Recent content by whiteshadow

He’s had two good seasons. PSG and Fiorentina. Judging him so early this season is unfair too. Not saying you’re wrong about his ability but if you’re accusing other people of revisionism you should at least be both accurate and fair.

£35m, minimum, for 63 minutes. (n) He could have bought a right\left back, defensive midfielder ... We didn't have unlimited funds in the summer and had a lot of positions to fill, many remain unfilled. Spending that money, so far, makes the club look stupid. Only question is who's more at...

Bakayoko vs Bristol City. Still can't believe he scored.

To say KDH is average is ridiculous. He’s shown some beautiful technique on the ball at times and can finish well. The question is how often he can produce in games. He hasn’t played enough for us to know yet but his technique and passing, finishing are all above average.

Beto's header didn't bother me too much, was unlucky. Was more concerned by his attempt at a shot when we won the penalty.

Think Beto has earned a start for the next game. I would promote Graham to the squad though. He’s an out and out poacher and think he would be worth a try.

Beto loves playing with Alcaraz cos he knows he will always try to play through balls to him, which is what Beto needs.

I would be up for this. It’s really not in Moyes’s nature though. He’s very risk averse and even though he praised Alcaraz today, it’s obvious he’s not as confident in him as most of us.

You need to fight for every ball in the premier league. Defenders will push and harass you before you even get to touch the ball. Your skill only becomes important once you match the other players for commitment. He doesn’t commit 110%. That’s what you need to do in the premier league. Not...

Good point. Barry should be given another chance on Monday with the 1st team players behind him.

Haven’t seen the games to be fair but 17 shots for Villa vs 9 for Brentford and 76% possession to Villa. I guess Villa’s chances weren’t as good?

This will be a tough test. Villa had way better stats in the games vs Brentford and Palace and were unlucky to lose, especially by 3 goals to Palace. Hopefully the crowd gives us the edge.

Giving a 2 year contract to a young player isn’t a glowing endorsement in your belief in them.

He’s still got to find his feet and learn to fight for the ball more but looks like he has technique and skill. He’ll come good, just give him time.

Think the balance in midfield still isn’t right, assuming Garner is left back. We need a new DM or Garner there. Worry we may get overrun when out of possession again.