Quote from: brian green on March 19, 2017, 09:18:17 PMNor I. Something is afoot. Liposuction probably.Gabby was told he was going on a seafood diet; he took them at their word, when he sees food he eats it.
Nor I. Something is afoot. Liposuction probably.
Quote from: Drummond on March 20, 2017, 02:35:58 PMQuote from: brian green on March 19, 2017, 09:18:17 PMNor I. Something is afoot. Liposuction probably.Gabby was told he was going on a seafood diet; he took them at their word, when he sees food he eats it.No it's his feet, he can't walk past a chippy.
There is a piece in the Bham Mail today (Mat Kendrick) on Jedinak. Interestingly, it says that Bruce views Jedinak's future at centre half, so I wonder if that is going to be an option next season.
I wish he would retire from International football
Quote from: in exile on March 21, 2017, 12:59:04 PMI wish he would retire from International footballDon't think he will until after the World Cup or as long as Australia last in the qualifying campaign.
Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak asked to play in defence for his club Aston VillaTom Smithies in Tehran, The Daily TelegraphMarch 22, 2017 8:06pmFOR years he has been the rock of midfield for club and country, but now a change of role beckons for Mile Jedinak — even if he doesn’t sound enthralled by the idea.Jedinak revealed he has been asked by his club boss at Aston Villa, Steve Bruce, to consider taking up permanent residency as a central defender, a shift that Bruce is convinced could prolong Jedinak’s career.If the prospective turn of the Jedi into a centre-half isn’t likely to translate into the international arena just yet, it adds to a tumultuous few months for the 32-year-old, in his first season at Villa since leaving Crystal Palace and dropping from the EPL to the Championship, with a change of coach, injuries and now a new role.Jedinak seems certain to lead Australia against Iraq in tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Tehran from his usual midfield role, but has plenty on his mind to consider on the long journey back to Birmingham next week.“The change of position in the last couple of games takes a bit of getting used to, but I’ve got full belief and confidence in doing a job there,” he said. “It’s not too dissimilar to where I play usually, and all in all it’s been quite positive. (Bruce and I) have had a discussion on the possibility of doing something like that (long term) and he’s very keen on the idea of it.“I’ve been asked to have a think about it and see how I feel. At the moment I’m happy to play my part in any which way and if that means playing at centreback then so be it. Your focus and your experience gets you through the games, and making that transition whether temporarily or on a more permanent basis is something you can’t look down on.“As a professional you have to take it in your stride and embrace it as much as you can. If you fight against it, it might affect your game. Especially after having a little spell out with injury, no footballer likes to have any time off. Missing games is the worst thing, having that time to see from the outside, see the boys do their thing then come back into that environment and see everyone respond, it makes you realise how much you cherish every moment you’re out on that football field.”Nor was Jedinak concerned at potentially having contrasting roles for club and country, with Postecoglou still preferring his captain in midfield.“The similarities between the roles are quite evident; with experience you can differentiate, and know what you have to do,” he said. “In the national team your job is clear and it’s given to you how we want to play. It can’t be mixed up, your experience allows you to differentiate. I’m just enjoying every minute of being back, and looking to take that into these couple of games which we all know are so important.”To call much of the season difficult for Jedinak would be an understatement, with the club sliding to 20th in the Championship at one point and changing manager, and the player missing more than a month with a groin injury.“I guess it might look like that from the outside, and certainly it’s been indifferent and not where everyone wanted to see the club,” he said. “Expectations were much higher, but whatever I have learned in the last eight months is that nothing is ever going to be easy and straightforward.“I knew that going in anyway, but a few more (people) have realised that now and it’s starting to shift towards a positive direction. But it’s taken a lot of ups and downs to get to that point. By no means are we done with the season there’s still a lot to play for. I won’t be letting up, and I won’t be letting those around me either.”
Rumour again in the B'ham Mail about him moving? Surely not??
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