James Billingham

Was there any need for that?!

Not that i know of 😬

I am very concerned. My worry is, Emery seems too naive to go against the methodical principles he has us adhering to. If nothing changes, it could turn fast, and that would be extremely sad.

We’ve had a bad start to the season, Everton the opposite, plus the new stadium vibe is carrying an extra bit of momentum for them.

Everything points to an Everton win.

It would be an excellent day for a ™️ Emery away win.

Elliot to start 🤞

UTV

See i think the fluidity of how Diaby and Watkins would drop and stretch worked nicely. Diaby helped give Bailey room on the right.

Jackson - I do like. He’s been wasteful at Chelsea, but he would fit by Ollie nicely like Diaby. Financially not sure how it works. Probably smarter options.

Canvot - Yes. Please. Cracking signing.

1 more? Asensio? I think that’s pushing it, but who knows. Would be a good window.👍

Exactly, could be worse!

Not to mention, defensive upgrades are vital. For all my love for the players we have, their brain farts in key moments will always hold us back.

Actually thought Cash was good yesterday (to a point) bar the awful cross. Bizot exceptional. Kamara - The General.

Couple of additions, we’ll be sound.

Weren’t great yesterday, but overall, i was fine with it for an opening game against a tough side.

I hope, in time, there is a bit more attacking impetus (Guessand/Asensio 🤞), we stifle ourselves too often.

That’s the methodical Emery way, and it’s paid dividends. But an evolution will be needed.

🤣🤣

Bloody hell i’m excited for tomorrow! UTV

Also, i would absolutely love JJ to have a full, strong season. He’s an absolute gem, imo.

I’d love to know how many cut back goals he’s been involved in, because i feel he really excels at it. That and the half turn.

Hard to argue with that 11 too much right now.

Interesting to see the utilisation of Guessand as the season progresses.

Yeah there will be deals at the end for sure, already got on in Guessand.

Generally put my preseason thoughts out in the 2 threads there (got long analysis & transfer ones too)
Malen adds more directness to the forwards, but we're still quite passive without the ball.

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100%. It’s a tough market for most, so i think we’re handling it calmly and well.

Didn’t get to watch all the games this pre-season, but the ones i have, it seemed our tempo was much better at times? What do you think?

Defensively we’re still suspect, of course.

In certain areas.

Areas that do hold us back. But this is a really strong squad, and i believe we will see another change or 2 in the next few weeks. Dominoes, etc.

Squad players and youth players showcasing their worth during pre-season. Very handy.

Quietly confident of another top 7 finish. UTV

This summer has been successful for #avfc so far, imo.

There’s a lot to be said about a settled squad, and we have kept our spine in tact despite missing out on UCL football. In fact, we’ve protected the value of some more.

Added some of what we needed, too. We’re still requiring upgrades (1/2)

This ref is terrible

Hopefully! I begrudgingly say that they are in good shape these days… hopefully don’t last long

Championship footy is great!

Football’s back babyyyyyy

Ollie Watkins is one of the best headed strikers around. His catalogue of headers is beautiful

Bloody excellent 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

RUSSOOOO

GET INNNN

This isn’t your first rodeo, is it 😂

Enjoyed not being so involved in all the transfer bollocks so far this summer. Tbh, this is the least ‘excited’ ive been for pre-season in a long time.

Just looking forward to the start of the season, and another European adventure for the lads.

One man makes me confident, always; Unai Emery.

Hahaha even better gif

It's rough, i sneezed earlier...

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