His return has helped the defence. His strength in saving shots has been evident, they are pushed away out of danger so much better than Glover. Maybe the defence has improved in part because of the confidence that he gives them.
For the first time in a while our bench yesterday looked strong. None of the nine players would have significantly weakened the team when used, and in a couple of cases (Jones and Azaz) arguably strengthen it. One consequence however was that there no youngsters.
Given the absence of Howson and Hackney to injuries in the last five minutes of the Preston game, are we taking risks by playing players, midfielders especially, for the full ninety minutes when we have adequate replacements on the bench?
Why did we suddenly change tactics in the first half when Glover hit the majority of balls long into their half, and thus often giving up possession, rather than playing in out from the back as usual? And did it do us any good?
There are reports that Villa have rejected West Ham’s approach for Duran unless or until they sign Rogers. So Emery evidently sees them as interchangeable. Duran has yet to start a League game for Villa this season and although he has made fourteen substitute appearances they only total 174...
Many clubs have stands named after club legends. Is it time to replace our functional (north, east, south and west) names? How about Steve Gibson Stand for the East Stand?
Turned out a second eleven side tonight against Zrinski Mostar in a meaningless Europa Conference League match. Will they turn out similar against us in the Cup?