Condimentalist

2 minutes ago, Farlz said:

A bit different to the past league games where I thought everything up until the ball got to the final third was great today. Our attacking players really aren't it right now and it's a bit of a concern. Making very hard work of games we should be comfortable in. 

At the risk of being shot down I do think we've been quite fortunate with these wins lately, never really convincing at all and I doubt we'll keep up with it but for now it's working so we'll take it. 

Definitely need a new attacker in by Leicester.

I think almost certain we'll have at least one

Great win that

Tough away game - but not tougher than Spurs or Brighton. 

We'll have to be right up for it but we can win.

25 minutes ago, Lord Willard said:

Seems pointless selling Ings then buying Dembele IMO. 

It probably weakens our squad in the short term.

But it's not pointless if it gives us £12m or so profit for a player who is 4 years younger - especially if that allows us more flexibility to get a key target for the first XI. 

It's Villa all the way but I also used to go and watch Wenger's Arsenal as a kid sometimes, and I live around the area, so I am certainly hoping they win the league above City + United. 

I was also a student in Nottingham so was happy to see Forest back up although the signing of 24 new players is a bit much.

26 minutes ago, Zero7 said:

doesn't this stay in football chat and not 'other football' until its announced? 

The desperation to move players who are clearly connected with Aston Villa to 'other football' at the first possible moment is an odd moderating choice in my humble opinion. 

Hard not to get excited about a young forward from abroad, but we probably shouldn't expect too much too soon. 

Will be interesting to see what sort of role he has for the remainder of the season. 

We certainly need a first team quality winger as well if at all possible.

1 minute ago, lexicon said:

I wasn't surprised to see him start - his reputation, abilitlity and our investment in him means that we should have a bit of faith in him. 

He badly needed a goal and good performance, though. 

Perhaps you are right but you could say the same for Ings who I thought may start in his place.

Anyway, pleased for him. Would love him to find some consistency.

7 minutes ago, Brumstopdogs said:

 

Slightly better Insta output than -"Happy birthday have a boss day"

I personally was surprised he started after the last two performances. 

Unai knows best.

Mixed bag from him but his directness made the difference. 

He has it in him for sure, just needs to make better decisions at times. 

Like Kamara he is another one who looks like a Champions League level player and serial title winner.

Hero. Wish he was 5 years younger but he definitely looks to have another season in him after this. 

Yeah very promising from him. Took up some nice positions, got up and down well, some good touches in tight spots. 

Saved a goal but should possibly have scored one too. But Digne would not have been there at all.

Was a joy to watch him in the flesh last night. My MOTM. Elite player.

He needs a proper chant.

Guy won the World Cup ffs, and **** a golden hand in front of a sheikh.

Surely there's enough material. 

1 minute ago, nepal_villan said:

Player for player they are not. That is what makes me optimistic. We just need to hit our stride.

I don't disagree with that, but they are well oiled and have been playing (and winning) under Silva for some time.

We are at the start of another project. I really think this one will work out but I think it'll take time and they are a lot slicker than us as things stand. 

1 hour ago, messi11 said:

Chelsea losing We're back in da race 

Fulham are miles better than us. Sad to say but they have a far superior level of consistency and one of the most reliable strikers in the league. 

Yes the atmosphere was terrific with Smith and Grealish when we were tearing up the Championship.

Unfortunately the home fans struggle to get up for it in normal games. We're not grateful just to be in the PL like Palace/Brentford etc, and we're also not doing well enough to get people excited like Newcastle. 

There are also a lot of miserable gits groaning about every missed pass and getting on the backs of certain players. The booing at half time v Wolves was embarrassing. There's also a real lack of imagination in terms of songs

These challenges aren't unique to Villa and I would hope a decent run of home results under Unai would help shift the atmosphere a bit. The Gerrard era was bleak AF so it takes some time to recover. Trajectory is key. 

We know VP can be a rocking atmosphere - hopefully we get one on Friday night.

I'd prefer to keep Cash but if there's a good fee he's far from irreplaceable, especially on this season's form.

For me, next season:

First choice - Martinez, Carlos, Mings, Kamara, Luiz

Squad options (don't sell) - Cash, Ireogbunam, Ramsey, Buendia, Watkins

Squad options (open for offers) - Steer, Konsa, Chambers, Digne, Sanson, Dendoncker, McGinn, Bailey, Ings

Please leave - Olsen, Steer, Augustinsson, Bednarek, Nakamba, Coutinho, Wesley, Davis, Traore, Hause.

To sign - 1x back up GK, 1x RB, 1x LB, 1x CB, 1/2x winger/AM, 1x forward

I'm not sure we would get the offers for all the squad players that we'd want, and they can all contribute something. 

But plenty of ins and outs required over the next couple of windows without doubt. 

Yeah he was the worst of a dire bunch. Shocking. I am losing faith that he'll ever deliver.

Today has demonstrated how much guff we need to get rid of from this squad.

Emery is top manager but this is a real long term project. 

Will be interested to see how the midfield is set up. Will Luiz or Sanson be one of the midfielders to play wide? And will Bailey play wide with Coutinho up top or vice versa?