icouldtelltheworld Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Hanky said: Very wary of players suddenly becoming much better when not playing, but feel we desperately need someone like him out wide at the moment. Like the Newcastle game, Watford had worked us out. Flooded midfield and knew that gaps on the wings were not an issue as our full backs could not provide enough quality from those positions. The game was crying out for some width. Agree completely - a strong example of why there is good reason to be wary of Gerrard replacing decent players to try and fit a very rigid system. We need other options, which is exactly what BT offers us Edited February 20, 2022 by icouldtelltheworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 When's he back then? Miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 21:06, Hanky said: but feel we desperately need someone like him out wide at the moment. Someone out wide would be good, I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Back in full training - hopefully he can be of use in the next 2 weeks where we have 4 fixtures to fulfill. I like him but he’s a little inconsistent and often picks up niggly injuries. No doubt there’s a player in there for sure but we need to see it more often. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 56 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Back in full training - hopefully he can be of use in the next 2 weeks where we have 4 fixtures to fulfill. I like him but he’s a little inconsistent and often picks up niggly injuries. No doubt there’s a player in there for sure but we need to see it more often. Best used from the bench really. If he's on it he could be very effective if game really opens up in last 15-20 minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Come on Bertie! Give us some quality from now till the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picicata Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 When you're a mid table team the unpredictability of Bertie brings joy and excitement. Be good to get him back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 His impact on a debut season last year was really good. Will take him a while to get back up to speed, same with Bailey. You never know what you are going to get from him, when he picks the ball up I don't know if he's going to turn into Trez or Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 On his day, probably the most elusive player we have....a poor mans Mahrez. He has skills and technique, some players can only dream of, but..... He has to show more consistency, and steer clear of injuries, would be a start. I never know, what i am going to get from him as a spectator, so the players probably feel the same. A game changer, no doubt.....but a 90 minute player, not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Can he work in this system? I'm not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, DCJonah said: Can he work in this system? I'm not so sure. Can anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 I worry Gerrard is not feeling the Traore magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 5 hours ago, LondonLax said: I worry Gerrard is not feeling the Traore magic I’m not surprised after that Brentford display… Seriously though, we have Buendia and Bailey to try and fit in and that’s before you bring Chukwuemeka into the equation. He might find himself out of the match day squad soon enough. Hopefully we can get some of the money back we spent on him in the Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I’m not surprised after that Brentford display… Seriously though, we have Buendia and Bailey to try and fit in and that’s before you bring Chukwuemeka into the equation. He might find himself out of the match day squad soon enough. Hopefully we can get some of the money back we spent on him in the Summer. I feel the same way about Traore others seem to feel about Bailey or maybe Sanson…. Why isn’t he getting minutes? Maybe he will leave and we’ll look stupid when he’s a success in Ligue 1 next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, VillaParkAvenue said: I feel the same way about Traore others seem to feel about Bailey or maybe Sanson…. Why isn’t he getting minutes? Maybe he will leave and we’ll look stupid when he’s a success in Ligue 1 next season! Who are you starting him over? How you gonna get him mins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Just now, messi11 said: Who are you starting him over? How you gonna get him mins? It’s basically just an irrational wish to see him play. Put him on at 60 mins instead of Bailey? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, VillaParkAvenue said: It’s basically just an irrational wish to see him play. Put him on at 60 mins instead of Bailey? Bailey is better tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, messi11 said: Bailey is better tho? Have you seen enough of Bailey at PL level to be sure of that? I'd be gutted if Traore leaves and would defo follow his career. Pure entertainer Edited March 13, 2022 by Tom13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, messi11 said: Bailey is better tho? Is he, or is it the fact he was bought more recently? They are similar in many ways, unpredictable, not so good defensively, score the odd screamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, VillaParkAvenue said: Is he, or is it the fact he was bought more recently? They are similar in many ways, unpredictable, not so good defensively, score the odd screamer. 26 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Have you seen enough of Bailey at PL level to be sure of that? I'd be gutted if Traore leaves and would defo follow his career. Pure entertainer Gerrard clearly see's both in training, and bailey is ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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