Foxy1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 BTW I don't disagree that he's been excellent and is our best prospect - just in case anyone thought I was intending to "run down our youth players." It's an excellent season. Just the idea that he is the next Eden Hazard or Garath Bale is not justified on the basis of his first professional season. Personally, I'd wanted a few long shots to go in. I don't have stats to hand but don't recall Bale scoring too many goals early in his career. In fact he started notoriously slowly and then exploded when everything clicked in place and he was scoring ridiculous goals. Bit like what happened with Ronaldo at Utd and what we're seeing now with Hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 BTW I don't disagree that he's been excellent and is our best prospect - just in case anyone thought I was intending to "run down our youth players." It's an excellent season. Just the idea that he is the next Eden Hazard or Garath Bale is not justified on the basis of his first professional season. Personally, I'd wanted a few long shots to go in. I don't have stats to hand but don't recall Bale scoring too many goals early in his career. In fact he started notoriously slowly and then exploded when everything clicked in place and he was scoring ridiculous goals. Bit like what happened with Ronaldo at Utd and what we're seeing now with Hazard. 5 goals in 40 for Southampton. What position was he playing? He could score free kicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Delph used to score long range shots for Leeds, is he now world class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great post Tarjei. I think its fair to say that Con is open about his opinion and entitled to it. Whether that be bringing in stats or not. Regarding the long shots I hope Jack can work on them even more. I do kind of agree with him in that sense. Using Bale purely as an example, hes now become incredible at long range shooting as hes become higher up the pitch and matured. Jack tbf has been a lot more defensively sound, helping his left back when possible aswell this season. Also he might be one of those players that hasn't got it in his locker and would prefer to play with the ball (I hope not as you dont get noticed enough these days for assists ! ). But tbh Jack did score quite a few of long rangers aswell at youth level but things are a lot harder (more pressure) at a competitive level... See Tonev thread for more info :/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 So what was the deal with him going to Manchester? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 The boy can dribble and get out of tight situations, we need more of that flair in our squad really. Same Carruthers got injured as he seems of the same ilk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 BTW I don't disagree that he's been excellent and is our best prospect - just in case anyone thought I was intending to "run down our youth players." It's an excellent season. Just the idea that he is the next Eden Hazard or Garath Bale is not justified on the basis of his first professional season. Personally, I'd wanted a few long shots to go in. I don't have stats to hand but don't recall Bale scoring too many goals early in his career. In fact he started notoriously slowly and then exploded when everything clicked in place and he was scoring ridiculous goals. Bit like what happened with Ronaldo at Utd and what we're seeing now with Hazard. Didn't Spurs fail to win for a ridiculously long time whenever Bale played after they first signed him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Personally I'm not too bothered about the long range shooting, I'll be happy to get a bit more skill in the side and will he end up in central midfield anyway? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) I don't think anybody expects him to become the next Gareth Bale. All I expect is that he gives it his all when he dons the claret and blue, hopefully in turn meaning we get a great, young and exciting prospect. Fingers crossed he meets his potential, he can be whatever he wants to be if he works hard enough. Edited April 25, 2014 by samjp26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 It's also really important he has a manager who encourages his creative flair and fits it into the team structure. Is Lambert the man for this, I have my doubts tbh so a takeover could be good for Jack. You only have to see the difference in Barkley's performances for Everton under Martinez and Moyes. Barkley looked nothing special in his loan spells btw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Im positive if Houllier was still here then Grealish would be in the first team or at least on the bench. He has been the only managed that was interested in our youth players. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Im positive if Houllier was still here then Grealish would be in the first team or at least on the bench. He has been the only managed that was interested in our youth players. I'm positive if Houllier was her many things would be better! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 According to Bbc he got the assist for notts first half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yep another assist today. Didn't do great tbh but setting up the only goal of the game is good enough. Also he was in manchester a few days ago because they met some agents I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarjei Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just had a look and Notts Co last game is against Oldham on May 3rd. If they get a point or more from that they should definatley be safe, even if Tranmere wins. Then he can have a party, come home and help Villa do the same. Unforunatly our last two games are away (and against City and Spurs), so it's perhaps not the ideal games to get a debut. Also he was in manchester a few days ago because they met some agents I think. In preparation for discussing a new contract with Villa, I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kevangrealish Posted May 1, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2014 http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2014/5/1/5670736/aston-villa-jack-grealish-notts-county Delighted man. Couldnt have come at a better time. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I just hope the usually knee jerk Villa fans don’t expect him to come back and light up the premier league?He may well do, but he’s been playing in League 1 and a club that could still be relegated in league 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay.P.A Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 ^ Doesn't really matter to be honest, If he's good enough, which I have no doubt he is, who ever the manager is will hopefully give him a chance some point next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2014/5/1/5670736/aston-villa-jack-grealish-notts-county Delighted man. Couldnt have come at a better time. Fantastic. Just hope we can hold on to him. Always a problem for a club at our level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I just hope the usually knee jerk Villa fans don’t expect him to come back and light up the premier league? He may well do, but he’s been playing in League 1 and a club that could still be relegated in league 1. some already do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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