Sulberto21 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Dean Smith mentioned his arse roll thing in the interview on Amazon. Can't remember the exact words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 29, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2020 13 hours ago, Farlz said: Absolutely incredible performance. How he had all that energy god knows. Would hate to be his Mrs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Live footage of him at Victoria Square, Birmingham. On his way into training this morning apparently but wish the kids would keep to social distancing: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouUnastanFren Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: Dean Smith mentioned his arse roll thing in the interview on Amazon. Can't remember the exact words. It was when he was saying how he's an old fashioned all action midfielder. I think he phrased it as "sticks his backside in" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted December 29, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2020 Here he is first thing this morning getting the newspaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lichfield Dean Posted December 29, 2020 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2020 Brilliant interview. Makes a terrible joke about El Ghazi and pokes fun at himself for it, then goes on to say how much he hates other teams and managers complaining about fatigue. He understands how privileged they are and he doesn't take it for granted. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just came to post that. Absolutely love the guy. So grounded and humble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted December 29, 2020 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2020 His dressing room value is immeasurable. He's a brilliant footballer, but the 'being John McGinn' he brings to the club is such a positive - he's funny, he's by all accounts a good trainer, he loves football, he speaks well and he brings a massive infectious enthusiasm to everything around the training ground. They'd never realise, but he's actually exactly the player Arsenal should be looking for, he's a leader by example who loves the game. I'm very, very happy that he's at our club. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blandy Posted December 29, 2020 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2020 One thing that's noticeable (or at least I think I noticed) is also clearly visible with Matt Targett. It's this - a while ago some posters and fans were slating John McGinn a bit and saying he was fat and so on. To me it looks like the whole team has improved in terms of strength and conditioning - looking at Ginny and Targett they've definitely bulked up physique-wise. Jack too, obviously. Targett and McGinn have a kind of Ben Stokes look about them and they've got the stamina and strength which is really helping them play well, to be better than their opponent, which in turn gives them confidence... So I think what I'm saying is that whoever is responsible for the strength and conditioning, plus obviously the players themselves deserves a real pat on the back. These players are a different version of themselves to that of last season and the promotion season. They're basically fitter, more confident and used to the pace of the league. So not just the football coaching, but the other coaching has really helped. A few days ago @TRO mentioned some similarity to mid-late 70s Villa, and I see it too and the fitness and strength factor is a part of that, along with the ability to wallop out some big wins. It's glorious. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 I think McGinn might be better now than he's ever been, his passing seems to have improved a lot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 31 minutes ago, blandy said: One thing that's noticeable (or at least I think I noticed) is also clearly visible with Matt Targett. It's this - a while ago some posters and fans were slating John McGinn a bit and saying he was fat and so on. To me it looks like the whole team has improved in terms of strength and conditioning - looking at Ginny and Targett they've definitely bulked up physique-wise. Jack too, obviously. Targett and McGinn have a kind of Ben Stokes look about them and they've got the stamina and strength which is really helping them play well, to be better than their opponent, which in turn gives them confidence... So I think what I'm saying is that whoever is responsible for the strength and conditioning, plus obviously the players themselves deserves a real pat on the back. These players are a different version of themselves to that of last season and the promotion season. They're basically fitter, more confident and used to the pace of the league. So not just the football coaching, but the other coaching has really helped. A few days ago @TRO mentioned some similarity to mid-late 70s Villa, and I see it too and the fitness and strength factor is a part of that, along with the ability to wallop out some big wins. It's glorious. Speaking from experience, I have a natural bulky build to me, people think I’m fat - I’m not, although it can look like I am. I think SJM is the same as me. Even the slightest change in build shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Looks so much better now he's realised he isn't a striker, whatever Steve Clarke may tell him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 20 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: Speaking from experience, I have a natural bulky build to me, people think I’m fat - I’m not, although it can look like I am. I think SJM is the same as me. Even the slightest change in build shows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, blandy said: One thing that's noticeable (or at least I think I noticed) is also clearly visible with Matt Targett. It's this - a while ago some posters and fans were slating John McGinn a bit and saying he was fat and so on. To me it looks like the whole team has improved in terms of strength and conditioning - looking at Ginny and Targett they've definitely bulked up physique-wise. Jack too, obviously. Targett and McGinn have a kind of Ben Stokes look about them and they've got the stamina and strength which is really helping them play well, to be better than their opponent, which in turn gives them confidence... So I think what I'm saying is that whoever is responsible for the strength and conditioning, plus obviously the players themselves deserves a real pat on the back. These players are a different version of themselves to that of last season and the promotion season. They're basically fitter, more confident and used to the pace of the league. So not just the football coaching, but the other coaching has really helped. A few days ago @TRO mentioned some similarity to mid-late 70s Villa, and I see it too and the fitness and strength factor is a part of that, along with the ability to wallop out some big wins. It's glorious. Indeed I thought people were being harsh on McGinn when he came back, he had obviously had a broken ankle and when he was near the end of his recuperation the lockdown happened and I don't think the players were allowed to Bodymoor Heath to train there. I suspect he has that kind of body that means within a few months of retiring from the game he will put about 5 stone on. Targett and Trez have both got a lot fitter and Jack's physical improvement over the past couple of years has been incredible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Watch any interview, it's obvious these guys love each other. That by itself can lift the level of play within a team by so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, blandy said: One thing that's noticeable (or at least I think I noticed) is also clearly visible with Matt Targett. It's this - a while ago some posters and fans were slating John McGinn a bit and saying he was fat and so on. To me it looks like the whole team has improved in terms of strength and conditioning - looking at Ginny and Targett they've definitely bulked up physique-wise. Jack too, obviously. Targett and McGinn have a kind of Ben Stokes look about them and they've got the stamina and strength which is really helping them play well, to be better than their opponent, which in turn gives them confidence... So I think what I'm saying is that whoever is responsible for the strength and conditioning, plus obviously the players themselves deserves a real pat on the back. These players are a different version of themselves to that of last season and the promotion season. They're basically fitter, more confident and used to the pace of the league. So not just the football coaching, but the other coaching has really helped. A few days ago @TRO mentioned some similarity to mid-late 70s Villa, and I see it too and the fitness and strength factor is a part of that, along with the ability to wallop out some big wins. It's glorious. I have noticed exactly that Pete.....I made a point of highlighting it some time ago, but of course, I didn't know they was actually working on it. Its plain to see, that they have and its so encouraging to witness. They have developed this durability, that is crucial in this league, a massive difference to last season....long may it continue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: Brilliant interview. Makes a terrible joke about El Ghazi and pokes fun at himself for it, then goes on to say how much he hates other teams and managers complaining about fatigue. He understands how privileged they are and he doesn't take it for granted. Tell you what, and this might sound daft, but I love having a Scottish player. Not only because of what you're getting, but their persona and way of speaking is just a total a total trip to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 John McGinn has always been good. Very rarely had a bad game. He gets criticism when he doesn’t have a great game because he has set his own standard that high. Even when he came back from injury he was playing well but getting pelters because he could be so much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 29, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Tell you what, and this might sound daft, but I love having a Scottish player. Not only because of what you're getting, but their persona and way of speaking is just a total a total trip to me. Ochh, calm down wee man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted December 29, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2020 4 hours ago, useless said: I think McGinn might be better now than he's ever been, his passing seems to have improved a lot. A side of his game that is improving. It was one side of his game that was never the strongest, at times, when he was with us and could be frustrating. His stamina also, seems to be getting back up since his injury. Great news for the Villa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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