Vincenzo

Frustrated…

Bizarrely I thought we played some good football but with no cutting edge up front

We controlled the game possession wise but they pretty much put all their players behind the ball…even before we conceded 

Quality has got to be there in the final third. It was lacking today due in no small part that they are fighting for their lives and their last ditch defending was effective unfortunately….

Europe hasn’t gone but feels like it is slipping away…feck!

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We’re last game on motd and apparently chelsea were poor….who did they play again?

I love Unai Emery

Don’t know why, but I fancy us…not totally convinced with Chelsea under Potter atm

We all know what a difficult job any manager was coming into

If anything, it is as much about mental strength and self belief as it is about coaching 

There is no doubt we have got some talented players.

Emery is a manager who will bring that to the squad, but it’s going to take time…as I said it’s going to be difficult

In Emery we must trust

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Never a penalty….a dive against your boyhood club…

We have been awful 

30 minutes ago, sne said:

The Sand people are easily startled, but they'll soon be back, and in greater numbers.

Use the force

This is all part of the process…he wants to play out from the back…that’s why Pickford always gets the nod for England 

No good in friendly games, you’ll only find out in competitive games whether players can play you want to or not

Some players can be coached, others can’t…we’ll see 

Really encouraging that we appear to have quality people like Aaron working hard behind the spotlight in the club…solid foundation for the club…long may it continue

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22 minutes ago, alreadyexists said:

And his assistant manager has Villa in his name… just proves deep down he’s always loved the Villa.

Blimey that is spooky

2 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

 

Isn’t that Woody Allen?

Complete opposite reaction to Gerrard appointment…

Very excited and optimistic about Emery as Aston Villa manager

The Villa link is so ironic….SeVilla, Villarreal…it’s written in the stars  

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The shackles are off…we all know what was holding us back…this is a very good squad imo 

Excellent all round today ️ 

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Marcelo Daniel Gallardo Is a good shout

6 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said:

Can you turn it around? Listen I’m not a quitter I know the situation….. whatever happens I’ll never quit in football.

I’m not a quitter…Didn’t Liz Truss say that as well

2 minutes ago, villan-scott said:

Don’t tell his Swiss girlfriend whatever you do!

Fantastic news he’s signed - never expected it at all! 

Doh…my bad

13 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said:

Great news. Just what club needed.

It lowers the argument (not that I agreed anyway) that Gerrard hasn’t got the dressing room.

Odd that they don’t say how long. 

 

Very happy with this but think a certain young German lady may have been an influence….

Very happy with this
Don’t want to lose your better players and he is a very good player imo

Would help if he was played in his preferred midfield position though…not a cdm

8 hours ago, Talldarkandransome said:

I know I wasn't overly enthusiastic at the time but I do wish we'd gone with Eddie Howe. He's got them playing what I wanna watch. 

There's not that much difference in the quality of the squads either.

Future England manager…u heard it here first

What about Michael Beale…oh the irony

12 minutes ago, foreveryoung said:

Again on Talksport they are saying Bruno Lage's sacking was a bit harsh as he didn't really have a recognised striker with Jiminez out, but says it happens unfortunately. I thought, what about our man Gerrard, 2 strikers and still can't score, surely that justifies the sack then, or not cause he's a media darling.

I've also realised with Gerrard obviously wanting the Liverpool job, which Purslow would know, he was obviously appointed to learn his trade with us, until he was good enough for the LIverpool job, which in reality is bonkers from Purslow.

His appointment never made any sense to me…?

Indeed, why would you appoint an unproven premier league manager who if he did turn out to be successful would; first chance he got, be off to Liverpool (with all his coaching staff)

How is that building a solid foundation for the future of Aston Villa football club?

Bizarre imo, especially considering how switched on Purslow appears to be

I can only imagine he was taken in by SG and believed he would come good…now his reputation is riding on this appointment big style.

9 minutes ago, delboy54 said:

If we beat Leicester and Rogers is consequently sacked, then we lose the next few games, there is no way I would want Gerrard replaced by Rogers.

That would be insane in my opinion.

Good chance it’ll happen then

Listen!….I’m not a Gerrard fan…but he’s our manager and while he is I’ll support him

To be fair to him, I’m impressed by the mentality of the Rangers players to achieve what they have done getting into the Champions League

That took some mental strength 

Let’s hope that in part is down to the mentality he installed in the group

Clutching at straws maybe but I’m trying to be positive  

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44 minutes ago, nepal_villan said:

Other than the Leeds and Southampton games, did not think our play was good last season either. 

Agreed

That’s because Coutinho turned up in those games. If he doesn’t we generally have a stinker