Jas10 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, VillaChris said: They are a bit weaker than the team that went up at least. Tella stormed the championship with 25 goals but they couldn't agree permanent deal with Southampton and he's off to Bayer Leverkusen. Harwood-bellis was great at the back for them but he's back at Man. City now and way down the pecking order. Maatsen was also there last season and now getting minutes for Chelsea. They have plenty of attacking options but really not sure who's getting 10-15 goals out of that group. For half of last season they still had Ashley Barnes as their CF but he's now at Norwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, 7392craig said: Lots of us are underestimating them. I doubt Unai is though, and I’m sure the team will give them the respect they deserve as a result. Maybe that Newcastle game was a blessing in disguise and helps ensure the players are focussed and determined for the rest of the season… Unai was not happy and will try to avoid anything like that happening again… But, the league is so unpredictable. A team can thrash the opposition one weekend, and get thrashed the next Consistency is key… you have to be “on it” in every game… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Really concerned Emi won’t make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Villa87 said: Really concerned Emi won’t make it. Rumours of Emi’s death have been greatly exaggerated 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Villa87 said: Really concerned Emi won’t make it. If not… maybe it’s do or die for Olsen. Perform well, stick around. F up, sold and replaced (not much time left to sort though, maybe loan someone in). Must be a reason why he’s being shown so much faith, improving in training perhaps… I think/feel Emi will play though… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Maybe that Newcastle game was a blessing in disguise and helps ensure the players are focussed and determined for the rest of the season… Unai was not happy and will try to avoid anything like that happening again… But, the league is so unpredictable. A team can thrash the opposition one weekend, and get thrashed the next Consistency is key… you have to be “on it” in every game… I said the same myself after the game. Last season we finally built some consistency after years of on off performances. I’m certain Emery will have looked at the Newcastle game and learned from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: If not… maybe it’s do or die for Olsen. Perform well, stick around. F up, sold and replaced (not much time left to sort though, maybe loan someone in). Must be a reason why he’s being shown so much faith, improving in training perhaps… I think/feel Emi will play though… This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Maybe that Newcastle game was a blessing in disguise and helps ensure the players are focussed and determined for the rest of the season… Unai was not happy and will try to avoid anything like that happening again… But, the league is so unpredictable. A team can thrash the opposition one weekend, and get thrashed the next Consistency is key… you have to be “on it” in every game… In a nutshell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2023 0-2 Villa. Burnley to have a man sent off in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) No Martinez at all. Back 5 with Carlos in. Bailey dropped. Edited August 27, 2023 by Tomaszk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, HKP90 said: 0-2 Villa. Burnley to have a man sent off in the first half. Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Tomaszk said: No Martinez at all. No cash. Back 5 with Carlos in. Bailey dropped. Zaniolo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Cash starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Just now, WallisFrizz said: Zaniolo? Bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 If we can get an early goal then we can set the tempo, once we've got the tempo we should really be getting 3 points. Just need to be on it from the start as they will be hyped up, fully prepared having had 2 weeks to get ready and will probably try and use simular style as Newcastle did but the lesser players. Looking forward to seeing zaniolo getting some minutes. Utv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Back 5 is a bit of a change from Emery. Although I guess he has been trying it in later stages of our first 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: No Martinez at all. Back 5 with Carlos in. Bailey dropped. Jesus. Anything over than a win today with tougher fixtures to come and we HAVE to go back into the market for a couple of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Concerned no Emi, but not worth the risk - let him recover for Liverpool. So Luiz, Kamara, McGinn Diaby and Watkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Injuries been very cruel to us to start this season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: No Martinez at all. Back 5 with Carlos in. Bailey dropped. **** hell God help us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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