Richard Mortimer

Father to two Boys. Chartered Manager in HE, Media Specialist, Loyal Villan. North Stand ST Holder. Born B14, emigrated to Staffordshire. England Cricket.

[Talking Tactics @TalkinTactics]

The only foreign coach England should have is the best in the world (Guardiola).

Otherwise, the standout candidate - by some distance - is Eddie Howe. He has shown he can work with (and improve) top players and his individual game specific tactics are superb.

[Richard Mortimer @rich_mortavfc]

@talkSPORT False equivalence given that Johan Manzambi has been signed to directly replace Rogers. Garnacho replaces Jaydon Sancho in the squad.

[Richard Mortimer @rich_mortavfc]

@MiguelDelaney I totally and utterly agree with every word of that.

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I didn't necessarily know what to expect this evening but I didn't expect to witness such a pathetic coaching performance from Tuchel. How on Earth did he expect to win that game after taking the lead, other than extra terrestrial levels of good fortune.

[Richard Mortimer @rich_mortavfc]

@jendog17 @theavfcfaithful Yes, I think that the signs point to a desire to reduce the average age of the squad, hence they’re likely to identify younger options.

We appear to have made a considerable amount on incoming transfer fees since Jan and, depending on amortisation figures, may be able to go big

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@jendog17 @theavfcfaithful Take the point but £35 million profit on Tielemans provides additional context. I'm not saying Ceballos would be my choice, however.

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@theavfcfaithful It doesn't necessarily mean someone big is going if he's the chosen utilisation of Onana's salary coverage. As I've seen others mention, we would appear to have the Paqueta/ Elliot/ Gallager money available in principle to support the transfer fee.

Time will tell.

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@KevHughesie @lukerobinson89 I think this is the way forward, particularly given the existing desire for a right sided player within the ranks. Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Lindeloff, Barkley to cover central midfield with the possibility of adding a player who can cover numerous positions.

[Richard Mortimer @rich_mortavfc]

@lukerobinson89 I’d still consider selling Bogarde as he’s one of the few fringe players who’ll generate reasonable funds. Need for that right sided player is now more pressing, as McGinn will need to cover central mid.

For other reasons, I’m drawn to John Stones, particularly versatility.

[Richard Mortimer @rich_mortavfc]

@Jaack Buendia’s last minute winner against Arsenal, Europa League Semi Final Second Leg at Villa Park, victory over Liverpool to secure CL football to name but three from last season.

It hits differently, by and large.

An England win in a R16 game can’t compare.

[UEFA @UEFA]

UEFA statement on the Balogun case: ⬇️
https://t.co/9LQDx8waKe

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@DougieCritchley There has never been a more wrongly informed opinion articulated so confidently on social media in my lifetime...

Than this.

It's a joke.

[UEFA @UEFA]

🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!

We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

[Richard Mortimer @rich_mortavfc]

@AVFCSupport I was able to buy a 19 game season ticket in another part of the ground for myself and my father but couldn't add the Champions League bundle for those same seats - can this be rectified so supporters can add on at the reduced price before the season starts.

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@AVFCStatto Lowest I've felt.

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There aren’t many sides capable to going to The Etihad and winning whilst collectively hungover to round off a memorable week but this Villa side are simply built different 😆

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Too soon? UTV.

[Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt]

Aston Villa's 44-year wait for a major European trophy is over 🤩

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👀

[Forward Alliance @brumforward]

If we had beat Leicester, we'd be a handful of places below this shower.

The tide is turning.