Popular Post StanBalaban Posted July 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 7 hours ago, Jas10 said: I’m all for having a squad and having proper impact players or game changers available from the bench… as well as cover and competition. I’ve been banging that drum for yonks… Off the top of my head, Man City are the only team that really has a full, first-team squad. By that I mean that there are multiple permutations of a starting XI without any noticeable drop off in quality. Us Villa fans are barely used to the idea of having 2 good players in one position (see LB for example). Fans would want to sell one and bring in 'cover'. That doesn't build a squad, that builds an XI with contingencies. Get it right and there should be plenty of games for people to stake a claim to start. We need to be able to tailor the team to beat the opposition in front of us. If we know what the team will be, the opposing coaches certainly will. Tyrone has welcomed the idea of competition for places. It's how we'll keep improving. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Emery said he wants a squad of 25 with 2 players for every position and some young players who can help us also. He also said Chambers will be used more as RB and CDM than CB this season. So we've got and some players can play multiple positions too LB - Moreno / Digne CB - Pau / Mings CB - Konsa / Carlos RB - Cash / Chambers RM - Ramsey / Coutinho CM - Kamara / Dendonker CM - Luiz / Tielemans LM - Diaby / Bailey AMC - McGinn / Buendia Striker - Watkins / Then young players I think will stay around this season are Sinisalo, Philogene, Archer & Duran. Players who will leave but are in senior squad. Hause, Davis and Traore. So if we sign a Striker we won't be keeping 4 around so one of Archer / Duran would go on Loan If we sign a RB Chambers would leave, CM then Dendonker would leave. If we signed someone like Johnson or Torres there would be options, like a Striker going on Loan or one of Bailey/Coutinho leaving. If Watkins or Martinez get injured we're in a lot of trouble this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Big mistake unai All it takes ia one injury to emi and ills seasons screwed. Imagine olsen in goal in a cup final? We are practically guaranteed to lose I agree, I trust Emery but I think this could backfire if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Off the top of my head, Man City are the only team that really has a full, first-team squad. By that I mean that there are multiple permutations of a starting XI without any noticeable drop off in quality. Us Villa fans are barely used to the idea of having 2 good players in one position (see LB for example). Fans would want to sell one and bring in 'cover'. That doesn't build a squad, that builds an XI with contingencies. Get it right and there should be plenty of games for people to stake a claim to start. We need to be able to tailor the team to beat the opposition in front of us. If we know what the team will be, the opposing coaches certainly will. Tyrone has welcomed the idea of competition for places. It's how we'll keep improving. When there is real competition for places it drives standards and training is competitive. The 11 vs 11 have real competitive edge to them in training. Be it CL, EL or ECL teams who play regularly in Europe need a squad full of players the coach can rely upon. We also need players who are used to European Competition. Looking at the squad the following are the only players who are having their first taste of Europe. Martinez, Cash, Mings, Konsa, Ramsey, Luiz, McGinn, Buendia, Watkins. 9 players from our 23 senior players. That's good for prep especially as we'd expect quite a few of those to be missing some of the early ECL games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STO Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I think Unai is being clever with his words. We won't sign another keeper unless someone comes in for Olsen. (Please come in for him) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbdrum88 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) I think we're really missing a trick not going for mika aaritalo, Gabriel torje, Mark kerr and Michael woods. Got all 3 for like 3 million combined on fm08 and they became world beaters. Shame was I could'nt get a work permit for maxim tsigalko Edited July 30, 2023 by Kbdrum88 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kbdrum88 said: I think we're really missing a trick not going for mika aaritalo, Gabriel torje, Mark kerr and Michael woods. Got all 3 for like 3 million combined on fm08 and they became world beaters. Shame was I could get a work permit for maxim tsigalko Fantastic business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Kbdrum88 said: I think we're really missing a trick not going for mika aaritalo. We've had him once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, Kbdrum88 said: I think we're really missing a trick not going for mika aaritalo, Gabriel torje, Mark kerr and Michael woods. Got all 3 for like 3 million combined on fm08 and they became world beaters. Shame was I could get a work permit for maxim tsigalko 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 34 minutes ago, Kbdrum88 said: I think we're really missing a trick not going for mika aaritalo, Gabriel torje, Mark kerr and Michael woods. Got all 3 for like 3 million combined on fm08 and they became world beaters. Shame was I could'nt get a work permit for maxim tsigalko Or we should just never have released aaritalo We had another wonderkid on our books called Shane Paul, can't remember which year it was but stats wise he looked a bit like vassell, he was -9 on the old set up and I had some great saves with him, not a clue what happened to him Did you ever see him @useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 46 minutes ago, Kbdrum88 said: I think we're really missing a trick not going for mika aaritalo, Gabriel torje, Mark kerr and Michael woods. Got all 3 for like 3 million combined on fm08 and they became world beaters. Shame was I could'nt get a work permit for maxim tsigalko Mark Kerr was CM01/02. Why must you turn this forum into a HOUSE OF LIES?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: Emery said he wants a squad of 25 with 2 players for every position and some young players who can help us also. He also said Chambers will be used more as RB and CDM than CB this season. So we've got and some players can play multiple positions too LB - Moreno / Digne CB - Pau / Mings CB - Konsa / Carlos RB - Cash / Chambers RM - Ramsey / Coutinho CM - Kamara / Dendonker CM - Luiz / Tielemans LM - Diaby / Bailey AMC - McGinn / Buendia Striker - Watkins / Then young players I think will stay around this season are Sinisalo, Philogene, Archer & Duran. Players who will leave but are in senior squad. Hause, Davis and Traore. So if we sign a Striker we won't be keeping 4 around so one of Archer / Duran would go on Loan If we sign a RB Chambers would leave, CM then Dendonker would leave. If we signed someone like Johnson or Torres there would be options, like a Striker going on Loan or one of Bailey/Coutinho leaving. If Watkins or Martinez get injured we're in a lot of trouble this season. Sinisalo has signed for Exeter on a season long loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I never heard of Shane Paul, from wiki looks like he was doing very well at youth level, nine goals in ten for England U17s, top scorer at 2003–04 UEFA Under-17 European Championships, but then injuries hampered his career at senior level 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypuzzle Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Jas10 said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, nick76 said: I agree, I trust Emery but I think this could backfire if true. Worries me badly. Even in pre season he is making clangers. He is anothee nyland. Cant be trusted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I think it’s near impossible task finding a backup keeper, I don’t think any team will come in with bid for Olsen , Championship is his level but he commands Champions league level wages hence the reason Roma had to loan him out for so long. Bringing another experienced keeper in and dropping Olsen to no 3 doesn’t make sense financially or in terms of squad harmony. It would be nice if someone came in for him but I think it’s unlikely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Big mistake unai All it takes ia one injury to emi and ills seasons screwed. Imagine olsen in goal in a cup final? We are practically guaranteed to lose Unai doesn’t make mistakes… I’ll even put my concerns about Olsen to one side if Unai has faith in him… maybe he is improving in training… Or… maybe we’re just pretending to keep him then sell and replace him later anyway He doesn’t HAVE to be truthful about this stuff to the press really… But na, if Unai thinks he’s fine I think we should get on board and wait and see… Edited July 30, 2023 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, StanBalaban said: Off the top of my head, Man City are the only team that really has a full, first-team squad. By that I mean that there are multiple permutations of a starting XI without any noticeable drop off in quality. Us Villa fans are barely used to the idea of having 2 good players in one position (see LB for example). Fans would want to sell one and bring in 'cover'. That doesn't build a squad, that builds an XI with contingencies. Get it right and there should be plenty of games for people to stake a claim to start. We need to be able to tailor the team to beat the opposition in front of us. If we know what the team will be, the opposing coaches certainly will. Tyrone has welcomed the idea of competition for places. It's how we'll keep improving. Agreed… competition > cover… It’s good to have high potential, young “up and comers” too, to eventually succeed the established first teamers, especially those nearing or in their thirties… Hungry and energetic players coming off the bench rather than those that are past it, have little to offer and don’t make much of an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: Agreed… competition > cover… It’s good to have high potential, young “up and comers” too, to eventually succeed the established first teamers, especially those nearing or in their thirties… Hungry and energetic players coming off the bench rather than those that are past it, have little to offer and don’t make much of an impact. Ultimately Unai will be working with a squad where everyone has something to offer. Players won't be getting any game time if they don't impress the Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, STO said: I think Unai is being clever with his words. We won't sign another keeper unless someone comes in for Olsen. (Please come in for him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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