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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Mister E on March 14, 2026, 02:05:31 PM

Title: Who would you have back?
Post by: Mister E on March 14, 2026, 02:05:31 PM: If you were able to bring one ex-Villa player back who is currently playing, who would it be?

For me, it's - surprisingly, perhaps - Finn Azaz. He's 25, and in his prime, stays fit, seems able to mix it physically and performs a valuable function: he connects defence with attack, finds space well, receives the ball cleverly and quickly sees the lay-off / forward pass; and has good feet. He also has a decent shot and set-piece capability. In 32 games this season, he has 8 goals and 3 assists.
He'd slot in behind the attack and provide the continuity that we sometimes lack, giving Rogers more space and being more robust than lil' Emi.

Not gonna happen, of course, but watching him again today got me thinking: who could you see fitting into the current Villa set-up?
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 14, 2026, 02:15:17 PM: We've already had too many back.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 14, 2026, 02:15:39 PM: I’m watching Azaz now and he would be a great replacement for Ollie.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 14, 2026, 02:17:08 PM: Quote from: Sexual Ealing on Today at 02:15:17 PM
We've already had too many back.

Before he came back I would’ve said Bailey.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: Mister E on March 14, 2026, 02:25:17 PM: Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on Today at 02:15:39 PM
I’m watching Azaz now and he would be a great replacement for Ollie.
Hmmm, not sure a replacement; he doesn't have the quick skills of Rogers. But, he'd certainly complement him.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: Mister E on March 14, 2026, 02:26:14 PM: Quote from: Sexual Ealing on Today at 02:15:17 PM
We've already had too many back.
not necessarily the right ones...
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: paul_e on March 14, 2026, 02:28:00 PM: Asensio for me, he gave an intelligence and calmness to our attack that we haven't replaced.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2026, 02:47:31 PM: Diaby
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Post by: Monty on March 14, 2026, 02:54:31 PM: Ramsay, honestly. George Ramsay, I mean. Obviously.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 14, 2026, 02:58:06 PM: Boubacar Kamara.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: olaftab on March 14, 2026, 03:22:13 PM: Quote from: Dave on Today at 02:47:31 PM
Diaby
x2
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: garyellis on March 14, 2026, 03:30:47 PM: WBA 1-0 up
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Post by: garyellis on March 14, 2026, 03:32:19 PM: Oh dear wrong thread. Re Albion
But nobody regarding this thread
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Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 14, 2026, 03:33:19 PM: Ramsey. Should still be here.
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Post by: garyellis on March 14, 2026, 03:33:39 PM: As an after thought if loans count then Rashford
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: Gareth on March 14, 2026, 04:29:46 PM: Rashford
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Post by: Demitri_C on March 14, 2026, 06:40:41 PM: Diaby hands down
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: brontebilly on March 14, 2026, 06:55:43 PM: Quote from: Brend'Watkins on Today at 03:33:19 PM
Ramsey. Should still be here.

Agreed. Grealish would still have his uses.
Title: Re: Who would you have back?
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 14, 2026, 07:14:42 PM: Malen.

*runs and hides*