Jordan Bowery

[rutski]

Who's actually written him off?

Gabby was better on Saturday, I don't think there's a case to argue. I thought he looked a bit raw - unrefined with a slightly dodgy touch, but in not judging him on one game out on the left wing. I don't think anyone else was either

Rutski on the previous page, said he'd never make the grade.

i dont even think he is as good as the original poodle delfounso. when we play one up top with gabby, bent benteke, weimann in front of him, i dont think he will ever get the chance either!
hows his goal record been in the stiffs?

Well fuck me, why don't you get a scouting job for the Villa and save everyone a lot of time and trouble?

i would rather not fuck you!

[paul_e]

This has to be the most bizarre writing off of a player ever.

[rutski]

This has to be the most bizarre writing off of a player ever.

i dont understand the problem. in my opinion i havent seen anything special at all, however like in my previous post would love to be proved wrong and he scores 15 goals for us this season and is a top england striker. i just dont know what you think we will get from this lad??

[DrGonzo]

  It's similar to what happened after the Spurs game with Benteke.  Lots of posts along the lines of "If he misses sitters like that he'll never make it at this level."  And Benteke had even played more than 90 mins by then!  If you were a Villa scout just think of all the money we could have saved on some of the dross that's found it's way into VP over the years!!  I'm sure if you presented your case to Randy he'd gladly pay you £250k a year because you'd be saving him millions! 

  Bowery is 21 years old and trying to find his feet at a club that's massive to that which he is used to.  Give the lad a break.

[rutski]

  It's similar to what happened after the Spurs game with Benteke.  Lots of posts along the lines of "If he misses sitters like that he'll never make it at this level."  And Benteke had even played more than 90 mins by then!  If you were a Villa scout just think of all the money we could have saved on some of the dross that's found it's way into VP over the years!!  I'm sure if you presented your case to Randy he'd gladly pay you £250k a year because you'd be saving him millions! 

  Bowery is 21 years old and trying to find his feet at a club that's massive to that which he is used to.  Give the lad a break.

I can't understand you having a problem with me not rating him. Tell me what you expect from him during his villa career.

[garyshawsknee]

This has to be the most bizarre writing off of a player ever.

Bradley was after a game and a half by some. Shame he never stayed for us to find out.

[DrGonzo]

  It's similar to what happened after the Spurs game with Benteke.  Lots of posts along the lines of "If he misses sitters like that he'll never make it at this level."  And Benteke had even played more than 90 mins by then!  If you were a Villa scout just think of all the money we could have saved on some of the dross that's found it's way into VP over the years!!  I'm sure if you presented your case to Randy he'd gladly pay you £250k a year because you'd be saving him millions! 

  Bowery is 21 years old and trying to find his feet at a club that's massive to that which he is used to.  Give the lad a break.

I can't understand you having a problem with me not rating him. Tell me what you expect from him during his villa career.

As I have said I'm prepared to give the lad a chance to show us what he can do.  I'd like to think that in a seasons time he'd be a useful squad player as you might expect of a (then) 22 year old.   If he doesn't get a chance against teams such as Ipswich, when will he?  I'd also expect to see him come on against Bradford if all is going well.

[richardhubbard]

Jpys of now now culture , a lad costin 50p based on 60 minutes performance in front 0f 25000 , if he dont look like messi is shit.

Of course we are all better than him, its frankly bizarre.

Richard.

[neo_Villan]

Also, did I miss something? Which chance did Bowery fluff? He had that chance in the first half which he placed and the keeper made a good save. He didn't blaze it over or anything FFS!

[rutski]

Totally want to see something special in this kid. I just don't. I don't think I am better, I am 40 years old for gods sake and I don't believe in the now now thing either. If this kid scores 10 goals in his career at villa I will be astonished. Perfectly willing to see big picture in everything villa, but to be told off just for questioning this kids ability is short sighted in its self, as there is only a poor track record at Chesterfield to go upon. Let's hope he scores 100 goals in the next 5 years. No one will be happier than me if he does.

[Clampy]

It's a bit early to write him off really but i suppose there's nothing wrong with having a gut feeling. I thought he was ok on Saturday. Nothing more nothing less.

[rutski]

I have changed my mind with the reasoning I have received. Saturday he was ace, he showed glimpses of brilliance that had me on the edge of my seat for all of the 60 minutes he was on. He ripped their right back a new one and gabby was utter shit in comparison for his 30 minute cameo. This lad surely has the potential to be a villa great. 

[pauliewalnuts]

Surely it's too early to tell if he's going to make the grade or not?

He's come on when we've been in receipt of a thrashing, and started one cup game.

[N'ZMAV]

Can't see him making much impression this season. But, he may play more next season. Especially if Bent and Delfouneso leave.

[rutski]

Surely it's too early to tell if he's going to make the grade or not?

He's come on when we've been in receipt of a thrashing, and started one cup game.

my gut feeling. With most of Lamberts signings there has been s glimpse of a special potential but I haven't seen it at all with bowery. Sorry all!