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10 minutes ago, VillaChris said:

Probably also a feeling that while I'm no Gerrard hater there's loads of managers out there who'd be able to get more out of the squad and he'll continue to persist with his formation which could easily have us bottom half again.

Really think given who we're playing in August a good start is a must to settle everyone down. We do have a spine now of top international players given Coutinho's been recalled by Brazil since he signed for us and likes of Kamara and Diego Carlos could very well make squads of world cup contenders so components are there to challenge in lower top half but I just don't think Gerrard will get the big calls right, him making McGinn captain is first serious error as it reduces flexibility in central midfield area.

I'd like to know the loads of managers who would be able to get more out of the squad please?  

Thanks everyone - this is what I was talking about: https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2019/10/30/introducing-1874-seasonal-memberships-available

Does anyone know if the club plan to open it in the Doug Ellis for the upcoming season?  I can only find information about it from 2019/20.

15 hours ago, OutByEaster? said:

Part of the next stage of the plan is to use the space under the Holte End to allow for a truck to drive straight off Witton Lane, through the bottom of the Holte End and to the pitch, so that setting up staging becomes much simpler and cheaper for touring bands and it opens us up to more opportunities. The stages will end up being at the Holte End of the ground.

 

I'm really keen to know the full plan - do you know when the club are going to share the master plan for the Doug Ellis and Holte End proposals?  

It is clear to me that it will be the Doug Ellis Stand that will be demolished and rebuilt to get us to 60K.  I expect that will mean the closure of the road - and pedestrianisation.

On 13/03/2022 at 20:39, OutByEaster? said:

Looking at it, when we originally signed up with Cazoo it was on a multi-year deal - this statement wasn't about a new deal I think it was just confirmation that they weren't dropping us like an Everton shaped hot rock. Whether that means that the numbers are exactly the same as last year I don't know.

 

True - but Everton’s statement also said that too. So either it was a 2 year deal, which hasn’t been renewed or a multi-year one with a break clause. We’ll see!

Anyone know when the next Fan Consultation Group is? Are we expecting the detailed plans to be shared then?

I'd be interested to know if the club are undertaking any renovation/investment work at Villa Park - things that they may have planned to do, but have bought forward while fans are out of the stadium.  I'd also be interested to hear about their plans to invest in Villa Park (ie new ad hoardings to upgrade what's there) and how we're doing getting new partners on board.

Jack Butland is apparently available for £8m according to SSN. I say we flog Nyland and Kalinic and bring him in for competition for Heaton.

Easier to see on tv - better quality = more $$$$

My nerdy obsession - but I hope they upgrade the LED ad boards over the summer....

Any idea when the next meeting is with Christian P?

3 minutes ago, screwdriver said:

was shocked to hear Smiths disparging remarks about mings.

saying Grealish has more competition than mings for a place in the england squad????????? Mings is up against 80m boys like Stones and Mcguire.

Grealish is up against utter crud...the crock oxlade chamberlin, the worst player to win a champions league medal square ball technician Jordan henderson....Harry "spurs get better when they take him off" winks.  and the less said about jessie lingard the better.

Grealish should be punching the wall all day today.

At least Villa fans can enjoy the kick back from an enraged Grealish tomorrow at selhurts. I expect a dalian-esque moment tomorrow. someone bring a brolly.

Agreed.  Smith out! 

He didn't make it into the Belgium squad this time, unfortunately.  I am sure it won't be long until he does get called up, if he keeps performing the way he has been.

@Villareport.  Villa Talk's favourite!

Apparently he's left on a permanent deal to Waasland - Beveren...!

It is brilliant that we're talking about our players in this context!  I think Heaton may well get a call for this squad.  It will be interesting to see what happens with Jack.

So, it sounds like Tyrone's getting called up.  Heaton will probably be in there too.  What about Jack?

Very well deserved.  

5 minutes ago, Killeen30 said:

Possibly means we are not able to bring in the striker we want? Just a guess.

I think it's more likely he sees Keinan as a useful squad player who can score and provides something a bit different up front.  Given Dean Smith has said he wants to have two players for each position, and we may well use two upfront in some games, I am assuming he'll want 4 strikers - to that's Wesley, JK, Keinan plus the new signing assuming Hogan goes on loan.

1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said:

So it hasn't happened?

Nope.  And I think that this is the way that Dean Smith wants the team to play, so I expect to see it continue.  I also think that Mings has the ability to be successful in the Premier League.

33 minutes ago, villa89 said:

The only downside is that we still have the likes Hogan, Thor, Kalinic etc. that we couldn't sell off. If we could sell 3 or 4 of those it really would be as good a window as it gets.  

The European window stays open until September - so we might be able to move Thor, Kalinic etc on after our window closes.

Anyone know about this summer's minor redevelopment work?  I know they've replaced signs at the ground.  Anything inside the ground?  I have read new LED video screens and an upgraded PA system.  Also I think there was mention of re-opening disused hospitality areas in the Witton Lane and Trinity?  I also think they were upgrading the LED ad-boards and flood lights to meet Premier League requirements?

3 minutes ago, Nigel said:

I believe that in order to get the work permit we have to guarantee Luiz plays in a high percentage of games.

He wont be of any use to anyone if he doesnt get the permit, thus he will be starting most games.

No way Phillips signs with that in mind.

......unless that we loan him back straight away?

I don't think that's the case.  Exceptions are considered on the basis of transfer cost (against the club's transfer record); wages (again against the club's wage structure) and the level of first team football they've played at.  I am a bit perplexed why this is taking so long, as I would be surprised that the club announced the signing without the work permit being in the bag.

Anyone know about anything inside the ground?  I have read new LED video screens and an upgraded PA system.  Also I think there was mention of re-opening disused hospitality areas in the Witton Lane and Trinity?  I also think they were upgrading the LED ad-boards and flood lights to meet Premier League requirements?