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  1. thunderball
    We also signed a right back earlier in the window?
  2. thunderball
    Low on confidence at the moment. But thats hopefully temporary, as others have pointed out, look to Bailey as your inspiriation. Still his first 6 months in the country, club and the division so give him a break. The good thing is we have all seen there is a player there, he is naturally talented and an intelligent person so I back him to shine long term. Not many doing themsleves justice at the moment, maybe he's no different, except he is someone who's position is an easy swap with Zaniolo, Bailey, Ramsey, Cash, Duran, McGinn and Tielemans all players Emery is happy to swap around.
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    Wow, he is certainly polarising opinion. FWIW, I thought he is and was OK, in fact quite good (and yes, more rounded than Carlos), and think his recent outings have been pretty good, whilst he is not at Pau's level, his range of passing is good too. Yesterday everyone was poor and you could make a case for everyone being the reason for others failing, but I certainly couldn't pin our problems on him, we failed as a team. Somethings not right in how they have been set up and we are no longer effective, and certainly unable to respond to what teams are now doing to us now. I also believe Mings will struggle to return to this team and meet expectations, lets hope he does. I dont believe we can afford to sign Lenglet and it appears the club has already targeted a replacement, but you get the sense the club is making plans for some one else to partner Konsa and Torres at the back.
  4. thunderball
    This results probably sees us 5th now. Still in the mix at the top, need to rediscover the magic
  5. thunderball
    Small squad doesn’t help them, these guys look drained.
  6. thunderball
    We are so much better when we play at pace, few teams can stay with us, problem is you can’t play that for 90 minutes, but that’s how we used to start games and then hung onto leads.
  7. thunderball
    Have to say we are quite static though, there is little movement, not sure it’s on him, something has changed and they all seem to be suffering
  8. thunderball
    Is Moreno rusty or did he flatter to deceive last season?
  9. thunderball
    Watkins positional play isn’t great at the moment.
  10. thunderball
    I disagree. Hadn’t you noticed they are all pumping it long, the team can’t handle the press, it’s not solely Lenglet issue.
  11. thunderball
    Overperformed for sure, but we have always impressed in the league at home so it is a worry. We started against Chelsea like this only to kick on second half, but two goals is a big ask against these now with their tails up.
  12. thunderball
    It shouldn’t get to that though? Yet again I think Lenglet is having a decent outing.
  13. thunderball
    Thought the ref is having a good game? Let’s see what Zaniolo and Bailey can do. Diaby is totally out of confidence, can’t put a foot right at the moment.
  14. thunderball
    Done enough to score one or two so not all bad. But this team cannot cope with a press, it’s our Achilles heel.
  15. thunderball
    Gash so far. Emery needs to earn his money tonight. Second best in effort and ideas. It would help if we actually took a shot on goal when the goal is at our mercy rather than cutting back or squaring. They are over running midfield and Cash is looking a weak link (worst of several). But it’s a tactics thing. Kamara is heading towards a red too.
  16. thunderball
    £8m up front with £7m add-ons according to the Athletic's Ornstein. Man CIty due 25%. Good Luck Morgan!
  17. thunderball
    Lets hope he becomes our Paul Warhurst (for those who remember that)?
  18. thunderball
    You have nailed the star location, why can’t the “experts” know this is where it should go? That shield, star, detailed lion looking right and ‘Aston Villa’ (not AVFC) is all spot on.
  19. thunderball
    I like Neuhaus, funnily enough I would have likened him to McGinn, but my concern is he also reminds me a little of Todd Cantwell.
  20. thunderball
    Seems to me he would suit an Henry style wing/forward. He is such an athlete he could be quite a handful where ever he plays. This season has been a surprise (in terms of the table) which may have restricted his outings as every game is now critical, but agree we shoudl persist. I think getting in another forward and loaning him out next season would be best for his development, he could easily be another Abraham (i.e. nomadic loans; his ceiling is above Tammy's) given his age, he would do well for who ever he joined.
  21. thunderball
    Wouldnt put it past Chelsea, but I think its a loan.
  22. thunderball
    Begs the question as to where that leaves Mings and Carlos? I am guessing Emery will play with 3 CBs more often than not so maybe Konsa, Pau and Hermoso would be first choice with Carlos and Mings rotating assuming Hause and Chambers will be leaving. Very strong CB department though, absolutely Champions League standard, and in depth too.
  23. thunderball
    Only Dybala interested me this window, that seems to be non-story so if we are buying young talent as an investment then great. Hermoso on a free is another good bit of out-of-contract business if it happens, definitely improves the squad. We are really making moves in the market if you look at the quality since the grown-ups took over.
  24. thunderball
    Chelsea interested - surely this wont happen?
  25. thunderball
    This is the same one that every one was disappointed about following the ™ leak (only more detail on the lion?)
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