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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3885 on: January 25, 2026, 06:32:41 PM »
Bailey of a few years ago. Glad to see he’s got his act together as this squad doesn’t accept shirkers.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3886 on: January 25, 2026, 06:34:57 PM »
It's probably done him no harm going out and remembering how things are at other clubs with other coaches and players and then returning to the home Emery has created.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3887 on: January 25, 2026, 07:15:48 PM »
Very on board for the first half of the season to be Buendia's redemption arc and the second half to be Bailey's.
Thinking which other players who flattered to deceive that we could bring back - Stan the Man, anyone?

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3888 on: January 25, 2026, 09:46:18 PM »
I was a bit sad to see the unenthused and event mocking responses to Leon's return this season. It's worth us all watching the 'every goal from 23-24' video once in a while to remember just how incredible he was that season. Last season's collapse in form was one of the most stark I can remember and he must be a complex, fragile character. But looking lean, trusting his body and coming into a performing side, maybe he can get near his best form again. It would be wonderful for him and for us.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3889 on: Today at 01:54:06 AM »
Leon is the man. Please stay healthy and appreciate your chance.


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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3890 on: Today at 01:55:35 AM »
His Villa team-mates seem very happy to have him back, judging by their Insta posts.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3891 on: Today at 07:05:37 AM »
Very good cameo in the second half. Hoping that continues to the end of the season, he could (will) be vital. If so, I think that'll be the end of Guessand at VP

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3892 on: Today at 07:51:16 AM »
The energy in his performance would suggest he's pleased to be back. I'm pleased, you're pleased. We're all pleased.

I hope he chooses the same drink in the last chance saloon as Little Emi.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3893 on: Today at 08:33:26 AM »
He'll probably only drink Baileys

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #3894 on: Today at 09:36:04 AM »
His Villa team-mates seem very happy to have him back, judging by their Insta posts.

The squad seem very good at consciously rallying around players they think could feel distant or uninvolved. Remember feeling the early celebrations with Duran felt intentional. Bailey will absolutely categorically need that to perform at his best.

A happy environment is a productive one.

 


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