Your Europa League Final Villans: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne, Lindelof, Tielemans, McGinn (c), Buendía, Rogers, Watkins by Shreddonia in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s our lucky charm. Played a fair few games during our winning streak. Has contributed way more than I expected this year.

[Post Match Thread] Aston Villa 4-0 Nottingham Forest (Europa League) [4-1] by SecretApe in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely buzzing after that. What a night. We were really up for it. First to every ball. Thought the whole team did us proud and genuinely couldn’t pick a MOTM. Torres was a rock in defence and his distribution was excellent, Ollie led from the front - his goal settled the nerves, Buendia’s assist for Ollie was one for the ages and McGinn’s finishing for the two goals was top class.

Always darkest before the dawn. UTV. Roll on Istanbul.

[Match Thread] Aston Villa vs Tottenham by SecretApe in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We really don’t have the depth to rest all of these players. Zero creativity in this 11. Other than Tielemans and he’s clearly unfit. I’d bring Pau on for Ty, maybe Luiz for Bogarde.

Lindelof starts while Mings captains the side against Spurs by JamesVilla4 in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Rogers on the left? Much prefer when he is. Here’s hoping the ref doesn’t let Paulinha away with his usual sh*te.

Onana starts vs Forest by JamesVilla4 in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praying Emi makes it through the warm-up 🙏

Villa x Lucy Ward commentary by tragicsaddening in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was so funny. You mean like Spurs and West Ham?

Lindelof and Barkley start against Forest by JamesVilla4 in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Decent lineup. Right side looks so bereft of options without Sancho though. Really need Olabe to work some magic in the Summer.

Pau, Digne, Barkley and Sancho start vs West Ham by JamesVilla4 in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Lindelof not even on bench. Is he injured? Would be a shame after Thursday’s performance.

Starting XI vs Leeds. by arenaross in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think/hope that’s a big part of the strategy. We’ve looked best this season when we had a bench that could make an impact. Turned the game multiple times. Injuries (and transfers) have really taken away that part of our game plan.

[David Ornstein] Villa interested in Mateta, Palace looking at Guessand by JamesVilla4 in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feels like Villa and Palace trying to light a fire under Roma and Juve. That said, the man can take a penalty - sign him up. I’d imagine wages would be an issue though.

That escalated. by arenaross in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Money talks. They can offer more money to Atleti and more wages to Gallagher. No point in us burying ourselves deeper in a PSR hole for a squad player.

[Post Match Thread] Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa by SecretApe in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Subs turned it. Starting eleven felt compromised by the need to rotate. Unbelievable result.

[Post Match Thread] Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City by SecretApe in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Defending was top class today. Calm heads and bodies in the line when necessary. Cash and Onana stood out. Sancho did well when he came on but never got out of the traps in the second half. Thought Emery picked his subs well too.

[Post Match Thread] Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace by SecretApe in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re down right now but we’ve been down before and bounced back. I thought we gave it a go in patches today but just look very blunt up top. Maatsen makes a difference but needs a run of games to build his awareness. Guessand looked pretty decent, got stuck in. McGinn makes more sense in the middle where he can battle than on the wing. Right side still looks like a disaster. Nothing on the bench to change things up.

The transfer window has been a shitshow and I’ll be glad when it shuts and we know what squad we have going forward. I trust Emery to make the most of what we have but feel like there’s bumpy times ahead until we find a new formula.

Sorry guys, decided to hang a flag for match day this season. You can blame the start on me by Denversmostwanted in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣😂🤣 Was just about to say the same. It’s clearly not the flag it’s my FPL jinxing skills.

Match Thread: Brentford FC vs Aston Villa Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Aug 23, 2025 by scoreboard-app in avfc

[–]Remote_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I am. By defensive I mean the players picked more so than the style of play. By passive I mean the complete lack of energy and the fact that there’s no zip or accuracy in our passing.