Popular Post DCJonah Posted June 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2017 According to twitter, he went on the volunteer pre season with others. Good news. I think he could potentially be the difference in an ok season and promotion. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Quality player and could be superb link between midfield and the striker if he's got his head together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, DCJonah said: According to twitter, he went on the volunteer pre season with others. Good news. I think he could potentially be the difference in an ok season and promotion. He's the one player I think we have who could effectively partner both kodjia or hogan. Hope he really gives it a go this season as he's got the talent to be a major asset for us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 minute ago, theboyangel said: He's the one player I think we have who could effectively partner both kodjia or hogan. Hope he really gives it a go this season as he's got the talent to be a major asset for us I'd like him just behind in a number 10 role . his movement and link up play is superb when he's on his game . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, DCJonah said: According to twitter, he went on the volunteer pre season with others. Good news. I think he could potentially be the difference in an ok season and promotion. Yep. 12 unnamed players went but they included Ross, Gabby and Micah looking at instagram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 30, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Yep. 12 unnamed players went but they included Ross, Gabby and Micah looking at instagram I'd be intrigued to learn their identities. Positive sign for me that they've bought into Bruce. McCormack definitely struggled for fitness when he came, and never seemed to recover throughout the season. He had Achilles trouble and had no pre season last year, fingers crossed it's different this time round, as his footballing brain can't be denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 hours ago, villan-scott said: I'd be intrigued to learn their identities. Positive sign for me that they've bought into Bruce. McCormack definitely struggled for fitness when he came, and never seemed to recover throughout the season. He had Achilles trouble and had no pre season last year, fingers crossed it's different this time round, as his footballing brain can't be denied. McCormack, Agbonlahor, Richards, Steer, Green, Lyden, De Laet, Samba... that's all I can tell you from Social Media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 30, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2017 Oh how I want him to be good for us... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, wilko154 said: McCormack, Agbonlahor, Richards, Steer, Green, Lyden, De Laet, Samba... that's all I can tell you from Social Media The majority of those are coming back from injury which is good news. I expect Richards and gabby rocked up for the free holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 13 hours ago, villan-scott said: I'd be intrigued to learn their identities. Positive sign for me that they've bought into Bruce. McCormack definitely struggled for fitness when he came, and never seemed to recover throughout the season. He had Achilles trouble and had no pre season last year, fingers crossed it's different this time round, as his footballing brain can't be denied. A bit slow out of the gate one might say? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AJ Posted July 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, sne said: A bit slow out of the gate one might say? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eastie Posted July 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Good to see both Ross and Tish back in training today - time for a fresh start for both at villa and hopefully they will get their heads down and impress - still time to make a real impact for us if they do. Edited July 1, 2017 by Eastie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Regardless of fitness I'm just not convinced he has a place in Bruce's system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 2, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2017 22 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Regardless of fitness I'm just not convinced he has a place in Bruce's system. I think it will depend on his attitude. He's a professional sportsman, he can't just throw his toys out of the pram just because he's not the main man, as seemed to happen last year. I think if he's willing to be a team player then there is a place for him. Without being privy to all the information though I suppose we will always be a little in the dark, which leaves room for guess work based on subjective opinion. Such as my opinion; he's a self-centred egomaniac who couldn't take not being the big man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Pangloss Posted July 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: I think it will depend on his attitude. He's a professional sportsman, he can't just throw his toys out of the pram just because he's not the main man, as seemed to happen last year. I think if he's willing to be a team player then there is a place for him. Without being privy to all the information though I suppose we will always be a little in the dark, which leaves room for guess work based on subjective opinion. Such as my opinion; he's a self-centred egomaniac who couldn't take not being the big man. It's not that. I just don't see how he can be very effective in a hyper negative team who's sole tactic is to sit deep and play kick-n-rush football. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Would it be possible to get Ross behind both Kodjia and Hogan? I don't see why we cannot, at home especially, go out and destroy 50% of this league. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, rodders0223 said: Would it be possible to get Ross behind both Kodjia and Hogan? I don't see why we cannot, at home especially, go out and destroy 50% of this league. theoretically yes, you could. If Bruce opts for that is another matter Or you could play him as part of a front four, behind the main striker, with two holding midfielders. ..........................Hogan Kodjia...........McCormack.......Adomah If motivated and fit, then he would certainly give us options both in tactics and personnel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 He excels in that position just behind the striker, a position where we badly need someone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: He excels in that position just behind the striker, a position where we badly need someone. I'd still love Grealish to have a run of games there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 16 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Would it be possible to get Ross behind both Kodjia and Hogan? I don't see why we cannot, at home especially, go out and destroy 50% of this league. Steve Bruce playing three forwards? Don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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