Dr_Pangloss Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) On 7/24/2017 at 13:03, bobzy said: Jedinak was one of the root causes of our scoring problems, for me. Just no ability to play effective passes in the middle of the park and a large contributor to "hoofball" (not himself, but because of this). However, he was so solid (crew) defensively that we couldn't leave him out of the side. If Whelan can be the defensive side of Jedinak as well as an actual footballer who can pass, then we're on to a winner. This is totally right, Jedinak is far to 'specialist'. If we play more aggressively and with more adventure Jedinak will not be integral at all. Having someone in his position who will do more with the ball will be a massive positive for us. Edited July 27, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 15 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: What's your worry? Mile Jedinak is 32 and Whelan 33. As a 33 year old man I take umbrage with you labeling that as 'mid 30's' I agree. by the way welcome back Look forward to some more debates ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I agree. by the way welcome back Look forward to some more debates ! Lots of people will join in. Explains why people call Villatalk a bunch of Mass Debaters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I am highly delighted we are going in to this campaign with 2 formidable ball winners. different in their make up, but crucial to our challenge. too often in the past for me, we have lost this kind of player and it has changed for the worst our whole dynamic. i welcome this move by the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 11 hours ago, Demitri_C said: I agree. by the way welcome back Look forward to some more debates ! And more home made videos with villa songs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Villa Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 We have been too soft in midfield for far too long. Whelan will not fade away under pressure and instead help our more creative players finally emerge from their shells. Not sure he would work alongside Jedinak but equally I wouldn't expect us to lose any physical game with them both on the pitch and Samba at the back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 He's immense, our stand out player this first half against Watford. His passing ability has really surprised me, pinging balls out wide for fun. Could this be the start of us playing actual fast direct attacking football..? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 We appear to have signed the Irish Pirlo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 29, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 29, 2017 Very impressed with him this half. Quick to win the ball and quick to release it forwards. Has broken forward on a couple of occasions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 playing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 He is better than Paul Scholes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 we have been missing a player like this for years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Superb first half performance, I think he tired in the second half, bodes well for the new season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I already look stupid for moaning when he was linked, he was excellent today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Farlz said: I already look stupid for moaning when he was linked, he was excellent today fans are no different from players.....we mature......and see things differently as we do. He and his kind are crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 1 hour ago, wazzap24 said: We appear to have signed the Irish Pirlo! I am sure Mr. Dunphy will disagree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Easily our motm today I thought. Tackled, passed and covered well for out of position defenders. Edited July 29, 2017 by poitier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: I am sure Mr. Dunphy will disagree with you Eamonn Dunphy disagree's with just about everything. If he agreed with me.....i would be questioning myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 1 hour ago, rodders0223 said: He is better than Paul Scholes. wow.......easy tiger. but he's good i will grant you.....Stoke can't be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 29, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, TRO said: wow.......easy tiger. but he's good i will grant you.....Stoke can't be happy. Exactly, talk about exaggerations! ....scholes could only dream of being glen Whelan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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