Peter Griffin

With 70% of the data being from last season there is a fair old chance that the trend will look like last season's

I agree. The key statistic is ppg. Gerrard's ppg is not as big an improvement as we were all expecting. The key question, how long do we give him to get the improvement.

That study suggest that the uplift in points aka 'new manager bounce' was going to happen regardless of whether the manager was sacked or not. So basically, Deano would have got that uplift in points too. I think the point being debated here is that the uplift in points skews Gerrard's PPG and people are attributing this to 'New Manager Bounce' as opposed to Gerrard's management. The bottom line is that during his time at Villa the ppg from Gerrard is only a slight bit better than the same number of games under Deano. Gerrard has brought in Digne, Chambers, Phil, Kamara, Carlos, Olsen and Ludwig. I believe people are wanting to see an improvement on where Deano left us as opposed to the status quo.

My Mrs asked me if I would like to go out for a pint with her as it is a lovely evening. I said yes, anything to make u happy love. Just arrived in the pub and she is having a quick chat with a friend. I haven’t mentioned Villa TV. I think I may be in a little trouble for my lack a of disclosure of the full facts

I don't mind putting in some kids. The thing I want to see is Tim playing with Boubs in front of a back 3 with two wingbacks and then 2 creative players behind a striker. It is more the formation that the personnel I am interested other than seeing Tim & Boubs together. Could they be the midfield pairing we are looking for?

I can't see 1 game against Bolton making much of a difference. Agents and clubs know he is available. Clearly nobody wants to pay a fee for him so we probably be lucky to get a lowball loan offer at the end of the window and will take it to get him off the wage bill

I would like to see something like this --------------------------------Olsen---------------------------------- -----------Konsa---------Chambers-----Mings-------------- ----Cash--------------------------------Augustinsson---------- --------------------Boubs----------Iroegbunam----------------- -----------Emi2-----------------------------------------Bailey-------- ----------------------------Ings---------------------------------

I still wouldn't like him in the team tonight. I can't see any benefit to Villa playing him. He has no future at Villa so the sooner he is gone the better. He was great for us a few years ago but it is time to part ways

yes, that is correct, don't know what my head was thinking saying it was a reply

If it is a draw the game will be decided tonight on penalties. Replays are only in the semi finals

Nooooooooooo

Noe there's an idea

I read as Archer, not Anwar . I am used to seeing Anwar as AEG or ElGhazi

Why do u think we want Archer in the shop window? We are keeping him at the club. unless we buy a new striker.

No chance. He is not going to get sacked after 3 league games and losing a cup game this season

100% agree with the retrospective punishments. It would lead to be a big improvement in overall discipline by players. I do think that the ref doing VAR should be subject to financial penalties e.g. Cucurella hair pull. There is no occasion that can not be considered a foul.

I don't believe there is any corruption with the VAR, that is just too far fetched. There will of course be bias as there is with any human decision. It is not possible to get a computer to make the decision. Computers are dumb and only do what they are told to do. This means that the rules of the game need to be very defined and open to zero interpretation. The rules of football are deliberately set in a way that they can be interpreted. This may seem silly, but it does give the ref the ability to make a judgement call and he/she can decide if there was intent from the player, this level of interpretation can't be made by a computer (yet!). IMO, The only way to fix the issues with inconsistent referring decisions is to make the process much more open to scrutiny and have penalties for poor referring. Maybe a points system for poor decisions that results in bans from referring games and a financial impact to how much they get paid. Currently, there are no consequences for refs for doing a bad job. It is not that difficult to fix but it will cost money. Refs don't get paid much and if they are subjected to financial penalties they will, somewhat understandably, strike or revolt. Maybe they need to be paid more money and we could attract better quality and also implement financial penalties for poor performance or alternatively implement financial bonuses for good performances with very few errors in a game

Chambers?

I would not like Zaha at Villa

I like both Potter and Poch. I think Poch would be easier to get as he is currently available. I don't know why I feel this way but I think Potter would not like to leave Brighton mid season

That's not a technology issue though, that is just the video assistant ref sitting in the box looking at a screen and it is his interpretation of the the rules

I saw that, it is hard to believe. I expect Fofana to sign for Chelsea

Other than injury, I can't see Maguire getting a look in

How does that result and performance impact Maguire's career

Bruno is ann idiot