Mile Jedinak - Released

[Lastfootstamper]

Will Westwood have to adjust his points to play the role of distributor and maybe provide the spark Villa need in midfield

Now you'd think "points" could be easily woven in here, given who is the subject matter.

But that, my friend, is clumsy at best, and isn't even a pun.

Try again.

[Tayls_7]

Don't get me started on Bacuna's improved form. Is it beyond the realms of possibility that he could get a Dutch cap? 

[Brend'Watkins]

Jedi had a good game bossing the midfield for Australia last night in WCQ against Iraq. I'm not sure if Iraq are as good as Forest though.

Thought he was a bit off, to be honest - did fine defensively but didn't have much to do, and passing was poor. I think Palace fans warned us about the latter though, which makes it a little concerning that we don't have a midfielder who can move us forward consistently and accurately with passing - Westwood does it sometimes but his problems elsewhere are well-documented, and it doesn't sound like Tshibola or Gardner are of that type either.

When Westwood first appeared his passing was pretty incisive (comparatively speaking).  Without the burden of being the team's muscle - something he is clearly not suited to - then this element of his game might improve.  It needs to because being the "Pirlo" is the closest thing he has to a unique selling point compared to the others midfielders.

I agree, and I know it may not be popular, but I think if Westwood isn't responsible for being the midfield muscle I think he can do a job as a distributor.

If he becomes a good distributor do you think he'll get a cap?

If he could be a fully functional distributor that could well provide the spark that's needed.

[in exile]

Jedi had a good game bossing the midfield for Australia last night in WCQ against Iraq. I'm not sure if Iraq are as good as Forest though.

Thought he was a bit off, to be honest - did fine defensively but didn't have much to do, and passing was poor. I think Palace fans warned us about the latter though, which makes it a little concerning that we don't have a midfielder who can move us forward consistently and accurately with passing - Westwood does it sometimes but his problems elsewhere are well-documented, and it doesn't sound like Tshibola or Gardner are of that type either.

When Westwood first appeared his passing was pretty incisive (comparatively speaking).  Without the burden of being the team's muscle - something he is clearly not suited to - then this element of his game might improve.  It needs to because being the "Pirlo" is the closest thing he has to a unique selling point compared to the others midfielders.

I agree, and I know it may not be popular, but I think if Westwood isn't responsible for being the midfield muscle I think he can do a job as a distributor.

If he becomes a good distributor do you think he'll get a cap?

If he could be a fully functional distributor that could well provide the spark that's needed.

He could just plug the gap until the January window opens

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Two weeks settling in with the squad and he'll be fine. He clearly needs a distributor to play next to him.

He has another game with Australia against UAE on Tuesday so probably won't be back until Thursday. I'd be very surprised if he starts on Saturday. Maybe coming off the bench for the last 20 minutes to tighten things up as we defend a 5-0 lead?

[PeterWithesShin]

Two weeks settling in with the squad and he'll be fine. He clearly needs a distributor to play next to him.

He has another game with Australia against UAE on Tuesday so probably won't be back until Thursday. I'd be very surprised if he starts on Saturday. Maybe coming off the bench for the last 20 minutes to tighten things up as we defend a 5-0 lead?

We play Sunday.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Two weeks settling in with the squad and he'll be fine. He clearly needs a distributor to play next to him.

He has another game with Australia against UAE on Tuesday so probably won't be back until Thursday. I'd be very surprised if he starts on Saturday. Maybe coming off the bench for the last 20 minutes to tighten things up as we defend a 5-0 lead?

We play Sunday.

Ha! As I said, I'd be very surprised if he starts on Saturday. Sunday? Hopefully the extra day will help him recover but I still wouldn't count on it.

[Villa in Denmark]

Jedi had a good game bossing the midfield for Australia last night in WCQ against Iraq. I'm not sure if Iraq are as good as Forest though.

Thought he was a bit off, to be honest - did fine defensively but didn't have much to do, and passing was poor. I think Palace fans warned us about the latter though, which makes it a little concerning that we don't have a midfielder who can move us forward consistently and accurately with passing - Westwood does it sometimes but his problems elsewhere are well-documented, and it doesn't sound like Tshibola or Gardner are of that type either.

When Westwood first appeared his passing was pretty incisive (comparatively speaking).  Without the burden of being the team's muscle - something he is clearly not suited to - then this element of his game might improve.  It needs to because being the "Pirlo" is the closest thing he has to a unique selling point compared to the others midfielders.

I agree, and I know it may not be popular, but I think if Westwood isn't responsible for being the midfield muscle I think he can do a job as a distributor.

If he becomes a good distributor do you think he'll get a cap?

If he could be a fully functional distributor that could well provide the spark that's needed.

He could just plug the gap until the January window opens

Would be great if he could get us firing on all cylinders.

[TB]

Jedi had a good game bossing the midfield for Australia last night in WCQ against Iraq. I'm not sure if Iraq are as good as Forest though.

Thought he was a bit off, to be honest - did fine defensively but didn't have much to do, and passing was poor. I think Palace fans warned us about the latter though, which makes it a little concerning that we don't have a midfielder who can move us forward consistently and accurately with passing - Westwood does it sometimes but his problems elsewhere are well-documented, and it doesn't sound like Tshibola or Gardner are of that type either.

When Westwood first appeared his passing was pretty incisive (comparatively speaking).  Without the burden of being the team's muscle - something he is clearly not suited to - then this element of his game might improve.  It needs to because being the "Pirlo" is the closest thing he has to a unique selling point compared to the others midfielders.

I agree, and I know it may not be popular, but I think if Westwood isn't responsible for being the midfield muscle I think he can do a job as a distributor.

If he becomes a good distributor do you think he'll get a cap?

If he could be a fully functional distributor that could well provide the spark that's needed.

He could just plug the gap until the January window opens

Would be great if he could get us firing on all cylinders.

I think getting the cam timing right might prove beneficial, as well.

[Toronto Villa]

Mile Jedinak delivers the message Aston Villa fans want to hear
22:46, 3 SEP 2016 UPDATED 22:47, 3 SEP 2016
BY MAT KENDRICK
The Aussie midfielder is set for his home debut at Villa Park this weekend
   


Mile Jedinak insists he wants to shoulder responsibility for restoring Aston Villa to the Premier League.

Villa's dressing room was inhabited by shirkers last season as the club suffered relegation to the Championship.

Jedinak is a different breed. The bearded one has opted to drop down a division willingly to be part of the challenge of getting the claret and blues back to the top flight.

And the 32-year-old midfielder admits it is a pressure he is looking forward to.

Speaking on international duty with Australia, Jedinak said: "I don't have to prove anything to anybody.

"Anyone who knows me in the football industry knows what I'm about. It's about new challenge and a new chapter.

"If everything goes into place it will be a fantastic journey bringing this club back to where it should be, and shouldering some of the responsibility makes me feel very privileged.

"If you understand the magnitude of how big a football club Aston Villa is, there's a lot to be excited about.

"There's great ambition there to return to the Premier League.

"I know from experience that it will never be easy but that's the challenge and one I will give my all to."

[brian green]

No smile.  Just standing there in front of the Holte looking straight into the camera.  I like him.  A proper footballer.  Just wish he had a proper football first name.  Albert for example.

[Tony Erdington]

Mile Jedinak delivers the message Aston Villa fans want to hear
22:46, 3 SEP 2016 UPDATED 22:47, 3 SEP 2016
BY MAT KENDRICK
The Aussie midfielder is set for his home debut at Villa Park this weekend
   


Mile Jedinak insists he wants to shoulder responsibility for restoring Aston Villa to the Premier League.

Villa's dressing room was inhabited by shirkers last season as the club suffered relegation to the Championship.

Jedinak is a different breed. The bearded one has opted to drop down a division willingly to be part of the challenge of getting the claret and blues back to the top flight.

And the 32-year-old midfielder admits it is a pressure he is looking forward to.

Speaking on international duty with Australia, Jedinak said: "I don't have to prove anything to anybody.

"Anyone who knows me in the football industry knows what I'm about. It's about new challenge and a new chapter.

"If everything goes into place it will be a fantastic journey bringing this club back to where it should be, and shouldering some of the responsibility makes me feel very privileged.

"If you understand the magnitude of how big a football club Aston Villa is, there's a lot to be excited about.

"There's great ambition there to return to the Premier League.

"I know from experience that it will never be easy but that's the challenge and one I will give my all to."

Absolutely Love that, I am already a fan of the Big Man.

[The Edge]

Don't get me started on Bacuna's improved form. Is it beyond the realms of possibility that he could get a Dutch cap?

My Mrs had one of them before she went on the pill.

[The Edge]

Mile Jedinak delivers the message Aston Villa fans want to hear
22:46, 3 SEP 2016 UPDATED 22:47, 3 SEP 2016
BY MAT KENDRICK
The Aussie midfielder is set for his home debut at Villa Park this weekend
   


Mile Jedinak insists he wants to shoulder responsibility for restoring Aston Villa to the Premier League.

Villa's dressing room was inhabited by shirkers last season as the club suffered relegation to the Championship.

Jedinak is a different breed. The bearded one has opted to drop down a division willingly to be part of the challenge of getting the claret and blues back to the top flight.

And the 32-year-old midfielder admits it is a pressure he is looking forward to.

Speaking on international duty with Australia, Jedinak said: "I don't have to prove anything to anybody.

"Anyone who knows me in the football industry knows what I'm about. It's about new challenge and a new chapter.

"If everything goes into place it will be a fantastic journey bringing this club back to where it should be, and shouldering some of the responsibility makes me feel very privileged.

"If you understand the magnitude of how big a football club Aston Villa is, there's a lot to be excited about.

"There's great ambition there to return to the Premier League.

"I know from experience that it will never be easy but that's the challenge and one I will give my all to."

Absolutely Love that, I am already a fan of the Big Man.

Love this pic. Love his attitude. Looks like he's about to slam dunk the cameraman.

[Havencheese]

I hope that the spirited, professional attitude this likes of Jedinak, Elphick and McCormack bring to their new team, is enough to make Richards and Gabby alienated enough to demand a transfer on January 1.

One could only hope.