Unai Emery

[Sexual Ealing]

When he arrived, looking at the fixtures, the vast majority of us would've predicted 0/12 from Man Utd, Spurs, Man City, Arsenal. We got 6/12.

I'll take it.

[pauliewalnuts]

Three weeks ago we were 3 points off 6th place. It’s now 10 points behind. I don’t think much of the emperor’s new clothes.

To be fair, we've played by far the two best sides in the league in those 3 weeks.

Arsenal haven't been in great form at all though, losing to Everton and drawing with Brentford. Of course, even though they played in midweek and we didn't, it was us that looked done for by 90 minutes.

They're still top of the league, though. You can't ignore the quality they have. That doesn't mean we surrender, but the fact is, we've had the two hardest fixtures possible in that 3 week period you mentioned.

[pauliewalnuts]

When he arrived, looking at the fixtures, the vast majority of us would've predicted 0/12 from Man Utd, Spurs, Man City, Arsenal. We got 6/12.

I'll take it.

Yep. It is going to be up and down for the remainder of the season, and it's frustrating, but it's much better than being the constant week-after-week shite under Gerrard this season, and with the clear vision of something much better down the line.

[Goldenballs]

I'm still over the moon we've got him, but still pissed off that we did fuck all in January.

The rest of this season is a bit of a write off, assuming we can pick up another few wins fairly soon. I'm looking forward to what we do in the summer and next season.

[Risso]

Three weeks ago we were 3 points off 6th place. It’s now 10 points behind. I don’t think much of the emperor’s new clothes.

To be fair, we've played by far the two best sides in the league in those 3 weeks.

Arsenal haven't been in great form at all though, losing to Everton and drawing with Brentford. Of course, even though they played in midweek and we didn't, it was us that looked done for by 90 minutes.

They're still top of the league, though. You can't ignore the quality they have. That doesn't mean we surrender, but the fact is, we've had the two hardest fixtures possible in that 3 week period you mentioned.

There's losing, and there's conceding four goals. Then there's conceding 11 goals in 3 games, which is unacceptable whoever you're playing, but especially when you're at home to Leicester in one of them.

[pauliewalnuts]

Three weeks ago we were 3 points off 6th place. It’s now 10 points behind. I don’t think much of the emperor’s new clothes.

To be fair, we've played by far the two best sides in the league in those 3 weeks.

Arsenal haven't been in great form at all though, losing to Everton and drawing with Brentford. Of course, even though they played in midweek and we didn't, it was us that looked done for by 90 minutes.

They're still top of the league, though. You can't ignore the quality they have. That doesn't mean we surrender, but the fact is, we've had the two hardest fixtures possible in that 3 week period you mentioned.

There's losing, and there's conceding four goals. Then there's conceding 11 goals in 3 games, which is unacceptable whoever you're playing, but especially when you're at home to Leicester in one of them.

Conceding 4 to Leicester is shit. The first half at Man City was shit.

We conceded 4 today, but were within a whisker of taking a point off Arsenal.

It is going to be like that between now and the end of the season, up and down, so we're going to have to strap ourselves in, but at the end of the season, we'll be looking at having a top level, proven manager with a tactical brain to take us forward, rather than the clueless media-darling we had in the early stage of this season.

[pauliewalnuts]

Not seen this mentioned, but apols if it has been

Arsenal and Aston Villa analysts fight in the stands

A heated argument briefly turned physical after Emiliano Martinez scored an own goal and then allowed in Arsenal's fourth

Aston Villa and Arsenal staff came to blows in the stands at Villa Park after Emiliano Martinez’s dramatic own goal secured three precious points for Mikel Arteta’s side. Eyewitnesses in the press box reported a furious war of words, which Telegraph Sport understands to have briefly turned physical, between analysts of Villa and Arsenal.

Victor Manas, Unai Emery’s data and video analyst who worked with the Spaniard during his time at the Emirates Stadium, is understood to have been involved in the fracas. An Arsenal analyst, Miguel Molina, subsequently left the press box in an attempt to calm the situation, Telegraph Sport understands.

Onlookers said it seemed that Villa’s staff had reacted angrily to the nature of the celebrations of Arsenal’s analysts, and had made their feelings known.

“Like anything that happens in the stands, we will look at it, address it and take action if it’s necessary," said Arteta.

[dorsetvillian]

Jesus Christ I can't believe some of the negativity on here. Sometimes I do wonder about Villa fans. Emery is an Elite manager only months into the job and yet people aren't 'convinced'. What do people expect. We are a mid-table squad trying to take on a new style of play. It will take time. I've seen positives under Emery in every game so far,  even when we have lost. Emery knows what Villa need. After all the shit managers we have had to endure over the past 20-30 years, I'm amazed that people don't have just a little more patience and faith in him.

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His substitutions were awful, no idea what he was trying to do.
Not convinced at all.

His subs against Man City suggested the squad is probably stronger than made out, as all of them made a contribution and another goal wouldn't have flattered us.

Luiz went off today because he couldn't make a tackle 2nd half. Coutinho appeared to have run out of puff. Buendia was wasteful in possession and part of the trouble we were having second half.

Bailey came on and could have won it for us with the shot off the underside of the bar, while Duran looked very physical.

At least that's how I've seen it the past two games, unfortunately against the two best teams consecutively.

[Risso]

Jesus Christ I can't believe some of the negativity on here. Sometimes I do wonder about Villa fans. Emery is an Elite manager only months into the job and yet people aren't 'convinced'. What do people expect. We are a mid-table squad trying to take on a new style of play. It will take time. I've seen positives under Emery in every game so far,  even when we have lost. Emery knows what Villa need. After all the shit managers we have had to endure over the past 20-30 years, I'm amazed that people don't have just a little more patience and faith in him.

He's not doing any better than any other manager though. It's like groundhog day at Villa, and this bloke couldn't even manage to get past Stevenage in the Cup.

[pauliewalnuts]

Jesus Christ I can't believe some of the negativity on here. Sometimes I do wonder about Villa fans. Emery is an Elite manager only months into the job and yet people aren't 'convinced'. What do people expect. We are a mid-table squad trying to take on a new style of play. It will take time. I've seen positives under Emery in every game so far,  even when we have lost. Emery knows what Villa need. After all the shit managers we have had to endure over the past 20-30 years, I'm amazed that people don't have just a little more patience and faith in him.

He's not doing any better than any other manager though. It's like groundhog day at Villa, and this bloke couldn't even manage to get past Stevenage in the Cup.

What do you reckon we should do then?

Sack him?

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Not seen this mentioned, but apols if it has been

Arsenal and Aston Villa analysts fight in the stands

A heated argument briefly turned physical after Emiliano Martinez scored an own goal and then allowed in Arsenal's fourth

Aston Villa and Arsenal staff came to blows in the stands at Villa Park after Emiliano Martinez’s dramatic own goal secured three precious points for Mikel Arteta’s side. Eyewitnesses in the press box reported a furious war of words, which Telegraph Sport understands to have briefly turned physical, between analysts of Villa and Arsenal.

Victor Manas, Unai Emery’s data and video analyst who worked with the Spaniard during his time at the Emirates Stadium, is understood to have been involved in the fracas. An Arsenal analyst, Miguel Molina, subsequently left the press box in an attempt to calm the situation, Telegraph Sport understands.

Onlookers said it seemed that Villa’s staff had reacted angrily to the nature of the celebrations of Arsenal’s analysts, and had made their feelings known.

“Like anything that happens in the stands, we will look at it, address it and take action if it’s necessary," said Arteta.

Opta aggro! Opta aggro! Good to hear our Spanish nerds are more nails than their Spanish nerds.

[pauliewalnuts]

Not seen this mentioned, but apols if it has been

Arsenal and Aston Villa analysts fight in the stands

A heated argument briefly turned physical after Emiliano Martinez scored an own goal and then allowed in Arsenal's fourth

Aston Villa and Arsenal staff came to blows in the stands at Villa Park after Emiliano Martinez’s dramatic own goal secured three precious points for Mikel Arteta’s side. Eyewitnesses in the press box reported a furious war of words, which Telegraph Sport understands to have briefly turned physical, between analysts of Villa and Arsenal.

Victor Manas, Unai Emery’s data and video analyst who worked with the Spaniard during his time at the Emirates Stadium, is understood to have been involved in the fracas. An Arsenal analyst, Miguel Molina, subsequently left the press box in an attempt to calm the situation, Telegraph Sport understands.

Onlookers said it seemed that Villa’s staff had reacted angrily to the nature of the celebrations of Arsenal’s analysts, and had made their feelings known.

“Like anything that happens in the stands, we will look at it, address it and take action if it’s necessary," said Arteta.

Opta aggro! Opta aggro! Good to hear our Spanish nerds are more nails than their Spanish nerds.

Those stats dudes are fucking nutters.

[Sexual Ealing]

Not seen this mentioned, but apols if it has been

Arsenal and Aston Villa analysts fight in the stands

A heated argument briefly turned physical after Emiliano Martinez scored an own goal and then allowed in Arsenal's fourth

Aston Villa and Arsenal staff came to blows in the stands at Villa Park after Emiliano Martinez’s dramatic own goal secured three precious points for Mikel Arteta’s side. Eyewitnesses in the press box reported a furious war of words, which Telegraph Sport understands to have briefly turned physical, between analysts of Villa and Arsenal.

Victor Manas, Unai Emery’s data and video analyst who worked with the Spaniard during his time at the Emirates Stadium, is understood to have been involved in the fracas. An Arsenal analyst, Miguel Molina, subsequently left the press box in an attempt to calm the situation, Telegraph Sport understands.

Onlookers said it seemed that Villa’s staff had reacted angrily to the nature of the celebrations of Arsenal’s analysts, and had made their feelings known.

“Like anything that happens in the stands, we will look at it, address it and take action if it’s necessary," said Arteta.

Opta aggro! Opta aggro! Good to hear our Spanish nerds are more nails than their Spanish nerds.

Spanierds, surely?

[Toronto Villa]

Jesus Christ I can't believe some of the negativity on here. Sometimes I do wonder about Villa fans. Emery is an Elite manager only months into the job and yet people aren't 'convinced'. What do people expect. We are a mid-table squad trying to take on a new style of play. It will take time. I've seen positives under Emery in every game so far,  even when we have lost. Emery knows what Villa need. After all the shit managers we have had to endure over the past 20-30 years, I'm amazed that people don't have just a little more patience and faith in him.

He's not doing any better than any other manager though. It's like groundhog day at Villa, and this bloke couldn't even manage to get past Stevenage in the Cup.

He’s been here 4 months taking over from a bloke who massively fucked things up on the back of Dean Smith who’s last 12 months were mostly relegation form. How can you compare Emery after this length of time to them? Who should we have got in instead? Sean Dyche?