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  1. Pez1974
    Lots of videos about recently - he seems to absolutely love it when we score. Often in the background jumping around! It might just be his personality - but he seems to love the club. If it wasn't for his wages - there is no way I'd want him to leave, despite being 31 in the summer.
  2. Pez1974

    Unai Emery

    Pez1974 replied to PeterSw's topic in Villa Talk

    Great news Timing is a bit odd - I wonder if: a) another club made an approach and this was to stave off that b) a boost for the squad going into the final games c) about convincing a new signing that he's committed d) there is a finer detail clause (such a a release clause, or option) which has been triggered In any case - great to hear
  3. Pez1974
    He's just getting out of playing against us, so he can join us in the summer and play champions league Good player - deserves to play for a Top 4 team
  4. Pez1974
    I want CL based on getting 4th. I don't want the accusation to be of us getting lucky and 5th. And England not getting 5th place for CL will contribute towards Spurs (probably) having less money next year with CL football, which will hurt them. It will also likely mean that one of Man U, Newcastle and Chelsea won't have European football next year, which will hurt them (but maybe help with fixtures too). PSR is starting to bite, so these clubs will be affected by the income loss, albeit less so than we'd hope. I want to win the UECL for a trophy, the prestige, a bit of cash, and the UEFA ranking points (these will help in the coming years with seeding). All of the above would underline the genius of Emery, and that we are seriously on the up. This will help attract players and sponsors. So providing we can get the points for 4th - this week has been perfect!
  5. Pez1974
    No, they aren't. The are a risk based calculation by the betting company designed to find the balance between attracting people to part with their money, and the risk of the company losing money. If someone walked into a bookies and lumped a large amount on Villa to win, it's likely that the odds would fall with that bookie, in order to reduce their risk. However, the probability of Villa winning would be unaffected. This is why England often have shorter odds of winning things in this country, because people in this country tend to bet on England to win - oddly.
  6. Pez1974
    Yes - it's nice that one of the family still gets to play in Europe this season
  7. Pez1974
    Typical negative VT'er. In Unai I Trust
  8. Pez1974
    Or..... We'll win the Europa (edit: Conference) league because we have very good players and a genius manager. We'll get 4th - same reason. Plus, you know, it's Spurs. And then Spurs, or Man U or Newcastle will not get Champions League, costing them money and prestige, which is also to our benefit. And the reason why 5th won't get CL football is because Man U and Newcastle didn't get out of their groups in this seasons CL. And all of the above makes it a brilliant season for us, and very funny too.
  9. Pez1974
    Like others - I don't get the 'which one?' We have 5 games left in the league - if we can't muster enough points from this position to stay in 4th, we don't deserve it. And our main competition is Bottlejob FC, who have harder fixtures on paper. We have a lead going into the 2nd leg of a QF in Europe, having just kept a clean sheet against PL title challengers. Then 3 more games to win it. And from winning it would come a 26 point co-efficient for next season, which would help us get a better draw, and means we can build on that ranking in the following seasons. This is why the top cubs stay there - see the draw that Newcastle got in their first season back in the CL because they had no ranking points (just those that come with being a PL club). (And I know this is boring to many, but it is the reality of being able to compete consistently at the top of Europe) I've seen about players being tired, but it's a maximum of 9 games now. McGinn has just had a rest period, so too Luiz. Watkins can just keep going. We seem to be good at rotating other positions when necessary because Unai is a genius. This is our moment to take a huge step up - we have to do both.
  10. Pez1974
    Agree that RB is a priority, probably alongside another CDM. Don't agree that Cash becomes back up - at this point he is as sellable as he will ever be, so it's time to move him on. He's coming up to 27, and hopefully will get games at the world cup. Transfermarkt.com have Cash valued at around £25m. For FFP, given his contract extension, he is probably worth about £5m in our books now - £20m profit would be very nice. IF (big IF) we get a new RB, we still have Kosta to come in (£7m!) plus Konsa can clearly do a good job there.
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    I think this is a key aspect of what Unai looks for in a player There are better players (maybe, maybe not) but an ability to improve, and follow a system is key to our signings now. Looks a very good player already; imagine him after a full pre-season.
  12. Pez1974
    I think next season, Unai will work miracles because he has choices. Torres does look jaded, so will benefit from a bit of rotation, but it's his first PL season. We'll definitely need to use Konsa at RB for some games. And with Carlos and Mings both being 30, and having had massive injuries, both will need to be managed or risk them breaking down again. Hopefully the benefit of having 4 very good CBs will mean we can keep them all fit and happy.
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    Not for me. Ollie is absolutely first choice. Duran is developing nicely, as is Rogers, who may end up in a slightly different role. I don't think we need expensive squad players. Countinho, Dendonker, Sanson, etc do us no good, except hurt PSR. Squad players (i.e. those who would not start regularly) generally need to be developmental younger players who are improving, or low cost players who getting rid of would require money to be invested in a replacement. Werner would not challenge Ollie; is not young (28), and is not cheap (about £10m a year salary, and probably £20m to buy?).
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    I don't think modern players look at it quite like this (Digne and Moreno have swapped a lot and it worked, despite the injuries). IF (big IF) we get CL football, we could have 60+ games next season. Given Luiz and Kamara's tendency to get booked too - we really need 3 players there who can rotate seamlessly. There will be games where 2x CDMs would be a help, with Luiz playing slightly further forward. We'd then have McGinn, Youri and Tim who can also fill in. We are conceding way too many goals this season, and it isn't all the defenders fault - we get overrun too easily sometimes.
  15. Pez1974
    Unless he changes character massively, I suspect the alcohol free Saudi league is not going to be seeing Jack.
  16. Pez1974
    Horrible to hear - at 65 I hope he finds a level of calmness and peace that many with this awful condition don't. A true legend.
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    Unai Emery

    Pez1974 replied to PeterSw's topic in Villa Talk

    I love EmeryCam Celebrates more than the fans I would love him to be my boss - I would keep looking over at him when a spreadsheet balances to see whether he's give me the clap
  18. Pez1974
    I don't have the worries that some do about FFP. We've got good money in for Ramsey, Archer, JBP, and I don't think any of them would've made a difference to us this season. We've also managed to shift on, either temporarily or permanently, Nakamba, Coutinho, Dendoncker, Sanson, Davis, Traore and Wesley. Going back a bit - add Targett, Ings, Trez, and AEG. I could add Chukwemeka given the fee. We've brought in young players, and now have quite a few players out on loan in the Championship, whereas it used to feel like they were in non-league. We have professionals looking after the club now; they know what they're doing. Conversely, I have seen Newcastle fans moaning that they can't afford to keep Joelinton, whereas they're stuck with Matt Targett for another 2 and half years on £100k a week. We're doing OK.
  19. Pez1974
    So often in these games, an early goal sets us up for a good win. It means they have to come out, and we are so good at breaking with pace. It also means that can't just sit deep and try and nick one from a corner! I think we go at them like lunatics from the whistle and just try and swamp them early. I know Unai likes control, but an early goal (or 3) will give us so much control in these games.
  20. Pez1974
    Talk about starts, and who we have - we aim to be in a very different place next season - getting into the CL, and making progress will need a bigger squad. We have been able to keep 2x LBs happy for a year - rotating and substituting every game (on the odd occasion they're both fit). It's been vital to our play. Baily/Diaby rarely complete 90 mins, and seem to be prone to tiredness. Making 5 subs a game has changed the who squad mentality. If JPB came back, and was up to standard - he'd get a lot of game time.
  21. Pez1974
    Exactly this. Makes room in the Bodymoor treatment room for someone else.
  22. Pez1974

    Lino Sousa

    Pez1974 replied to wishywashy's topic in Villa Talk

    That's why they brought in the forward thinking, dynamic managers they did *checks notes* Pulis? Megson? Pardew? Bilic? Allardyce? Bruce? Wow. No wonder they rioted.
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    Joe Gauci

    Pez1974 replied to wishywashy's topic in Villa Talk

    Do you want to come here and say that?
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    Joe Gauci

    Pez1974 replied to wishywashy's topic in Villa Talk

    Great stuff This will mean we have 4 young (being 20-23) keepers kicking around the squad, and all with a few games under their belt. And all learning under the best in the world. Surely one of the will be good enough to be second choice next season.
  25. Pez1974
    Exactly this Better the loan (esp. with his previous injuries) than dropping £20m+ on a former prodigy, and have him take a huge salary for 5 years Transfers don't always work out - and we've largely protected ourselves from the biggest risks on this one.
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