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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Legion on December 10, 2010, 10:20:19 PM
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Available Saturday afternoon.
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Come on lads, show some pride and passion!
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Dunne dropped! He's on the bench, Cuellar, Lichaj, Bannan, heskey and Ash come in for Dunne, Young, Clark, Gabby and Ireland (who isn't in the squad)
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Come on Villa, desperately need to win.
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Welcome back carlos- is luke on the bench? Was hoping he would drop warnock too and play luke at left back, pity gabby is Ill again but let's hope heskey stays fit- rumour of reo- coker maybe making the bench, is that correct?
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Luke is injured, NRC on the bench.
Friedel, Lichaj, Collins, Cuellar, Warnock, Bannan, Hogg, Albrighton, Downing, Ash (c), Heskey
Bench- Dunne, Carew, Guzan, Pires, Herd, Delfouneso, Reo-Coker.
No Odemwinge for them
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Luke Young is injured.
Looks like a good team.
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Playing Cuellar instead of Dunne is a good move, especially as I think it will show how much Collins has been doing lately. If he only has to worry about his job, he'll be a lot better.
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Any TV links available?
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Ireland not even in the squad?
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Any TV links available?
Try here: http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=97220&part=sports
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My main hope is that Cueller can maintain his good form from earlier in the season. He shouldn't have been dropped at all, so I'm hoping he's mentally right. Because if he starts dropping clangers, we could be in trouble. If he does, I'd put it squarely on how Houllier has managed that situation. After how Carlos performed against Wolves, it's downright bizarre for him to get dropped.
I like that team though. Glad BB is back. Heskey back means that this system might work a bit better, just as long as Emule is fit enough.
I did think we'd get turned over today, but I'm changing my mind now. Hopefully Carlos can steady the ship. Lichaj is good going forward and surely can't defend worse than Luke Young has done in recent weeks.
Ash as captain, I am hoping will make him up his game. The skipper factor can often have a positive effect on players, and boost their games a bit more. When fat Barry was made skipper, his overall game seemed to go up by another 10%. Right now we need Ash delivering to the best of his ability.
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Ireland not even in the squad?
Doesn't deserve to be, to be honest.
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Luke is injured, NRC on the bench.
Friedel, Lichaj, Collins, Cuellar, Warnock, Bannan, Hogg, Albrighton, Downing, Ash (c), Heskey
Bench- Dunne, Carew, Guzan, Pires, Herd, Delfouneso, Reo-Coker.
No Odemwinge for them
Dont think Dunne can have any complaints. Is Habib Beye injured?
Thought Ireland had a decent enough second half against Liverpool though maybe he is 'ill' again. Cant see Heskey going too well as a lone centre forward and our midfield is as weak as piss.
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Ireland not even in the squad?
This.
The guy has been piss poor, and the lack of effort is the most concerning thing.
Doesn't deserve to be, to be honest.
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Maybe Ireland has another mystery bug like before- if so expect to see him on broad st tonight again!
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Maybe Ireland has another mystery bug like before- if so expect to see him on broad st tonight again!
If we lose today, he will make it back into the side, do fuck all, get dropped then we lose and he returns to the side etc etc etc. It's like groundhog day.
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Apparently Ireland has just been spotted leaving VP looking pissed off
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Apparently Ireland has just been spotted leaving VP looking pissed off
Did someone steel one of his pink hubcabs? Surely it couldn't be any annoyance over footballing matters, because he clearly couldn't give two shits!
Get rid.
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Again brings the question , who decided to sign him when we were managerless at the time-expensive mistake!
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I wouldn't let Ireland near our first team again.
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stream http://sportstream24.com/england_football/watch_online_6
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http://www.fsportshd.net/p/channel-1.html
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sorry try this one veetle is usually good!
http://www.veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4cffed8c5e8cc
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It's on live over here, so I won't be on the thread (probably just as well if it goes bad).
Come on you Lions!!
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fantastic stream today - come on villa!
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Chaos from set piece again.
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feeds are dreadful.
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get on this - brilliant quality bob
http://www.veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4cffed8c5e8cc
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Worro, folks.
Bright start to the game...need Carlos to steady the ship today...glad to see fat bot relegated to the bench.
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Hmmm they are getting a hold of this.
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Cheers mate ;)
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Dunney looking well pissed off on the bench...
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Starting to pass it nicely.
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More like it. Heskey adds something to our game. We've missed the big man.
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Afternoon all!
Come on Villa, lets not arse this up today!
decent stream if anyone is looking still: http://www.hqlivestream.com/ch1.html
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Any radio links, feeds constantly stopping and breaking up.
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Looking better, Villa....
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Great play by Ash.
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Chance for them there.
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Not sure if it's just the stream i'm watching but it sounds rather subdued there this afternoon.
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Come on Villa
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Not sure if it's just the stream i'm watching but it sounds rather subdued there this afternoon.
I'm watching live coverage on telly here, and it doesn't seem that noisy, particularly for a 'derby' game.
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'kin 'ell...off the crossbar with Friedel stranded.
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Shit, that was lucky
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Fucking hell they the bar and could have scored from rebound
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Desperate defending.
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Close. Warnock out of position and Collins didn't close down enough.
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Collins is getting turned far too easily.
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Tchoyi looks a decent player. Collins is worrying me today. Too easily beaten a couple of times.
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Preparing for the inevitable.
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Central mid is not doing anywhere near enough at the moment.
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HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Houllier wants us to play football. It's not really working. West Brom pass it better than us, and despite their squad, they're 5 points better off (for now).
We need a new game plan. Stick 2 up front, and get the wingers in the game more.
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Excellent.
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I see some things never change...Mr.Halsey still blind as a feckin' bat when it suits him.
STEWIEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Downing again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Brilliant.
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Get in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brilliant Albrighton to Stew again.
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How good was Albrighton's cross
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Houllier, kneel before this, lie prostrate, BEG forgiveness:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/38729558_08679d415a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bad-english/38729558/)
Tunnel Entrance (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bad-english/38729558/) by Bad English (http://www.flickr.com/people/bad-english/), on Flickr
(Yes, I know they've changed it since I took the photo)
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Superb. Now keep this lead.
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How good was Albrighton's cross
immaculate....
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Nuts!!!! Class from Albrighton. Stewie gets another goal. He's making good runs, and he seems to link brilliantly with young Marc.
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Hopefully this can get some confidence back into the side.
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Carlos is doing well, actually in position to stop things. However Bannan and Hogg have to do more.
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Warnock is pathetic
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Lichaj is doing quite well. It looks a worry when they attack Warnock and Collins side though.
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Warnock is pathetic
I honestly didn't realise he was playing.
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I wonder how fit Nigel is. We could do with him on alongside Hogg. A system like this I think you need two solid CM's, not just one youngster. Don't think we can carry wee Barry, unless we drop one of our 3 attacking midfielders.
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Good solid defending from our little Yank....
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Nice move, good turn by bannan - poor shot
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Unlucky Banna, Carlos doing really well.
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Nice play. Emile makes such a difference.
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Need to see more from Cashley. He's been sloppy with his runs (eeeuuuggh) too, offside too often.
If he doesn't improve he needs dropping imo. No one should be undroppable and I'm glad Dunne has been shown that, because Carlos is doing well.
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He went down injured in the first minute today, gives the ball away constantly, turns him back on every shot. Unable to deal with a player running at him. A very poor player
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I love Albrighton's 'never give up' attitude. Fancy him to get on the score sheet today.
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Must play compliments to Cuellar he's covered for Lichaj when he makes mistakes but overall Lichaj's don't reasonably well. Hogg really needs to learn one touch football! I think it would make him a much better player in certain instances.
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If not for Albrighton and Downing this season we'd be absolutely fooked this season. I think we'd be sandwiched in the W's somewhere down in the league table.
Hopefully we hold onto this lead and we can boost up to middish table.
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Is it a bit thin on the Lower Holte this afternoon, or do folks bugger off well before HT to beat the crowds at the Pie Stall...?
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Played Emile! Clever. I fucking love him. Can't believe I'm saying that after last season.
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Lichaj has done really well.
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Cuellar has looked a good central defender since we signed him.
Sadly he's looked a poor right back when forced to play there and been no use at all sitting on the bench which is even more annoying.
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Is it a bit thin on the Lower Holte this afternoon, or do folks bugger off well before HT to beat the crowds at the Pie Stall...?
Got to work their way past Dunney!
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Wake up Warnock! Div.
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Could we stop the fucking hoofball, please? This is ridiculous, it's like they don't want the ball.
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Warnock is a fucking disgrace.
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Is it a bit thin on the Lower Holte this afternoon, or do folks bugger off well before HT to beat the crowds at the Pie Stall...?
Just thinking that Rog. Why don't the crowd sing a verse of "Empty seats!"
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We have to stop them playing in the second half, they're a much better footballing side than we are at the moment.
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Is it a bit thin on the Lower Holte this afternoon, or do folks bugger off well before HT to beat the crowds at the Pie Stall...?
Got to work their way past Dunney!
Chuckle....
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Jesus, not a corner on the last second before HT.
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Phew!
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9 corners - they will get something eventually...
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HT now come on Villa. Carlos and Lichaj very good. Midfield needs to do more. Well done Stew and Marc.
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It really helps when you have 11 on the pitch, we can't carry wasters like Ireland.
Impressed with Carlos and Lihaj.
So far so good.
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Righto...HT. Time for brekkers.
More of the same in the second half, please, Villa.
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we do not get tight in the midfield, this is why we are allways under threat at the back and give corners away
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Is it a bit thin on the Lower Holte this afternoon, or do folks bugger off well before HT to beat the crowds at the Pie Stall...?
Got to work their way past Dunney!
Chuckle....
Cackle!
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So the players hate the ball, Ash is far too forward all the time leaving the midfield exposed, Collins and Warnock especially keep on diving in. Plus points, Downing is good as usual and Heskey is causing them physical problems, but for goodness' sake why are we hoofing it? We're a goal up, at bloody home, and we either can't or don't want to keep the ball properly. Bloody hell.
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Well...
Not great. But, good team spirit. Players are covering for teammates, and especially with youngsters, that's gonna be needed because of mistakes.
Downing and Albrighton have been good.
Heskus is leading the line well. Boy have we missed him.
We're looking fairly solid on the right of defence thanks to Cueller (thank fuck he's back, solid and no messing about) and Lichaj. Lichaj is quite aggressive, he'll always go for a tackle of push tight, so he's gonna get caught out a few times, but the key is, he's winning most of his battles and he's got Cueller or Hogg covering him. Carlos reads the game very well, whereas in previous games, Luke Young, who's been getting mullered, has not been covered by Collins.
Negatives- Barry Bannan is offering no help to Hogg and we're getting overrun in CM. That's not Barry's fault, it's a tactical mis-fire. If Nigel is fit enough for one half, get him in alongside Hogg. We've enough attacking flair with the wide men and Ash to make things happen. Barry has been invisible mostly.
Ash Young has been non-existent. I'd get him off and put on a 2nd striker. Probably the Fonz, although they're back line looks like it could be bullied. Maybe Carew will have some joy playing with Heskey, as it means he'll not have to work hard.
Warnock and Collins looks decidedly shaky, Warnock especially. He's a liability. I'm pretty sure he doesn't like Houlllier. Thing is, we know he's capable enough on his day, because first half of last season he was excellent. He's not a great player by any stretch, but he's certainly not this bad.
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So the players hate the ball, Ash is far too forward all the time leaving the midfield exposed, Collins and Warnock especially keep on diving in. Plus points, Downing is good as usual and Heskey is causing them physical problems, but for goodness' sake why are we hoofing it? We're a goal up, at bloody home, and we either can't or don't want to keep the ball properly. Bloody hell.
Because trying to play a keep-ball type of game has seen us lose more or less every game.
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Can't say I'm unhappy about that.
The lads aren't hiding, they're backing each other up, covering for each other....so much better than the shit thrown up against Liverpool.
Warnock, though...90% misplaced hoof, I'd say. And Tchoyi is growing in confidence against him. I'm pretty sure Di Metteo will be giving them instructions to go at him in the 2nd half.
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I strongly disagree, OTL. The reasons we lose those games are more to do with the continual defensive errors by the back four, not the keep the ball game. We're ahead, but rather by luck than by judgement, and if we keep giving West Brom the ball we will be punished sooner or later.
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Well...
Not great. But, good team spirit. Players are covering for teammates, and especially with youngsters, that's gonna be needed because of mistakes.
Downing and Albrighton have been good.
Heskus is leading the line well. Boy have we missed him.
We're looking fairly solid on the right of defence thanks to Cueller (thank fuck he's back, solid and no messing about) and Lichaj. Lichaj is quite aggressive, he'll always go for a tackle of push tight, so he's gonna get caught out a few times, but the key is, he's winning most of his battles and he's got Cueller or Hogg covering him. Carlos reads the game very well, whereas in previous games, Luke Young, who's been getting mullered, has not been covered by Collins.
Negatives- Barry Bannan is offering no help to Hogg and we're getting overrun in CM. That's not Barry's fault, it's a tactical mis-fire. If Nigel is fit enough for one half, get him in alongside Hogg. We've enough attacking flair with the wide men and Ash to make things happen. Barry has been invisible mostly.
Ash Young has been non-existent. I'd get him off and put on a 2nd striker. Probably the Fonz, although they're back line looks like it could be bullied. Maybe Carew will have some joy playing with Heskey, as it means he'll not have to work hard.
Warnock and Collins looks decidedly shaky, Warnock especially. He's a liability. I'm pretty sure he doesn't like Houlllier. Thing is, we know he's capable enough on his day, because first half of last season he was excellent. He's not a great player by any stretch, but he's certainly not this bad.
What Supertom said.
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Tom, I think Barry's been better going forward than Ash, who has been leaving the midfield two exposed by his seeming need to stand next to the goal all the time, which is infuriating. If Nige can play, I'd replace Ash.
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The first 15 minutes will be massive. They'll come at us with everything, and they know the left side is the weak link in our set up. We have to account for that in our HT planning. If we can get to a point in the game where we've taking out much of their sting, we may be able to bring NRC on, shore up the midfield and grab a cheeky second. Right now I'll take our next goal coming off of 14 deflections if it means a win.
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Sopcast channel 80517. Quality.
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Well...
Not great. But, good team spirit. Players are covering for teammates, and especially with youngsters, that's gonna be needed because of mistakes.
Downing and Albrighton have been good.
Heskus is leading the line well. Boy have we missed him.
We're looking fairly solid on the right of defence thanks to Cueller (thank fuck he's back, solid and no messing about) and Lichaj. Lichaj is quite aggressive, he'll always go for a tackle of push tight, so he's gonna get caught out a few times, but the key is, he's winning most of his battles and he's got Cueller or Hogg covering him. Carlos reads the game very well, whereas in previous games, Luke Young, who's been getting mullered, has not been covered by Collins.
Negatives- Barry Bannan is offering no help to Hogg and we're getting overrun in CM. That's not Barry's fault, it's a tactical mis-fire. If Nigel is fit enough for one half, get him in alongside Hogg. We've enough attacking flair with the wide men and Ash to make things happen. Barry has been invisible mostly.
Ash Young has been non-existent. I'd get him off and put on a 2nd striker. Probably the Fonz, although they're back line looks like it could be bullied. Maybe Carew will have some joy playing with Heskey, as it means he'll not have to work hard.
Warnock and Collins looks decidedly shaky, Warnock especially. He's a liability. I'm pretty sure he doesn't like Houlllier. Thing is, we know he's capable enough on his day, because first half of last season he was excellent. He's not a great player by any stretch, but he's certainly not this bad.
There's hardly a single word I'd disagree with there. Except Bannan being 'invisible'. Transparent maybe, but not quite invisible. I'd give him another 15 mins then, if he's not got his creative hat on, bring out the Nige.
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Think we have been pretty poor to be honest. Leading totally against the run of play. Collins started very poorly but seems to have settled a bit. Cuellar has been excellent. His pace has covered for a couple of Lichaj's mistakes. Think Lichaj has been a mixed bag. Some great tackles but some missed ones too. Think if he gets a yellow card he could really struggle. Warnock I wont even go there. Think Hogg and particularly Bannan are struggling badly in midfield. Bannan has been anonymous. Great play by Albrighton for the goal and Downing did well to follow it up. That is all we have had though. Our midfield are unable to get Ashley Young into the game and we are struggling. Heskey has worked hard and held it up pretty well without ever looking like a goal threat. He actually is a decent man for defending set plays. Seems like only him and the two centre halves are our only decent players in the air.
West Brom are very dangerous down the flanks but Fortune isnt much of a player up front.
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Right come on Villa, just win please.
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this seesm to be ok at the mo
http://www.espa.tv/embed.php?channel=amor10&width=780&height=560
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Good game and more importantly, a big step up from Monday night. The kids are doing us proud, as are King Carlos and Heskey.
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I think the major problem for Barry is, that we're on the back foot mostly and as part of a central 2, his job is mostly defensive right now. That's in as much where he's been invisible.
Going forward we have Ash, Stewie and Downing. I don't see why we really need that 4th offensive minded midfielder really.
I agree with Monty though, If anyone of those 4 needs dropping, it's Ash first.
But personally I'd take off Ash and Bannan, and bring on Nige and Fonzy, and switch to two up top. It'll still be 4-4-1-1 pretty much because Heskey plays pretty deep. I really don't rate Ashley as the advanced striker either. I don't rate him in the centre at all actually. He does need a kick up the ass at the moment, that's for sure.
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Ashley looks fucked.
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No such thing as an accident against the stripey filth.
Ashley's fucked.
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http://www.espa.tv/embed.php?channel=amor10&width=780&height=560
not as good as veetle but alright to watch
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He's Ok I think.
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36745
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Oh look, hoofing the ball forward under no pressure didn't work, Brad. Funny that.
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Get hold of the fucking ball, Villa.
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We need to get the ball.
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Sloppy again by Ash. He can afford to give them a 5 yrd head start. No need to be offside at all!
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Good move, unlucky Albrighton.
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Best thing I've seen from Warnock in ages. Nice link up between Stewie and Mark again.
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They should have scored there.
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That was too close, Villa. You've got to get a hold of it in midfield or they'll make the breakthrough sooner or later.
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We look a really poor side
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We look better now Ash is coming to look for the ball. More options in attacking midfield.
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This is better.
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Delivery from set pieces today has been much better by Downing and Young
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They are kicking Ash.
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Ash is getting into it more. They can't handle him.
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Dirty stripey twats.
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FFS...one of these bar room challenges on Ash must draw a red card sooner or later. I'll settle for sooner.
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Dirty stripey twats.
What Jimbo said. Feckin' nail benders.
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Cuellar's done really well so far. What a breath of fresh air.
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Solid Carlos...Richard Dunne, watch and learn.
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It horrifies me to think of how we'd be doing if Dunne had played today. Horrible, horrible thought. We'd certainly have conceded by now in my opinion. Carlos has been excellent. We look a lot steadier in the middle.
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I think Warnock's had his brain removed and replaced with a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
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Bannan and Hogg really need to get involved more in our third.
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Fonz and Reo Coker for Bannan and Heskey?
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37 015 correction
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I think Warnock's had his brain removed and replaced with a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
Hmmmm Donuts
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Warnock is actually doing better, more decisive.
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Go on Reo.
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Shhh, there's a
I think Warnock's had his brain removed and replaced with a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
Hmmmm Donuts
Shhhh, there's a Dunney about...
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Christ don't just let him shoot!
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Backing off again Warnock. ffs.
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For all of his undoubted huff and puff, our Ashley doesn't actually do much does he?
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HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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YES!
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Get in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marc again to Heskey.
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GET IN IVANHOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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H.h.h.h.h.h.hhhhhhhhhhhhhEEESSSKKKEEEYYY!!!!!!!!
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That's a really good header actually, he would have seen it very late.
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Emile you fucking legend! Only Emile could score a goal like that! Top man, and deserved! The man looks like scoring every time he plays for Houllier now. Please, for the love of god, don't get injured!
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That's utter genius from Marc.
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Can't believe the shit for brains co-commentator on FSC reckons Heskey 'didn't know anything about that one..went in off his shoulder'.
Watch the replay, moron.
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Now keep the lead.
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7th foul on Ash ....
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Still plenty of time for this to go tits up, so concentrate you lot..
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Waaaaalk oooooooooon! Waaaaaallk ooooooooooooon Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiith hooooooooooope in your aaaaaaaaaaarms!
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Well played Emile.
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Well done Emile.
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Job done Emile. Cannot fathom how this is the same player as last season. He's been brilliant. Just wish he was injury proof.
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Super, Super Marc
Super, Super Marc
Super, Super Marc
Super Marc Albrighton
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Albrighton superb .....
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Downing just tackled somebody................
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I love watching Albrighton in this form. Fucking magic.
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We have been the better side in the second half, much more threatening.
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Albrighton is the real deal isn't he?
What would he be worth on the transfer market? I reckon he's getting near the £10m mark already after only half a season.
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The first 15 minutes will be massive. They'll come at us with everything, and they know the left side is the weak link in our set up. We have to account for that in our HT planning. If we can get to a point in the game where we've taking out much of their sting, we may be able to bring NRC on, shore up the midfield and grab a cheeky second. Right now I'll take our next goal coming off of 14 deflections if it means a win.
hmmm... strokes chin hairs and lights pipe
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Friedel has really got flappy at corners.
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Absolute commentator describing Collins as MOTM...? Views?
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First mistake from Cuellar, and Collins sweeps up.
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Didn't see that coming.
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Please, please God, NOT AGAIN
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oh Fuck...here we go....
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Oh shit. Anyone got that familiar feeling?
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crap. another late goal. this is going to be fun
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No not again.
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Great defending from the corner, lads.
Squeaky bum time...come on Villa!
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FUCKING HELL VILLA GET A FUCKING GRIP!
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Bloody hell. Thomas should have scored.
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Come on Villa do something different and keep them out.
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Another late goal conceded by a Houllier team.
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3 mins....
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Hold on..don't lose it ...put it in stands!
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Get fucking hold of it you deathwish fucking donkeys.
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Can somebody get us off page 13, please...??
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Come on!
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Are we off that page yet?
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Hold it Villa.
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Thank you GOD
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well.... blow
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Get it held.
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Happy hundredth post to me, well done Villa!
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Can somebody get us off page 13, please...??
Please..??
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Thank fuck for that.
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Badly needed win. Hardly convincing performance.
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Thank the bloody lord.
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TFFT!
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Reo not stayed in his position ......
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Phew!
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TFFT as well....well done you VILLA BOYS....THREE POINTS...GET IN !!!!!
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And I forgot to do guess the crowd
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And...breathe.
Thanks for your company, folks. Enjoy the rest of your Saturday (Sunday for you Troy).
Tara a bit.
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3 points, no matter what it took! A better showing, but not convincing...still work to do M Houllier.
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Cuellar much more quicker to the ball and solid ...........
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Finally a win. On the plus side, there was much more of a spirit about the side today. Players supporting their team mates when in trouble, good tackling. Lets be honest after the shambles at Anfield anything would be an improvement but I thought we deserved winners.
Friedel 5 - Poor flap at one cross. To be fair didnt have much to do but he is a liability in the air.
Lichaj 6 - obviously a good athlete this kid and strong. Some great tackles but good few novicey mistakes aswell. Needs not to dive in every time as its a risky game to play and Cuellar had to cover for him a good bit but a solid debut.
Collins 4 - awful start, improved in the second half but was stuck to the ground for their goal too. Dont think he looks fully fit and Dunne may well come back in
Cuellar 8 - our best player by a distance I thought. Bad mistake at the end but anticipated very well. Some great tackling and covering across the defence
Warnock 4 - hopeless in first half. Better in second but I really dont rate him as a footballer.
Albrighton 7 - quiet generally but delivered the two assists for the goals today. Delicious crosser of the ball.
Hogg 5 - Very limited in possession but competed pretty well I thought.
Bannan 3 - totally anonymous. Not suited to 442 and was completely overrun today.
Downing 7 - tidy in possession, never a player that will excite too much but did well for the goal.
Young 7 - poor in first half but thought he showed good leadership in the second and was key to us winning the game. Drew free kicks, corners and yellow cards. His crossing seems to have deserted him though.
Heskey 6 - put in a good shift in the first half but struggled badly in the second. Was in the right place for the goal
Subs - Reo Coker added some presence to the midfield but was stupid for the goal leaving the post, the other two hardly got a touch.
I think we were lucky that Di Matteo froze on the sideline for West Brom today. Bringing on subs in the 88th minute was bizarre they should have been on a lot earlier. Their widemen were very good in the first half but they couldnt get them into the game in the second. I felt Dorrans had a good game in midfield but Fortune was very poor up front. They looked a very good team in the first half but didnt seem to fancy it all that much until too late in the second half. We were there for the taking today really but I felt they accepted their fate from a long way out.
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Post-Match thread, please.