THIS IS TOP 4 WAR

This is a huge day for all of us. We were there during the Emery days, we experienced what his football can be like, and the downside wasn’t acceptable, so he was moved on.

He’s found a home at Aston Villa. A great club, reignited by his ability to get the maximum out of a little and absorb whatever damage is thrown his way. The job he’s doing there is, I’m sheepish to say, world-class beyond doubt.

Villa have been hamstrung by PSR in a similar way to Newcastle. They haven’t been able...