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Its just great to see that we will now utilise this squad properly now. Having a strong bench and using it properly can maximise output on the pitch, like its supposed to do. Gerrard was the one advocating the change to 5 subs last season but was clueless in actually using it to his advantage. Straight away changing that midfield, Danks could call upon fresh legs of the likes of McGinn & Ramsey who have good engines anyway. Its just common sense, keeps everyone involved, no freezing out of players, maintains harmony. Really hope we dont revert to type and throw in another stinker here; important to stay in the game early doors and grow into it against the backdrop of their crowd who will obviously be well up for it. Even if we lose, but play really well ill be happy, just need to see that wasnt a one off last week. The players know they have Emery watching on so that should bode well.

Yeah, get the feeling this is as sure-thing as we’re ever likely to have. Its an incredible appointment and the perfect fit for this squad. I know we always find ways to mess things up but I dont see it with someone as meticulous as Emery. We need Villa Park to be bouncing every other week now, we can create a very special chapter in our history over the next few years. We finally have a top coach through the door. We’ve spent a lot on this squad, feels like this is the part of the jigsaw thats always been missing.

great news. Really impressed with what we’ve seen of him so far. Probably the best thing to come out of Gerrard era/malaise. From Dougie’s new deal to Gerrard finally getting the axe, to Bouba being back ahead of schedule to appointing Emery; a desperate situation beginning to look up again.

First game will be Utd at Villa Park. Chance to become instant hero

Won Europa League multiple times (4 I think with 2 different clubs); Destroyed Juve and knocked out Bayern last year in the CL to take Villareal to the semi’s. Think this squad will finally realise its potential now. Great appointment, these owners are too much.

Lets get this this juggernaut back on track. To go from that rookie chancer to a European proven winner is really pleasing and pretty exciting tbh UTV

Even fans like unai

FFP are you alive?

Managed Sevilla, Villareal; it does make sense. Good ebening gaffer

Not with the awful selection of streams we had available

5 goals in 12 games. That has to be some sort of record

I just want to see the same press, effort and commitment every single game. Its a really tough game, we never won there even while they were shite so under no illusions here; we’ll do well to get a point and id take that tbh. The challenge is to keep up todays good work and not rest on it like we’ve done for years now with the Jekyll & Hyde performances from week to week. What a statement we could make though if Danks can mastermind another win! Certainly a lot more confident than i could have expected going into this one. Lets take it to them.

The coat really brings the colour out

Going to finish the weekend bottom after all that. Welcome to the Prem

From Rank to Dank in 24hrs Playing a formation that suits the players, everyone giving their all like we havent seen in the longest time, dropping the captain after so many poor displays, making 5 subs, getting the best out of Leon Bailey, clean sheet, 4 goals, beating the side we can never beat. Decent start for Big Danks

Mings has been everywhere. Song rings true

Players getting love and hugs as they come off. Danks gave us our Villa back in one day

Soton*

Finally, its our day. 5-0 would be a nice F.U. to Gerrard

How good was Leon there!

Dougie being everything we’ve ever wanted today