Popular Post DCJonah Posted January 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2022 We're putting things in place to hit the ground running next season. There were fans talking about Europe when Smith was here but that was so unrealistic given what we had to do to start building. 3 full years in, our squad is going to look very strong for next season. I expect us to really push for that top 7 next season. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillaJ100 Posted January 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, hippo said: But right now we aren't in Europe and are out of both cups. If we don't beat Everton tommorow that will be 1 win in 7 - and that was against Norwich. We need to manage the 11 on the pitch. Having cover for every position in the event of injury loss of form would be nice. But it shouldn't distract from the here and now. Clubs do win matches without the strength in depth of Man City / Liverpool etc. Yeah for all the good news coming out we need to start getting some actual results 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, VillaJ100 said: Yeah for all the good news coming out we need to start getting some actual results Exactly. The 4th most expensive player ever - best goalie ive seen in 50 years signs a new deal. V a club with idiotic owners - no manager and just lost a popular player. there can be no excuses tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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barry'sboots Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 21 minutes ago, DCJonah said: We're putting things in place to hit the ground running next season. There were fans talking about Europe when Smith was here but that was so unrealistic given what we had to do to start building. 3 full years in, our squad is going to look very strong for next season. I expect us to really push for that top 7 next season. I don't think it was totally unrealistic BUT I do think it required Jack to stay fit, which clearly did not happen, as Smith couldn't find a way to play without him and maybe we didn't have the quality to play without him. I agree that we are building a strong squad - a young left back to replace Targett in the summer (Hickey hopefully) (not because he is not a good player but because I don't think he'll want to play second fiddle and he doesn't suit a 4-3-2-1 the way Stevie wants to play); a good back up CB; a quality DCM, maybe another "10"/wide player and a back up striker to replace Ings (I can't see him staying if he doesn't get serious game time and I don't think he suits Stevie's style) - and we will have a quality 23. Also depends upon how some of the youngsters progress/do on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Nice little interview, good to see the banter side of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, DCJonah said: We're putting things in place to hit the ground running next season. There were fans talking about Europe when Smith was here but that was so unrealistic given what we had to do to start building. 3 full years in, our squad is going to look very strong for next season. I expect us to really push for that top 7 next season. Yep. This season almost feels like a write off and I'm not surprised given the Summer window, the Grealish departure and Smith leaving. Give Gerrard and co. a full pre season with a couple more signings and we'll give the top 7 a bloody good go next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, barry'sboots said: I don't think it was totally unrealistic BUT I do think it required Jack to stay fit, which clearly did not happen, as Smith couldn't find a way to play without him and maybe we didn't have the quality to play without him. I agree that we are building a strong squad - a young left back to replace Targett in the summer (Hickey hopefully) (not because he is not a good player but because I don't think he'll want to play second fiddle and he doesn't suit a 4-3-2-1 the way Stevie wants to play); a good back up CB; a quality DCM, maybe another "10"/wide player and a back up striker to replace Ings (I can't see him staying if he doesn't get serious game time and I don't think he suits Stevie's style) - and we will have a quality 23. Also depends upon how some of the youngsters progress/do on loan. When you look at what we are bringing in now and last summer, I think it's pretty clear our squad was no where near the European place level. Even with the likes of Coutinho and Digne, it's still going to be a major challenge. All teams in the top half have strong squads and we need to finish above at least 3 of them. Edited January 21, 2022 by DCJonah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 hours ago, VillaJ100 said: Yeah for all the good news coming out we need to start getting some actual results I miss winning games. Feels like ages since we did. In fact it is ages since we did. Even longer since we kept a clean sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adman Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Yep. This season almost feels like a write off and I'm not surprised given the Summer window, the Grealish departure and Smith leaving. Give Gerrard and co. a full pre season with a couple more signings and we'll give the top 7 a bloody good go next season. I'm not sure it is. Gerrard needs to prove he can win games to continue the investment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 hours ago, hants-villa72 said: Thats made me chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 On 19/01/2022 at 13:37, tinker said: I like Gerrard and hope he does well.......Smith produced some of the greatest villa games I have seen in the last 10 years. I hope Gerrard can continue and improve the great work he did. The difference between the two is that Gerrard has played at the top level and knows what is required, in terms of standards and quality. To get to the top you need to understand the path to take and Dean was relying on an A to Z for directions instead of Google Maps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 4 hours ago, WallisFrizz said: I miss winning games. Feels like ages since we did. In fact it is ages since we did. Even longer since we kept a clean sheet. Wasn't that also the last game we won 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 I do think from tomorrow we have to start winning and moving up the table. We have finished the tougher games for a while and the manager is here over 2 months now so should be settled. I think the time for talking is over and start winning 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Adman said: I'm not sure it is. Gerrard needs to prove he can win games to continue the investment. He’s already won more league games than Smith so I guess he has won his spurs? Edited January 22, 2022 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted January 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just watched the pre match presser.... It's really hard to not be impressed with SG, well in my opinion anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Zatman said: Wasn't that also the last game we won My bad, forgot the Norwich game. Thought our last win was Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted January 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Made In Aston said: The difference between the two is that Gerrard has played at the top level and knows what is required, in terms of standards and quality. To get to the top you need to understand the path to take and Dean was relying on an A to Z for directions instead of Google Maps. Fingers crossed he knows how to use it. Today's a big test . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Made In Aston said: The difference between the two is that Gerrard has played at the top level and knows what is required, in terms of standards and quality. To get to the top you need to understand the path to take and Dean was relying on an A to Z for directions instead of Google Maps. Totally agree with this. Gerrard knows what good looks like and will work relentlessly to make it happen. I always thought that Dean was a bit too forgiving. He only seemed to see the good in some of his players. Gerrard won’t accept low standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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