Aston Villa Rumours

05 Jun 2020 11:00:02
I see that it looks like Callum O Hare is going to seek pastures new to further his career which is a great shame in my opinion whilst he isn't anther Jack Grealish I think if we get relegated which I think is more likely than not unfortunately, then he could do us a decent job in the Championship particularly as we will in all likelihood have the heart ripped out of the team in midfield.

I do think that following on from the virus all clubs need to look at what business model they want to follow going forward. If as the CEO says that we want to develop our youth structures then we need the right manager and back room staff to start blooding some of them like Ramsey and Barry otherwise it's pointless.

Once we have identified the team and personally I would stick with Smith but ditch Terry then we need to back him and I don't just mean financially I mean the fans because I think it is probably going to take a while to sort us out, if we are honest we have been on a downward spiral since O'Neill left with the exception of a couple of bright spots on the slope!

If that means we spend a couple of years in the Championship whilst we get the infrastructure right then so be it if it means we stabilises the club then fine we don't want to be yoyoing back and forth between the Prem and the Championship like the Baggies did.

04 Jun 2020 09:30:47
Hi guys, hope everyone is keeping well and safe.
So the re-start will soon be upon us, and I must say that despite my reservations regarding the safety aspects, I am really looking forward to the games.
What do you think our chances of survival are then?

I think the break probably came at a good time for us. There was a look of resignation about the team, both during and after the last game before the lockdown against Leicester.

The team looked devoid of confidence, drive, ideas and belief and I can remember the despondent feeling amongst us all.
Hopefully though, the break will have provided the opportunity for reflection and some soul searching and fingers crossed they will return with a fresh desire and vigour.

I think with a fully fit John McGinn back in the ranks, it will be like having a new signing and that we will have every chance of survival.
UTV.

04 Jun 2020 17:23:12
I hear what your saying but we weren't exactly playing swashbuckling football before McGinn got injured.

04 Jun 2020 18:10:31
True, and even if McGinn hadn’t got injured RHLT, I doubt we would have been much higher in the table, but he is one of our better players and because of the way he plays, with energy and 100% determination, I’m thinking that this may well lift the team in terms of moral and belief for these remaining crucial games.

There’s no question there are lots of areas where we need to strengthen and improve but let’s get through this period first and hopefully some of those issues will be addressed before next season kicks off, hopefully as still a premier league team.
No doubt there will be plenty to discuss on this site regarding those issues.

30 May 2020 19:18:44
Hi anyone know what is going to happen with our season tickets?

31 May 2020 22:15:02
You should have had a email saying you will be refunded for last 6 home games. Wait 4 another email how there gona work it so we can all get our cash back.

17 May 2020 09:06:06
If we stay up and get the reported £80mill asking price for Jack who do we think we could realistically bring in?
I think our starting lineup could look like this (Dunk being less likely with the owners strategy of younger players but best option within budget imo) .
Heaton
Guilbert Dunk Mings Targett
Phillips
Rashica Mcginn Benrahma
Samatta Wesley

Subs
Nyland
Konsa
Engels
Nakamba
Trezeguet
El Ghazi
Davis

Only one cm on bench as both starting wingers could slot into that central position.

We could stick with Konsa who has been decent and look at right back instead but I'm struggling to think of any great options available less than £20mill who are significant upgrades.

19 May 2020 14:27:37
Not a bad line up however I would take a couple of players from Utd for Jack so I would ask for Axel and Chris Smalling.

I like you I know he is outside the age bracket but it gives us some premier league experience which we have been crying out for at the back, and ask for £55 million I would also ditch Wesley Engels Trezeguet Taylor and El Ghazi And I would look to bring in Harry Wilson, Benrahma Barkley Mitrovic and Batshuayi and go 4 4 2.

I am sure there are lots of other ways we could go and it’s great to indulge in a bit of Fatasy football, but I think we can all agree that whatever we do we need to do something different next season.

19 May 2020 17:34:57
I think Wesley will grow and he has shown at times that coming short to bring people into play is his strength. Wesley deeper with Samatta running the channels could work.

Utd wouldn't give Axel and Smalling for a combined £25mill valuation and Smalling is even worse than what we have imo.
I don't think we'd get enough for the players you listed to buy all of your wish list and ditching both wingers for Benrahma and Wilson would still leave us short in that department.

While his defensive work is poor you can't argue with the fact El Ghazi has won us points at the other end so should keep him for backup/ rotation.

20 May 2020 14:25:50
Smalling available for £15 mill apparently he has had a decent season with Roma and he certainly isn’t as error strewn as Engels. In terms of cover for the wingers I would use Louie Barry and Green as cover after extending his contract . I don’t think el ghazi or tres does enough at either end of the pitch although tres works hard that isn’t enough in the prem imo. However that’s the beauty of this is it’s all about opinions.

20 May 2020 18:19:55
With you on that John.

21 May 2020 06:19:53
Barry isn't really a winger, he can play on the outside of a 3 at a push but he's a number 9 through and through.
I liked Green for us at times in the championship but it worries me he can't even get into a struggling Preston team now. May be a case of just not the right fit and his pace works better for our counter attacks but you'd have thought if he was that good they'd play him.

30 Apr 2020 20:04:21
Has anybody heard the leaked audio of the bristol rovers manager. 3 go up nobody goes down 6 go down the season after. Its the real deal looks like we be safe. If we do stay up we need to learn from mistakes big clear out. Also what's peoples view on connor say jacks to good for Villa?

30 Apr 2020 22:06:38
Hey walkies why don't you join in with some of the slightly more fun stuff on the banter site instead of just going on about how crap the Villa are? We get you're not happy but another squad rebuild would just leave us back at square 1 and take even more time to gel (again) that's if we're lucky enough to stay up. Who knows you may enjoy the banter side of things and be cheered up a bit 👍😁.

30 Apr 2020 22:49:47
Yeah, get yourself off the doom and gloomours site Walkies, it’s not good for your mental health mate. 👍.

30 Apr 2020 23:16:45
Thanks fellas, saved me from saying it, 😴😴😴.

01 May 2020 11:22:56
So did you hear the audio or not lol. Surely good news for us!

01 May 2020 12:05:35
Read the article but think the premier league will just operate in their own bubble and stuff the rest. The gravy train must keep a rolling 👎.

01 May 2020 15:18:19
Yep listened to the audio walkies, thought it was on the button, and well dictated.
I agree with most of the audio.
"The premiership" well, Hmmm.