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19 May 2022 22:19:52
Despite the penalty Beundia head and shoulders above everyone as man of the match but he'll be dropped again Sunday.
27 Sep 2020 13:33:17
Apparently Alli is available and Chris Sutton has suggested he could come to us.
I know we were linked to him when he was at MK Dons but for me he is by far the most overrated player in the league.
He had one good season as an unknown but has been found out regularly ever since. Plays like a beemer/ merc/ audi driver who thinks they're all that because they've "made it".
1.) 27 Sep 2020 13:46:50
Alli is a good player had a poor season last year but before that I think his stats since he joined Spurs stand comparison with anyone playing in that type of role. I think he struggles with how Mourinho wants him to play, however I am not sure he is what we need right now, I would rather we bought a wide man and moved Jack into a more central position where I think he can create more havoc.
Just as an aside, I drive a Mercedes but I certainly don’t think I have “made it“ lol 😊.
2.) 27 Sep 2020 15:30:33
We want footballers not Boxers. 😊.
3.) 27 Sep 2020 15:31:57
Joking aside, totally agree John.
4.) 27 Sep 2020 16:09:49
Agree John, no doubt he improves us, but it’s one of the last positions we need improving in.
I rate Alli, just think he’s only really played in his position for two seasons. Did pretty well, and because of that success he just kept getting pushed further forward and then out wide which just never worked. He’s a number 8, old school, box to box, from a time when centre mids were expected to do both, go forwards and backwards, that’s how he made his name and needs to get back to it to see the best of him.
There are big questions about his attitude, seems pretty childish on the all or nothing documentary.
27 Sep 2020 13:32:09
The Sun obviously have their biases but are normally clued in on transfers. The Scottish Sun claim Brighton have expressed an interest in Edouard. Maybe that makes him available for less than we thought? No way they pay the expected £40mill on a player.
12 Sep 2020 10:15:28
I see Noel Whelan is up to his old tricks again. Claims Wilson not happening meant we panic bought our second choice.
Obviously does zero research before spouting off when Watkins was clearly our main transfer target from day 1.
1.) 12 Sep 2020 10:36:54
The guy is an irrelevant cretin. The man is robbing a living. Every man and his dog knew Watkins was Smith’s number one target.
2.) 12 Sep 2020 11:47:43
Agree ant, the Watkins deal took at least 2 weeks to thrash out it was almost there before any bid went in for Wilson, isn’t whelan a Leeds fan? Nothing but jealousy they couldn’t even convince their manager to stay on for more than 1 year cause he knows they going to do a Norwich and go straight back down😂😂.
3.) 12 Sep 2020 12:04:46
Just for clarity Whackattack Bielsa only ever signs 1 year contracts so it’s nothing to do with his lack of faith in his team, and I for one don’t think they will go down in fact I think they are more likely to do a Wolves or Sheffield Utd. Bielsa is a class act.
4.) 12 Sep 2020 12:07:02
I can never understand why ex-pros are considered experts in the transfer market. I don’t think they have any more idea than the rest of us and clearly don’t research much, if anything.
Kevin Phillips suggests we made a massive mistake in missing out on Callum Wilson. Well, firstly the guy didn’t want to move to Villa and, secondly, he has a paltry scoring record in the EPL, managing double figures once. All the Sky and Talk Sport place the guy on a pedestal as some phenomenal goal scorer. Complete tosh.
5.) 12 Sep 2020 12:35:42
If Wilson had stayed with Bournemouth for this season, I doubt that he would have scored half the number of goals Watkins scored last season.
6.) 12 Sep 2020 14:06:06
I do agree villajohn he is a good manager I was just having a pop at Leeds, wasn’t his last contract for 2 years with option to extend by 1 year, well so say the article about him signing the extension anyways, honestly I can’t see them doing a Sheffield or wolves he’s not as good a man manager as wilder or nuno, they threw away automatic promotion last year then rubbish themselves in the playoffs, and started to slip a bit this year also into the new year, bilic was also a good manager with Fulham but it didn’t save him, 1 thing for sure I think this year’s premier league will be tougher than last years, looking through the fixtures there’s none looking to easy, my money is on West Ham Fulham Brighton West Brom and Leeds to slug it out down the bottom, what u guys think who will be in the relegation battle?
7.) 12 Sep 2020 18:32:15
Look at Bielsa’s record, wherever he has been he has had success and he plays a brand of entertaining football which is why he is such a sought after manager. I have even heard Klopp refer to him as world class so that’s good enough for me. Time will tell whether Leeds tsurvive or not it I think they will even if it’s only because there are 3 worse teams which I think will be West Ham, Fulham and Albion I also have a sneaking feeling Brighton might struggle as well.
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.
1.) 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.
2.) 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.
3.) 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.
4.) 20 May 2020 18:19:55
With you on that John.
5.) 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.
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14 Apr 2024 19:17:07
Doing the double over Arsenal isn't for everyone.
I'd be disappointed if Bailey didn't get our POTS, he's not perfect all of the time but almost always produces when we need him to.
1.) 14 Apr 2024 19:58:46
Where is Neve7 today lol.
Bailey is as good a winger as what’s out there in my opinion, his goal wasn’t an easy finish either the angle was tightening all the time, Doug will be hoping he’s not lost his place lol
2.) 15 Apr 2024 00:00:10
In fairness, if the Dingles win all of their remaining fixtures and everyone else between them and us loses all their games, they’ll potentially be in Europe. It’s a bit of a long shot but we need to give NeveSeveN something to live for. As I’ve said before, fair play for him/her/them (who knows nowadays) for at least giving us a tickle on this site ?
3.) 15 Apr 2024 01:21:26
BOOM.Take that Arteta.
Arsenal will get the same again on Saturday night at the Golden Palace.
Don’t like the way Arteta celebrates and don’t want them to win the league.
Midlands football is back on the map and just wait till you see who we’re signing in the summer to make us the top team in the midlands once again.
4.) 15 Apr 2024 03:06:57
Neve come on mate spill the beans, who ye signing? Maybe the entire Portugal B-team again?
I have to agree with you on arteta though I really don’t like the man, I don’t know is it arrogance or petulance or a mixture of both, he’s got a right sense of entitlement about him for a manager who hasn’t done a huge amount when you compare what he’s spent.
Odegard was one of my favourite players last year but arteta’s personality has rubbed off on him since and has made him almost as unlikable as himself.
5.) 15 Apr 2024 09:30:22
Yep agree can't stand arteta he can never say nice words about his oppoments he reckoned they should of been atleast 4/5 up at half time mans an idiot atleast wenger had class, aresnal players are like spoiled little brats
6.) 15 Apr 2024 09:35:46
Come on neve you won't be signing any1 good, watch the space and watch who villa sign, and nxt season will be same again villa will be regualars now in top7,Atleast u can take banter neve7 il give you that mate lol
06 Apr 2024 18:44:01
On the upside, Ollie should now be looking at being that first 20+ PL goals striker for the Villa.
06 Apr 2024 17:00:14
Yet again with the referees. Stop us playing a quick free kick for no reason in the first half but happily let Brentford do it. Same with advantage, blew up straight away for us but waited for their attacks to fizzle out first.
03 Apr 2024 22:10:01
Despite the scoreline I really don't think we played that badly. A combination of a couple of mistakes and City being near the top of their game has outdone us.
Considering how many players we are missing, we gave them a few scares. Take away a couple of the individual defensive errors then I think we're OK for the run in.
The link up and movement between Duran, Rogers and Zaniolo in that first half was excellent. Olsen didn't really put a foot wrong, made good decisions going long when the short passes weren't on.
30 Mar 2024 20:15:50
Fringe players stepped up today which really bodes well for the run in.
Rogers did really well breaking the lines and winning free kicks, just a shame the forwards weren't expecting it to give him options.
Duran is high risk and high reward, those slide tackles were top quality and got us back on top.
Although Zaniolo didn't get a goal or assist, I thought that was his best all round game for us. Defensively he was very good and going forwards he was strong and decisive.
1.) 30 Mar 2024 20:54:29
I also like the way Duran refuses to be bullied. Same with Zaniolo. For too long we have been lightweight, so it's good to see us giving it back.
09 Mar 2024 22:41:30
I prefer Digne to Moreno but I think he's destined for a Saudi offer. Emery prefers Moreno so it won't be him making way.
We will be taking care with wages so Digne going, and Lenglet who is an expensive stop gap returning to Barca, will free up a large chunk of funds.
Those 2 are £300-350k per week combined so we could probably get 3-4 good players for that.
Kamara is very important for us if he can stay fit but is also a pretty hefty wage. If we're going to miss him for 10-20 games every year then maybe it would be shrewd to look at alternatives, but he's not going to fetch good money this summer with his ACL injury.
30 Jan 2024 08:13:11
Papers have changed their mind to say the bid was only £7.5m.
£15m was way too high considering reports were they only wanted £10m.
Some of the inflated figures we may see will probably include any sell on percentage on top of any other clauses.
I'm not convinced he'll make much difference as the noise only seems to have come from a couple of cup matches. We do need more competition on that left side though and he's not overly expensive at anything less than £10m.
28 Dec 2023 20:02:21
They rubbishd those rumours at the recent fan forum according to a feedback blog I read.
01 May 2023 09:35:17
You have said multiple times you don't want him only getting 10 minutes at the end of games.
I understand your view completely but it's tunnel vision of the highest level.
He runs a lot but most of the time those runs are easily telegraphed if you add in top level defenders.
He doesn't have the strength to be effective at hold up play. To take a jab at my understanding is hypocritical when you talk about his link up play and I've been saying we need to have a team capable of controlling the middle of the pitch to get him involved.
There have been a few games where Ollie only gets a couple of chances and that is only because of how he got involved with his strength and hold up play, put Archer into those games and he doesn't get a sniff.
01 May 2023 07:41:55
But you previously said you don't want him only getting the last end of the game and now you've moved the goalposts.
Our system is 1 out and out striker. If that 1 is Archer and not Watkins then Archer is lucky if he gets 1 chance in a lot of games.
The other thing you have to factor in is that although he might take a higher percentage of chances, the ball would be coming back at us a lot more causing the rest of the team to do a lot more running and eventually leave Archer isolated like Pukki and Norwich previously mentioned.
15 Apr 2024 17:48:38
20m euros seems like a no brainer, the only issue is that he's more suited to be an inverted winger on the other side where we're covered even though he did well on the left yesterday.
15 Apr 2024 15:22:29
I think Emery has suggested he might not be with us next season but personally I'd take him at the right price. There's more room for improvement and I don't think we're getting much better without spending another £35-40m+.
14 Apr 2024 19:44:47
If Zaniolo is available for £20-25mill then I think it is worth the risk. He's got past the betting scandal and regaining confidence while getting up to speed with the league.
He progresses the ball well and some of his passes are the business, finding Watkins while under pressure was quality, just unlucky it was marginally behind him.
He also wins a fair amount of corners which does us nicely with our set piece record.
14 Apr 2024 07:47:29
Not losing, and winning, aren't the same though. One loss or 2 draws is all we need from them.
Palace will be tough for them while they aren't safe yet. I expect Palace to be on the beach against us though.
Brentford are starting to pick up again so they will give them a game.
United love a draw so wouldn't be surprised if they took a point.
I think 7-9 points should be the aim to beat Spurs, if they get more than that with their run then fair play to them.
Putting a 10/11 point target on our team is way too much pressure and would only serve to backfire.
13 Apr 2024 20:04:58
You don't think we'll get 5/6 points from Bournemouth, Brighton and Palace?
Newcastle have a good run in, but I don't see them winning every game. 6 points should guarantee 5th, 5 could possibly result in it being down to goal difference but I don't think we'll let it come to that.