Paul Hughes

''What is clear is that Unai Emery is a manager capable of restoring some of the sense of grandeur that has been missing from Aston Villa for far too long''

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

We are far from done

UTV 💜💙

#AVFC

[Aston Villa @AstonVilla]

Our club. Our history.

#AV150

[Premier League @premierleague]

Unai Emery with a unique celebration for Nicolas Jackson's goal 😅

@AstonVilla 🦁

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

Enjoyed watching the new lads today. Suzuki could end up being the signing of the season. Ruggeri was really good 2nd half. Gomes has presence, drive and has slotted right in. Manzambi is going to be massive for us, such a talent. Jackson was my MotM, deserved his goal 🙌🏻 #AVFC

[AstonVigilante @AstonVigilante]

Spurs vs Villa preview - No amount of concerts can buy what Aston Villa have got. Always remember that. #avfc #utv #thfc #coys

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@GarySmithJnr Im not sure he will start Mbaye and Garnacho. He doesn't like the 'chaos' that 2 wingers provide so suspect it will be Mbaye right and Buendia or Hemmings from the left.

Maybe Gomes to try and start some continuity for him but i think the rest will follow your thinking

[Aston Villa @AstonVilla]

Aston Villa’s all-time top scorer in Europe: John McGinn 🫡

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@avfcjosh_ I think the full backs change and Kamara likely to sit this one out. Id like to see Mbaye with McGinn and Buendia shifting over one, but I think it will be Garnacho for Hemmings

Suzuki

AWB
Lindelof
Torres
Ruggeri

Barkley
Gomes

McGinn
Buendia
Garnacho

Jackson

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@Ant1987 I also think Emery will be respectful to the time Mings has been at the club, Pau being 1st choice and Lindelof captain of his country so THB cant just walk in and claim a spot. People suggesting Barkley should have been dropped are underestimating how much he will actually play.

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

Ignore the negativity, there are some real positives in our signings; two of the brightest talents in Europe, a GK who is highly regarded, statistically one of the best CDM's over the last few years, an experienced winner, a few Emery really wanted and some solid pro's #avfc #UTV

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@LordMillman29 If Hemmings stays around then I don't think another attacking option would be signed.

Say 1st choice is

Garnacho Manzambi Mbaye

Then

Buendia, McGinn, Alysson, Hemmings, Barkley, Goretzka as options

So I see a CB and then maybe a ST if Tammy leaves.

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@chrislh90_ Sassy don't tell anyone but #avfc actually sold players first

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@MrFunko92 Remember everyone, Villa have sold players so are allowed to replace them.

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@AstonVilla UTV

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@AstonVilla

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

Quickly backtracking on his original post once he realises how stupid he sounded 🙄😒

[Josh @thfcjoshx]

To reiterate, as I’ve got a lot of angry brummies in my replies, the issue is NOT your spending.

You’ve sold well so you can spend, perfectly fine.

So stop crying about how PSR is unfair. It is no one else’s fault your wage bill is astronomical and you’ve not invested properly

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@antpaulbloom The audacity of #avfc to sign some players after bringing in c300m in transfer fees. You are so right, let's play the tea lady up front on Monday 👏🏼👏🏼

[Matt Law @Matt_Law_DT]

Told Jackson was registered in time to be considered for selection for Villa v Arsenal. Villa yet to announce deal or confirm #avfc

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

Don't let Arsenal or Spurs fans read this as apparently Villa should just easily increase revenue and stop paying all our money on wages🙄🤔🥱

Good to see a few mainstream media sites now seeing the stupidity and mess linked to these 'rules'.

#avfc

[Kevin Hatchard 🎙⚽️ @kevinhatchard]

Really good piece this by @KieranMaguire on the PSR/SCR rules, and how they make life tough for teams like #avfc.

I applaud idea of asking clubs to be financially responsible, but it seems the rules need a complete rethink.

https://t.co/5yT0zzReBO

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@realaldon @talkSPORT Boring 😴

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

I think the wage coverage will help get Leao over the line, if Milan accept our offer. I dont think another striker comes in, NJ and BM will be primary options, with Leao capable of playing there.

Leao, Manzambi, Garnacho, McGinn, Allison, Buendia, Goretzka. Good mix.

#AVFC

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Ipswich Town are working on a loan deal for Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham.

More from @J_Tanswell

https://t.co/l3ibqCJwZd

[Paul Hughes @P4UL_AV86]

@SonnySRM @BarryNoToes @4Pramod Of course, money guarantees nothing but you can’t ignore the 1bn spent between that FA cup and the PL.

The original post was would the trophy outlay be greater had Emery had the money and time that Arteta had, and based on what he has achieved at Villa suggests it would