bannedfromHandV Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: He is quickly becoming more than just an attacking midfielder and on the way to being the complete midfielder I feel. He's definitely improved significantly in his defensive work which has been bolstered by his improvement in physique and strength. I think he'll always veer on the attacking side of the game primarily but it's more than useful to be decent in other aspects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: He's definitely improved significantly in his defensive work which has been bolstered by his improvement in physique and strength. I think he'll always veer on the attacking side of the game primarily but it's more than useful to be decent in other aspects. He made a cracking tackle on Saturday at one stage in the first half in our half. Then got straight up and moved forward with the ball in to the opposing half. I couldn't believe what I was seeing from a Villa player. It really has been a depressing couple of years hasn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 He is finally realising there is more to it than just attacking. His work ethic and fitness has improved tenfolds since he has returned from injury. Credit to the lad. When he plays like that.. there is less pressure to create on him as hes putting in a shift as well. Whereas before we needed him to create as he was just a passenger if he didnt. Fair play. Credit to Steve Bruce and John Terry and all the coaching staff and senior players. Really really had an effect on him and other players too likely. Terry imp articular.. wow. the way he treats him.. its like his own son. Arm around the shoulder. You could see Jack looks upto him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheAuthority Posted May 17, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2018 Brucey said in his press conference that he is challenging Jack to cover 12K per game. He said something along the lines of "he wants to be a central midfielder so he needs to cover that distance every match - he isn't there yet but he's getting close." I'm glad jack finally has a manager who understands what it takes to be a winner and who has surrounded him with players that understand what it takes to be a winner. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Of course, the most amazing thing about Jack becoming so damn good is that Sir Gary Cahill actually correctly predicted what a great player he'd become. Re-reading the first few pages of this thread is very interesting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2018 Box to box midfielder par excellence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjmooney Posted May 17, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2018 On 06/07/2010 at 02:02, Mr_Dogg said: A 14 year old has more technical ability than Adam Johnson? I await this Messi/Van Basten/Xavi hybrid. Well, here he is. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannedfromHandV Posted May 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, MrDuck said: Of course, the most amazing thing about Jack becoming so damn good is that Sir Gary Cahill actually correctly predicted what a great player he'd become. Re-reading the first few pages of this thread is very interesting! Every dog has his day 1 out of 250 like...... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 17, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, mjmooney said: Well, here he is. So I'm not the only one who went back to the start of this thread Got a good laugh out of it, before it descended into the usual And Adam Johnson eh? How the mighty fall. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Every dog has his day 1 out of 250 like...... Aw... Don’t be mean to SGC. I love his boundless optimism and enthusiasm for our younger players. Edited May 17, 2018 by briny_ear 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Whatever happened to the great Ethan Moore anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 36 minutes ago, Mantis said: Whatever happened to the great Ethan Moore anyway? Driving a taxi around kidderminster isn't he?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 17/05/2018 at 13:43, Mantis said: Whatever happened to the great Ethan Moore anyway? Started this thread didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) What's also fantastic about page 1 is a current premier league player saying he hoping Jack makes it Probably posted while looking through universities to attend. Edited May 19, 2018 by Tomaszk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 17/05/2018 at 11:48, bannedfromHandV said: Every dog has his day 1 out of 250 like...... Cruel but wonderful use of that phrase, top marks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Didn't his brother Kevin post on here prior to Jack getting in the first team I seem to recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 19, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, dounavilla said: Didn't his brother Kevin post on here prior to Jack getting in the first team I seem to recall. yep left when Jack broke through for obvious reasons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted May 19, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 05/07/2010 at 23:20, sir_gary_cahill said: I'd say Adam Johnson is a good comparison but Grealish has far more technical ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 On 17/05/2018 at 12:17, MrDuck said: Of course, the most amazing thing about Jack becoming so damn good is that Sir Gary Cahill actually correctly predicted what a great player he'd become. Re-reading the first few pages of this thread is very interesting! If that is the case, we will have an OUTSTANDING team of Champions League winners in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 20, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 20, 2018 Good interview with Jack today in the Mirror I think. Sounds like he's in a good place mentally to kick on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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