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# ![@KevHughesie Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::300787340.png) @KevHughesie Kevin Hughes

Kevin Hughes posts on X about avfc, in the, premier league, level the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
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"@sturae229 @Ant_Mossarelli @AVFCStatto @OBrien_86 Best hope is that its a less severe tear of course. This is going to change the way we play to a certain extent as no one else in the squad has Youris range of passing from CM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016111495759749549)  2026-01-27T11:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC Sounds like a very complex transfer to pull off so huge credit to all those involved at #avfc to do so - and to Tammy for keeping his resolve to join the club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016217507711913987)  2026-01-27T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Providing Dougie Luiz does arrive on loan Villa are a LB away from being able to field a pretty strong Dean Smith-era X1 (when all fit): Martinez; Cash Konsa Mings LB; Luiz Barkley; Bailey McGinn Buendia; Watkins. Plus Tammy. Remarkable given DS left in [----]. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016236597532885116)  2026-01-27T19:47Z [----] followers, 119.1K engagements


"@Indymast1696 He was but previously had a season loan under Smith 20-21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016432534301589526)  2026-01-28T08:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick @DaleJohnsonBBC Also been forgotten to a certain extent but Garner wasnt even penalised for a foul - on the edge/just inside the area. Everton scored [--] seconds later. I cannot explain how an elite level referee hasnt given it; I wouldnt expect the refs I see at Step [--] matches to miss that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016616386991112580)  2026-01-28T20:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JonMilesHart I dont think Barkley will be here. McGinn will continue to be used at RM the majority of the time. Hemmings will continue to develop with a squad role and occasional game time. Bogarde hopefully stays covers a couple of positions. Tielemans possibly further forward more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016620840012370206)  2026-01-28T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Were always told by journalists that big clubs dont go for Emery but heres interest from Real Madrid to go with the enquiry from Bayern a couple of years ago ๐Ÿ˜ฌ ๐ŸšจSi el Real Madrid decidiese un cambio de entrenador a final de temporada Unai Emery sera el mejor colocado. Ya habido conversaciones hace das para conocer su disponibilidad. Ms detalles en el canal. https://t.co/fuUfENrfuC ๐ŸšจSi el Real Madrid decidiese un cambio de entrenador a final de temporada Unai Emery sera el mejor colocado. Ya habido conversaciones hace das para conocer su disponibilidad. Ms detalles en el canal."  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016815484151214104)  2026-01-29T10:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Yep. Cant worry about it now may not happen. A lot going on over the next few months and always a lot of noise coming out of Real Madrid and Real Madrid sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016854122096374083)  2026-01-29T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@MrWayneGarton @_stonyd No. Mbappe was in the Monaco team that beat PSG to the title in Unais second season there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016858163417387095)  2026-01-29T12:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Was hoping #avfc could rest a few tonight but given the list of absentees and those not eligible to play we can only real change three of the back four. A v thin bench too. Depth really tested"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2016941887723032863)  2026-01-29T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Looks almost certain Guessand will leave #avfc this transfer window - shows how difficult recruitment at elite level is. Watched around [--] times by Villa scouts. Looked superb in footage of him in Ligue [--]. Yet rarely comfortable in the PL (so far). Never any transfer guarantees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2017204045702639927)  2026-01-30T11:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@danbardell Having coached junior teams a bit Ive said this for a while. Run the season parallel to the school term. Have a winter break Dec-Feb (resume after half term) and switch to indoor tournaments instead for that time - games but not for points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2017652822746026489)  2026-01-31T17:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What a strange comment and attitude. Villa should be ashamed for allowing a young LB to join one of the best sides in the Championship and potentially play regular football Rather than just keeping him and having him behind our two senior LBs Weve put the player first here. Ian Holloway had some choice words to say about Aston Villas decision to let go of Finley Munroe. #AVFC https://t.co/LkMQpOKDVU Ian Holloway had some choice words to say about Aston Villas decision to let go of Finley Munroe. #AVFC https://t.co/LkMQpOKDVU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2017591762932425056)  2026-01-31T13:32Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"@Alex_Berwick I read that too. Furthest the VAR has ever gone back. Of course. One end of the pitch to the other ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018062960229335328)  2026-02-01T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Excellent perspective again. Just reading about Liverpool signing a [--] year old CB for 60-70m and Arsenal in for Tonali today. Really does highlight the mountain #avfc are trying to climb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018254203492196486)  2026-02-02T09:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@RJW163 I dont need any proof. Im asking to see the image that VAR used to rule out the goal. Which took five minutes. Isnt this a pic taken by a fan on a phone emerging [--] hours later"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018362053317054647)  2026-02-02T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@botzarelli @RJW163 Would it though Only asking as I havent seen this anywhere - not during the game not on MOTD highlights and analysis last night not shared by the multiple outlets I follow on here. If this was used the call would have been made in [--] seconds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018365059437638061)  2026-02-02T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@GargettKeith @botzarelli @RJW163 ๐Ÿ˜‚ Thats clearly not what Im saying. It should be a simple case of the conclusive image being shared. It was Villa and Fulham on the receiving end of decisions yesterday; next weekend it will be another couple of clubs as VAR bumbles about"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018371137051250863)  2026-02-02T17:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Marco would have fitted in perfectly with this seasons #avfc team wouldnt he Asensio scores an amazing goal. Kocaelispor 0-1 Fenerbahe https://t.co/DKXVgbZZNE Asensio scores an amazing goal. Kocaelispor 0-1 Fenerbahe https://t.co/DKXVgbZZNE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018451856855625959)  2026-02-02T22:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@greggevans40 @J_Tanswell @JamesPearceLFC Such a simple solution too. Need to stop the posturing and change the obligation to an option keep negotiations in the summer re the fee. If Elliott has a decent few months and Villa dont sign him there will be other offers Im sure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018673898951164026)  2026-02-03T13:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JaseEvans16 @beesidemyself @FoxyN77 Absolutely. Im sceptical of VAR not critical of Brentford nor complaining about the result. Did what we dislike - compacted the middle (as Everton did) defended their box brilliantly forced us to come up with the answers and we didnt. On we go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018674364367949908)  2026-02-03T13:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Villa spending an average of 22m/19m a season to build a squad thats achieved European football for three successive seasons (including Champions League) and currently sitting 3rd in the PL is remarkable. Emery ๐Ÿ‘ #avfc Net spend by current Premier League clubs in the last five seasons ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ฐ https://t.co/qpFY6sJjxO Net spend by current Premier League clubs in the last five seasons ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ฐ https://t.co/qpFY6sJjxO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018683082077802537)  2026-02-03T13:48Z [----] followers, 50.7K engagements


"I havent seen it mentioned by anyone really outside of #avfc journos and fans but losing three starting CMs at the same time was always going to hurt Villa. Apply that to any PL team and see how they cope"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020189782601785750)  2026-02-07T17:35Z [----] followers, 19K engagements


"@doc3d Thought crossed my mind earlier today. CL qualification and he may just pay for himself. 30m for a [--] y/o on a 4-5 year deal current wage reportedly 55k a week (I read) we can reassess in the summer and weve shown were prepared to trade players on quickly if it suits us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2020191455663522141)  2026-02-07T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Dan_Clarkey Its no exaggeration to say it would be like Arsenal being without Rice Odegaard and Zubimendi at the same time - for three months"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2020196987027747292)  2026-02-07T18:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Yaann6 @astonvilla___ Sure. Carrick has simplified things by playing players in their best roles. But that still doesnt detract from the summer spend. Its been fun seeing people rave about Mbuemo and Cunha; around 115m spent on those two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2020513877646021085)  2026-02-08T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"#Malen #avfc Made my thoughts clear enough on Malen but thats pace and goals and guile - watch him in both goals v Spurs - taken out of the squad at a critical point of the season. For a marginal profit perhaps. Im sure theres a bigger picture at play but Im disappointed. #Malen #AVFC Made my thoughts clear enough on Malen but thats pace and goals and guile - watch him in both goals v Spurs - taken out of the squad at a critical point of the season. For a marginal profit perhaps. Im sure theres a bigger picture at play but Im disappointed. #Malen #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021202453426008540)  2026-02-10T12:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Amazing that #avfc just lost at home after [--] straight wins are 3rd in the PL behind Arsenal and City (level on points) have injuries to key players restricted in the transfer market playing in Europe and Im seeing snide posts scoffing at Emery and our title chances. ๐Ÿ™„"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2012984450565484833)  2026-01-18T20:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Just seen that @TheAthleticFC list #avfc as the 6th biggest spenders in this transfer window so far with 28.6m spent and 2m received. How is that accurate given we signed Tammy for 18m and a 2m loan fee for Luiz but sold Malen for 23-25m plus a loan fee for Guessand ๐Ÿคทโ™‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2018264572352696822)  2026-02-02T10:05Z [----] followers, 54.9K engagements


"Remembering when Ezri Konsa was sent off for DOGSO on opening day for fouling Gordon [--] yards from goal with Mings just behind. But were saying this wouldnt have been a goal scoring opportunity for Mo Salah Referee on both occasions Craig Pawson BTW. When officials get decisions so egregiously wrong despite the benefit of VAR their integrity will be called into question. This wasnt just an obvious goal scoring opportunity - anyone who has ever watched Salah EXPECTED him to score from here. Including Guehi clearly. https://t.co/ppISjvBoGC When officials get decisions so egregiously wrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020792564773789812)  2026-02-09T09:31Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements


"@FPLVillan I think hell start Bogarde and Luiz save Onana for Saturday to partner Bogarde - Dougie will be cup tied"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021247994301915624)  2026-02-10T15:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"If I was involved at Palace Id be getting in touch with Thomas Frank soon given that Glasner is leaving in a few months"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021530852736532929)  2026-02-11T10:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Been reading - and listening - to some recent discussions about Brighton (funnily enough tonights opponents). Not a completely content group of fans at a club always lauded for doing recruitment well. A model of selling top players replacing with prospects but now not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021571053768618156)  2026-02-11T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick where they were a few seasons ago. Actually qualified for the Europa League the season Villa qualified for the Conference League. An example of how organic growth doesnt always equal actual on field progress"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021571358518296880)  2026-02-11T13:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Yep. And its interesting that their recent recruitment has been mixed with even their loan deals questionable (OReilly out and then in Gruda out - strange). I do wonder that while a lot of the PL media almost patronise Brighton for their approach how their supporters feel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021573454865043899)  2026-02-11T13:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick I do get it re Villa. A number of key players heading into their 30s now; theres an issue coming. Id like some shrewder recruitment soon but understand why we go for ready made quality. Think if we changed that and said were happy with 10-12th for a couple of seasons ๐Ÿ˜ฌ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021574156215619977)  2026-02-11T13:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Yep. Its difficult. Recruitment at this level is. Posted about Guessand a couple of weeks ago: the prep that went into signing him. He may come good at Palace. But he had [--] disappointing months with us and some fans are saying hes one of the worst players theyve ever seen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021575811627614485)  2026-02-11T13:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Thats at the heart of the Elliott situation too. Hes clearly decent. But is he a 35m player From what weve seen so far no one can say he is. And the deal means we dont have the time to properly assess him. Compare to Sancho who will expect higher wages but is free soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021576517382197724)  2026-02-11T13:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Yeah a shame (again). Though its great to see Alysson in the squad at last from what Ive seen of him he and Bailey are v similar in style and positioning - genuine touchline wingers left footed. Elliott offers something a bit different"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2021663137939042506)  2026-02-11T19:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Thats a real over the line win from Villa. Clearly not at our best (without some of our best players) but found a way to get the job done and gained two points on both Chelsea and United this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021699753239609752)  2026-02-11T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜‰ reported today by David Ornstein that #avfc made an approach for Bergvall in Jan IYKYK anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022612329964142913)  2026-02-14T10:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"No. The original point here was that #avfc couldnt continue to win every week with a lower XG than opponents. In those defeats v Everton and Brentford Villa had a (much) higher XG. Villa have won games with a lower XG v opponents and lost games with a higher XG. https://t.co/UpmP3Kj6L3 https://t.co/UpmP3Kj6L3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020216487928029437)  2026-02-07T19:21Z [----] followers, 23.7K engagements


"Villa. Weve talked about the big absentees but at times were fielding half a new team. Luiz back after [--] months and into a massive role. Bailey back. Tammy. Sancho starting regularly now. Barkley getting minutes. Alysson now. Lot of unfamiliarity out there. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021867262202855888)  2026-02-12T08:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2010817582123675909s=20 anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2010817582123675909s=20 anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2022614968345022917)  2026-02-14T10:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@tdnightingale If its genuine gives us a decision to make. Big fee for someone who has barely kicked a ball for us probably wont feature this season. Yep a buy back clause would make it tempting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1686443617139703814)  2023-08-01T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Jon_Startin Fingers crossed. Saw muscular injury mentioned so hopefully just a strain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1698605357562535990)  2023-09-04T07:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"John McGinn #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1700249362662842506)  2023-09-08T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Jon_Startin I say this as someone who watches England almost like a neutral but Im not sure much changes significantly until GS trades solid for creative in midfield. Rice + Bellingham + Foden Maddison or Eze should work well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700570620193390835)  2023-09-09T18:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Bit bemused by that coverage of the #avfc penalty. Watched it over and over and dont see a touch of the ball by Richards until he goes straight through Watkins ๐Ÿคทโ™‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1703179267557761288)  2023-09-16T22:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Bit of a wake up call for some; installing #avfc as faves to win the ECL sits uneasily with me. Look outside PL bubble and Legia 2nd in league 22-23 3rd and unbeaten 23-24. Schedule means #avfc need to use full squad but injuries to Mings and Carlos reduces defensive options"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1705197753607856367)  2023-09-22T12:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick If the contract talks are going the way it was suggested in a post yesterday he needs to start scoring again asap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1705876462664896875)  2023-09-24T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Im slightly incredulous that it seems to have taken an endorsement from his former #avfc coach to start the Konsa for England discussion. Like hes rocked up from nowhere this season. The guys in his 5th straight season of PL football performances consistently v good ๐Ÿคทโ™‚๐Ÿ˜‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1706250180998152226)  2023-09-25T10:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Digne = ๐Ÿ‘ #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1706259076118634983)  2023-09-25T10:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I dont think were going to see the same Everton side tonight as a few weeks ago at Villa Park; theyve pulled themselves together a bit. Would still go strong: Martinez; Cash Konsa Torres Digne; Kamara Tielemans Ramsey; Bailey Zaniolo; Duran. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1707047697524388089)  2023-09-27T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Outdated Emerys Villa edging a lucky win over De Zerbi and his scintillating Brighton side is it #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708111651042472307)  2023-09-30T13:28Z [--] followers, 71.2K engagements


"@martinlaurence7 [----] League Cup Final. Vidic should have been sent off; we win the final. Were in Europe; sign some massive players. Milner doesnt join City that summer. ONeill stays. We win the PL five years in a row. Recruit Guardiola. Dominate the CL. Good game this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1708925059002192300)  2023-10-02T19:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Would have been interesting to see if Ollie had still made the England squad if Callum Wilson had been fit. Southgate's not really had to make much of a decision there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1709920956196794551)  2023-10-05T13:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"How have we failed to beat Wolves just a week after they defeated Man City three days after a draining European match and in a fixture we usually lose every season Pleased to reach the break in the PLs top six and let the schedule ease a little. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1711038320791155035)  2023-10-08T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Hope those who still think Emery is a pragmatic everyone behind the ball and counter coach watches some of these recent #avfc performances back. Other than a frantic [--] min spell after West Hams fortunate goal that was almost total control v a very good team in form. ๐Ÿ‘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1716144719690899894)  2023-10-22T17:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@CianByNature Particularly enjoying the he didnt even do much in the World Cup comments. Watch the final again fellas. Other than that his international record is close to flawless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1719296841789964790)  2023-10-31T10:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Holy_Trinity_AV @EllTomVilla Theres very little around that provides original or fresh content Im finding. That extends to some high-profile podcasts; a few weeks ago the Athletic ran three Arsenal- themed shows in a row. And I think theyve done at least two on the Sancho situation at United ๐Ÿคจ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1720062589600731587)  2023-11-02T12:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A draw here would be a good result for Arsenal and Spurs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1728417723892347348)  2023-11-25T14:17Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements


"Ah no problem then. The referee couldnt see it seems acceptable to me. Hes standing with a clear line of sight less than [--] yards away and sees enough to give a foul but okay. Fair enough. ๐Ÿค”"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1731668294850019616)  2023-12-04T13:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Didnt know what to expect tonight but I didnt expect that. Almost total control against a team thats mastered total control. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1732524173971308615)  2023-12-06T22:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Despite this being the only goal of the game to defeat the league leaders yesterday it didnt get much attention. Watch it through from start to finish - its a gloriously constructed team goal. Confidence technique movement. Rehearsed. #avfc #UnaiEmery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1733804900256010741)  2023-12-10T11:04Z [----] followers, 56.3K engagements


"@Jon_Mackenzie #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1734129370455748659)  2023-12-11T08:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Has Martin Keown watched Villa this season do you think Hes impressed me tonight with his passing Torres. Chambers - hes a player isnt he ๐Ÿคทโ™‚ #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1735378764488487263)  2023-12-14T19:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tell you what dont want to get carried away but wondering if this is the season that we get past the third round of the FA Cup #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1736417581521661985)  2023-12-17T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So it looks as if theres no flow out of the competition every season other than for the Blue clubs And a Star club could feasibly finish 14th in the [--] club league every season and just stay there Nah. Not for me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1737830626164883624)  2023-12-21T13:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The way I try to view the last few weeks is this: if wed lost to City and Arsenal but beaten Sheffield United easily tonight wed think it about right. Wed have had three points; instead we have seven. Football doesnt always work out as it should. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1738329272584896961)  2023-12-22T22:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Without Pau and Kamara Villas ability to control a match is seriously damaged. Rarely seen us so open from halfway line to our penalty area all season. We were really poor for most of that. Onto the next one. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1739772386856046641)  2023-12-26T22:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JMGray80 @Chrsmo @Alex_Berwick Yep. Think Alexs outline of the first X1 last night/this morning about right. Need for an RB clear since the summer. Left mid spot open - missing Buendia - and Ramsey not back to his best yet (hopefully gets there). That support slot alongside Ollie up for grabs too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1739961017864486982)  2023-12-27T10:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@StansVideos I dont know but Ive seen two posts from the club now with Pau as the main image and hes apparently trained all week so ๐Ÿคทโ™‚ Id personally be very tempted to start him then rest him for the FA Cup tie at Boro. Hell have two weeks off before the Everton match"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740785799875158330)  2023-12-29T17:24Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"So ends a run of nine matches in [--] days; #avfc conclude their [----] fixtures level on points with 1st place. Team understandably look tired with a mounting injury list too but hopefully a lighter January and maybe 1-2 incoming players gives all a lift. Great effort Villa ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741147986569183443)  2023-12-30T17:23Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy New Year people. Especially my #avfc family - heres to [----]. โ˜บ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1741540340870394315)  2023-12-31T19:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@johntownley11 Well that would be a bit daft from #avfc. Surely it should be a condition of the deal that he doesnt play against us on Saturday Watch this space"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1743181012601876848)  2024-01-05T08:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ToshFarrow @johntownley11 No hes clearly not Mbappe but is one of the most effective attacking players in the Championship. Why give Boro a helping hand when we dont need to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1743189289410720073)  2024-01-05T08:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Oh. #avfc Bad news on the Finn Azaz front. Hold up on the Villa end out of #Boro's hands means the [--] pm registration deadline missed. Hopes that he would sign to play tomorrow having been given permission to train with Boro yesterday now gone it seems. No risk to deal overall though. https://t.co/QsdAubvnKW Bad news on the Finn Azaz front. Hold up on the Villa end out of #Boro's hands means the [--] pm registration deadline missed. Hopes that he would sign to play tomorrow having been given permission to train with Boro yesterday now gone it seems. No risk to deal overall though."  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1743269649607717169)  2024-01-05T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is the difficulty with signing a striker to support/cover Watkins. They - rightly - wont be first choice so itll either be a forward who can play another position too an experienced type happy to be on the bench or a young CF content with minimal game time. #avfc ๐Ÿšจ Unai Emery & Jhon Durn have sometimes not seen eye to eye he is thought to be frustrated with decisions to substitute him at various points during Villas European season.@MailSport #avfc ๐Ÿšจ Unai Emery & Jhon Durn have sometimes not seen eye to eye he is thought to be frustrated with decisions to substitute him at various"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1743619879918321796)  2024-01-06T13:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JMGray80 I think its the hardest tactic in football to play against a low block (or a low low block). Doesnt help that were without arguably our most creative clever players (Buendia Tielemans Luiz didnt start). Thought Zaniolo would have been a good choice today; bit of guile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743723229376602181)  2024-01-06T19:56Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Villa linked with Dybala and Zaha this afternoon We know how this ends dont we ๐Ÿ˜‚ #avfc #Januarytransfers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745097906867032404)  2024-01-10T14:58Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"@ConnorWoolf1995 @villareport He was dreadful. Enabled Everton to get away with lots of fouls - how did Onana not get booked for smashing the ball away in the first half He allowed them to basically break the game up turn it into a Sunday League fixture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1746566382924214546)  2024-01-14T16:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ArthurF1966 @villareport Everton players allowed to hack away Villa couldnt put a foot out of place. Onana not booked for booting the ball away first half; Carlos booked for throwing the ball to a teammate. Youri booked for his first foul; Tarks not booked for taking out Ollie when already booked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1746575541807808820)  2024-01-14T16:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Omar_AVFC Not from Coote; another 4-5 of those maybe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1746856931992502686)  2024-01-15T11:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Chrsmo Lots of promise still but a big injury on his CV and eight Premier League goals to his name. Thats not a 50m striker for me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1747937130314162422)  2024-01-18T11:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Id have thought the best window for #avfc to negotiate with Boro for Rogers would have been when they were buying Finn Azaz from us a couple of weeks ago but hey. Lets see how this one plays out. ๐Ÿšจ Boro have tonight rejected an Aston Villa bid for Morgan Rogers. @DomShawEcho #avfc ๐Ÿšจ Boro have tonight rejected an Aston Villa bid for Morgan Rogers. @DomShawEcho #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748100708778274914)  2024-01-18T21:51Z [--] followers, 15.3K engagements


"Looking at the names weve been linked with these past couple of weeks - whether true or not - shows a pretty clear profile of player. A shift from the last couple of years. Smarter shrewder more sustainable. Isnt this what we expected/wanted when Monchi got involved #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1748257803460825206)  2024-01-19T08:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"๐Ÿค” Watkins #avfc Darwin Nunez is the first Premier League player this season to reach 10+ goals and assists in all competitions โœจ https://t.co/C33LBScxs0 Darwin Nunez is the first Premier League player this season to reach 10+ goals and assists in all competitions โœจ https://t.co/C33LBScxs0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1749370413304479767)  2024-01-22T09:56Z [----] followers, 37.2K engagements


"@SD_cotopaxi [--] is 10+ isnt it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1749376101086900553)  2024-01-22T10:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Jon_Startin Oh yeah - completely overlooked our 1-1 at Anfield in May in some stat about Liverpool dropping points at home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1749377742703870440)  2024-01-22T10:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@jmhart1 @AVFCTranstweet Unfortunately I live in one of the safest Conservative constituencies; the other parties have v little presence and almost dont bother. Ill vote tactically to do what I can; suspect that might be Lib Dem but well see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1749780498782580862)  2024-01-23T13:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Strange signing for #avfc Dendoncker. Never felt like a player we needed - we pulled out of a deal for a winger (Sarr) - to sign a CM while Gerrard mainly kept Luiz on the bench. Never felt like we knew how to use him either. Maybe Serie A will suit him more. ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ”ต Leander Dendoncker to Napoli here we go Loan deal agreed between Napoli and Aston Villa. Understand buy option clause in June will be worth 9m not mandatory. Medical booked on Wednesday for the Belgian midfielder. Napoli will now focus on Nehun Prez deal. https://t.co/aetpKyLipx ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ”ต Leander Dendoncker to Napoli here we go Loan deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1749868027707892060)  2024-01-23T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Trentvilla1 @stevesanderstax @avfc_david No I remember a story saying he was calling LD after a Villa defeat persuading him to join"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1749890581122138513)  2024-01-23T20:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"He made that look easy. #avfc Rogers finish ๐Ÿ‘Œ #AVFC https://t.co/is69oRAiZ3 Rogers finish ๐Ÿ‘Œ #AVFC https://t.co/is69oRAiZ3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1749915204186476592)  2024-01-23T22:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So not coming to #avfc then. Marschalls loan out seemed to indicate wed have a new GK coming in. Longer term I do wonder how Sinisalo measures up v Valdimarsson Brentford will pay [--] million Swedish Krona (around 3m) for IF Elfsborg goalkeeper Hkon Rafn Valdimarsson which makes him the Allsvenskan's most expensive goalkeeper sale and a new transfer record for Elfsborg ๐Ÿ’ฐ He is traveling today for medicals โœˆ โœ- @AnelAvdic #avfc https://t.co/8g06TpO1vr Brentford will pay [--] million Swedish Krona (around 3m) for IF Elfsborg goalkeeper Hkon Rafn Valdimarsson which makes him the Allsvenskan's most"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1750077458269737272)  2024-01-24T08:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Duran. Some really good moments this season. Talented but still v raw and still v young - probs lacking maturity at times which shows in his behaviour. Potential can be wasted as well as realised but Id rather see him fail at #avfc than risk seeing him succeed at Chelsea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1750254826032668967)  2024-01-24T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Now that is breaking news ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ #Klopp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750831907892257267)  2024-01-26T10:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"@AVFC4CGSC Nah. I dont see it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1750835416670822459)  2024-01-26T10:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@AVFC4CGSC Alonso is the obvious link but if I were Brighton Id be very nervous. De Zerbi seems more of a stylistic replacement than Emery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1750841266508615742)  2024-01-26T11:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@lmechegaray Xabi is the obvious candidate but if Im a Brighton fan Id be very nervous. Can see a lot of similarities between De Zerbi and Klopp in terms of style and how their teams play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750846890055241947)  2024-01-26T11:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"@JMGray80 Theres not much wriggle room anyway with six out. I think well go: Emi; Konsa Carlos Lenglet Moreno; Cash Kamara Luiz McGinn; Bailey; Watkins. Can only get up to seven on the bench and thats if we have two GKs. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1750944450207969614)  2024-01-26T18:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AVFCMatt1874 @Chrsmo Newcastle who are scrabbling to keep Trippier Wilson Almiron And face potentially more sales in the summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1751892749605839114)  2024-01-29T08:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"A deal could be done if Villa reduce their valuation for Duran eh Let Chelsea spend a bit less Going to be a long few days ahead isnt it ๐Ÿ˜ซ #AVFC Unai Emery is not the biggest fan of Jhon Duran but Chelsea do like him and view him as possessing vast potential and they have held dialogue about possibly doing a deal provided the price reduces to a level they deem fair ๐Ÿ’ฐ โœ - @David_Ornstein #avfc https://t.co/YsgFzFHLfy Unai Emery is not the biggest fan of Jhon Duran but Chelsea do like him and view him as possessing vast potential and they have held dialogue about possibly doing a deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1751905296849481741)  2024-01-29T09:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Unai talking up Zaniolo today ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ #avfc @JMGray80 @pearsontombo At some stage were going to need to take a proper look at Zaniolo - theres a decision to be made on a permanent transfer. Would be tempted to play him as a second striker/10 behind Ollie on Tuesday Leon wide right. Lets see what hes got. @JMGray80 @pearsontombo At some stage were going to need to take a proper look at Zaniolo - theres a decision to be made on a permanent transfer. Would be tempted to play him as a second striker/10 behind Ollie on Tuesday Leon wide right. Lets see what hes got"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1752289223896617082)  2024-01-30T11:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@theavfcfaithful Danny Drinkwater says hi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1752778753200025673)  2024-01-31T19:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Farewell Sweet Prince ๐Ÿฅน #avfc ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŸก Villarreal are closing in on deal to sign Bertrand Traor from Aston Villa. Agreement almost completed as per @javimatagil. Villa gave the green light today after Morgan Rogers deal. @MatteMoretto ๐Ÿค๐Ÿป https://t.co/rZhaSNDM9u ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŸก Villarreal are closing in on deal to sign Bertrand Traor from Aston Villa. Agreement almost completed as per @javimatagil. Villa gave the green light today after Morgan Rogers deal. @MatteMoretto ๐Ÿค๐Ÿป https://t.co/rZhaSNDM9u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1753130989910454305)  2024-02-01T18:59Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements


"Who was I talking about here as a signing I would have targeted for #avfc back in August Sounds like Alex Scotts looking good again tonight ๐Ÿ˜‰ @ThatGarateyjc Creative player mainly wide left obvs young still but a tremendous prospect available at around 20m. Not far off what were getting for Aaron R. I dont have Monchis number though sadly. @ThatGarateyjc Creative player mainly wide left obvs young still but a tremendous prospect available at around 20m. Not far off what were getting for Aaron R. I dont have Monchis number though sadly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1753146931310665900)  2024-02-01T20:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Getting there now weve signed a RB (Kosta) and the young low cost back-up GK (Gauci). Summer Think priority [--] is a starting RB (so Konsa stays at CB) that CM (6/8 to cover Kamara and Luiz) and to assess the striker role to support/cover Ollie. #AVFC @Alex_Berwick We dont need many IMO. As it stands we need a new starting wide forward to partner OW a RB a CM to better cover or support BK and DL. Then a back-up GK relatively young and low cost. Quite a few squad fillers to move on. Should use U23/loanees to fill gaps. @Alex_Berwick We dont need many IMO. As it stands we need a new starting wide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1753189254803444061)  2024-02-01T22:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ Interesting opening [--] for the two CBs Gary Neville stated - as if were fact - are the best in the PL. Interesting opening [--] for the two CBs Gary Neville stated - as if were fact - are the best in the PL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1754202297901453567)  2024-02-04T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AVFC4CGSC Yes. So often once a reputation has been awarded it seems fixed in place without much ongoing analysis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1754206168929464443)  2024-02-04T18:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@andclements @JackGrimse It was all a bit strange. Obviously there was zero mention of our injury list - second string defence - but I didnt expect there to be. The portrayal of shock at Chelsea leading was hugely over the top - its PL v PL in a replay. Thicker skins needed from us probably"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1755559910174081472)  2024-02-08T11:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@danbardell As a more general observation weve been dropping points since Christmas but if we can zoom out and look at the progress were making were currently above three clubs who finished above us last season - Utd Newcastle and Brighton. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1757012900110020885)  2024-02-12T12:04Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements


"@danbardell If we can get to a place where were consistently in the top six for the next few seasons thats some achievement. Were on track for that but there will always be challenges along the way. Yesterday was much much better - lost to a late sucker punch really. It happens. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1757013614609801508)  2024-02-12T12:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"so it would look like this: Emi Carlos Torres Lenglet Cash Luiz McGinn Moreno Bailey Watkins Ramsey Pau steps into midfield when were on the ball and back into defence when OOP. Its not that crazy is it #avfc I look at the Villa squad now and see two attack-minded full backs two CBs who should have been back-ups only and now no cool-in-possession deep CM and think - Id play Pau in midfield. Or at least as the middle CB in a three coming into midfield frequently. #AVFC I look at the Villa squad now and see two attack-minded full backs two CBs who should have been back-ups only and now no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1757107755364630987)  2024-02-12T18:21Z [----] followers, 23.9K engagements


"Given Villa are currently light in defence and now defensive midfield I wonder whether well see Lamare Bogarde training with the senior squad and potentially in contention for a bench spot Mooted loan to a Championship club didnt happen and hes back with the U23s #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1757334103551053964)  2024-02-13T09:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sigh. Ive watched little of the Champions League since it became paid-for coverage and it looks like the FA Cup is going the same way too. ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿšจ TNT Sports will be the new home of the Emirates FA Cup from 2025/26 โšฝ Watch more games than ever before from the worlds oldest national football competition ๐Ÿ† @EmiratesFACup @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/P6EYN4fJWL ๐Ÿšจ TNT Sports will be the new home of the Emirates FA Cup from 2025/26 โšฝ Watch more games than ever before from the worlds oldest national football competition ๐Ÿ† @EmiratesFACup @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/P6EYN4fJWL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1758178473158254622)  2024-02-15T17:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ @Avillafan It is. The figures wont be a surprise to the club. Yes I would think Digne will go (hence the signing of Lino as a potential LB back up to Moreno) and well surely see Coutinho move on. Hopefully Napoli sign LD permanently. After that who knows"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1759525077995885042)  2024-02-19T10:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ooof. Theres down to the bare bones and then theres Villas defensive situation - four main CBs all injured. Hopefully Paus withdrawal more a precaution and that Ezris not far off. Bit of a relief to get this one done today #avfc ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ ๐Ÿ‘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1761437933683323237)  2024-02-24T17:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ThatGarateyjc Sat here shaking my head when he said that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1762929090091212995)  2024-02-28T19:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Doesnt seem to be much logic in a lot of the transfer rumours Ive been seeing recently how can we need to sell some key players this summer and be in for Paqueta ๐Ÿค” #avfc Aston Villa may attempt to sign West Hams Lucas Paqueta in the Summer. @DeanJonesSoccer https://t.co/0TMuYvRl4y Aston Villa may attempt to sign West Hams Lucas Paqueta in the Summer. @DeanJonesSoccer https://t.co/0TMuYvRl4y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1765084787604418900)  2024-03-05T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@MiguelDelaney Confirmed qualifiers this week - Bayern PSG City Real Madrid ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1765714031921258715)  2024-03-07T12:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"What should #avfc fans be worried about Emerys transformed this club from relegation candidates to top four challengers in 12-18 months. Analyse a poor performance by all means but using a bad [--] mins to reprise an old discussion seems like a big stretch. Should Aston Villa fans be worried ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ @Carra23 and @IanWright0 draw comparisons between Arsenal and Aston Villa under Unai Emery ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/jzU3ut8WZK Should Aston Villa fans be worried ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ @Carra23 and @IanWright0 draw comparisons between Arsenal and Aston Villa under Unai Emery ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/jzU3ut8WZK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1767501890068062556)  2024-03-12T10:44Z [----] followers, 27K engagements


"If you didnt know the result of the Villa game earlier and just saw this post what would you think the scoreline was #avfc ๐Ÿค” Are Aston Villa distracted by their Europa Conference League campaign ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/SJx1oKROJF Are Aston Villa distracted by their Europa Conference League campaign ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/SJx1oKROJF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1769446828485788027)  2024-03-17T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@mistersimons Fair enough. I think it read as if Villa were beaten by a few goals. A point away at 7th placed West Ham is decent I think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1769453760768565478)  2024-03-17T20:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@TalkinTactics Good shout. Yeah I think hes rebuilding his rep well after a tough time at Everton ๐Ÿ‘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1770452850360893506)  2024-03-20T14:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@savegrassroots Its about [---]. Limited course dates released once a year I think. Why dont we produce as many coaches as Spain Italy Germany Well ๐Ÿคทโ™‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1771085889944399939)  2024-03-22T08:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ @mjmarr_star Im not convinced Pau is fully fit following his injury BTW. And we know both Tielemans and Bailey have struggled with fatigue and niggles recently - I dont think these decisions were completely unenforced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1775811982668525940)  2024-04-04T09:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ @mjmarr_star Yes. And while Im reluctant to see it I think well see Dougie out of the X1 on Saturday to avoid that 10th booking. Hes also barely been rested all season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1775820658053611845)  2024-04-04T09:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@1874Pritch @craighiggy Yep - I thought the plan was to have Sousa as backup LB next season but hes had little game time at Plymouth and doesnt start so not ready yet. Dont know what to expect from Kosta. Need a RCB/RB and I can see why weve been linked with Hermoso - a LCB/LB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1776933195352572369)  2024-04-07T11:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AVFCTranstweet CM (6-8) RCB/RB. Possibly LB if we need to sell Digne"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1777029130149626287)  2024-04-07T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick What I noticed that I found interesting was Ollies positioning. Seemed v deliberately to be on Gabriels left shoulder. Stayed away from Saliba left him to it. Look at all his chances and his goal. Isolated the weaker of the two CBs and disrupted the partnership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1779881481336246412)  2024-04-15T14:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"One full-back returns from injury (Cash) another one succumbs to injury (Moreno). ๐Ÿ™„ #avfc #AVFC's Alex Moreno has been ruled out for up to three weeks after sustaining a calf injury. The left-back will miss Thursday's UECL QF second leg vs Lille and the following two Premier League games vs Bournemouth and Chelsea as a minimum. #AVFC's Alex Moreno has been ruled out for up to three weeks after sustaining a calf injury. The left-back will miss Thursday's UECL QF second leg vs Lille and the following two Premier League games vs Bournemouth and Chelsea as a minimum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1780645972864811073)  2024-04-17T17:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@tomrobbo89 Yep. Im just about old enough to remember a certain Liverpool GK being hailed as a hero for his spaghetti legs routine in a European cup final penalty shootout victory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1781256174584668427)  2024-04-19T09:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ThatGarateyjc Unais press conference earlier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1781331732324663689)  2024-04-19T14:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"A fair bit of scepticism around - outside of the club - when Villa paid 15m for Morgan Rogers. Phrases like #avfc have had their pants pulled down used a lot. The lad seems to have started well enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1782065919318958252)  2024-04-21T15:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@tompmcgowan @Alex_Berwick They have. And how did Bailey did that out today Hes clearly not fully fit. Amazing effort all round"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1782084339100188787)  2024-04-21T16:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Im not going to (will try not to at least) complain about Premier League referees again ๐Ÿ™„ #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1786123819553280474)  2024-05-02T20:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Defeat in Europe for Villa as we edge closer to qualifying for the Champions League. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1786140003694789084)  2024-05-02T21:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JMGray80 Have always felt uneasy about #avfc being installed as faves to win the UECL. Clubs first Euro comp since [----]. Vast majority of this squad havent played Euro football before. Whens the last time clubs like Olympiakos Ajax (both down from UEL) and Lille werent in Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1786284380677144967)  2024-05-03T06:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@danbardell Read a few pre-match predictions of three four goal victories. Was never going to happen. Been mostly overlooked that Olympiakos dropped into this competition from the Europa League and play in Europe every season. Were very much Euro rookies still"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1786319024504160743)  2024-05-03T08:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Hes not wrong. From an #avfc point of view Lille had a free weekend between their ties with us (we played away at Arsenal) and Olympiakos have had their league fixture this weekend postponed; Villa are away at Brighton. Other leagues try to help their clubs to succeed. Klopp says fixture schedule in England responsible for so many PL teams bowing out of Europe early: "A bit of advice from an old man on the way out." Klopp says fixture schedule in England responsible for so many PL teams bowing out of Europe early: "A bit of advice from an old man on the way out.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1786323805759049909)  2024-05-03T09:15Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Seemed to play that match as if it was a second leg and we were two or three down right from the start. Saw lots of images of Unai shouting calm while the players were charging around all over the place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1786330750125527054)  2024-05-03T09:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Absolutely refuse to believe it though. Too good to be true"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1788169784053354955)  2024-05-08T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Would indeed be a superb signing Haha - thank you good spot. Youris was yesterday and Dougies is tomorrow โ˜บ #UTV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1788170420505522612)  2024-05-08T11:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ 100%. I dont even think its particularly close in terms of the level of improvement and progression Unai has delivered this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1788548875663380841)  2024-05-09T12:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick @jmhart1 Ideally we can shift Chambers and Dendonker and replace them with a pacy RCB/RB and a 6/8 CM. Coutinho too to free up a space for a wide midfielder. What happens at LB and with Diego could be interesting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1788866395217788981)  2024-05-10T09:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Its literally as if hes downloaded my brain: If Villa dont get a result v Liverpool and Spurs do v City Villa need to get something v Palace while Spurs play Sheff Utd Yes Paul. Yes. I know. ๐Ÿ˜ž"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1789714223506846160)  2024-05-12T17:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick Yes. Said before Id have a RB/RCB high on the shopping list the summer so we can allow Ezri into CB. Someone whos comfortable wider than he is. Could see that Gomez overlap run/jog a mile off last night but we were too narrow to track it and stop it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1790361889400078467)  2024-05-14T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Just getting worse that challenge on De Bruyne and now that on Ederson. Horrendous. Hard to watch this treatment of Foden. Getting lumps kicked out of him. ๐Ÿ˜” Hard to watch this treatment of Foden. Getting lumps kicked out of him. ๐Ÿ˜”"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1790477267778371678)  2024-05-14T20:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thinking about the perceived late season Villa wobble. Last five PL games: won v Arsenal Bournemouth. Draws with Chelsea and Liverpool. Defeat at Brighton. Thats with four Euro matches in between too. Not brilliant but not bad. The nerve held ๐Ÿ‘ #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1790658266583736744)  2024-05-15T08:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Son_Lyme @KeslerSZN Qualified for Champions League and Sign Ross Barkley dont fit together. Talented player whos had a good season but I think were moving in a different direction now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1791388950218645928)  2024-05-17T08:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AVFCTranstweet Really hope he doesnt. Want him to continue the Ipswich story but if he chooses to take one of the opportunities in front of him Brighton makes a lot of sense. Chelsea chew up and spit out world class coaches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1793680418123973049)  2024-05-23T16:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AVFC4CGSC @AVFCTranstweet Not so sure about Chelsea; it may not reflect badly on departing coaches but Potters career has stalled. I guess I just dont want to see a very good young coach treated poorly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1793690369546142128)  2024-05-23T17:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ How can a club look at his record last season and think yep hes the coach for us He probably wont have much margin for error at Plymouth either given they escaped relegation on the final day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1793725736576327862)  2024-05-23T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@lmechegaray A (relatively) young and inexperienced (this will be his debut season as a head coach in a top league) coach with clear potential but at a club thats chewed through top class coaches in recent seasons. An impatient club thats given EM a [--] year deal. Strange mix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797651372500017302)  2024-06-03T15:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Yep. Hes not even broken into a jog. As always we dont need two holding midfielders in there v opposition like this - they playing a low block. When he gets the ball hes playing short and safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797714668754268401)  2024-06-03T19:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ I think he could go Rice then Bellingham and Foden as 8s - Mainoo is the change if you need to be a little more cautious. With Stones - presumably - at CB hes more than capable of stepping into midfield with the ball so we can be a bit bolder with CM selections (I hope)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797716544329576818)  2024-06-03T19:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@villa_woody1000 @JUSTIN_AVFC_ Ha It just did exactly the same to me and autocorrected when I typed in Mainoo ๐Ÿ˜‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797716748554375570)  2024-06-03T19:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ already looks better playing longer and quicker and getting into positions wide right to cross ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿค”"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797719260065604049)  2024-06-03T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Looks so much better in that familiar role"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797727771525034104)  2024-06-03T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ ๐Ÿ˜‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797728223989764501)  2024-06-03T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@duncanlowen @JUSTIN_AVFC_ We could do if we set the rest of the defence up to adjust - say Walker Stones Branthwaite - so that works as a three. But I think hell be a back up RB or an inverted LB where he can see the game in front of him and pick his passes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797731694906347864)  2024-06-03T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@lmechegaray Of course - we need to be smart. This doesnt look on the face of it like a smart deal though. Luiz is a big asset and if he needs to be sold we need to maximise his value. This feels like a compromise. But yes - may be no truth in it so lets wait and see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1797893311690314170)  2024-06-04T07:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Two years ago ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ‘‡ Back then I rated Gallagher as an energetic box-to-box CM. Since then hes developed and rounded off his game to become an all-round CM who can slot into 2-3 roles. And as we saw twice at VP last season is capable of delivering the spectacular too. #avfc Have seen a poll asking #avfc fans if we should sign Conor Gallagher this summer (lets assume its even a possibility). If that doesnt finish as a 100% yes ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคทโ™‚ Have seen a poll asking #avfc fans if we should sign Conor Gallagher this summer (lets assume its even a possibility). If that doesnt finish as a 100% yes ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคทโ™‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1798071538228543516)  2024-06-04T19:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick That Engels moment v Spurs was probably the worst few seconds of the season for me. Remember him hitting the underside of the bar with that late header in the Cup Final We were at the other end of the stadium - thought it was in ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1798471669046255778)  2024-06-05T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Im taking the no chance from this post and clutching it tightly. It reads as if a deal looks unlikely though things can always change of course. #avfc ๐Ÿšจโšชโšซ Juventus and Aston Villa set to talk again about Douglas Luiz in the next days. The only way to make deal happen is by including players to join #AVFC or no chance. Understand Samuel Iling Jr has been discussed as an option as well as Weston McKennie. https://t.co/HeJKJyZCQS ๐Ÿšจโšชโšซ Juventus and Aston Villa set to talk again about Douglas Luiz in the next days. The only way to make deal happen is by including players to join #AVFC or no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800200441948700977)  2024-06-10T16:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If - when - Luiz leaves I think well go for Guendouzi over Gallagher. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800443620769624163)  2024-06-11T08:23Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements


"@JMGray80 You can think both though cant you Its fine to rate Emery highly and feel disappointed to see a player he described as the light of the team leave especially as it feels forced on Villa to take an offer. Therell be a plan in place but I understand the reactions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800475510830747720)  2024-06-11T10:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@TEEutvile I dont think its a good deal. 15m plus two players entering the last year of their contracts at Juve. I think we could have done a lot better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800553092439785928)  2024-06-11T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@TyBracey @TEEutvile Id have preferred the straight fee. McKennies okay - not basing my opinion on social media I watch a bit of football - and SI-J looks potentially an exciting prospect though he plays in an area were well stocked. Do you think either would have been of interest independently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800556107913687374)  2024-06-11T15:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@marshallavfc @Chrsmo @Omar_AVFC I can imagine that was a short convo with Barca ๐Ÿ˜‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800911175074591114)  2024-06-12T15:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Chrsmo @marshallavfc @Omar_AVFC The cynic in me - ๐Ÿ˜‰ - suggests that Juve have just got high book values for two players who they would probably have lost for free this time next year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800911508295331977)  2024-06-12T15:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"All sorts of different goals here - top corner curlers from [--] yards ice-cool penalties headers a direct free-kick a direct corner () one-on-one finishes close-range tap ins first-time side-foot finishes. #avfc #Luiz ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿซถ ๐Ÿ™ Douglas Luiz is on the verge of leaving Aston Villa. The Brazilian has scored [--] Premier League goals for the Villans with some absolute worldies included. A thread of all his goals ๐Ÿงต #avfc https://t.co/MzR2t5vA65 Douglas Luiz is on the verge of leaving Aston Villa. The Brazilian has scored [--] Premier League goals for the Villans with some absolute worldies included. A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1800960476827828535)  2024-06-12T18:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@AVFCStatto Not many. I like Maatsen but we may have an incoming LB potentially in Iling. Chabolah is a versatile defender who would fit into our set-up. Id be tempted to do some serious due diligence on Romeo Lavia check out his injury issue. Really liked him at Southampton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1801326868731150672)  2024-06-13T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ #avfc @AVFCTheReligion Wouldnt mind Maatsen if we do have to move Digne on but not at that price. Nowhere near that price; hes had [--] PL start. @AVFCTheReligion Wouldnt mind Maatsen if we do have to move Digne on but not at that price. Nowhere near that price; hes had [--] PL start"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1801601497081303155)  2024-06-14T13:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"and away again. #avfc ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿค” . And away again. 10th PL season in a row ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™„ #avfc . And away again. 10th PL season in a row ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™„ #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1802979928436068380)  2024-06-18T08:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Total_Villa no-one expects England to play with two central strikers surely Southgate never has its not his structure. Well only see it as a late last resort when losing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1803455693858427025)  2024-06-19T15:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@umirf1 Good points. But the way he speaks is almost as if KP has been a key part of the team and then injured just before the tournament. Hes had a long time to plan a midfield without KP. Thats the disappointing nature of the comment for me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1804133513626526206)  2024-06-21T12:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@HodgsonHoward @JUSTIN_AVFC_ @JMGray80 Well probably buy him back for the same amount in a year or two if this trend continues ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1804471594745536836)  2024-06-22T11:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@LoveMcGrathpod Every clubs entitled to place whatever value they choose on a player surely Think I read the Maatsen release clause was 35m so our offers in line with that. Omari has been tagged as a special talent for over a year by some non-Villa accounts so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1804521319288951241)  2024-06-22T14:26Z [----] followers, 24.8K engagements


"@LoveMcGrathpod We paid 19-20m for a teenager striker playing MLS [--] months ago ๐Ÿคทโ™‚ Kellyman is the same age has a season of being part of a PL squad played in a European club competition and has home grown value so Im not sure it can be labelled as an inflated fee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1804526788040696245)  2024-06-22T14:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"See - this is why #avfc are starting to realise its star Academy players should be valued highly. Reported interest from Barca in Philogene who we sold less than a year ago to Hull. Clubs will pay for talent and potential"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1805532367420854582)  2024-06-25T09:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@lmechegaray Lots of talk about Southgates bravery with his squad selection - had me briefly excited. But not a single minute so far for Gordon Palmer Mainoo Wharton. Look England are through so the jobs done but theres not much to inspire and get behind so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1805692080804524331)  2024-06-25T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@jmhart1 The Transfermarkt valuation posts seemed to have stopped since the Kellyman deal but it currently says 15m for Anderson. Mind you also says 18m for Archie Gray"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1807337700283834396)  2024-06-30T08:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ah thats one of the happiest moments Ive had watching England. Watkins Screamed that like a Villa goal. Reminds me of how I felt when Platt scored in [----] ๐Ÿ˜€ #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1811143492933951519)  2024-07-10T21:00Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements


"@Ant_Mossarelli @TyBracey Yep. No idea if hes even being considered but I think Ferran is perhaps the most gettable of those. Covers four positions performed in the PL before still only 24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1814277334960165228)  2024-07-19T12:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@DannyLast @FotMob Planning Sweden and Denmark late Oct/early Nov"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1818550395674783764)  2024-07-31T07:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@sidlowe What do you think Sid A good fit for this Villa side with Emery Assuming theres any truth in a potential deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1821094859928653853)  2024-08-07T08:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Bogarde getting plenty of minutes in pre season and starts again tonight ๐Ÿ‘€ Given Villa are currently light in defence and now defensive midfield I wonder whether well see Lamare Bogarde training with the senior squad and potentially in contention for a bench spot Mooted loan to a Championship club didnt happen and hes back with the U23s #AVFC Given Villa are currently light in defence and now defensive midfield I wonder whether well see Lamare Bogarde training with the senior squad and potentially in contention for a bench spot Mooted loan to a Championship club didnt happen and hes back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1821240208353800681)  2024-08-07T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Checking in on my #avfc transfer wish list from May: 6-8 CM: Onana โœ… LB: Maatsen โœ… RCB/RB: Geertruidaโ“ R/F winger: Philogene โœ… Still room for a versatile forward with Diabys departure hopefully. @VillaViews_ At the minimum a 6-8 CM to cover Kamara and add depth to midfield; an RCB/RB with pace to play that Konsa role (so EK can play CB). Possibly an LB or versatile LCB and perhaps another winger right footed. @VillaViews_ At the minimum a 6-8 CM to cover Kamara and add depth to midfield; an RCB/RB with pace to play that Konsa role (so EK can play CB). Possibly an LB or versatile LCB and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1821471723763401013)  2024-08-08T09:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"CB vacancy now at West Ham ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿšจ Done deal between Shabab Al-Ahli & West Ham United for permanent transfer of Kurt Zouma. Agreement reached by clubs - #WHUFC centre-back to Dubai-based side on free transfer. 1yr left on contract so wages saved. Set to take medical + sign @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3TcYoPWMXR ๐Ÿšจ Done deal between Shabab Al-Ahli & West Ham United for permanent transfer of Kurt Zouma. Agreement reached by clubs - #WHUFC centre-back to Dubai-based side on free transfer. 1yr left on contract so wages saved. Set to take medical + sign @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3TcYoPWMXR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1821492472481976672)  2024-08-08T10:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"and reports tonight that Bogarde is close to a new contract and potentially part of the first team squad this season. Reward for grabbing his chance in these pre-season games ๐Ÿ‘ #Bogarde #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1821633063153009146)  2024-08-08T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I mean I think well have our work cut out to make the top four again but Im not sure Id give Villa a 7% chance But then I wouldnt put Newcastle at 26% over Spurs (who were two points off it last season) at 17% #avfc According to @OptaAnalyst seven teams have a better chance of finishing in the top four this season than Aston Villa ๐Ÿค” #AVFC https://t.co/II3W8bB1xj According to @OptaAnalyst seven teams have a better chance of finishing in the top four this season than Aston Villa ๐Ÿค” #AVFC https://t.co/II3W8bB1xj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1823029852519252300)  2024-08-12T16:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@theavfcfaithful 6/10 as it stands now. Lost two key players. Maatsen and Onana are good quality and improve areas of the team but we head into the season worryingly light in both boxes - havent yet strengthened at CB/RB or in the forward positions. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1823340643130740781)  2024-08-13T12:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Me waiting to hear what Unai has to say about Jhon Duran #avfc #Duran"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1824444643091566943)  2024-08-16T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Feared opening away at West Ham but worked in our favour - before theyve got Todiba etc up to speed. Thought Villa were pretty good; Onana was superb with and without the ball. Youri and Rogers impressive too. And Duran Game changer thats what he is. #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1824884979286900770)  2024-08-17T19:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ True. Whatever technicalities theyre managing to massage what theyre doing is surely the reason PSR was introduced. Ludicrous levels of spending a bloated squad long contracts that keep players in situ for so long that careers can be derailed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1825632956473360564)  2024-08-19T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Alex_Berwick @Trentvilla1 @espenstrand I cant see Fulham being able to pay the kind of wages Diegos on at Villa. Bet hes on a fab contract with us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1826020038618321248)  2024-08-20T22:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@espenstrand @Alex_Berwick @Trentvilla1 I agree. Not the point Im making. What Im saying is that either Fulham didnt want to offer enough for Carlos and/or pay him as much as he wanted. Thats why the transfer hasnt gone through"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1826028342060961912)  2024-08-20T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Hmmm. Raheem Sterling doesnt feel like a Villa signing. Not for this current #avfc squad in any case with the direction were moving in recruitment wise. Not sure how open we are to adding such a high profile player to this group. ๐ŸšจAston Villa are monitoring the Raheem Sterling situation. @JacobsBen @LondonBluePod #avfc ๐ŸšจAston Villa are monitoring the Raheem Sterling situation. @JacobsBen @LondonBluePod #avfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/1826212978342986157)  2024-08-21T11:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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"@sturae229 @Ant_Mossarelli @AVFCStatto @OBrien_86 Best hope is that its a less severe tear of course. This is going to change the way we play to a certain extent as no one else in the squad has Youris range of passing from CM"
X Link 2026-01-27T11:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC Sounds like a very complex transfer to pull off so huge credit to all those involved at #avfc to do so - and to Tammy for keeping his resolve to join the club"
X Link 2026-01-27T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Providing Dougie Luiz does arrive on loan Villa are a LB away from being able to field a pretty strong Dean Smith-era X1 (when all fit): Martinez; Cash Konsa Mings LB; Luiz Barkley; Bailey McGinn Buendia; Watkins. Plus Tammy. Remarkable given DS left in [----]. #avfc"
X Link 2026-01-27T19:47Z [----] followers, 119.1K engagements

"@Indymast1696 He was but previously had a season loan under Smith 20-21"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick @DaleJohnsonBBC Also been forgotten to a certain extent but Garner wasnt even penalised for a foul - on the edge/just inside the area. Everton scored [--] seconds later. I cannot explain how an elite level referee hasnt given it; I wouldnt expect the refs I see at Step [--] matches to miss that"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JonMilesHart I dont think Barkley will be here. McGinn will continue to be used at RM the majority of the time. Hemmings will continue to develop with a squad role and occasional game time. Bogarde hopefully stays covers a couple of positions. Tielemans possibly further forward more"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Were always told by journalists that big clubs dont go for Emery but heres interest from Real Madrid to go with the enquiry from Bayern a couple of years ago ๐Ÿ˜ฌ ๐ŸšจSi el Real Madrid decidiese un cambio de entrenador a final de temporada Unai Emery sera el mejor colocado. Ya habido conversaciones hace das para conocer su disponibilidad. Ms detalles en el canal. https://t.co/fuUfENrfuC ๐ŸšจSi el Real Madrid decidiese un cambio de entrenador a final de temporada Unai Emery sera el mejor colocado. Ya habido conversaciones hace das para conocer su disponibilidad. Ms detalles en el canal."
X Link 2026-01-29T10:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Yep. Cant worry about it now may not happen. A lot going on over the next few months and always a lot of noise coming out of Real Madrid and Real Madrid sources"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@MrWayneGarton @_stonyd No. Mbappe was in the Monaco team that beat PSG to the title in Unais second season there"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Was hoping #avfc could rest a few tonight but given the list of absentees and those not eligible to play we can only real change three of the back four. A v thin bench too. Depth really tested"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Looks almost certain Guessand will leave #avfc this transfer window - shows how difficult recruitment at elite level is. Watched around [--] times by Villa scouts. Looked superb in footage of him in Ligue [--]. Yet rarely comfortable in the PL (so far). Never any transfer guarantees"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@danbardell Having coached junior teams a bit Ive said this for a while. Run the season parallel to the school term. Have a winter break Dec-Feb (resume after half term) and switch to indoor tournaments instead for that time - games but not for points"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"What a strange comment and attitude. Villa should be ashamed for allowing a young LB to join one of the best sides in the Championship and potentially play regular football Rather than just keeping him and having him behind our two senior LBs Weve put the player first here. Ian Holloway had some choice words to say about Aston Villas decision to let go of Finley Munroe. #AVFC https://t.co/LkMQpOKDVU Ian Holloway had some choice words to say about Aston Villas decision to let go of Finley Munroe. #AVFC https://t.co/LkMQpOKDVU"
X Link 2026-01-31T13:32Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements

"@Alex_Berwick I read that too. Furthest the VAR has ever gone back. Of course. One end of the pitch to the other ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ"
X Link 2026-02-01T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Excellent perspective again. Just reading about Liverpool signing a [--] year old CB for 60-70m and Arsenal in for Tonali today. Really does highlight the mountain #avfc are trying to climb"
X Link 2026-02-02T09:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@RJW163 I dont need any proof. Im asking to see the image that VAR used to rule out the goal. Which took five minutes. Isnt this a pic taken by a fan on a phone emerging [--] hours later"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@botzarelli @RJW163 Would it though Only asking as I havent seen this anywhere - not during the game not on MOTD highlights and analysis last night not shared by the multiple outlets I follow on here. If this was used the call would have been made in [--] seconds"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@GargettKeith @botzarelli @RJW163 ๐Ÿ˜‚ Thats clearly not what Im saying. It should be a simple case of the conclusive image being shared. It was Villa and Fulham on the receiving end of decisions yesterday; next weekend it will be another couple of clubs as VAR bumbles about"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Marco would have fitted in perfectly with this seasons #avfc team wouldnt he Asensio scores an amazing goal. Kocaelispor 0-1 Fenerbahe https://t.co/DKXVgbZZNE Asensio scores an amazing goal. Kocaelispor 0-1 Fenerbahe https://t.co/DKXVgbZZNE"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@greggevans40 @J_Tanswell @JamesPearceLFC Such a simple solution too. Need to stop the posturing and change the obligation to an option keep negotiations in the summer re the fee. If Elliott has a decent few months and Villa dont sign him there will be other offers Im sure"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JaseEvans16 @beesidemyself @FoxyN77 Absolutely. Im sceptical of VAR not critical of Brentford nor complaining about the result. Did what we dislike - compacted the middle (as Everton did) defended their box brilliantly forced us to come up with the answers and we didnt. On we go"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Villa spending an average of 22m/19m a season to build a squad thats achieved European football for three successive seasons (including Champions League) and currently sitting 3rd in the PL is remarkable. Emery ๐Ÿ‘ #avfc Net spend by current Premier League clubs in the last five seasons ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ฐ https://t.co/qpFY6sJjxO Net spend by current Premier League clubs in the last five seasons ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ฐ https://t.co/qpFY6sJjxO"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:48Z [----] followers, 50.7K engagements

"I havent seen it mentioned by anyone really outside of #avfc journos and fans but losing three starting CMs at the same time was always going to hurt Villa. Apply that to any PL team and see how they cope"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:35Z [----] followers, 19K engagements

"@doc3d Thought crossed my mind earlier today. CL qualification and he may just pay for himself. 30m for a [--] y/o on a 4-5 year deal current wage reportedly 55k a week (I read) we can reassess in the summer and weve shown were prepared to trade players on quickly if it suits us"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Dan_Clarkey Its no exaggeration to say it would be like Arsenal being without Rice Odegaard and Zubimendi at the same time - for three months"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Yaann6 @astonvilla___ Sure. Carrick has simplified things by playing players in their best roles. But that still doesnt detract from the summer spend. Its been fun seeing people rave about Mbuemo and Cunha; around 115m spent on those two"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"#Malen #avfc Made my thoughts clear enough on Malen but thats pace and goals and guile - watch him in both goals v Spurs - taken out of the squad at a critical point of the season. For a marginal profit perhaps. Im sure theres a bigger picture at play but Im disappointed. #Malen #AVFC Made my thoughts clear enough on Malen but thats pace and goals and guile - watch him in both goals v Spurs - taken out of the squad at a critical point of the season. For a marginal profit perhaps. Im sure theres a bigger picture at play but Im disappointed. #Malen #AVFC"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Amazing that #avfc just lost at home after [--] straight wins are 3rd in the PL behind Arsenal and City (level on points) have injuries to key players restricted in the transfer market playing in Europe and Im seeing snide posts scoffing at Emery and our title chances. ๐Ÿ™„"
X Link 2026-01-18T20:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Just seen that @TheAthleticFC list #avfc as the 6th biggest spenders in this transfer window so far with 28.6m spent and 2m received. How is that accurate given we signed Tammy for 18m and a 2m loan fee for Luiz but sold Malen for 23-25m plus a loan fee for Guessand ๐Ÿคทโ™‚"
X Link 2026-02-02T10:05Z [----] followers, 54.9K engagements

"Remembering when Ezri Konsa was sent off for DOGSO on opening day for fouling Gordon [--] yards from goal with Mings just behind. But were saying this wouldnt have been a goal scoring opportunity for Mo Salah Referee on both occasions Craig Pawson BTW. When officials get decisions so egregiously wrong despite the benefit of VAR their integrity will be called into question. This wasnt just an obvious goal scoring opportunity - anyone who has ever watched Salah EXPECTED him to score from here. Including Guehi clearly. https://t.co/ppISjvBoGC When officials get decisions so egregiously wrong"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:31Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements

"@FPLVillan I think hell start Bogarde and Luiz save Onana for Saturday to partner Bogarde - Dougie will be cup tied"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"If I was involved at Palace Id be getting in touch with Thomas Frank soon given that Glasner is leaving in a few months"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Been reading - and listening - to some recent discussions about Brighton (funnily enough tonights opponents). Not a completely content group of fans at a club always lauded for doing recruitment well. A model of selling top players replacing with prospects but now not"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick where they were a few seasons ago. Actually qualified for the Europa League the season Villa qualified for the Conference League. An example of how organic growth doesnt always equal actual on field progress"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Yep. And its interesting that their recent recruitment has been mixed with even their loan deals questionable (OReilly out and then in Gruda out - strange). I do wonder that while a lot of the PL media almost patronise Brighton for their approach how their supporters feel"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick I do get it re Villa. A number of key players heading into their 30s now; theres an issue coming. Id like some shrewder recruitment soon but understand why we go for ready made quality. Think if we changed that and said were happy with 10-12th for a couple of seasons ๐Ÿ˜ฌ"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Yep. Its difficult. Recruitment at this level is. Posted about Guessand a couple of weeks ago: the prep that went into signing him. He may come good at Palace. But he had [--] disappointing months with us and some fans are saying hes one of the worst players theyve ever seen"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Thats at the heart of the Elliott situation too. Hes clearly decent. But is he a 35m player From what weve seen so far no one can say he is. And the deal means we dont have the time to properly assess him. Compare to Sancho who will expect higher wages but is free soon"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Yeah a shame (again). Though its great to see Alysson in the squad at last from what Ive seen of him he and Bailey are v similar in style and positioning - genuine touchline wingers left footed. Elliott offers something a bit different"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Thats a real over the line win from Villa. Clearly not at our best (without some of our best players) but found a way to get the job done and gained two points on both Chelsea and United this week"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜‰ reported today by David Ornstein that #avfc made an approach for Bergvall in Jan IYKYK anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"No. The original point here was that #avfc couldnt continue to win every week with a lower XG than opponents. In those defeats v Everton and Brentford Villa had a (much) higher XG. Villa have won games with a lower XG v opponents and lost games with a higher XG. https://t.co/UpmP3Kj6L3 https://t.co/UpmP3Kj6L3"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:21Z [----] followers, 23.7K engagements

"Villa. Weve talked about the big absentees but at times were fielding half a new team. Luiz back after [--] months and into a massive role. Bailey back. Tammy. Sancho starting regularly now. Barkley getting minutes. Alysson now. Lot of unfamiliarity out there. #avfc"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2010817582123675909s=20 anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc https://x.com/KevHughesie/status/2010817582123675909s=20 anyway Id be keeping a close eye on Lucas Bergvall over the next few months if Im in Villas recruitment team. #avfc"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@tdnightingale If its genuine gives us a decision to make. Big fee for someone who has barely kicked a ball for us probably wont feature this season. Yep a buy back clause would make it tempting"
X Link 2023-08-01T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Jon_Startin Fingers crossed. Saw muscular injury mentioned so hopefully just a strain"
X Link 2023-09-04T07:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"John McGinn #avfc"
X Link 2023-09-08T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Jon_Startin I say this as someone who watches England almost like a neutral but Im not sure much changes significantly until GS trades solid for creative in midfield. Rice + Bellingham + Foden Maddison or Eze should work well"
X Link 2023-09-09T18:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Bit bemused by that coverage of the #avfc penalty. Watched it over and over and dont see a touch of the ball by Richards until he goes straight through Watkins ๐Ÿคทโ™‚"
X Link 2023-09-16T22:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Bit of a wake up call for some; installing #avfc as faves to win the ECL sits uneasily with me. Look outside PL bubble and Legia 2nd in league 22-23 3rd and unbeaten 23-24. Schedule means #avfc need to use full squad but injuries to Mings and Carlos reduces defensive options"
X Link 2023-09-22T12:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick If the contract talks are going the way it was suggested in a post yesterday he needs to start scoring again asap"
X Link 2023-09-24T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Im slightly incredulous that it seems to have taken an endorsement from his former #avfc coach to start the Konsa for England discussion. Like hes rocked up from nowhere this season. The guys in his 5th straight season of PL football performances consistently v good ๐Ÿคทโ™‚๐Ÿ˜‚"
X Link 2023-09-25T10:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Digne = ๐Ÿ‘ #AVFC"
X Link 2023-09-25T10:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"I dont think were going to see the same Everton side tonight as a few weeks ago at Villa Park; theyve pulled themselves together a bit. Would still go strong: Martinez; Cash Konsa Torres Digne; Kamara Tielemans Ramsey; Bailey Zaniolo; Duran. #AVFC"
X Link 2023-09-27T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Outdated Emerys Villa edging a lucky win over De Zerbi and his scintillating Brighton side is it #avfc"
X Link 2023-09-30T13:28Z [--] followers, 71.2K engagements

"@martinlaurence7 [----] League Cup Final. Vidic should have been sent off; we win the final. Were in Europe; sign some massive players. Milner doesnt join City that summer. ONeill stays. We win the PL five years in a row. Recruit Guardiola. Dominate the CL. Good game this"
X Link 2023-10-02T19:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Would have been interesting to see if Ollie had still made the England squad if Callum Wilson had been fit. Southgate's not really had to make much of a decision there"
X Link 2023-10-05T13:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"How have we failed to beat Wolves just a week after they defeated Man City three days after a draining European match and in a fixture we usually lose every season Pleased to reach the break in the PLs top six and let the schedule ease a little. #avfc"
X Link 2023-10-08T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Hope those who still think Emery is a pragmatic everyone behind the ball and counter coach watches some of these recent #avfc performances back. Other than a frantic [--] min spell after West Hams fortunate goal that was almost total control v a very good team in form. ๐Ÿ‘"
X Link 2023-10-22T17:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@CianByNature Particularly enjoying the he didnt even do much in the World Cup comments. Watch the final again fellas. Other than that his international record is close to flawless"
X Link 2023-10-31T10:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Holy_Trinity_AV @EllTomVilla Theres very little around that provides original or fresh content Im finding. That extends to some high-profile podcasts; a few weeks ago the Athletic ran three Arsenal- themed shows in a row. And I think theyve done at least two on the Sancho situation at United ๐Ÿคจ"
X Link 2023-11-02T12:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"A draw here would be a good result for Arsenal and Spurs"
X Link 2023-11-25T14:17Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements

"Ah no problem then. The referee couldnt see it seems acceptable to me. Hes standing with a clear line of sight less than [--] yards away and sees enough to give a foul but okay. Fair enough. ๐Ÿค”"
X Link 2023-12-04T13:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Didnt know what to expect tonight but I didnt expect that. Almost total control against a team thats mastered total control. #AVFC"
X Link 2023-12-06T22:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Despite this being the only goal of the game to defeat the league leaders yesterday it didnt get much attention. Watch it through from start to finish - its a gloriously constructed team goal. Confidence technique movement. Rehearsed. #avfc #UnaiEmery"
X Link 2023-12-10T11:04Z [----] followers, 56.3K engagements

"@Jon_Mackenzie #avfc"
X Link 2023-12-11T08:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Has Martin Keown watched Villa this season do you think Hes impressed me tonight with his passing Torres. Chambers - hes a player isnt he ๐Ÿคทโ™‚ #avfc"
X Link 2023-12-14T19:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Tell you what dont want to get carried away but wondering if this is the season that we get past the third round of the FA Cup #avfc"
X Link 2023-12-17T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"So it looks as if theres no flow out of the competition every season other than for the Blue clubs And a Star club could feasibly finish 14th in the [--] club league every season and just stay there Nah. Not for me"
X Link 2023-12-21T13:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The way I try to view the last few weeks is this: if wed lost to City and Arsenal but beaten Sheffield United easily tonight wed think it about right. Wed have had three points; instead we have seven. Football doesnt always work out as it should. #avfc"
X Link 2023-12-22T22:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Without Pau and Kamara Villas ability to control a match is seriously damaged. Rarely seen us so open from halfway line to our penalty area all season. We were really poor for most of that. Onto the next one. #avfc"
X Link 2023-12-26T22:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JMGray80 @Chrsmo @Alex_Berwick Yep. Think Alexs outline of the first X1 last night/this morning about right. Need for an RB clear since the summer. Left mid spot open - missing Buendia - and Ramsey not back to his best yet (hopefully gets there). That support slot alongside Ollie up for grabs too"
X Link 2023-12-27T10:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@StansVideos I dont know but Ive seen two posts from the club now with Pau as the main image and hes apparently trained all week so ๐Ÿคทโ™‚ Id personally be very tempted to start him then rest him for the FA Cup tie at Boro. Hell have two weeks off before the Everton match"
X Link 2023-12-29T17:24Z [--] followers, [--] engagements

"So ends a run of nine matches in [--] days; #avfc conclude their [----] fixtures level on points with 1st place. Team understandably look tired with a mounting injury list too but hopefully a lighter January and maybe 1-2 incoming players gives all a lift. Great effort Villa ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘"
X Link 2023-12-30T17:23Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Happy New Year people. Especially my #avfc family - heres to [----]. โ˜บ"
X Link 2023-12-31T19:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@johntownley11 Well that would be a bit daft from #avfc. Surely it should be a condition of the deal that he doesnt play against us on Saturday Watch this space"
X Link 2024-01-05T08:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@ToshFarrow @johntownley11 No hes clearly not Mbappe but is one of the most effective attacking players in the Championship. Why give Boro a helping hand when we dont need to"
X Link 2024-01-05T08:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Oh. #avfc Bad news on the Finn Azaz front. Hold up on the Villa end out of #Boro's hands means the [--] pm registration deadline missed. Hopes that he would sign to play tomorrow having been given permission to train with Boro yesterday now gone it seems. No risk to deal overall though. https://t.co/QsdAubvnKW Bad news on the Finn Azaz front. Hold up on the Villa end out of #Boro's hands means the [--] pm registration deadline missed. Hopes that he would sign to play tomorrow having been given permission to train with Boro yesterday now gone it seems. No risk to deal overall though."
X Link 2024-01-05T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"This is the difficulty with signing a striker to support/cover Watkins. They - rightly - wont be first choice so itll either be a forward who can play another position too an experienced type happy to be on the bench or a young CF content with minimal game time. #avfc ๐Ÿšจ Unai Emery & Jhon Durn have sometimes not seen eye to eye he is thought to be frustrated with decisions to substitute him at various points during Villas European season.@MailSport #avfc ๐Ÿšจ Unai Emery & Jhon Durn have sometimes not seen eye to eye he is thought to be frustrated with decisions to substitute him at various"
X Link 2024-01-06T13:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JMGray80 I think its the hardest tactic in football to play against a low block (or a low low block). Doesnt help that were without arguably our most creative clever players (Buendia Tielemans Luiz didnt start). Thought Zaniolo would have been a good choice today; bit of guile"
X Link 2024-01-06T19:56Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Villa linked with Dybala and Zaha this afternoon We know how this ends dont we ๐Ÿ˜‚ #avfc #Januarytransfers"
X Link 2024-01-10T14:58Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"@ConnorWoolf1995 @villareport He was dreadful. Enabled Everton to get away with lots of fouls - how did Onana not get booked for smashing the ball away in the first half He allowed them to basically break the game up turn it into a Sunday League fixture"
X Link 2024-01-14T16:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@ArthurF1966 @villareport Everton players allowed to hack away Villa couldnt put a foot out of place. Onana not booked for booting the ball away first half; Carlos booked for throwing the ball to a teammate. Youri booked for his first foul; Tarks not booked for taking out Ollie when already booked"
X Link 2024-01-14T16:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Omar_AVFC Not from Coote; another 4-5 of those maybe"
X Link 2024-01-15T11:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Chrsmo Lots of promise still but a big injury on his CV and eight Premier League goals to his name. Thats not a 50m striker for me"
X Link 2024-01-18T11:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Id have thought the best window for #avfc to negotiate with Boro for Rogers would have been when they were buying Finn Azaz from us a couple of weeks ago but hey. Lets see how this one plays out. ๐Ÿšจ Boro have tonight rejected an Aston Villa bid for Morgan Rogers. @DomShawEcho #avfc ๐Ÿšจ Boro have tonight rejected an Aston Villa bid for Morgan Rogers. @DomShawEcho #avfc"
X Link 2024-01-18T21:51Z [--] followers, 15.3K engagements

"Looking at the names weve been linked with these past couple of weeks - whether true or not - shows a pretty clear profile of player. A shift from the last couple of years. Smarter shrewder more sustainable. Isnt this what we expected/wanted when Monchi got involved #AVFC"
X Link 2024-01-19T08:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"๐Ÿค” Watkins #avfc Darwin Nunez is the first Premier League player this season to reach 10+ goals and assists in all competitions โœจ https://t.co/C33LBScxs0 Darwin Nunez is the first Premier League player this season to reach 10+ goals and assists in all competitions โœจ https://t.co/C33LBScxs0"
X Link 2024-01-22T09:56Z [----] followers, 37.2K engagements

"@SD_cotopaxi [--] is 10+ isnt it"
X Link 2024-01-22T10:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Jon_Startin Oh yeah - completely overlooked our 1-1 at Anfield in May in some stat about Liverpool dropping points at home"
X Link 2024-01-22T10:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@jmhart1 @AVFCTranstweet Unfortunately I live in one of the safest Conservative constituencies; the other parties have v little presence and almost dont bother. Ill vote tactically to do what I can; suspect that might be Lib Dem but well see"
X Link 2024-01-23T13:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Strange signing for #avfc Dendoncker. Never felt like a player we needed - we pulled out of a deal for a winger (Sarr) - to sign a CM while Gerrard mainly kept Luiz on the bench. Never felt like we knew how to use him either. Maybe Serie A will suit him more. ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ”ต Leander Dendoncker to Napoli here we go Loan deal agreed between Napoli and Aston Villa. Understand buy option clause in June will be worth 9m not mandatory. Medical booked on Wednesday for the Belgian midfielder. Napoli will now focus on Nehun Prez deal. https://t.co/aetpKyLipx ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ”ต Leander Dendoncker to Napoli here we go Loan deal"
X Link 2024-01-23T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Trentvilla1 @stevesanderstax @avfc_david No I remember a story saying he was calling LD after a Villa defeat persuading him to join"
X Link 2024-01-23T20:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"He made that look easy. #avfc Rogers finish ๐Ÿ‘Œ #AVFC https://t.co/is69oRAiZ3 Rogers finish ๐Ÿ‘Œ #AVFC https://t.co/is69oRAiZ3"
X Link 2024-01-23T22:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"So not coming to #avfc then. Marschalls loan out seemed to indicate wed have a new GK coming in. Longer term I do wonder how Sinisalo measures up v Valdimarsson Brentford will pay [--] million Swedish Krona (around 3m) for IF Elfsborg goalkeeper Hkon Rafn Valdimarsson which makes him the Allsvenskan's most expensive goalkeeper sale and a new transfer record for Elfsborg ๐Ÿ’ฐ He is traveling today for medicals โœˆ โœ- @AnelAvdic #avfc https://t.co/8g06TpO1vr Brentford will pay [--] million Swedish Krona (around 3m) for IF Elfsborg goalkeeper Hkon Rafn Valdimarsson which makes him the Allsvenskan's most"
X Link 2024-01-24T08:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Duran. Some really good moments this season. Talented but still v raw and still v young - probs lacking maturity at times which shows in his behaviour. Potential can be wasted as well as realised but Id rather see him fail at #avfc than risk seeing him succeed at Chelsea"
X Link 2024-01-24T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Now that is breaking news ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ #Klopp"
X Link 2024-01-26T10:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"@AVFC4CGSC Nah. I dont see it"
X Link 2024-01-26T10:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@AVFC4CGSC Alonso is the obvious link but if I were Brighton Id be very nervous. De Zerbi seems more of a stylistic replacement than Emery"
X Link 2024-01-26T11:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@lmechegaray Xabi is the obvious candidate but if Im a Brighton fan Id be very nervous. Can see a lot of similarities between De Zerbi and Klopp in terms of style and how their teams play"
X Link 2024-01-26T11:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"@JMGray80 Theres not much wriggle room anyway with six out. I think well go: Emi; Konsa Carlos Lenglet Moreno; Cash Kamara Luiz McGinn; Bailey; Watkins. Can only get up to seven on the bench and thats if we have two GKs. #avfc"
X Link 2024-01-26T18:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@AVFCMatt1874 @Chrsmo Newcastle who are scrabbling to keep Trippier Wilson Almiron And face potentially more sales in the summer"
X Link 2024-01-29T08:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"A deal could be done if Villa reduce their valuation for Duran eh Let Chelsea spend a bit less Going to be a long few days ahead isnt it ๐Ÿ˜ซ #AVFC Unai Emery is not the biggest fan of Jhon Duran but Chelsea do like him and view him as possessing vast potential and they have held dialogue about possibly doing a deal provided the price reduces to a level they deem fair ๐Ÿ’ฐ โœ - @David_Ornstein #avfc https://t.co/YsgFzFHLfy Unai Emery is not the biggest fan of Jhon Duran but Chelsea do like him and view him as possessing vast potential and they have held dialogue about possibly doing a deal"
X Link 2024-01-29T09:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Unai talking up Zaniolo today ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ #avfc @JMGray80 @pearsontombo At some stage were going to need to take a proper look at Zaniolo - theres a decision to be made on a permanent transfer. Would be tempted to play him as a second striker/10 behind Ollie on Tuesday Leon wide right. Lets see what hes got. @JMGray80 @pearsontombo At some stage were going to need to take a proper look at Zaniolo - theres a decision to be made on a permanent transfer. Would be tempted to play him as a second striker/10 behind Ollie on Tuesday Leon wide right. Lets see what hes got"
X Link 2024-01-30T11:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@theavfcfaithful Danny Drinkwater says hi"
X Link 2024-01-31T19:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Farewell Sweet Prince ๐Ÿฅน #avfc ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŸก Villarreal are closing in on deal to sign Bertrand Traor from Aston Villa. Agreement almost completed as per @javimatagil. Villa gave the green light today after Morgan Rogers deal. @MatteMoretto ๐Ÿค๐Ÿป https://t.co/rZhaSNDM9u ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŸก Villarreal are closing in on deal to sign Bertrand Traor from Aston Villa. Agreement almost completed as per @javimatagil. Villa gave the green light today after Morgan Rogers deal. @MatteMoretto ๐Ÿค๐Ÿป https://t.co/rZhaSNDM9u"
X Link 2024-02-01T18:59Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements

"Who was I talking about here as a signing I would have targeted for #avfc back in August Sounds like Alex Scotts looking good again tonight ๐Ÿ˜‰ @ThatGarateyjc Creative player mainly wide left obvs young still but a tremendous prospect available at around 20m. Not far off what were getting for Aaron R. I dont have Monchis number though sadly. @ThatGarateyjc Creative player mainly wide left obvs young still but a tremendous prospect available at around 20m. Not far off what were getting for Aaron R. I dont have Monchis number though sadly"
X Link 2024-02-01T20:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Getting there now weve signed a RB (Kosta) and the young low cost back-up GK (Gauci). Summer Think priority [--] is a starting RB (so Konsa stays at CB) that CM (6/8 to cover Kamara and Luiz) and to assess the striker role to support/cover Ollie. #AVFC @Alex_Berwick We dont need many IMO. As it stands we need a new starting wide forward to partner OW a RB a CM to better cover or support BK and DL. Then a back-up GK relatively young and low cost. Quite a few squad fillers to move on. Should use U23/loanees to fill gaps. @Alex_Berwick We dont need many IMO. As it stands we need a new starting wide"
X Link 2024-02-01T22:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ Interesting opening [--] for the two CBs Gary Neville stated - as if were fact - are the best in the PL. Interesting opening [--] for the two CBs Gary Neville stated - as if were fact - are the best in the PL"
X Link 2024-02-04T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@AVFC4CGSC Yes. So often once a reputation has been awarded it seems fixed in place without much ongoing analysis"
X Link 2024-02-04T18:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@andclements @JackGrimse It was all a bit strange. Obviously there was zero mention of our injury list - second string defence - but I didnt expect there to be. The portrayal of shock at Chelsea leading was hugely over the top - its PL v PL in a replay. Thicker skins needed from us probably"
X Link 2024-02-08T11:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@danbardell As a more general observation weve been dropping points since Christmas but if we can zoom out and look at the progress were making were currently above three clubs who finished above us last season - Utd Newcastle and Brighton. #AVFC"
X Link 2024-02-12T12:04Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements

"@danbardell If we can get to a place where were consistently in the top six for the next few seasons thats some achievement. Were on track for that but there will always be challenges along the way. Yesterday was much much better - lost to a late sucker punch really. It happens. #AVFC"
X Link 2024-02-12T12:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"so it would look like this: Emi Carlos Torres Lenglet Cash Luiz McGinn Moreno Bailey Watkins Ramsey Pau steps into midfield when were on the ball and back into defence when OOP. Its not that crazy is it #avfc I look at the Villa squad now and see two attack-minded full backs two CBs who should have been back-ups only and now no cool-in-possession deep CM and think - Id play Pau in midfield. Or at least as the middle CB in a three coming into midfield frequently. #AVFC I look at the Villa squad now and see two attack-minded full backs two CBs who should have been back-ups only and now no"
X Link 2024-02-12T18:21Z [----] followers, 23.9K engagements

"Given Villa are currently light in defence and now defensive midfield I wonder whether well see Lamare Bogarde training with the senior squad and potentially in contention for a bench spot Mooted loan to a Championship club didnt happen and hes back with the U23s #AVFC"
X Link 2024-02-13T09:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Sigh. Ive watched little of the Champions League since it became paid-for coverage and it looks like the FA Cup is going the same way too. ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿšจ TNT Sports will be the new home of the Emirates FA Cup from 2025/26 โšฝ Watch more games than ever before from the worlds oldest national football competition ๐Ÿ† @EmiratesFACup @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/P6EYN4fJWL ๐Ÿšจ TNT Sports will be the new home of the Emirates FA Cup from 2025/26 โšฝ Watch more games than ever before from the worlds oldest national football competition ๐Ÿ† @EmiratesFACup @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/P6EYN4fJWL"
X Link 2024-02-15T17:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ @Avillafan It is. The figures wont be a surprise to the club. Yes I would think Digne will go (hence the signing of Lino as a potential LB back up to Moreno) and well surely see Coutinho move on. Hopefully Napoli sign LD permanently. After that who knows"
X Link 2024-02-19T10:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Ooof. Theres down to the bare bones and then theres Villas defensive situation - four main CBs all injured. Hopefully Paus withdrawal more a precaution and that Ezris not far off. Bit of a relief to get this one done today #avfc ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ ๐Ÿ‘"
X Link 2024-02-24T17:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@ThatGarateyjc Sat here shaking my head when he said that"
X Link 2024-02-28T19:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Doesnt seem to be much logic in a lot of the transfer rumours Ive been seeing recently how can we need to sell some key players this summer and be in for Paqueta ๐Ÿค” #avfc Aston Villa may attempt to sign West Hams Lucas Paqueta in the Summer. @DeanJonesSoccer https://t.co/0TMuYvRl4y Aston Villa may attempt to sign West Hams Lucas Paqueta in the Summer. @DeanJonesSoccer https://t.co/0TMuYvRl4y"
X Link 2024-03-05T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@MiguelDelaney Confirmed qualifiers this week - Bayern PSG City Real Madrid ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ"
X Link 2024-03-07T12:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"What should #avfc fans be worried about Emerys transformed this club from relegation candidates to top four challengers in 12-18 months. Analyse a poor performance by all means but using a bad [--] mins to reprise an old discussion seems like a big stretch. Should Aston Villa fans be worried ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ @Carra23 and @IanWright0 draw comparisons between Arsenal and Aston Villa under Unai Emery ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/jzU3ut8WZK Should Aston Villa fans be worried ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ @Carra23 and @IanWright0 draw comparisons between Arsenal and Aston Villa under Unai Emery ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/jzU3ut8WZK"
X Link 2024-03-12T10:44Z [----] followers, 27K engagements

"If you didnt know the result of the Villa game earlier and just saw this post what would you think the scoreline was #avfc ๐Ÿค” Are Aston Villa distracted by their Europa Conference League campaign ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/SJx1oKROJF Are Aston Villa distracted by their Europa Conference League campaign ๐Ÿค” https://t.co/SJx1oKROJF"
X Link 2024-03-17T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@mistersimons Fair enough. I think it read as if Villa were beaten by a few goals. A point away at 7th placed West Ham is decent I think"
X Link 2024-03-17T20:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@TalkinTactics Good shout. Yeah I think hes rebuilding his rep well after a tough time at Everton ๐Ÿ‘"
X Link 2024-03-20T14:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@savegrassroots Its about [---]. Limited course dates released once a year I think. Why dont we produce as many coaches as Spain Italy Germany Well ๐Ÿคทโ™‚"
X Link 2024-03-22T08:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ @mjmarr_star Im not convinced Pau is fully fit following his injury BTW. And we know both Tielemans and Bailey have struggled with fatigue and niggles recently - I dont think these decisions were completely unenforced"
X Link 2024-04-04T09:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ @mjmarr_star Yes. And while Im reluctant to see it I think well see Dougie out of the X1 on Saturday to avoid that 10th booking. Hes also barely been rested all season"
X Link 2024-04-04T09:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@1874Pritch @craighiggy Yep - I thought the plan was to have Sousa as backup LB next season but hes had little game time at Plymouth and doesnt start so not ready yet. Dont know what to expect from Kosta. Need a RCB/RB and I can see why weve been linked with Hermoso - a LCB/LB"
X Link 2024-04-07T11:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@AVFCTranstweet CM (6-8) RCB/RB. Possibly LB if we need to sell Digne"
X Link 2024-04-07T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick What I noticed that I found interesting was Ollies positioning. Seemed v deliberately to be on Gabriels left shoulder. Stayed away from Saliba left him to it. Look at all his chances and his goal. Isolated the weaker of the two CBs and disrupted the partnership"
X Link 2024-04-15T14:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"One full-back returns from injury (Cash) another one succumbs to injury (Moreno). ๐Ÿ™„ #avfc #AVFC's Alex Moreno has been ruled out for up to three weeks after sustaining a calf injury. The left-back will miss Thursday's UECL QF second leg vs Lille and the following two Premier League games vs Bournemouth and Chelsea as a minimum. #AVFC's Alex Moreno has been ruled out for up to three weeks after sustaining a calf injury. The left-back will miss Thursday's UECL QF second leg vs Lille and the following two Premier League games vs Bournemouth and Chelsea as a minimum"
X Link 2024-04-17T17:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@tomrobbo89 Yep. Im just about old enough to remember a certain Liverpool GK being hailed as a hero for his spaghetti legs routine in a European cup final penalty shootout victory"
X Link 2024-04-19T09:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@ThatGarateyjc Unais press conference earlier"
X Link 2024-04-19T14:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"A fair bit of scepticism around - outside of the club - when Villa paid 15m for Morgan Rogers. Phrases like #avfc have had their pants pulled down used a lot. The lad seems to have started well enough"
X Link 2024-04-21T15:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@tompmcgowan @Alex_Berwick They have. And how did Bailey did that out today Hes clearly not fully fit. Amazing effort all round"
X Link 2024-04-21T16:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Im not going to (will try not to at least) complain about Premier League referees again ๐Ÿ™„ #avfc"
X Link 2024-05-02T20:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Defeat in Europe for Villa as we edge closer to qualifying for the Champions League. #avfc"
X Link 2024-05-02T21:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JMGray80 Have always felt uneasy about #avfc being installed as faves to win the UECL. Clubs first Euro comp since [----]. Vast majority of this squad havent played Euro football before. Whens the last time clubs like Olympiakos Ajax (both down from UEL) and Lille werent in Europe"
X Link 2024-05-03T06:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@danbardell Read a few pre-match predictions of three four goal victories. Was never going to happen. Been mostly overlooked that Olympiakos dropped into this competition from the Europa League and play in Europe every season. Were very much Euro rookies still"
X Link 2024-05-03T08:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Hes not wrong. From an #avfc point of view Lille had a free weekend between their ties with us (we played away at Arsenal) and Olympiakos have had their league fixture this weekend postponed; Villa are away at Brighton. Other leagues try to help their clubs to succeed. Klopp says fixture schedule in England responsible for so many PL teams bowing out of Europe early: "A bit of advice from an old man on the way out." Klopp says fixture schedule in England responsible for so many PL teams bowing out of Europe early: "A bit of advice from an old man on the way out.""
X Link 2024-05-03T09:15Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Seemed to play that match as if it was a second leg and we were two or three down right from the start. Saw lots of images of Unai shouting calm while the players were charging around all over the place"
X Link 2024-05-03T09:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Absolutely refuse to believe it though. Too good to be true"
X Link 2024-05-08T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Would indeed be a superb signing Haha - thank you good spot. Youris was yesterday and Dougies is tomorrow โ˜บ #UTV"
X Link 2024-05-08T11:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ 100%. I dont even think its particularly close in terms of the level of improvement and progression Unai has delivered this season"
X Link 2024-05-09T12:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick @jmhart1 Ideally we can shift Chambers and Dendonker and replace them with a pacy RCB/RB and a 6/8 CM. Coutinho too to free up a space for a wide midfielder. What happens at LB and with Diego could be interesting"
X Link 2024-05-10T09:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Its literally as if hes downloaded my brain: If Villa dont get a result v Liverpool and Spurs do v City Villa need to get something v Palace while Spurs play Sheff Utd Yes Paul. Yes. I know. ๐Ÿ˜ž"
X Link 2024-05-12T17:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick Yes. Said before Id have a RB/RCB high on the shopping list the summer so we can allow Ezri into CB. Someone whos comfortable wider than he is. Could see that Gomez overlap run/jog a mile off last night but we were too narrow to track it and stop it"
X Link 2024-05-14T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Just getting worse that challenge on De Bruyne and now that on Ederson. Horrendous. Hard to watch this treatment of Foden. Getting lumps kicked out of him. ๐Ÿ˜” Hard to watch this treatment of Foden. Getting lumps kicked out of him. ๐Ÿ˜”"
X Link 2024-05-14T20:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Thinking about the perceived late season Villa wobble. Last five PL games: won v Arsenal Bournemouth. Draws with Chelsea and Liverpool. Defeat at Brighton. Thats with four Euro matches in between too. Not brilliant but not bad. The nerve held ๐Ÿ‘ #avfc"
X Link 2024-05-15T08:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Son_Lyme @KeslerSZN Qualified for Champions League and Sign Ross Barkley dont fit together. Talented player whos had a good season but I think were moving in a different direction now"
X Link 2024-05-17T08:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@AVFCTranstweet Really hope he doesnt. Want him to continue the Ipswich story but if he chooses to take one of the opportunities in front of him Brighton makes a lot of sense. Chelsea chew up and spit out world class coaches"
X Link 2024-05-23T16:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@AVFC4CGSC @AVFCTranstweet Not so sure about Chelsea; it may not reflect badly on departing coaches but Potters career has stalled. I guess I just dont want to see a very good young coach treated poorly"
X Link 2024-05-23T17:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ How can a club look at his record last season and think yep hes the coach for us He probably wont have much margin for error at Plymouth either given they escaped relegation on the final day"
X Link 2024-05-23T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@lmechegaray A (relatively) young and inexperienced (this will be his debut season as a head coach in a top league) coach with clear potential but at a club thats chewed through top class coaches in recent seasons. An impatient club thats given EM a [--] year deal. Strange mix"
X Link 2024-06-03T15:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Yep. Hes not even broken into a jog. As always we dont need two holding midfielders in there v opposition like this - they playing a low block. When he gets the ball hes playing short and safe"
X Link 2024-06-03T19:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ I think he could go Rice then Bellingham and Foden as 8s - Mainoo is the change if you need to be a little more cautious. With Stones - presumably - at CB hes more than capable of stepping into midfield with the ball so we can be a bit bolder with CM selections (I hope)"
X Link 2024-06-03T19:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@villa_woody1000 @JUSTIN_AVFC_ Ha It just did exactly the same to me and autocorrected when I typed in Mainoo ๐Ÿ˜‚"
X Link 2024-06-03T19:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ already looks better playing longer and quicker and getting into positions wide right to cross ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿค”"
X Link 2024-06-03T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ Looks so much better in that familiar role"
X Link 2024-06-03T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ ๐Ÿ˜‚"
X Link 2024-06-03T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@duncanlowen @JUSTIN_AVFC_ We could do if we set the rest of the defence up to adjust - say Walker Stones Branthwaite - so that works as a three. But I think hell be a back up RB or an inverted LB where he can see the game in front of him and pick his passes"
X Link 2024-06-03T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@lmechegaray Of course - we need to be smart. This doesnt look on the face of it like a smart deal though. Luiz is a big asset and if he needs to be sold we need to maximise his value. This feels like a compromise. But yes - may be no truth in it so lets wait and see"
X Link 2024-06-04T07:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Two years ago ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ‘‡ Back then I rated Gallagher as an energetic box-to-box CM. Since then hes developed and rounded off his game to become an all-round CM who can slot into 2-3 roles. And as we saw twice at VP last season is capable of delivering the spectacular too. #avfc Have seen a poll asking #avfc fans if we should sign Conor Gallagher this summer (lets assume its even a possibility). If that doesnt finish as a 100% yes ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคทโ™‚ Have seen a poll asking #avfc fans if we should sign Conor Gallagher this summer (lets assume its even a possibility). If that doesnt finish as a 100% yes ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคทโ™‚"
X Link 2024-06-04T19:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick That Engels moment v Spurs was probably the worst few seconds of the season for me. Remember him hitting the underside of the bar with that late header in the Cup Final We were at the other end of the stadium - thought it was in ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’จ"
X Link 2024-06-05T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Im taking the no chance from this post and clutching it tightly. It reads as if a deal looks unlikely though things can always change of course. #avfc ๐Ÿšจโšชโšซ Juventus and Aston Villa set to talk again about Douglas Luiz in the next days. The only way to make deal happen is by including players to join #AVFC or no chance. Understand Samuel Iling Jr has been discussed as an option as well as Weston McKennie. https://t.co/HeJKJyZCQS ๐Ÿšจโšชโšซ Juventus and Aston Villa set to talk again about Douglas Luiz in the next days. The only way to make deal happen is by including players to join #AVFC or no"
X Link 2024-06-10T16:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"If - when - Luiz leaves I think well go for Guendouzi over Gallagher. #avfc"
X Link 2024-06-11T08:23Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements

"@JMGray80 You can think both though cant you Its fine to rate Emery highly and feel disappointed to see a player he described as the light of the team leave especially as it feels forced on Villa to take an offer. Therell be a plan in place but I understand the reactions"
X Link 2024-06-11T10:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@TEEutvile I dont think its a good deal. 15m plus two players entering the last year of their contracts at Juve. I think we could have done a lot better"
X Link 2024-06-11T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@TyBracey @TEEutvile Id have preferred the straight fee. McKennies okay - not basing my opinion on social media I watch a bit of football - and SI-J looks potentially an exciting prospect though he plays in an area were well stocked. Do you think either would have been of interest independently"
X Link 2024-06-11T15:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@marshallavfc @Chrsmo @Omar_AVFC I can imagine that was a short convo with Barca ๐Ÿ˜‚"
X Link 2024-06-12T15:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Chrsmo @marshallavfc @Omar_AVFC The cynic in me - ๐Ÿ˜‰ - suggests that Juve have just got high book values for two players who they would probably have lost for free this time next year"
X Link 2024-06-12T15:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"All sorts of different goals here - top corner curlers from [--] yards ice-cool penalties headers a direct free-kick a direct corner () one-on-one finishes close-range tap ins first-time side-foot finishes. #avfc #Luiz ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿซถ ๐Ÿ™ Douglas Luiz is on the verge of leaving Aston Villa. The Brazilian has scored [--] Premier League goals for the Villans with some absolute worldies included. A thread of all his goals ๐Ÿงต #avfc https://t.co/MzR2t5vA65 Douglas Luiz is on the verge of leaving Aston Villa. The Brazilian has scored [--] Premier League goals for the Villans with some absolute worldies included. A"
X Link 2024-06-12T18:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@AVFCStatto Not many. I like Maatsen but we may have an incoming LB potentially in Iling. Chabolah is a versatile defender who would fit into our set-up. Id be tempted to do some serious due diligence on Romeo Lavia check out his injury issue. Really liked him at Southampton"
X Link 2024-06-13T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ #avfc @AVFCTheReligion Wouldnt mind Maatsen if we do have to move Digne on but not at that price. Nowhere near that price; hes had [--] PL start. @AVFCTheReligion Wouldnt mind Maatsen if we do have to move Digne on but not at that price. Nowhere near that price; hes had [--] PL start"
X Link 2024-06-14T13:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"and away again. #avfc ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿค” . And away again. 10th PL season in a row ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™„ #avfc . And away again. 10th PL season in a row ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™„ #avfc"
X Link 2024-06-18T08:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Total_Villa no-one expects England to play with two central strikers surely Southgate never has its not his structure. Well only see it as a late last resort when losing"
X Link 2024-06-19T15:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@umirf1 Good points. But the way he speaks is almost as if KP has been a key part of the team and then injured just before the tournament. Hes had a long time to plan a midfield without KP. Thats the disappointing nature of the comment for me"
X Link 2024-06-21T12:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@HodgsonHoward @JUSTIN_AVFC_ @JMGray80 Well probably buy him back for the same amount in a year or two if this trend continues ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‚"
X Link 2024-06-22T11:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@LoveMcGrathpod Every clubs entitled to place whatever value they choose on a player surely Think I read the Maatsen release clause was 35m so our offers in line with that. Omari has been tagged as a special talent for over a year by some non-Villa accounts so"
X Link 2024-06-22T14:26Z [----] followers, 24.8K engagements

"@LoveMcGrathpod We paid 19-20m for a teenager striker playing MLS [--] months ago ๐Ÿคทโ™‚ Kellyman is the same age has a season of being part of a PL squad played in a European club competition and has home grown value so Im not sure it can be labelled as an inflated fee"
X Link 2024-06-22T14:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"See - this is why #avfc are starting to realise its star Academy players should be valued highly. Reported interest from Barca in Philogene who we sold less than a year ago to Hull. Clubs will pay for talent and potential"
X Link 2024-06-25T09:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@lmechegaray Lots of talk about Southgates bravery with his squad selection - had me briefly excited. But not a single minute so far for Gordon Palmer Mainoo Wharton. Look England are through so the jobs done but theres not much to inspire and get behind so far"
X Link 2024-06-25T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@jmhart1 The Transfermarkt valuation posts seemed to have stopped since the Kellyman deal but it currently says 15m for Anderson. Mind you also says 18m for Archie Gray"
X Link 2024-06-30T08:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Ah thats one of the happiest moments Ive had watching England. Watkins Screamed that like a Villa goal. Reminds me of how I felt when Platt scored in [----] ๐Ÿ˜€ #avfc"
X Link 2024-07-10T21:00Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements

"@Ant_Mossarelli @TyBracey Yep. No idea if hes even being considered but I think Ferran is perhaps the most gettable of those. Covers four positions performed in the PL before still only 24"
X Link 2024-07-19T12:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@DannyLast @FotMob Planning Sweden and Denmark late Oct/early Nov"
X Link 2024-07-31T07:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@sidlowe What do you think Sid A good fit for this Villa side with Emery Assuming theres any truth in a potential deal"
X Link 2024-08-07T08:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Bogarde getting plenty of minutes in pre season and starts again tonight ๐Ÿ‘€ Given Villa are currently light in defence and now defensive midfield I wonder whether well see Lamare Bogarde training with the senior squad and potentially in contention for a bench spot Mooted loan to a Championship club didnt happen and hes back with the U23s #AVFC Given Villa are currently light in defence and now defensive midfield I wonder whether well see Lamare Bogarde training with the senior squad and potentially in contention for a bench spot Mooted loan to a Championship club didnt happen and hes back"
X Link 2024-08-07T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Checking in on my #avfc transfer wish list from May: 6-8 CM: Onana โœ… LB: Maatsen โœ… RCB/RB: Geertruidaโ“ R/F winger: Philogene โœ… Still room for a versatile forward with Diabys departure hopefully. @VillaViews_ At the minimum a 6-8 CM to cover Kamara and add depth to midfield; an RCB/RB with pace to play that Konsa role (so EK can play CB). Possibly an LB or versatile LCB and perhaps another winger right footed. @VillaViews_ At the minimum a 6-8 CM to cover Kamara and add depth to midfield; an RCB/RB with pace to play that Konsa role (so EK can play CB). Possibly an LB or versatile LCB and"
X Link 2024-08-08T09:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"CB vacancy now at West Ham ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿšจ Done deal between Shabab Al-Ahli & West Ham United for permanent transfer of Kurt Zouma. Agreement reached by clubs - #WHUFC centre-back to Dubai-based side on free transfer. 1yr left on contract so wages saved. Set to take medical + sign @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3TcYoPWMXR ๐Ÿšจ Done deal between Shabab Al-Ahli & West Ham United for permanent transfer of Kurt Zouma. Agreement reached by clubs - #WHUFC centre-back to Dubai-based side on free transfer. 1yr left on contract so wages saved. Set to take medical + sign @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3TcYoPWMXR"
X Link 2024-08-08T10:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"and reports tonight that Bogarde is close to a new contract and potentially part of the first team squad this season. Reward for grabbing his chance in these pre-season games ๐Ÿ‘ #Bogarde #avfc"
X Link 2024-08-08T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I mean I think well have our work cut out to make the top four again but Im not sure Id give Villa a 7% chance But then I wouldnt put Newcastle at 26% over Spurs (who were two points off it last season) at 17% #avfc According to @OptaAnalyst seven teams have a better chance of finishing in the top four this season than Aston Villa ๐Ÿค” #AVFC https://t.co/II3W8bB1xj According to @OptaAnalyst seven teams have a better chance of finishing in the top four this season than Aston Villa ๐Ÿค” #AVFC https://t.co/II3W8bB1xj"
X Link 2024-08-12T16:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@theavfcfaithful 6/10 as it stands now. Lost two key players. Maatsen and Onana are good quality and improve areas of the team but we head into the season worryingly light in both boxes - havent yet strengthened at CB/RB or in the forward positions. #avfc"
X Link 2024-08-13T12:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Me waiting to hear what Unai has to say about Jhon Duran #avfc #Duran"
X Link 2024-08-16T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Feared opening away at West Ham but worked in our favour - before theyve got Todiba etc up to speed. Thought Villa were pretty good; Onana was superb with and without the ball. Youri and Rogers impressive too. And Duran Game changer thats what he is. #avfc"
X Link 2024-08-17T19:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JUSTIN_AVFC_ True. Whatever technicalities theyre managing to massage what theyre doing is surely the reason PSR was introduced. Ludicrous levels of spending a bloated squad long contracts that keep players in situ for so long that careers can be derailed"
X Link 2024-08-19T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Alex_Berwick @Trentvilla1 @espenstrand I cant see Fulham being able to pay the kind of wages Diegos on at Villa. Bet hes on a fab contract with us"
X Link 2024-08-20T22:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@espenstrand @Alex_Berwick @Trentvilla1 I agree. Not the point Im making. What Im saying is that either Fulham didnt want to offer enough for Carlos and/or pay him as much as he wanted. Thats why the transfer hasnt gone through"
X Link 2024-08-20T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Hmmm. Raheem Sterling doesnt feel like a Villa signing. Not for this current #avfc squad in any case with the direction were moving in recruitment wise. Not sure how open we are to adding such a high profile player to this group. ๐ŸšจAston Villa are monitoring the Raheem Sterling situation. @JacobsBen @LondonBluePod #avfc ๐ŸšจAston Villa are monitoring the Raheem Sterling situation. @JacobsBen @LondonBluePod #avfc"
X Link 2024-08-21T11:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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