Chris_Martin

to say he was a 7/10 in last 12 games is even more hilarious to me

i think he's talking specifically about the stoke game.
Bradley's only real strength is his heading. You can mostly get away with this in league one, but when he comes up against championship sides every week that actually want to play football, his lack of pace, decision making, etc, etc, will unfortunately be found out. We saw examples of this in league one with some of the teams that try to play good football. 

i think he's talking specifically about the stoke game.
Bradley's only real strength is his heading. You can mostly get away with this in league one, but when he comes up against championship sides every week that actually want to play football, his lack of pace, decision making, etc, etc, will unfortunately be found out. We saw examples of this in league one with some of the teams that try to play good football. 

to say he was a 7/10 in last 12 games is even more hilarious to me

i think he's talking specifically about the stoke game.
Bradley's only real strength is his heading. You can mostly get away with this in league one, but when he comes up against championship sides every week that actually want to play football, his lack of pace, decision making, etc, etc, will unfortunately be found out. We saw examples of this in league one with some of the teams that try to play good football. 

Not in the slightest. Just don’t see this “stand out” you speak of. Admittedly, I didn’t see Cambridge where he was apparently really good so maybe that hasn’t helped my opinion. At best he was fine, nothing more or less. Obviously, proved vital from attacking set pieces but not sure that justifies a place in the team at the next level. 

Yes, totally agree. When I saw that display I didn't realise it might be the only really good game we'd see from Bradley all season. He was propped up by Nelson and Cashin, who could have coped very well without him.

You mean the marriott that scored one and was so close to getting another?
Or the marriott that came on and completely changed the play off v leeds with 2 goals?
 

I think Lampard probably would’ve still left, but how do you know we wouldn’t resign Mount and Tomori on loan again? Wasn’t a deal already lined up to sign Wilson permanently?

I remember seeing some pictures/videos at the time which suggested it was literally just Mel and Pearce on their own in a room.

that was sheff utd that scored that 'goal'
Villa finished 11th that season, almost 30 points clear of relegation

You mean the marriott that scored one and was so close to getting another?
Or the marriott that came on and completely changed the play off v leeds with 2 goals?
 

You mean the marriott that scored one and was so close to getting another?
Or the marriott that came on and completely changed the play off v leeds with 2 goals?
 

You mean the marriott that scored one and was so close to getting another?
Or the marriott that came on and completely changed the play off v leeds with 2 goals?
 

I'm pretty sure they scored a goal at Sheff Utd at the end of their first season that kept them up, that with goal line technology would have relegated them as it didn't go in.  Get the luck sometimes as well. 

I know Villa were better but it was a one-off game.  What if they lost the semi final on penalties? For them to be in the CL 5 seasons later, just makes you wonder. Where would we be now? Would Mel still be here? etc.

Anyone one else think of the 2019 POF every time they see Villa and where they are? Where would be be now if we'd won that game? I wonder if they even think about it at all.

He scored and had one cleared off the line in his 25-30 minutes on the pitch. Prior to that Mings was stood on the halfway line taking a s*** whilst reading the paper.  Villa were good on the day, but there job was made a lot easier with erratic defensive work caused by nothing up front and the ball constantly being recycled

Hi, no

2mins before kick off and the only perfect prediction.
 
I call shenanigans! Who gave you access to the final day script?

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Bird

A pretty good analysis, Jono, although Warne was obsessing about getting lots of crosses in before our midfield deficiencies became apparent. And in many ways our midfield deficiencies was largely because he kept playing a 2-man midfield, but without a ball-winner in there. Oh, and by-passing it whenever possible.

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Thompson