Mark Albrighton Posted July 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Whilst I like Jota and think he is good enough to start. I’m seeing a lot of posters who previously saw him as a squad player now thinking he is a starter due to one friendly appearance. I wouldn’t judge the players too much from any of the friendlies lads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Whilst I like Jota and think he is good enough to start. I’m seeing a lot of posters who previously saw him as a squad player now thinking he is a starter due to one friendly appearance. I wouldn’t judge the players too much from any of the friendlies lads. I'm holding out judgment on his suitability to start until I've seen any other wingers we bring in. Judging by what I've seen so far though, him cutting in from the wing would be the perfect foil to Guilbert's tendency to hug the touchline. Seeing as Guilbert is pretty much nailed on as a starter, I think Jota has a fair shot at staying regularly. Plus, in terms of age, he's at his physical prime. It's probably the best shot he'll ever have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyg Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Whilst I like Jota and think he is good enough to start. I’m seeing a lot of posters who previously saw him as a squad player now thinking he is a starter due to one friendly appearance. I wouldn’t judge the players too much from any of the friendlies lads. Just the same as those writing off Wesley. Right mid is up for grabs and at the moment he is pole by default. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Jimmyg said: Just the same as those writing off Wesley. Right mid is up for grabs and at the moment he is pole by default. I know our fans have a reputation for being absolute morons but are they really doing that? Based on a friendly they didn't watch. In which he looked decent enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyg Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I know our fans have a reputation for being absolute morons but are they really doing that? Based on a friendly they didn't watch. In which he looked decent enough. I haven’t seen it on here to be fair.... but there are comments on a couple of facebook groups (which are notorious for bell end comments anyway) saying just that. Edited July 19, 2019 by Jimmyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted July 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I know our fans have a reputation for being absolute morons but are they really doing that? Based on a friendly they didn't watch. In which he looked decent enough. Seems a few thought he had a bad attitude because he exchanged views with Hourihane about a pass he thought should have gone somewhere else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, romavillan said: Seems a few thought he had a bad attitude because he exchanged views with Hourihane about a pass he thought should have gone somewhere else! Lol FFS. I watched the Villa View Petrov interview the other day. Apparently Milner would dig people out for poor training sessions. Last thing we need is a James Milner type attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Whilst I like Jota and think he is good enough to start. I’m seeing a lot of posters who previously saw him as a squad player now thinking he is a starter due to one friendly appearance. I wouldn’t judge the players too much from any of the friendlies lads. This. It's the same every year with the preseason friendlies. If we win one at a canter, our new signings are superstars who are going to destroy all opposition; if we lose one, they are hopeless donkeys we shouldn't have wasted money on. Friendlies are there for fitness training and experimenting, no more, no less. The results DON'T MEAN A THING. They have no bearing whatsoever on how we will perform when the season proper kicks off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I know our fans have a reputation for being absolute morons but are they really doing that? Don't think it's happening too much really. Probably is on Facebook and Twitter, but I don't listen idiots on there. People might comment on a performance, positive or negative, and others, instead of adding to the debate leap to CALM DOWN LET'S NOT GET CARRIED AWAY! Forums are for discussion I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) I didn't stay up to watch the game but i was working with a sha fan today so I told him i watched it. I said Jota completely ran the show and reminded of David Silva, albeit with a bit more pace. I don't like telling porkies but it's worth it to see the bast##ds sulk Edited July 19, 2019 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 21, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2019 Jota looking lively and skilful against Shrewsbury, only 7mins I’m but he’s looked good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 He's so technically perfect, it's like he's computer generated. It doesn't always come off obviously, but every single touch, turn, pass is metronomic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I think he'll be very consistent in his own personal game. Certain opponents and matches won't suit him, and many will. Lovely to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Really clever transfer getting him in. He may or may not start games each week, but he's gonna be an important player this season for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 21, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2019 From what I’ve seen so far, which is admittedly quite little, I would start him on the right hand side against Spuds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Like him a lot so far. Very clever, very skilful, very energetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 19/07/2019 at 09:28, Vive_La_Villa said: Whilst I like Jota and think he is good enough to start. I’m seeing a lot of posters who previously saw him as a squad player now thinking he is a starter due to one friendly appearance. I wouldn’t judge the players too much from any of the friendlies lads. Well if he doesn't start we had better sign some one better. I was hoping for Benrahma or some young overseas winger that can play as a forward too. I had him down as a squad player but these last TWO appearances he has shown a level above everyone else barring Guilbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I might fancy a bit of Hassan on the left and Jota on the right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, MaVilla said: I might fancy a bit of Hassan on the left and Jota on the right..... Wesley through the middle. And blues are chuffin shite. (To the tune of Yellow submarine) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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