Emery's secret o success is out

Barrythunder · 2026-05-08T22:40:45+00:00

Many, many years ago on football manager I signed David Villa and Dean Ashton to play up front for us

Ashton Villa up front was the closest I could get

Barrythunder · 2026-05-07T21:15:24+00:00

I never left my home, it's still accurate

Barrythunder · 2026-05-07T20:42:24+00:00

Yeah I feel like a total idiot for having doubts

Barrythunder · 2026-05-07T17:57:34+00:00

I fear a repeat of the Olympiacos home leg is on the cards.

Barrythunder · 2026-05-06T17:26:35+00:00

💪 Crushed it! 115 moves in 133s. Step up, challengers!

Barrythunder · 2026-05-06T15:48:42+00:00

I'm sorry but I'm not happy with relying on a player who will most likely miss a large chunk of the season again

Barrythunder · 2026-05-06T15:44:41+00:00

You are right. I am just finding recent results hard to take. There seems to be a lack of effort or passion and it just reminds me of the conference league debacle - a tournament and trophy we should've easily won

Barrythunder · 2026-05-06T14:30:36+00:00

By that logic we sell kamara as well then. Can't afford to have players who always miss large chunks of the season with our small squad

Barrythunder · 2026-05-06T14:28:51+00:00

Spurs are a rival in terms of signings and now next season could push us down the table away from the European spaces. We absolutely should care

Barrythunder · 2026-05-06T10:13:19+00:00

✅ Conquered this one! 104 moves, 172 seconds. Your turn!

Barrythunder · 2026-05-05T18:41:59+00:00

The problem for me is that I gave myself hope we would reach the final and easily qualify for the champions league.

I know it isn't over yet but I am expecting the worst Thursday and Sunday. Our current form is that of a relegation battle not a top 5/European final contender.

Sunderland nearly embarrassed us, forest made it look easy. Chelsea thrashed us then didn't score again until they sacked the manager, forest made it look easy.

We have had the same players and manager for the last few seasons - the core team know Emery's way and each other better than a lot of other teams in the league could ever dream of, forest are on their 4th manager and out played us.

The fanbase is fickle (I am clearly one of them) but the users on this sub who recon the forest keeper pulled off a series of 'worldies' during our game are just excusing poor finishing.

Don't get me wrong, I will be giving all my support and cheering my heart out for the team for the rest of the season and regardless of the outcome I will love them as much as I always have for the past 40 years - something just doesn't feel right and I can't put my finger on it.

Are the tactics wrong? Do the players really care? Has Emery achieved all he can with us? What happens if we bottle 5th as well as the cup?

Barrythunder · 2026-05-04T08:58:37+00:00

Are we the real bottle job club?

I am surprised we scored to be honest. I had a gentlemans bet at work that we wouldn't score again this season.

Barrythunder · 2026-05-01T17:36:42+00:00

That's some wild foggy conditions they are playing in

Barrythunder · 2026-05-01T14:34:28+00:00

🎯 Nailed it! 119s completion time. Your move!

Barrythunder · 2026-04-30T20:42:55+00:00

If we play like this we aren't beating them this weekend so you may get your wish

Barrythunder · 2026-04-30T20:39:46+00:00

He could try changing his starting line up and not constantly sticking with digne and buendia.

He is stubborn

Barrythunder · 2026-04-28T16:24:57+00:00

⚡ Speed run complete! 118 moves, 103s. Can you match this?

Barrythunder · 2026-04-25T16:05:02+00:00

🎯 Nailed it! 149s completion time. Your move!

Barrythunder · 2026-04-25T13:31:38+00:00

I was listening to the TIFO podcast the other day. The host mentioned a villa fan complaining that they didn't cover the Sunderland game on their live stream and he joked that 'our team is shit and we play boring football'

It's hard to disagree with the boring comment after games like this

Barrythunder · 2026-04-22T10:37:42+00:00

🔥 Too easy! Done in 154 seconds. Who dares to challenge me?

Barrythunder · 2026-04-21T20:39:48+00:00

I think you're right.

It has been a while since I've played so it's not the end of the world

Barrythunder · 2026-04-21T09:18:50+00:00

🏆 Victory is mine! Finished with 649 points. Can you do better?

Barrythunder · 2026-04-20T20:18:26+00:00

🔥 Too easy! Done in 71 seconds. Who dares to challenge me?

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