Philippe Coutinho and Dan James continue their redemptions as Jacob Ramsey announces himself - The Warm-Up
THURSDAY'S BIG STORIES Heartwarming Narratives Ad/> Let's begin with Philippe Coutinho. Last night's game against Leeds was a showcase for Villa's new No 23: one goal, a beautiful hit from a player that only scores beautiful hits, but also two assists, from a player who is often accused, a little unfairly, of only scoring beautiful hits. The pass for Villa's second was a particular delight, a scudding, skating ball through a kinked Leeds defence that drew into Jacob Ramsey's path as if Villa Park were a bowling green.


