JoeParker91

I'm having the same issue, would be amazing if the full game was available as I can't find it elsewhere. 

Thanks!

Has there been any fee quoted at all, I know a lot of transfers go through as undisclosed but there's normally a good idea of how much a player cost?

47 minutes ago, Mantis said:

This may have been asked already, but does anyone know what those squiggles were on the back of the players (both teams) shirts?

The EFL are in partnership with the mental health charity Mind. 

1 hour ago, AvfcRigo82 said:

Pierluigi Gollini    GK (Loaned out)

Nathan Baker    DF (Sold)

Micah Richards    DF**

Alan Hutton    DF**

Jordan Amavi    DF**

Aly Cissokho    DF**

Carles Gil    MF (Loaned out)

Leandro Bacuna    MF**

Aaron Tshibola     MF**

Jordan Veretout MF (Loaned out)

Gary Gardner    MF**

Carlos Sanchez  MF (Loaned out till end of contract)

Jordan Lyden    MF**

Ross McCormack     ST**

 

Would we agree that atleast 5 of these highlighted will be leaving?

Veretout has been sold, not loaned out. 

Is Baker suspended due to his red card against Brighton?

First time I've been able to watch us live in a league game for quite a while and it really was worrying, typical Villa to undue all the optimism created by the transfer window. I don't think we can just keep signing players and expect to suddenly click, it's going to take time as we really didn't look a team today. The gulf in class between the passing, pressing and passion between the two teams was startling. 

Ratings

Johnstone - Felt he could have been out quicker for the first goal, flaps at crosses. - 4

Hutton - Still not a footballer, never will be one. - 3

Chester - Nervous every time he had the ball and was caught for the first goal. - 3

Baker - They were just walking past him, loves heading straight to their players. - 2

Amavi - Looks a shell of the player before his injury. - 3

Hourihane - Immensely disappointing, never got on the ball, completely passed him by. - 4

Lansbury - Best passer and at least put his foot in but not a natural DM. - 5

Bjarnason - Game was too quick for him, looked far off the pace. - 4

Green - Bursts of excitement and then let down by basic technical ability. Missed header and poor defensively. - 5

Adomah - Biggest threat down the right but no end product. - 6

Kodjia - Awful miss, very isolated. - 4

I can't believe RDM didn't bring on Jedinak in central midfield, really was baffling leaving ourselves so exposed. 

Ayew was brilliant, hope this turns a few of his critics around. 

21 hours ago, chappy said:

Is this the first time two European Cup winners have met in the second tier?

Yes I believe so. 

2 minutes ago, Mantis said:

I still don't think some people have adjusted to the inflation of prices. £11m plus add ons today is like £6/7m plus add ons 5 years ago.

Has this fee been confirmed anywhere?

12 minutes ago, rodders0223 said:

The worst piece of business we have ever done.

LOL

1 minute ago, useless said:

Lot of people tweeting that the Daily Mail are reporting that we're getting Rickie Lambert on loan.

Would be very strange as we have specifically said we don't need another 'target man' upfront.  

1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said:

99 times out of 100 McCormack is burying that chance. 

Hopefully his hamstring didn't go. 

If we had continued that first half performance I really would have been worried for the season ahead but we were far better in that second half and in complete control until we "Villa'ld' it. 

I think it is important to note that we will only get better too. Amavi will replace Cissokho at left back so we will go from having one of the most ineffective full backs in the league to quite possibly the best one. McCormack's movement looked great and I think he'll score plenty for us, I really hope Tshibola can step up as our midfield is certainly my main worry. 

A few more positive signings and I think we'll still be strong contenders for promotion. It was amazing how much easier it was to get into good positions that it is in the Premier League. 

Oh and I also think the Keeper was playing really well until the goal. I was going to mention how much better at kicking the ball he is that Guzan...

3 minutes ago, Woodytom said:

I'd question the talent of any midfielder that can't get in that midfield. 

He is just coming back from a long injury, alluded to as not being fully fit by Di Matteo but whatever. 

Guess that confirms Veretout will go. 

Wednesday are known to struggle in the air so there is hope for Rudy yet. 

1 hour ago, Tom13 said:

Veretout should be starting in midfield. I think we'll win on Sunday.

Is Adama fit or what?

Robert Di Mattero said we only have one injury but also some players are still behind on fitness due to previous injuries in pre season. Undoubtably Adama will fall into one of these two groups. 

9 hours ago, Michael118 said:

 

Ayew is not a great link up player and can be wasteful and erratic. Agbonlahor is more direct and more of a natural striker who can also play wide and fits in better with the other forwards I chose.

He is the least natural striker I've seen in my life. 

I stopped reading at Guzan. 

30 minutes ago, bobzy said:

Did he end up being our top scorer last season, or was that Ayew?

Ayew finished top scorer. 

13 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said:

There is a reason why a team at Palace's level is in for him, and better teams are not. He flattered to deceive in a poor Villa side.

I disagree that he 'flattered to deceive' for us, he carried the team and scored 49 goals in 101 games for a pretty dismal side. 

1 hour ago, mjmooney said:

He can't be that short then, if he's got lengthy ankles. 

I'm so happy just to be a part of this. 

22 minutes ago, Mandy Lifeboats said:

8 PL starts for a team who shipped 67 goals. 

You do realise he had a lengthy ankle injury last season?

1 minute ago, Mantis said:

I disagree. From the club's point of view it does them no good.

I can see it as PR.

Today is another instance of the board looking pathetic, pretty damning criticism of Lerner; plus the negativity and discourse between fans and clubs is increasing. There could be more leaks inbound to why they left, plenty of press speculation regardless and maybe there could be more people to leave. 

I understand that saying the club are pursuing a sale does them no good long term if it isn't true, but a lot of fans will read and concentrate on that for the time being and I think they will have an affect on ticket sales. Then, when we have an uninspiring manager announcement and lacklustre transfer window, there will be plenty of other immediate things for fans to worry about than the sale of the club. 

Of course, I'm just speculating but I just can't see a takeover happening anytime soon.