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    Summer Transfer Window 2019 (closed)

    in Villa Talk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, DCJonah said:

    I just hope those that have high optimism don't start bringing negativity towards the players and manager if we are 17th/18th at christmas.

    Exactly!! But unfortunately, we have those VTers that will and I think we know who they will be ;) if things are like this.

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    Summer Transfer Window 2019 (closed)

    in Villa Talk

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    I've said all along that to survive with a young team with bags of potential is totally acceptable.  We finish 17th with this team and keep it together for another season, we will finish way higher than that the season after without too much reinforcing.  

    This summer has seen us set up a squad with probably around 5 seasons of sustainability. If we survive, our next additions will probably be the 1,2 or 3 players of exceptional/world class ability that will help to push us on.

    For me, this summer just feels totally different to previous rebuilds i.e. MON and Sherwood's rebuilds. 

    Under MON, he always did his business late (deadline day) and we were always saying about getting players in early to adjust with team tactics etc. Plus we were always fleeced by other teams because of the 'buy British' policy he implemented. I mean £7m for Nigel Reo Coker!!! £15m for Curtis Davies!!!

    Sherwood's rebuild seemed to be done without any serious planning, preparation or diligence on players to be procured and also the fact that he was a total cockwomble of a manager without any idea of how to play or develop a squad.

    This summer feels like we have been smart...good scouting, planning and diligence. Players who have either been team mates or have worked with the manager before or that can play to the system we are developing.  Yes some players have cost a lot and that comes with risk but then so does any expensive transfer. Pogba hasn't exactly set United alight has he??

    IMO....I think with the squad we have assembled this summer, we will finish comfortably between 10th and 15th which will be excellent considering we had around 5 consecutive years of looking over our shoulder or fighting in the bottom 3.

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    Dean Smith

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    1 hour ago, villalad21 said:

    Still have my concerns.

    This is a new experience for the entire coaching staff. They've never managed at this level before.

     

    Concerns shared by Barca with Pep and Luis Enrique and Madrid with Zidane obviously  😒😒

    The Squad 2019/2020

    in Villa Talk

    Posted · Edited by New_Hope

    Now we have got our 'Ins' pretty much sorted, I think we will be seeing the 'outs' happen....Thor, Lansbury, Tish and Hogan. 

    I can't believe the balance of the squad. No square pegs in round holes. Players all comfortable with pass and move....what is this witchcraft??

    One thing for sure, despite the transformation of the team, we will lose games we should win and win games we should lose but it will be a hell of an enjoyable ride!!

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    Summer Transfer Window 2019 (closed)

    in Villa Talk

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    16 minutes ago, jonjon said:

    I can't for the life of me understand why Villa don't/can't,won't buy and develop their own young players, it can't be cheap the way you are doing it, I suppose it's because you are awash with Premiership money and can't be asked.

    It takes years to set up the system that bears the fruit...our youth set up won't produce players of DS's system for a couple of years.

    Villa Kit 2019-20

    in Villa Talk

    Posted · Edited by New_Hope

    I like 'em!

    I think we give kits 'iconic' status depending on our success with them for instance last season's kit because we got promotion, the 1st Reebok one because of winning the Coca Cola cup, the Asics kit because of similar. 

    Wesley Moraes

    in Other Football

    Posted · Edited by New_Hope

    3 hours ago, maqroll said:

    What concerns me having seen that though is that he's got a bit of a reputation for being a prick.

    Lol....and how do you know this?? Worked with him have you? Or really good mates with someone who has? Or just speculating because it suits your point??

    I have no problem with players having high expectations of their team mates and if they don't reach those expectations then they need to be told!

    Douglas Luiz

    in Villa Talk

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    We have this all the time with the will he won't he sign etc.  Just be patient...too much had been said and done (insta post in Minnesota) for it to go tits up!! You wouldn't fly out to the USA if you were 'weighing things up' IMO.

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