Barry Bannan-What does he do ?

[Jarpie]

Bannan is alright, as long as he doesn't keep on thinking he has the long passing ability of David Beckham. Stick to a more simpler passing game and no-one will get on his back.

He has gotten better this season at deciding when the hit the long pass and when not to. Playing with Westwood and Ireland seems to bring best out of Bannan so Lambert should stick to those three.

[paul_e]

The problem with a post like this is he actually only plays 2-3 of those hopeful long passes per game, but every one of them gets remember as if he did nothing but those all game.

In answer to the original question.

What Barry Bannan does is give the the player with the ball an option.  We look better when him and westwood play because the player with the ball has a choice, last year we didn't have any choice, the opposition made it for us.

The problem at Villa is too many fans are really impatient.

I haven't been this season (I've moved abroad) but for as long as I can remember there have been 2 shouts you were guaranteed to hear from at least some fans during a game:

- 'SHOOOOOOT' when a player gets it centrally about 40yards out
- 'get it forward' after 2-3 passes in midfield

It amuses me greatly that a lot of these same people complained about the shit football under TSM, whilst doing it.

A player like Bannan will divide opinion at Villa because a lot of fans seem to want a midfield full of holman's who run all day and constantly try to get it forward fast.

[Risso]

I like wee Barry.  He does make a few too many bad decisions, bu he's got quick feet and rarely gets caught in possession, and his passing when not trying 50 yard Zidane specials is very good.  He could do with adding goals to his game though, as someone with his shooting ability should be a least be having a go more often.

[Jarpie]

The problem with a post like this is he actually only plays 2-3 of those hopeful long passes per game, but every one of them gets remember as if he did nothing but those all game.

In answer to the original question.

What Barry Bannan does is give the the player with the ball an option.  We look better when him and westwood play because the player with the ball has a choice, last year we didn't have any choice, the opposition made it for us.

The problem at Villa is too many fans are really impatient.

I haven't been this season (I've moved abroad) but for as long as I can remember there have been 2 shouts you were guaranteed to hear from at least some fans during a game:

- 'SHOOOOOOT' when a player gets it centrally about 40yards out
- 'get it forward' after 2-3 passes in midfield

It amuses me greatly that a lot of these same people complained about the shit football under TSM, whilst doing it.

A player like Bannan will divide opinion at Villa because a lot of fans seem to want a midfield full of holman's who run all day and constantly try to get it forward fast.

Most of the football fans wouldn't recognize good football even if it would hit them to the face, for example people complaining that we play as shit as last season and that Villa doesn't create chances when we clearly are trying to win the games this season and we had 5-6 very good chances against Reading to score.

Also most fans doesn't understand that if there's no room to pass forward or someone is clearly blocking line of sight to pass, you have to pass it sideways or backwards.

[Edvard Remberg]

What pisses me off about him is the 'apparent' billy big bollox attitude. I am sick of him waving his arms and giving bollockings to other players when they don't anticipate his wayward passing. All this when often giving the ball away in dangerous positions and putting us under serious pressure. He did both of these things a few times last night.
Just play your fucking game Bannan.
Stop bollocking other players.
Stop giving the ball away.
Learn to cross.
Do these, and with your obvious talent, you just might be ok.

Was this you then in Wikipedia?

[PaulTheVillan]

Bannan is actually decent at crossing. Maybe getting him a little more wide would improve his game

[Surrey Villain]

Bannan is actually decent at crossing. Maybe getting him a little more wide would improve his game

His corners on Tuesday were superb and inviting but then we finally scored with a corner from Westwood!

[Dave]

Bannan is actually decent at crossing. Maybe getting him a little more wide would improve his game

There was something I read earlier in the season that said only Leighton Baines has made more accurate crosses in the league this season.

[Lky]

I never really rated Bannan until this season ! I've watched more or less every minute this season and behind Guzan I reckon he's been player of the season. That probably says more about where we are than where we want to be.
As a central midfielder he wins the ball (ok he doesn't tackle but thats now outlawed) an he distributes it well. We could definately do with a bit more creativity and goals but there lies the problem ..,

[Dante Lavelli]

As a central midfielder he wins the ball (ok he doesn't tackle but thats now outlawed) an he distributes it well. We could definately do with a bit more creativity and goals but there lies the problem ..,

Bannan and Westwood have been excellent base from which villa can play.  I think the creativity i.e. making the final assist or key dribble is the responsibility of the three players in front of them.  Gabby, Weimann, Holman and to a lesser extent Ireland are good athletes but not great creators. 

[Karl Bridges]

If he cut out the 'Hollywood' passes, we'd never see another like that amazing one at Fulham, where Albrighton took it down and scored. That was a fantastic goal.

Wee Bazza will always get stick. It's obvious that some people have written him off and will jump on his every mistake, whilst some other players get a much easier ride.

[Fingers]

Got to be honest Bannan frustrates the hell out of me.  Good technically but chooses the wrong option too many times.  Hopefully that will come with experience.  Admire the fact he never hides though and always wants the ball. 

[Irish villain]

I have moved him into my Fantasy League team for today so he had better produce something!!

[Summers]

His hollywood passes have lessened in number under Lambert. Much more disciplined and a much better player because of it.

[saunders_heroes]

His hollywood passes have lessened in number under Lambert. Much more disciplined and a much better player because of it.

He couldn't pass water.