villalad21 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Farlz said: Bang on from Deano tonight. Correct changes and tactically superb. Leeds can have the ball all they like but they really didn't create anything clear cut or seriously have me worried. Brilliant result and a first without Grealish which I'm sure he'll be extra pleased with. He did a Wolves on them. Turns out it is very effective as their main outlet for goals is being able to break quickly and counter. Smith said we were to open first half but in the second half we stayed in a low block not giving them anything. A good tactical job today. I am impressed. Edited February 27, 2021 by villalad21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, Zatman said: When other teams work so hard to get a result it shows character in the team, and also shows that the players will run through walls for their manager. When we do it it's shithousery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, AVFC44 said: OK fair enough you are correct. What I should have said was it's not often that Smith beats an opponent tactically and today was one of only a few occasions (that I can remember). My mistake! To be honest I think that it has happened pretty often. He has had his fair share of luck as well (Southampton) and beating Allardyce or Bruce tactically is no massive achievement but I actually class him as a manager that is pretty astute tactically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mantis said: Nah - Burnley are talentless thugs with no guile. We were smart today and tidy where we needed to be. Cut him some slack, it ruins your day when your team lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mat Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 27 minutes ago, AVFC44 said: The first time I think Smith has ever done a job on the opposition tactically. We pressed high and didn't let Leeds play through us. I haven't seen a team limit Leeds as much as we did today. We literally did the same to Arsenal a few weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: To be honest I think that it has happened pretty often. He has had his fair share of luck as well (Southampton) and beating Allardyce or Bruce tactically is no massive achievement but I actually class him as a manager that is pretty astute tactically. Certainly think we have been better since Shakespeare came in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 For the Leeds fans that don't understand the meaning of shithousery, don't turn over, the Newcastle game has just started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa 59 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 18:36, Villa 59 said: This again except for 'delete' Leicester 'insert' Leeds Thanks for listening to me Deano. It takes strong management to admit you were wrong about Barkley! Feel free to call me anytime for further advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Other Mat said: We literally did the same to Arsenal a few weeks ago. Agree Wasn't pretty or good for the nerves but we set up challenging arteta to do something and he came nowhere near doing so, we set up perfectly on the counter and looked more dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 minute ago, AVFC44 said: Certainly think we have been better since Shakespeare came in. And ollie Means a tactical shift on and off the ball Assuming a fit and firing Watkins is the epitome of how Smith wants us to play - and thinking that it's a really good brand of football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Did a great job today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Arsenal Brighton Leicester Leeds How many points would people have thought we'd get from this run of fixtures? Because we got 7. Very happy with that. 10 from 6 if you include West Ham and Southampton before that. Ticking along very nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Leeds fans apoplectic about Smith for some reason, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Arsenal Brighton Leicester Leeds How many points would people have thought we'd get from this run of fixtures? Because we got 7. Very happy with that. 10 from 6 if you include West Ham and Southampton before that. Ticking along very nicely. And a fairly manageable run of games ahead of us. This could get very interesting. We cannot afford to let up against Sheff Utd, for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, maqroll said: Leeds fans apoplectic about Smith for some reason, lol A sign he’s doing the right things 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Smith deserves praise tonight. He made the right changes to the starting 11 and nullified Leeds threat. Deano! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Adam2003 said: I think he made the exact changes I would have made today, with the only exception I would have made the Trez one 4-5 mins earlier. Sanson was brought on after 80 and Bertie was pulled off after 88. I agree those were the right subs but too late IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Enda said: Sanson was brought on after 80 and Bertie was pulled off after 88. I agree those were the right subs but too late IMHO. Traore was never pulled off. El Ghazi went of 88 minutes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) I would have been furious at Smith if he’d chosen Barkley but yet again, he’s made the right choice in dropping him. There probably is an argument for making subs a little too late in matches but he’d been superb this season. Wouldn’t want anyone else as our manager. Can’t wait to see what this side looks like after another 2/3 transfer windows. Smith will establish us as a top 8 team in the next 2/3 years, I’m sure of it. Edited February 27, 2021 by Delphinho123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted February 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2021 59 minutes ago, maqroll said: Leeds fans apoplectic about Smith for some reason, lol How dare he outsmart their precious bielsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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