thabucks Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 If rumours are true and wolves are set to be taken over by a Jorge mendes X Robin Li (7th richest man in China) consortium then our chances of automatic promotion may have dramatically decreased. Time will tell if those rumours are true but if so not liking our odds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We start with more quality (at Championship level) than Wolves so atm we are still one of the favourites to go up, with everyone a long way behind Newcastle. I'd put us on par with Brighton and Norwich as things stand, which is why I'd like a bit more quality in our ranks to pull ourselves away from the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynnchin84 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 On 7/13/2016 at 13:36, CarewsEyebrowDesigner said: We start with more quality (at Championship level) than Wolves so atm we are still one of the favourites to go up, with everyone a long way behind Newcastle. I'd put us on par with Brighton and Norwich as things stand, which is why I'd like a bit more quality in our ranks to pull ourselves away from the rest. Atleast we're in for an exciting season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Don't be fooled, Gabby hasn't lost weight, it's just the more flattering Under Armour gear playing tricks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2016 I love those pics, particularly the Hutton selfie. That kind of togetherness is priceless, we've been missing it for years. Promising signs and yes, INCREDIBLE to see Petrov heavily involved. Also yeah, Gabby looks in the best shape of his career. I'm not holding my breath but if he can play a part, great. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sexbelowsound Posted July 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2016 Petrov MUST be part of the squad just for the influence alone. I don't think it would be the same if he was a coach. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Just now, sexbelowsound said: Petrov MUST be part of the squad just for the influence alone. I don't think it would be the same if he was a coach. Totally agree mate and from the looks of it, he's enjoying himself and lifting others around him. Hope to see him on the villa park pitch again I really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted July 13, 2016 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2016 7 hours ago, Michael118 said: Thinking about it in a bit more depth I would use Bacuna ... as [a] DM with a license to attack 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 2 hours ago, thabucks said: If rumours are true and wolves are set to be taken over by a Jorge mendes X Robin Li (7th richest man in China) consortium then our chances of automatic promotion may have dramatically decreased. Time will tell if those rumours are true but if so not liking our odds. Sounds like exciting times for Wolves fans. At the same time they need to be a little weary of how they are going to be used in conjunction with AC Milan, as it looks as if Robin Li is buying both clubs. John Percy reckons it will complete in around 3 weeks, so won't give Wolves much chance to strengthen their squad this transfer window/before the season starts, we need to make use of our head start as it could be next season onwards they become a force to be reckoned with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanBalaban Posted July 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2016 I think this is probably the most excited I've been for an Villa campaign in years. To think that any number of clubs could be going for promotion is terrific, if not more than a little bit daunting. Newcastle probably have the best squad as things stand, but Norwich, Wolves, Brighton, Derby, Sheffield Wednesday are all in with a shout alongside our good selves. I think rather than recruiting from the Premier League, it would be better if we could relieve the competition of some of their better players. Knockaert, Dunk, Forrestieri, Hughes and the like. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAngel Posted July 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2016 I think one thing we have to remember is that last season when facing the prospect of Newcastle coming to Villa Park I wasn't worried. In fact, I was glad about the potential of having a team we could actual compete against for a change. This season, Newcastle are deemed to have the strongest team in the whole division. What does that say about the calibre of the rest of the teams? I think we've got a really great chance to make a proper go of it this season, providing RDM gets things right behind the scenes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 To be fair gabby looks like he has lost a lot of weight judging from those pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Gabby looks in top shape. Hopefully that will give him the edge to be a bit sharper, and if he can beat majority to the players in a short sprint, he might do well. All he needs is to get that instinct back. I was one of the biggest opponents of his attitude, play and behaviour, but I will be singing praise if he gets 15 goals next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2016 Oh my god they're smiling, and drinking a beer, and using their hands instead of their feet! Why aren't they working 100% of the time? How dare they be happy when we were relegated last season? There should be no fun. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We are on sky for a host of games which I hope will be an improvement to all our crap live games. Suprised blose isn't on tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 17 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Oh my god they're smiling, and drinking a beer, and using their hands instead of their feet! Why aren't they working 100% of the time? How dare they be happy when we were relegated last season? There should be no fun. Ever. Summary of Twitter reaction by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 8 hours ago, 7392craig said: But what about a defensive mid who also attacks? Like Gana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael118 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 8 hours ago, StefanAVFC said: The same Sherwood that won one game? And in this game, the midfield was Westwood, Veretout and Gueye. We lost every other game (apart from a shit draw with Sunderland) Next few games btw: Man U - Bacuna played RB Palace - Bacuna played RB Sunderland - Midfield 3 with Sanchez and Gueye - hauled off after 69 mins Leicester - Played RB Baggies - Came on 76th min, played in a 3. Blues - Played RB Liverpool - Didn't play Stoke - Didn't play Chelsea - Didn't play Swansea - Played in a 2 with with Gueye and we lost 2-1. We had less possession. SHERWOOD SACKED You're unravelling fairly sharpish. It's a stretch to say he can play in a two when it happened once and we lost. The match in question was the Swansea match. It was a 1-2 loss but it was a match we didn't deserve to lose. According to the Daily Mail player ratings Bacuna was our best player and 2nd best player overall behind Andre Ayew who was the matchwinner. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3287673/Aston-Villa-1-2-Swansea-Andre-Ayew-steals-spotlight-away-brother-Jordan-winner-Tim-Sherwood-s-lose-again.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2016 35 minutes ago, Michael118 said: The match in question was the Swansea match. It was a 1-2 loss but it was a match we didn't deserve to lose. According to the Daily Mail player ratings Bacuna was our best player and 2nd best player overall behind Andre Ayew who was the matchwinner. Well I'm convinced! Bacuna played ok in one game that we lost a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 It wasn't that long ago that calls for Bacuna to be played in midfield, was a common occurance on this sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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