2024 January transfer window - hopes, needs, expectations and rumours.

[RamboandBruno]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

[Clampy]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

Spot on.

[john e]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

We always get this someone goes through a bad run of form and suddenly everyone’s writing them off
No one is writing him off

But playing him for 90 minutes when he’s clearly doing nothing, out of form, head all over the place is doing him or the team no good whatsoever
It’s alright people coming out with stats, but you only have to look at his performance the other night realise things aren’t right, the evidence is right in front of us

The Most important thing is he gets help off the pitch and the nursed back to form on it
He’s not been written off, he will come back, but at the moment he’s costing us on the pitch, what he might of done months ago is pretty much relevant for right now

We’re in a serious challenge for a top 4 position and 2 cups we can’t afford carry players

[Chris Smith]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

We always get this someone goes through a bad run of form and suddenly everyone’s writing them off
No one is writing him off

But playing him for 90 minutes when he’s clearly doing nothing, out of form, head all over the place is doing him or the team no good whatsoever
It’s alright people coming out with stats, but you only have to look at his performance the other night realise things aren’t right, the evidence is right in front of us

The Most important thing is he gets help off the pitch and the nursed back to form on it
He’s not been written off, he will come back, but at the moment he’s costing us on the pitch, what he might of done months ago is pretty much relevant for right now

We’re in a serious challenge for a top 4 position and 2 cups we can’t afford carry players

I get what you’re saying about carrying players but equally we need to let those that need it have adequate recovery time. Diaby playing the other night means Bailey is fresh for Tuesday.

[Risso]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

No of course I'm not. But he shouldn't be starting games at the moment.

[Risso]

I get what you’re saying about carrying players but equally we need to let those that need it have adequate recovery time. Diaby playing the other night means Bailey is fresh for Tuesday.

They've just had two weeks off and have played 1 game in three weeks. How much fresher do you need him to be?!

[Ian.]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

Only a gut feeling mate. He looked so good in those first two months and I have no idea why it isn’t working. I just really believe after witnessing the transformation of Bailey if there is a quality player in there, which there is, it’s just a matter of time.

I also think likewise with Bailey the sad look he carries is just the fact he knows he can do better and nothing more sinister thank that.

I hope I’m right because he caused havoc early on.

[mrfuse]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

We always get this someone goes through a bad run of form and suddenly everyone’s writing them off
No one is writing him off

But playing him for 90 minutes when he’s clearly doing nothing, out of form, head all over the place is doing him or the team no good whatsoever
It’s alright people coming out with stats, but you only have to look at his performance the other night realise things aren’t right, the evidence is right in front of us

The Most important thing is he gets help off the pitch and the nursed back to form on it
He’s not been written off, he will come back, but at the moment he’s costing us on the pitch, what he might of done months ago is pretty much relevant for right now

We’re in a serious challenge for a top 4 position and 2 cups we can’t afford carry players

I agree with this comment, I don't think anyone is writing off Diaby though are they?

Ian said that he feels hes about to click again soon, but we haven't seen any evidence to suggest he is.
Whatever has happened to Diaby has certainly affected his confidence pretty badly and hes really struggling.

I trust Emery to be able to remedy the situation but that could be next season.

[PaulWinch again]

I don’t think it’s as straightforward as saying he shouldn’t play or should - it requires good management to help him if he’s struggling. A break might be the answer, but equally not playing might make it worse. It’s Unai’s call to work through what’s best.

[Clampy]

It's interesting that some people think there may be an issue off the pitch. It's possible I suppose but he may just be frustrated with his form, it could be as simple as that.

[VillaTim]

I haven't seen anybody write Diaby off, but he's been out of form for months.
Not sure why Emery kept him on so long on Saturday, game was made for Bailey from 65 mins .
That air shot at Boro summed up Diaby at the moment , confidence shot and head not right

[john e]

Based on what though Ian? He's shown no improvement for weeks/months, and if anything his performances are getting worse and he's having less impact in games. He looks totally lost, and very unhappy.

So Risso are you writing him off completely? I think recent history shows us that we shouldnt players off with this manager in charge. Bailey, McGinn, Watkins, Mings, Konsa to a greater or lesser extent have been written off on here, including by me. I think its far to early in his Villa career to do the same to Diaby.

We always get this someone goes through a bad run of form and suddenly everyone’s writing them off
No one is writing him off

But playing him for 90 minutes when he’s clearly doing nothing, out of form, head all over the place is doing him or the team no good whatsoever
It’s alright people coming out with stats, but you only have to look at his performance the other night realise things aren’t right, the evidence is right in front of us

The Most important thing is he gets help off the pitch and the nursed back to form on it
He’s not been written off, he will come back, but at the moment he’s costing us on the pitch, what he might of done months ago is pretty much relevant for right now

We’re in a serious challenge for a top 4 position and 2 cups we can’t afford carry players

I get what you’re saying about carrying players but equally we need to let those that need it have adequate recovery time. Diaby playing the other night means Bailey is fresh for Tuesday.

Bailey might well have benefited from a 20 minute workout ready for Tuesday imo

[pauliewalnuts]

I guess there are some players, who when in a bad spell, react better by being forced to 'play through' it whereas there are others who do better with a time out of the firing line. It's up to the manager to decide.

Diaby is having a poor spell at the moment, and yes, it has gone on longer than anyone would want, but that doesn't mean he's a dreadful signing etc etc etc.

[olaftab]

It's interesting that some people think there may be an issue off the pitch. It's possible I suppose but he may just be frustrated with his form, it could be as simple as that.

No, I am afraid it’s nothing simple. I saw him shopping at ASDA Minworth last week and followed him for about an hour. He filled and emptied his trolly 3 times before abandoning it and walking out with a single red cabbage. There are some serious issues here🤔

[ROBBO]

Is there any difference in the way he is being asked to play to when he was a standout?
we have seen the difference in McGinn when he is asked to be more defensive.