rodders0223 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Tumblerseven said: Who would trade this guy for westwood aka mister invisible? No, but give me Bacuna over him and day of the week. Bloke knew how to take a free kick! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted November 3, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2018 Watched him again last night and it seemed his role has changed from when he first came to you and since the new management team came in. He did not seem to be flying all over midfield but staying mainly on the right and fairly well forward. He therefore did not get involved as much as I have seen before but what he did was neat and tidy with some telling passes and through balls. I also noticed he did not take any of the set pieces which he had been doing in previous games I watched. As I posted last time, this happened with us as they tended to be "floaty" with not enough pace on them so perhaps Smith has had the same thought. Anyway another solid performance, as it was from Grealish till he tired after 70+ minutes and most importantly 3points. Reply to this topic... GO TO TOPIC LISTINGVilla Talk NEXT UNREAD TOPICConor Hourihane Unread Content Mark site read Home Football Villa Talk John McGinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 12 hours ago, sidcow said: I have absolutely no idea how he keeps the ball sometimes, he should lose it but bends over double and the opponents just can't get near the ball. I've never seen anything like it. Agree. Completely different player and completely different method but the last player we had who sheltered the ball like that was Barry. Teams couldn’t get the ball off him but it was never clear why.....same with McGinn. Do we know who scouted him ? And are there any more ‘ up there’ ! Worth his weight in gold if he keeps this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 12 hours ago, rodders0223 said: No, but give me Bacuna over him and day of the week. Bloke knew how to take a free kick! He did. Trouble is it was just the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForfarVillan Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 03/11/2018 at 12:39, terrytini said: Agree. Completely different player and completely different method but the last player we had who sheltered the ball like that was Barry. Teams couldn’t get the ball off him but it was never clear why.....same with McGinn. Do we know who scouted him ? And are there any more ‘ up there’ ! Worth his weight in gold if he keeps this up. Despite what you're led to believe yea there are lots of talented players up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted November 5, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 03/11/2018 at 12:39, terrytini said: Agree. Completely different player and completely different method but the last player we had who sheltered the ball like that was Barry. Teams couldn’t get the ball off him but it was never clear why.....same with McGinn. Do we know who scouted him ? And are there any more ‘ up there’ ! Worth his weight in gold if he keeps this up. We certainly haven't got anyone now and our midfield is struggling without McGinn , McGeouch ( went to Sunderland) and Allan (back to Celtic) from last year. More often than not players who come down to England don't seem to really make it , Stewart to Birmingham for example last year, and one exception at present is Robertson at Liverpool. Other players from abroad get a foothold up here before moving South eg: Sol Bamba, Van Dijk etc One attribute McGinn has ( amongst many) is his strength which you need if moving to the Championship or Premier league of which many young Scottish players lack and they are eased off the ball . If anyone else turns up at Hibs we will let the Villa scouts know. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 His strength is phenomenal. A new great joy is watching players literally bounce off him poleaxed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted November 5, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2018 He certainly can shield the ball using his arse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Villan4Life Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) On 03/11/2018 at 12:39, terrytini said: Agree. Completely different player and completely different method but the last player we had who sheltered the ball like that was Barry. Teams couldn’t get the ball off him but it was never clear why.....same with McGinn. Do we know who scouted him ? And are there any more ‘ up there’ ! Worth his weight in gold if he keeps this up. I believe Stan Ternant scouting him and made suggestion as he found Andrew Robertson up North. McGinn was being watched in Scotland by number of club as West Ham failed with £5.5mil bid for McGinn in January as David Moyes wanted him also likes of Brighton & Derby been watching him earlier this summer. See my post on Jan Speculation for suggestions. Quite few good kids up there Edited November 5, 2018 by Villan4Life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 03/11/2018 at 07:41, terrytini said: He did. Trouble is it was just the one. Damn that one was good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) I bet he scares the hell out of the opposition. Real terrier. He is like a Gattuso with a great left foot. I like how’s he’s making runs forward but I’d like to see him in the middle more breaking up play with Jack the one pushing on. Edited November 6, 2018 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted November 10, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2018 This kid is going to be a legend for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Sheer class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rodders0223 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 In pure business sense, he's already a £15m player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Bloke is unbelievable. Best signing we've made for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I'm sure I saw him covering every blade of grass in my back garden during the second half. He's **** everywhere. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 We will lose him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Our best and most important player this season without a doubt. The intensity is always there but fantastic end product today as well, bagging a goal and an assist. I think he can get close to 10 goals this season. Excellent player at this level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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