HanoiVillan Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Wezbid said: A slack backpass doesn't mean he can't play the role. I've seen far greater players than Jedinak gift a tap in from a terrible pass back. He does one nearly every game though. The point is when he sloppily gives the ball away in midfield, there's plenty of men between the attacker and the goal, but that isn't true in defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Quote Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak asked to play in defence for his club Aston Villa March 22, 2017 8:06pm by TOM SMITHIES IN TEHRAN Source: The Daily Telegraph FOR years he has been the rock of midfield for club and country, but now a change of role beckons for Mile Jedinak — even if he doesn’t sound enthralled by the idea. Jedinak revealed he has been asked by his club boss at Aston Villa, Steve Bruce, to consider taking up permanent residency as a central defender, a shift that Bruce is convinced could prolong Jedinak’s career. If the prospective turn of the Jedi into a centre-half isn’t likely to translate into the international arena just yet, it adds to a tumultuous few months for the 32-year-old, in his first season at Villa since leaving Crystal Palace and dropping from the Premier League to the Championship, with a change of coach, injuries and now a new role. Jedinak seems certain to lead Australia against Iraq in tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Tehran from his usual midfield role, but has plenty on his mind to consider on the long journey back to Birmingham next week. “The change of position in the last couple of games takes a bit of getting used to, but I’ve got full belief and confidence in doing a job there,” he said. “It’s not too dissimilar to where I play usually, and all in all it’s been quite positive. (Bruce and I) have had a discussion on the possibility of doing something like that (long term) and he’s very keen on the idea of it. “I’ve been asked to have a think about it and see how I feel. At the moment I’m happy to play my part in any which way and if that means playing at centreback then so be it. Your focus and your experience gets you through the games, and making that transition whether temporarily or on a more permanent basis is something you can’t look down on. “As a professional you have to take it in your stride and embrace it as much as you can. If you fight against it, it might affect your game. Especially after having a little spell out with injury, no footballer likes to have any time off. Missing games is the worst thing, having that time to see from the outside, see the boys do their thing then come back into that environment and see everyone respond, it makes you realise how much you cherish every moment you’re out on that football field.” Nor was Jedinak concerned at potentially having contrasting roles for club and country, with Postecoglou still preferring his captain in midfield. “The similarities between the roles are quite evident; with experience you can differentiate, and know what you have to do,” he said. “In the national team your job is clear and it’s given to you how we want to play. It can’t be mixed up, your experience allows you to differentiate. I’m just enjoying every minute of being back, and looking to take that into these couple of games which we all know are so important.” To call much of the season difficult for Jedinak would be an understatement, with the club sliding to 20th in the Championship at one point and changing manager, and the player missing more than a month with a groin injury. “I guess it might look like that from the outside, and certainly it’s been indifferent and not where everyone wanted to see the club,” he said. “Expectations were much higher, but whatever I have learned in the last eight months is that nothing is ever going to be easy and straightforward. “I knew that going in anyway, but a few more (people) have realised that now and it’s starting to shift towards a positive direction. But it’s taken a lot of ups and downs to get to that point. By no means are we done with the season there’s still a lot to play for. I won’t be letting up, and I won’t be letting those around me either.” Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tommo_b Posted March 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2017 Strange by line, trying to make a drama where there isn't one, "isn't enthralled" well he wasn't exactly downbeat about it either, just very professional responses. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheMelvillan Posted March 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Tommo_b said: Strange by line, trying to make a drama where there isn't one, "isn't enthralled" well he wasn't exactly downbeat about it either, just very professional responses. Aye but who is gonna read an article with the byline *Model professional gives sensible and predictible answers to slightly inane question" 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Tommo_b said: Strange by line, trying to make a drama where there isn't one, "isn't enthralled" well he wasn't exactly downbeat about it either, just very professional responses. I don't know, he didn't seem to enthalled to me. I would have expected him to at least start beating himself off when the interviewer mentioned playing CB. Poor form from our supposed 'Rock' #lostintranslationmyarse #jediout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Solid 1-1 away draw against the mighty Iraq. U.A.E next in the battle for the play off spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, sne said: Solid 1-1 away draw against the mighty Iraq. U.A.E next in the battle for the play off spot. not really that solid in battle for automatic qualification though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) terrible result for Australia. We just lack strikers.. as usual.. since the great Viduka. Find it so hard to believe we cant find one guy that puts chances away. We produce goalkeepers and midfielders so easily. Defenders and strikers.. nutta. Terrible pitch mind you.. Park footy. Thought Mile did well.. did his job.. just many others not doing theres. Edited March 24, 2017 by KSV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Fans on Twitter suggesting he had a terrible game, one even suggesting he should play as CB, or not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 18 hours ago, KSV said: terrible result for Australia. We just lack strikers.. as usual.. since the great Viduka. Find it so hard to believe we cant find one guy that puts chances away. We produce goalkeepers and midfielders so easily. Defenders and strikers.. nutta. Terrible pitch mind you.. Park footy. Thought Mile did well.. did his job.. just many others not doing theres. I agree. he did his job, and didn't make any noticeable or significant mistakes. Unfortunately, you have to question some of the players around him. I am hoping that Juric never plays for us again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, Zatman said: not really that solid in battle for automatic qualification though Win their home games and a point in Japan and that should be enough I think. Japan and Saudi still got to play each other. The pitch was one of the worst I've seen in recent times. Edited March 24, 2017 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 On 24/03/2017 at 11:31, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Fans on Twitter suggesting he had a terrible game, one even suggesting he should play as CB, or not at all. Talk about jumping on the bandwagon. He's only played there one and a half times for us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 What's all this about Bruce wanting rid of Jedi in the Summer? Apparently Alan Nixon mooted this, but surely there's more important surgery than this, he is after all one player who is delivering and can play in midfield or defence - he keeps both Elphick and Gardner out in either role so let's get rid of those two instead? It surely can't be down to wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 There is no way Bruce wants rid of jedinak imo. He wants to eventually convert him to centre back and his experience is vital to our new squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, thunderball said: What's all this about Bruce wanting rid of Jedi in the Summer? Apparently Alan Nixon mooted this, but surely there's more important surgery than this, he is after all one player who is delivering and can play in midfield or defence - he keeps both Elphick and Gardner out in either role so let's get rid of those two instead? It surely can't be down to wages? I have seen this story in a few media outlets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Well played Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 3 hours ago, AlwaysAVFC said: Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skills Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 just a question on Mile's performance of late from an Aussie who doesn't get to watch much of the games bar highlights. He seems to be one of the first picked in the team and has he proved his early doubters wrong?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skills said: just a question on Mile's performance of late from an Aussie who doesn't get to watch much of the games bar highlights. He seems to be one of the first picked in the team and has he proved his early doubters wrong?? He has been absolutely monumental for us mate. Extreme losing run coincided with his absence. Winning streak has coincided with the opposite. Barks orders around, wins absolutely everything in the air, and even stood out at Centre Back for us in a couple of games when we were shot of defensive options. Absolute rock and Leader. Edited April 5, 2017 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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