Popular Post AvfcRigo82 Posted May 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Mic09 said: There is a discussion to be had if we sold him for 75-80m, bought a new keeper for £30m that was very good and the rest is invested throughout the squad. But anyone we get will be a downgrade. He is one of the best in the world, he is the Mbappe of goalkeeping. You can reason that selling him might be a good long term investment. But if you argue we can get anyone as good you are kidding yourself. If we only had Olsen and Steer as our goalkeepers right now, yet looking for a new keeper, you could guarantee there would be some who would be stating about Martinez "He is a world cup winning goalkeeper, there is no way he will be coming to Villa" "He will most likely cost close to £80m-£100m and there is no way we are spending that on a goalkeeper" "He will sign for one of the 'elite' clubs in europe". And yet here we are, Villa's No.1, a World Cup winning goalkeeper approaching his peak years and worth close to £100m and yet some folk happy to flog him for way below market value and hoping to unearth the same calibre replacement for peanuts. You just couldn't make this shit up. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 He’s not going anywhere, he’ll be here next season and the one after in my opinion. Villa are on the up and we’ll be playing in Europe with a European cup winning manager. He won’t want to miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 His contract means it’s our decision if he leaves - which is why I think this all reeks, he knows how much leverage he has and it doesn’t reconcile with the tone of these reports which make it out to be his decision alone. That said, who’s to say he hasn’t been given the green light by us, big profit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Also with some of the players being linked with us Emi can achieve his CL and Trophies dreams here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Superb again today. We have to keep him at all costs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 There's something about how quick he can react, almost like he has extra time, like a top batsman in cricket who just has that extra milli-second to make the right decision. It's as if he knew where Kane was going to aim that chance before he did. Just a top class keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark_1989 Posted May 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2023 That save at 1-0 won us the match 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Zatman said: How long did it take us to find a goalkeeper like Emi? Only ~150 years… 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeilS Posted May 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2023 38 minutes ago, Mark_1989 said: That save at 1-0 won us the match Yep, I expected that to be 1-1. Martinez has done that a few times this season. I would say he is the best keeper we have had in my 40 odd years of supporting the Villa. We need to make sure we keep him, I am fairly confident he will be here next season. I feel he is happy here, and we are making big strides to match his ambition. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I think this season before the World Cup I was touch and go whether we should cash in as while I rated him highly we could possibly benefit from a sale. I think since the World Cup he's been in pretty hot form and I'm not sure we could replace him with the same or better standard. It would be one amazing purchase If we did. I'm not sure I can name a keeper that wouldn't have a similar premium to Martinez that comes close to him. Martinez himself proves its possible to do but it's hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Sky have made a mistake giving him only a 6 rating today while giving all other Villa players 7, 8 or 9. What?! Presumably for Kane's penalty, yeah but what about his great save v Kane at 1-0??? Without that we wouldn't have got the 3 points today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 I like his sweeper keeper headers to the left back. Feel like that’s something that’s been worked on to compliment our high defensive line 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) He knows whats going on at Villa....He isn't daft. He has spent years trying to prove himself, at Arsenal, only to be doubted, overlooked and gaslighted. He isn't going back to that darkness, when he has found the light. He is muched loved at Villa, and his International career, which is paramount to him, has flourished, as a result....That is precious to him. He has a nice little family community with the other, south american team mates, to keep their families happy.....what is there not to like? Sure Money turns heads, but he will be heavily paid with us, Villa know they have to compete with predators. Its hard to find happiness in football, despite the huge tempting sums.......Emi has repeatedly, broached this subject , about leaving and told many media folk, that he is happy where he is......I believe him. Aston Villa are bound to be targetted, for their players now, that they have found a formula for winning games.....don't under estimate our owners to send them away with a flea in their ear. Aston Villa will ony sell players now, that suit them. Edited May 15, 2023 by TRO 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 2 hours ago, TRO said: He knows whats going on at Villa....He isn't daft. He has spent years trying to prove himself, at Arsenal, only to be doubted, overlooked and gaslighted. He isn't going back to that darkness, when he has found the light. He is muched loved at Villa, and his International career, which is paramount to him, has flourished, as a result....That is precious to him. He has a nice little family community with the other, south american team mates, to keep their families happy.....what is there not to like? Sure Money turns heads, but he will be heavily paid with us, Villa know they have to compete with predators. Its hard to find happiness in football, despite the huge tempting sums.......Emi has repeatedly, broached this subject , about leaving and told many media folk, that he is happy where he is......I believe him. Aston Villa are bound to be targetted, for their players now, that they have found a formula for winning games.....don't under estimate our owners to send they away with a flea in their ear. Aston Villa will ony sell players now, that suit them. This. The club has let him play his international games without limitation often at the cost of the club. He’s friendly with the rest of the South American contingent and is backed by the fans. If Madrid comes calling for 100m, what can you do but not to Chelsea for 20m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Emery and his coaching staff are elevating him to a whole new level his feet and quickness off the line sweeping is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Emery and his coaching staff are elevating him to a whole new level his feet and quickness off the line sweeping is excellent. It's true, he has become a better player this year with his sweeping and distribution adding to his already exceptional shotstopping and command of the box. He is truly elite. Like a few players, needs a better chant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Makes so many saves when you're sure a goal is going to be scored. Huge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 18 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Makes so many saves when you're sure a goal is going to be scored. Huge. That one against Kane was huge. It was a poor finish, but still, he had to stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 football insider saying he will leave in summer for a big club pete orouke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 If he does leave it will be to one of the truly elite teams competing for the top trophies (Real, PSG, City, Liverpool etc). And none of them need a keeper, so I doubt he'll be going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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