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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. thunderball
    Wouldnt put it past Chelsea, but I think its a loan.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. thunderball
    Chelsea interested - surely this wont happen?
  7. thunderball
    This is the same one that every one was disappointed about following the ™ leak (only more detail on the lion?)
  8. thunderball
    I think he could and would.
  9. thunderball
    We were away, and lacked that zip in our play, but we totally controlled the game. Its much easier top sit and defend with little intent of attack than try and break down an 11 man defence. As has been pointed out, the stats (and the eye test) illustrates a dominant performance which is ultimately what you want and hope the goals follow: 12 shots, 6 on target, 12 corners, 62% possession [away from home], 90% passing accuracy. On another day could have been 4 or 5 nil with better luck then everything looks rosy. Our performances are on another level these days, that was a second string but it made for comfortable viewing, we are in such a better place on all matters these days. The biggest takeaway was minutes for Moreno and Ramsey, and I suppose Duran, but also the return of Kamara. The holy Trinity of Kamara, Pau and Luiz is the heart beat of this team, the sooner we get that back the better....
  10. thunderball
    In the land of the blind....
  11. thunderball
    This is useful thread on FFP. Suggests we actually have a fair bit of headroom to buy a decent player, above £30m if pushed. It also suggests this is predicated on finishing 7th so if we finish in CL positions, it is greatly improved.
  12. thunderball
    Thats my take too, we win here, we keep the player, receive a "loan" payment of £2m, and he has a season of top level experience. However we cant sell him again straight away. If he goes on a 4 year contract thats tiny amortisation cost so little impact on FFP
  13. thunderball
    The fella whose missus work for the club suggests we put an offer in for a “ huge” name player.
  14. thunderball
    "Average 200 unsold seats" sounds plain wrong. Anecdotally, people cant get season tickets nor can they get match day tickets as they are sold out weeks ahead? This just doesn't stack up. The club could reasonably assert that "no plans to move away from VP", as they have no need to state something 5 years down the line. But there is no way the club is dumping £50-100m on something (with a 20 year pay back) is being pulled down in the medium term. I reckon they are keeping their powder dry, seeing how the next two seasons go and reassess. If we get Champions League next season and invest in the squad to cement our place at the top end of the table, and it looks like its sustainable, we are in a completely different financial position to be making plans. Maybe the proposals are not big enough for where the owners want to be. I have zero belief they wont invest in the revenue stream that is matchday income/spectator spend/corporate/merchandising as it is potentially a huge additional revenue opportunity if got right. Some are making out it the owners short changing the club or cheaping out. These owners have shown no sign of that so far, quite the opposite.
  15. thunderball
    Amazing stats! But means nothing to Southgate unless he plays for 'Pool/ManU/ManC
  16. thunderball
    I thought it was two from the premier league but overseas loans were on top of this?
  17. thunderball
    I think improvement on what we’ve got is the reserve of the Summer window, along with a reserve keeper. sitting second, level on points with Liverpool is great advertising for January. Champions League will open doors and increase our financial clout in the summer so keep the powder dry. Zaniolo needs to display his value, but could be a solid signing,I hope we can sort a deal for Lenglet too, but RB, Keeper, midfield and Forwards all need strengthening with good quality if we are to kick on.
  18. thunderball
    Guendouzi would be a great squad addition, as would Dani Ceballos. Agree on Werner too. How many loans can we get?
  19. thunderball
    Wow, this one is difficult. Went with Luiz as he runs midfield and transitions so well, big improvement this season, adds the consistency (along with Kamara) and rhythm to our team. Set pieces, goals and penalties make the difference. However, There is a big case for Konsa who is most improved, and a genuine all rounder whose game with the ball at his feet is improving game on game - for me, the best English CB at this moment; Watkins has solidified his importance to how we play, added crucial assists and looks like he might hit 18 league goals plus from open play. Also big shouts to Kamara and Pau who add real quality and broaden our playing style and ability; and Martinez who is back to his best and adds so much authority and confidence to our defence. This seems unfair on McGinn, Bailey, Diaby and Digne who have had excellent seasons so far. The improvement wrung out of these players is astonishing.
  20. thunderball
    Thought he was OK today, has some good range of passing.
  21. thunderball

    Ezri Konsa

    thunderball replied to MaVilla's topic in Villa Talk

    Very possibly, certainly our most improved. He is twice the player from last season. Konsa and Pau are some double act these days. For me he is the best English defender at the moment, sure Southgate can’t see it though.
  22. thunderball
    Konsa has become a key player and the complete defender. Passing and vision not quite as good as Pau, but his all round game and defensive quality is supreme. Our most improved player, and that’s some accolade in this team.
  23. thunderball
    The only thing Unai was to blame for was not shaking it up sooner - thought he waited far too long. This is on the players: basic errors, not completing passes, being too casual, kicking long and blind clearances which we have rarely done so far this season. The % possession wasn’t too bad but felt far worse. We let them trigger their runs from deep to good effect. Carlos was the main culprit, silly fouls and sloppy play. But we just didn’t stretch them and they are a poor side - determination got them this result today, they wanted it more.
  24. thunderball
    Poor couple of games. We are great at full strength but really missed Pau and Kamara that give us that solidity to build our game around. McGinn or Luiz couldn’t get forward and had little to hit. Bailey had a brief look, but Watkins, Duran and Diaby saw nothing of the ball, we didn’t involve them. Ramsey a shadow of himself last season obviously further away than we hoped. Suspensions, injuries and a great run has taken its toll. However we need a playmaker, someone who can shake it up and make things happen. Great run this far, but Spurs and City reeling us in. Utd still poor but may kick on. Maybe we do need some new blood. A win against Burnley a must.
  25. thunderball
    Not sure why Unai is not making changes here? We have been on the back foot for 15 minutes
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