DJ_Villain Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mantis said: Amazingly, he's only played seven full Premier League games for Chelsea in the past 3 years. Both he and Jack Rodwell could have had much more productive and impressive careers had they not moved to Chelsea and Man City, respectively... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, DJ_Villain said: Both he and Jack Rodwell could have had much more productive and impressive careers had they not moved to Chelsea and Man City, respectively... You could say the same with someone like Lansbury and Villa though. You have to back yourself to go break into a team and not everyone will do it. And Ross has, to my mind, not wasted too long there - a couple of years then off to find regular football. Roswell is a whole different kettle of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WhatAboutTheFinish Posted October 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Adam2003 said: You could say the same with someone like Lansbury and Villa though. You have to back yourself to go break into a team and not everyone will do it. And Ross has, to my mind, not wasted too long there - a couple of years then off to find regular football. Roswell is a whole different kettle of fish. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 21 hours ago, myko said: Best debut since Carles Gil (also against Liverpool) Seriously though what a tank I hope that's the only time we will have to compare the 2 players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompedyret Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Jack and Ross had a definitive chemistry and their interplay sometimes made it seem like they've played together for years already. I guess they knew each other from the national team, but still. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Let's just buy him before the end of the domestic window and be done with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Gompedyret said: Jack and Ross had a definitive chemistry and their interplay sometimes made it seem like they've played together for years already. I guess they knew each other from the national team, but still. I was thinking this. Have they played a lot together in the England under 23s/21s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I think he has changed the dynamic of the team. As much as I appreciate what Connor has done, he just cant run like Ross. The pressure taken off Jack, with Douglas, SJM and Ross, or as I am now calling them the Funboy three. it ain't what they do it's the way that they do it, it ain't what they do it's the way that they do it, and that's what gets results. who do the opposition try to mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YouUnastanFren Posted October 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, colhint said: or as I am now calling them the Funboy three. This nickname is so bad that I couldn't help but read it in the voice of Boyle from Brooklyn 99 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, colhint said: I think he has changed the dynamic of the team. As much as I appreciate what Connor has done, he just cant run like Ross. The pressure taken off Jack, with Douglas, SJM and Ross, or as I am now calling them the Funboy three. it ain't what they do it's the way that they do it, it ain't what they do it's the way that they do it, and that's what gets results. who do the opposition try to mark? Oh god, if that takes off people will think that the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, KentVillan said: Funnily enough, when Barkley first broke through at Everton I remember thinking this was the next Gazza. Seemed to have the full package of dribbling ability, passing range, and physical strength and speed. Since then his career had dipped, and while I was sure this was a good signing (purely as an upgrade on Hourihane), I wasn't expecting it to be quite as inspired as it now looks. The interplay between Grealish and Barkley will be filling up highlights reels all seasons. Throw in a bit of cheek from McGinn and Luiz, and we could be seeing some very, very sexy football at Villa Park. As others have said, just having one extra creative player in there has a massive effect on how opposition teams defend against Jack. It will really allow him to prove how good he is on a consistent basis, and he will love linking up with Barkley around the box. This is why it could completely revolutionise us, as it already seems it may have going on Liverpool. Jack has looked outstanding whilst being shackled. When he can play a) with more space/less attention and b) someone else is also doing the same thing and c) Jack finally has someone on his level, combined with a tricky mobile forward it will be absolutely lethal. It won't always be roses but I can see us giving more teams a serious spanking. If you can put 7 past Liverpool the world is your bowl of lychees. Edited October 6, 2020 by sidcow 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2020 13 hours ago, Mantis said: Amazingly, he's only played seven full Premier League games for Chelsea in the past 3 years. Is that for real? If so it's staggering. If so he won't be desperate to get back there. Hopefully we can get him hooked on Villa (as so many do) and the owners can sell him the same Vision as Jack to keep him permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, sidcow said: Is that for real? If so it's staggering. If so he won't be desperate to get back there. Hopefully we can get him hooked on Villa (as so many do) and the owners can sell him the same Vision as Jack to keep him permanently. Yeah I think it's real. Maybe just league. He's had lots of appearances for Chelsea but rarely gets a whole 90 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 He's got the lot really. Nice if he could realise his potential at Villa. We have got a very good midfield now but I worry if any of them get injured the replacements wont be up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Gompedyret said: Jack and Ross had a definitive chemistry and their interplay sometimes made it seem like they've played together for years already. I guess they knew each other from the national team, but still. them 2 plus Watkins will cause hassle for many teams, movement of Watkins gave the other 2 so much space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapleVilla Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Last season it was give it to Jack and hope for the best. This season with Barkley and Watkins it gives Jack a lot more freedom and it's less obvious that everything will go through him. Because now it can be Jack, Barkley, Watkins, McGinn or any combination of them. I thought on Sunday "Jack didn't really dominate the game like maybe some games last season. Maybe not the best game he's ever had". BUT once I realised how stupid that thought was! I saw his stats and watched the highlights again, he actually had one of it not the most productive games he's ever had. The reason for my initial thoughts was 1. shock at the magnitude of the scoreline 2. the performance of the team as a whole BUT when you look back, because of Barkley and Watkins linking up with Jack as well as McGinn. It just blows my mind that Jack had such an incredible game, yet it wasn't glaringly obvious, because of the likes of Barkley and Watkins and what they contributed. The difference between Sunday and the West Ham game is insane. I know it's only one game but I think the Barkley signing is a bit like the Reina signing in January. Very astute and not a signing that will just add another piece of quality to the team. It'll bring out the best of what we already had. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Barkley, watkins and grealish as a trio. U gotta love it tbh. Then add SJM.....I think we are in a place now where we have multiple attacking threats and the difference shows. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Just put Barkley in my Dream team. When he gets match fit and a bit of shooting practice to sharpen up. Im thinking at least 15 goals and 8 assists, before the end of the season. He has it in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Ross playing in the middle has clearly opened up space on the flanks for the wingers to exploit......the future bodes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, sidcow said: Jack has looked outstanding whilst being shackled. Absolutely. We still haven't seen his top level, we've just put some good players round him. He's had this in his locker for years. Christ knows what he could do with Kane, Sancho and Sterling around him. Probably win us a world cup or something silly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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