dn1982 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 16 hours ago, omariqy said: I think McCormack has his fair share of the blame too tbh. Last season his actions weren't acceptable but now he's still here he has to be used. We play every 3/4 days you need a big squad with options. Bruce will flog Kodija to death now he's just returned if he breaks down we are in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted September 15, 2017 Visiting Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Villa have already been in trouble without Kodjia so you raise a fair point but if Davis and Hogan were used together and O'Hare played more then I don't think Kodjia would be missed as much. I also feel Villa would be more of a team rather than having to rely solely on a maverick goal scorer or an inept McCormack to supply him. Edited September 15, 2017 by striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Pangloss Posted September 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) I'm a fan of Davis but we're struggling for goals and invariably start a £15m Scott Hogan on the bench and leave a £12m Ross McCormack in the stands, it's madness. It's yet another in a long line of garbage decisions from a garbage manager. Edited September 16, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 16, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2017 I think it's time for another chance. We are so lacking in creativity through the middle we just have to try something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Dr_Pangloss said: I'm a fan of Davis but we're struggling for goals and invariably start a £15m Scott Hogan on the bench and leave a £12m Ross McCormack in the stands, it's madness. It's yet another in a long line of garbage decisions from a garbage manager. Cutting off his nose to spite his face - not about what's best for Aston villa but about Steve Bruce showing who's boss - hopefully not for much longer . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Eastie said: Cutting off his nose to spite his face - not about what's best for Aston villa but about Steve Bruce showing who's boss - hopefully not for much longer . If the ITK's are to be believed the problems with ross mccormack are his own personal issues and it's not really a stick to beat Bruce with, but there are plenty of other reasons to slate Bruce. Edited September 16, 2017 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, villa89 said: If the ITK's are to be believed the problems with ross mccormack are his own personal issues and it's not really a stick to beat Bruce with, but there are plenty of other reasons to slate Bruce. I'm not saying Ross isn't to blame but having offered him a clean slate in the summer he should at least be in his thoughts now considering our failure to score goals - I saw McCormack in 2 friendlies and he put himself about and looked dangerous - yet Bruce claimed he hadn't looked anywhere near good enough . Poor man management putting the player down so publically in my opinion . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 he watches from the stands and more than likely thinks: "wtf?" "utter shiyte" "how much longer?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Dr_Pangloss said: I'm a fan of Davis but we're struggling for goals and invariably start a £15m Scott Hogan on the bench and leave a £12m Ross McCormack in the stands, it's madness. It's yet another in a long line of garbage decisions from a garbage manager. McCormak and Hogan could have possibly played well with each other now I think of it, both intelligent little forwards who would create space and put good balls through to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Junxs Posted September 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Eastie said: Cutting off his nose to spite his face - not about what's best for Aston villa but about Steve Bruce showing who's boss - hopefully not for much longer . To be fair, if Bruce cut off his nose I don't think it would spite his face much. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 19 minutes ago, Eastie said: I'm not saying Ross isn't to blame but having offered him a clean slate in the summer he should at least be in his thoughts now considering our failure to score goals - I saw McCormack in 2 friendlies and he put himself about and looked dangerous - yet Bruce claimed he hadn't looked anywhere near good enough . Poor man management putting the player down so publically in my opinion . Could not agree more - whilst holding the olive branch to you know who - who struggles to hit 5-6 goals per season - it's ridiculous imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, Junxs said: To be fair, if Bruce cut off his nose I don't think it would spite his face much. He wouldn't need to would he, i thought you could just unclip it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hope he starts against Boro in the cup.. lets see if hes still up for it.. if he scores a goal and plays well.. may be a good option on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2017 2 hours ago, KSV said: Hope he starts against Boro in the cup.. lets see if hes still up for it.. if he scores a goal and plays well.. may be a good option on the bench Suppose we may as well tbh! Although Id like to see Hogan given the full game and those 2 didnt look great in pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billson Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Mail seems to think he was alright last night. Anyone there who can agree/disagree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansardtony Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 He touched the ball 4 times in 60 minutes! Amazingly he almost scored when he got a flick following a Samba header. Ready for the first team - no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Took a good while to get into the game, not sure he had a touch in the first half, worked hard but down to 10 men he had no chance, Played a lovely ball through to Hogan...who failed to connect 6 yards out. Standard. At one point won a free kick, put the ball down quickly and passed it to to the nearest man to get the game going sharpish, and then realised as it bounced off their ankle nobody in the team was interested in playing football at any tempo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, rodders0223 said: At one point won a free kick, put the ball down quickly and passed it to to the nearest man to get the game going sharpish, and then realised as it bounced off their ankle nobody in the team was interested in playing football at any tempo. That type of stuff has no place in a Steve Bruce team. All free kicks must be hoofed, it is known. No wonder he can't even get on the bench. Edited September 20, 2017 by villa89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 5 hours ago, hansardtony said: He touched the ball 4 times in 60 minutes! Amazingly he almost scored when he got a flick following a Samba header. Ready for the first team - no chance. Well he couldn't be could he given his enforced exclusion? - what could we reasonably expect from him? The guy has a bad habit of scoring goals at this level - madness in my view not to give him another run of opportunities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 10:40, Grasshopper said: he watches from the stands and more than likely thinks: "wtf?" "utter shiyte" "how much longer?" Tbf. That's what most of us are thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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