Amadou Onana

[LeeB]

It was getting Tielemans the ball in the right areas as his touch and range of passing with both feet are his strengths.

Having Onana with Kamara seemed to take the shackles of the whole team to play, Torres as well was able to his stuff in comfort as well.

[PaulWinch again]

It doe and it’s certainly what a few of us have been saying, the midfield balance is absolutely essential to us being better at both ends of the pitch.

[tomd2103]

I’m so glad he’s back, we’ve missed him and I’ve been so excited to see him play alongside Kamara with Tielemans further forward and it seemed to work a treat.

Frustrating that he's been injured so much this season, as I think that he looks quality and is only 23 to boot.  The number of times those long legs make tackles and interceptions, mean we win the ball back more quickly and then can hit teans on the counter.

[Ian.]

I’m so glad he’s back, we’ve missed him and I’ve been so excited to see him play alongside Kamara with Tielemans further forward and it seemed to work a treat.

Frustrating that he's been injured so much this season, as I think that he looks quality and is only 23 to boot.  The number of times those long legs make tackles and interceptions, mean we win the ball back more quickly and then can hit teans on the counter.

Yep, we’ve really missed his presence in midfield, if we keep him fit, him and Kamara could be great duo. Dougie and Kamara were ace together and we’ve missed that combination, this however very different could still be just as influential.

[OCD]

Great to be able to play 2 authentic DM's together.

For those highlighting his age, see also Rogers and Duran. To a lesser degree, you can add Maatsen and maybe Nedeljkovic in time.

[PeterWithe]

The partnership was very impressive and was perfect for the game, if we needed a goal I still thought we maybe lacked an 'out ball' some pace on the flank. Which is hard on McGinn who was excellent but we do seem to miss that in the squad.

[Somniloquism]

Hard to tell if the tactical change mentioned here made the difference, or the Summerville change for them. But good interview from a well-spoken player and an insight into the sometimes hidden changes when the same players come out second half.

https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1878004170361639224

[Brazilian Villain]

Interesting stuff, and it's the first I've heard of him having flu. May explain him being a bit lacklustre on his return from the injury.

[eamonn]

Quite sweet how McInally treats him like a beloved nephew (Dad's aren't as outwardly proud of their sons in company, right?).

Does Pravda do this live post-match coverage after every game? Fair play if so, it's TV broadcast quality in terms of content and production.

[Somniloquism]

Does Pravda do this live post-match coverage after every game? Fair play if so, it's TV broadcast quality in terms of content and production.

Full version here. (Skip to 10 mins for the broadcast to actually start).

https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djxXrlQlWeGZ

[Somniloquism]

And Amodou's "Another one".

https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1877844859148779946

[Billy Walker]

Quite sweet how McInally treats him like a beloved nephew (Dad's aren't as outwardly proud of their sons in company, right?).

Does Pravda do this live post-match coverage after every game? Fair play if so, it's TV broadcast quality in terms of content and production.

Not sure about post-match but they do a pre-match show for every home league fixture which is very well put together.  I'm amazed the Club doesn't advertise it more, to be honest, as I only just happened to stumble upon it a week or two ago.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

I really like this fella. Seems intelligent and genuine.

Forget he’s only 23, so stacks of room for improvement for a player in his position. Interesting he’s already matched the 4 goals he scored in his Everton career this season, in 19 games for versus 72 for Everton.

Very hopeful he’ll be a top player for us for many years and the £50m price will look like money well spent.

[Hookeysmith]

What was the 1000 yard death stare into the holte when he scored ?

[Somniloquism]

What was the 1000 yard death stare into the holte when he scored ?

Him being happy he scored at Villa Park.