Aston Villa Defender Mings Explains the Key Factor That Sets Emery Apart - Paul Vegas

"What distinguishes good managers from great managers, in my opinion, is their exceptional skills in both playing and in-game management," Mings emphasized during his appearance on Ben Foster's Fozcast podcast. "Their ability to anticipate and react to changing situations during a match is truly remarkable. When faced with a challenging first half, players can rely on them for guidance and tactical adjustments in the locker room."

"We had a game plan, it didn't work or we didn't stick to it well enough because something happened and what are we going to do next...everybody's looking to the manager. He is amazing at that. It never feels as if anything is catastrophic, either. If we go one or 2-0 down, the manager has usually got something - 'this is how we're going to change it'.

"He's a big believer in not playing any different whether we're 1-0 up, 2-0 up, 2-0 down, 3-0 down. He's a very calm manager, a very considered manager and his experience of what he's done before allows you to believe in what he's doing as well.

"We have been so consistent since the manager has come in, and that's credit to him - his ability to think one game at a time. There's no time to not be good enough under this manager. It's not something you should feel pressured by, that is what will keep driving us forward. He has to signing good players and evolving the squad and tactics. They're things he's doing all the time to keep us fresh."