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  1. GENTLEMAN
    JWP would be perfect for me. Or someone of that ilk with tenacity, energy and ball retention. But I would like the signing to upgrade a ‘senior’ (Naka, Luiz, McGinn, Sanson). I like a tight squad. I think Hourihane needs to be move on for him and us. We also need space to allow Ramsey and Chukwuemeka to develop.
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    No that I don’t doubt the team, but I’m a little disappointed with suggestions of Axel, JWP and Cantwell given Mackenzie’s ‘reputation’. I suppose it’s dependent on his remit. Perhaps finding the pieces of a jigsaw hiding in plain sight, no bedding in period needed, is a more difficult task. Alternatively, the press couldn’t have clue.
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    This now becomes a ‘Smith’ team. He built around JG because of his extreme talent. It was expedient to do so. He has slowly moulded a squad to the way to which he wants to play. Which, I actually thing JG style was counter to. He needs to use the criticism of his record without JG as fuel. Smith’s biggest value is his player development. The one thing I am sure of, JG was not a £100 million player before Smith arrived. He can be and probably is, given his relaxed demeanour in preseason camp, proud of that.
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    I live in Manchester and I agree with him.
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    I’d be very surprised if he went out on loan. He’s establishing himself as a first team squad member. He’s surpassed the loan development stage. For me, this is what youth development looks like. Seems like a steady eddy developer. I think he’ll improve again this season.
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    Hopefully, so then we could play one of them.
  7. GENTLEMAN
    This preseason has been a mess.
  8. GENTLEMAN
    Absolutely gutted
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    Cancelled
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    Louie Barry

    GENTLEMAN replied to Tom13's topic in Villa Talk

    Looks like he and Villa favoured the package offered by Ipswich. Rather than no offers from the Championship. Villa are doing this right. Rather minutes, Paul Cook management and Ipswich having more possession, giving Louie more opportunities to show his skills.
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    99% is attention seeking bs. Even if someone has a piece on one transfer it’s gets lost in the noise.
  12. GENTLEMAN
    He’s not wrong though. Nice left peg, but slow of mind and body. Build like a pencil. Needs shipping out. No room for sentiment in football. Ta ra
  13. GENTLEMAN
    Well, it’s a good job football is played on grass and not in your mind.
  14. GENTLEMAN
    Bloody hate these twonks
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    For the few people that a fawning over his statement. Compare it to John Terry’s parting statement to us.
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    Muhaha the post replying about Mings going up there. I’ll fix it to current player or citeh player, given Citehs love for a Villa captain.
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    Not the Argentinian variety. My heroes
  18. GENTLEMAN
    Please please change the title of this thread
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    A backup to the backup. I don’t get the Axel transfer. For us and him.
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    It’ll be gone before the start of the season. I’m pretty sure of that. Purslow will make sure of that.
  21. GENTLEMAN
    Yeah I agree. I like Luiz and still think he can develop greatly. But my general principle is I don’t want 5/6 experienced ‘seniors’ vying for 3 spots in CM. Not leaving any opportunities for Academy graduates. They need to be blooded, otherwise it’s all for nought. All those players recommended would be excellent but I would want to move a current ‘senior’ to balance. Upgrade the seniors whilst still leaving ops for academy grads.
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    @Davkaus moved to here mate so not to go OT, think the mods have had a hard time of it recently Yeah I had this realisation with him at the Euros. I was frothing at the mouth with the apparent idiocy and disrespect of Southgate’s decision not to start him. I could not enjoy England. I would go into work and rant and rave. Had to have a chat with myself after the group stages. What are you thinking kind of moment. I would epitomise my time supporting him at the club as ‘turning a blind eye’. Turning a blind eye to his drunken binges, bad choices, careless driving, diving, sulking and general idiocy.
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    I get this vibe too. Idk, for instance if they could turn a profit on him.
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    It’s crazy isn’t it. How an event can reframe your thinking. 4 weeks ago I would have said no. But now, well. I’m happy though of the modular nature of our coaching set up. Developing an infrastructure whereby everyone is replaceable.
  25. GENTLEMAN
    Yeah this is where my support is maturing to. A love for the colours, spirit, community, history, Villa Park and playing legends and moments that have become so in the fullness of time.
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