Villarocker

The man had mental health issues because he was being overlooked, not given a chance at his club and, considered quitting the sport he loves. He moved to Villa and now his dreams are coming true. Of course his thoughts are messed up and he's enjoying every single minute of it because he's been through the mill to get here and he probably thought it was an impossible dream. Milk it for everything, Emi - you've earned it! As a Villa fan, I'm absolutely thrilled that the 2022 golden glove winner is our 'keeper and he is also a World Champion. As for the celebration with the glove award, that was a big "f**k you" to everyone that ever doubted him. The fact that the Qatari guy was in the background of some pictures is just pure luck and will be symbolised against what was a corrupt event.

Shaggy

What if England get to the final and it's against Argentina? Imagine a penalty shootout against our keeper? That's a real conflict of interest for me.

When he subbed on Young yesterday I was wondering what the hell he was doing. As it happened, Young probably had more touches of the ball in our penalty area than any other player. It was a defensive masterclass to protect our lead and it worked. Whether it would work against the better sides is another question but, for now, it'll do. We also have to remember that he's working with a new group of players and maybe those tactics aren't what we will see when he's settled down. Maybe it was a case of needs must for the situation we are in? If that is the case, it shows just how pragmatic he can be in having a plan b. I'd imagine Emery is the kind of man who has more than just a plan b too! For far too long we have been a soft touch. I think that the likes of TRO will enjoy seeing us doing a few dirty things to get/protect a win. If Emery instils that mentality into us I am going to be a happy fan for sure. I'm not a fan of time-wasting and feigning injuries etc but, if you can't beat 'em - join' em!

I think this guy has a win-at-all-costs mentality and those that don't fall in line will either have to get used to it or be moved on. This is great for us as a club. Martinez gets it. He will cheat and be horrible for opponents and we have needed that for sooooooo long as a club. The back 6 when leading is an example of it. The players going down "injured" is another example. I cannot wait to see the team we field after 3 or 4 transfer windows with Unai in charge. Give this guy £150m - £250m to spend and we will have a serious team/squad to follow.

He will be worth 40m+ if he ever decides to move on.

Mings was shocking there but not as bad as Olsen. That ball came from miles out so the keeper had all the time in the world to see it coming and go out to punch it clear. Disgraceful performance from him tonight.

Don't write is off yet!

We need better defenders. At least one new left-sided centre back in the summer to either start or challenge Mings.

We have to buy new back-up goalkeeper and left back ASAP. These pair fill me with dread. Mings has been ropey since coming in too. What a different game this would've been if we played our best 11 from the start.

They should've had at least one yellow card already - that challenge on McGinn was too late to avoid a card and Fernando's kicking the ball away in his usual strop. The game lacks quality and you can tell there's been many changes. The good news for us is we have real quality in the final third that can change this for us if we can keep them out from scoring.

Would absolutely pick him for England when you consider the other options. Ty did great yesterday to keep his cool in that hissy-fit moment from Ronaldo. I'd imagine he would have spannered him though him we had already lost the game.

Ramsey further up the pitch. Front four pressed high. Bailey more central, where he was more effective. Team defended together. Made changes at vital times. Triple change that actually made absolute sense. Gave game time to Sanson. That, for me, was a 10/10 managerial performance.

Ramsey, for me.

This ref is a top class, higher than the highest, see you next tuesday. Ronaldo should've been off. Martinez for them should've been off. Then he gets in the way of our breakaway. What a fooking piece of shite.

I'm prepared to give SJM more time. Yes, he's not playing well and hasn't done so for a while but, he's been played out of position for quite some time and it has obviously affected his game. Hopefully, Emery will play him in a more suitable role and we get our old SJM back.

No no no no NO. Coutinho has to be the lesson learned on signing previous great Premier League players who've done nothing ever since they left

If we could get Pau Torres to somehow join up with Emery I'd love seeing a centre back partnership of Carlos and Torres. Sorry Ty but, needs must if we're to move forward.

We need to remember that 4-0 absolutely flatters us. We were lucky to come off that pitch not having conceded 7 or 8.

I'll tell you what's wrong with this group of players - there are too many players that have played at Championship level. Cash from Forest, Konsa from Brentford, Buendia from Norwich, Watkins from Brentford. Mings wasn't getting PL games for a struggling Bournemouth. McGinn came from Hibs, Luiz was playing for Girona in Spain, Ings was at Southampton (lower PL level), Denoncker and Champers came from a better level but were surplus to requirements, Young is 37! The only top level players we have in our squad are Martinez, Digne, Kamara, Carlos and Coutinho (and even he looks way past it). The board needs to throw a lot of money at Emery if they want him to have any chance of success with our club.

I think the Premier League itself was a major attraction for Emery to join us. Xavi was quoted as saying that La Liga is still as big as the Premier League. It was almost like he was trying to convince himself as well as others. Maybe Emery realised that he wants to challenge himself in what he believes is the toughest league in world football and we were the club to approach him and give him that challenge. I know he turned down Newcastle but he was on a mission with Villarreal at that time, so had a very good reason to turn it down. I think that we have a manager who feels that he wants to win things here, in the toughest league. That bodes very well for us. Our owners will back him if it means success for their (and ours) club.

I've been saying exactly the same! We won't have too many players away at the World Cup so Emery and the board can really start to file away the cobwebs and get the club back on track. A smooth end to the season.

What I love about this appointment is, even if it fails, from day one, they showed a truly big intention. It never felt like that with the Gerrard appointment.

We couldn't ask for more than our owners. This is a massive statement from them of their intentions. You don't get someone like Unai Emery in to manage you unless you have really serious ambition. I think they realised that to go big you need to be managed big.

Swapped Villareal for the real Villa. Who can blame him? Now, that's what you call a statement appointment. Welcome to the REAL Villa, Unai. May you and our wonderful club enjoy much success together