07 Apr 2021 13:32:50
Lots of speculation about who we should sign but with enough points in the bag now to avoid relegation I would like to see some of our promising youngsters given a chance before our owners splash the cash
There are some really talented players in our under 23’s who just need the opportunity to perform at Premier League level
Undoubtedly some will sink and some will swim but we will never know unless they are given a platform to perform on.
Then Dean Smith can decide if any of them are ready and maybe redirect transfer funds to specific targets
Just a thought.

1.) 07 Apr 2021
07 Apr 2021 13:45:48
Big Tone, you are echoing what many of us have been saying on here for months mate, very pleased you feel the same mate.
Unfortunately the Management don`t seem to feel the same, as you say now we are safe, there is no better time than the present, to give our more promising youngsters some valuable first team minutes.

2.) 07 Apr 2021
07 Apr 2021 21:39:16
I'm really looking forward to this window and next season, it's been a long, long time since we were in such a strong position. Financially we are stable and owned by two billionaires who appear to know what they are doing and know exactly what they want and are willing to back that with hard cash.

We have a good manager in Smith who has taken the club forward every season he has been here and if fans are willing to be a little more patient then we will have the strength in depth to compete at the highest level, we are short of that at the moment but this window will address a couple of those short falls although probably not all.

We are also a club going forward that mean business and we have shown that by holding on to our top stars, players from other clubs would also of noted this with gives us a much stronger hand in the transfer market, we are now an attractive club to join.

It is a great time to be a Villa fan and it's a relief to see the club finally being run in the right manner, hold on to your hats Villans we are in for a crazy ride but remember it won't all happen at once and there will still be ups and downs, but stay patient and support your players, club and manager and I promise you will have the ride of your life, glory days are just around the corner my friends. UTV

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

3.) 08 Apr 2021
08 Apr 2021 09:10:54
I do like to read a bit of positivity Biggles, well said indeed. As Dave said BigToneAV, a few of us on here have been advocating trying the youngsters out between now and the end of the season. I think it would keep the regulars on their toes and help keep a high tempo on the pitch as well. It would be a shame if the season just fizzled out without trying something different. Nice to know there’s somebody else on board with the same view. 👍.

4.) 08 Apr 2021
08 Apr 2021 10:14:35
The old saying goes if your good enough your old enough and I truly believe that. Take Ramsey for instance changed the dynamics of the game when he came on on Sunday along with DaviesBut what does Deano do? Play a couple of youngsters and see how they get on? Or does he stick with the favoured? Either way he is flummoxed risk our slight Euro Hope's or does he go for broke? . Its a catch 22 situation I'm glad I'm not in the hot seat as he's the one getting paid to make these difficult decisions. Me personally I'd play 2 up top on Sunday and have Barry on the bench.

5.) 08 Apr 2021
08 Apr 2021 21:45:14
I agree about the youngsters, nothing to lose this season. I personally would like to see young Barry feature up front with Ollie against Liverpool, he has already scored against them once and shown his ability so it would put the fear of god into them, also creating more space for Ollie.

Some of the youngsters may be ready for the challenge and others not, but either way the club have a very bright future and it won't be long before we have a constant influx of top class young stars breaking into the first team. UTV 👍👍.

6.) 08 Apr 2021
08 Apr 2021 22:13:45
Like your thinking Biggles, I just hope the people that matter at VP, take the time and have a look around the forums.

7.) 09 Apr 2021
09 Apr 2021 08:41:48
Biggles you're far too optimistic mate 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣 love your thinking and positivity 😁 a refreshing change from the Dad's Army "we're doomed, doomed i tell ya "🤣🤣🤣🤣.