Dave J Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I mean, he's right. What's the point in signing somebody if they're not better than what we have? Funny how Kienan Davis appears to have been written off as well. I don't think anyone has written off Davis tbh Doug - some have quite rightly questioned if he will score enough goals for us - but in the grand scheme of things I feel he is generally well thought of? It is a concern if Bruce is thinking Gabby/ RHM will get goals for us if needed and probably a little unfair on RHM to expect him to imo - maybe a certain gentleman just flown in from the antipodeas might have something to say about this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Davis hasn't scored much but when he was in the side we were scoring form midfield. Don't mind where the goals come from as long as they come. Plus he hasn't played with grealish in the side yet has he? Different from hogan but I wouldn't write off his effectiveness to the team yet. I'd be happy with another experienced striker but not just getting anyone in just for the sake of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 42 minutes ago, praisedmambo said: He's scored two goals and Hogan's scored three and been rubbish in 90% of the games we've played—and when he does play he touches the ball about 10 times. We could 100% do with someone else. Two strikers isn't enough anyway. I never said it was or that we couldn't do with another. Only that there is no point unless they are better than what we have. That seems to have confused all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 56 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I never said it was or that we couldn't do with another. Only that there is no point unless they are better than what we have. That seems to have confused all of you. You did say that and followed it up with Quote Funny how Kienan Davis appears to have been written off as well. Thats the part that people have called you out on as i cant see anyone has said that. I agree on your point about signing someone for the sake of it but we seriously saying their are no better strikers that can score more than two league goals or isn't always injured like RHM and gabby? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Its no good panicking if we can't get a suitable striker.....go with what we have. The problem emanated from the season start, not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Just now, TRO said: Its no good panicking if we can't get a suitable striker.....go with what we have. The problem emanated from the season start, not now. Surely the problem was Kodjia getting injured again a few months into the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, praisedmambo said: Surely the problem was Kodjia getting injured again a few months into the season? We started with 5 strikers Hogan Kodjia RHM Davis Agbonlahor Hogan & RHM ,AGbonlahor. were in the injury saloon or out of favour......Kodjia and Davis (a rookie) was the only fit ones we could rely on. Most of the division went with 6 or 7 in their respective squads....Derby had 8 strikers on their books. "Prepared"......remember our motto. Imo we started too lean in the striking Dep', who had promotion ambitions. Not a criticism ( because i don't know the clubs reasoning behind it)more an observation. Edited January 30, 2018 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Ulloa was plan A, I’d hope we’d have alternatives lined up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, TRO said: We started with 5 strikers Hogan Kodjia RHM Davis Agbonlahor Plus McCormack. Also, we only play with 1 striker, whereas Derby (your example) play with 2. Essentially, that's 6 players/position at Villa and 4 players/position at Derby. 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, Robbie09 said: Ulloa was plan A, I’d hope we’d have alternatives lined up If I knew Ulloa wasn't joining over a weak ago then the club would have too. They must be trying to find alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I mean, he's right. What's the point in signing somebody if they're not better than what we have? Funny how Kienan Davis appears to have been written off as well. It's hard to believe we can't find a striker better than Gabby. We could do with a striker that is as good as what we have. (Not including Gabby). Edited January 30, 2018 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Axel on the bench. BRUCE OUT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Axel on the bench. BRUCE OUT!! Not for long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eastie Posted January 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Irrespective of tonight’s game I wish Steve all the best with the news of his mum being taken Unwell - family comes before football and I hope she recovers quickly . ‘Worrying time for him . Edited January 30, 2018 by Eastie 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Eastie said: Irrespective of tonight’s game I wish Steve all the best with the news of his mum being taken Unwell - family comes before football and I hope she recovers quickly . ‘Worrying time for him . absolutely its only football at the end of the day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted January 30, 2018 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2018 Fair play, he set us up to be hard to beat tonight and pulled it off. It's always a hard place to go, and this season they've conceded less than 1 per game at Bramall Lane. We asked him to step up to the plate after Brentford, and we've now won 5 on the spin and conceded 1 goal... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I've given him plenty of flak this season and credited Agnew with the upturn in our attacking play, but tonight felt like a Steve Bruce victory. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Again, massive credit to him. I feel like he is going to take us up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotaxMax125 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The best manager we have had since O'neil and who has given me the belief that he is the man who will take our club forward. I've felt that since he arrived. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 A quick word for his Subs tonight, in subtle ways they set up that winning goal. Crucially they were positive in intent, I love that we now look for the Win right until the last ...great stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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