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Aston Villa news: Steve Bruce reveals ‘the best player on the pitch’ against Ipswich
GLENN WHELAN was Aston Villa’s “best player on the pitch” against Ipswich, according to Steve Bruce.
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce was full of praise for Glenn Whelan
Albert Adomah caught the eye with both goals in the 2-0 win but Bruce was impressed by veteran midfielder Whelan’s contribution.
“Snoddy was great and Whelan has played three games in a week,” he said.
“For his age, to do that was fantastic. I thought he was the best player on the pitch.
“It's a great testament to him.”
Villa have won nine of their last 12 games to shoot up the Championship table.
It's a great testament to him
They’re on a roll and Bruce said: “Since the start of the season really - apart from the first two weeks - all in all I’ve been very, very pleased with the way we’ve performed.”
Villa’s poor form in the opening weeks leaves them nine points behind Championship leaders Wolves.
Bruce admitted they are “steamrolling everybody” and added: “They are the ones to catch but we’re not even halfway through yet.
Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan in action against Ipswich
“December is usually a big month and we’ve got some big games. The programme is ridiculous, and I can say that now because we’ve just won three games but it is ridiculous. It’s not right really because you are just asking people to play tired but that’s another debate.
“There’s a long way to go and we can’t get carried away but we’re starting to look OK. All credit to the players because it hasn’t been easy for them. They’ve found a resilience and a team ethic. They know what it takes now to win a game in the Championship.
“Maybe this time last year they thought it was going to be a stroll in the park and it isn’t.”