Steve Bruce reckons there was one negative from Aston Villa’s win over Sheffield Wednesday – that Barry Bannan wasn’t wearing claret and blue. The diminutive midfielder didn’t have his best game for Wednesday but his involvement was a timely reminder of the mistakes made by the previous regime, particularly in the transfer market.
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Listen to Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce’s verdict after the victory over Sheffield Wednesday
Jonathan Kodjia scored twice to take his tally for the season to 15 Championship goals, but it was not until a first-half change from Bruce that Villa started to take control. Rather than throwing on specialist centre half Tommy Elphick, Bruce introduced Alan Hutton to a right midfield role and put Mile Jedinak at the back alongside James Chester.
Aston Villa: Steve Bruce gives his verdict on Mile Jedinak at centre-back
Steve Bruce has hinted that midfield lynchpin Mile Jedinak could be used in defence more frequently during the latter stages of his career. The 32-year-old has excelled in a defensive midfield role throughout this season and has become integral to the way Aston Villa play under Steve Bruce.
Alan Hutton At Aston Villa For Another Year/Contra
Looks like Alan Hutton has another year, it doesn`t stipulate in Gregg Evans post whether this is an automatic extension or a clause that Hutton has to agree to take up. Alan Hutton has triggered an appearance-related clause in his contract which entitles him to another year at #avfc Bruce: ‘He deserves it’ Must admit, he might lack at times in skill but he never lacks in effort and desire.
Lambert got the boot on February 11 2015, the day after a defeat at Steve Bruce’s Hull City
… this season, but every season so far. You’ve seen all the numbers on those fancy graphics that fill the screen on Sky Sports News every now and then. There’s too many to mention here, but Played: 101, Points: 101, Won: 25, Lost: 50, Drawn: 26, Goals …
Spurr Delight At Villa Involvement And Point
Tommy Spurr hasn’t had much involvement for Preston since his summer signing from Blackburn but he was involved in the draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. He told the Official Website .
Jonathan Kodjia’s only goal was enough to get all three points at Loftus Road
Jonathan Kodjia’s goal on Sunday did more than just keep Aston Villa within six points of the play-offs; it ended a curse stretching back over two years. This season Villa have seemingly been on TV more than ever, with nine of their 22 Championship games being televised by Sky.