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Has turned out to be a really poor bit of business. I don't think we will be able to sell him so most likely to go on loan to the Championship. There is talent there, just looks so low on confidence right now.

I've never been a huge fan of Butland, but he still gets in most England squads despite playing in the Champ (and Stoke had a pretty terrible season). You would have to expect if he is coming in Klanic and one of Steer/ Nyland must be moving on. For me he is a better keeper that what we have to would be happy with the squad improvement. I also agree with what others are saying, we can't let Steer start the season if DS doesn't think he is good enough. The first 10 games are essential if you want to stay up in terms of points and momentum. DS has so much work to do this summer, so many players have already gone so a huge change in the playing staff happening in the next month. I have total faith in DS to work his magic.

I think this is the type of signing we should expect this summer. Not huge money, not a big name but a player with potential that can develop in the Premier League and will be worth more in a few years than they are now. Welcome Anwar!

The contract length is the only weird part of this signing but it again speaks to the club being smart with signings and now giving stupid contracts to plays (Sherwood signing Richards and Lescott springs to mind!) I know GG has gone to Blues but he's a real disappointment for me. Thought he had real potential but injuries seem to have really set him back. Anyway, welcome Jota!

I don’t think anyone would disagree that he is a top pro and appears to be a top lad. But the right football decision. He will have plenty of offers from the championship and I wish him the very best of luck.

That's a fair point. But Laursen was another (not to mention God) who had injury issues before arriving at Villa. It's a risk you take with any player.

Keeping Steer will mean we are well stocked with keepers. I'd like to think we will get one or both of Mings and Tuanzebe back next season. If we get both I think that sorts the centre of defense along with Chester and Hause. If we don't we need another prem level centre back. I don't know much about Guilbert but hopefully, him and Elmo are enough at RB. I'd send Bree out on loan again. Only Taylor at LB is an issue. I'm hoping Suso and DS have something up their sleeves for this position. DM is a massive position, can we get another Gueye from somewhere? I'd take Hayden from Newcastle if he still wants out. The two remaining SM positions I think will be McGinn and Jack with Conor to come in. I expect Lansbury to stay so he may be used too. Another body in here would help but not essential. The front 3 is where we need most work (and money) if Tammy comes back happy days but I don't see it. ElGhazi is a good player but we need someone on the other side and another 2 for competition. Tammy up front with back up of Kodija, Davis and Hogan seems ok. I'd prefer to move Hogan on and use the cash elsewhere. I don't think I would keep any of the out of contract players. Jedi, Hutton, Elphick, Whelan and even Bunn all go and are wished the best of luck. Can't say the same for Richards.

If we keep the loan player we still need: For me we need a new LB, Taylor has been good since March but we need cover. We need defensive MF to break up play, can we find another Gueye? I think we need a top class winger and this is where I would spend most. Then if we keep Tammy happy days, but if not the only way you stay in the Prem is goals. So a striker is essential. Busy summer ahead for DS. And a lot of money will need to be spent.

Dean Smith deserves so much respect for this. We all thought we were done in March but the run that we’ve put together is out of this world! So happy to be back where we belong!

Drink it in boys and girls. This is what it’s all about!

10mins kids!

I’d look at getting Whelan on.

45 mins! UTV!

It's not a holiday here in Ireland so I am going to have to find a way to have a meeting around 1.30 and not be seen for the rest of the day. Nerves starting to build already and it's hours before KO. For all of those heading to game enjoy it for all us who can't make it!

I usually wouldn't pay attention to it but it was Alan Nixon who isn't one to lie. DS said in his press conference that there are no injury worries so hopefully there is nothing in this.

There’s talk that Grealish has picked up a knock in training. DS press conference at 2pm, I’m sure he will be asked about it!

I really don't understand the hate for Taylor. He's probably been one of the most consistent performers under DS and was a huge part of the winning run we went on. I also think he was one of the better performers over the last two legs along with Elmo. I agree with your team but I'd have Taylor at LB, Hourihane in CM and Green at LW.

I had a quick look on Paddy Power, we are favourites. 2.3/1 for the Dery win, 1.1/1 for Villa win. 2/1 for a draw.

Interesting to see how the game this evening goes. I would much prefer Derby in the final. We have beaten them home and away this season. Leeds are a different proposition but I wouldn’t fear them either. Mine thing is for sure, we need 11 players to turn up for the final. We won this tie with quite a few poor performances. Most notably Tammy, McGinn. Tuanzebe and Mings haven’t been great either. 90 mins for the premier league. A phenomenal achievement from DS and his team.

We made hard work of it. But it doesn’t matter now.

Pen takers? Abraham, Kodija, Hourihane, Grealish, Jedi!

Clear handball not given.

5mins to get the win or we go into the lottery!

Abraham has been woeful tonight. Both legs actually.

We can’t risk pens here. Need to get this done in the 30mins.