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Jesus wept we are completely devoid of ideas up top.

2 minutes ago, MrSmirch said:

We’ll score a couple this half

Not without better tactics we won't.

They don't fear anyone other than Jack, and we're giving them no reason to. They swarm him in possession, everyone else gets space and time but does nothing with it.

Trust Villa to host the worst contest so far this season.

Great news.

Not sure what the problem is, particularly before the lad has kicked a ball for us. From what I've seen of him in the reels, his transition play is decent. Can we all give him a chance before slating him?

Tell me why Lange always looks like he's been caught with his hands in the cookie jar?

Good riddance.

2 hours ago, villan-scott said:

Interesting that Big Cuts did the selling of the club and talking to the player. Rather than Smith or Lange. Shows a real trust in his staff from Deano which is massive I think, and probably why we have such a good atmosphere. 

Got a great feeling about this one. 

Agree re: Cutler.

However it does beg the question as to what exactly Lange has been up to.

Working on other deals, hopefully...

Tired of this now. Patience is a virtue, except where you're getting messed around and strung along.

Would rather we just made a proper bid for Benrahma and got done with it, he'd pay back the extra few million fairly quickly via his partnership with Ollie I reckon.

55 minutes ago, OxfordVillan said:

Ndombele or Alli, anyone? 

Ndombele maybe, but we've got zero chance of attracting Alli. He is being mooted in a potential swap deal with Royal Madrid for Bale.

I believe this will prove to be a very good signing. Only time will tell, but looking forward to seeing how he strengthens us this season.

Welcome, Emi. Please don't be shit! 

 

And that's 3!

Gorgeous finish from Jota despite being offside. 

Just now, maltesemike said:

He’s next level

Lansbury?

Jackkkk

Get in! 2-1

Just now, villa89 said:

Wouldnt be the worst thing to go out of this competition 

Losing to Burton Albion in a competitive match before we've kicked a ball in the league would be a terrible way to start a season.

Just now, The_Steve said:

A lack of a true pre-season was going to impact, but there's no excuse for how pedestrian it has been.

Which is why it's all the more confusing that we didn't field the likes of Cash, Konsa, Luiz (from the start), Trezeguet tonight. They need games to be match ready for next Monday -- they really didn't need rested, surely?

Time to get King Jed on for the shoot-out. 

Lord Brian of Little barely awake. Hard to blame him.

Second half: 78% and 2 shots.

FFS.

Watkins and Ramsay, our two best players besides Jack (who should be coming off for protection now) off for Davis and Luiz....

......what?

They are pricks. Get Jack off now please. 

We are still looking - how you say? - kaka