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This a signing that will make others take notice, i know it's unlikely, but could even be our Robinho signing with what it could do for us going forwards

Great to see a youngster getting minutes this early on in the season instead of the last couple of game when there's nothing to play for, shows how much they rate him.

Thought it was a professional display to beat a poor side. Great to see Ramsay make his PL bow and some of the link up between Watkins, Jack and McGinn was a joy to watch. Would have liked to have seen Traore on a bit earlier but can't have everything!

Do I count?

City felt very harshly treated by Chelsea when they signed Ethan Ampadu so at least Villa appear to have gone about things the right way from Exeter's point of view. Good to see.

Exeter are my local side and he's very highly thought of. Liverpool, Chelsea and Bayern have all been in contact with him even going over to play for Bayerns academy last season. Last two out of the Academy were Ollie Watkins and Ethan Ampadu so lets hope he progresses the same way!

Promising player, has represented England at u15,16 level and became City's youngest ever player last season. Liverpool invited him to Anfield as a guest of theirs for a Champions League game, and he also played for Bayern Munich's academy when they wanted to have a look at him last season. Chelsea also wanted him with Lampard apparently calling him personally to try and tempt him. He follows Ollie Watkins and Ethan Ampadu out of the academy.

I'm sure we could find a role for him...

More Twitter nonsense saying we have offered 5m for Sturridge but at least it's something...

I'm also undecided on Benteke, his recent stats speak for themselves but If he bags in his first couple of matches his confidence will be rocket and with VP behind him, who knows..

To Starman/Snodgrass tune... Theres a Tyrone, running down the wings He ain’t supposed to be there but that’s just our Tyrone Mings!

A night to forget for the young Lions, losing 3-0 to Exeter City. Exeter played a few of the first team players but Villa never really got going. Tyreik Wright was one of the few to come away with any credit tonight, looked very lively and anything positive Villa did went through him. Suliman looked ok but came off at half time. Colin Odutayo also looked good in last 20mins when he came on, creating more in that period than the team did in the previous 70 combined. jamie Searle had a difficult night in goal, made a hash of several clearances and didn't look comfortable with the ball at his feet. 520 in attendance, I would say over a hundred were Villa. Gregg Evans also there and Mark Delaney got a bit of light hearted stick from a few Villa in 2nd half.

I'll be there tonight, so will report back.

The last player I was this excited about was Adama Traore, I've got a feeling this one might turn out differently!

I watched Ethan come through the ranks at Exeter City and we've followed his progress closely. He's mature beyond his years, has a fantastic footballing brain and is a born leader. He's a fantastic player, can play in several positions and if he gets a run of first team games, will be a great asset be it at Chelsea or Villa.