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33 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said:

We used to, but I think a lot of it was sold - first by Ellis and then by the good Doctor when we were on the verge of going under.

Ah ok that bit I didn't know 

He helps protect the back 4 do much better than anyone else we have.   He's also great on the ball which is why he's so important to us. 

In fairness to Diaby he does keep getting into good positions and doesn't stay away from the ball.  

He will come good again!

18 hours ago, meregreen said:

We really don’t have loads of land. Outside of the immediate footprint of the stadium, it’s a shit hole.

We own more than you think 

Can't wait to have you back Ty

He said post matche he's been struggling with an injury but is fully fit now. Fingers crossed he picks up some form.  

Also said he'd been working hard with the coaches on when to go forward and when to move inside/outside of the winger.  He's learning, whether it is quick enough is to be debated 

Class again today, wins the ball bsck so often and is very good on it.

2 hours ago, ender4 said:

So whilst Villa get £8m for their main shirt sponsor and £1m for their sleeve sponsor… 

A team who finished 12th last season and will finish around 8-11th this season have a shirt sponsor paying £40m a year and have just agreed a sleeve sponsor who will pay £12m a year! (Yes it’s Chelsea).

How the hell do we compete on revenue when these clubs can get more for their sleeve sponsor than we get for our main shirt sponsor?

These rules are corrupt as anything 

1 hour ago, Brumstopdogs said:

 

Bloody hope so, we need him back for next week.

Digne was a fringe player for us 6 months ago.....

On 19/12/2023 at 19:53, wishywashy said:

The plot thickens, now the £55m has appeared in the subsidiaries Aston Villa FC Limited (which is separate from Aston Villa Football Club Limited) and Aston Villa Limited (where it was paid in 1,093,672,040 shares worth 5p rather than 55m shares of £1 like everyone else). Honestly have even less clue what these companies are for than NSWE Sports Limited.

This is all rather peculiar, not how NSWE usually invest funds into the club (they've never directly issued share capital into either of these subsidiaries), presumably its to do with the Atairos deal?

Risso?!

Fan survey said round badge, surprise surprise this vote is also saying round badge.  

Mods can we ensure this gets in front of the club some way: a fan group/consultation/emailed to the club.  

Fully deserved on current form, key for Leon is to keep it up!

Great player with a lot of room for further development 

Well that answers that question, beat of luck to him (apart from Saturday).

2 minutes ago, DJBOB said:

All relatively a moot point as I don't think we will break our transfer record for MGW.

This i do agree with 

1 hour ago, useless said:

Gibbs-White doesn't really have the overall game to play as an eight, I've seen him play there for England U21s and doesn't suit him at all, I think Wolves tried him there too, and it didn't work, I've seen comparisons to Ramsey, but in terms of style of play he's closer to Buendia. Also he's not that young, he turns twenty-four this month, so will already know his best position pretty much.

I kinda agree but I don't think he technique is good enough to play the 10 role in the same was someone like Madison does.  He's very mobile which is why I think he's be better as an 8.  Have to day even though I rate him I haven't watched loads of him 

11 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

You know I've never paid attention to this lad but keep seeing glowing reports about him from fans, so must have something about him.

Don't even know what position he plays!

 

He prefers to play as a 10 I think his best position would be as an 8 as he develops. 

If were after the lad from Verona then it could be curtains for Zaniolo

1 minute ago, Keyblade said:

Newcastle are gassed. They're done. It's between us and Spurs for that 4th spot. Could be 3rd up for grabs too if Arsenal continue to falter.

If only, other teams could be saying were faltering too though.  Important  couple of games coming up to cement our place.

I admire everyone's optimism, I am still used to us messing up great opportunities so am fully in the cautious camp.

3 minutes ago, Rodders said:

Borough have a huge old injury list at the moment it seems. Another one today apparently. Feel more confident we won't see a stevenage **** up even with plenty of changes.

I'll take your word for it, I couldn't name many of their 1st team, seems a good few have moved on since last season (obviously our two came back).

7 hours ago, useless said:

He's signed a new contract with us according to John Townley, presumably that will be officially announced when his loan move to St Johnstone is officially announced

Keen on that, definitely a good idea to get a new contract signed to keep him locked down.

16 minutes ago, PieFacE said:

I'd like to see him given a chance in our first team in pre-season just to see how he looks with better players. 

Hmm, as nice as it would be I think the gap is a little too big.  We've done well to load him enough to build up some capital.

4 minutes ago, Awol said:

True, but he needs match minutes and preferably as a starter, to develop him. That’s not going to be in a Villa team chasing top 4, so a loan makes perfect sense. Gives him time to grow up a little, too. The opportunity to do it for us will come if Emery thinks he’s earned it.

Don't disagree with that at all, my point was more around his attitude and the supposed falling out. 

Agree the minutes on load would help him grow up.