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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Footy-Vill on March 01, 2025, 12:06:31 AM
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Here's Jamal own thread
Came on as a sub vs Cardiff last night
Played a lovely ball through to Ramsey
Been on the bench for last few games
He came on as a sub vs Wycombe earlier this season when he was 17
18 years old now and a Midfielder by trade.
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Well done to the nipper, he's been on the bench a lot so Unai clearly rates him. What's his actual position though?
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The boy is a massive unit.
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Can we call him JJ-A?
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Well done to the nipper, he's been on the bench a lot so Unai clearly rates him. What's his actual position though?
From what I’ve seen of the younger teams, he plays in the kind of spaces that Havertz does, not quite a striker, a very advanced attacking midfielder.
I thought he did very well when he came on, good to see him getting a chance
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Well done to the nipper, he's been on the bench a lot so Unai clearly rates him. What's his actual position though?
From what I’ve seen of the younger teams, he plays in the kind of spaces that Havertz does, not quite a striker, a very advanced attacking midfielder.
I thought he did very well when he came on, good to see him getting a chance
Yep, I suspect he'll end up playing that sort of role if he makes it. Looks a very good prospect.
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I think his name would fit very well into the tune of Cotton Eyed Joe.....
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Jamal Jimoh Aloba there's only one Jamal Jimoh Aloba one Jamal Jimoh Aloooba there's only one Jamal Jimoh Aloooba
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I think his name would fit very well into the tune of Cotton Eyed Joe.....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-strikes_law
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I think his name would fit very well into the tune of Cotton Eyed Joe.....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-strikes_law
That's under the old USA laws. The new USA says I can keep shouting about Cotton Eyed Joe until I've successfully brainwashed you all into thinking not singing Cotton Eyed Joe is the reason you can't afford to buy eggs.
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The boy is a massive unit.
I thought that.
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Imagine being compared to a Zanussi fridge-freezer within hours of your debut. Tsk!
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Scored last night though Woodward on comms trying to take away from him
FA Youth Cup semi finals v Man Utd here we go!
Did anyone attend the quarter final yesterday and have any scouting reports?
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So I have seen there is a reserves and academy thread though I don’t I find it so clear to find because of title didn’t correlate to and will find some more info there on last night game!
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Congrats to Jimoh! Scored a great pen in shoot out as the Youth team beat man utd on penalties to get to final of the Cup!
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Congratulations to Jimoh - Aloba scoring the winning goal in the FA Youth Cup final
Considering less than a handful are going to make top level then Jamal is already making a name and would see him as someone who can forage a career.
Good luck to others of course but only one or two will make any signs of high level achievements at senior level and I think Jimoah is clearly an asset who stands out and rightly given chances in and around the first team squad.
Super ability and well done for the whole squad but especially Jimoah Aloba!
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Well adding to the win being as the score was 3-1. Arguably Brannigan scored the "winning" goal as he put us ahead.
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Considering less than a handful are going to make top level then Jamal is already making a name and would see him as someone who can forage a career.
Yes, his career will mushroom from here
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Well adding to the win being as the score was 3-1. Arguably Brannigan scored the "winning" goal as he put us ahead.
It’s not even arguable Som. Brannigan scored the winner, disregard F-V’s constant mindless drivel.
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Considering less than a handful are going to make top level then Jamal is already making a name and would see him as someone who can forage a career.
Yes, his career will mushroom from here
Hopefully he won't get injured, as that would sloe his progress.
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I think he'll make a berry good addition to the first team.
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This thread was bumped this morning, among many others, not because of anything significant to post about this young man but for the poster to draw attention to a thread he'd started. Any bullshit, tenuous link would suffice. It's the same with this supposed narrative of promoting discussion and debate. They're not interested in that, they're interested in highlighting their insight. Just an endless stream of point scoring.
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He just scored the final goal in the most important game of his life so far. Seems "significant" enough to me.
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And what did he say?
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Who?
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FV. He started with scored the winning goal when clearly that was nonsense.
We all seem a bit divided on this and I respect your decision to stick up for him. My stance is that he's knowingly disruptive. For what purpose I'm not sure but I'm guessing validation and self-promotion. It's been pointed out to FV on multiple occasions how his style of interaction differs from other posters and why it causes annoyance. I know you might say he has absolutely no reason to adapt for others but I am of the opinion he enjoys the disruption.
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Right. And what non-self-important point are you making about Jimoh-Aloba?
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I maintain my stance on asparagus.
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Right. And what non-self-important point are you making about Jimoh-Aloba?
I'm not making any point about Jimoh-Aloba. I thought he was fantastic yesterday along with all the other lads.
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There you go. No harm done to anyone.
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There you go. No harm done to anyone.
On this occasion the ends justifies the means?
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Congratulations to Jimoh - Aloba scoring the winning goal in the FA Youth Cup final
Considering less than a handful are going to make top level then Jamal is already making a name and would see him as someone who can forage a career.
Good luck to others of course but only one or two will make any signs of high level achievements at senior level and I think Jimoah is clearly an asset who stands out and rightly given chances in and around the first team squad.
Super ability and well done for the whole squad but especially Jimoah Aloba!
Hadn't realised that he's from a farming background.
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Had to dredge this thread up from 6 pages back.
Take a bow son!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Who needs JJ when you've got JJA?
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He's impressed me hugely every time he's come on the pitch, young players have to seize opportunities and that 20 minutes is how you do it.
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Well played JJA, what a lovely goal that was
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Great effort before it as well where he cut inside and forced a decent save from the keeper.
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BOSH. Welcome to football.
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He's going to be huge
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What a lovely goal.
Well done, Jamal
👏🙌👍
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Good cameo and great finish.
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Lovely composed finish for the goal.
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Looks VERY much at home at this level. I think the highest compliment you can give this evening, is that if that performance had come from our new young Brazilian winger we'd all be absolutely purring about his potential. The fact he's homegrown (sort of) shouldn't diminish that excitement!
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Tis like we signed Eberechi Eze.
As Cloughie would say 'well done young man'.
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No nerves at all tonight. His first touches were to take it inside and shoot and the goal just made the night. Looks serious prospect.
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Good finish, I doubt the lad is going to sleep tonight.
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Delighted for him. Without getting carried away, get him in the team, Unai. If you can't do that, at least give him some minutes. Having to blood our youngsters due to our injury crisis may be a blessing in disguise. Most impressed.
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He looked happy but humble. Seems a lovely lad.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8j32vezyylo
An entire article. Bastard media, ignoring us!
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The best thing Onana did all night, the smile on the lads face..
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The next best thing was not getting injured.
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Amadou seems a great teammate to have.
Whose place/which position would we be looking to play Jamal if he was to get a run in the team?
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I said in the pre match thread I'd like to see him get some minutes.
We were in L6 and I said to my lad..'he'll score'
Straight away he was a threat, and looked full of confidence.
I'd play him ahead of Guessand every day of the week.
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Yes, showed more pace, skill and finishing ability in just over twenty minutes than Evann has all season.
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I thought he might go out on loan if it we hadn't had the injuries we have. Would love him to stay and have more appearances like tonight , and grow here.
Great impact sub performance, and a very cool finish
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I'm so pleased for him scoring his first Aston Villa goal in front of the Holte End.
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Played well. Reminded me of Philogene playing against Championship level defenders.
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I was going to post in the pre match thread yesterday that i'd like see him start but I forgot. Seen him a couple of times now and I like him. I did see something yesterday about Sandwell wanting him on loan.
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Sandwell can get facked.
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Mr Jimoh-Aloba, they call him Mr Bombastic very fantastic*
*possibly
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He looks like he's developed physically since his last cameo appearance, and he clearly has the confidence to try things. I liked his movement into space last night, as well as the coolness of the finish.
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Very positive performance. It was a lovely finish.
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The best thing Onana did all night, the smile on the lads face..
That’s brilliant. Really chuffed for the lad. As someone else wrote, I bet he hardly slept last night. I know I wouldn’t have.
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I'm so pleased for Jam, he's a fabulous lad who is very grounded, always a smile on his face and a 'twinkle' in his eye.
I as at the Villa v Albion u21 game pre-Christmas and he came over to say hello and have a chat, he was great with my two lads.
Chuffed to have him and see him progress. Top lad.
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A Brummie too. That always helps.
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A Brummie too. That always helps.
Can we call him Jimmy ?
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Oh woah oh Jim-oh (Geno/Deano).
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He looks in decent shape. Not light weight like a lot of youngsters. He can definitely help us with juggling three competitions
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The boss wants to send him out on loan for the rest of the season.
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Don't mind loaning players but we shouldn't be helping twats that hate us.
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Don't mind loaning players but we shouldn't be helping twats that hate us.
Yeah but what a powerplay letting them plump up our superstars. It's not like they're going to be promoted from this point.
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They might go down, though. Which would be amusing.
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They might go down, though. Which would be amusing.
Okay. You win.
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I can’t believe we are letting him go on loan. He’s ready now as far as I’m concerned.
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Talk about bringing a kid down, poor bugger
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With Tammy and Leon on-board, I guess his only minutes would be fleeting.
Being sent to Coventry can be character-building. Keep him away from West Bromwich though, it's a toxic place.
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I can’t believe we are letting him go on loan. He’s ready now as far as I’m concerned.
I don’t want to rain on his big day but we need to bear in mind that he scored against a mid-table Championship side who were down and out. That’s not a good indicator of how he will play against better sides.
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Well if Watkins is injured it's a choice of him or nobody as an option for cover. We would be daft to let him go, if so.
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He isn't going to play football here. He'll benefit more from a loan. A goal and a good performance last night won't change that
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He isn't going to play football here. He'll benefit more from a loan. A goal and a good performance last night won't change that
Exactly this. He looks physically ready to play…a dozen games in Championship and be good to go from preseason
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Well if Watkins is injured it's a choice of him or nobody as an option for cover. We would be daft to let him go, if so.
He’s not a centre forward is he?
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No but he can cover Rogers, who can then play up front. Like yesterday.
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I don’t want that to happen very often but I’d also just prefer the body here.
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With Tammy and Leon on-board, I guess his only minutes would be fleeting.
Being sent to Coventry can be character-building. Keep him away from West Bromwich though, it's a toxic place.
Definitely a veto on Cov. Don’t give them anything!
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From Jacob Tanswell in The Athletic
WBA FRONTRUNNERS FOR ASTON VILLA'S JAMALDEEN JIMOH-ALOBA
Aston Villa midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba is set to leave on loan for the remainder of the season, with West Bromwich Albion the frontrunners for his signature.
The 19-year-old scored his first senior goal in Villa's 3-2 victory against FC Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday night, with his winning strike ensuring the club secured a top two spot in the knockout stages.
However, Jimoh-Aloba is expected to return to The Hawthorns for the remainder of the season, having come through their academy from the age of six before joining Villa in August 2023.
The deal is not yet completed, with the highly-rated midfielder receiving interest from several Championship sides in this window, including Leicester City. Villa had decided to keep the academy graduate until Villa played in the Europa League, due to injuries and Unai Emery wishing to rotate his side.
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No.
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Not sure a relegation battle would be great for his development, my mate reckons they were ultra defensive last time out although that might have been a 'horses for courses' reaction to getting gubbed 0-5 at home in the coaches first game.
We can surely place him at a better club than that shower.?
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Slumming it in Smethwick has obv worked wonders for Illing Junior. ::)
Maybe we need to bring Mile back as loans officer.
Find our young talent good clubs and good scenarios.
I'd have thought that even a handful of 10-15 minute appearances for us in the topflight between now and the end of the season would be beneficial for Jimoh. Rather than semi regular appearances for the dregs of the lower division in front of pitiful crowds.
But then I have precisely zero domestic and European titles to my name, so what do I know.
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It's a good point though. I wonder is there an art to getting the best loan possible for all parties.
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Slumming it in Smethwick has obv worked wonders for Illing Junior. ::)
Maybe we need to bring Mile back as loans officer.
Find our young talent good clubs and good scenarios.
I'd have thought that even a handful of 10-15 minute appearances for us in the topflight between now and the end of the season would be beneficial for Jimoh. Rather than semi regular appearances for the dregs of the lower division in front of pitiful crowds.
But then I have precisely zero domestic and European titles to my name, so what do I know.
Like Spurs would let anyone go, what with all the success they're having and have basically always had big club.
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Not sure a relegation battle would be great for his development, my mate reckons they were ultra defensive last time out although that might have been a 'horses for courses' reaction to getting gubbed 0-5 at home in the coaches first game.
We can surely place him at a better club than that shower.?
Exactly, even Coventry with their promotion attempt would back more sense, a team winning more often than not, trying to achieve something. Even Fat Frank may be able to help his development. But the Albion? It defies all logic.
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Not sure a relegation battle would be great for his development, my mate reckons they were ultra defensive last time out although that might have been a 'horses for courses' reaction to getting gubbed 0-5 at home in the coaches first game.
We can surely place him at a better club than that shower.?
Exactly, even Coventry with their promotion attempt would back more sense, a team winning more often than not, trying to achieve something. Even Fat Frank may be able to help his development. But the Albion? It defies all logic.
Counter argument*:
To grow, he needs to experience a range of challenging situations to allow mental and emotional maturity, while his body grows and 'hardens' in matches where every decision matters. Experiencing a relegation battle will teach him a lot more than floating around the relatively protected youth and squad environment. Going to Coventry would put him in roughly the same position he is at Villa - struggling to get game time in a squad chasing top of the league.
At this point, the club know what his technical abilities are. We don't know enough about his metal, emotional, and physical durability -which can only be learned through experience.
*Not 100% sure I believe this, but I''ll put it out there in the interests of balance. :D
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Perhaps he can tap-up any more promising youth players they might have.
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Got absolutely no problem with him going out on loan, it really does some players good. I'm not sure now is the right time though with us being short on numbers. Next season might be better.
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Got absolutely no problem.with him going out on loan, it really does some players good. I'm not sure now is the right time though with us being short on numbers. Next season might be better.
The most important criterion - in any loan - is that he gets loads of gametime. SIJ has had limited time; Barrie got effectively frozen out; Feeney's first-pick games have dried up, etc.
So, choosing the loan-club has to be done on their need for his talents as much as on the quality of their coaches.
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Send him to PNE where I can keep an eye on him please!
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West Brom look like they're in a relegation battle. I'm not sure he's going to learn much of use there.
How many of these loans actually work out for our benefit, in that we get a developed player who can contribute to our squad, or increases their value, and we sell them for a tidy profit?
I'd rather keep him, especially with our injury problems, and him being a "free" player for the Europa League. And he could win a medal.
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Not sure a relegation battle would be great for his development, my mate reckons they were ultra defensive last time out although that might have been a 'horses for courses' reaction to getting gubbed 0-5 at home in the coaches first game.
We can surely place him at a better club than that shower.?
Exactly, even Coventry with their promotion attempt would back more sense, a team winning more often than not, trying to achieve something. Even Fat Frank may be able to help his development. But the Albion? It defies all logic.
There is a long standing and understandable antipathy between supporters, but both clubs seem to get on well at coaching level, and are not averse to loans involving youth players.
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Not sure a relegation battle would be great for his development, my mate reckons they were ultra defensive last time out although that might have been a 'horses for courses' reaction to getting gubbed 0-5 at home in the coaches first game.
We can surely place him at a better club than that shower.?
Exactly, even Coventry with their promotion attempt would back more sense, a team winning more often than not, trying to achieve something. Even Fat Frank may be able to help his development. But the Albion? It defies all logic.
Counter argument*:
To grow, he needs to experience a range of challenging situations to allow mental and emotional maturity, while his body grows and 'hardens' in matches where every decision matters. Experiencing a relegation battle will teach him a lot more than floating around the relatively protected youth and squad environment. Going to Coventry would put him in roughly the same position he is at Villa - struggling to get game time in a squad chasing top of the league.
At this point, the club know what his technical abilities are. We don't know enough about his metal, emotional, and physical durability -which can only be learned through experience.
*Not 100% sure I believe this, but I''ll put it out there in the interests of balance. :D
Ha! I get the character building etc even game time but he'd never see the ball at West Brom. Better to give him a book or two to build his character.
Amfy, would he get minutes at Preston? I've never been a fan of Paul Heckingbottom but haven't really given him any proper attention since he was at Leeds. I know he was decent at Sheff Utd but never came across as a Coach, more an old school Championship manager.
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Would he even get a good recption from the fans after ditching them for us a couple of years ago. We know how toxic it can get at a club that's shit and constantly losing.
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If he does go out on loan I hope whoever he goes to look after him.
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Dobbin is already there, had a good start but you don’t hear too much about him lately. They also had Kesler-Hayden now at Cov. I’m not saying it’s where Villa careers go to die but it isn’t exactly an endorsement for a career progression. I like PNE though but for no particular reason.
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I like how the Deepdale stands always look really dark on TV during night games, only Stamford Bridge compares.
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I like how the Deepdale stands always look really dark on TV during night games, only Stamford Bridge compares.
The sty is also very dim, as are the regulars.
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I like how the Deepdale stands always look really dark on TV during night games, only Stamford Bridge compares.
The sty is also very dim, as are the regulars.
i always think that when i see Blues , but thought i was being petty
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Probably a hangover from when they couldn't afford the leccy bills.
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One of my best mates is an Albion season ticket holder, he has said he hopes Jimoh Alobah doesn’t come on loan as it has become toxic there
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I've got this thing where I decide on the single worst thing ever, and then obsess about it for a while. For the last few months it's been the following song, which I think of constantly. But it's not just the song, it's the performance, it's that Rupert Holmes isn't his real name - he chose the name Rupert Holmes, presumably to sound cool. What the fuck.
This thing haunts me and, so help me God, I will unleash it upon you.
Anyway, JAA's name scans with it.
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I've got this thing where I decide on the single worst thing ever, and then obsess about it for a while. For the last few months it's been the following song, which I think of constantly. But it's not just the song, it's the performance, it's that Rupert Holmes isn't his real name - he chose the name Rupert Holmes, presumably to sound cool. What the fuck.
This thing haunts me and, so help me God, I will unleash it upon you.
Anyway, JAA's name scans with it.
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Ineffably ghastly.
As for the name, probably a fusion of the infamous porno actor John Holmes a.k.a Johnny Wadd and Rupert the Bear, about whom the less said the better.l
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I can’t believe we are letting him go on loan. He’s ready now as far as I’m concerned.
I agree. I dont get it all. Jimoh would have been a handy option to use today. Pacey and gives us something different
We need to have more faith in our youngsters and stop loaning them out at every opportunity
Scores his first goal for us on top of world and now we just gonna ship him off at first opportunity. Big mistake i think
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If he’s not going to play much I’m happy for him to go on loan.