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I know Ollie has a hat trick, but Digne is playing a blinder.  Arguably his best game in a Villa shirt yet.  

Just now, briny_ear said:

The I only reason most people seem to want Digne to go is his rumoured wages, which is really of no concern to the fans at all.

Yeah, he's seemed to even win over the people who hated him solely because Gerrard bought him.  

I read a lot of comments this week from Italian footy fans and Gala supporters.  Sounds like he's best when given space on the counter attack but struggles against teams who sit back in a low block.  Fits right in with our squad lol. 

Anyway, excited about this one.  Sounds like most Gala supporters really rate him for his off the field humanitarian support in the earthquake clean up efforts as well as scoring some key goals for them in the run in. 

14 minutes ago, romavillan said:

If we can get the best out of this lad we're about to see some **** amazing football.

Some much needed positivity today!  Thanks @romavillan

I rewatched the match yesterday with all the emotion out of it.  We were well and truly still in the game until Newcastle scored their 3rd then it all fell apart and they dominated the rest of the match.  Newcastle's fans really make St. James Park the worst place to play in the Prem for us.  We really missed Ramsey and Buendia because McGinn was completely anonymous the first half trying to fill in on that role on the left.  Diaby is a player...  Can't wait to see more of him.  Ollie was unlucky to not score, same with Cash.  Konsa's horrific error really personified how unfocused our backline became after Tyrone was stretchered off.  Kamara also had a mare, which needs to be addressed going forward. 

On the positive side, I'm glad we got all these issues out in the first game of the season because it highlighted how weak we are on the left side of the pitch without Buendia, Ramsey, and Moreno and we need to reshuffle the backline without Mings.  Looks like Monchi has sprung into action to get Zaniolo and Acuna in before the weekend and I trust Emery will make serious adjustments in our defensive shape.  Hoping to see us batter Everton in response this weekend with Villa Park in full voice. 

Just now, OutByEaster? said:

VAR doing exactly what it was brought in for.

Continuing to rig games for the betting companies?  VAR isn't anywhere near this bad in other leagues.  

Remember when people on here were writing off Moreno after his debut, when he had to come on for an injured Digne and struggled at times against Leeds?

Some need to calm down...  I don't get the obsession with trying to call anyone shit who wasn't playing perfectly from the jump.

2 minutes ago, sne said:

Awful miss there through on goal.

Perfect example of his play.  Sometimes looks like he's about to do something brilliant but fooks it up in the end. 

Who is this miserable commentator?  Every game this guy is assigned is made that much worse because of him.

It's easily one of the best games I've ever played.  40 hours in this first week and I'm still nowhere near finishing.  Already can't wait for my 2nd playthrough. 

6 hours ago, WallisFrizz said:

Presume the quotes came from the press conference. They often hold back a story from the pc until late evening and then all release it at once. Press embargo or something?

The quotes are a bit odd though. A coach wouldn’t normally talk about an opposition player, but then didn’t Emery talk about his desire to sign Felix or was that after the window had closed? 

 

 

It was the last day of March, right before we played Chelsea.

Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

I've heard he is an all action type of player, but surely playing for both Chelsea and PSG would be strenuous?

I meant Ugochukwu...  Wrong fancy continental DM nobody on here heard of before this summer.  

4 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said:

Nor me, considering he isn’t being signed by Brighton or PSG. 

hahaha...  I meant Ugochukwu instead of Ugarde...  hahaha.  My bad.

Tyler Adams headed to Chelsea's bench...  lol.  Can't see him playing much ahead of Caiciedo and Ugochukwu

1 hour ago, Adbo9 said:

still think well go for Lo Celso......... just a hunch

If we move Coutinho on, yes I can see us going for him.  If we only are looking at another addition, we'll probably go for a striker if Emery doesn't think Archer is ready yet.  

3 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said:

Not seen much yet to suggest he’s anything better than what we have 

Does this mean we have to play Valencia again next summer because we're the cup holders now?

Just now, Marka Ragnos said:

If we win the orange cup, are we the zest?

Just need to make sure we hold on these last few minutes and grind their offense to a pulp...

1 minute ago, MaVilla said:

this match stream is like watching pixelated soft porn.

(not that i watch pixelated soft porn ofc....)

It's like we're watching a stream from 2009...  Probably still the same cameras.  

Yes, he's a talented kid, but he's still a kid.  Needs more minutes to progress as a player and we won't offer him what he needs this season by playing in a handful of cup games.  If he turns into a player as good or better than his brother, the buyback clause makes him a steal.  If he never progresses past the Championship level, we made a good profit off of him.  It's a win/win scenario for me.

Also, Burnley are a great team for him to join.  They play fantastic footy under Kompany and he'll get plenty of opportunities to play and show what he's all about there.