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11 hours ago, Made In Aston said:

That's telling. I think the reaction at the time and the silence after suggests his injury might be more serious than many of us realise...I. E. Wesley serious. 

I think it’s more that he and Buendia are dealing with it differently. Emi still wants to feel involved, Ty seems to want to avoid social media as he’s had a really important season ripped away from him and doesn’t want constant reminders. I’d be like Mings if it happened to me. Hopefully they’re both coping  equally well.

30 minutes ago, villa4europe said:

but if project b6 said they were going to stick a man on a megaphone and 2 drummers at the bottom of the holte people

Why tho? When did people get so snobby? I’d love a drummer in the stands. 

Anyone else think there is something odd about this quote? It’s like he’s saying he believes in the squad whilst finishing the sentence saying the opposite. I think the context is that he’s trying to make the point that he’s experienced starting your strongest 11 in European games and still losing. But surely he knows that defence would be shaky having never played together before. 
 

He said pre season, league will always be the main focus. He made that point in his selection tonight.

19 minutes ago, JoshVilla said:

I think Emery will have learned a lot tonight. The issue is, we were relying on our entire squad to see us through what is (hopefully) going to be a very busy schedule. Some of the players tonight just looked like they didn't want to be there, which is a real kick in the teeth when we were all buzzing for what was our first competitive fixture in Europe for over a decade (Yes, Hibs was Europe but I'm talking an actual competitive game on the continent).

The 2 changes in defence was a really odd decision, but I'm sure Emery will feel that his faith in that back 4 was misplaced and we'll go for a more settled defence in the next one.

Problem is, I thought Emery would have learned a lot after the Stevenage game re make shift defences against in form teams (of any level) and yet here we are. 

I’m just glad I’m not there. Those poor fans who travelled had to watch that and have now been kept back in the ground for an hour and only 3 buses have turned up to pick them up. 

Mostar have come back from 3-0 down to be winning 4-3

Unai sat back in his chair instead of in the technical area as usual. He’s fuming. Maybe a bit at himself.

1 minute ago, YLN said:

"Enjoying the occasion even if they are about to LOSE"

Wtf was that all about? 

A load of rubbish.

Started with Digne losing the ball in a stupid way and didn’t improve from there. 
 

If Olsen was in goal we’d be roasting him for this. 

This reminds me of Stevenage. Wholesale changes don’t work well for this squad.

Villa fans in fine voice.

We’re ok for money so myself and my son are members who buy tickets for most home games (I buy both, he’s 11). He then always likes some chips at a game which I buy. I’ve bought him the away kit and he wants the 3rd kit for his upcoming birthday. The kids kits are astronomically priced, it’s actually outrageous. So will encourage him to use any birthday money he gets to buy it himself if he really wants it.

Even though we could probably afford all the home games, we’re not so well off that I don’t have to think about money and the value of things. On top of that, my daughter is not a football fan so it’s more time out of the home going to all the games. As a result, we’ve gone to all the home games this season and I’ve bought tickets for all the European group home games but I’m giving the Everton cup game and the Brighton game a miss. Not sure when my next league game will be. Maybe West Ham or Luton.

I agree with VAR, it did look like a deliberate handball.

8 minutes ago, turvontour said:

I've asked this before, and I dont think people knew. But is there someone counting each pass that's made in the premier league, or is it automated?

I’ve no idea but I’m interested in how it’s done. Must be some IT system but I like to imagine someone in a room at each game frantically tallying each players complete passes, inaccurate passes, tackles, interceptions, aerial duels etc. 

I was there. I thought he had a good game and I haven’t been a big fan up to now. I didn’t think he was tested that much tho.

1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said:

is it just me or does it feel like more managers are publicly falling out with their players now that there's a not particularly attractive, but extremely lucrative league out there willing to pay good money for them?

 

Oh United would just love Saudi to come in for Sancho.

“Not a big injury” for Aston Villa at this point in time means not out for 9+ months. He could still be out for a number of games with a hamstring.

I think he was bought in to support Mings and Konsa and play as part of a back 3 or as a rotational option. If Emery had known Mings would be out for a season, I’m not sure Pau would be the signing he made. But we’re stuck with him so he needs to adapt quickly. 
 

The shame of it is, I’m not even sure we’re seeing the best parts of his game often enough. 
 

I get kind of fed up when posters give perfectly valid opinions and criticism and then others jump in and accuse them of scapegoating. Pau being a concern and the whole team playing badly can both be true.

This is going to be a horrible day.

I fear for Torres to be honest.

19 minutes ago, Demitri_C said:

Id have bailey on bench. He is usually not good in away matches and cash has been good there so lets stick with that for now. Bailey will be handy in a tired liverpool defence

Im still stunned VVDs red was not over turned

Nah, it was a clear red. It’s just a shame Gomez looked pretty decent when he came on.

His Insta shows him in London.

1 minute ago, foreveryoung said:

I think this is the time the Newcadtle owners start looking for an elite manager.

Not ours tho.

There’s been some mad results in the league so far this season.