ExhallVillan

awful performance----shocking schoolboy error by Reina, defence midfield non existant----Samatta alone again midfield completely legless far far too defensive,

Leicester have not scored in thir last 3 league games

Vardy has,nt scored in 10 hours+ of premiership football

  so what more fitting next opponents than the very benovelent toothless gutless prideless clueless ---Aston Villa   or should it be "Vanilla"  the team thats too easily licked,

mark my words this bunch unless there is a drastic turnaround will certainly be taking us down----

We were right close to the --"corner"  and it simply was,nt   Jack cannoned the ball against the Citeh player and it went out for a goal kick--Jack,s Tyrone,s and Targetts protests were arrogantly dismissed by Mason and his linesman!!!

• Villa were not disgraced and all can hold their heads high----but the league must take priority now!!! 

20 hours ago, imavillan said:

I watched all of the game and it was poor and annoyingly frustrating.

Having watched us against Watford and the two games against Leicester i was highly optimistic. Thinking if we play like that against Bournemouth we can get three points, play like it for the rest of the season and we will not be relegated.

Well, i was bought back down to earth with a big bump. We went back into awful mode where we could not pass a ball, could not compete physically, could not cross a ball, could not shoot on target and yet again could not defend.

Too many players were not at the required standard. You can get away with one or two having an off day but when that balance is tipped to seven/eight having an off day there is no where to hide. It's all too familiar this season hence why where we are.

I have given Dean Smith a very poor in the match poll. Once Bournemouth had gone down to ten men he got the tactics totally wrong. We were chasing the game and did not need to play 3/5 at the back. Hause should have gone off for Davis. Five at the back was just not required, 

We are not relegated on the back of this result but we are in one hell of a scrap where our home form will have to save us as we are truly atrocious on our travels. We are the only team not to keep a clean sheet away from home in the premiership. Quite a damming stat that is.

We can do it, but we need the Villa who played against Leicester, Burnley and Watford to turn up far more often than they are !!!! 

Fully agree----i was expecting more of a battle after the Leicester game----but typical Villa---too many chose to have an off day---yet again,---we now have 13 games to secure Premiership survival--i only hope its secured before that what prove to be a winner take all final game with West Ham!!

it dont matter now --but at 90 minutes i was wondering who apart from Captain Jack would be taking the penalty,s??

no Tammy, no Milo,-  Hourihane, AEL,not on pitch-----no Albert,  SJM  not available----????

maybe Elmo,Mings,Targett,Trez??

Hause---NO WAY----

On 19/01/2020 at 17:33, The Fun Factory said:

Still have bad memories when they beat us last time we were in the prem with Troy Deeney giving it large to the Holte End. That was when I knew we would go down. Don't do it again Villa.

Yeah that was real horrendous----time for revenge and jump over them up the table----

• gutless display  outclassed outplayed out tackled----some of them players need to have a long look at themselves--and consider maybe a change of career!
• thought AEL Jack and Trezeguet were the only ones who earned their mega bucks,--
• stayed til the end---howcome only 1 minute added time with 6 2nd half substitutons? 
• was surprised to see Guilbert dropped,
• too many looking like rabbits trapped in the headlights---and seemingly just  being most grateful to be on the same pitch as Citeh---cant we tackle? what goes on at B.H.?
• a word for the support from The Holte End --after a quiet spell and after  i think the 5th went in---the singing was loud and proud-----Villa Till I Die, and Holte Enders in The Sky being particularily loud---a credit to the club guys n gals.and the roar that greeted AEL converting the penalty--would have done a match winning goal proud..
• we must pick up now in the next 2 games---otherwise i really fear the worst!!
• got on the m6 and  consequently home in record time---the only good thing about a 4.30 sunday kick off,

Good result shame about gifting a sloppy goal away---but that is typical of us this season--

great to see the old Tyrone Mings back---the system seems to suit him--let Konsa and Hause do the marking Tyrone doing the organising and commanding--good to see him barking out the orders last night,

not having a recognised striker did no harm---thought AEL did well,    

though some of our passing was poor at times----

Mings and Nyland were superb--both seemed real gutted to only draw, in the post match interview----this is the attitude we need,

Jack was his usual self ----just wished the header from Konsa was 6 inches lower,  and i thought  Guilbert and Hause had good games,

its all to play for now in the 2nd leg at what will be a packed out Villa Park with a tremendous atmosphere---is there any where better than a semi final under floodlights ?.

Deano said today that he read---" The riot act at half time"------------the response was zilch and to concede 2 more goals to 10men----- has he lost the dressing room?

• A much needed valuable 3 points----thought Konsa and Hause teamed up well, Targetts youth and inexperience showed---Jack venting his spleen at a hoofed 2nd half clearance--whilst Jack was open and as usual wanting the ball,---AEL and Trez flatter to deceive  thought AEL was real hurt when lying on the ground and signalling to the bench after about 25 minutes--but surprisingly he lasted virtually until the end----both need to work much much harder---a recall to Andre Green?
• Heaton fully earned his corn----Jack is unique   ---where would we be without him?? the thought gives me the full ebeegeebees---Conor plays well with Jack,-the 2 have a good understanding and im puzzled as to why he does,nt get a great deal of game time,
• the relief (albeit only momentary) for players and fans at the end was clearly obvious---it was great to get back to winning ways to keep a clean sheet---and to hear Sweet Caroline echoing around Villa Park once more-----its now time to get right behind the boys in Claret and Blue--with our full support and do our bit to keep the momentum going,-----VTID

• 3 points will be a nice early Christmas present----and are much needed,  no reason why not---if you are going oil your throats get fully behind The Boys In Claret and Blue--and raise the rafters off this grand old stadium,and lets hear Sweet Caroline echoing around all 4 stands----
• Come On You Lions---

to me he is under rated and under used,--- at the moment-corners and free kicks are real woeful- no matter who takes them---Conor at least has an idea what to do----furthermore he can and will shoot at goal,and DOES posess a goal threat,-----

unfortunately a lot he does seems to go unnoticed------the lad is best engaged going forward----and needs accomodating against Newcastle  and probably beyond.

3 hours ago, TRO said:

Baring a couple of games.....We have been in every one....We haven't been mullered, but we have to compete for 90 + minutes.

stupid, stupid errors has cost us dearly.

I still think 4-3-3 away from home is wishful and offers the opposition a way in.

We are not a park the bus team, but equally, we are too benevolent.....some issues is organisational, some issues is decision making and some issues is courage ( no ducking a free kicks please).

For me Bruce was too cautious and Smith too open at times.....somewhere in the middle would be fine for me...we need to get the balance right.

Some good points there:: 

energy and legs seem to disappear too regularily after 70-80 minutes----just look at the goals we concede in the last quarter of a game:

from the first game at Spurs schoolboy errors have cost us dearly-----letting ball bounce,square  passing across our 18 yrd line,leaving it to someone else,passes going astray,silly free kicks in dangerous areas, etc etc.

i dont think we are strong enough for 433 away ---especially with our personnel--and -not tracking back happens too often,---we have sufficient midfield players to go 4231 or 41311 or any other formation-- 

courage or commitment was sure lacking from a few on sunday the ducking incident a fine example,----and the marking for the free kick was non-existant,---Neves does have a reputation for long strikes!

the next 4 games we need to get some points---we dont want to be caught up in a bottom 4 rat race----especially so early in the season.

37 minutes ago, villalad21 said:

We desperately need Jack back, that much is clear.

We're as dependent on him this season as we were last season. Anyone refusing to accept that is in denial.

Absolutely bang on----the lad is quality----he can and does make a difference----a big difference.

Disappointing performance--too many not showing and didnt want it whereas Wolves did----Not impressed with players ducking under the ball---Luiz could have taken one for the team for the first---and what was his attempt to stop Traore for the second all about?

thought Targett surrendered too easily against the dual threat of Docherty and Traore---then again Trezaguett did,nt help out much,

SJM appeared off the pace---dreadful pass to Taylor that created the second and his attempt to track back was very poor---could,nt work out his attempted very wayward pass right at the end----

  is the squad good enough ?  the next 4 games will certainly give an indication,

Done by VAR again--this thing is ruining football---the noise that greeted Jack,s goal was a bit subdued until the kick off---you just get afraid to celebrate---!!

well we struggled again against 10---but thanks to Supa Jack we won this one---gee this lad is a class apart,

23 hours ago, alreadyexists said:

Got to be the same lineup again, even though we’re at home. Can’t wait! 

Fully agree---just hope no one picks up any injury,s during yet another International Break!

A much needed 3 points---5 good goals, players not afraid to have a go outside the box--team looking confident-----Jack in a more forward role where he can inflict the most damage,this is just what the Doctor ordered---hopefully we will keep moving forwards now.

I reckon we can win this one--but need to stop making the silly errors that have been so costly---and to step up on the basics----clear the stand if its necessary,

---just hope we dont go into a 2-1 lead and that Norwich dont get a player sent off,

Come On You Lions,

Felt like a loss----too many are being out muscled too often---we need to get more physical,and used to the game management of so many of our opponents--we are novices in the "Best league in the world" and boy does it show!!!!

and we thought the refs were bad in the championship-----the egos of some so far this season is unbelieveable!!----

the 3 examples shown above are each a disgrace----all were/are visible to the naked eye---without recourse even to the much heralded  VAR---!! strewth in the 3rd one Aubamajang is  what 7  foot from Moss!!!!!----thats 2 games in London where inefficient very very poor officials have cost us dearly----and it just aint right!!!!!

3 hours ago, NeilS said:

That was Declan Rice applauding the Holte, my Dad commented that it was unusual for the opposition to come and acknowledge the home support. Snoddy came up to applaud after as well.

I think you are right and Conor needs to be tried, his deadball delivery and ability to pop up with a goal is something that is vital and we may need to utilise. It is hard to see where the goals are going to come from at the moment. It may have all turned out differently if we had buried one or two of those first half headers that Wesley and Guilbert missed.

Thanks for confirming--it really surprised me i had to have a second look--as your Dad said its real unusual for an opposition player to applaud home fans--unless hes previously played for the club or has a connection  eg Barry Bannan and Joe Lolley-- often-give a clap to the Holte when they trot across to take a corner--i cant recall many if any previous instances in 55 years going to the majestic old ground-----full credit to the lad-----

Second clean sheet at home in a row-----that is a big positive----its just a shame we could,nt capitalise at the other end---

42010 is a tremendous turn out for a night game----

Marvellous looks like he will be a force in midfield----but i think Conor needs game time --our free kicks and  corners when we get them are wasted,

i,m sure i saw Declan Rice as i was going down the steps  applaud the Holte End at the final whistle!--thought it was Snoddy at first so had a quick second glance---am sure it was Rice,why was that?

its only 2 goals conceded at home --in 3 games a penalty and an awful pass across field --both in the first 15 minutes of the home fixtures,---full credit to the defence,

Keep The Faith-----

Well thats 3 or 4 games where we have been "done" by this particular inept referee---evidently he clearly has a problem and dislike for Jack and VILLA----

A formal complaint must be made and a request that he never does officiate or is involved in anyway in any further Villa games,

Wow what a fantastic night---these players WANT to win---the surge forward from AEL at such a late stage was something else---- i thought they all played well, special mention to Taylor who i thought  put in some timely interceptions and tackles,on, was it his first appearance with Coleman since that awful moment,? 

well pleased for Wesley on opening his account---and Mings and Engels were immense --especially after Engels getting kicked in the head by his CB partner,

tremendous scenes at the end--has Sweet Caroline ever sounded ""So Good So Good"?----am really glad it has been carried on from Wembley,

A full Villa Park in full voice under the floodlights is still a sight to behold,----well done everyone, players management coaches and fans-- now we all can enjoy a weekend in the sun,

1 hour ago, theboyangel said:

Bristol City really have a Small-time beef with our club for some reason. 

Their pocket sized manager really doesn’t like us. 

was the same last season  whinging and moaning------  the sublime """ Terry Terry knock him out" chant probably narked him too,

a couple of their players were niggly throughout too, the number 10 Taylor, tried to unsettle Tammy before he buried the penalty---i noted he was substututed probably before getting sent off.

great all round display could have had 6/7 if not for their keeper--nice gesture by J.T. to console the lad at the end--- thought Whelan Taylor SJM El Ghazi were immense --the rest brilliant special mention to Davis he chased hastled  held the ball up well---just a shame he didnt find the net,-

--well done everyone Deano and coaching staff too,am starting to enjoy Saturday nights once again,