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Do we think DL will be ready for Saturday?

I don't give a toss what they are wearing, just get them in!

Next season is of little use to us....we need JWP (or similar) ASAP

Fred needs to stay here to cover for Cash IMO. Axel, injury prone and I'd rather stay with the Konsa and Ming's CB partnership

At least it will provide your bro Leon with a starting debut at VP on Saturday.....you wont be able to sleep on Friday night. BTW if he's rubbish, it's all down to you

Yep, Sid also another great shout. I've no idea why we can't find someone similar. I guess the art of tackling is a bit 'old school' for some, but for me it's still a vital part of any decent midfield .....anyone who can both win the ball and distribute it well is a must in my midfield!

It will be a real shame if we don't sign a DM in this window. IMO we are only a good DM short of being a top 6 team. How I long for a Alex Cropley type in our midfield. The old farts on here will know who I'm talking about!

Thanks mate

Thanks mate....that's appreciated

When can you start predicting week 2? Does anyone know please? Cheers

AEG Still on....baffled. You just no that AEG will never win a 50/50

Cornet? Ray Parlour next for Aston Vanilla?

our new number 99?....Hope he's a flake, not a snake

I'm going for 9 points

Charlie Aitken The only true Villa legend in my lifetime and played in the very first game I saw at Villa Park in 1959.

Well yes, I agree on that part! I know I've said this before but it's the lack of effort that makes me angry. If he worked hard and tracked back I would be sorry for him too. But he's a mature adult and he 'decides' for himself not to put 100% effort in when he plays. I've got a feeling that now he's made his millions he's comfortable with his lot and lacks the desire to continue to play at the required level! It's a very sad waste of talent but we can't afford to accommodate players who contribute little to the 'team'. By not starting him recently, I feel that DS has also noticed what I've pointed out on here on many occasions!

Needs to start more games at a championship level. Not up to PL standard at present imo. Needs a year of deveopment elsewhere to see where's he's at. Hopeful but not convinced he make it at PL level!

I have seen enough of him to feel that he's good enough to be a starter for us.

Yes I would, but to be fair I wanted Barkley more at the time! Isn't hindsight wonderful?

Perfectly summer up!

Serious question, why do you feel sorry for him?

No he plays either LB or LW....similar to Cash in terms of flexibility...but not as good as Cash. Much better option that Taylor though! He's 28 and wages wouldn't be a problem.

Adam Reach (Sheff Wed) could be a useful back up for Matt Targett at LB. Good defensively and going forward with a great shot on him!

Yes...back to being a long ball team and it's painful to watch

100% agree. We were lucky not to suffer earlier in the season with Covid otherwise we'd probably be in a delegation scrap!