Villa87

They really are focusing down our flanks

comical by Lichaj

I worry that Norwich will focus even more on Lichaj and Bennett. Sylla is having a decent game, but all three strikers are way off the pace. I know in some games this is the case and then the grab a goal or two but I worry that they won't get the chances or make the chances in the second half.

Need to get out of first gear and fly out of the traps.

This is dire.

Our first touch has been bloody awful

**** sake

This is a surprising performance after Monday. You would think we would ride the crest of the wave and put in a performance full of energy.

We have been useless. Sloppy. Lichaj is clearly a weak link and Bennett is a walking red card today.

Cannot stand Holt

**** Lowton injured. Not good.

Benteke looking poor

Need to sharpen up a little bit. Few heavy touches

Come on Villa get the job done!!! You owe us fans a little relief!

Bannan is not criticised because of his height though Con.

Anyway, this lad does look decent but it is not a foregone conclusion that he will make it.

It's possible the parents don't like what's happened to Barry Bannan with some of the fans on this forum. Crowley won't be much taller and like Bannan plays in midfield. They could think the fans won't support any midfielder from the academy below a minimum height threshold, which will make it tough for the manager to give him opportunities. Arsenal fans are used to giving talented shorter players game time.

Not sure if serious...

If we stay up and kept the same side where do people see us finishing next year?

All I'm saying is, whatever your opinion is, it's impossible to argue against the fact that Bannan has been a net positive effect for the team this season.  You don't have to agree with me he is a great player but it is impossible for you to contradict that fact. Points accrued in the games he's played tell the story. Had he played all 35 games we would be on 43 points not 37 at an average of 1.22 points per game.

I just cannot believe/comprehend this in the slightest. 2+2 = 4 FACT. You cannot claim that we would have more points with Bannan playing every game. There are far too many variables in football. This is getting beyond a joke now.

**** him if he decides to leave.

Hmmm I think we may need 41 points . Especially if Wigan win at WBA tomorrow

I agree CI. If Wigan get a couple of wins and Sunderland and Newcastle get one win then it will still come down to the last game of the season.

Win and a draw against Norwich and Chelsea.

Wrong move for this lad. Villa have a track record in giving opportunities to youngsters!

Although I guess Arsenal do too.

Oh come on Con. I swear you come up with these statements purely for the reaction!!!

Newcastle will beat QPR who are absolutely useless. I think we need 4 points from Norwich and Chelsea to be able to go to Wigan absolutely safe.

That was absolutely incredible. Every bloody one of them put in a fantastic performance. Absolutely buzzing off that!!!!!

**** off ref 

Need a third early in the half for me.