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I would want Purslow under pressure as he needs to deliver as much as anyone else at the football club.  Gerrard is likely to have been mostly down to him, having been promoted the season before and him going down the fanboy route.  We have stood still for 12 months and Emery has been brought in to kickstart us, putting him in a good position because, within reason, he can ask for pretty much what he wants.  Hopefully, this leads to a few players coming in over the next 2 windows to make us reliable and competitive.  Wouldn't it be lovely to get to the stage where we can go to any ground knowing we are going to be no mugs? 

2 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

You don’t think Luiz or Dendoncker are capable? Winger and forward should absolutely be top priority.

The word capable suggests our bar is lower than is needs to be.  We need better than Luiz or Dendonker to move to the next level.  Just like we need better than Watkins. 

I'd like to see another forward and a right sided winger brought in.  If Kamara is back, I'd like to see us get a proper partner for him. 

Unless he's playing really well and we give him the ball a lot when he is, he is a waste of a shirt.  I appreciate that you could ay that about anyone in the side but a number 10 is a luxury player and if it isn't working well, it's a waste of a shirt.  

We won't move much further forward with the likes of Watkins in the starting 11.  We need better, 

He has redeemed himself this evening. 

Wonderful appointment and at just the right time for Aston Villa.  Very pleased with this and well done to Villa for getting it done quickly. 

Common sense.  Not something you usually associate with the FA.  Pleased he's available for Sunday. 

Now, go out and get a proper Manager.  Do not screw this up. 

He was poor today. 

We really are a tough watch aren't we?  Slow and ploddy today when we need to move the ball quickly and create space to shift the ball.  I thought Gerrard was passive. 

Sorry John, but you are stinking the place out at the moment and need some time on the bench. 

I like the fact that he actually looked up before playing the ball in to Bailey's feet.  Signs of being a cracking player. 

He should still be the skipper and I hope that Gerrard is big enough to admit he made a mistake for the sake of trying to change things that didn't need changing. 

Was excellent today, great passing and talks well across the line.  Foden was kept really quiet but Pep didn't want to put that other left sided chap on for them.  

I have been a critic of Douglas but I thought he played well today.  Much better playing slightly further forward. 

The draw buys him more time but he cannot rest on his laurels and think that we have turned a corner.  Needs some consistency about the style and shape of the side and the pattern of play needs to become clearer.  No more false dawns. 

I'm interested in seeing what Dendonker can do and where he is going play.  Will her sit next to Kamara or will Gerrard push Kamara further forward?  Who knows, but he might turn out to be a bargain. 

10 hours ago, sidcow said:

What good would £25m be if we're bottom at Christmas? 

Well, it could perhaps help buy our way out of trouble? 

Just now, The_Steve said:

We said he wasn’t for sale - how is that the case? So we should just roll over for them? 

How is what the case?  No, we don't roll over for anyone. Absolutely, but this is a business decision and we have just lost 25 mill on a bang average player.  I appreciate that others rate Douglas, but unless he signs a contract, which he won't, then we have just lost money.  

I reckon the only reason we turned it down was because we couldn't get a decent replacement in.  25 mill for a really average player, in the last year of his contract, is a really dumb decision.  Poor end to the transfer window. 

There is a risk for Luiz that he might not end up at the club of his dreams if he decides to leave on a free transfer next season.  Signing a new contract with Villa might just be his best option.  

The boos at the end of the game were long and telling.  Up to you now Christian Purslow.

Still rumours knocking around that it's off.  

5 minutes ago, messi11 said:

Who needs Percy when you've got Villamole
 

 

 Didn't you say it was off?