Holloway Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 Tidy is about it so far. Since the comeback from that unfortunate clattering by Sean, he's looked ok ish but that's hardly a justification of his recent inclusion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 21 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I know everyone who didn't rate the signings want to close for business on it and be right but its still only been 4 months into multiple 5 year contracts like. Ramsey will be quality for us. As is Woltemade and he’ll only get better. Thiaw is class. I’m not convinced we’ll see close to the value we paid for either Wissa or Elanga, and the latter is particularly gruelling as we’d needed to replace that position for about eight transfer windows on the run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 32 minutes ago, Menace said: Plenty of people had concern over the summer. Repeatedly they were told "how many has Howe got wrong" I've never seen value in much of our summer signings to be honest - £45M for a Willock crock is absolutely mental especially when he's been out of form for a good 2 years Ah well Majority of Villa fans were disappointed he was leaving and pissed off at the PSR rules for forcing them to sell. That's usually a good sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 17 minutes ago, dcmk said: Majority of Villa fans were disappointed he was leaving and pissed off at the PSR rules for forcing them to sell. That's usually a good sign. This js definitely true. was surprised we got so much for him, though, tbh. Although as I said the other day, he’s a quality player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 30 minutes ago, brummie said: This js definitely true. was surprised we got so much for him, though, tbh. Although as I said the other day, he’s a quality player. I won’t complain if you buy him back at a discount. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 1 hour ago, brummie said: This js definitely true. was surprised we got so much for him, though, tbh. Although as I said the other day, he’s a quality player. Was the disappointment not mainly due to him being home grown though? I had a good read through Villa Talk when he left and the consensus seemed to be that he'd struggled to refind his form from 22/23 and he typically looked poor whenever he played under Emery, particularly in midfield. This matched what I saw in your games over the last couple of seasons too. The only time I'd seen him play well for you was off the left wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 1 hour ago, brummie said: This js definitely true. was surprised we got so much for him, though, tbh. Although as I said the other day, he’s a quality player. What does he do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 This lad smacks of hasn't got a clue what the manager wants from him in games. At villa he was a creative player making great runs now he's like a regimented Longstaff doesn't look the same player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 It’s very disappointing that for whatever reason so far this hasn’t worked (ability, coaching etc). Elanga bombing out is one thing but Ramsey too is a killer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 3 hours ago, gbandit said: Ramsey will be quality for us. As is Woltemade and he’ll only get better. Thiaw is class. I’m not convinced we’ll see close to the value we paid for either Wissa or Elanga, and the latter is particularly gruelling as we’d needed to replace that position for about eight transfer windows on the run Agreed on Wissa. We really need at least 2 seasons of 20+ goals in all comps in the next 4 years. He'll then be 33 and have no real resale value otherwise, and be on the decline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 27, 2025 Share Posted December 27, 2025 4 hours ago, Andy said: Was the disappointment not mainly due to him being home grown though? I had a good read through Villa Talk when he left and the consensus seemed to be that he'd struggled to refind his form from 22/23 and he typically looked poor whenever he played under Emery, particularly in midfield. This matched what I saw in your games over the last couple of seasons too. The only time I'd seen him play well for you was off the left wing. that’s what he does best - he was inportant for us because he carried the ball up the pitch, and was particularly useful cutting in from the left. You’re right, he was seen more kindly for being ‘one of us’ but that’s nothing like enough to explain why we liked him. He was a very decent player for us, but one with awful injury luck, and not worth 40m (being totally honest). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted December 28, 2025 Share Posted December 28, 2025 Might as well try him on the left wing ourselves given how little is currently being created from that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 28, 2025 Share Posted December 28, 2025 20 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: I know everyone who didn't rate the signings want to close for business on it and be right but its still only been 4 months into multiple 5 year contracts like. Sounds like a threat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted December 30, 2025 Share Posted December 30, 2025 Hope he's back on the bench tonight,he hasn't earned the start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 30, 2025 Share Posted December 30, 2025 Just me that thought, embarrassing slip aside, he was alright v Man United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Know I will get pelters, but just go and take Roefs off the scum Edited January 2 by RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Feels like Ramsey’s weirdly become a bit of a scapegoat recently. He’s not lit things up, but he’s done his job, keeps the ball moving, doesn’t hide, etc. That’s not “shit,” that’s a player settling in. Fair to want more, but writing him off already is well over the top. There’s more to come from him imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: Know I will get pellets but just go and take Roefs off the scum 1000% this, he looks outstanding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, McCormick said: Feels like Ramsey’s weirdly become a bit of a scapegoat recently. He’s not lit things up, but he’s done his job, keeps the ball moving, doesn’t hide, etc. That’s not “shit,” that’s a player settling in. Fair to want more, but writing him off already is well over the top. There’s more to come from him imo. Zero output for 40m from your advanced midfielder isnt good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: Know I will get pelters, but just go and take Roefs off the scum Why pelters? I think everyone would admit he's been quality and looks to have the lot in his game But they'd never sell to us so it's not really a realistic suggestion They did unbelievably well to get him for only around £10m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Why pelters? I think everyone would admit he's been quality and looks to have the lot in his game But they'd never sell to us so it's not really a realistic suggestion They did unbelievably well to get him for only around £10m they may not want to sell but he would prob want to come I think metro centre much better than Jackie whites market for his lass to shop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 9 hours ago, McCormick said: Feels like Ramsey’s weirdly become a bit of a scapegoat recently. He’s not lit things up, but he’s done his job, keeps the ball moving, doesn’t hide, etc. That’s not “shit,” that’s a player settling in. Fair to want more, but writing him off already is well over the top. There’s more to come from him imo. Don't rate him from what I've seen so far, but he's still a useful squad player. Hopefully there's better to come. I thought he'd be more of a goal threat when we were first in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Interpolic Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 20 minutes ago, The Prophet said: 4 players on that list man, that has to tell us something about why performances and results have been so mixed? That the ball is being passed accurately to our front 3 but it never sticks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 The relevance of accuracy as a statistic really depends on other factors as well though. You're far more likely to be accurate if you're rarely playing progressive passes, or only playing them when it's a relatively safe option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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