AvfcRigo82 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: Well dodged Nothing to dodge mate but seriously, it's for the Steve Bruce thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted January 30, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2018 5 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: Would they? How about it: @Grasshopper @Dave J @Villan_of_oz @DCJonah @AvfcRigo82 @dn1982 @srsmithusa @vreitti @Tomaszk @TheStagMan You clearly don't read any of my posts! You're starting to bore me!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 hours ago, mjmooney said: I don't see how anyone can interpret that Bruce interview as "proffering an olive branch"? Reads to me like: "I'm stuck with this bloke, so I have to pay lip service to the idea that he could be used. But I can't stand him, and I know damn well he's finished here". My interpretation exactly. 'We'll see how it goes' 'I'd have liked him to have stayed in Australia' 'Why don't you have a couple of weeks off?' Seems pretty **** obvious where he stands to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: My interpretation exactly. 'We'll see how it goes' 'I'd have liked him to have stayed in Australia' 'Why don't you have a couple of weeks off?' Seems pretty **** obvious where he stands to me. Absolutely this. Giving him time off is not going to help anyone. So 3 weeks or so out, he will come back and need to spend another week or so getting match fit again. By then it is nearly March. Just another delay tactic by Bruce, I don't think McCormack cares either, I.could be wrong but its how its starting to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 11 hours ago, sexbelowsound said: Without wishing to take this OT. 3 points off second "Might be a glimmer of hope". I think you may have misunderstood - I was referring to a glimmer of hope for McCormack to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, briny_ear said: Are those people critical of SB? Can’t say I’d picked that up. Oh here we go more sarky digs from the usual suspects. Bruce had almost got us to where we need to be, so woe betide aanyone who has dared to question. BORING! Bruce is doing alright at the moment. Nearly where he needs to be. And credit to him for that. That does not excuse a year of shite beforehand that has been rightly criticised. I suggest you stop trying digs at people and enjoy where we are at the moment. As for man management...."I wish he'd stayed in Australia" Great man management that!!!! :-) Anyway, dragging this back to Ross. I hope he does prove himself and play a part in our return to the premier league as it is good for Villa. If he doesn't, that will be disappointing but I won't lose any sleep over it. Edited January 31, 2018 by TheStagMan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 31, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2018 19 hours ago, srsmithusa said: He has a reputation of being a good man manager. Does his performance at villa with: McCormack - Debateable Gaby - Yes Richards - None of us know Elphick - Yes most of the young uns - Yes Veretout, Gil, the 532 others we have out on loan (number exaggerated just because I don't care enough to look it up) - Yes indicate that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 31, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2018 Does the loan window stay open after January? I think it does in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Pretty sure the transfer window only governs incoming transfers, so McCormack can still go somewhere if their transfer window is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 With grabban signing pretty sure he won't play for us again unless a big injury crisis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 40 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: With grabban signing pretty sure he won't play for us again unless a big injury crisis Hogan is injury prone so just like that he could make the bench. But yeah your probably right.. Brucie doesnt fancy him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, KSV said: Hogan is injury prone so just like that he could make the bench. But yeah your probably right.. Brucie doesnt fancy him. I think Bruce has shown that he is willing to bring players back if they apply themselves well. i think and its a big if mccormack shows he is willing to work his way back in he may get his chance. cant see it myself though mind you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted February 1, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, KSV said: Brucie doesnt fancy him. Don’t blame him. Not my type either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Grabben coming in makes the re-introduction of McCormack even more unlikely. I am very disappointed in McCormack - I had high hopes for him - but hey - shit happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 i though mccormack would have the impact snodgrass has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Very impressive record here in Australia. Put David Villa's efforts to shame. No joke, slightly harsh. I was actually a bit disappointed to see the loan signing of Grabban, even though he is an unknown entity for me. I was hoping both Ross and Steve could be professional and put the club first rather than being a laggard in Ross' case and a bit unforgiving in Bruce's. Would of saved us some money anyway. Ross is certainly capable at this level. Ross actually did miss games here in Australia due to being 'punished' for being absent at training. So maybe there's a serious lack of seriousness with him. Edited February 1, 2018 by A'Villan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, A'Villan said: Very impressive record here in Australia. Put David Villa's efforts to shame. No joke, slightly harsh. I was actually a bit disappointed to see the loan signing of Grabban, even though he is an unknown entity for me. I was hoping both Ross and Steve could be professional and put the club first rather than being a laggard in Ross' case and a bit unforgiving in Bruce's. Would of saved us some money anyway. Ross is certainly capable at this level. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with Grabban......but hopefully Hogan will make it hard for him. Personally, I think Villa are just trying to be respectful to Ross.....I don't think they have any Interest in him. I think this present administration value character and attitude right up there with Ability. Edited February 1, 2018 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hard to believe someone else won't be interested in him with the goals he's scored. Pray someone in Turkey or MLS or China or something would like to entertain him for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 24 minutes ago, TRO said: I think you will be pleasantly surprised with Grabban......but hopefully Hogan will make it hard for him. Personally, I think Villa are just trying to be respectful to Ross.....I don't think they have any Interest in him. I think this present administration value character and attitude right up there with Ability. Hopefully, on all the points you make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, A'Villan said: Very impressive record here in Australia. Put David Villa's efforts to shame. No joke, slightly harsh. I was actually a bit disappointed to see the loan signing of Grabban, even though he is an unknown entity for me. I was hoping both Ross and Steve could be professional and put the club first rather than being a laggard in Ross' case and a bit unforgiving in Bruce's. Would of saved us some money anyway. Ross is certainly capable at this level. Ross actually did miss games here in Australia due to being 'punished' for being absent at training. So maybe there's a serious lack of seriousness with him. Really?# Says it all, can't believe there's even a question as to whether we should reintegrate the guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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