JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Complete guess but it sounds to me that the powers above have said to Gerrard that you've had the backing for what you wanted and it isn't working, We're heading more to a club direction. I hope this is the signal that something will change and a new approach is happening. I'll accept its completely wasted pre season so I don't want to hear any bullshit excuses. But I'll be pleased if we can start showing a positive improvement. In fairness, we will now have such a wealth of attacking power that we can probably just wing it and shithouse a few wins until it clicks properly. lol ( If we change to a 4 - 3 - 3 | 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 ) We NEED a strong CM in! Edited August 21, 2022 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Percy saying he's been a long term target for Villa. From before Jack was even sold. So I can imagine there's a lot of time gone into if he's the right player for us or not. I'd love to know why we are after a wide forward though. Hopefully it becomes clear soon. Issue for me that we have long term signings that are pacey, wide forwards and our style of play involves minimal pace, minimal width and minimal going forwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daft Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, JoeParker91 said: Don't know why you're so excited when you've just said it isn't happening... Because Gerrard is shit for not getting him in. C'mon man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daft Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: What sorcery is this?! It has to be a lie. Such things aren't possible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Just now, HalfTimePost said: Issue for me that we have long term signings that are pacey, wide forwards and our style of play involves minimal pace, minimal width and minimal going forwards. You know what though? There is no reason SG couldn't find a way, to make a hybrid ( Blend it with 4 - 3 - 3 play ) of his " preferred " system work with the players we have. It's just about setting it up right and tactics IMO. And of course, getting the midfield right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 We know percy gets info from villa. Seems odd to include the detail that he's a long term target. To me that suggests this is moving away from Gerrards plan so far. I've got no issue with Gerrard learning and adapting. I won't hold it against him. It's annoying but I hope this is a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: We know percy gets info from villa. Seems odd to include the detail that he's a long term target. To me that suggests this is moving away from Gerrards plan so far. I've got no issue with Gerrard learning and adapting. I won't hold it against him. It's annoying but I hope this is a step in the right direction. Or maybe the club wants to cover the fact they are buying for the next manager so Gerrard keeps putting effort in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Should this not have the speculation tag at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, AVTuco said: Welcome Ismaila. Please be better than the last ten or so signings we've made. It ain't hard. Martinez, Kamara, Carlos, Buendia, Coutinho, Bailey, Watkins, Ings. What exactly were you expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, DCJonah said: We know percy gets info from villa. Seems odd to include the detail that he's a long term target. To me that suggests this is moving away from Gerrards plan so far. I've got no issue with Gerrard learning and adapting. I won't hold it against him. It's annoying but I hope this is a step in the right direction. Or maybe Gerrard has won the battle with Lange and the deal is off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-avfc Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Three scenario' spring to mind: 1) Gerrard has had a "road to Damascus" epiphany, and is changing to a 4-4-1-1. 2) Gerrard has been told to retire to his office, and front the club with the media side of things, while Critchley does the coaching and tactics. 3) There's a new manager search underway. Unfortunately there's a fourth scenario.... Sarr has become available in what is perceived to be a cut-price deal, Gerrard and the club have decided to pounce on the deal but haven't actually worked out how it fits in 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Percy saying he's been a long term target for Villa. From before Jack was even sold. So I can imagine there's a lot of time gone into if he's the right player for us or not. I'd love to know why we are after a wide forward though. Hopefully it becomes clear soon. So much time, in fact, that we no longer have the same manager, Jack, the same players, or the same system. So we have finally decided he’s right for us, just when we get a manager that doesn’t play wingers? What, he complements the new paint in the dressing room now? Never heard so much crap in my life. (Not from you, btw) Edited August 21, 2022 by Thug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Made In Aston said: Or maybe the club wants to cover the fact they are buying for the next manager so Gerrard keeps putting effort in. Possibly a combo of the two? I mean a combo of what you and DC Jonah has suggested. I've been thinking the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 minute ago, david-avfc said: Unfortunately there's a fourth scenario.... Sarr has become available in what is perceived to be a cut-price deal, Gerrard and the club have decided to pounce on the deal but haven't actually worked out how it fits in That doesn't sound like us at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Possibly a combo of the two? I mean a combo of what you and DC Jonah has suggested. I've been thinking the same. God I hope so so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Complete guess but it sounds to me that the powers above have said to Gerrard that you've had the backing for what you wanted and it isn't working, We're heading more to a club direction. I hope this is the signal that something will change and a new approach is happening. I'll accept its completely wasted pre season so I don't want to hear any bullshit excuses. But I'll be pleased if we can start showing a positive improvement. Could it be Critchley that's changing the system. We're still playing the Michael Beale setup, but NC missed our pre season with his passport issues. Maybe the change has been in the pipeline for a while, but we're yet to have the players to do it? All guess work.... and doesn't explain having no midfield, and fullback as our main attacking options. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 59 minutes ago, AVTuco said: An upgrade to Buendia or Bailey. Also a very good player to have long term. Best player we have had since Grealish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: You know what though? There is no reason SG couldn't find a way, to make a hybrid ( Blend it with 4 - 3 - 3 play ) of his " preferred " system work with the players we have. It's just about setting it up right and tactics IMO. And of course, getting the midfield right. You see the problem with your post? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AntrimBlack Posted August 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said: I’m curious to know what this call was from Gerrard that seemingly sealed the deal. ``I'm getting sacked''. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Could it be Critchley that's changing the system. We're still playing the Michael Beale setup, but NC missed our pre season with his passport issues. Maybe the change has been in the pipeline for a while, but we're yet to have the players to do it? All guess work.... and doesn't explain having no midfield, and fullback as our main attacking options. I can't buy this. We've had Bailey and Traore. Buendia played as a wide right player for Norwich. I think something is changing now. I don't think this has been the plan otherwise why didn't we start adapting to it in pre season? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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