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Zhan_Zhuang

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  1. Villa will likely play much the same way but I'd prefer to see Cash and Moreno play so that we are more aggressive and direct. Hopefully we win and put some pressure on the top two.
  2. I just looked up Radamel Falcao, still going in La Liga and still useful at 37 years of age... Now I'm not saying let's sign him but a player of that stature in his final years, some experience of winning titles, trophies etc.
  3. So much smoke about Douglas Luiz, I think he is such an important player for Villa but we'd be mad to sell him to another PL team. Barca, ok fine but they couldn't afford him. Rice and Caicedo have set the bar. Luiz has £120 million all over him for me! For FFP Villa probably will eventually have to sell him unless we get CL football. All this will go away if we get top four this season. Media are trying to pick us apart.
  4. I think it's obvious Villa need depth at RB but I think Cash is still very much part of the squad. Now this might sound mad and will not happen due to our Monchi model but i'd really like us to sign a really experienced player in the twilight of his years who can offer us something different in the box. I'm thinking of a Cavani-esque signing, just for the remainder of the season.
  5. Imagine if Villa had beaten Forest and Sheff Utd. we'd be clear by two points at the top.
  6. For once, I'm inclined to agree... There was an interview with Chelsea players on TV recently and I really did a double-take as the new Villa badge and theirs are so similar at first glance. It made me realise Villa need to change it again.
  7. Saka should've been booked there, he gets away with so much.
  8. However, they won't be languishing there for long. With a bit of investment and help along the way this could quickly see them advance through the leagues. That will be the plan for sure...
  9. I agree, Villa are carrying Ramsey as he's still not match-fit it would seem. Half-time of around sixty minutes would have been a better time to bring Zaniolo on.
  10. It would be fantastic to see some of the young guns get some experience out there. Potentially helps out both teams.
  11. We should really all know this already and I'll reiterate once again... Monchi will not be buying from the PL, it's the antithesis to the Villa (Monchi) philosophy.
  12. Tim certainly didn't look out of place last night. He seems to have way more manoeuvrability around the pitch than Dendoncker.
  13. Torres has had a couple of weeks off and will be fresh for the Burnley game. Kamara has had a couple of weeks off and will be back fresh for Middlesbrough or Everton game. Tielemans has also had a few weeks off and hopefully will be back for the Everton game. Perhaps a new player to help the matchday squad and one to challenge for a first eleven place and Villa will be reinforced.
  14. Don't take things too seriously, lighten up and move on.
  15. Just running out of steam unfortunately, very lacklustre couple of performances. Again missing Kamara, Torres hurts us as they are two strong performers. Add to that a couple of no shows in Luiz, McGinn, carrying Ramsey and Moreno who don't look match-fit and we are gasping for air. Sense of tiredness too it seems. However to capitulate like that really hurts, confidence was likely knocked after Sheffield Utd. and even more so now. So typical of Villa to give a dying Man Poo their lifesaver performance which could likely galvanise them. Worrying about Spuds and Man Poo now chasing us down.
  16. Not saying he would but they might want him... Money is an incredible motivation for some when astronomical sums are offered. I think money and incentives were a major part of Newcastlearabia's form last season to be honest. Incentivised to the maximum. Yup, exactly.
  17. Yeah I know but it won't stop them thinking they could entice him, perhaps. I hope not though as Tuchel is a good manager.
  18. Probably better for Villa if they keep Howe, he's a limited manager. Mourinho would also be a disaster. The only worry is they go for someone like Tuchel who I believe is a good manager and like Emery would have something to prove in the PL.
  19. To be fair, it's not really just your suspicion... When he signed, Emery alluded to the fact that he thought Zaniolo could play anywhere along the front three, presumably that was wide left, wide right and up top. Zaniolo has all the credentials to be an absolute nightmare for defenders as the front man.
  20. Unai Emery is a class act (we know this) and his comments were gracious: "We accept and respect VAR". Other notable managers would be ranting and moaning like babies about VAR. Remember Aston Villa have class, always.
  21. Like Bailey, McGinn and Diaby they all take time to adapt to both PL football and the tactics of Unai Emery. Hopefully Zaniolo can continue the fine form and bag the winner at Old Trafford. I didn't see the match and again just only highlights of the goal. It was a wonderful header: "leapt like a salmon" but seriously he does possess a strong character, and also aggression on the football pitch. In hindsight maybe should have started the game?
  22. Amazing watching that last video, clearly the size of the leg muscles are greatly reduced in comparison to the other fully functioning leg. It's actually incredible. If you don't use it, you lose it.
  23. After a few hours of mulling the news over I can see the idea of pausing redevelopment of The North Stand. It seems logical to continue riding the current wave of positivity and especially the home form which is so important to our success. The feeling of fortress Villa Park is one we will need next season more than ever before if we do qualify once again for Europe or dare I say Champions league. To take away a complete stand for next season would greatly reduce the atmosphere and I'm all for keeping it the way it is, just for now.
  24. Yeah I agree, one first team player to push for a place and potentially one other to strengthen the match day squad. This will be achievable also if Villa can offload one or two players surplus to requirements in January which I think should be looked at.
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