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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 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 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
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3.) 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. ðŸ‘.
4.) 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 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 ðŸ‘ðŸ‘.
6.) 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 08:41:48
Biggles you're far too optimistic mate ðŸ‘🤣🤣🤣🤣 love your thinking and positivity 😠a refreshing change from the Dad's Army "we're doomed, doomed i tell ya "🤣🤣🤣🤣.
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26 May 2025 10:07:48
Here we are the morning after the night before and I am still gutted. Not because of an abysmal decision by the referee but more so because of the lack of performance from our players.
Other than before the game started I never felt we were going to beat a very poor UTD side. We cannot hide from the fact that we were totally outplayed in such an important game yet again. Had we competed and lost I would hold my hands up and accept it but we were so poor.
On the plus side we are certainly a much better team than we have endured for so many years and I live in hope that even better things are ahead. UTV
24 Dec 2024 11:27:45
What a great forum to be part of. Love reading the various views whether I agree with the content or not. Sometimes a post will make me question my stance and that is what I believe this forum is about. It’s not wrong to be right but it’s everybody’s right to be wrong. At the end of it all we all have the same interests, our beloved Aston Villa. Long may it continue.
Merry Christmas to one and all. UTV
1.) 24 Dec 2024 12:24:44
Were not a bad bunch on here big Tone lol
2.) 24 Dec 2024 14:35:41
You speak for yourself Jonny?????
24 Jul 2024 09:50:23
You have to applaud the Villa PR department. The Ozzy Osbourne video of the kit launch is a masterpiece ??
1.) 24 Jul 2024 12:25:46
Brilliant stuff to be fair ???
23 Nov 2022 13:34:12
My memory tells me that in 1966 the group games played at Villa Park were free admission to season ticket holders. A neighbour offered me his season ticket so that I could watch the games but for some reason I declined it.
Not sure if my memory is playing tricks on me as I find it incredible that there would be free admission to international matches.
Can any Villans confirm whether this was true or not.
21 Oct 2022 11:17:41
Obviously going to be a lot of speculation about who is going to be the new manager and I just want to see somebody who can produce the flair of the Ron Atkinson team and the endeavour and results of the Martin O Neil team
Can’t remember the last time that I said “We will beat these “ with inner belief and confidence
Don’t care who the next manager is so long as he makes us all proud to be Villans again and restores our optimism
09 Apr 2021 11:40:07
Quite stunned that there should be any talk about replacing Dean Smith whether it be with Steven Gerrard or whoever
We all know that managers have a “shelf life “ but surely Dean has done enough to improve things to warrant more loyalty
Been a Villa fan long enough to realise that constantly changing the manager very seldom has long term benefits
Naturally there will come the time when we change our manager but surely not yet
We are moving forward at present and things are looking more positive than they have for a number of years
We need to be patient and stop expecting to achieve great things overnight.
18 Jan 2025 09:35:26
I agree with your sentiments pluffy but I will never forget him getting sent off at Villa Park for an absolutely brutal challenge on Alan Deakin. I was only a youngster at the time and in those days all us young ones stood at the front of the Trinity Road stand. Happened right in front of us and I couldn’t believe what I had just seen. That aside he was a truly great goalscorer.
14 May 2021 12:47:52
Bravo DazðŸ‘ðŸ‘
The most honest and insightful piece that I have ever read as regards Mental Health struggles
So glad that you are emerging from it and a big thanks to all of those who continue to support you.
30 Apr 2021 14:49:31
Oh dear it seems that some feathers have been ruffled today
I know that some people take exception to certain comments but I actually find great relief in the fact people come onto this forum to share their views
Some views I agree with and some I do not but I respect everybody’s right to have an opinion
Keep posting everybody
I thoroughly enjoy it.
25 Apr 2021 11:12:50
Good call that Odessa
Like to see Chuckenweka involved at some stage too even if it’s only a 20 minute cameo as a sub.
Really need to phase in some of these youngsters before they get disheartened.
23 Sep 2020 12:57:45
And so say all of us - well nearly all of us.