Stevo985 Posted April 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted April 5, 2017 He made some very strange runs last night when he came on. Gave the wingers no chance to find him. Amavi had it at one point and Hogan was in the middle at least a couple of yards offside screaming for it, then annoyed when he didn't get it (because Amavi could see he was offside) I've high hopes for him but it was a strange performance for him yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Stevo985 said: He made some very strange runs last night when he came on. Gave the wingers no chance to find him. Amavi had it at one point and Hogan was in the middle at least a couple of yards offside screaming for it, then annoyed when he didn't get it (because Amavi could see he was offside) I've high hopes for him but it was a strange performance for him yesterday It really was. He did that twice and his hold up play was non existent. Caused more problems coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I know its early days, but I wouldn't want to be relying on this guy for a significant contribution to our goals scored next season. I know he was very highly rated at Brentford and did very well there. But I'm seeing close to zero from him at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I haven't been too impressed, it's his complete lack of willingness to even try and hold up the ball or run down the line to provide an option that is annoying me at the moment. There were spells against Norwich where he got into pockets and you could see he could be a good link up player, but it appears to be his way or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted April 10, 2017 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 10, 2017 Reminds me of McCormack's performances for Villa so far but taking into consideration that due to injury he hasn't really had a decent run of games yet to settle i'm sure when that happens we'll see a far better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 1 hour ago, striker said: Reminds me of McCormack's performances for Villa so far but taking into consideration that due to injury he hasn't really had a decent run of games yet to settle i'm sure when that happens we'll see a far better player. I think our Judgement is clouded by his off field antics - but technically I think Mccormack is the better player. (thats nots to say I expect Mccormack to come back to us and cut it at first team level - I don't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikeyp102 Posted April 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2017 I don't think Hogan is quite in tune with the other players yet. He makes the type of run that need a quick first time ball otherwise he'll be offside. I'm hoping that with an injury free pre season the likes of Hourihane and Lansbury will understand his style more and play balls for him to play onto 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nigel Posted April 12, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2017 On 10 April 2017 at 19:16, mikeyp102 said: I don't think Hogan is quite in tune with the other players yet. He makes the type of run that need a quick first time ball otherwise he'll be offside. I'm hoping that with an injury free pre season the likes of Hourihane and Lansbury will understand his style more and play balls for him to play onto Fully agree. The runs he makes are so unlike anyone else's that they are simply not played atm. This will change over time and the goals will come. The great thing about having him and kodge upfront together is that they are so different. Any ball played up front will therefore have a better chance of reaching one of them. im genuinely excited about this partnership next season 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 On 4/10/2017 at 13:50, hippo said: I think our Judgement is clouded by his off field antics - but technically I think Mccormack is the better player. (thats nots to say I expect Mccormack to come back to us and cut it at first team level - I don't) I am loathe to back a player technically better or not when there is an absolute chasm in their attitude. i would not touch a player with an iffy attitude with a ten foot barge pole.....positivity in a squad is sacrosanct. a bad apple, effects the barrel. We have had our unfair share of seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Honestly, I'm just not sure if this one will work out. We don't play to his strengths, we don't particularly look great with 2 up top . Hope I'm wrong but the more I see the more I think we're wasting him completely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Farlz said: Honestly, I'm just not sure if this one will work out. We don't play to his strengths, we don't particularly look great with 2 up top . Hope I'm wrong but the more I see the more I think we're wasting him completely. This is entirely possible. I was a big advocate of us signing him, although do concede that we spent far too much on him. You're right, we fundamentally do not play to his strengths, he's not getting the sort of service he thrived on at Bristol City. This is Bruce's fault based on our approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: This is entirely possible. I was a big advocate of us signing him, although do concede that we spent far too much on him. You're right, we fundamentally do not play to his strengths, he's not getting the sort of service he thrived on at Bristol City. This is Bruce's fault based on our approach. He played for brentford not Bristol city . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Really should've buried that chance infront of the Holte. Another big money villa striker lacking confidence I'm afraid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Really should've buried that chance infront of the Holte. Another big money villa striker lacking confidence I'm afraid! Hopefully he will bang a few in soon and look a different player when full of confidence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, Eastie said: He played for brentford not Bristol city . Yes my bad! Getting my Championship teams beginning with a 'B' all mixed up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 How did he miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 People were ready to toss kodjia out the team to build around this guy. I said earlier I don't think this signing was thought out too much. He can't play as a lone striker and we look crap with 2 upfront. I'm not sure what the long term plan with Scott Hogan will be. With the money already wasted on McCormack, we can't afford another expensive mistake. I think Hogan has positives and is clearly good at this level but i have little faith in Bruce making this signing and the team work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: People were ready to toss kodjia out the team to build around this guy. I said earlier I don't think this signing was thought out too much. He can't play as a lone striker and we look crap with 2 upfront. I'm not sure what the long term plan with Scott Hogan will be. With the money already wasted on McCormack, we can't afford another expensive mistake. I think Hogan has positives and is clearly good at this level but i have little faith in Bruce making this signing and the team work. I think he and kodija will both hit 20 goals next season - a goal at the holte to beat blues will see him on his way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Just now, Eastie said: I think he and kodija will both hit 20 goals next season - a goal at the holte to beat blues will see him on his way Sounds great. Just can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: People were ready to toss kodjia out the team to build around this guy. I said earlier I don't think this signing was thought out too much. He can't play as a lone striker and we look crap with 2 upfront. I'm not sure what the long term plan with Scott Hogan will be. With the money already wasted on McCormack, we can't afford another expensive mistake. I think Hogan has positives and is clearly good at this level but i have little faith in Bruce making this signing and the team work. To be fair he can play as a lone striker, he did so with Brentford and look how well he done. He just doesn't get enough service with us right now, he gets about 1 good chance a game. That's the big issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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