James Billingham
@james1874.bsky.social
@TheHolte1874 on Twitter. Migrated for a more peaceful #avfc discourse.
I am very concerned. My worry is, Emery seems too naive to go against the methodical principles he has us adhering to. If nothing changes, it could turn fast, and that would be extremely sad.
September 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I am very concerned. My worry is, Emery seems too naive to go against the methodical principles he has us adhering to. If nothing changes, it could turn fast, and that would be extremely sad.
We’ve had a bad start to the season, Everton the opposite, plus the new stadium vibe is carrying an extra bit of momentum for them.
Everything points to an Everton win.
It would be an excellent day for a ™️ Emery away win.
Elliot to start 🤞
UTV
Everything points to an Everton win.
It would be an excellent day for a ™️ Emery away win.
Elliot to start 🤞
UTV
September 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We’ve had a bad start to the season, Everton the opposite, plus the new stadium vibe is carrying an extra bit of momentum for them.
Everything points to an Everton win.
It would be an excellent day for a ™️ Emery away win.
Elliot to start 🤞
UTV
Everything points to an Everton win.
It would be an excellent day for a ™️ Emery away win.
Elliot to start 🤞
UTV
Jackson - I do like. He’s been wasteful at Chelsea, but he would fit by Ollie nicely like Diaby. Financially not sure how it works. Probably smarter options.
Canvot - Yes. Please. Cracking signing.
1 more? Asensio? I think that’s pushing it, but who knows. Would be a good window.👍
Canvot - Yes. Please. Cracking signing.
1 more? Asensio? I think that’s pushing it, but who knows. Would be a good window.👍
August 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Jackson - I do like. He’s been wasteful at Chelsea, but he would fit by Ollie nicely like Diaby. Financially not sure how it works. Probably smarter options.
Canvot - Yes. Please. Cracking signing.
1 more? Asensio? I think that’s pushing it, but who knows. Would be a good window.👍
Canvot - Yes. Please. Cracking signing.
1 more? Asensio? I think that’s pushing it, but who knows. Would be a good window.👍
Weren’t great yesterday, but overall, i was fine with it for an opening game against a tough side.
I hope, in time, there is a bit more attacking impetus (Guessand/Asensio 🤞), we stifle ourselves too often.
That’s the methodical Emery way, and it’s paid dividends. But an evolution will be needed.
I hope, in time, there is a bit more attacking impetus (Guessand/Asensio 🤞), we stifle ourselves too often.
That’s the methodical Emery way, and it’s paid dividends. But an evolution will be needed.
August 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Weren’t great yesterday, but overall, i was fine with it for an opening game against a tough side.
I hope, in time, there is a bit more attacking impetus (Guessand/Asensio 🤞), we stifle ourselves too often.
That’s the methodical Emery way, and it’s paid dividends. But an evolution will be needed.
I hope, in time, there is a bit more attacking impetus (Guessand/Asensio 🤞), we stifle ourselves too often.
That’s the methodical Emery way, and it’s paid dividends. But an evolution will be needed.
Bloody hell i’m excited for tomorrow! UTV
August 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Bloody hell i’m excited for tomorrow! UTV
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Yeah there will be deals at the end for sure, already got on in Guessand.
Generally put my preseason thoughts out in the 2 threads there (got long analysis & transfer ones too)
Malen adds more directness to the forwards, but we're still quite passive without the ball.
bsky.app/profile/1874...
Generally put my preseason thoughts out in the 2 threads there (got long analysis & transfer ones too)
Malen adds more directness to the forwards, but we're still quite passive without the ball.
bsky.app/profile/1874...
Seen Tielemans/Onana for 10 mins, should have been tested more.
Rowe filling Garcia mins; L1/L2 calling.
Iling Jr as RW may be worth keeping for EL mins until Jan?
Hemmings 🫶; will get pushed out of deep lying roles in the Champ/L1; Primeira, Secunda, Juniper or Eredivisie would be better for him.
Rowe filling Garcia mins; L1/L2 calling.
Iling Jr as RW may be worth keeping for EL mins until Jan?
Hemmings 🫶; will get pushed out of deep lying roles in the Champ/L1; Primeira, Secunda, Juniper or Eredivisie would be better for him.
Jimoh-Abola looks useful but not there yet. A high end L1 loan after the league cup match does more for him than low end Championship or staying here.
Not seen Tielemans in the 10 with Onana as 8; too much squad cost there for them to not play together occasionally.
Yes! Get Ramsey in the box more.
Not seen Tielemans in the 10 with Onana as 8; too much squad cost there for them to not play together occasionally.
Yes! Get Ramsey in the box more.
August 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Yeah there will be deals at the end for sure, already got on in Guessand.
Generally put my preseason thoughts out in the 2 threads there (got long analysis & transfer ones too)
Malen adds more directness to the forwards, but we're still quite passive without the ball.
bsky.app/profile/1874...
Generally put my preseason thoughts out in the 2 threads there (got long analysis & transfer ones too)
Malen adds more directness to the forwards, but we're still quite passive without the ball.
bsky.app/profile/1874...
This summer has been successful for #avfc so far, imo.
There’s a lot to be said about a settled squad, and we have kept our spine in tact despite missing out on UCL football. In fact, we’ve protected the value of some more.
Added some of what we needed, too. We’re still requiring upgrades (1/2)
There’s a lot to be said about a settled squad, and we have kept our spine in tact despite missing out on UCL football. In fact, we’ve protected the value of some more.
Added some of what we needed, too. We’re still requiring upgrades (1/2)
August 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This summer has been successful for #avfc so far, imo.
There’s a lot to be said about a settled squad, and we have kept our spine in tact despite missing out on UCL football. In fact, we’ve protected the value of some more.
Added some of what we needed, too. We’re still requiring upgrades (1/2)
There’s a lot to be said about a settled squad, and we have kept our spine in tact despite missing out on UCL football. In fact, we’ve protected the value of some more.
Added some of what we needed, too. We’re still requiring upgrades (1/2)
This ref is terrible
August 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This ref is terrible
Football’s back babyyyyyy
August 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Football’s back babyyyyyy
Ollie Watkins is one of the best headed strikers around. His catalogue of headers is beautiful
August 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ollie Watkins is one of the best headed strikers around. His catalogue of headers is beautiful
Bloody excellent 🏴🏴🏴
July 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Bloody excellent 🏴🏴🏴
Enjoyed not being so involved in all the transfer bollocks so far this summer. Tbh, this is the least ‘excited’ ive been for pre-season in a long time.
Just looking forward to the start of the season, and another European adventure for the lads.
One man makes me confident, always; Unai Emery.
Just looking forward to the start of the season, and another European adventure for the lads.
One man makes me confident, always; Unai Emery.
July 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Enjoyed not being so involved in all the transfer bollocks so far this summer. Tbh, this is the least ‘excited’ ive been for pre-season in a long time.
Just looking forward to the start of the season, and another European adventure for the lads.
One man makes me confident, always; Unai Emery.
Just looking forward to the start of the season, and another European adventure for the lads.
One man makes me confident, always; Unai Emery.
Leg day this morning after neglecting them for the last couple of months. Can't wait to be virtually paralysed by tomorrow night 👍
June 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Leg day this morning after neglecting them for the last couple of months. Can't wait to be virtually paralysed by tomorrow night 👍
Still don't know how Rogers manoeuvres his body the way he does with his build. Joy to watch
June 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Still don't know how Rogers manoeuvres his body the way he does with his build. Joy to watch
About to get interesting...
June 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
About to get interesting...
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2023/2024 was a sensational year for Leon Bailey and was a huge reason we got Champions League football.
I wish him the very best in his future career 🙏
I wish him the very best in his future career 🙏
June 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
2023/2024 was a sensational year for Leon Bailey and was a huge reason we got Champions League football.
I wish him the very best in his future career 🙏
I wish him the very best in his future career 🙏
So, dust settled. What a season.
Some amazing moments. Some really frustrating ones, too. But my expectations at the start of the season was top 8, so top 6 is exceeded expectations for me.
How it finished yesterday was a gut punch, but also a great reminder that this is an unfinished article...
Some amazing moments. Some really frustrating ones, too. But my expectations at the start of the season was top 8, so top 6 is exceeded expectations for me.
How it finished yesterday was a gut punch, but also a great reminder that this is an unfinished article...
May 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
So, dust settled. What a season.
Some amazing moments. Some really frustrating ones, too. But my expectations at the start of the season was top 8, so top 6 is exceeded expectations for me.
How it finished yesterday was a gut punch, but also a great reminder that this is an unfinished article...
Some amazing moments. Some really frustrating ones, too. But my expectations at the start of the season was top 8, so top 6 is exceeded expectations for me.
How it finished yesterday was a gut punch, but also a great reminder that this is an unfinished article...
The bad news is, we lost out on Champions League football.
The good news is, i made this braised beef ragu for tea.
The good news is, i made this braised beef ragu for tea.
May 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The bad news is, we lost out on Champions League football.
The good news is, i made this braised beef ragu for tea.
The good news is, i made this braised beef ragu for tea.
Squad weaknesses need to be addressed. Fresh faces with top quality. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water, like, but we do need floor/ceiling raisers.
We got what we deserved from the whole season, really. Not just today. And Europa League football is great, imo.
We move on. Up the Villa.
We got what we deserved from the whole season, really. Not just today. And Europa League football is great, imo.
We move on. Up the Villa.
May 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Squad weaknesses need to be addressed. Fresh faces with top quality. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water, like, but we do need floor/ceiling raisers.
We got what we deserved from the whole season, really. Not just today. And Europa League football is great, imo.
We move on. Up the Villa.
We got what we deserved from the whole season, really. Not just today. And Europa League football is great, imo.
We move on. Up the Villa.
THAT'S A GOAL YOU FAT SHITS
May 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
THAT'S A GOAL YOU FAT SHITS
The old ticker can't cope. Ageing like milk in the sun here
May 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The old ticker can't cope. Ageing like milk in the sun here