Hopes & expectations for 2024/25 Season

[Risso]

I think luiz and diaby are going to be big misses. I already felt in some pre season games we were missing getting the ball forward quicker than we were last year.  Diabys work rate was exceptional.

I think you must have been watching a different Diaby to me mate. Exceptional work rate? I'll accept that his raw stats in terms of goal contributions were just about OK, but other than that, it was mostly like playing with ten men when he was on the pitch. It also became apparent as the season went on that you couldn't really have Bailey and Diaby in the same team and maintain consistency, so on that basis, I'd always rather have Leon with I assume, Philogene as his back up.

[Chris Smith]

I’m not sure how much we can take from pre-season in terms of performance considering we played much of it without a recognised centre forward. While that highlights the fact that as it stands we don’t have obvious cover for Watkins at the same time we all know how important he is to the way we play and how much better we are with him on the pitch.

[Demitri_C]

I think luiz and diaby are going to be big misses. I already felt in some pre season games we were missing getting the ball forward quicker than we were last year.  Diabys work rate was exceptional.

I think you must have been watching a different Diaby to me mate. Exceptional work rate? I'll accept that his raw stats in terms of goal contributions were just about OK, but other than that, it was mostly like playing with ten men when he was on the pitch. It also became apparent as the season went on that you couldn't really have Bailey and Diaby in the same team and maintain consistency, so on that basis, I'd always rather have Leon with I assume, Philogene as his back up.

I accept towards the second half of the season diaby wasnt as good  as the first  half. But he did do alot of defensive running back from what i remember..

He was always doing a lot of running, but the point i do agree with you is that he was inconsistent. He did appear as well that him and bailey were not working when in same side which seemed as they looked good together early on.

 I do feel he would have gone on and had a better 2nd season  like bailey has - but now we understand why he was sold on that talkshite interview.

Im hoping JPB can give us what diaby did as he has similar attributes

[eamonn]

I’m not sure how much we can take from pre-season in terms of performance considering we played much of it without a recognised centre forward. While that highlights the fact that as it stands we don’t have obvious cover for Watkins at the same time we all know how important he is to the way we play and how much better we are with him on the pitch.

Not like for like but Duran is the deputy, and if he we decide to sell him, we'll almost certainly have someone lined-up to replace him.

[Footy-Vill]

I'm of the belief Villa will win a trophy this season most likely a domestic cup.

However our priority is the Premier League so I expect Top 4 I don't discount the title if it all comes together and certainly be there challenging the 4th and higher positions. I'm sure others want t believe if beat Arsenal again next Saturday !
Champions League - Quarter Finals and some wonderful nights!

Up the Villa!

[Villan82]

Odd as it sounds, I was very optimistic 12 months ago. We did big business in summer 2023 after finishing 7th.

I don't like that we are starting this new season about two players short of where we would be ideally. We haven't replaced Diaby and, I know memories are short, but he started last season on fire and was a big part of our early season form in August- October time. I feel we now lack that sort of x factor player.

I also think we need that new defender to come in and be an upgrade on Carlos. Still time of course but it's annoying that we go into our first game with a few question marks.

[Goldie.7]

Hopes: 1st and any silverware.

Expectations: 7th to 12th and no silverware.


For me the squad is weaker than what we ended the previous season with and we have done poor transfer business.


*Opinion is subject to change based on any potential transfer activity until the window closes.

[edgysatsuma89]

No way the squad is weaker, I was much more confident with the bench today than at any point last season and that is with some still to come back.

[Footy-Vill]

After 5 games in a great position where looking to remain top 4 and more.

Certainly my expectations aren't dampened league wise and dare to dream of winning the title.
I feel Emery dreams more of the Champions League when he has talked about dreaming.
However regards Prem I think We finish 4th or higher and that's a clear aim.

[aj2k77]

I'd be delighted with top 6, last 8 of Champions League and winning the FA Cup. That would be a dream for me.

[VillaTim]

Top 4 and back to back seasons in the Champions League has to be a priority. This season qualifying for the Champions League knock out stage also a high priority, this will enable more lucrative commercial sponsorship deals and grow the turnover .

[not3bad]

I really need to see Villa win the FA Cup just once at least. That's my priority. However every Villa win and success is a joy.

[Demitri_C]

Im not sure. I still think we dont have the depth ti get top 4 again. If 5th qualifies we might have a chance.  Id say top 7.

With cups i think carabao will be low priority so we probably go out 4th round or when we draw a decent team.

Fa cup id like to see us take it seriously this year. No .ore humiliations please

[Mellin]

Think we need the get lucky in defence until January, then that right side needs sorting with quality depth both at both right centre back and right back. Carlos and the young lads at right back either aren't good enough or aren't ready yet. Mings and Kamara both come back the same player too.

The above lines up and I'm not writing anything off.

[ez]

I think the priorities will be staying in the champions league as long as possible and finishing top four again. I can't see us taking the domestic cups too seriously which unfortunately means our chances of silverware are reduced.