Top performance first half we dominated them across the pitch with the best passing i've seen all season, every player playing his part. Palace had to respond after the break and although they saw a lot more of the ball didn't create much of anything until the lack of concentration by Mings at the end. Nakamba, JM and Ramsey were exellent. I differ from most posters, thought Watkins had a very decent first half, although he just appears to have lost half a yard of pace.Luiz was very poor and gave the ball away too easily but I put that down to lack of match play. Special mention to Ashley Young, I was dubious of what he could bring to the side but so far he's proving me wrong, total proffessional.
Marvellous.
Quote from: Skerra on November 27, 2021, 05:14:22 PMOllie hasn’t been the same since he got into the England squad. I’d say it’s since his injury more than getting into the England set-up. He just doesn’t seem to be as sharp in both his touch and mind.
Ollie hasn’t been the same since he got into the England squad.
I have seen Villa win at Man U and Palace! What strange times we live in.
Re- Watkins becoming a new dad and his perfomance level. I love my golf and have noticed among the proffessional ranks how getting married, having kids and having something else to think about leads to even top golfers performing below par. Adam Scott prime example, won the masters then got married had two kids and has never acheived the same level since. So i'm going to cut him a bit of slack for being human.
Re- Watkins becoming a new dad and his perfomance level. I love my golf and have noticed among the proffessional ranks how getting married, having kids and having something else to think about leads to even top golfers performing below par.
Quote from: Ian. on November 27, 2021, 05:28:30 PMQuote from: Skerra on November 27, 2021, 05:14:22 PMOllie hasn’t been the same since he got into the England squad. I’d say it’s since his injury more than getting into the England set-up. He just doesn’t seem to be as sharp in both his touch and mind.He's a new dad. Hasn't had a good night's sleep since the summer.