Archer

I like Archer but he definitely had an off night on Wednesday. He had 3 pretty good chances and I didn't realise quite how good the chances were at the match, it was only when I watched the highlights. An in form Archer would have taken one of them.
 
I like Archer but he definitely had an off night on Wednesday. He had 3 pretty good chances and I didn't realise quite how good the chances were at the match, it was only when I watched the highlights. An in form Archer would have taken one of them.
Mentioned it yesterday, but he looked like he was carrying an injury. Pace and movement wasn't there. He should have skinned their 54yr old CB and we should have been targeting this .......but didn't happen in either game (and arguably the league game).
 
Archer is completely dependent on the pace of the build up play behind him.

The other night (and the last few games) its been too pedestrian, and hes become isolated as a result. Someone mentioned in another post Howson is the unseen missing link in that kind of play, short but impactful passes, he needs less touches than the other midfielders, all of these split second decisions that make such a big difference to a player like Archer, and more importantly the defenders around him who arent on their toes as a result.

I think he is absolutely lethal with the service he has been given for 80% of his time with us. We would be very lucky to get him back next season - I'm keeping everything crossed.
Ramsey was the player who brought pace, movement and disruption. This created the space that Archer thrives on.
Our plodding MF could not even see him let alone find him with a pass against that blue wall.

Love to have both back next season but I suspect that a Prem team will want them and Villa will try and boost their rep and value with such a move.
 
Mentioned it yesterday, but he looked like he was carrying an injury. Pace and movement wasn't there. He should have skinned their 54yr old CB and we should have been targeting this .......but didn't happen in either game (and arguably the league game).
I thought the same. There was a couple of times I thought he would beat their keeper to the ball and he just seemed half-paced. Wonder if he was carrying slight hamstring injury or something and we thought it worth the gamble rather than playing Crooks.
 
I think it is unlikely especially if Villa get in one of the european competitions, europa league or conference league. Villa might want to take a closer look at them in those competitions and caraboo cup and have them on their bench in the league. We will only really know once pre-season is finished. Not sure if we will wait for them or plan ahead. Ideally I'd like our own players, even if they are not as proven/high profile as Ramsey and Archer.
 
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