Raymond

This is just recency bias, but I don't remember the last time I was this happy with a performance. Obviously was happier with the result when we were promoted, but this performance was something else.

I wonder if Milner wants to come play for a top side.

I'm not convinced I am awake.

OPEN THE **** THREAD YOU COWARDS

What a goal.

After watching today, we need this to go through.

All it took was 232 pages to convince me this is actually going to happen.

I don't really keep up with the England squad, but the vibe I get is more than just Villa fans are upset with Southgate. Any chance he gets fired?

Say what you will, but that is a good looking fella. Maybe we can get him to model in the team store.

I was in the "relax, give it time" camp, but I am beginning to get nervous. As Smith has mentioned, we saw what happened with Luiz because of how late he got to the club, and we need at least a winger and forward to hit the ground running. Can they do that if they come in days before the first match or, even worse, weeks into the season? I worry the answer is no.

Man City, Bayern, Juventus, or Aston Villa Tough choice for Messi

Tammy was 9th in goals per 90 minutes last season with basically the same output as Jesus, Aubameyang, and the aforementioned Kane. Rashford was 14th but in the same area around .6 per 90.

I voted top 6 because why not? Now is the time to dream about Origi and Eze before we are forced to settle for Charlie Austin and James McCarthy.

I am ecstatic we survived, but it is important to realize how easily it could have gone the other way. There are hundreds of different spots in the season which could have resulted in us losing a few points and being relegated just like there are hundreds which could have resulted in us gaining a few more points and being safe before the final day. Saying relegated=out, safe=in is just not a good way to make an important decision. Instead, the powers that be should decide if they think Smith over or underachieved based on our squad. I tend to think he underachieved based on how little he does to help us in-game and how long it took to fix basic defensive issues which plagued us from the start, but I also recognize the challenges he faced and the relative lack of quality and depth in the squad. What I think does not matter, though, because reports suggest he has the support of the owners, so I will support him and hope four or five starting-caliber players come in during the window.

I am happy we survived and grateful, but that doesn’t mean my opinion on Smith has changed. I don’t think he is a good enough manager in game, and it is troubling it took time off during a pandemic for the coaching staff to sort out what should be basic defensive issues. Issues which probably would have seen us down without the time off. If the powers that be feel the same about Smith, they have to move now. It does not make sense to fire him 10 games into next season after buying a bunch of players for his system. If you don’t think he is the guy you stick to your convictions, fire him now, and let the new manager and hopefully sporting director make changes in the transfer window.

Shit, but who gives a shit?

Please just end.

How?

JACKIE BOY

Bournemouth are going to win. Has to be a draw.

Jesus, Dean.

Make a **** change.

Bournemouth defender just slapped the ball out of the air in the box and VAR did not even look at it.