MaVilla Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 16 hours ago, Jareth said: At least we aint Arsenal. Still not sure this isn't AI parody great tactical insight from Lego Pep there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 3 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: If we don't get a replacement for Diaby as second striker behind Watkins. Will that mean we are going to play Rogers or Buendia there, which in turn weakens availability on the wings? Or is Philogene now the wing depth? I think that position is a quite natural fit for Rogers personally, even more so than on the wing. He's big and can carry the ball through the centre of the pitch, plus has a surprisingly good through ball on him at times too. It's quite a specific role that you don't see used a huge amount these days but he has all the qualities for it. As much as I like Diaby and thought he got underrated by the fanbase at times, it very much felt like he was a wide player having to learn on the job as a second striker, so even if he's far from the finished article I think Rogers there instead might give better balance on the whole. Then you can have Bailey, Ramsey, McGinn, Philogene, Buendia, SIJ, even Tielemans who have all played as one or more of a second striker, winger or attacking midfielder in their time. It feels like an area of the pitch that is well-covered right now, though I can see why some people - apparently Emery included - like the idea of another player of more star quality in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 29 minutes ago, Indigo said: I think that position is a quite natural fit for Rogers personally, even more so than on the wing. He's big and can carry the ball through the centre of the pitch, plus has a surprisingly good through ball on him at times too. It's quite a specific role that you don't see used a huge amount these days but he has all the qualities for it. As much as I like Diaby and thought he got underrated by the fanbase at times, it very much felt like he was a wide player having to learn on the job as a second striker, so even if he's far from the finished article I think Rogers there instead might give better balance on the whole. Then you can have Bailey, Ramsey, McGinn, Philogene, Buendia, SIJ, even Tielemans who have all played as one or more of a second striker, winger or attacking midfielder in their time. It feels like an area of the pitch that is well-covered right now, though I can see why some people - apparently Emery included - like the idea of another player of more star quality in there. Diaby would have fitted in better if we were more of a 4-3-3 team, a friend of mine who untypically for a Liverpool supporter knows his football was hoping they signed him as a long term replacement for Salah. He is a step below but you can imagine fitting the Salah role better than what he was asked to do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 45 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I think for the most part we'll play Bailey and Rogers off him, with Philogene, Buendia and Ramsey also more than capable - I've never seen the position as a need, more that Felix was an opportunity that Emery saw as too good not to try for. Agree with this. I’m actually edging towards the idea that we won’t bring in another attacker/forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: No SIJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 2 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: No SIJ. Or ollie *I lie, he was getting Morgz love Edited August 20 by CarryOnVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 23 hours ago, Jas10 said: Duran and Carlos at the back... closest thing we have to a bomb squad these days. Nice to see Pau talking to Ned. Rogers always looks like he's having the time of his life. Think he's my new favourite player, being a villan and all. edit: Seems he's not, but despite not being a Villan he just absolutely seems to love it here. Edited August 21 by MrBlack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, CarryOnVilla said: Or ollie Ollie is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, PaulMcGrath_5 said: No SIJ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Ollie is there. Edited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa82 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Who is the last player out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, villa82 said: Who is the last player out? Konsa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich192 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 5 hours ago, MrBlack said: Duran and Carlos at the back... closest thing we have to a bomb squad these days. Nice to see Pau talking to Ned. Rogers always looks like he's having the time of his life. Think he's my new favourite player, being a Villan and all. Rogers was a West Brom fan, I’m afraid. I agree though, mad love for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, Rich192 said: Rogers was a West Brom fan, I’m afraid. I agree though, mad love for him. Is this confirmed by a source? I thought his family was but he wasn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders129 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Interesting tactical breakdown of West Ham game… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 21 hours ago, MrBlack said: Duran and Carlos at the back... closest thing we have to a bomb squad these days. Nice to see Pau talking to Ned. Rogers always looks like he's having the time of his life. Think he's my new favourite player, being a Villan and all. I thought he grew up being a west Brom fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 On 19/08/2024 at 17:06, MaVilla said: great tactical insight from Lego Pep there. we'll, If he does miss out once again...He won't have to lament in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 21 hours ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Konsa. Billy "no mates" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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