Tom
@pearsontombo.bsky.social
English teacher and #avfc fan in Barcelona.
Early thoughts on the #avfc team for Thursday? How much rotation is too much? My prediction:
Bizot
Lindelhof Konsa Mings Maatsen
McGinn Bogarde Barkley Buendia
Rogers Malen
Would like to see Elliott and Sancho at least get some minutes too.
Bizot
Lindelhof Konsa Mings Maatsen
McGinn Bogarde Barkley Buendia
Rogers Malen
Would like to see Elliott and Sancho at least get some minutes too.
October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Early thoughts on the #avfc team for Thursday? How much rotation is too much? My prediction:
Bizot
Lindelhof Konsa Mings Maatsen
McGinn Bogarde Barkley Buendia
Rogers Malen
Would like to see Elliott and Sancho at least get some minutes too.
Bizot
Lindelhof Konsa Mings Maatsen
McGinn Bogarde Barkley Buendia
Rogers Malen
Would like to see Elliott and Sancho at least get some minutes too.
Really pleased that Cash is finally getting his flowers. Been a brilliant signing at £15m and 200 appearances later. #avfc
As some players made their way out, Matty Cash was among the last to leave. Waiting was John McGinn. "Cashy! Still watching your pass?"
Cash is close to signing a new deal. It's no surprise - quietly excellent and knows the nuances of #AVFC's RB remit:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Cash is close to signing a new deal. It's no surprise - quietly excellent and knows the nuances of #AVFC's RB remit:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Aston Villa, Matty Cash, and how his match-winning pass could change perceptions
The Poland international has been quietly excellent this season and his pass was crucial in vital win
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Really pleased that Cash is finally getting his flowers. Been a brilliant signing at £15m and 200 appearances later. #avfc
#avfc takeaways from Burnley
-Bogarde is a very intelligent footballer & developing exponentially.
-Malen is lethal from the right side of the box shooting across the keeper.
-Konsa is so much better than the bottom half PL striker
-Maatsen should have started, no need for Digne
-Bogarde is a very intelligent footballer & developing exponentially.
-Malen is lethal from the right side of the box shooting across the keeper.
-Konsa is so much better than the bottom half PL striker
-Maatsen should have started, no need for Digne
October 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
#avfc takeaways from Burnley
-Bogarde is a very intelligent footballer & developing exponentially.
-Malen is lethal from the right side of the box shooting across the keeper.
-Konsa is so much better than the bottom half PL striker
-Maatsen should have started, no need for Digne
-Bogarde is a very intelligent footballer & developing exponentially.
-Malen is lethal from the right side of the box shooting across the keeper.
-Konsa is so much better than the bottom half PL striker
-Maatsen should have started, no need for Digne
Team news is in so time for an #avfc lineup prediction.
Martinez
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
McGinn Tielemans
Elliott Buendia Rogers
Watkins
Buendia a bit of a wildcard but can’t Sancho won’t be ready and can’t see Malen or Guessand starting an away game yet.
Agree? Disagree?
Martinez
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
McGinn Tielemans
Elliott Buendia Rogers
Watkins
Buendia a bit of a wildcard but can’t Sancho won’t be ready and can’t see Malen or Guessand starting an away game yet.
Agree? Disagree?
September 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Team news is in so time for an #avfc lineup prediction.
Martinez
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
McGinn Tielemans
Elliott Buendia Rogers
Watkins
Buendia a bit of a wildcard but can’t Sancho won’t be ready and can’t see Malen or Guessand starting an away game yet.
Agree? Disagree?
Martinez
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
McGinn Tielemans
Elliott Buendia Rogers
Watkins
Buendia a bit of a wildcard but can’t Sancho won’t be ready and can’t see Malen or Guessand starting an away game yet.
Agree? Disagree?
Among the many issues for #avfc we suddenly look scarily weak at CB don’t we?
-Pau hasn’t had a decent run of form since his injury in 23/24.
-Mings is 32 + all the injuries.
-Bogarde is our 4th choice CB yet almost never trusted to play there.
-Pau hasn’t had a decent run of form since his injury in 23/24.
-Mings is 32 + all the injuries.
-Bogarde is our 4th choice CB yet almost never trusted to play there.
August 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Among the many issues for #avfc we suddenly look scarily weak at CB don’t we?
-Pau hasn’t had a decent run of form since his injury in 23/24.
-Mings is 32 + all the injuries.
-Bogarde is our 4th choice CB yet almost never trusted to play there.
-Pau hasn’t had a decent run of form since his injury in 23/24.
-Mings is 32 + all the injuries.
-Bogarde is our 4th choice CB yet almost never trusted to play there.
Unpopular opinion perhaps, but this would be a bad idea unless we’ve got a high level, PL-ready replacement in mind #avfc
New: Nottingham Forest are exploring a deal to re-sign Matty Cash. #AVFC yet to receive formal approach & have held talks over extending contract, but 28yo among Forest's options to strengthen the right side of defence. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Nottingham Forest exploring possible deal for Aston Villa’s Matty Cash
The 28-year-old is among Forest's options as they look to strengthen the right side of defence.
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Unpopular opinion perhaps, but this would be a bad idea unless we’ve got a high level, PL-ready replacement in mind #avfc
#avfc thoughts, + and -:
Lack of width. McGinn + Cash right w/ Digne + Rogers left was one-paced & stodgy.
Ball progression without Tielemans at 6 - we missed his confidence in receiving + playing fwd under pressure.
Kamara brilliant second half in 2 positions.
Bizot looks great.
Lack of width. McGinn + Cash right w/ Digne + Rogers left was one-paced & stodgy.
Ball progression without Tielemans at 6 - we missed his confidence in receiving + playing fwd under pressure.
Kamara brilliant second half in 2 positions.
Bizot looks great.
August 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#avfc thoughts, + and -:
Lack of width. McGinn + Cash right w/ Digne + Rogers left was one-paced & stodgy.
Ball progression without Tielemans at 6 - we missed his confidence in receiving + playing fwd under pressure.
Kamara brilliant second half in 2 positions.
Bizot looks great.
Lack of width. McGinn + Cash right w/ Digne + Rogers left was one-paced & stodgy.
Ball progression without Tielemans at 6 - we missed his confidence in receiving + playing fwd under pressure.
Kamara brilliant second half in 2 positions.
Bizot looks great.
This is positive IMO. Suggests we’ll be busy up to the deadline (& probably on deadline day itself).
Ramsey gone, Bailey imminent, progress on Moreno… hopefully means wiggle room for 2 to come in? #avfc
Ramsey gone, Bailey imminent, progress on Moreno… hopefully means wiggle room for 2 to come in? #avfc
August 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This is positive IMO. Suggests we’ll be busy up to the deadline (& probably on deadline day itself).
Ramsey gone, Bailey imminent, progress on Moreno… hopefully means wiggle room for 2 to come in? #avfc
Ramsey gone, Bailey imminent, progress on Moreno… hopefully means wiggle room for 2 to come in? #avfc
#avfc predicted XI + subs?
Bizot
Cash Konsa Torres Maatsen
Rogers Kamara Onana McGinn
Tielemans Watkins
Subs
Wright
Mings
Digne
Bogarde
Garcia
Hemmings
Malen
Guessand
Buendia
Squad already looking a bit thin isn’t it?
Bizot
Cash Konsa Torres Maatsen
Rogers Kamara Onana McGinn
Tielemans Watkins
Subs
Wright
Mings
Digne
Bogarde
Garcia
Hemmings
Malen
Guessand
Buendia
Squad already looking a bit thin isn’t it?
August 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
#avfc predicted XI + subs?
Bizot
Cash Konsa Torres Maatsen
Rogers Kamara Onana McGinn
Tielemans Watkins
Subs
Wright
Mings
Digne
Bogarde
Garcia
Hemmings
Malen
Guessand
Buendia
Squad already looking a bit thin isn’t it?
Bizot
Cash Konsa Torres Maatsen
Rogers Kamara Onana McGinn
Tielemans Watkins
Subs
Wright
Mings
Digne
Bogarde
Garcia
Hemmings
Malen
Guessand
Buendia
Squad already looking a bit thin isn’t it?
Anyone have the numbers for where we currently sit on these losses? #avfc
This is Villa's 3rd year in UEFA competitions - its PSR equivalent permits losses of €60m over that time - this is more restrictive than PL PSR, as well as the 70 per cent wage cap...
#AVFC 2025-26 preview - optimism but a challenging summer so far⬇️
#AVFC 2025-26 preview - optimism but a challenging summer so far⬇️
August 15, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Anyone have the numbers for where we currently sit on these losses? #avfc
If it is ~£40m for Ramsey, I think considering he only has 2 years left, and his output and injuries over the last 2 seasons…it’s a good deal, probably the best we could get.
Gutted though - he’s Villa, and I still think he could be worth double that in a couple of years #avfc
Gutted though - he’s Villa, and I still think he could be worth double that in a couple of years #avfc
August 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If it is ~£40m for Ramsey, I think considering he only has 2 years left, and his output and injuries over the last 2 seasons…it’s a good deal, probably the best we could get.
Gutted though - he’s Villa, and I still think he could be worth double that in a couple of years #avfc
Gutted though - he’s Villa, and I still think he could be worth double that in a couple of years #avfc
Cards falling into place for Ramsey to leave it seems? Lack of interest in Bailey, Martinez or others, now rejecting contract offers with 2yrs left. #avfc
🚨 Alexander Isak adamant he will not play for Newcastle again. Even if window closes without exit 25yo views #NUFC career over + no wish to reintegrate. Club say not for sale but exploring market amid Liverpool interest & striker wants #LFC
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the 11th edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Cards falling into place for Ramsey to leave it seems? Lack of interest in Bailey, Martinez or others, now rejecting contract offers with 2yrs left. #avfc
If Isak goes to Liverpool for ~£150m, I can definitely see a world in which Watkins goes to Newcastle for ~£70m. They’ll be desperate for a proven PL striker with a huge pot of cash, and we apparently still need that big sale…
Thoughts? #avfc
Thoughts? #avfc
August 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
If Isak goes to Liverpool for ~£150m, I can definitely see a world in which Watkins goes to Newcastle for ~£70m. They’ll be desperate for a proven PL striker with a huge pot of cash, and we apparently still need that big sale…
Thoughts? #avfc
Thoughts? #avfc
Another new contract and pay bump then to go with Kamara. I thought we were supposed to be getting the wage bill down?! #avfc
#AVFC have outlined their desire to renew Morgan Rogers' contract. Talks in preliminary stages but in view to progressing at end of the window. Villa want new deal to reflect 23yo's status as a key player despite multiple PL admirers. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the ninth edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window
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July 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Another new contract and pay bump then to go with Kamara. I thought we were supposed to be getting the wage bill down?! #avfc
Probably our best signing in the last 10 years IMO. A top number 9 is like gold dust in this day and age.
Yet if he starts the season slowly you can guarantee the knives will be out for him again… #avfc
Yet if he starts the season slowly you can guarantee the knives will be out for him again… #avfc
Only ten players have 100+ goal involvements in Europe's top five leagues in the past five seasons 👀
#AVFC
#AVFC
July 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Probably our best signing in the last 10 years IMO. A top number 9 is like gold dust in this day and age.
Yet if he starts the season slowly you can guarantee the knives will be out for him again… #avfc
Yet if he starts the season slowly you can guarantee the knives will be out for him again… #avfc
To even approach with a loan offer seems insane doesn’t it? Possibly trying to take advantage of our perceived desperation to get people off the wage bill? #avfc
July 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
To even approach with a loan offer seems insane doesn’t it? Possibly trying to take advantage of our perceived desperation to get people off the wage bill? #avfc
With ~60 competitive games in most seasons these days, how does anyone have the energy to care about pre-season results?! Never ceases to amaze me #avfc
July 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
With ~60 competitive games in most seasons these days, how does anyone have the energy to care about pre-season results?! Never ceases to amaze me #avfc
Gut reaction - quite pleased we aren’t signing him. Age and wages just don’t make sense in our current predicament. The fact he’s going to Turkey with no interest from the big leagues seals it. #avfc
Fenerbahçe have reportedly agreed a deal with PSG to sign Marco Asensio, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.
#AVFC
#AVFC
Marco Asensio transfer update as PSG 'agree deal'
PSG have reportedly agreed a deal to sell Marco Asensio
www.birminghammail.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Gut reaction - quite pleased we aren’t signing him. Age and wages just don’t make sense in our current predicament. The fact he’s going to Turkey with no interest from the big leagues seals it. #avfc
Finally #avfc
I was excited at the time, but for me it was quickly apparent that he was physically shot - he could never complete 90mins and was unable to impose himself in away games.
Yet someone sanctioned a 4-year, 130k a week contract as he sailed past his 30th birthday 🤯
I was excited at the time, but for me it was quickly apparent that he was physically shot - he could never complete 90mins and was unable to impose himself in away games.
Yet someone sanctioned a 4-year, 130k a week contract as he sailed past his 30th birthday 🤯
Philippe Coutinho has joined Vasco Da Gama on a permanent deal. Positive for #AVFC, who have been trying to move on the player for years. Now the final package of his contract (which has 12 months left) has been agreed and is free to leave and join his boyhood club permanently.
July 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Finally #avfc
I was excited at the time, but for me it was quickly apparent that he was physically shot - he could never complete 90mins and was unable to impose himself in away games.
Yet someone sanctioned a 4-year, 130k a week contract as he sailed past his 30th birthday 🤯
I was excited at the time, but for me it was quickly apparent that he was physically shot - he could never complete 90mins and was unable to impose himself in away games.
Yet someone sanctioned a 4-year, 130k a week contract as he sailed past his 30th birthday 🤯
A good day for for the JJ believers among us - I’m almost certain now that Ramsey won’t be sold. As far as I know he’s nowhere near our highest earners and is a homegrown player for European squad.
Really hope he kicks on next season now #avfc
Really hope he kicks on next season now #avfc
June 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A good day for for the JJ believers among us - I’m almost certain now that Ramsey won’t be sold. As far as I know he’s nowhere near our highest earners and is a homegrown player for European squad.
Really hope he kicks on next season now #avfc
Really hope he kicks on next season now #avfc
Seems clear now that June 30 wasn’t a concern for #avfc right? Hopefully the more relaxed timeframe will allow us to negotiate better fees for any necessary outgoings.
June 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Seems clear now that June 30 wasn’t a concern for #avfc right? Hopefully the more relaxed timeframe will allow us to negotiate better fees for any necessary outgoings.
Wow. I knew #avfc spent a lot on wages but i didn’t know our *average* was above 100k - and this was for 23/24, long before Rashford et al.
Needs to be urgently addressed this summer.
Needs to be urgently addressed this summer.
May 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Wow. I knew #avfc spent a lot on wages but i didn’t know our *average* was above 100k - and this was for 23/24, long before Rashford et al.
Needs to be urgently addressed this summer.
Needs to be urgently addressed this summer.