Tubby

29 minutes ago, Enda said:

Bruno Fernandes should be playing for a CL team.

Great player, shit attitude. Couldn't see his ego blending with the current team love-in.

19 hours ago, villa4europe said:

Id be amazed if the council would let us, they're redeveloping large chunks of the city, largely due to HS2, young professionals, businesses etc etc

football stadiums don't tick that box 

They're not pumping £2bn in to Smith fields to then put a stadium next to it 

Football stadiums might not tick the box, but multi-purpose, year-round venues, do.

FWIW, I don't see us moving to the city centre, but I do think the future of VP is more than just a football stadium.

After his success tonight, hopefully Emi has received a text from his good mate Leo.

If we win a European final and qualify for the CL, he'd surely be keen...

8 hours ago, Jas10 said:

 

"If the team are successful in their objectives, I will shower Unai with gifts"

6 minutes ago, Galway Lion said:

Well having checked out the new Olympic stadium in Egypt built by our owners company we certainly have the expertise to build a mega stadium.

Add to that the expertise on rail and mono rail we have just employed something is clearly in the pipeline.

Not just a stadium, they built a whole sports complex! 

Could you imagine what they might surround a new Villa stadium with?! The fan experience could be off the charts.

6 hours ago, fightoffyour said:

s a capacity of 2,100 people per hour (in both directions but most will be going to the city centre not the airport, though that could be used as a roundabout way to reach the city by train), which is clearly insufficient for a 60,000 seater stadium and the NEC car parks are an absolute disaster to get out off after a concer

Considering the board now includes the CEO of a construction company owned by NS and a person with past experience helping WE with a similar situation for the Milwaukee Bucks, I'd suggest that the expertise is there to take whichever approach is deemed most beneficial to the long-term viability of the club.

It goes without saying, a new stadium, with top quality facilities for all fans, usable all year round, amongst a redeveloped vicinity, in the second city... that's a very attractive prospect. However much Villa fans care for it, Villa Park will always have its limitations when compared to modern stadiums. If it can remain in the area, and Villa Park remains an icon e.g. a museum in the Holte and a public space to the Holte Pub, it might be the best outcome.

8 minutes ago, duke313 said:

You only have to look at the table to see the difference, the goal difference alone for City, Arsenal and Liverpool is way ahead of us and Spurs.  We're not at their level, we're just the level below though, which I'm fine with, we're still a working project under Unai.

Only because our defence has been porous at times, and that's only because we've suffered injuries (Ty, Cash, Moreno, Pau, Carlos, Ezri) across the back four and with Bouba. We don't have an issue scoring goals, so if the defensive structure had stayed injury-free, our goal difference would be much improved.

DM/CM is a priority for me. We've struggled to find balance since Kamara was injured and it's certainly not helped to have had SJM and Doug suspended. I think we can pull off a bit of Monchi magic here and get a quality player on a free.

Find a starting RB (assuming Nedeljković isn't ready to compete for the spot) allowing Konsa to step back into the CB rotation.

Find that forward player that can do as close to an impression of Ollie as the man himself. No doubting we'd be in a different position if it were not for his goals. However much I like him, I don't think Jhon Duran is it and he could be one we cash in on.

We might choose to bring Jaden back, which I'd be up for. If Archer comes back, I think we sell him on again.

So similar to last season. A couple of standout purchases that don't break our bank and a neat bit of market manoeuvring to stay within the rules.

Just now, rbcuk said:

You can see why Man City brought him as a 15 year old, looking good with each game, good to see him manage the full 90 aswell

It was all part of Peps plan to see Arsenal throwaway the 2023/24 title.

2 hours ago, villan-scott said:

Done and dusted. Villa admin will be busy tonight and tomorrow announcing all these. 

Plymouth loan? The new Finn Azaz!

9 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

 

He's got more gait than the entrance to Heaven.

Welcome

11 hours ago, nick76 said:

Proof! 

Decent legs for an old'n tbf. Reckon she could run the wing.

2 hours ago, Villa_Vids said:

 

Bid rejected? Boringopolis!

47 minutes ago, maqroll said:

Can we also ditch BK8 after this season for a blue chip sponsor?

Imagine looking back at the history of the clubs 150th year, with a beautiful kit made by Adidas, that's soiled by a BK8 logo! 

*Not to mention the underwhelming new crest!

Emery spreading his DNA all over the place.

[Insert South Park.gif]

The script writers really don't like us

Don't care who we get but a home tie would be nice

13 hours ago, viivvaa66 said:

I’m sure we will draw Newcastle, since it would mean we play them twice in a couple of days.

FM save special

1 hour ago, Xela said:

I came 4th @Tubby with @Hornso 3rd. 

@Beastmix is like a prime Bill Belichick

Good spot, edit made

3 minutes ago, Tubby said:

Congratulations to Simon on winning this year's league...

This year's final positions:

1. Amnesiacs @Beastmix

2. Rhys @rhyscartwright_avfc

3. Watership Brown @Xela

4. Cleveland Frowns @Hornso

5. Great Olof's Vikings @sexbelowsound

6. It Ertz When Eifert @Brumerican

7. The Brown Stuff @Tubby

8. Punters Unanimous @rjw63

9. Lancs Villans @LancsVillan

10. MAQ Attack @maqroll

11. Area 51 ETs @abdomlahor

12. Self Isolate @Dante_Lockhart

It felt like a good competition and I look forward to competing with you all next year.

This is the third year in a row that I've finished 7th! Average at best!

Congratulations to Simon on winning this year's league...

This year's final positions:

1. Amnesiacs @Beastmix

2. Rhys @rhyscartwright_avfc

3. Cleveland Frowns @Hornso

4. Watership Brown @Xela

5. Great Olof's Vikings @sexbelowsound

6. It Ertz When Eifert @Brumerican

7. The Brown Stuff @Tubby

8. Punters Unanimous @rjw63

9. Lancs Villans @LancsVillan

10. MAQ Attack @maqroll

11. Area 51 ETs @abdomlahor

12. Self Isolate @Dante_Lockhart

It felt like a good competition and I look forward to competing with you all next year.

Edit: swapped 3rd/4th

On 12/12/2023 at 10:13, Beastmix said:

Was REALLY close for the playoff spots, in the end. Somebody missed out via 'points for', I think. Everyone else was 1 or 2 wins off. Competitive! 

Thanks for a great - and relatively drama free - regular season, all!

Guilty!

Damn it.

The considered points changes in full effect. Also, 3 wins separate 2nd to 12th.

I've never known it so close. It's made for an exciting season.