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Unai Emery in advanced talks over new Aston Villa deal in blow to Man Utd #avfc This has always felt like how it would turn out and what a boost for Villa. Best manager in the Premier League IMO telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

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If the Villa hierarchy are watching and listening to what is being said about our manager, a new and improved contract (lots of money) for Emery would shut up a lot of the speculation of him leaving. Just do it. It will also show the pundits that we ain’t going anywhere; in fact, we want it all. The League title, all the domestic cups, Champions League cup, every dam thing. Why would any Villa want anything less? We’ve waited for this. This is our chance; the investment is there, the venue, the history, the fans. Emery is the man to take us there. He’s pivotal to our success. He’s our ace in the hole. When people say we can’t win this competition or that cup, and players and managers must leave our club, you must remember they’ve been indoctrinated against Villa for years; they’re in some sort of psychosis, and they don’t even know it. I remember standing in the Holt End over season and watching us become division one champions. I remember when we won the European Cup, the hard way, with a manager that delivered our dreams, Ron Saunders. It’s happened before; it can happen again. I truly believe that. UTV

Wishing @AstonVilla former player and legend Bruce Rioch who is 79 today a very happy birthday! 💜💙#AVFC

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