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Five Things for Steve Bruce to take from the hammering of Bristol City

By Jonathan Northall

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images) /
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) /

January Acquisitions should Add not Replace

If Steve Bruce is to do business in January, it should be to add to the squad not replace current players. “Fringe” players such as Tommy Elphick and Scott Hogan have proved that they add value.  There is an abundance of Championship level ability in the squad.  Bruce needs to learn to trust players rather than over-rely on them.  Players such as Glenn Whelan have a role to play, just not in every game.

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