by Sanchino » Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:21 pm
Disappointed, especially as we were leading and could have gotten a second if we kept pushing but too many tired legs all over the pitch and it was bound to happen. Credit to Villa they deserved a point so it's a fair draw. Grealish was there MOTM and I see why teams in the top 6 would want him he's technically brilliant with his vision, passing, movement, touch and dribbling. Bruce should have made changes in defense, should've given Lejune/Schar a chance and maybe Yedlin for Manquillo. In midfield Shelvey after an hour was literally like playing without 11 men he simply didn't get anywhere near nobody and there was a big gap in the center of midfield when Hayden left, just goes to show how criminally underrated he is and we look a better team with him in the team than without (Hayden). Miggy was anonymous most of the match and should've been subbed of earlier he ran out of gas / energy after the hour mark. Great subs in Carroll and Gayle, potentially a good partnership there (big man - little man duo), especially Carroll he should be our main striker if it wasn't for his injuries and finally ASM had another cracking game every time he is on the ball he brings panic, hesitation and unpredictably to defenses not only can he dribble and run past you with his ease but also you don't know if he's gonna shoot or cross. Very talented and should be a key component in this post-Ashley era if the Saudis take over, we simply can't lose him he's our best player. Our MOTM.
This point doesn't feel great because of the underwhelming performance and you could see it was a chance to slam the back door for definite on relegation but it's another point to safety and one more win should be enough (mathematically?). I hope everybody's fine for Sunday but I'll make a few changes in the middle and freshen things up put the older Longstaff in with Hayden as Shelvey will get overrun and will not be mobile enough to deal with City's slick and technical midfield so put him on the bench. ASM and Miggy have to start, maybe give Carroll a start to and drop Joelinton to the bench? Give Lascelles/Fernandez a break and get Schar/Lejune in. If Ritchie isn't fit enough give Gayle/Lazaro a start.
My team for Sunday
Duba
Manquillo Lascelles Lejune Rose
S.Longstaff Hayden
Ritchie* Miggy ASM
Carroll
*If unfit then stick Lazaro in he will provide width and give protection to Manquillo OR go 4-4-2 with Carroll/Gayle uptop and ASM/Miggy on the wings we may be open and go gung-ho but we might aswell give it a go, it's the FA Cup this is a great chance to get into the semis it will be tough against City but it's not mission impossible.
Disappointed, especially as we were leading and could have gotten a second if we kept pushing but too many tired legs all over the pitch and it was bound to happen. Credit to Villa they deserved a point so it's a fair draw. Grealish was there MOTM and I see why teams in the top 6 would want him he's technically brilliant with his vision, passing, movement, touch and dribbling. Bruce should have made changes in defense, should've given Lejune/Schar a chance and maybe Yedlin for Manquillo. In midfield Shelvey after an hour was literally like playing without 11 men he simply didn't get anywhere near nobody and there was a big gap in the center of midfield when Hayden left, just goes to show how criminally underrated he is and we look a better team with him in the team than without (Hayden). Miggy was anonymous most of the match and should've been subbed of earlier he ran out of gas / energy after the hour mark. Great subs in Carroll and Gayle, potentially a good partnership there (big man - little man duo), especially Carroll he should be our main striker if it wasn't for his injuries and finally ASM had another cracking game every time he is on the ball he brings panic, hesitation and unpredictably to defenses not only can he dribble and run past you with his ease but also you don't know if he's gonna shoot or cross. Very talented and should be a key component in this post-Ashley era if the Saudis take over, we simply can't lose him he's our best player. Our MOTM.
This point doesn't feel great because of the underwhelming performance and you could see it was a chance to slam the back door for definite on relegation but it's another point to safety and one more win should be enough (mathematically?). I hope everybody's fine for Sunday but I'll make a few changes in the middle and freshen things up put the older Longstaff in with Hayden as Shelvey will get overrun and will not be mobile enough to deal with City's slick and technical midfield so put him on the bench. ASM and Miggy have to start, maybe give Carroll a start to and drop Joelinton to the bench? Give Lascelles/Fernandez a break and get Schar/Lejune in. If Ritchie isn't fit enough give Gayle/Lazaro a start.
My team for Sunday
Duba
Manquillo Lascelles Lejune Rose
S.Longstaff Hayden
Ritchie* Miggy ASM
Carroll
*If unfit then stick Lazaro in he will provide width and give protection to Manquillo OR go 4-4-2 with Carroll/Gayle uptop and ASM/Miggy on the wings we may be open and go gung-ho but we might aswell give it a go, it's the FA Cup this is a great chance to get into the semis it will be tough against City but it's not mission impossible.