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01 Feb 2026 15:34:36
Rumour from guys I meet before the game were saying that Emery will wait to see if we're in CL before deciding on next move.
Sort of makes sense and the rumour about Madrid seems to be very much part of his decision.
1.) 01 Feb 2026 17:19:28
Funnily enough Trinity I’ve heard much the same thing. Apparently whatever we achieve be it qualification for CL winning the Europa League we are still going to be in difficulty financially and dependent on our level of success we will have to sell 2 maybe 3 current first teamers. In terms of incomings we will look at free transfers and players from abroad as the salary demands aren’t as great as established PL players. I was told we have offered contracts to 2 Bundesliga players and 1 La Liga who are free in the summer no names were mentioned and apparently the players concerned are keeping options open before committing to anyone.
As a consequence Emery is frustrated however the board have drawn up a list of potential replacements should Unai leave. I accept this is purely speculation and obviously time will tell whether any of this is accurate or not but you could understand if what was shared contains a grain of truth.
21 Jan 2026 09:09:51
Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Didn't even know he was still playing.
1.) 21 Jan 2026 13:25:25
I liked him at Chelsea however he is a tad injury prone if memory serves me right
2.) 21 Jan 2026 22:01:42
Can’t say he would excite me, just another in the sancho category
3.) 22 Jan 2026 08:16:06
Have to say Whack I agree with you.
4.) 22 Jan 2026 11:30:47
At the moment we need bodies in the door and unfortunately bodies that are relatively cheap and I don’t think players that excite you come cheap. An ex England international for £15-20 million isn’t a bad deal in my view, as I said before my only concern would be fitness
5.) 22 Jan 2026 13:53:24
Agree LotM. January notoriously bad for value.
6.) 22 Jan 2026 14:03:16
The transfer fee seems ok but he would want big money, I’d rather raid the championship for an up and coming talent like we did with Roger’s, obviously Roger’s was an absolute gem and they don’t all work out like that but the risk is similar to Stirling and you won’t have to pay astronomical wages.
Liverpool certainly don’t seem likely to take Elliot back and supposedly he doesn’t want to go to the mls.
7.) 22 Jan 2026 15:05:47
With Elliott I think he has only played for us 3 times so we can play him a further 6 times without triggering the obligation to buy. He can play anywhere across the frontline, surely we could make use of him particularly tonight as Onana, Kamara, and McGinn are all out I am really surprised Emery hasn’t been able to utilise him because in my view he’s a good player.
8.) 22 Jan 2026 16:55:19
100% agree I find it weird he hasn’t squeezed a few more games out of him, I think he’s trying to send a message to Liverpool that we won’t be buying him and that’s that, maybe trying to force them into renegotiating but I genuinely think he’s doesn’t want him at any price let alone 35 million
9.) 22 Jan 2026 17:21:22
Having seen the teams I worry about tonight, particularly the Duran/Asensio link
10.) 22 Jan 2026 17:40:25
The problem with playing Elliott for even one more game is that we're basically telling Liverpool we do want/need him and they'll hold out hoping to get the £35m.
I personally don't rate him above bench cover, most of his Liverpool cameos have been either basic keep ball when winning or 'pass it to Salah'.
He made a difference for England U21s but so many players in the past have looked great at that level and not gone on to do much.
20 Jan 2026 17:44:25
Mateta the latest doing the rounds.
I'd take him over Abraham but be very surprised if this one happened.
1.) 20 Jan 2026 22:02:09
Id love to see him at villa but i'd imagine it would be very expensive and probably beyond our budget especially if we have to bring in a center midfielder. En Nesyri is another I’d like.
2.) 21 Jan 2026 09:12:59
Transfer fee would be a problem however his current contract is rumoured to be worth c£50k per week which I think would be well within our grasp +25% to make it worthwhile for him. Certainly a better use of money than some individuals we've got.
20 Jan 2026 12:20:23
Confirmed: Kamara out for the rest of the season.
The hits just keep on coming.
Feel absolutely gutted now.
A devastating blow and with McGinn's injury to be assessed this could now be turning into a crisis.
1.) 20 Jan 2026 13:57:04
This truly is bad news trinity, he is the one player in the team that we really struggle without when he don’t play, most other positions we can move guys around to accommodate. I wonder if Lindelof could do a job in the center?
2.) 20 Jan 2026 14:44:46
That's a good shout re: Lindelof and I actually said to my lad I wonder if he could slot into that role.
3.) 20 Jan 2026 18:25:30
When we played arsenal at VP didn’t Emery bring him on as a sub for the last 15-20 mins in the CDM role, I think he did. if you asked me 2 months ago I’d of said no chance he’s a donkey but he really proved himself when he got a run of games I have to say I have a new found respect for him but Kamara is a real hard act to follow.
that ref in the spurs game really buggered us, absolutely no protection from him for our players
11 Jan 2026 10:07:27
Now being reported that were after Tammy Abraham. Any substance or lazy journalism?
I think that ship has sailed tbh but if the numbers made sense then maybe there is something in it.
1.) 11 Jan 2026 10:25:53
We need another striker, no brainer for me ??♂️
UTV
2.) 11 Jan 2026 11:52:26
If we got Tammy, and Gallagher, I wouldn’t bet against us? I wonder… Athletico wanted Martinez in the summer (rumoured) so I wonder if there’s some kind of swap/swap and cash thing going to happen ??♂️
UTV
3.) 12 Jan 2026 15:11:35
It looks increasingly likely that we will se another striker join but at the expense of Malen leaving. I'd be disappointed if this one is accurate. He fits into the system we play and has quick feet and seems to interact well with Rogers and Buendia. Think he's really settled into the team now and is an asset. Surely everyone could see that on Saturday?
4.) 12 Jan 2026 17:06:31
I agree trinity, maybe things will make more sense come the end of the month
5.) 13 Jan 2026 19:05:27
I've read a number of times now in different places that Malen is concerned about his playing time and that's why he's happy to speak to/join Roma. but I can't see how he's going to be guaranteed anymore playing time there? And has been picked ahead of Watkins due to form?
I'd half understand if there was a high transfer fee being offered, but even with that it's mindless to loan him out until the summer and then bring in a bang average fee for him.
£22m? he's got to be worth close to double that.
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12 Mar 2026 19:49:29
???
Have I just been mugged off by Watkins?
I call it as I see it and One goal in 7 appearances isn’t good enough.
Grateful for his goal tonight but should have had another goal.
Anyway, a win. Tie far from over. I thought Lille were poor (that’s not an excuse for our win, just an observation) Cannot believe they’ll be as bad again.
12 Mar 2026 18:08:14
Villa playing with 10 men with Watkins in the team.
Can't pass, can't tackle, can't control the ball and can't score.
Apart from that
1.) 12 Mar 2026 18:36:45
45 mins of absolute dirt. Buendia and Watkins are finished as top level footballers. The only positive is we kept a clean sheet.
12 Mar 2026 18:00:58
Oh my days!
That pass by Watkins just sums him up completely.
Not a footballer. Absolutely useless.
12 Mar 2026 17:05:26
Bogarde at RB!!!
What are the options?
Well I wouldn’t pick him at RB for starters.
Midfield looks a bit vulnerable but we know we’re short in the middle of the park.
Right now? Take a draw or even a one or two goal deficit. At least we’d know we can’t sit back 2nd leg.
04 Mar 2026 21:29:31
Well, that’s made my decision to give up my season ticket next season. The 2 and a half hour journey each way is taking its toll on me now. I haven’t enjoyed the football this season which makes my decision (made at Christmas) a little easier.
I love the Villa but I can’t justify the cost in my pocket and the tiring journey.
I’ll still try and make the odd game during the season. Can’t totally give it up.
Utv!!
1.) 04 Mar 2026 21:53:39
I've started going to Shrewsbury Town. Nice, family-oriented club, great atmosphere, struggling at the bottom of League 2, so all to play for (£18 per game). Villa don't want me - they cancelled my season-ticket waiting-list place, even though I met all the criteria. My great-grandad was vice-chair of Villa from 1900-1910 (Howard Toney - look him up), which seemingly means nothing.
So, without a season ticket, I'm now paying about £80 per match. Just retired - that's my weekly shop. Enough. Thanks for all the banter, guys, particularly @Scottcafu. I wish you luck. Finally signing off.
2.) 04 Mar 2026 22:07:49
MD, I hope you're not giving up on this page, mate, you have good inputs into any conversation.
3.) 04 Mar 2026 22:19:46
Cheers, Whack. Appreciate your support and nice comments, but I'm done.
4.) 04 Mar 2026 22:27:04
Not with this group of considered commentators - sadly with the club. I'm not sure I'd travel in a beer-stinking coach and a crap ferry to Rotterdam anymore, even for a Euro final, as I did as a 22-year-old.
5.) 05 Mar 2026 17:45:10
MD, I was on that coach and ferry, and I was also 22. I'm sure I'm stupid enough to do it again. I understand and share a lot of your frustration. Unfortunately, I'm not as forgiving and tolerant as many on here, and that's my problem. But we have had the bleak times, the bang average times, and, yes, the good times. My gripe is a current manager who is too arrogant to accept that what is happening is not working, and refuses to do anything about it. In fact, he is making things even more annoying.
Watkins, Bailey, Buendia, Maatsen are not the only poor performers, but they are at their worst, and yet he is stubborn about addressing it. I said to my two grandsons that this team selection will do for us, and it did. The last twenty minutes against Leeds should have automatically been a starter tonight, but know-it-all Emery knows better, and he didn't. You bet he didn't. MD, enjoy your new football adventure, and hopefully you are better off both financially and emotionally.
29 Jan 2026 19:33:31
72, we can dream.
Think it’s a loan unfortunately.
29 Jan 2026 15:34:57
Yes, read that earlier. It shouldn't be a surprise that he's linked to top jobs in Europe as he's one of the best in Europe.
Be gutted if he left. Fingers crossed it comes to nothing and is idle media gossip.
One thing is for sure, he wouldn't have PSR concerns there.
29 Jan 2026 15:24:58
Re: Guessand, signing him has to go down as one of the worst pieces of business we've done in recent times.
Not sure about JPM to be honest, really not sure.
This has been one difficult transfer window.
25 Jan 2026 08:11:49
Yes, I heard that too.
Agree, the lad hasn’t done anything wrong. He’s been a victim of circumstance.
Feel sorry for him.
22 Jan 2026 13:53:24
Agree LotM. January notoriously bad for value.
27 Feb 2026 22:23:59
And we sold Malen! Watkins should have been dropped 4 months ago. Malen deserved a chance.
27 Feb 2026 21:38:53
Complete lack of drive, pace, urgency until it's too late. I'm sorry, Emery can stand and wave his hands frantically on the touchline all he wants, but he's drilled the players to play this slow way for the last 3 years; suddenly expecting them to play quick football is unrealistic. This is what happens: concede and then we're in trouble.
26 Feb 2026 09:22:15
Sorry, pal, no he didn't. That's Femi Azeez, not Finn Azaz.
18 Feb 2026 15:19:27
5 goals in 5 games isn't a bad return is it.
I fear we've made a massive mistake letting him leave.
02 Feb 2026 10:42:08
I said 2 weeks ago that we were about to enter a season defining period, 7 games in 23 days and with the injuries we've suffered it's obvious our momentum has slowed down.
Yesterday's game was as frustrating as the previous home league game and we bounced back. I think it's going to be a bumpy road for the next 4 weeks.