KSV Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 yeah i dont buy the we gave him two weeks off. I think its more like.. we need you at this weight like we said in the summer.. you get into shape or close to it in 2 weeks then you can play again. Target has been set imo. The guy is confident.. you dont just banish him for a break after hes just got himself fit. Maybe a behind the doors friendly as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I think he does have this arrogance about him where he thinks he is the man ama he calls the shots. That might have been the. Ast at Fulham Leeds etc not at villa. No player is bigger than our club. When you look at the attitude of hogan to McCormack that's the kind of attitude we like. on that note however if he is willing to knuckle down and help get us back to premier league then maybe just maybe the fans can forgive. I totally agree with this - As for Bruce's part in this, as much as I don't like him I say fair play for his approach to McCormack - this is all I have championed from Bruce is to at least offer a glimmer to Ross. Its quite simply now it appears all down to the man himself to prove that he does want a future at Aston Villa - the time for talking is done - he needs to get out on the training ground at BH and work himself to a standstill and prove himself over. i believe he is capable of this - he now needs to show he wants it badly enough. fair play to SB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 He will go one of two routes - The scott hogan route, work his arse off and earn a place on the bench and maybe prove a few haters wrong Or The agbonlahor route and steal a living from our club until we can loan him out again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Couple a million a year, 6 months in Australia and now gets a couple of weeks off to gather his thoughts. I'm In the wrong **** game! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Kingman said: Couple a million a year, 6 months in Australia and now gets a couple of weeks off to gather his thoughts. I'm In the wrong **** game! Yep and I think that was good of bruce to do this as perhaps a olive branch. But what's interesting is when bruce was talkibg about havibg four strikers and getting another in. He said he has hogan, davis gabby and RHM (but his injury record is poor he highlighted that) no mention of mccormack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted January 30, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2018 I want Ross to play his part but maybe Bruce was expecting him to say I don't need 2 weeks off i have just had months off in Oz. I want to come in train hard and earn my place. Couple of days with the family fine but another 2 weeks!? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I think it's a 2 weeks to show where his head is and how much he wants it. Bruce giving Ross a bit of rope. Fanny around on the booze and that's it... Put in some serious work and there is a way back. Over to you Ross - would be good to get you back and in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 30, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2018 Cmon ross, get yourself sorted and help us get up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sexbelowsound Posted January 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2018 What an addition a fighting fit Ross McCormack would be. Hope he doesn't throw this final opportunity away. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Two weeks Ross?! He's testing you to see how lazy you are. You're meant to say, 'No I want to play now!' And then prove it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, praisedmambo said: Two weeks Ross?! He's testing you to see how lazy you are. You're meant to say, 'No I want to play now!' And then prove it. I think its more like the Gabby 6 week program he got put on. Except he only gave 2 weeks to Ross. Lose 5kg in 2 weeks. Show me how much you want it when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Be interesting to see what happens if he doesn't come back into the team. Does he keep training with the first team? If Richards is allowed to, Ross should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted January 30, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2018 Been one of Bruce’s critics but I admire him for the way he has handled this. Could have absolutely slatted McCormack and banished him to training with the kids but has thrown out yet another olive branch to the player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, striker said: Been one of Bruce’s critics but I admire him for the way he has handled this. Could have absolutely slatted McCormack and banished him to training with the kids but has thrown out yet another olive branch to the player. It's almost as though, I don't know......like, he's a competent football manager or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted January 30, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: It's almost as though, I don't know......like, he's a competent football manager or something. Yeah almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: It's almost as though, I don't know......like, he's a competent football manager or something. I don't think anybody has ever questioned his man management. It's his tactics people normally had a gripe with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: It's almost as though, I don't know......like, he's a competent football manager or something. Don't push it bfH&V he has not exactly covered himself in total glory imo but at the end of the day it looks like there might be a glimmer of hope for everyone and quite rightly I offer credit where it's due - I don't like him still - but hey that's for another thread on another day. Over to you Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, Dave J said: Don't push it bfH&V he has not exactly covered himself in total glory imo but at the end of the day it looks like there might be a glimmer of hope for everyone and quite rightly I offer credit where it's due - I don't like him still - but hey that's for another thread on another day. Over to you Ross Without wishing to take this OT. 3 points off second "Might be a glimmer of hope". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Keyblade said: I don't think anybody has ever questioned his man management. It's his tactics people normally had a gripe with. Where have you been for the past 18 months, can only assume not on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Keyblade said: I don't think anybody has ever questioned his man management. It's his tactics people normally had a gripe with. It's a results business. Win games and all is forgiven. Don't win games and everything will be questioned from your tactics to your features resembling a tuberous crop. Its the nature of the game. Lose the next 2 and Bruce, Round and Wyness will be the most hated people at Villa again. At least I'm consistent with my dislike for the CEO but because my latest views have been on the back of some wins everyone loves him. I should have aired my views in December, As for McCormack. I don't think he will get a move so makes sense for him to give his best and Villa to give him another chance to prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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