Jonathan Kodjia - SOLD

[Richard E]

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That's easy for you to say.

[Chico Hamilton III]

Kodija and Adomah should provide us with some much needed pace, McCormack, Grealish and Ayew should benefit hugely from this.

We need to find the right blend without leaving us too exposed. But I agree, more pace up top should really give grealish and McCormack a lot more space between the lines. I think those two - as well as ayew - are technically way better than 99% of players in this league

But the midfield two or three will have to really work hard to give them a platform.

It's a laughable comparison, but I'm thinking early arsene Wenger arsenal as a template. It would be a poor man's version but the compassion would be:

Jedinak as petit
Tshibola as vieira
Grealish as pires
Ayew / adomah as ljungberg / parlour (although there's a case for more of a worker than a forward here to give better balance perhaps)
McCormack as bergkamp
And, ahem, kodjia as Henry / Anelka

It's a shame we sacked Garde - he was the new Wenger

[VancouverLion]

Just scored for CIV an amazing overhead kick, superb goal!! He looks a cracking player!!

[berneboy]

Just scored for CIV an amazing overhead kick, superb goal!! He looks a cracking player!!

I need to click 'like'.

[VancouverLion]

Just scored for CIV an amazing overhead kick, superb goal!! He looks a cracking player!!

I need to click 'like'.

You got to see it, goal of the year contender. If it was Messi or Ronaldo there'd be a full on jizz fest!
He's got great technique, pace, power and is leading the line well.
Very impressed!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Very Doug Ellis..

[Toronto Villa]

That is outstanding. He's been at the club a few days and Doug has already made him a better player. The Emeritus One still has it.

Well done Johnny

[Toronto Villa]

Watching the game live now. 1/2 hour to go

[manic-road]

If he produces that in a Villa shirt he will soon be a hero.

[LeeB]

Please let him be the next Drogba or Diego Costa, and striker that suddenly puts it all together in his mid to late 20's and takes off.

[Zouch Villa]

Let's hope this lad can recreate some much needed magic down at B6.  Trying very hard not to get carried away, but feeling really positive about the way we've gone about strengthening the squad with a good mix of potential and experience.

[Toronto Villa]

Game ended 1-1. Ivory Coast qualify for the tournament in January which means we will be without Kodjia for about a month.

[olaftab]

A touch of Benteke about that goal.

[Toronto Villa]

He's big, strong and fast. He didn't do a whole lot in the game and IC aren't a great side. He came off the pitch healthy which was really important.

[Pete3206]

Game ended 1-1. Ivory Coast qualify for the tournament in January which means we will be without Kodjia for about a month.

They'll be another 7 months for him to make a contribution