Raymond

This thread is wild. We were battered. We got a result based on one great sequence and City not taking their chances. .26 to 2 expected goals. I’m happy. We needed the point. But to act like SG finally taking McGinn off and us getting a fluke result was some managerial masterclass is ridiculous.

That pass from Luiz. Imagine not playing him.

Imagine thinking the people concerned we are headed toward relegation and want something changed are “fickle.” Given what we have seen the last decade, the idea that anyone who still cares about Villa is “fickle” is absurd and insulting. Just because you are apathetic and have given up hope for a successful team doesn’t mean the rest of us need to.

.36!!!!!!! Lololololol

Cash where Bailey should be. Bailey where Ramsey should be. Ramsey where Cash should be. I wonder why we get bogged down in the corners?

I am not a football coach or even very smart, but if some of the best teams in Europe want your player, it probably make sense to feature him.

Yes. I’m sure the fans were booing with approval. And I guess I should be clear. He has not lost all the fans. Just 96.5% of us. (Yes. I see it is only 257 votes. Just thought I would be a little snarky.)

Lost the fans. Reading between the lines it seems like he has lost at least a section of the locker room. Arsenal Wednesday. City Saturday. What are we still doing here? This is done. Time to move on.

Awful. Just awful.

Ask Potter how much money he wants. Give it to him.

The pass was awful, obviously, but JJ made the run into space, the run we desperately need in this shit system so we don’t end up pinned against the sideline. McGinn used to make those runs. No idea why he can’t now.

McGinn actively trying to get SG fired.

This performance is it. Cannot defend set pieces. Cannot deal with direct long balls. Cannot figure out the midfield. All of that is coaching. It is clear he is not up to the job.

Reads like Percy knows something.

Bringing on Davis as his last act as manager would be poetic.

Two England internationals (probably should be 4 with Konsa and Cash) Two Argentina internationals One Brazil international A player who plays like a star for Scotland An electric talent in Bailey A consistent PL goal scorer One of the best groups of youth talent in Europe ”iTs thE pLaYeRs”

How are we always falling over?

“It’s the players” we continue to say after having one of the highest net spends in Europe over the last three years. Talent consistently underperforming boils down to one thing.

I am very worried Buendia can’t play at this level. It seemed like he had turned a corner against Wolves, but he has stood out as bad in a team that is doing nothing.

The energy and pressing has been so impressive. Unlucky to not have a goal.

I don't think Smith is the man for the job and have been out on him for quite some time, but I am not that worried about this start. Our main issue so far has been creating scoring opportunities, and there is real reason to suspect that will not be an issue when Watkins and Bailey are back. We saw what kind of impact Bailey can have in his cameo against Watford, and we looked much more dangerous once Watkins came on yesterday -- maybe Smith could have made the change earlier, but complaining about that is like yelling into a brick wall. It is not going to change. I would like someone more creative and proactive, but I think Smith once again has the attacking players to keep us near the European places when everyone is healthy, and that means he is going to stick around.

Good point today given the circumstances, but 4 from that first 3 is disappointing.

Imagine if we hadn't spent the first half not knowing how to contain Sarr.

If I am looking for positives, Bailey looks good and having he and Watkins up front will make a big difference. Also, I think replacing Marvelous with even Luiz would be an upgrade. That said, I still do not see how our best four attacking players can play together and still have a solid midfield, and I do not trust Dean Smith to figure it out.