He's been great over the past year coming into the team when needed and doing a great job. Fantastic header today. Needs to be given a new contract. He's vital even just as a squad player
No doubt in my mind that the top managers of europe drool over some of things he does. That reverse pass was sublime. If only Olie had scored it would have been contender for goal of the month probably along with AEG's too.
It is a shame, maybe he spends more time in training working on other aspects at the moment. But most world class players (which Jack will become) score freekicks and it would be great to see it bump up his goal tally.
Not Hoddle, imo. I think Barry was more like Hoddle. I was just thinking the other day that Waddle, Beardsley and Barnes are players more like Jack. The big difference between these great players and Jack, is that Jack can't score freekicks. Someone needs to have a word in his ear about that and get him practicing.
Just to add to that, Mings and McGinn were in the team when we couldnt get a win whilst Jack was out.
With those 3 gone, yes there could be 100m+ to spend, but that doesn't guaruntee anything
And why are there always 2 villa players on a freekick when its going to be delivered into the box? The one who doesn't take the freekick could be in a far better position instead of being useless.
Funny the way he was trying to play Deeny offside when he could clearly see Targett was playing him onside. Really poor needless challange to concede the penalty. Not very bright
He's the best corner taker and best freekick taker which is also very important imo. Set pieces have been terrible on the whole without him. With Jack working the middle more, there'll be more opportunites for Conner to get scoring opportunities around the D area. Jack should look to draw fouls in those areas more when Conner is playing.
He's the only midfielder other than McGinn who has a natural understanding with Jack. He worked very well with Jack in the build up to the goal. His tendancy to go missing lets him down. But he has the ability to score from freekicks and open play. I'd be surprised if he doesn't start with Jack in CM against Watford.
Really poor again. He nearly cost us another goal today, gaving the ball away on the 6 yard line to a Norwich player who shot and it was either Konsa or Hause who made a goal line block/clearance
Some poor performances yet again from the usual players. Nakamba being the worst, Wes a close second. Konsa, Grealish, Heaton very good. Great goal from Conner. Poor Koj, sitting on the bench knowing he can play better than Wes.