rodders0223 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 16 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: I thought he said runt, think him and Conor know each other well so this is one thing that’s Johnson wasn’t moaning about He managed him at Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, MikeMcKenna said: Like many supporters I have mixed feelings about Hourihane and saw him as a one trick pony. He cannot play DM or be the playmaker as per Grealish, CH isnt comfortable at all with the ball under pressure. However, on Saturday he showed that he can be very effective getting into advanced positions - basically he had a free role and Bristol didn’t know what do about him. He was unlucky not to get 3/4 goals. All that said it is hard to see where he fits in when Grealish is fit. McGinn is a shoe-in, Al Ghazi likewise at the moment, Whelan must play DM and either Albert or Green on the wing. Totally Agree....but I agree with the rest of it ,too.....He took up really dangerous positions on Saturday, reminded me of David Platt( Drifting in).....I think, while he is not as good as him, he could play that kind of role.....He can be frustrating, but maybe we are looking for something he is not, perhaps we need to accept what he's good at.....I think he is a weapon in the squad, very useful to have around, wouldn't contemplate selling him. He also looks like he loves playing at Villa. McGinn on 13 Yellows is concerning.....He has 2 to avoid in 4 games, other wise he misses the play-offs if we get there.....He creates so many goal scoring opportunities by his ball winning. We simply can't afford to miss him ....He is our cutting edge. Edited April 15, 2019 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 57 minutes ago, sne said: Just watched the highlights. How did he not score at least a hattrick on Saturday? Well he's getting into good scoring opportunities at least. save em for the play off I guess. Keeper had found the cheat code. 3 world class saves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 9 hours ago, TRO said: Totally Agree....but I agree with the rest of it ,too.....He took up really dangerous positions on Saturday, reminded me of David Platt( Drifting in).....I think, while he is not as good as him, he could play that kind of role.....He can be frustrating, but maybe we are looking for something he is not, perhaps we need to accept what he's good at.....I think he is a weapon in the squad, very useful to have around, wouldn't contemplate selling him. He also looks like he loves playing at Villa. McGinn on 13 Yellows is concerning.....He has 2 to avoid in 4 games, other wise he misses the play-offs if we get there.....He creates so many goal scoring opportunities by his ball winning. We simply can't afford to miss him ....He is our cutting edge. Conor is a difficult one. I’ve criticised him many times on here, sometimes he’s just so absent. He can get a great assist or score a goal from nowhere, but go missing for 85 minutes for a game. Then he’ll have a game where he puts himself in great positions time and again and looks like a real star. I don’t believe he has any kind of above average passing ability outside the final third, he definitely has an eye for a through ball but I’m not having it that he’s any kind of deep passing DM as I’ve seen suggested before. I think the fact that he has goals and assists in him, and has an absolute wand at times from a free kick makes him very valuable, but I don’t envy Smith’s position when someone like Whelan is in such form. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Went up in my estimation today. Finally not the most passive footballer going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Went up in my estimation today. Finally not the most passive footballer going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Went up in my estimation today. Finally not the most passive footballer going. Yeah, I thought he had a decent game up til then anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farlz Posted April 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2019 You know what, I've complained about him many times being soft but that's twice this season, that I can remember, he's been the first to jump in when something isn't right. Grealish incident v Blues and of course today. Fair play to him. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Feet Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Maybe an unpopular opinion but although I was pleased how aggressive he got after their goal, I can’t help but think it could of all been avoided if he showed the wiliness to win like Leeds did, there was no head injury players are told to play on now so why did he kick it out? There player wasn’t that hurt, we were on the attack, I no it was unsporting what Leeds did but at least it shows a winning attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 His was more of a red than El ghazi. Grabbing someone from the throat can be a red as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I have a feeling he may be in trouble with the EFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, VillaAlex said: I have a feeling he may be in trouble with the EFL. So do I. But be only a one game ban which doesn't really effect us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Doesnt do it for me whatsoever, think we look a far better team with whelan in the side, grealish and mcginn look far better when they have a whelan labouring for them. Hourihane just doesnt do enough physically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daggy_333 Posted April 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, VillaAlex said: I have a feeling he may be in trouble with the EFL. I thought if the player got booked that the EFL don't bother with the incident because they deem that the referee dealt with it? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, daggy_333 said: I thought if the player got booked that the EFL don't bother with the incident because they deem that the referee dealt with it? I’m pretty sure that’s right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, daggy_333 said: I thought if the player got booked that the EFL don't bother with the incident because they deem that the referee dealt with it? Good point, might just get away with it then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Means Hanford will get away with it too. Speaking of which, if bamford was booked for diving then why was to Ghazi sent off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, GingerCollins29 said: Means Hanford will get away with it too. Speaking of which, if bamford was booked for diving then why was to Ghazi sent off? Bamford was booked for his scuffle with Hourihane, not the El Ghazi dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: Bamford was booked for his scuffle with Hourihane, not the El Ghazi dive. Which means he can still be done for deception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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