villan-scott Posted January 20, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, Michael118 said: Kozak's first game was the 1-0 win against Crystal Palace which ended our 20 game winless streak. He was man of the match the next week in the 0-0 draw against Leicester, then broke his leg during the 0-0 draw with West Brom. The Liverpool loss came 3 games later. For me, they're all players who were good enough to hold down a starting position for a lower to midtable Premier League team and all had some potential in them to go up a level. I thought Ciaran Clark snapped it in training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, villan-scott said: I thought Ciaran Clark snapped it in training? Yeah, the broken leg was the initial injury which happened during an incident with Ciaran Clark at training. The 2nd injury was a fractured ankle which was the one he sustained during the West Brom game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Last 30 mins were manic, but that can be excused. But the last four games are what we have been crying out for - and as such. No complaints here. UTV! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) The side is now playing in a more confident and balanced way, it's a team rather than a collection of individuals. The football has improved and the team is starting to have an identity and playing with a plan, rather than the kick and rush, haphazard stuff of before. Hogan in particular is benefiting massively from this. Not having Kodjia could well be a blessing because we are no longer reliant on him coming up with a moment of magic and we do not have him holding up our own play and breaks with his selfishness on the ball. We're now looking sharp and far more ruthless. Edited January 20, 2018 by Dr_Pangloss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DCJonah Posted January 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2018 Excellent stuff. Have to give him massive credit. Gone well up in my books at the moment. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Brilliant today. Bruce has let the shackles off it feels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Pangloss Posted January 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2018 Agnew could well be our signing of the season and credit to Bruce for pushing for it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth said: Brilliant today. Bruce has let the shackles off it feels. He has. And a few of the players are enjoying it. Delightful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 On the WM phone-in with Wyness, he said Calderwood was defence coach, Clemence was dressing-room coach (me neither) and Agnew was brought in as a forwards coach dealing with the attacking aspects of Villas game, not just coaching the strikers. There's much more confidence and menace about the attacking play so it's hard not to give credit to Agnew for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just now, Heretic said: On the WM phone-in with Wyness, he said Calderwood was defence coach, Clemence was dressing-room coach (me neither) and Agnew was brought in as a forwards coach dealing with the attacking aspects of Villas game, not just coaching the strikers. There's much more confidence and menace about the attacking play so it's hard not to give credit to Agnew for it. Fantastic. And well done Bruce for bringing him in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Awesome stuff I am one happy villain tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The best thing is, we don’t look like we are turning up to just nick one and hold on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 This feels different. Our runs in the past felt like false dawns...this one's more solid. I believe! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just now, Keyblade said: This feels different. Our runs in the past felt like false dawns...this one's more solid. I believe! Yep, I feel this way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 There is a terrific team spirit, a great work ethic, and some flair which now seems to be flourishing. Long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Keyblade said: This feels different. Our runs in the past felt like false dawns...this one's more solid. I believe! For the first time under bruce, this feels like we can get consistent results. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) We need to keep this going -next game in 10 days against a team playing 3 days earlier then we have burton and blues at home - win those 3 and I believe we will be in 2nd place and bang on track - Grealish and hogan both looking very good as are several others - we can do this and credit to Bruce , staff and players for turning it around Edited January 20, 2018 by Eastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Heretic said: On the WM phone-in with Wyness, he said Calderwood was defence coach, Clemence was dressing-room coach (me neither) and Agnew was brought in as a forwards coach dealing with the attacking aspects of Villas game, not just coaching the strikers. There's much more confidence and menace about the attacking play so it's hard not to give credit to Agnew for it. So who was coaching the forwards??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just now, rodders0223 said: So who was coaching the forwards??? Wyness said that they were, I quote, 'one coach light' which is why they brought in Agnew. Draw your own conclusions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villianusa Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Glad to see Bruce getting the team where it needs to be. December was a rough month, but he has been able to turn it around and get the team back on track. The players need to run with the confidence that we have built up and take us up this season. I was happy with a playoff spot, but we can certainly now get automatic promotion. The team has had players return from injury, recovered some form, and playing in new positions. The team has gelled and we are getting a bit of luck. #UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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