Joey2Arms

Emi and Ramsey are developing an almost telepathic understanding. They work so well together in possession.

The aerial prowess of this guy is so underated.

A thought regarding his shin injury. Perhaps there is an understanding deep down that it’s always going to be recurring, and will only get worse. Villa may push for Europe soon, even within a couple of years…but perhaps that might be too late for him.

From a Sky article that just dropped on Twittter….

As much as I agree that it would increase a bit…I get the impression that his agent may have hid just how big his brand is/will be from staying with Villa.

It’s all very strange isn’t it. 24 hours later and no response at all to the bid. Oh to be a fly on the wall in the boardroom.

Would love it if Jack was in on it. Accept the bid, let them talk, and Jack simply tells them to do one. Would be wild.

So, is it official that the offer is 90m plus a player? That would mean that there’s either no release clause…or…they haven’t met it.

One of the longest standing City fans then…

He's so passive for a big guy. Reminds me of the defender version of Heskey.

The guy seems to have either forgotten how to run past players with the ball, or has had it coached out of him.

With 20 minutes to go in a game poised at 0-0, a manager should be looking at two options when making a substitution. Either bring on someone to help consolidate our position, or someone who can have an explosive impact on the game. I think it's clear that Jack isn't at a stage in his career to be able to complete either of those tasks. He seems to be someone that needs to start a game, and be given time to understand the style of play and tempo that is required of him. It also gives him time to build his confidence a bit, and not be too worried about making a mistake. I agree that he didn't look great on Saturday, but I don't think we should be worried at all. I mean what can you expect from a 19 year old lad with next to no top flight experience, being thrown in against the league champions, at a point in the game when they are going to go all out, chase everything down, shut down all of our players and pretty much do anything to score. I know he is a bit of a donkey these days, but I would have brought Bent on, just to keep their midfield looking back over their shoulders more than anything else, and make them worry a bit more about committing numbers forward. I don't think we can start him just yet, as I think the pace and directness of Gabby and N'Zogbia playing off Benteke is what we need at the moment, but if we get into another run of wins, then why not give him a start. I think Jack is the biggest sufferer of the shambolic early League Cup exit, as those games would have been a perfect opportunity for him to get some real first team experience. Hopefully we will have a decent FA Cup run, and the lad will be able to grab his chance then.

Yeah. Go on myp2p.ec

I don't understand....3-0 down and the front line sits half way into our own half, allowing their defence to amble towards our goal. Utter, utter crap!!

Kozak on. Now we may start playing the long ball game.........wait a minute!!1