I'd move Bailey on in the summer. Get something for him before his value tanks.
Playing 3 centre halves reduced how many players we could pass into, the main tactic was give it to McGinn and hope his big ass would get a free kick or get him out of traffic, Palace only had to nick it once or twice to make it a big problem for us.We scored when Olsen played it into Watkins and he flicked on for Rogers, but I don't remember us trying it again.It was odd that Garcia looked all at sea playing wing back, when he looked so good pushing Jones back last Wednesday as a regular right back.
Quote from: aj2k77 on February 26, 2025, 07:25:13 PMI'd move Bailey on in the summer. Get something for him before his value tanks.100%
Quote from: Bosco81 on February 26, 2025, 12:02:05 PMPlaying 3 centre halves reduced how many players we could pass into, the main tactic was give it to McGinn and hope his big ass would get a free kick or get him out of traffic, Palace only had to nick it once or twice to make it a big problem for us.We scored when Olsen played it into Watkins and he flicked on for Rogers, but I don't remember us trying it again.It was odd that Garcia looked all at sea playing wing back, when he looked so good pushing Jones back last Wednesday as a regular right back. First paragraph absolutely bob-on.
Quote from: VillaTim on February 26, 2025, 07:48:44 PMQuote from: aj2k77 on February 26, 2025, 07:25:13 PMI'd move Bailey on in the summer. Get something for him before his value tanks.100%Sell him to Everton, they always pay top dollar for cast offs of better sides.They'll probably spend the summer buying the worst 2 or 3 of the dross currently stinking out Man United.
I thought Palace got away with 'tactical' fouling all game - especially Munoz who I think could have been sent off. At times it was difficult for us to get the ball moving forward because of this.Still no excuse for the overall performance.
We played with control in the first half and were probably unlucky to be behind. Losing Emi knocked us off our stride due to the reluctance to play the slow cat and mouse game we have when he’s there and just looked vulnerable every time they attacked.
Not sure about all the embarrassing comments, being embarrassed usually entails worrying about what others think, when it comes to Villa, who gives a shit what others think. Wasn’t great last night, like it hasnt been great away for most of the season, as opposed to at home, where we pretty much have a fortress. Anyway, 4 games in 10 days probably didn’t help us last night.
Quote from: RamboandBruno on February 26, 2025, 11:34:47 PMNot sure about all the embarrassing comments, being embarrassed usually entails worrying about what others think, when it comes to Villa, who gives a shit what others think. Wasn’t great last night, like it hasnt been great away for most of the season, as opposed to at home, where we pretty much have a fortress. Anyway, 4 games in 10 days probably didn’t help us last night. Yes. Playing 4 games in the space of a week and a half is one thing some fans should also take into account, especially when we've had to pick the same midfield.
Quote from: Chris Smith on February 26, 2025, 10:59:13 AMWe played with control in the first half and were probably unlucky to be behind. Losing Emi knocked us off our stride due to the reluctance to play the slow cat and mouse game we have when he’s there and just looked vulnerable every time they attacked.We should have been 3 down by half time. Emerys tactics emptied our already fatigued midfield. It was batshit crazy stuff. Granted Olsen never looks like saving a shot but in terms of reasons we lost it's a long way down the list.
Quote from: Clampy on February 27, 2025, 07:06:26 AMQuote from: RamboandBruno on February 26, 2025, 11:34:47 PMNot sure about all the embarrassing comments, being embarrassed usually entails worrying about what others think, when it comes to Villa, who gives a shit what others think. Wasn’t great last night, like it hasnt been great away for most of the season, as opposed to at home, where we pretty much have a fortress. Anyway, 4 games in 10 days probably didn’t help us last night. Yes. Playing 4 games in the space of a week and a half is one thing some fans should also take into account, especially when we've had to pick the same midfield.Not having Onana Barkley Kamara available is taking its Toll.