8 things we learned after Aston Villa beat Walsall in pre-season

[@amlmorris]

Morgan Rogers, Enzo Barrenechea, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Samuel illing junior really good v Walsall & i was very impressed with what I saw..... up the mighty Villa!!! 😊

[@MarkSouth35]

Liked the new lads they look promising especially the young RB

[@petercollins5861]

"Been awhile since you started that intro, innit? Bloody hell..." beautiful.

[@stephenbell8349]

Nedeljkovic is a baller. Big, quick, good passer

[@uvk99]

I just hope, we can stay away from injuries this year.

[@JohnVilla1960]

Rogers could be the main striker if needed there.

[@markcooke5270]

Deffo ... I like him and he can cover a couple of positions

[@Skidddersss]

Don't think Archer was surplus to requirements, more just a smart way to loan him out at minimal cost while getting premiership minutes... would be happy to have him as an option off the bench

[@MarkSouth35]

Think Cash has serious competition

[@MarkDavis-pp5ux]

Good experience for Konsa playing on the left for England if ever needed

[@royaltyfreemusiccollective8662]

My Mum used to drag me to Buxton & Bonnets in Walsall for school clobber. Back when I could fit into a pair of 28" waist Farah trousers

[@callumbarr413]

Love the pod lads, keep them coming

[@paulfarrell4378]

Very excited about upcoming season Truth is players seem too be getting injured so much easier it's ALL about keeping key guys fit!!!!

[@johedges5946]

Living in a horrible place in Gtr. Manchester as I am forced to do, everyone, absolutely EVERYONE associated with Aston Villa from Unai onwards ; give me joy and restore my faith in humanity. Hail the return of your divine Captain and go get those trophies.💃
Much love from a Gooner!! (Yes, you heard me right - we had Martinez and Unai first 🥰🥰🥰) Xx

[@jonhayes7322]

Boot tracker/MON era
Who is our current “tear away” ie who would go against the rules?

[@carlthomas7354]

I agree about Rogers ... He even looks like a proper striker for me. I think he and another will be the back up striker for Watkins. Also allows us to play Ramsey left as well.

[@jamespercival8070]

Love the dancers reference, just about to order the new haybridge uniform ready for my daughter to step up from the academy to the senior team

[@Dubliners39]

Nice two be back to normal ☘️

[@davidham5230]

There's a lot of negative talk around Archer, who we sold same as Philogene, and have bought back due to his clause in the transfer, similar to Philogene, a player we all wanted to desperately keep last summer.. Having gone to the Blades who had one of the worst seasons any team has ever had in the Prem, he was one of the joint top scorers with 4 league goals in a terrible side isn't a true reflection of what he is capable of, I know these days it's more business than sport, so if good money comes in, it looks good on the books, but for me I'd like to see Archer and Rogers strike up a big man/little man partnership up front, with Rogers dancing feet and ability to tee up a clinical finisher like Archer, over time I think they'd be deadly, but everyone wants the quick here and now fix, but that's a partnership that could wreak havoc for years to come given time with a bit of Emery magic sprinkled in

[@cestmoi7829]

Players were wearing Apple AirTags during the game 🫣😅😂🤣

[@simonmccullagh1830]

i get we need better quality players throughout the team and we played same squad almost from start too finish, we brought in younger talent for PSR reason hope they do well and then increase inn value and it great monchi and club doing that.
we have 6 new players and last time we had 7 new arrivals we went down.
yes refresh squad. we have other players that need too leave.
am worry is too many new faces could be an issue.

[@EnglishWithRichardParkes]

Thanks to the commentary I have found out what happened to richard O’Kelly seems he is a director of Walsall

[@EnglishWithRichardParkes]

Do we know the real reason why he left Villa?

[@callumbarr413]

Wanted to see Ian maatsen play yesterday was very confused

[@ClaretBluePod]

He's due a break due to the Euros.

[@michellemaynard6808]

Hi all 💜💙💜

[@jonnylew529]

11:23 Townley mistakes a sewerage pipe for a Vuvuzela 😂😂😂😂

[@alanevans9483]

Thought Rodgers could be that cover for Watkins but trust in emery he's the man 😁utv

[@ciaranhegarty6585]

Rio Ferdinand for the bellend d'or, I love it😂😂😂

[@PDX-Villan]

It's pronounced TURN-of-uh. Lovely little city with lots of history.

[@gazzam3172]

Are the boot chips(see what i did there :)used for the automatic offside so they know exactly when ball was released? Just saying.

[@jonlukeman]

What about a loan signing, surely we will bring in a loan player?

[@AB.............]

Why isnt wilson in the preseason squad? Hasnt signed his contract extension either

[@jonhayes7322]

The ball wasn’t moving re Barkley free kick…

[@brettriverboat9920]

I'll throw it out there, we sell Diaby for 60 million, would that be enough to get Grealish back? Obv wages would be a problem but that could be ironed out if Grealish wants too come back

[@Sumfink]

Swindles is going to be a great player from our academy

[@western-oud1898]

If jaden Bidace can bring the skills he possess up to Premier league and European football level we'll have a really exciting talent on our hands..

[@jonhayes7322]

Rodgers looks like our Bellingham… ???

[@RobertCooper-pe6tc]

Ladies of Robert Charles Cooper 60% yes❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rotkivvonalim]

Shout out to Kendrick for once sticking to the main topic and not talking about some bygone era relic 😂

[@ClaretBluePod]

I had to cut out a ramble about Walsall on 2018 😂😂

[@rotkivvonalim]

​@@ClaretBluePodLove it, he is like that dodgy uncle who would ​reminisce about his Vietnam war experience at every birthday party 😂

[@jonhayes7322]

I only listen for THE MK DON: He goes back to my era 👴👨‍🦳

[@finosborne1665]

these games are more for match fitness

[@patrickhenderson9353]

Were was diaby

[@temporaryuseraccount0012]

I honestly would take this opportunity to cash in on Leon Bailey. I feel his transfer value is at a premium right now and I can't help feeling, it's only a matter of time before he starts getting injured again. I hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bailey plays less this coming season due to recurring injuries once again.

[@amlmorris]

Archer played in the 1st half v Walsall & your comment about him not playing Dan is simply not true. 😊

[@ClaretBluePod]

What comment about him not playing?

[@jonhayes7322]

Yes, MK DON, because we evolve, but we don’t… revolve!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@jonhayes7322]

If Diaby wants to go, get him out of B6 ASAP - leaving the UNAI train?!?! Madness… bye bye 👋

[@greatbongo33]

Bring Jack back

[@uvk99]

I think Duran's trouble, maybe that's why Chelsea have lost interest, he's another Carny Chuck.

[@gazthegreat132]

They'll buy Jack Grealish back. That will help with the homegrown players.

[@Sumfink]

Swinkles

[@sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926]

Please stop with the trust Emery line with regards to Diaby. Emery signed him, for fuck sake.
Emery is a great manager, but stop pretending that he never makes mistakes.

[@matkendrick9179]

Haha, it's a fair point. I suppose we/I trust him until he gives us reason not to trust him. Of course he makes mistakes, but they are vastly outweighed by his shrewd calls, and long may it continue. UTV!

[@marcusbell906]

Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
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🚨🟣🔵 Understand Aston Villa have booked medical tests for Amadou Onana on Sunday.
If all goes to plan, Onana will sign his contract as new Aston Villa player on Monday.
Everton receive £50m plus sell-on clause and add-ons, as reported last week.