Jacob Ramsey

[Dave]

We’re going to need him to start getting among the goals again. I expect he’ll be starting now Bailey is out. JJ is looking very sharp, it has to be said.

In terms of the job they do, I'd assume Philogene would be getting Bailey's spot?

I’d think Unai would probably go McGinn on the right and JJ on the left.

And would be sensible to do so as they both offer much more than Philogene at the moment.

Yeah. Makes sense to give Philogene a few confidence boosting cameos against tiring defenders before starting whole games.  He can play both wings too, so emery can target the full back that’s booked or noticeably knackered.  Along with Duran that’s two natural “finishers” that could make a big difference.

It would strike me as odd, given he left us last summer even though we wanted him to stay because he wanted to play matches and wasn't happy with a bit-part role. If he then agrees to come back, even though first-team Premier League football was on the table with Ipswich and Everton and even when the main competition for his place in the team gets injured, he still only gets a few minutes here and there off the bench?

Surely he wouldn't have come back to us if he hadn't been given certain reassurances about playing time?

[coreyfeldman]

he's getting close to his pre injury self i think, he was very good tonight and what a joy to see one of us scoring in the champions league

[Footy-Vill]

Delighted seeing Ramsey score.
He was being harranged all match fouled numerous times and needed more protection.
Was a stand out performer and he's getting to peak levels again as others have observed too I completely agree.

[VILLA MOLE]

was a bit worried when someone trod on his foot ,  but he looked very good today

[Footy-Vill]

was a bit worried when someone trod on his foot ,  but he looked very good today

He was a marked man.
The right back grabbed him round the neck to pull him back and got away without a booking.

[Dogtanian]

was a bit worried when someone trod on his foot ,  but he looked very good today

And me, at one point it looked like he was blarting and I thought that was it.

[manic-road]

After last seasons write off through injury, JJ seems to be more influential by the match. I can see both him and Rogers being in the full England squad soon.

[Drummond]

was a bit worried when someone trod on his foot ,  but he looked very good today

And me, at one point it looked like he was blarting and I thought that was it.

Me too, had that gut - wrenching feeling... Then he got up and ran a bit, and I was still expecting him to have to come off... Fingers crossed he's OK today.

[LeeB]

Him and Rogers together look like they could be very productive, they compliment each other, but then the whole midfield does.

I really think we look a better balanced team now than last year.

[Drummond]

We do look more balanced, and we've still got Kamara and Bailey to come back in too. Lots of choice and the ability to shore things up or just go for it with players who can play in multiple positions.

[Smithy]

Him and Rogers together look like they could be very productive, they compliment each other, but then the whole midfield does.

I really think we look a better balanced team now than last year.

I'd hate to be playing against those two when they're both turned and running full pelt at you.  Given we've probably got Ollie and possibly Leon doing similar at the same time, we're going to give some defenders a really torrid time this season.

[Toronto Villa]

The JJ, Duran relationship is one to watch too. The goal at West Ham and now the one from last night that was disallowed set up by a similar clever inside pass from JJ to JD.

[Somniloquism]

The JJ, Duran relationship is one to watch too. The goal at West Ham and now the one from last night that was disallowed set up by a similar clever inside pass from JJ to JD.

JD's pass into the path of JJ wasn't a bad one either in the first place. Perfect into his pace.

[Toronto Villa]

The JJ, Duran relationship is one to watch too. The goal at West Ham and now the one from last night that was disallowed set up by a similar clever inside pass from JJ to JD.

JD's pass into the path of JJ wasn't a bad one either in the first place. Perfect into his pace.

Yeh that was brilliant too. His left foot is a thing of beauty.

[Demitri_C]

Him and Rogers together look like they could be very productive, they compliment each other, but then the whole midfield does.

I really think we look a better balanced team now than last year.

Yeah it looks good so far. But i think we need to be playing the better sides and see how we do before we know 100%. Early signs are definitely promising though.