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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #195 on: October 02, 2020, 03:31:04 PM »
We’ve spent £200m and don’t have the depth. 

We have better depth than last year and next year it will be deeper again. I expect by this time next season 5 or 6 of the players we saw last to be gone. That’s still a lot of turnover in a short space of time.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #196 on: October 02, 2020, 03:50:06 PM »
We have depth. the problem is that in almost every case the backup player isn't able to play at a consistent level that matches the first 11, they're either consistent but not good enough or too erratic.

If a couple of people are missing then we can cover for it but if we replace all 11 and 5-6 have a bad night (as happened last night) then it looks a mess.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #197 on: October 02, 2020, 04:29:15 PM »
Guess so Paul and cup competitions have sadly long paled into insignificance compared to a spot in the Premier League.

The aim surely is to build a squad that can be competitive in all competitions (including Europe hopefully), but we are a way off that at the moment.

The 2nd line is the key here, we don't have the depth right now so what focus gives us the best chance to build that depth of quality over the next few windows? I think everyone knows it's all about league placing if they're honest with themselves.

Agree Paul, but I would be hoping the ambition is slightly higher than simply surviving  this season.  I think the problem is that currently there are still a few too many positions where we are only one injury or suspension away from having a significantly poorer replacement in the side.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #198 on: October 02, 2020, 04:48:45 PM »
I'd imagine the same applies to most, if not all, sides that will finish outside the top 8.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #199 on: October 02, 2020, 06:14:37 PM »
I'd imagine the same applies to most, if not all, sides that will finish outside the top 8.

True PWS and we are where we are at the moment, which looks a stronger position than last season.  Guess I was talking about where I hope we will be in a few seasons. 

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #200 on: October 02, 2020, 06:54:16 PM »
Disappointing to go out to a lower league side once again ...I   accept that "survival"  is the principal aim for the club but not wishing to progress further in a cup irrespective of its standing is not something that sits well with me - if it's good enough for Citeh  it should be for us - facing Spuds would have been a challenge that would have demonstrated any significant improvement of the  starting eleven - but the modern game is all about cash and premier league status - I'd just love us to win a cup again

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #201 on: October 02, 2020, 07:04:55 PM »
It is a shame ? One game before January to get into the quarters could we not have been a bit stronger and then brought them off if and when we were comfortable,  leaves everything a bit flat 🙁

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #202 on: October 02, 2020, 11:38:21 PM »
https://underagaslitlamp.com/2020/10/02/anwar-el-ghazi-and-henri-lansbury-leave-twitter-amidst-fan-backlash/

I mean I think they’re not good enough and all but this is a bit much.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #203 on: October 03, 2020, 12:04:56 AM »
I’m sorry but anyone who goes to the lengths of personal abuse directly to a footballer is a massive wanker. In the end they are just players. But they are also real people too. I don’t get anyone who would do this.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #204 on: October 03, 2020, 12:40:41 AM »
Let's hope they don't come here for reassurance then shall we.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #205 on: October 03, 2020, 12:42:11 AM »
I’m sorry but anyone who goes to the lengths of personal abuse directly to a footballer is a massive wanker. In the end they are just players. But they are also real people too. I don’t get anyone who would do this.

A few suspects on here for starters.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #206 on: October 03, 2020, 12:43:17 AM »
Let's hope they don't come here for reassurance then shall we.

 :D :D

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #207 on: October 03, 2020, 07:58:20 AM »
I hope all you Twitter users are proud of yourselves :)

Aston Villa pair deactivate Twitter accounts after Stoke City defeat

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #208 on: October 03, 2020, 08:31:21 AM »
It’s actually tragic that individuals would bother to do that. You must have very little going on in your live to give abuse directly to a footballer or anyone else online.

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Re: Aston Villa 0 v Stoke 1 Post-Match Thread
« Reply #209 on: October 03, 2020, 08:37:41 AM »
Just as well Henry doesn’t frequent on here or he would have a serious meltdown of social media insecurity.

 


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