mikeyp102 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 It's no surprise he's been like he has. I said at the start that if fit he'd easily be the best defender in the league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I can't believe anyone was actually against him coming in. The most accomplished centre half in the Premier League in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, pacbuddies said: I can't believe anyone was actually against him coming in. The most accomplished centre half in the Premier League in years. I didn't realise they where? To me it was quite a coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: I didn't realise they where? To me it was quite a coup. IIRC there were a few doubters. Posted by villa89 back in June: He's been finished for a while now and I only see him being a more expensive Tommy Elphick. It's one of the problems when you have a manager like Steve Bruce, he thinks signings like this are a great thing and they aren't. Edited November 2, 2017 by pacbuddies 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 He'll never be God, but, Mcgrath-esque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fightoffyour Posted November 2, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2017 The truth is... The truth is, I suppose, I like you... I like you, John. Is that such a crime? Should I be hounded to the ends of the Earth just for liking you? I like you and if you can't handle it, you can just... you know, **** off. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I missed the match and the sky sports highlight on the app don’t show much, is there anyway to watch extended highlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 2, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm not surprised at how good he's been. I am however at how he's played every league minute so far though. I never subscribed to the train of thought that he'd be a crock and he'd barely manage 20 games for us that some people were peddling. But I must admit I thought he'd have to miss the odd game here and there to recover. He is a questionable character off the pitch, but rarely in his career can you fault him on it. Took him a couple of games to settle in here but he and Chester have been superb this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We're in the s*** if he gets injured. Has been brilliant this season at the back with Chester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Absolutely sensationalist. Love JT We really need to keep him as a coach at all costs at end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Absolutely sensationalist. Love JT We really need to keep him as a coach at all costs at end of the season. Assuming he doesn't want one last season in the Prem I agree. We need him in and around the club for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 2, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, Daweii said: Assuming he doesn't want one last season in the Prem I agree. We need him in and around the club for years to come. I thought he was dropping down lower than he could have when he came here. I think he could have managed a season at a lower end Prem club this season. I don't think a year of Championship football will change that, even at his age. If we get promoted I expect him to be part of the squad next season. I imagine he'll play a lot less than he has this season, but he'll play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Still comfortably a Champions League quality player. His positioning, particularly when crosses are about to come in, is absolutely faultless. He always knows where his man is, he's very comfortable with the ball at his feet, his decision making really is good. He's not as quick as he was when he was 26, which is probably why his overall quality has dipped a little, but if you put him in any CB pairing with a fairly quick defender, he'd still be able to play at the very top level. Honestly? Probably the best signing we've made since Laursen - and definitely in the top 5 signing of my lifetime, that's how highly I regard him. He's a winner, he has influence, he's sensible, he's reliable and my god - we're lucky to have him at this stage. Keep it up John. A huge reason we've got 7 clean sheets in 12 games. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, Daweii said: Assuming he doesn't want one last season in the Prem I agree. We need him in and around the club for years to come. I dont think he will wnat to come up against CHelsea if we go up to be honest as a player. But as a coach I think he adds a hell of a lot of value . Up there with Laursen and Mellberg for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tommo_b said: I missed the match and the sky sports highlight on the app don’t show much, is there anyway to watch extended highlights? YouTube on the avfc site later today . Edited November 2, 2017 by Eastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 16 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I dont think he will wnat to come up against CHelsea if we go up to be honest as a player. But as a coach I think he adds a hell of a lot of value . Up there with Laursen and Mellberg for me Could easily sign a deal and miss the Chelsea games but he would get a fantastic reception from them if he did play - there is a 12 month option on his contract if both parties are happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 If he did play against Chelsea, we'd see him as a 30 year old again, he'd play that hard/well. He'd be absolutely determined to have a brilliant game and I'd stick a £10 on him to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 56 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Absolutely sensationalist. Love JT We really need to keep him as a coach at all costs at end of the season. Why? What makes you think he's a good coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 After a shakey start he simply looks a cut above at this level. Despite seeing him play a lot over the years at premier league level I'm surprised at how good he is on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Our POTS so far, shame he's a .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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