Jonathan Kodjia - SOLD

[Smirker]

Good to have The Kodge back.

[cheltenhamlion]

Kodjia being fit would be a very timely boost in the run in.

[in exile]

Kodjia to play in a behind closed doors friendly this week according to SB...

Looks like he came through his scheduled 45 minuets ok, as did Green.
(by the way, it was against Peterborough and a 1-1 draw. No idea who scored or played)

[paul_e]

Kodjia to play in a behind closed doors friendly this week according to SB...

Looks like he came through his scheduled 45 minuets ok, as did Green.
(by the way, it was against Peterborough and a 1-1 draw. No idea who scored or played)

Not far off the schedule I suggested then, just a closed friendly rather than a U23 game.  I think he'll be in the squad by the middle of April and will make 3-4 appearances by the end of the regular season, meaning he should be up to speed for the play offs, which is a massive boost.

[Toronto Villa]

Kodja is not only a difference maker when fit he provides an injection of confidence to the entire squad, club and fans. Having him lead the line makes us infinitely more dangerous.

[Hookeysmith]

So if fully fit is he thrown straight in as the lone striker?

Hogan already pushed out so that would probably cause some moodiness with Grabben who has seemingly got form

[Toronto Villa]

So if fully fit is he thrown straight in as the lone striker?

Hogan already pushed out so that would probably cause some moodiness with Grabben who has seemingly got form

If Grabben is scoring goals then no reason to change anything and we have the luxury of unleashing Kodjia off the bench. But if there is any doubt at all about Grabben and Kodjia is fit and ready to roll then you go with Jimmy.

[cheltenhamlion]

Round was clear last night that it was a couple of weeks before they expect him available for the first team.

[Toronto Villa]

Round was clear last night that it was a couple of weeks before they expect him available for the first team.

Yes hopefully for the final few games and playoffs. It would be wonderful if somehow a miracle has occurred and instead he is banging in the goals to secure promotion vs Millwall.

[cheltenhamlion]

Easter a little to early but the weekend after was the gist of it.

[Toronto Villa]

Cardiff might be too soon on the 10th, but Leeds at Villa Park on April 13th is what I was thinking.

[Steve67]

What a boost that would be. Fantastic player.

[Matt Collins]

Couple of weeks?

I’d assumed a month or so after all this time out

Maybe in time for the play offs

[Hookeysmith]

Couple of weeks?

I’d assumed a month or so after all this time out

Maybe in time for the play offs

Remember these players are intrinsically professional athletes so he maybe ring rusty but its not like he will turn back up with a LGV drivers beer gut


That was Gabby

[Ad@m]

So if fully fit is he thrown straight in as the lone striker?

Hogan already pushed out so that would probably cause some moodiness with Grabben who has seemingly got form

If Grabben is scoring goals then no reason to change anything and we have the luxury of unleashing Kodjia off the bench. But if there is any doubt at all about Grabben and Kodjia is fit and ready to roll then you go with Jimmy.

Another option is playing him out left in place of Adomah.  A front three of Snodgrass, Grabban and Kodjia, with Grealish and Hourihane behind would do most teams serious damage!