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Hope he does the Ayatollah every time he gets the ball out of his net in the first game! Many times!
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...david-16551650
He was great for us (and good to see him get a club) but it seems his career has been in reverse ever since he left.
That would make an interesting comparison - players that have left us and gone on to better things Vs players that have left us and been utter gash elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by jon1959
Off the top of my head David Marshall, Roger Johnson, Michael Chopra and Jay Bothroyd are definitely in the second categoryQuote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
McCormack could go into both categories, great for Fulham, utter shite for Villa
In the first category Ramsey, Heaton, Ledley, Gabbidon, Collins, Burgstaller?
I think Marshall and his family were happy and settled here (S.Wales, not just the club) and he couldn't settle elsewhere.
Just my opinion.
An interesting topic. As an unashamed Dave Jones fan, I suspect the outcome would be a significant indicator that he got the best from players. And on the subject of Ross McCormack, who was always a bona fide quality player... he’s only 32. Im not one for re signing players but he had actual class. No idea what his salary demands are given that he is seemingly unemployed, but he’s got the talent and he’s young enough still to get fit again. I’d be interested to see what he could still do for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
I should add that I am really quite drunk and the at-present romantic thought of a still-in-service ex-hero returning may, once sober, seem like a terrible plan. But from where I am sat right now, having experienced god knows how many years of bang average strikers, the thought of a player who openly enjoys kicking a ball into a net and has the ability to do so is uplifting.
I think an in form Ross McCormack could do better for us than most of our striking options.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimistic Nick
What are the odds on Marshall saving a pen and Pilks scoring the winner against us.Its writ in the stars.
What ever people’s opinions of Dave Jones, his squads would piss all over the squad we have now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimistic Nick
Well until November and then March onwards, Warnock would be fist pumping like it's going out of fashion then.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
Only one small problem, McCormack hasn't been in form since early 2016.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
Jones was a good manager. Warnock would get the better out of him more often than not, just like he did at QPR.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
It’s been reported that Ross has just had a £30k per week pay rise for promotion with Villa despite not starting for them since September 2017.
He was released at the end of the season. I currently earn more per week than he doesQuote:
Originally Posted by Baloo
OK, missed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimistic Nick
He has signed a variation agreement at Villa. He's still getting paid 70k a week for this season but whatever club he signs for, Villa will make up the difference. So if he signs for 10k a week, Villa pay him 60k.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimistic Nick
Missed that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
So you are right, he got a massive payrise (and a slice of their promotion bonus). Not bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baloo
They were halcyon days under Jones. Some of the best football down the city I’ve seen in my lifetime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
The collapse at the end of 2008/2009 was unforgivable, but the play off defeat was unbearable. I often wonder how things would have panned out for the club if we’d beaten Blackpool that day.
And some of the worst, too. Good side but so reliant on Bothroyd. I think we'd probably have been in the PL for a good number of seasons but you never know!Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder