Popular Post romavillan Posted February 21, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 If only I could remember our form since Emery came in and completely turned us around until these last 3 games. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I wonder if the Arsenal fans are currently wishing their board made knee-jerk decisions to their terrible form when Arteta first took over? (The terrible form that was far, far worse than what we're currently experiencing with Unai). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AV82 Posted February 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 A piece of advice. Anyone criticising Emery at this point is either an imbecile or lying to themselves. Don't give those sorts your time or attention. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Don_Simon said: I wonder if the Arsenal fans are currently wishing their board made knee-jerk decisions to their terrible form when Arteta first took over? (The terrible form that was far, far worse than what we're currently experiencing with Unai). It's going to have taken until this season for Arteta to surpass the 70 points in one season of Emery's only full season with them in 18/19. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Talldarkandransome Posted February 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 If feel a bit sorry for Emery, he's got a big job on his hands changing this clubs mentality and the mentality of the fans. I've seen massive improvements since he came and I think the players understand what he wants, some of them just aren't good enough. We were a blatant offside away from a good point on Saturday, we scored two good team goals to boot. We aren't far away, really we're not. But we are still on the uphill section and mentally looking behind, we need to start looking up the hill. Our mentality as fans and a club needs to be looking up the hill. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 4 hours ago, tomsky_11 said: It's going to have taken until this season for Arteta to surpass the 70 points in one season of Emery's only full season with them in 18/19. Exactly. Even more reason for people questioning the appointment at Villa to cool their jets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 So Gerrard had one point more than Emery at this stage of his managerial career at Villa. It all has a familiar look in terms of new manager bounce ending. Winnable games ahead we had Newcastle and Watford under Gerrard and we'll see how Emery does in these next 4 games. The one constant is this perpetually failing team. So there are two things that can happen. One they revert to type and results are poor. Then we need to move on a lot of them. Or Emery gets them winning and we keep more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: So Gerrard had one point more than Emery at this stage of his managerial career at Villa. It all has a familiar look in terms of new manager bounce ending. Winnable games ahead we had Newcastle and Watford under Gerrard and we'll see how Emery does in these next 4 games. The one constant is this perpetually failing team. So there are two things that can happen. One they revert to type and results are poor. Then we need to move on a lot of them. Or Emery gets them winning and we keep more of them. It's night and day. We're going to lose football games along the way, but we're clearly improving and in capable hands. Edited February 22, 2023 by Rolta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 22 hours ago, Talldarkandransome said: If feel a bit sorry for Emery, he's got a big job on his hands changing this clubs mentality and the mentality of the fans. I've seen massive improvements since he came and I think the players understand what he wants, some of them just aren't good enough. We were a blatant offside away from a good point on Saturday, we scored two good team goals to boot. We aren't far away, really we're not. But we are still on the uphill section and mentally looking behind, we need to start looking up the hill. Our mentality as fans and a club needs to be looking up the hill. If I only could, I'd be running up that hill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Next 5 games are all winnable games I think. Gerrard after his initial new manager bounce went something like 1 win in 12? Losses away to Brentford (who were awful at the time), Newcastle and Watford were really frustrating from what I remember. Confident Emery will get a decent points total from the next 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Reading his autobiography El Maestro I can see how this man might get villa as a club. His club Real Union founding members of La Liga enjoyed some success in the early years before the Super powers Real Madrid and Barcelona eventually colonised football sounds familiar doesn’t it? Then a team he played for and a fan of in Real Sociedad broke the mould in 1981 and won the league which also sounds familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: From this point into their reigns. Gerrard had 1 point more than Emery. We then had the run of winnable games. Leeds draw 3 3, Newcastle Loss 1 0, Watford loss 1 0, Brighton win 2 0, Southampton win 4 0, Leeds win 3 0. From there it collapsed for Gerrard. Two wins from the rest of the season. Only two wins this season before sacked. Has anyone shared Gerrard's first 10/11 fixtures VS Emery's yet? Not that anyone needs confirmation that Emery is approx a million times better manager than Steven (maybe some do actually), but would still be nice to compare. Edited February 22, 2023 by Tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Just now, Tom13 said: Has anyone shared Gerrard's first 10/11 fixtures VS Emery's yet? Not that anyone needs confirmation that Emery is approx a million times better manager than Steven (maybe some do actually), but would still be nice to compare. Wins Gerrard - BHA cry LEI nor eve Emery - MNU bha tot LEE sou Losses Gerrard - MNC liv CHE bre Emery - LIV LEI mnc ARS Draws Gerrard - MNU Emery - WOL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted February 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2023 Not sure what the comparison is. One is an elite football manager and the other is an unqualified PE teacher 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Comparisons between UE and SG are ridiculous. How many times as UE even attempted to stare out the opposition fans?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vero_jaro5 Posted February 23, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2023 There's an interview section with Unai Emery on today's episode of Michael Calvin's Football People podcast if anyone wants to have a listen (starting at around 30th minute) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 If we're comparing Gerrard to Emery again, I think it's worth pointing out that Gerrard was never once able to beat a top 6 side with us, whereas Emery has already done it twice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, vero_jaro5 said: There's an interview section with Unai Emery on today's episode of Michael Calvin's Football People podcast if anyone wants to have a listen (starting at around 30th minute) Very good interview. He spoke about What he wants to implement here His passion for the game How he is able to watch games reduce the information for players to digest. This was a reminder that we have a high calibre coach at Aston Villa. We have not had this type of manager here.. ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted February 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 21/02/2023 at 07:30, Don_Simon said: I wonder if the Arsenal fans are currently wishing their board made knee-jerk decisions to their terrible form when Arteta first took over? (The terrible form that was far, far worse than what we're currently experiencing with Unai). All managers, need good players and that includes Elite Coaches. "Good" covers a multitude of criteria, too. Until he has the group, with the ability to play his way.....we are never likely to see the best of him. The Owners have to back him, but I don't know how much FFP inhibits that. Its a complicated situation.....but we have to stay with him, through this bumpy road. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TRO Posted February 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) This guy has managed for 526 games at Sevilla-PSG-Arsenal and Villarreal....with a win percentage of 57/58%....plenty of time for averages to slip, he's elite alright. Yes, I have been selective for a reason, its clear.......With good players this guy is the Bee's Knee's. If for whatever reason, we cannot support him, his time with us will be wasted. I hope, we see beyond that and exploit Unai's Talent.....These guys don't come around, very often, lets not blow it, by not recruiting properly. Edited February 24, 2023 by TRO 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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