Been great to see some of our youngsters get mins over the summer. Triston Rowe, George Hemmings & Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba all caught the eye in particular. Will see if there are loan moves planned, but if they do stay, hopefully get mins in Carabao/Europa this year. #avfc #UTV

Other pre-season thoughts: - Valuable mins for Bizot & Guessand. Hopefully two quality reinforcements - Good to see Ramsey/Malen providing goal contributions, important everyone chips in consistently - Still work needed on defensive structure & tightening up at back #avfc #UTV

🚨✅ Villa confirm Joe Gauci has joined Port Vale on a season-long loan. Sensible move, he needs minutes to continue to improve & Bizot now provides reliable cover as back-up to Emi Martinez. Remains to be seen who takes that third-choice spot. #avfc #UTV

Torn on touted Jacob Ramsey exit. Will be gutted to see him leave as now sounds likely, but taking sentimental value out of equation, smart deal? £40m banked, had his troubles w/ injuries & consistency, Emery to acquire an upgrade? Seems like a sensible move for all. #avfc #UTV

Would appear Ross Barkley, Andres Garcia and Morgan Rogers all involved in training in some capacity today. Positive sign after injury setbacks over pre-season, hopefully all fit & available for season opener. #avfc #UTV 🟣🔵

🗣 Tyrone Mings on objectives and ambitions for the upcoming season...👊🏽🟣🔵 #avfc #UTV

🚨 Agreement reached, Jacob Ramsey set to leave Villa in £40m deal. Personal terms agreed, as per Fabrizio Romano. Shame to see him leave. Plenty of talent/potential, but injuries/inconsistency a big issue. Decent fee, reports we tried to agree new contract, we move on. #avfc

Ultimately, rules are what they are. Villa hierarchy have agreed to what they believe is achievable/in best interests of club. Here's to Unai Emery, players who remain committed to driving success despite unfair restraints we face & continuing our progression. UTV. 🟣🔵 #avfc

🚨✅ Villa team news vs Newcastle Utd: 🗣 Unai Emery: "Tomorrow, Emi Martinez is suspended, [Andres] Garcia is injured and [Ross] Barkley is not match fit." Morgan Rogers available ✅ #avfc #UTV

🗣 Unai Emery on Jacob Ramsey: "Jacob Ramsey is not with us today. If he's leaving, we're going to continue our work. I was very happy with what we did with him, but now I'm focused on the players we have and to keep going forward." #avfc #UTV

🗣 Unai Emery: "We're not contenders to be in top 7. We have our capacity to build a strong team, maybe not w/ same budget, but we're being competitive. Same idea now. Work hard, be motivated/excited, try to get our best energy & feel strong at VP. This is our way." #avfc #UTV

🗣 Unai Emery: "I'm starting with same objective. Four comps, Premier League is first one, Europa League is second, FA Cup & Carabao Cup. In those comps, we have to do our best, to get a trophy is next step forward I want to do. Next year, I want to play again in Europe." #avfc

🗣 Unai Emery: "I'm not frustrated. I accept the rules, where we are, how we're competing & how we're being ambitious. Have to be proud of everything we're doing, but of course, everything we did, for me, is done. Now we have to do it again. I'm motivated & excited." #avfc #UTV

🗣 Unai Emery: "The transfer window is finishing for every team on September 1 at 7pm. I know the time as well. We have to be alert, in case we have opportunity to bring players to help us & increase our level, but we have to mix the rules of UEFA [into that too]." #avfc #UTV

Unai Emery press conference = mood improved. Loved everything he said, as detailed in previous posts. No excuses/moaning, just ready to get back to business. Let's get started with a big performance and three points tomorrow at VP. UTV! 👊🏽🟣🔵 #avfc #UTV

Digne & Mings will no doubt be in contention instead of Maatsen & Pau if we want more defensive solidity, but at home, opted for latter duo. Think Onana's presence in midfield will be key to give us control, McGinn & Rogers interchange. Thoughts? Any changes? #avfc #UTV

🚨✅ MATCHDAY #1 UP THE VILLA. 🟣🔵 #avfc #UTV

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Great to be back. Disappointing first half, but Bizot with an excellent debut. Slight improvement prior to red card, but not enough quality in possession. Stayed organised with 10 men & put in a big shift to get a clean sheet & decent point in the end. UTV 🟣🔵 #avfc #UTV

🗣 Unai Emery: “Grateful for our supporters. 22nd match not losing at home, good to achieve it, but to lose [two points] like we did today, maybe is not the best. “I am not happy only achieving one point, but how the match was going & the opponent, we have to accept it." #avfc