AVTuco Posted August 3, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2019 Why can't we ever have a reliable LB? Not sold on this guy, or at least expected more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Why can't we ever have a reliable LB? Not sold on this guy, or at least expected more. Eh? He was up against top notch opposition today, he's going to be up against it. If we're lambasting Taylor for his lack of forward play then it's pretty brutal to be expecting Targett to be a full on attacking wing back (in a back 4) and then expect him to be in a mighty fine defensive position too. It's when he's out of position defensively and not providing any attacking threat that we should worry. These players aren't robots and can't be in multiple places at once. If we want Guilbert and Targett providing chances then we're going to have to accept they can't just simply be sprint back and be in place to defend moments later. This is where Heaton, Engles and Mings really have to earn their corn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: He looked every bit the £25million defender he is in the second half. We must have got him in a bargain since we didn't pay 25million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Why can't we ever have a reliable LB? Not sold on this guy, or at least expected more. He's a £12m rated LB so of course when facing CL level players he's going to struggle a bit, but fortunately for him 70% of the Premier League doesn't have players that good. He'll do a job for us and when it's time for us to step up to another level he'll likely make us a decent profit. Not everyone here is part of Villa's future if things work out, but we need players on the cheap that can do a job against most teams. Targett is that kind of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaVilla Posted August 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2019 whatever anyone says about him, hes a massive upgrade on Taylor, massive....simples. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob80 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 56 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Why can't we ever have a reliable LB? Not sold on this guy, or at least expected more. Staunton ,wright,Barry and bouma said "Hi" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post omariqy Posted August 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2019 I thought he played very well. Our fans will have to get used to our full backs pushing up and maybe being out of position if we lose the ball. That's the style we are playing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 3, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2019 BBC has him at £15m ... they’re generally pretty good with their reporting in terms of accuracy. I’ve no reason to assume we paid more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 For £30m he has to do more. But I’m sure he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Targett was £11.5m with add ons to be paid if he meets certain criteria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Zatman said: We must have got him in a bargain since we didn't pay 25million It was a tongue in cheek statement, someone mentioned that his price increases with every post,... I think it’s £35miliion well spent Edited August 3, 2019 by Sulberto21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, AVTuco said: Why can't we ever have a reliable LB? Not sold on this guy, or at least expected more. Come on mate. Let’s give the boy a chance. I actually thought he did quite well today but there is clearly more to come. We are in the best position we have been in for years and it’s time for us to play our part. They deserve our support come what may. Let’s get behind all of them for the entire season. If we do, it could be special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Sooner play Taylor and spend that 40 million elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Not sold on him either. That performance was not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Not sold on him either. That performance was not good. Yeah but neither was McGinn's or Grealish's performance very good. I think he might take a little time to settle but surely people shouldn't be judging him after a couple of re season games???!! Lets give all of them time to settle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezzaleed Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Not sold on him either. That performance was not good. ok hands up I didn't see the match but I will say this. when full backs push on the defensive midfielder needs to drop in and cover when play breaks down. I cant say whether hourihanne was doing this but I suspect not because it's not his strength. hence we bought 2 cdm's. I'd say judge targett when he's playing alongside a proper cdm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 He's the new scapegoat! We've found him! Unless he scores a hat trick every game, it's going to be constant drivel about how shit Targett is. Personally, I rate the kid. He'll turn out great for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted August 3, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2019 I'll be holding my opinion on Targett until he's had at least 10 PL appearances for the club. He's been with the club for 4-5 weeks and a couple of friendly games, it far too early for any considered opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 2 hours ago, AVTuco said: Why can't we ever have a reliable LB? Not sold on this guy, or at least expected more. After a couple of preseason games, haha. Classic Villatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 he overlapped well a few times and put in some nice crosses, but for large parts of the game he seemed very slow and ponderous, think he will get better and more confident with game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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