Hobbit Feet Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Just read on sky sports news that Ross Barkley is injured and won’t be in the Chelsea squad, will be interesting to see if Southgate keeps his word And calls up Jack if he doesn’t make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Southgate is a world class idiot and was very lucky to get to the semi finals last year, he's a shite manager, showed it at Boro. I'm happy for Grealish to not be involved for now since I want him fit for us but long term it's pretty important that he gets into the England squad whilst here, we don't want him looking to move on because he feels he can't fulfil ambitions here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Disappointing he's only 50/50, thought Dean was saying injury wasn't that bad? Guess he'll be on the bench and we'll see how it goes as to how long he gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Getting deja vu from last season. "Just shin splints" turned into 3 months. Hope his loss doesn't affect us too badly. We were looking to be comfortably out of a relegation fight with him, hope we don't get sucked in if he misses too many games. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 those calves are a gift and a curse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: thought Dean was saying injury wasn't that bad? Mind games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 In fairness to Southgate, starting to wonder now if DS has asked him to keep Jack out of the squad this time round as he's carrying this injury, but to make it out to be a tactical thing as a courtesy to the club. Remember all the furore around Roberto Martinez announcing that Vertonghen was injured when Spurs were keeping it secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Really don't want him playing unless he is absolutely 100% rather he missed Sunday and rested over the international break than be absent for a run of games later down the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 We can beat the Dingles without him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted November 9, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2019 So the Villa Official Instagram puts a quote from the boss's press conference about Jack needing to continue to work hard for Villa and impress people to get into the squad - the first reply? From Jack Grealish and simply: "Midfielder***" I think it's fair to say he feels the same way about Gareth's stupid press conference as the rest of us! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Don’t think he will play Sunday, Always a doubt, so think that is why he wasn’t included in the England squad Should get at least a point Sunday UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Can’t see him featuring until Newcastle and that’s assuming he’s ready by then. If he’s only 50/50 then I can see how Smith plays him. He won’t and he probably shouldn’t either to avoid making things worse. He’s essential to our hopes of survival so we need to be sensible with him. Like we were last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 08/11/2019 at 19:32, Hobbit Feet said: Just read on sky sports news that Ross Barkley is injured and won’t be in the Chelsea squad, will be interesting to see if Southgate keeps his word And calls up Jack if he doesn’t make it. Let's hope, but I think SG is a god damn lunatic that is power drunk and is a manager made from the old class that has his favourites. To me he's one of those managers who doesnt hand out england squad chances to youngsters unless you are in the top six or seven in the prem. I'd even say that someone in Jacks position, he will still be kept out by playes of the top six or seven clubs no matter how good he does, even if they are on the bench or in the squad for those top clubs. Its disgusting because it really does all look as if someone is getting handouts from the top clubs to either develop players for the top bunch on an international level or keep them in the public eye long for them to make a name for themselves anyhow. Remember that clubs gain extra funds for each player on international duty, there's an awful lot of money at stake for the top clubs, but I'm speaking about conspiracy and conspiracy always gets downplayed and it just never really happens does it. I fear that SG is keeping Jack out of England on purpose for what reason though?? It's not as if SG didn't already land himself in it when he said Jack needs to be playing prem football, SG has proven he will go back on his words time and time again regarding Jack so I don't trust the guy to give Jack a chance. Look at Jacks stats, they speak for themself in regards to being compared to many of the England players already in that squad. Yeah SG in absoloute BONKERS for what reason though is the question, there's just way to many reasons it could be as to why he hasn't chosen Jack Grealish yet, all of those reasons are deeply worrying if not damn annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted November 10, 2019 Moderator Share Posted November 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Dave-R said: I think SG is a god damn lunatic that is power drunk and is a manager made from the old class that has his favourites. To me he's one of those managers who doesnt hand out england squad chances to youngsters unless you are in the top six or seven in the prem This is the full 100% wrong. I’m actually staggered that anyone could be that wrong. Southgate almost reluctantly took over the full team from his position as under 21s manager when fat Sam was sacked for drinking pints of wine or whatever it was. Since he’s been in the job, he’s consistently picked youngsters from all over and given them a chance. He’s also given players like Tyrone Mings his chance. On Jack, he’s said he’s very very close. Barkley scored 2 goals for England in his last game, I think. England’s team got to the semi final of the World Cup. It’s not a bad side. It doesn’t need continual changes, picking whoever is the latest name to be picked up by the media. Jack will get in, he’s too good not to, but he has no right to automatically be picked when others are also playing really well. Competition for a few places is really tough. Jack’s injury timing didn’t help either . Southgate is the opposite of all the accusations you make. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, blandy said: This is the full 100% wrong. I’m actually staggered that anyone could be that wrong. Southgate almost reluctantly took over the full team from his position as under 21s manager when fat Sam was sacked for drinking pints of wine or whatever it was. Since he’s been in the job, he’s consistently picked youngsters from all over and given them a chance. He’s also given players like Tyrone Mings his chance. On Jack, he’s said he’s very very close. Barkley scored 2 goals for England in his last game, I think. England’s team got to the semi final of the World Cup. It’s not a bad side. It doesn’t need continual changes, picking whoever is the latest name to be picked up by the media. Jack will get in, he’s too good not to, but he has no right to automatically be picked when others are also playing really well. Competition for a few places is really tough. Jack’s injury timing didn’t help either . Southgate is the opposite of all the accusations you make. That was then this is now, he's changed and that happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I hope he’s fit and playing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Strangely, the Guardian has him starting today and hasn't even put him in as doubtful, do they know something we don't?: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/09/wolves-aston-villa-match-preview-premier-league Either way, if you take Jack out of that team and put Douglas Luiz in it's still a good side and there's enough quality there to get something at Wolves. We will miss Jack's quality in the final third though so fingers crossed he does make today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2019 I really fear his injury is worse than they are letting on. They did the same last time he was injured and he ended up being out for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I really fear his injury is worse than they are letting on. They did the same last time he was injured and he ended up being out for months. Don't really see what they'd have to gain from doing that again. He was said to be 50-50 for today's game so will probably be back next week. Edited November 10, 2019 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Mantis said: Don't really see what they'd have to gain from doing that again. He was said to be 50-50 for today's game so will probably be back next week. Hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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