Reserves, Academy and Ladies 2017-18

[paul_e]

Tish has ability but he's far too laid back and doesn't have enough quality to make up for it.  I can imagine him having a good run where everything works but I don't think it'll ever b an extended period of being worth what we paid unless his attitude changes.

[paul_e]

On the subject of midfielders, Jack Clarke looks very good, works hard and has a good range of passing, he could turn out to be a good player.

Bree worries me as well, gives the ball away a lot.

Bedeau and Suliman both have mistakes in them but they're decent in the air, read the game pretty well and seem to have good instincts, I think they could both turn out well.

O'Hare looks unsure of himself on the right, he's definitely a 10 for me.

[Clampy]

I thought Tshibola did ok apart from the error for their goal.

[godzvilla]

Nicely taken goal from Suli, finishes it off. 4-1 Villa...................Godzvilla!

[Toronto Villa]

Apart from a couple of dodgy spells a very comfortable win.

[VILLA MOLE]

I thought Tshibola did ok apart from the error for their goal.

Could we not coach him rather than try and send him off on loan ??

[paul_e]

I thought Tshibola did ok apart from the error for their goal.

He could be a much better player though.  There were a few times where his touch was really heavy because he was a little lazy getting to the pass or he was a bit sloppy with his pass.  even their goal was him dithering on the ball a bit, it's the same reason I don't like Lansbury, they just look .like they do a couple of good things and think "that's enough for now" and take it easy for a couple of minutes.

It was a good performance though and I think we were well worth the 4 goals, McKirdy worked his arse off and was always involved, Green looked very good but tired badly (which is understandable).

[Toronto Villa]

I thought Tshibola did ok apart from the error for their goal.

Could we not coach him rather than try and send him off on loan ??

Coaching suggests it’s something physical we can improve. It’s more in his head and the fact that he doesn’t give enough of a fuck.

[VILLA MOLE]

I thought Tshibola did ok apart from the error for their goal.

Could we not coach him rather than try and send him off on loan ??

Coaching suggests it’s something physical we can improve. It’s more in his head and the fact that he doesn’t give enough of a fuck.

so frustrating then , because , he wont get a bigger opportunity  than this !!

[Toronto Villa]

He had an opportunity to take make the most of his potential. Compare and contrast to Dele Alli. You could say he was better than Tshibola at Mk Dons but what is absolute certain is that he grabbed his opportunity at Spurs and became the brilliant player he is today. It’s about attitude and desire and Tshibola just doesn’t have enough of it. File with Ireland, Stephen.

[brentastonb6]

Gave the Saints a good seeing to but look around at their setup and compare it to Bodymoor Heath- Our facilities
Other than the frontage of the academy building that has the Villa badge on it are very very poor. Please drive HS2 right through it as a catalyst to start again.

[London Villan]

What are the big differences. Bodymoor was state of the art in 2006.

[PeterWithe]

I was wondering that, the pitch at Soton looked pretty poor. Our training facilities are better than most aren’t they?

[brentastonb6]

What are the big differences. Bodymoor was state of the art in 2006.

I was wondering that, the pitch at Soton looked pretty poor. Our training facilities are better than most aren’t they?

Total number of full size 4G pitches, type  size and number of indoor pitches , facilities surrounding main training  pitch ( look at the Saint’s and you will see covered seating etc for spectators which doesn’t exist at BMH) facilities for families of academy youth players ( same it doesn’t sound a lot but when you drop your seven year old off to play in a tournament
funnily enough how you are treated to basics such as waiting/ refreshment / viewing areas is a reflection on our club and ours is poor ) Yes we’re better than Stoke but pop up to Derby and their whole set up is first class from layout,types of pitch, acreage of site and family / player facilities and how welcoming they are. I’ve got chance to go and see Man City’s set up soon and from what I have seen on social media / media I think I’ll be coming home with an even lower opinion of our training base.
In honesty It’s a bit like the rest of the club including Villa Park in that it is good but slipping backwards down the pecking order. Doug purchased BMH in the 70’s and whilst Randy gave it a boost that’s akin to you putting an extension on an unsuitable house instead of rebuilding from scratch . Just my opinion but that’s what I see.

[PeterWithe]

Thanks for the reply, I did some work for Derby a few years ago and they were in the process of building theirs so it’s brand new. I’m not sure that comparing anything we do with Man City is going to help, they are miles away from us.

Seems like we may very well be slipping behind the very best or the very newest but isn’t that natural given our current position.