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aye madness we're not playing one our other prolific strikers
This is the problem. His biggest attribute is holding the ball up and creating space and opportunity for others, yet the closest Villa player is usually 20+ yards away from him.
Kevin Davies was never a regular scorer for Bolton but they played to his strengths (similar to Keinans) and he was a crucial part of the team.
aye madness we're not playing one our other prolific strikers
aye madness we're not playing one our other prolific strikers
Bingo! How many times do we see the ball go up to Davis/Samatta/Wesley and they are not only surrounded by 2/3/4 defenders, but even when they do get hold of it the only option is a 40 yard cross-field square-ball or play it 30 yards back to Mings (who then gracefully hoofs it to the opposing goalkeeper). Davies was so effective because he played in a team that complimented him with a second forward (Diouf, Pederson, Elmander) and midfielders who got beyond him (Nolan, Djorkaef, Okocha etc.). That was a good Bolton team with plenty of flair to go with the graft. Big Sam In!This is the problem. His biggest attribute is holding the ball up and creating space and opportunity for others, yet the closest Villa player is usually 20+ yards away from him.
Kevin Davies was never a regular scorer for Bolton but they played to his strengths (similar to Keinans) and he was a crucial part of the team.
I remember one of his early games at Villa Park - he outmuscled a couple of players then rattled a 25 yarder off the bar.
It's the only time he's got me out my seat.
I can't remember who we were playing.
Kevin Davies was class. And, he scored goals. A lot of skill for a big man, knew what he was doing, very underrated. Glad he ended up with an England cap.
Keinan isn't in the same league. Yet. He too has skills, very good balance, good mover. But he needs to add a lot more to his game. If we went into next season relying on him we'd be in deep trouble.
aye madness we're not playing one our other prolific strikers
He never did score many though, think he only ever reached double figures once. He was in there for his hold up play and creating chances
Same as Lee Chapman and a few others from memory? Just a lump up front (not derogatory!), but could bring others into play. If we tried that with Davis it might work, but he'd need people closer to him than 5 miles away.
But that's absolutely not our style of play, hasn't been under DS and even sticking Keinan in the team, it still hasn't been the tactic. It relies on all 4/5 midfielders busting a gut to get forward and we don't do that.