blandy Posted May 2, 2023 Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2023 Some posts moved. please stop posting about what a plum Rio Ferdinand is in this one. Do that, if you must, in the media and punditry thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted May 2, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2023 52 minutes ago, briny_ear said: 2 points per match. To be fair to Ten Hag, he has achieved the same ppm over the period of Emery’s time at Villa. Two very good managers who have improved the results and consistency of the teams they are coaching. Which sort of highlights just how stupid Ferdinand’s intervention was. Difference is that Unai Emery is doing it with a squad worth £390M, and Ten Hag is doing it with a squad worth £670M. Figures from transfermarkt. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Pictures doing the rounds of him in the walkabout broad st last night watching the Arsenal game decked out in more Stone Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 It's pretty brilliant how Emery has turned our defence around since those 11 goals in 3 games we conceded. Prior to that we had been defensively good and overall if you exclude those 3 games we are averaging 1.11 xGA and averaging only 0.61 goals against. This type of over performance seems sustainable in some teams. Liverpool always over perform GA vs xGA every season. There's clearly a method to it, allowing chances in places/situations where an outstanding GK can save them. Liverpool have the best GK in the world and have done for years. Emery knows how to eek out improvement in different places which overall is worth many point in a season. We say it all the time, but it's incredible having a coach like this at the club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, MWARLEY2 said: Pictures doing the rounds of him in the walkabout broad st last night watching the Arsenal game decked out in more Stone Island. Of all the good bars and pubs in Brum, he decides to go to The Walkabout?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, MWARLEY2 said: Pictures doing the rounds of him in the walkabout broad st last night watching the Arsenal game decked out in more Stone Island. He was drinking in town? I’m worried now for his safety, has no one told him that town is off limits for DVB’s? has he been seen at Bodymoor today? Matey mate mate. Edited May 3, 2023 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 https://www.racingpost.com/sport/why-have-aston-villa-improved-dramatically-in-premier-league-aymIN1L03YV0/ Not that I believe it, but still interesting read all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: https://www.racingpost.com/sport/why-have-aston-villa-improved-dramatically-in-premier-league-aymIN1L03YV0/ Not that I believe it, but still interesting read all the same. We all know we've overperfomed under Emery. This isn't a title challenging squad as the performance under Emery so far would have us. The article is extremely lazy, just looked up total xG basically in period before and after Emery basically. The differences have been Watkins xG per shot rising by about 40%. Also we are allowing shots on our goal which total similar xGA but more lower chances from further out which caters to Emi. So we have made changes to maximize the performance of our players. Watkins and Emi being the two key metrics of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 10 hours ago, HeyAnty said: https://www.racingpost.com/sport/why-have-aston-villa-improved-dramatically-in-premier-league-aymIN1L03YV0/ Not that I believe it, but still interesting read all the same. Looks like the one thing “soccer boffin” Kevin Pullein hasn’t’ t done is watched us play so as to understand the difference in the way we are playing under Emery. To be fair, the next article about Man C is an equal load of rubbish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 02/05/2023 at 12:20, Rustibrooks said: The Daily Heil: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 What he has done to turn us around is phenomenal. but for me, the intriguing question is..........what do we need to do to improve further? What is it that makes us, a top 6 non -starter by the masses. What would we have to do, to be top 6 candidates by the pundits, next season. What actions/moves must we make to be realistic challengers. I am signed up to the UE Preservation club, and I am convinced he will get us to the promised Land.....but he can't just coach us there....He needs quality additions. He needs better players, who can: Offensive players who can pose a constant threat. Offensive players who can confidently beat a man, on a fairly consistent basis. Offensive players who can pre-occupy opponents to distraction and disrupt organisation. Defensive players who can negate opposition threats Defensive Players who can control games and set tempo's Defensive players who can read games and position themselves to snuff out threats. We have done well, to progress to this level, but we must think past, the past.....We are entering a new era, where ok is not good enough, to win things...We have to raise the bar. I will be amazed if Unai, is not quietly, plotting, to improve the squad, with a fairly case hardened approach to drive us on......despite the such gratifying improvements, this season. I don't see this Summer as a time to sign players, who are just available or sexy names or play for sexy clubs.......We must be sure, of what jobs we want them to do, perhaps a more up market way Brighton have done it.....some of their players, I have never heard of prior to them joining Brighton......Thats the most important thing, to do the job well, not just reputation led. I am sure with UE, we will be in safe hands. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretVillaScout Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Said in his conference he wants Champions League Footy for Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 10:10, CVByrne said: We all know we've overperfomed under Emery. This isn't a title challenging squad as the performance under Emery so far would have us. Our progress is skewed because most of our games and wins in the 10 game run were against lower half teams. As we start to play better opposition you might see a more realistic ppg by the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSvillain Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 34 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: Our progress is skewed because most of our games and wins in the 10 game run were against lower half teams. As we start to play better opposition you might see a more realistic ppg by the end of the season. We beat Man Utd in his first game then beat Brighton and Spurs away not to long after that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just seen the fitness update. Looks like Leon, Matty, Kamara and Coutinho have returned to training and will be evaluated, great news! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post avfc1982am Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 One of the things I love the most about Unai.... he gets so excited about the big games. I mean he's really excited and passionate in general, but the way he comes across talking about the pressure matches is infectious. When other managers are daunted or crying about just staying in games and not losing, Unai just embraces them like it's a treat, which is exactly what they are. It's certainly one way of changing the mindset throughout the club though..... don't fear it, embrace and enjoy it. I love that about him. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post M_Afro Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 I watch all of Unai’s press conferences. His command of English is so impressive. He speaks and understands everything so well but has anybody else noticed that virtually every week, whenever Tom Ross asks a question, he has to refer to the interpreter for assistance? It’s always Tom and never anyone else. It’s like he’s saying sorry mate but I just don’t speak Bluenose! Always cracks me up. Just another reason to love the man. 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Good Wolves presser, he wants, not hopes but he wants to play in Europe with Villa. That could be the difference I love listening to him. Imagine how that is affecting the players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, M_Afro said: I watch all of Unai’s press conferences. His command of English is so impressive. He speaks and understands everything so well but has anybody else noticed that virtually every week, whenever Tom Ross asks a question, he has to refer to the interpreter for assistance? It’s always Tom and never anyone else. It’s like he’s saying sorry mate but I just don’t speak Bluenose! Always cracks me up. Just another reason to love the man. Don't think "thrown out the window" translates well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just watched the presser, love the bloke, talks so well, none of the Gerrard jokey bollocks, all business but respectful and tactful at the same time. One thing’s for sure he’s up for the fight and I think he’ll have the players up for it too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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