I know it's only Villa, but our movement off the ball certainly seems to have improved with players running into space. This Pellegrini chap may know a thing or two about football!
82 mins played and Arnie and Noble are still full of running...good signs
I think it is more encouraging to see Arnie playing all those games. I don't think he would play if he were about to get sold. And with all those goals he is scoring his price will go up
Contrast this with last year. We were getting regularly beat and constantly saying forget results it's all about fitness. Sadly the fitness didn't materialise until December. Results are still not the important thing but our fitness and performances are vastly improved.
Their goal was probably goal of the match especially as it came from their re-start and no West Ham player touched the ball. I know it was only a friendly but I'm sure Pellegrini would not have been too impressed that our concentration levels dropped to allow it. ;angry ;biggrin
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This Pellegrini chap may know a thing or two about football!
And with all those goals he is scoring his price will go up
Very encouraging performance especially the 1st half
Still a bit annoying we conceded due to a lack of concentration
Hopefully we dont sell Antonio, when fit hes a real threat and would definitely strengthen Palace
Results are still not the important thing but our fitness and performances are vastly improved.
Winning is, it builds confidence
But much happier than i was at this time last year where we were pretty awful
I know it was only a friendly but I'm sure Pellegrini would not have been too impressed that our concentration levels dropped to allow it.
;angry ;biggrin
I wonder if we're holding the No4 back for someone else ;hmm