Libor Kozak

[Mortimer's Bear]

I bet he can hardly move this morning after the shift he put it. I was surprised he lasted the 90 minutes and he still looks a bit awkward on the ball but by jove he's better than Gestede.

My one criticism of Garde last night was that I thought he left Gil and Kozak on too long.  It was clear with about 15 minutes to go that they were both shattered, yet he left them on and only took Gil off right at the end.  Although Palace didn't really threaten during that time, I thought we lost momentum.

I think it was simply the fact he didn't / doesn't trust the replacements. I know I don't

Richards, Clark, Gestede, Sinclair, Richardson - the who's who of fuckwits and small time Charlie's.

He can give Big K and Gill today off to recuperate and as long as our fitness/medics know what they are doing should allow them to be available for Saturday though I'd expect a different make up again for the team next Tuesday including some of the aforementioned playing against opposition befitting their current level.

Harsh on Sinclair and Clark in my opinion.

[not3bad]

Remi Garde on Libor Kozak's improvement.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/01/13/remi-garde-praises-aston-villa-striker-libor-kozaks-improvement/?

[Mister E]

Worked hard but needs to improve his touch and positioning but as others have said offered us more than Gestede and hopefully his performance will improve with games.

But this is the point: before his injury he had always demonstrated (well, to me certainly) a good touch and some instinct for goals-scoring. What he has needed since is a run in the team, and none of the pre is managers has wanted to just put him the team and let him find his mojo again.

[Mister E]

Remi Garde on Libor Kozak's improvement.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/01/13/remi-garde-praises-aston-villa-striker-libor-kozaks-improvement/?

The article mentions the rumour about the Blouses perhaps taking Libor on loan: we should loan them Gestede, with a view to a perm.

[brian green]

Perm he already has. Ironing tongs maybe.

[aj2k77]

13 battles won, 7 headers won, 3 tackles, 4 defensive clearances, very busy night for Kozak, earned his corn.

[Mister E]

Perm he already has. Ironing tongs maybe.

I had a feeling my use of the word might elicit a response not associated with signings. 😊

[SamTheMouse]

He's superior to Gestede, for the simple reason that he clearly uses his brain more.

[rob_bridge]

I bet he can hardly move this morning after the shift he put it. I was surprised he lasted the 90 minutes and he still looks a bit awkward on the ball but by jove he's better than Gestede.

My one criticism of Garde last night was that I thought he left Gil and Kozak on too long.  It was clear with about 15 minutes to go that they were both shattered, yet he left them on and only took Gil off right at the end.  Although Palace didn't really threaten during that time, I thought we lost momentum.

I think it was simply the fact he didn't / doesn't trust the replacements. I know I don't

Richards, Clark, Gestede, Sinclair, Richardson - the who's who of fuckwits and small time Charlie's.

He can give Big K and Gill today off to recuperate and as long as our fitness/medics know what they are doing should allow them to be available for Saturday though I'd expect a different make up again for the team next Tuesday including some of the aforementioned playing against opposition befitting their current level.

Harsh on Sinclair and Clark in my opinion.

Fair enough I see 2 players with 6 good months each at the Top Level out of a combined total of a dozen seasons.

[brian green]

I think Clark especially has suffered from lack of management stability at the club.

[john e]

I think Kozak cost more than Gestede as well was it 7 and 6 mill respectively

[ciggiesnbeer]

Cant fault the work he put in



http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/35229763

That touch marked bottom right - that was when we were struggling to get the ball off (I think) Zaha.

Kozak ran three quarters the length of the pitch and won it off him.

You could see how hard he was working, he was absolutely drenched in sweat towards the end.

The whole performance was way more energetic and determined from the whole team, but especially (given his circumstances) Kozak. Excellent stuff.

Impressive.

[MoetVillan]

Impressed with him last night

[Nastylee]

I also think he'd be good next season when the inevitable happens.

[not3bad]

13 battles won, 7 headers won, 3 tackles, 4 defensive clearances, very busy night for Kozak, earned his corn.

Nice to have a centre forward who wins headers again.  That's the weirdest thing about Gestede considering he's supposed to be so good in the air, he seems to win very few aerial battles.