Championship

Hogan has Bruce aiming high

by
The LeaguePaper Team
21 January 2018

By Michael Beardmore

HOGAN’S A HERO: Scott Hogan makes the most of a goalmouth scramble to score Aston Villa’s second
PICTURES: Action Images

STEVE Bruce believes his patience is being rewarded after Scott Hogan’s early double against struggling Barnsley boosted Villa’s promotion push.
All four goals came inside the first 20 minutes as Hogan’s quickfire brace put Villa two up and ex-Tyke Conor Hourihane made it 3-1 after Dimitri Cavare pulled one back for the visitors.
Hogan’s twosome made it four goals in three games and Bruce believes Villa are st...

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