Nicho Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 We scored 55 league goals last season. From previous seasons you need to get closer to 70 to get Europe. My target setting would be the top 4 score last seasons goals on their own: Ings 18 Watkins 15 Bailey 12 Buendia 12 We would be be in for a great season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 13, 2021 Moderator Share Posted August 13, 2021 Bailey has never scored double figures in a season and was a 'one goal in just over four games' man at Leverkusen so if he gets to double figures that would do nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I would be happy with global domination and world peace. If that doesn't happen I would take a top 10 and a decent cup run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/13/aston-villa-ashley-young-i-think-we-can-definitely-reach-europe-grealish-inter We should definitely be aiming for Europe, as the esteemed ASHLEY YOUNG believes we can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 This past week, McGinn, Martinez, Tuanzebe and Konsa have given interviews where they've said that this season is all about getting into Europe. I think that Grealish leaving may have alarmed the owners to the fact that the best players at the club won't wait around forever to play at the highest level and they've since emphasised to the players the importance of finishing in the European places otherwise there may have to be further player changes required to try to get to where they want us to be. Hopefully, this will be the season where we reach Europe and attract even better quality players next summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 This article sums things up nicely for me. Jack was such an important part of our play and we were horrendous without him last season. Just finding our feet and figuring out how to maintain our position in the table without him would be great. https://statsbomb.com/2021/08/aston-villa-season-preview-2021-22/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 One of the reasons I think Europe is a push this year is that we've got to integrate a whole new attack, possobly a new shape, with players all over the park who aren't really fit after a very disrupted pre season. The fixtures were not kind to us in practice - fired up teams with hardly any international players. By the time we might get any kind of rhythm, we're into a really tough run of games. We'll be fine with the players we hav, but it might take a few months to really get going. Top half would be a great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Top half finish is success. Let's all grip reality before losing our shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex7783 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 06/08/2021 at 10:10, Zatman said: Hi Alex, say hello to your Dad from us we should finish over Newcastle Still think my opinion that we’ll struggle was a childish one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Any one saying we'll smash these in a pre match thread or we'll get 6th needs to give their head a wobble Unrealistic We'll be horribly inconsistent all season again Enjoy the wins, accept what we are, getting angry at a mid table team is futile, the whole "ruined weekend" stuff needs to be knocked on the head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 hours ago, alex7783 said: Still think my opinion that we’ll struggle was a childish one? st game in and loving Villa lose. tell your Dad I said Hi Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 The Newcastle and Brentford games are now massive. We need two wins. Draws or defeats in either and then we will get smashed by Chelsea and Everton who actually have manager who can make their side tough to beat and we're looking at 2-3 points from those 5 openers. God I love July. When you can actually live in fantasy land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 15:50, BOF said: Bailey has never scored double figures in a season and was a 'one goal in just over four games' man at Leverkusen so if he gets to double figures that would do nicely. You've never seen my FM saves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rodders said: The Newcastle and Brentford games are now massive. We need two wins. Draws or defeats in either and then we will get smashed by Chelsea and Everton who actually have manager who can make their side tough to beat and we're looking at 2-3 points from those 5 openers. God I love July. When you can actually live in fantasy land. If we don't get a win against Newcastle and Brentford we could be in big trouble. I know it's early but momentum and confidence is so crucial. VP could very quickly turn toxic. We just need to get a win these 2 next games. I don't care how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassyNoel Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 22:38, Villarocker said: This past week, McGinn, Martinez, Tuanzebe and Konsa have given interviews where they've said that this season is all about getting into Europe. I think that Grealish leaving may have alarmed the owners to the fact that the best players at the club won't wait around forever to play at the highest level and they've since emphasised to the players the importance of finishing in the European places otherwise there may have to be further player changes required to try to get to where they want us to be. Hopefully, this will be the season where we reach Europe and attract even better quality players next summer. Agreed. Saturday will have underlined that imo. UTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 22:38, Villarocker said: This past week, McGinn, Martinez, Tuanzebe and Konsa have given interviews where they've said that this season is all about getting into Europe. I think that Grealish leaving may have alarmed the owners to the fact that the best players at the club won't wait around forever to play at the highest level and they've since emphasised to the players the importance of finishing in the European places otherwise there may have to be further player changes required to try to get to where they want us to be. Hopefully, this will be the season where we reach Europe and attract even better quality players next summer. Yes thats a good shout. I think thats why our big money has been spent on 'ready to go players' Got to say rising 5 places without Jack looks a massive ask IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2021 If, and it is a big if, we can get the right formation we have players who can tear this league up making Europe more than achievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: If, and it is a big if, we can get the right formation we have players who can tear this league up making Europe more than achievable Well that doesn't sound good though does it? We are still experimenting and trying to find the best formation. During the season. We have no clue what our best eleven or what our best formation is. You should know how to play. As a manager your system and formation should be permanent, and shouldn't change just because you signed Ings. You shouldn't adapt to your players. The players should adapt to you. The pre season is for practicing patterns of play in your system and formation and gaining fitness. In Pre season we played 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2. It's just a mess and I reckon confusing to the players. Edited August 16, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Well that doesn't sound good though does it? We are still experimenting and trying to find the best formation. During the season. We have no clue what our best eleven or what our best formation is. You should know how to play. As a manager your system and formation should be permanent, and shouldn't change just because you signed Ings. You shouldn't adapt to your players. The players should adapt to you. The pre season is for practicing patterns of play in your system and formation and gaining fitness. In Pre season we played 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2. It's just a mess and I reckon confusing to the players. indeed signing a 20 goal a season striker - seems to have set us back whilst we accommodate him. The upheaval in the coaching staff hasn't helped either. Makes me wonder who is pulling the strings here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Think very quickly this season will be all about the cups. Will be too inconsistant in the league to seriously threaten for europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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