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We could have gone full strength for both. 2 games in 4 days with only Martinez and Cash from the starting XI going to the World Cup. I think they could have managed. Big chance to put a marker down beating Utd twice in a week, being in the hat for the next round and keeping the feel good factor going. Nonetheles, hope we can still do that

Is it bad that I just want to slap that slabhead with a raw piece of bacon just for hearing him talk

Bit disappointed with that team tbh, wanted and expected us to go as strong as possible to get the job done. Still, if we can rotate this many and still put in a strong performance where the side can clearly demonstrate they are putting Emery’s tactics and gameplan into practice, then we can get very excited about his ability to get his ways across to everyone in this squad, not just those that started at the weekend. that said, would have loved to see Martinez, Mings, Buendia and Sanson starting tonight, but I trust Unai fully and look forward to the game regardless, something Gerrard didnt have me doing.

Big mistake by Deschamps, no World Cup repeat for you now

Pretty sure Nassef would have earmarked the importance of cup competitions. It was evident in how strong Gerrard went in the last round.

League 1 Bolton after getting comprehensively outplayed first half. Sure am glad Gerrard has gone.

As far as opening acts go, that was pretty flawless. Utd were dog, but take nothing away from how good we were. Our goals were all beautiful, proper stuff of dreams. The press, the organisation, the coaching from the sidelines, the subs, the control we exterted, the belief he instilled so quickly into a group that had been looking lost previously, the mentality; not to crumble, which feels ingrained in this club somehow regardless of era just seemed to evaporate. Numero Uno Unai Emery delivered unmistakable unagi to those cheating scumbags and I just thank him for making me happy this week. There’s a nice symmetry that it was 3-1 again after all those years. Really want that win on Thursday now and I believe we’ll go and get it with this genius cooking up a new gameplan.

Really starting to find form now and looks settled. All 4 of his goals have something in common. All at home, all in front of the Holte and every time the roof has come off the stadium. Love him.

this is gold

Was great today. My captain

Was great to hear the crowd when he came on. He knows we want him here, the whole building feels aligned now. Ready for happier times.

7 points from last 3 against Utd now. The balance of power has finally shifted

Lets go and do em in the cup now. Ive never felt in such good hands with a manager as this. Clearly knows exactly what he’s doing. Top appointment by Nassef. This week will be really pleasant. Just imagine all the positive content coming up on all the podcasts. Might have to watch all the United ones throwing tantrums too

1st game in charge and he goes and breaks a 27 year curse. Yeah we’ve got our guy Cheers boss

Its 95 all over again this feels good and long overdue

Leon Bailey loves a goal at the Holte End

If we go on to win, Unai is an instant hero. Been a good game so far though, be amazing to go and get a couple more second half. Lets see if the first half time team talk has us come out the blocks quickly again or the age old Villa curse kicks in regardless of manager and we invite pressure