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Author Topic: Tim Iroegbunam  (Read 65042 times)

Offline eamonn

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #120 on: April 24, 2022, 04:47:03 PM »
If he's ahead of Chuk in the pecking order now does that mean it's over for us and Carney?

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #121 on: April 24, 2022, 05:03:05 PM »
If he's ahead of Chuk in the pecking order now does that mean it's over for us and Carney?

Different positions really. Tim is more defensive.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #122 on: April 24, 2022, 05:21:31 PM »
Sure but Chuk's physicality and ability to keep the ball/win free kicks have been hallmarks of his cameos; skills which seemed ideal for yesterday when we we looked happy to keep a clean sheet above all.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #123 on: April 24, 2022, 11:42:03 PM »
Isn't Wee Tim a couple of years older than Chuk?

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #124 on: April 24, 2022, 11:49:06 PM »
No, he's about four months older.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #125 on: April 25, 2022, 12:26:19 AM »
Gerrard's words on Iroegbunam in his post-match interview on Pravda were interesting. "It's only a matter of time before he becomes a regular in this team. Villa have a good player on their hands". 

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #126 on: April 25, 2022, 12:35:04 AM »
No, he's about four months older.
Ah bollox, maybe Chuk is one of those players, like Lee Hendrie, where I just assume he's about 18 for the entire time he plays for Villa.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #127 on: April 25, 2022, 10:11:36 AM »
He just looks quality. Big, strong, quick and gets around the pitch well. I'd love to see him get a start against Norwich, but if Luiz or McGinn are dropped I suspect it will be for Marv.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #128 on: April 25, 2022, 10:22:59 AM »
He just looks quality. Big, strong, quick and gets around the pitch well. I'd love to see him get a start against Norwich, but if Luiz or McGinn are dropped I suspect it will be for Marv.

Didn’t Gerrard make some comments post match that Nakamba was still some way of being ready to start a game?

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #129 on: April 29, 2022, 10:47:46 AM »
Gerrard's words on Iroegbunam in his post-match interview on Pravda were interesting. "It's only a matter of time before he becomes a regular in this team. Villa have a good player on their hands". 

I've heard on interview that Gerrard say TI is not far away from being a regular starter. Prepare for next season now and give him plenty of game time.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #130 on: April 29, 2022, 10:52:32 AM »
Agreed, I'd plonk him in behind McGinn and Ramsey. Start him, if he fades or tires we've got Marv back to come on.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #131 on: April 29, 2022, 11:02:36 AM »
Gerrard's words on Iroegbunam in his post-match interview on Pravda were interesting. "It's only a matter of time before he becomes a regular in this team. Villa have a good player on their hands". 

I've heard on interview that Gerrard say TI is not far away from being a regular starter. Prepare for next season now and give him plenty of game time.

A couple of if's in this but if we get a goal or 2 in front tomorrow I'd bring him on as early as possible. If we go on to win the game I'd start him for the rest of the games this season. That would give him a decent run of matches to find his form, give him 2 really difficult fixtures against 2 of the best teams in the world and give him a couple of games against the dirtiest team he'll face in this league. It's a bit of a baptism of fire but would be at a time when there's no great pressure. I'd try to give game time to a few others as well.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #132 on: April 29, 2022, 02:15:51 PM »
I think Gerrard's absolute priority will be to get some results between now and the end of the season.  Unfortunately I don't think we'll see many changes in line up between now and then.  I'd expect the back four and Luiz, McGinn and Ramsey to start all our remaining fixtures.  Infact I think Watkins & Coutinho probably will as well.  I suspect the only fluid position will be the third forward (Bailey / Buendia / Ings).

It's a bit uninspiring tbh, but I can see why he will go safety first as he knows there will be pressure if we don't get some wins.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #133 on: April 29, 2022, 09:51:52 PM »
I’m going to stick my neck out here.
I’ve a feeling Iroegbunam will start vrs Norwich.

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Re: Tim Iroegbunam
« Reply #134 on: April 30, 2022, 08:38:04 PM »
I’m going to stick my neck out here.
I’ve a feeling Iroegbunam will start vrs Norwich.

He did and he played very well. Raw but fantastic attributes

 


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