since his debut. I can't say I have seen any player of ours play well defensively for some time...not since JT hung up his boots. Edited January 14, 2019 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 15 hours ago, TRO said: I can't say I have seen any player of ours play well defensively for some time...not since JT hung up his boots. Yes this is probably closer to the truth. The standards set by Villa over the last decade have lowered our expectations so much we now cannot recognise if we actually have signed a good player or just someone who is just a bit better than the ones we already have but still not really an improvement.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 15 hours ago, TRO said: I can't say I have seen any player of ours play well defensively for some time...not since JT hung up his boots. I really liked Tuanzebe personally. He's been our best defender this year. Sure he has his moments, but I think he'll be a decent Prem player in the long run. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 43 minutes ago, MarkLillis said: Yes this is probably closer to the truth. The standards set by Villa over the last decade have lowered our expectations so much we now cannot recognise if we actually have signed a good player or just someone who is just a bit better than the ones we already have but still not really an improvement.... So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 35 minutes ago, praisedmambo said: I really liked Tuanzebe personally. He's been our best defender this year. Sure he has his moments, but I think he'll be a decent Prem player in the long run. So do i .....forgot about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Would go Elphick and Hause for next few games until Axel gets back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Zatman said: Would go Elphick and Hause for next few games until Axel gets back Hause needs to play a few reserve games first methinks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Mistake of him to leave Hull. Hull is this years Fulham, we're going nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: Mistake of him to leave Hull. Hull is this years Fulham, we're going nowhere. He didn't have much choice in the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, Wainy316 said: He didn't have much choice in the matter. You sure about that? What were the loan contract details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, villalad21 said: You sure about that? What were the loan contract details? As far as I know we had the right to recall in January which we triggered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Had a good game yesterday. Best defender by miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villarocker Posted January 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Is it me or does Axel Tuanxebe and Kortney Hause seem a really cool duo? Sounds like a combo from an 80s cop movie! PS: To stay on topic, Tommy Elphick is nowhere near cool enough a name to be alongside either of the above! Edited January 20, 2019 by villarocker 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, villarocker said: Is it me or does Axel Tuanxebe and Kortney Hause seem a really cool duo? Sounds like a combo from an 80s cop movie! PS: To stay on topic, Tommy Elphick is nowhere near cool enough a name to be alongside either of the above! Villa Vice with Tommy Elphick as the by the book police chief 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 20, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 20, 2019 On 16/01/2019 at 09:15, villalad21 said: You sure about that? What were the loan contract details? Yes. We recalled him, it wasn’t a choice he had to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted January 21, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2019 Accurate comments from Elphick here. For Smiths high press style the players aren’t working hard enough, and don’t seem to have the discipline for it to be successful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Looks a different player to the one Di Matteo and Bruce had. Been impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Has been pretty good on his return. The problem is Chester injury. He should not be playing.we need a cb quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Elphick is a good center back. I hope we give him another year especially with Smith in charge. We are not going to find a better back up/potential starter next season. Plus he is a leader. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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