MaVilla Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 31/05/2019 at 03:47, Kiwivillan said: I like him bombing forward more than shielding the back 4 To be fair I think he played the DMC role to fit in to the system. Now we are in the prem I would expect us to purchase a proper DMC so can see hourihane being an off the bench option in an attacking sense, where i agree he fits best tbh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, MaVilla said: To be fair I think he played the DMC role to fit in to the system. Now we are in the prem I would expect us to purchase a proper DMC so can see hourihane being an off the bench option in an attacking sense, where i agree he fits best tbh. I'm ok with this. Great in the final. Not so great 2nd leg semi. I think he's a final 3rd player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 We just need someone to rotate with hin like wheelan , when we need a goal this guy always delivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 tidy 90 mins for Ireland against Denmark away. (1-1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, VILLAMARV said: tidy 90 mins for Ireland against Denmark away. (1-1) 82 minutes? Got replaced by Hogan I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: 82 minutes? Got replaced by Hogan I think. lol. I blinked! he was on a yellow so makes sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 7, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2019 Can’t wait to see him in the PL. He deserves it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Starts again tonight in a lot more attacking Irish line up against a very poor Gibraltar , hopefully can see lot more out of Conor tonight Rare start for Hogan as well Edited June 10, 2019 by pete101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, pete101 said: Starts again tonight in a lot more attacking Irish line up against a very poor Gibraltar , hopefully can see lot more out of Conor tonight Rare start for Hogan as well hopefully some good performances can attract Hogan suitors..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 05/06/2019 at 22:28, villan-scott said: Hourihane Interview Great interview and insight into his journey and career. I’m backing him to be a success next season. Seems there’s too many youngsters who feel they’ve ‘made it’. Popped in after watching 70 mins of Gibraltar match and saw this. Wonder if he's having a pop at any of the lot who just got released? Good to hear how hard he works. Credit to him for making it this far but he has so much work to do for me. I'm in the minority that I don't think he was brilliant v Derby, he was alright, nothing more. Derby were horrible going forward until we sat right off them at the end then they were all over us. Just can't see how where he'll play apart from maybe as a sub for Jack/John. Him in that deep role is still asking for trouble, can't tackle, positioning/organisation iffy, predictable and slow in possession. His habit of hiding every time someone else is under pressure I find very frustrating as well. Hope he has a good rest after this annoying international break and comes back ready keen to work again. One thing he does always seem to do is get into goal scoring positions so I'd prefer to see him further forward than sitting next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 How many games has he played his season? Deserved rest coming up. Will he be back late to pre season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Popped in after watching 70 mins of Gibraltar match and saw this. Wonder if he's having a pop at any of the lot who just got released? Good to hear how hard he works. Credit to him for making it this far but he has so much work to do for me. I'm in the minority that I don't think he was brilliant v Derby, he was alright, nothing more. Derby were horrible going forward until we sat right off them at the end then they were all over us. Just can't see how where he'll play apart from maybe as a sub for Jack/John. Him in that deep role is still asking for trouble, can't tackle, positioning/organisation iffy, predictable and slow in possession. His habit of hiding every time someone else is under pressure I find very frustrating as well. Hope he has a good rest after this annoying international break and comes back ready keen to work again. One thing he does always seem to do is get into goal scoring positions so I'd prefer to see him further forward than sitting next season. Yeah for me he's a squad player next season, we need to buy a really good DMC, then the other two spots are Grealish and Mcginn for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I think he’s a good option off the bench anyway when you need a goal so it may suit us and him better.....assuming of course we get a better quality player in to start ahead of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted June 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2019 Appreciate what Hourihane did for us in the Championship but imho he isnt a PL player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 He isn't going to be a starter but as an option off the bench with his delivery and shooting, he'll be an asset. Season after season he delivers goals and assists. What he brings in terms of shots and accuracy with the delivery threatens keepers at whatever level. His overall game isn't enough as a starter I'd suspect but plenty of other clubs would love someone with his sort of stats as a squad member. Can easily see him nabbing 5-8 goals in the latter stages of games, with tired players and a bit of room to pop a shot off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 7 hours ago, MikeMcKenna said: Appreciate what Hourihane did for us in the Championship but imho he isnt a PL player. Sadly, I think you’re right. We need a player in there who can take the game by the scruff of the neck. I just don’t see it in him. A good option from the bench I suppose and always puts in 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 7 hours ago, MikeMcKenna said: Appreciate what Hourihane did for us in the Championship but imho he isnt a PL player. I think you're being a tad harsh to be honest. There were times last season that he didn't influence games like he should, but I feel that he is a good player, a confidence player, even in is quieter periods his stats were decent and I thought he finished the season very well for us, arguably changed the game in the semi final home leg and played a key part at Wembley. He has got ability no doubt, just needs to keep the aggression to his game which he showed post the controversial Leeds goal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 We need to start the season with as many players as possible from the promotion team imo, players like Hourihane have earned their chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) He will have that sweet left foot regardless of what league he is. Whilst he probably won’t start most games he will definitely play his part next season. As others have mentioned he is better than a lot of midfielders we’ve had in the squad over the years whilst in the top flight. Edited June 11, 2019 by Vive_La_Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Popped in after watching 70 mins of Gibraltar match and saw this. Wonder if he's having a pop at any of the lot who just got released? Good to hear how hard he works. Credit to him for making it this far but he has so much work to do for me. I'm in the minority that I don't think he was brilliant v Derby, he was alright, nothing more. Derby were horrible going forward until we sat right off them at the end then they were all over us. Just can't see how where he'll play apart from maybe as a sub for Jack/John. Him in that deep role is still asking for trouble, can't tackle, positioning/organisation iffy, predictable and slow in possession. His habit of hiding every time someone else is under pressure I find very frustrating as well. Hope he has a good rest after this annoying international break and comes back ready keen to work again. One thing he does always seem to do is get into goal scoring positions so I'd prefer to see him further forward than sitting next season. I don't disagree with you often but I think you're letting your own bias's about him cloud your judgement here. He was fantastic for 60+ minutes. I watched it both from the stands and then twice more from Sky and he was everywhere, breaking everything up, fantastic passing etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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