Time to map out a plan for Villa's future
- Says blogger Matthew Turvey
Moore will go for the throat
Friday 9th January 2009, 10:55AM GMT.
Striker Luke Moore is urging Albion to go for the throat when he makes his emotional return to Villa for the derby clash.
Moore reckons attack is the best form of defence for the Baggies, as they look to boost their own survival chances and dent Villa’s top four hopes.
Moore left Villa Park 11 months ago after more than a decade with the club, but he still keeps a close eye on their fortunes.
He believes the Baggies must adopt a positive approach, as they look to end a 30-year wait for a league win at Villa.
He said: “Everyone who has seen Villa knows they are dangerous from set piece, they have Ashley Young and Gabby Agbonlahor with a lot of pace.
“You know where the danger is coming from but we can’t sit back and just defend because, with all due respect to us, that’s not what we’re good at. We have got to go the other way but make sure that we are alert and concentrated for the whole duration of the game.
“That’s the main thing. We’ve got to stay switched on.”
Moore looks set to start against his former club, after finally impressing in Albion colours since the season-ending injury to good friend Ishmael Miller.
He believes they must adopt the same approach that he believes has kick-started their Premier survival bid, with back-to-back home wins against Manchester City and Tottenham.
Moore said: “I believe we have given ourselves a chance. We have been a bit more positive and that has been reflected in our play.
“We are hoping to build a good home record. The most important thing is that we’re back in the mix. We are back in it and we have given ourselves a chance. We are always going to play decent football and we have carried on doing that.
“But you could say we have been a bit more ruthless. That’s what was needed in the Premier League – you need to be ruthless.”
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Transfer that passion on to the pitch Luke and the fans will be with you and add a few goals even better.
BOING BOING.
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thats wot i like to hear, go get um luke,beatin the vile the moore way in STYLE OHHHHHHHHHHH YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS AYE BOING BOING MOORE
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im just duin me a bercun n negg sarnie wearin my new baggie apron so i dont get any mess on my new baggis top wot im wearin for vile tomorra guin to vile the terry way in MY NEW TOP OHHHHHHHHHHH YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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can’t wait. this is gonna be a rip roaring match.
lets stuff em ;-)
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Time to make a name for yourself Luke, go grab it!!!
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Who are you bag ladies fans trying to kid. You’ll be lucky not to ship 4 or 5 tomorrow. Bring it on!
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3 – Red or brown sauce Tezza?
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7,brown ned,it was that nice i done another, aye boing boing danish
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6) talk is cheap but 6 past us then gloat about it. not before .
Has everbody got the ear peices ready for the high pitch squeal only villa and that bloke of big brother can make
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8 – Fair enough, I usually go for red myself, but each to their own eh?
Eggs runny or not?
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It’s best to talk about food prior to the big local derby, nothing else of interest to discuss; the result’s a foregone conclusion. boing boing donk long gone.
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Whatever Luke you are awful, Gents i ended up in the posh end after finding the blues couldnt get a game on last sat. And boy you were bad and your forwards were awful. Yes it was the poshs cup final and they no doubt raised there game but Luke needs to offer Moore was dreadful. Like most of the team bar Cech and Olson. I thought the 2nd half was great end to end but for some reason you look like your going through the motions, and other than set pieces never really looked like penetrating, sidwards backwards pass the ball forwards and get in behind. and Luke That means running the channels you lazy boy.
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Redge
On the day, awful would have been an improvement.
All the energy, desire and everything good about our two previous home games mysteriously went AWOL.
So when you say going through the motions, that sir is a very good assessment.
I think we commited the cardinal sin of underestimating our opponents.
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Glad to take your money REDGE999,but it was our worse perfomance at the home, not a good reflection of our fine foOtball.COME YOU BAGGIES WE CAN BEAT THE SEALS.
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11.
Are you really sure you want to talk about local derbies?
12 Redge.
Nice to see you back.
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11 – You think we’re going to win too then?
I wouldn’t say it’s a foregone conclusion, Villa have got a chance too!
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Has anybody hears about the club linked with Christian Odobo on loan sounds like just what we need to be honest a big strong defensive midfielder.
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Terry, Morrisons have been doing a ‘Feasters barbied beef with a slice of cheese and tomato chutney sauce’ for 99p. I bought six on Wednesday and another eight today. You might have missed a bargain mate. Fingers crossed Morrison is as fit as a good beefburger tomorrow and I might, just might, let him have one of them. If we win that is. When you’ve got that chutney on your chops Terry, give the missus a kiss and she’ll lick you clean!
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AS BIG RON WOULD SAY LUKE DONT TELL ME SHOW ME .CUM ON YOW BAGGIES GOO GET EM
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utter drivel…… what are you lot on?????
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no 18. would that be Big Ron who walked out for a bigger club?????
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17 bb.
Excuse my obvious ignorance but who the hell is Christian Odobo. One other thing, if it’s true are we being used to flush out other clubs? It wouldn’t be the first time.
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21.
Yeah that’s right Manchester United. Like McIndoe went to a bigger club Bristol City.
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no 21 Thats the one,but at least were still involved in football,but you must agree hes right on this one.
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Terrytescobag, you mean 19 mate. I never mention Fat Ron unless someone tortures me. Fat lot of good he did up there either. If his player purchases had been half as good as his quips he would still be up there. Still, he’s a millionaire and I’m not so you CAN fool most of the people most of the time.
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18 Cyril.
The Black Country version of 9 1/2 weeks. Brilliant.
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