In terms of 37-year-old former Manchester United wingers who have since honed their craft in a new position and made a triumphant return to their former club in the summer of 2021, Ashley Young is faring considerably better than Cristiano Ronaldo. With his contribution to a spirited victory at Spurs, the Aston Villa veteran can also claim to have had more of a positive impact on Erik ten Hag’s side this season.Young referred to himself as “old school”, as well as the “grandad”, “the senior member” and the “leader” of the squad in an interview late last year; as the oldest outfielder by eight years in the Villa starting XI which won in north London on New Year’s Day, it is a role he has had to embrace. But he has been impeccable in setting the standard under Unai Emery. Seeing a teammate who turns 38 this summer outpacing Heung-min Son really must stir the soul and his goal-line clearance from Harry Kane’s header was crucial.This has already been one of the great underrated careers for an English player. Young has won the Premier League, Serie A, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup, played under Sir Alex Ferguson, Louis van Gaal, Aidy Boothroyd, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Gerard Houllier, featured in a World Cup semi-final, ranks 40th for all-time Premier League appearances above Gary Neville and Ashley Cole, made his debut in the old First Division and remains as consistent and reliable as ever. He is still a manager’s dream in his 20th season as a professional.
Nice f365 write-upQuoteIn terms of 37-year-old former Manchester United wingers who have since honed their craft in a new position and made a triumphant return to their former club in the summer of 2021, Ashley Young is faring considerably better than Cristiano Ronaldo. With his contribution to a spirited victory at Spurs, the Aston Villa veteran can also claim to have had more of a positive impact on Erik ten Hag’s side this season.Young referred to himself as “old school”, as well as the “grandad”, “the senior member” and the “leader” of the squad in an interview late last year; as the oldest outfielder by eight years in the Villa starting XI which won in north London on New Year’s Day, it is a role he has had to embrace. But he has been impeccable in setting the standard under Unai Emery. Seeing a teammate who turns 38 this summer outpacing Heung-min Son really must stir the soul and his goal-line clearance from Harry Kane’s header was crucial.This has already been one of the great underrated careers for an English player. Young has won the Premier League, Serie A, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup, played under Sir Alex Ferguson, Louis van Gaal, Aidy Boothroyd, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Gerard Houllier, featured in a World Cup semi-final, ranks 40th for all-time Premier League appearances above Gary Neville and Ashley Cole, made his debut in the old First Division and remains as consistent and reliable as ever. He is still a manager’s dream in his 20th season as a professional.
Very interesting Ashley Young interviewed on sky before the game against Leeds said there was a plan by Emery for him and his role.As well as alluding to a specific game plan for the team.
Quote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:40:39 PMVery interesting Ashley Young interviewed on sky before the game against Leeds said there was a plan by Emery for him and his role.As well as alluding to a specific game plan for the team.Even bad managers have a plan.
Well ... Emery is going to set it up to be able to win the match.
Quote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:46:53 PMWell ... Emery is going to set it up to be able to win the match. That's what managers do, normally.
Quote from: Mister E on January 13, 2023, 07:49:23 PMQuote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:46:53 PMWell ... Emery is going to set it up to be able to win the match. That's what managers do, normally.No some set out not to lose!High Ho Aston Villa!
Quote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:54:35 PMQuote from: Mister E on January 13, 2023, 07:49:23 PMQuote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:46:53 PMWell ... Emery is going to set it up to be able to win the match. That's what managers do, normally.No some set out not to lose!High Ho Aston Villa!At home, against a lower-mid table team?Pls get a grip.
Quote from: Mister E on January 13, 2023, 07:57:22 PMQuote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:54:35 PMQuote from: Mister E on January 13, 2023, 07:49:23 PMQuote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:46:53 PMWell ... Emery is going to set it up to be able to win the match. That's what managers do, normally.No some set out not to lose!High Ho Aston Villa!At home, against a lower-mid table team?Pls get a grip.Youre not making senseEmery set us out to win with a plan.Just you see!
Quote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:59:18 PMQuote from: Mister E on January 13, 2023, 07:57:22 PMQuote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:54:35 PMQuote from: Mister E on January 13, 2023, 07:49:23 PMQuote from: Footy-Vill on January 13, 2023, 07:46:53 PMWell ... Emery is going to set it up to be able to win the match. That's what managers do, normally.No some set out not to lose!High Ho Aston Villa!At home, against a lower-mid table team?Pls get a grip.Youre not making senseEmery set us out to win with a plan.Just you see!Emery sets us up to win - exactly what he should be doing, which is why your earlier post was nonsensical.