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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: IFWaters on October 28, 2016, 07:30:08 PM
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Sorry to raise this just as we seem to be turning a corner, but any idea who we will lose and for how long ?
Kodija plays for Ivory Coast who are in it.
Ayew and Adomah play for Ghana who are in it.
Gestede plays for Benin who ARENT in it.
any others ?
didnt Dr X say something about loans to cover, not easy with that trio out for what 4-6 weeks.
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So this means we got Rudi, Gaby, Ross and the kids for attacking option. Don't know who could join us on loan though. Perhaps looking at MLS in America should be ideal solution.
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Arise young Rushian!
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You win nothing with kids
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Whereas you get 17 points a season with old ones. Not having a go at you c o 82. I am just very bitter about how little game time RH-M has had.
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So this means we got Rudi, Gaby, Ross and the kids for attacking option. Don't know who could join us on loan though. Perhaps looking at MLS in America should be ideal solution.
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Once again the forgotten man of Villa Park, Libor Kozak, appears to have been er, forgotten.
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Aren't we loaning Messi as cover?
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Don't know if Kozak is fit or injured.
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Could really derail us if we're not careful. Anyone expecting gabby and rudy to score the goals?
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Just looking at this, the group games start on 14th Jan, meaning that we will probably lose our players after the Cardiff game on the 2nd Jan (hopefully we can keep them for that game).
On the 7th Jan, we have the FA Cup round 3. Under normal circumstances, I would hope to lose this, in order to focus on the league. However, on 28 Jan, we are scheduled to play Bristol City. If one of us win in round 3, this will mean that the game on the 28th gets postponed.
The group games for the African cup finish on 25th January and the quarter finals take place on the 28th & 29th January.
If our players teams are knocked out by quarter final stage and we are able to get the Bristol game postponed, the only games the players would miss would be Wolves and Brentford away and Preston at home. The next game would be Forest away on 4th Feb, which may also be a bit too soon, if the players had played in a quarter final.
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We might get someone in. But could also be the time for Rudy, gabby, RHM or McCormack to shine
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Also by January we can have got some players in that Bruce wants and players out that he doesn't fancy
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True but I'd rather he concentrated on the midfield
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I had a quick look at possible short term loans to help fill in for Kodija, Ayew and Adomah. MLS looks to be a good source... David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo anyone ?
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We should be fine. Kodj and Ayew are obviously going to be misses - but we've got enough numbers: Gestede, McCormack, Gabby, Adomah and Grealish is enough for the forward positions. We've an embarrassment of riches up-front at this level.
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Rushian HM needs some game time. Not exactly encouraging him to sign a new contract. He should be on the bench at least.
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African cup of nations kicks off today . However ivory coast and kodjia begin Monday and Jordan Ayew Ghana starts Tuesday.
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I quite enjoy watching this, but Villa/work commitments and laziness mean I won't be able to watch whole games. Is any channel showing highlights?
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I quite enjoy watching this, but Villa/work commitments and laziness mean I won't be able to watch whole games. Is any channel showing highlights?
Well tv channel wise eurosport : .
Live coverage of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations will be shown live on UK television by British Eurosport.
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The internet is where its at though for highlights like I dont bother with motd as sky soccer let you see mobile goals straight away.. Caf tv on YouTube will show highlights good way to have quick catch up of goals and things.
I'm sure other internet channels will have highlights and anything people can post up.
There was a time BBC / bbc3 had afcon and maybe itv2/itv4 showed matches and highlights. Think someone missed a trick here but as I say internet highlights on various sites and channels means less willingness to coverage on tv in UK.
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The trouble with Internet highlights is ill probably end up finding out the score while i search which will ruin it. I'll probably just watch the odd game.
Obviously hope the Ivory ****** get knocked out.
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Kodjia scored for Ivory Coast the other day didn't he?
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I think I might use my air miles and fly out for the Elephants' games.
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Kodjia scored for Ivory Coast the other day didn't he?
He's first choice ahead of bony as striker
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When does it end and when is JK likely to be back?
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We should be fine. Kodj and Ayew are obviously going to be misses - but we've got enough numbers: Gestede, McCormack, Gabby, Adomah and Grealish is enough for the forward positions. We've an embarrassment of riches up-front at this level.
not looking so good is it?
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We should be fine. Kodj and Ayew are obviously going to be misses - but we've got enough numbers: Gestede, McCormack, Gabby, Adomah and Grealish is enough for the forward positions. We've an embarrassment of riches up-front at this level.
not looking so good is it?
He's half right. We have an embarrassment.
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In my defence - Gestede has gone and Gabby and McCormack have got even worse.
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Got fatter too.
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Ivory Coast play their first 2 games this week, so do Ghana. The group stages and quarter finals are done by the end of next week, the whole thing a week later.
Knowing our luck Kodija injured in the final with Ghana, leg break from horror Ayew tackle.
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Being linked with African Guédioura who is away with Algeria. 3 million bid for midfielder who isn't even going to be available- the Sun!(read online didn't buy it!) Really if that's an option feels silly .
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He is too old and would only come as a last earner before retirement.
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Kodija lasted 83 minutes.
0-0 against Togo.
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I was watching Ayew against Uganda earlier and he was very poor. The Ghana fans on twitter weren't impressed either, he's getting lots of familiar stick over there.
Time to get rid!
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I agree. I still think he has talent but he is soooooooooo overshadowed by his big brother that his constant sulking looks like "...it's not fair! It's never my turn to be famous and make loads of money ". Not what we want. We would like him to be part of the team ( there's no " I " in team, etc, etc. )
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The upcoming Bristol City game is now off. One less game for JK to miss.
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I agree. I still think he has talent but he is soooooooooo overshadowed by his big brother that his constant sulking looks like "...it's not fair! It's never my turn to be famous and make loads of money ". Not what we want. We would like him to be part of the team ( there's no " I " in team, etc, etc. )
There is "me" though.
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Evening.
You are sooooooo right.
I can't see him being any happier after returning from the " limelight " in AfCoN either.
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Cracking goal by Guinea Bissau tonight
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I quite enjoy watching this, but Villa/work commitments and laziness mean I won't be able to watch whole games. Is any channel showing highlights?
Try eurosport.co.uk
http://video.eurosport.co.uk/football/african-cup-of-nations/2017/piqueti-scores-an-amazing-goal-against-cameroon_vid952643/video.shtml
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Cheers, but that spoils what's gonna happen! Not to worry, I have just been taping the games and fast-forwarding a lot. I'll watch properly once it gets to the knockouts.
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Reminds me of this.
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Is this still going on? Can we have our strikers back please.
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Reminds me of this.
Probably the funniest thing I've ever seen on a football field, but my sense of humour is a bit dark at times.
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He got a red card and then a yellow it was so bad.
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Reminds me of this.
That's taking one for the team.
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The first one clips him, the second one hoofs him and the third one nails him good and proper.
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Kodija dropped from the starting line-up for Ivory Coast.
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Kodija dropped from the starting line-up for Ivory Coast.
They only drew 2 - 2 and may not get out of the group stages so he may be back in a week
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Judging from his tweets before going i am not sure that will upset him much.
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If Ivory Coast fail to win on Tuesday Jonathan's on his way home. So come on Morocco.
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18 minutes in Ghana 0-0 Mali.
Jordan Ayew is in from the get go .
Quite attacking team Ghana
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Goal! Jordan Ayew clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Asamoah Gyan got highest and slams a bullet header in goal no chance of stopping that!!
Could do with ayew at villa today!
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Morocco 1-0 Ivory Coast (Alioui 65)
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That’s Zaha’s last act of this game – and probably this tournament. He’s replaced by Kodjia ! 75 minutes played
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Good
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Has Our Jon scored yet?
The whole game plan rests on this.
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So came to last minute ! There was a long ball over the top that Kodjia manages to get half under control. He chases the bouncing ball into the box but never had it fully controlled pushed out for corner. Awful corner and that's it full time out ! 1-0
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Nope. One nil to Morocco so Kodjia will be coming home in the next day or two.
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Good.
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Cool.
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Essam El-Hadary making his 150th cap for Egypt aged 44!
Currently 1-0 up v Ghana! Just over hour played
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Gyan went off injured Jordan Ayew came on. 5 minutes before half time interval
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Having already qualified Ghana will play either Congo or Morroco in quarter finals in on Sunday depending on this current group decider they are playing v Egypt. There for Jordan Ayew wont be returning before deadline day if they win there knock out match!
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Ghana and Ayew's next match will be on that swampy bog that Uganda and Mali played on today.
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WED 1 FEB
Burkina Faso V Egypt
THUR 2 FEB
Cameroon v Ghana
Semi finals
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Are any fans actually going to turn up?
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Are any fans actually going to turn up?
Probably lost some spectators due to the hosts going out in the group stage.