But plenty still wanted him on the bench in favour of Mad Tommy. I also note that the poll had an overwhelming majority against the signing. Just goes to show that fans don't always know what's best.
Great though he's been so far for us, he is no longer up to prem standard. Would be great to have around the club at that level but at 37, it's a stretch to expect him to return to the Premiership and be able to excel.
Quote from: Newby on January 14, 2018, 12:25:01 PMGreat though he's been so far for us, he is no longer up to prem standard. Would be great to have around the club at that level but at 37, it's a stretch to expect him to return to the Premiership and be able to excel. McAuley at the Stripeys is 38, and half the player.
Keep him if we go up and give him the day off in the Chelsea fixtures. I could cope with that.
Quote from: LeeB on January 14, 2018, 01:32:39 PMQuote from: Newby on January 14, 2018, 12:25:01 PMGreat though he's been so far for us, he is no longer up to prem standard. Would be great to have around the club at that level but at 37, it's a stretch to expect him to return to the Premiership and be able to excel. McAuley at the Stripeys is 38, and half the player.And that's why Albion are shit. JT is a great player but having had a year away from the really fast pace of the Premiership I really don't think he could step back up to that level. I really, really hope to be proven wrong of course.
I’m still very firmly in the ‘can’t stand him and wish he’d never signed for Villa’ camp.
He puts the likes of Richards and Gabby to shame.