Popular Post fightoffyour Posted March 10, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone play football like Jack. It just looks so effortless. He dribbles past players with such close control that it appears to be at walking pace, but he’s actually sprinting, also effortlessly. At other times, 2 or 3 players are surrounding him, but they don’t go in for the tackle because they know they have no chance of winning the ball. I don’t think he’s given the ball away once since coming back from his injury. He might be the best Villa player I’ve ever seen. If not, he’s on track to becoming it. Edited March 10, 2018 by fightoffyour 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted March 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2018 The thing I don't understand is how he can run himself into a corner with 3 players on him with no hope of achieving anything yet still manage to squeeze the ball out to a teammate. Every single time tonight he looked like he'd gotten into an impossible position he managed to rescue it. Every single time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2018 I think he has today proven himself the outstanding player in this league showing all pretenders what it takes. Sublime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone play football like Jack. It just looks so effortless. He dribbles past players with such close control that it appears to be at walking pace, but he’s actually sprinting, also effortlessly. At other times, 2 or 3 players are surrounding him, but they don’t go in for the tackle because they know they have no chance of winning the ball. I don’t think he’s given the ball away once since coming back from his injury. He might be the best Villa player I’ve ever seen. If not, he’s on track to becoming it. He's quietly going about looking a tinsy bit like Sid Cowans. Nowhere near him yet but unquestionably on that path to greatness. Just need to keep it up for another 12 or 13 years though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Totally have to buy a shirt with his name. Absolute legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2018 15 hours ago, bobzy said: I think this is worth a rehash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just now, Mantis said: What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? I wonder about this too. It's like night and day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just now, Mantis said: What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? honestly, I think it’s just consistent game time and a slightly older head. He never really had a good run of games, it was always ‘show promise’ and then long injury or off the field issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: I think this is worth a rehash. "Gulf in class" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 He should be at a champs league club next season. Technical ability that is the match of any other player in the premier league. If he could just get to work with a higher quality of player and better coaching staff, he might even have consistent end product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 To think he only has one goal this season. Playmaker is his deal, but with some improved finishing he'd be the complete package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, Mantis said: What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? Steve Bruce and John Terry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Completely controlled the game again. He is so important to us. A delight to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 2 hours ago, fightoffyour said: I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone play football like Jack. It just looks so effortless. He dribbles past players with such close control that it appears to be at walking pace, but he’s actually sprinting, also effortlessly. At other times, 2 or 3 players are surrounding him, but they don’t go in for the tackle because they know they have no chance of winning the ball. I don’t think he’s given the ball away once since coming back from his injury. He might be the best Villa player I’ve ever seen. If not, he’s on track to becoming it. He is a special talent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Mantis said: What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? Defo John Terry has had an influence, also apparently i heard when he first got his kidney injury the first assessment was that it could be career ending. Put a lot of things into perspective for him and the realisation that you have to take the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Southgate should take him to Russia IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I think it should at least be considered...lallana hasnt played that much football, barkley has gone to shit, alli's form has dipped, ward prowse isnt next, lingard is shit but scores big goals for utd so he'll be going As for whats changed, i think he benefits from playing with freedom in a number 10 role with 2 proper wide men stretching the pitch and making themselves available all the time I dont think he will get the same with england so probably wont be effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted March 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Mantis said: What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? Terry, Bruce, the very scary kidney injury, and finally some consistency at the club. Before this season he's had 7 managers in what, 3 seasons? I don't think you you can overstate how much effect working with the same coaching team for 18 moths has done. But you're right, Terry has been there, done that, and worked with the best. Words of encouragement and advice from JT I'm convinced have really helped a young man like Jack. Hope we keep them both next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 6 hours ago, Mantis said: What's changed this season? He's always shown flashes of brilliance but he's totally stepped it up this year. Is it Terry's presence? Bruce having complete faith in him which he didn't last year and Terry, clearly both have had a positive effect. For me the biggest change is his physical side. His injury has allowed his transformation from boy to man much quicker. Absolute blessing in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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