LondonLax Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 12 hours ago, rodders0223 said: I used to call it the Berson syndrome. Anyone remember the calls for Bosko Balaban to be brought into the side? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 One thing that stands out about that highlights video is how many birds (seagulls I think??) were in the stadium. Did McCormack drop his chips? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, NeilS said: One thing that stands out about that highlights video is how many birds (seagulls I think??) were in the stadium. Did McCormack drop his chips? Almost as many as there were fans. Quite worryingly, they (the birds, that is) seemed to grow in number and circle the players menacingly as the game went on. Hitchcock-scary. Edited October 10, 2017 by briny_ear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Gotta be second to only Collymore as our most disappointing signing in recent history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 16 hours ago, LondonLax said: Anyone remember the calls for Bosko Balaban to be brought into the side? I find it strange how people berate Balaban - I'm pretty sure he only started one game - under the lights against Sheffield Wednesday I think ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Dave J said: I find it strange how people berate Balaban - I'm pretty sure he only started one game - under the lights against Sheffield Wednesday I think ?? You are correct he had one start and came off the bench 7 times according to Wiki. He scored 14 goals in 27 appearances for Dinamo Zagreb before joining us and 15 from 24 when he returned to them on loan before signing for Club Brugge where he scored 40 in 83 appearances. So there was a player there somewhere but he never looked anything like one in a Villa shirt. He only started one game for a reason with us. He never looked likely to score for us or that bothered about doing so. For me, Ross looked like Denis Law in a Villa shirt when compared to Bosco in one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skills Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I watched the game and like others have said looked a little rusty. Played the sole striker role which I don't believe suits him, but will benefit with Tim Cahill returning to the side this weekend. Has a nice touch and what not, but didn't really see anything that made me think he can add value to the Villa team but in saying that will cut him some slack as it was his first game in a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted October 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Skills said: didn't really see anything that made me think he can add value to the Villa team but in saying that will cut him some slack as it was his first game in a long time I doubt hes there to add value to our team IMO, rather to add value to his transfer, keeping him relevant and fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2017 What a waste of money he really has been. I was all for the signing so im disappointed in how it's panned out. I do think that McCormack only benefits when the entire team is build around him, and in those cases he will get you 20+ goals a year, but at the expense of other players. That Leeds side he was in, he played really well, but it was set up around him and they did ok but to push on a team needs more than one player to be scoring and the focus on one player eventually can be detrimental. Just my two penneth worth! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted October 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Well Ross is leading the line in the Melbourne Derby, he doesn't know what he is in for. The other team (Victory) are coached by one of the toughest (and dirtiest) players I have ever seen in Australian football. As I speak there is a Victory player getting a yellow card in less than 30 seconds. Welcome to Australia Ross, the next 90 minutes are going to be hell for you. Edited October 14, 2017 by Villan_of_oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Well Ross is leading the line in the Melbourne Derby, he doesn't know what he is in for. The other team (Victory) are coached by one of the toughest (and dirtiest) players I have ever seen in Australian football. As I speak there is a Victory player getting a yellow card in less than 30 seconds. Welcome to Australia Ross, the next 90 minutes are going to be hell for you. No offence but these Aussie teams have some terrible names - City used to be called Melbourne Heart, and now there is a team called Victory? What if they keep losing? Oh the irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted October 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Jareth said: No offence but these Aussie teams have some terrible names - City used to be called Melbourne Heart, and now there is a team called Victory? What if they keep losing? Oh the irony. Yes I'm glad that my team are Adelaide United, some people calls us the Reds (I have and never will call them that) Victory are the team everyone loves to hate. 15 minutes gone and Ross has had a few decent touches, his team have dominated the opening quarter and he has had some involvement. Edited October 14, 2017 by Villan_of_oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Yes I'm glad that my team are Adelaide United, some people calls us the Reds (I have and never will call them that) Victory are the team everyone loves to hate. 15 minutes gone and Ross has had a few decent touches, his team have dominated the opening quarter and he has had some involvement. When you go on the United forum are you known as Red_Devil_of_Brum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted October 14, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2017 Just now, Jareth said: When you go on the United forum are you known as Red_Devil_of_Brum? Don't even joke about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Really needs a goal to get going. Had a few more chances this game then the last.... had a Kodjia situation where it was 2 on 1 and the player ignored him (luckily for him he scored via deflection) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 10/14/2017 at 13:33, KSV said: Really needs a goal to get going. I do believe you got your wish Not the greatest quality video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Some of the attempts in that game were woeful. Mc took his goal well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 That goalkeeping is horrendous tbf. 240p, shitty dance music. TIL that it is still 2008 in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 14/10/2017 at 20:01, Villan_of_oz said: The other team (Victory) are coached by one of the toughest (and dirtiest) players I have ever seen in Australian football. One of the dirtiest, most unlikeable players full stop. He was a genuinely world class arsehole was Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 22/10/2017 at 04:07, rodders0223 said: 240p, shitty dance music. TIL that it is still 2008 in Australia. You should see our internet speeds. It basically _is_ still 2008 here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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