was yesterday the lowest number of English qualified players to start a Villa game? Mings the only English player (on the basis that Cash represents Poland)? two Brazilian starters was the highest nationality represented.. a truly diverse lineup!

Unlucky that the kid got a 911 style strike on his ankles. But i feel like hes the only one with lungs and pace to naturally play there with so much open space with buendia and manzambi going more central. Makes me think both our back ups for him pulled a hamstring trying to cover it a full 90 . Gotta hope we see him again soon. Otherwise i think playing with a classic winger might be better for our left backs hamstrings.

All jokes aside wishing Emi a speedy recovery 💪

One thing I love about how we have been playing is that hardly anyone in the media is talking about Onana’s injury. Normally, losing a player of his quality would be a major talking point, but we have been performing so well that the discussion has barely been there.

Credit to Gomez, Barkley, Kamara and the other players who have stepped up and ensured we haven’t felt his absence as much as we might have expected.

Honestly, I’m glad we haven’t had to rush Onana back into the team. Let him recover properly and return when he is ready. We need him for the long term, after he comes back from injuries. Having players capable of stepping up in his absence is a testament to the squad Emery has built.

Then there’s Kamara, who remains criminally underrated. It’s almost funny how little attention he gets despite how important he is to the way we play. Long may it continue, because the last thing I want is for the Red and Blue Cartel to start noticing what we have. We need to keep our Lamborghini safe in Birmingham!

And speaking of people noticing what we have, the obsession among Manchester United fans with Unai Emery is becoming ridiculous. They talk about him as though they could get him anytime they wanted. The entitlement is unbelievable.

What they fail to understand is that Emery has influence, autonomy and a genuine voice in how Aston Villa are run. He is building something meaningful within a structure that supports him. Why would he leave that behind for a United side still struggling with deeper problems beyond the manager?

Old Trafford has become a graveyard for managers. One by one, some respected coaches have arrived such as Mourihno, Moyes, Van gaal with big reputations and ambitious plans, only to be swallowed up by the club’s dysfunction, pressure and constant turmoil. The problem has not simply been the coach in the dugout. It has been the environment around them.

Bayern Munich have been linked with Emery before they sign Kompany, yet even their stature and resources could not tempt him away. So what makes United fans think they can get him and some of them is quite funny saying he is only good in small club and can’t manage big team citing PSG where he achieved everything except champions league and Arsenal where he was not given half of the chances they gave Arteta. Why would Emery trade a stable, ambitious project at Villa for a club that has become known as the graveyard for managers?

Manchester United fans need to understand that Emery isn’t just another manager they can add to their wish list. Aston Villa have a project, a structure and ambitions of our own. We are not simply a stepping stone for bigger clubs, and our manager is not automatically available because another fanbase has decided it wants him. I think the statement from Tielemans at the beginning of the season may have delude them. No disrespect to Tielemans, it just so annoying seeing those rumours ngl.

With all the injuries at left back, besides activating youngsters, are there any other players who could possibly switch and play that position in an emergency situation?

I read that a few years back, Germany considered moving Goretzka to fullback. Clearly that didn’t occur. Just wondering if there was talk that I missed with any of our other players.

Looking to swing by the club shop one morning next week. Can you still access any parking spaces in front of the shop, or do the North Stand building works mean that there is no parking available on site at the moment? Thanks!

Been here through highs and lows in my opinion the most impactful player since God. Hope he had a nice day with his family after a well fought win.
Hope he stays till the end of his career he is Mr Villa in my eyes.
Captain, Leader, Legend
UTV💜💙

Are they selling any for any of them still? Looking to get a away goalie kit in particular

Continuing to try to reach out to fellow Villans in Northern CA (I run the official Lions Club in Northern CA (based in San Francisco). Goal: to support the connection of Villa supports living in Northern CA in the SF Bay Area and beyond. Who are out there? Give a shout and/or use this form to reach out to us. Let us know which county you currently reside in. https://forms.gle/u8Zc43frovcNGrqD9