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34 minutes ago, DeadlyDirk said:

Some of our fans really don't help, the noise we generated in the first half was pretty good but there were some poisonous idiots in there who started having a go at me during the Lerner Out chants. In the 2nd half I moved to the front of the stand to the far left down on the walkway, and Bacuna got the ball on the right-wing and the abuse he got whilst he was on the ball from some fans was horrendous.... And Veretout taking a corner, just as he's about to strike the ball some kids shouted the W word at him to put him off. Really? So that's the best way of getting players to perform is to shout vile abuse at them while they're playing? Some people really need to get behind the team because it does make a difference. The photographer in front of me and I shared this look of bewilderment at each other with the Veretout corner kick incident.

Yes, it was an awful performance, the 2nd half was one of the worst displays I've seen from us, but f'ing and blinding at the players whilst they're trying to attack won't help anyone. Yes, we all have the freedom to express ourselves, but beinconstructive is also a good idea.

I wasn't going to comment regarding today but then I read the above from     DeadlyDirk. I went today because I have relatives in the area and yes I think the display was somewhat embarrassing but I'm more embarrassed by some of our fans.   The abuse today at times is really poisonous - yes I am all for showing passion and fight and these players are not Demi-Gods that we have no right to question but  honestly we're better than looking like scum. I stayed behind to watch the players go and I haven't seen the Twitter footage but again - just embarrassing! Have to say it was mainly 3 guys I think at the front of the coach but there were children wanting a glimpse of the players and the language and hatred towards the players was  disgusting!  It just cannot help the cause!!   Finally, the only thing I didn't like (if true) is one fan close to me said that Bacuna was laughing as he got on the coach. If this was the case it certainly wouldn't have helped the situation.  Not a great day and cannot see where improvement will come from unless we dip into the market for some fresh faces! Love the reading of posts, discussion and at times difference of opinions on here but please keep the faith everyone and let's at least as fans stick together!!

13 minutes ago, markavfc40 said:

I am struggling to get my head around the supporters saying that they think Garde should be in charge next season. I am not saying he shouldn't by the way, I'll decide on that further down the line, I am just wondering what he has done since he has been here, and what he did in his limited management career prior to joining us, to warrant being guaranteed to be our manager in 8 months time.

Agree, I also am just not sure. At 1-1 today I didn't see Garde or his coaching team on the touch line pushing us for a winner but what I did see was Fat Sam pushing his team! Not saying Garde is a bad manager just think he maybe the wrong manager at the wrong time. 

3 minutes ago, Richard said:

Crucial window . Deals need to be spot on or it will take another two or three years to correct the mistakes made this window

Totally agree here! If Gestede wants to stay and help get us out of the Championship how about Bamford as a loan to play with him? Surely enough goals in the pair of them? We also need a confident goalkeeper and a quality holding midfielder.

1 minute ago, Arj Guy said:

it is not doable for a team that has one win all season. That is top 6 form minimum and if you think this club is capable of acheiving that then you are seriously deluded.

Totally agree here!  I am ever the optimist but we are fighting to get draws let alone wins. Sunderland (excluding Defoe) are appalling and even at 1-1 we never really looked like causing them further problems. From Monday, we need a plan and that plan should be a transfer philosophy that will enable us to get out of the Chamionship. 

Personally, I would like to see Gil or Traore in to replace Sanchez.  If we take any risk with Sanchez the way he walked off we will lose him for 2 months or worse!  If we show some belief and score first we could win this one. 2-1 Villa.

---------------------Guzan

Hutton-----Okore-----Lescott--------Bacuna

-----------------Westwood------------------

-----------Veretout------Gana----------

---------Gil------Gestede------Ayew---------

Edited Tuesday at 15:25 by ferguson1

5 hours ago, ferguson1 said:

Really hard to do this but have tried to put a mini timeline of songs that have meant something at one time or another. I am 40 years old now and started loving music as a child in the 80's to present day: 

1. Duran Duran - Is there I should know

2. Genesis - Throwing it all away

3. Simply Red - Holding back the years     ****edited****  3. Talk Talk - It's my life

4. New Order - World In Motion

5. Embrace - You're not alone

6. Stone Roses - She bangs the drums

7. Oasis - Champagne Supernova

8. The Sundays - Here's where the story ends

9. James Morrison - I won't let you go

10. Take That - Rule the world

 

 

I find 3, 9 and 10 particularly incompatible with the bold.

Fee withheld.

*****3 edited***** I admit, could have chosen better here!

Edited 2 hours ago by choffer

2 minutes ago, ferguson1 said:

Like I said prior to list, some songs mean something and meeting someone and later marrying them makes a difference, than if I was single still.

If I was being considerate of the whole household I would have to have a 'Mr Tumble' song in there as well! :-) 

1 hour ago, choffer said:

I find 3, 9 and 10 particularly incompatible with the bold.

Fee withheld.

 

Like I said prior to list, some songs mean something and meeting someone and later marrying them makes a difference, than if I was single still.

I know what team I would like to see but think he will stick with the same Newcastle starting line up!   Personally, I would like Gil and/or Traore in but it won't happen!! Moreover, if he plays Gestede in this one it will play straight into Collins' hands, as he can cope with a lazy big man.  Would love a scrappy 1-0 but think it could be a draw again.  Really don't like the line up below for a home game though:

---------------------Guzan

Hutton-----Okore-----Lescott--------Bacuna

----------Sanchez-----Westwood----------

-----------Veretout------Gana----------

---------Ayew--------------Sinclair----------

Really hard to do this but have tried to put a mini timeline of songs that have meant something at one time or another. I am 40 years old now and started loving music as a child in the 80's to present day: 

1. Duran Duran - Is there I should know

2. Genesis - Throwing it all away

3. Simply Red - Holding back the years

4. New Order - World In Motion

5. Embrace - You're not alone

6. Stone Roses - She bangs the drums

7. Oasis - Champagne Supernova

8. The Sundays - Here's where the story ends

9. James Morrison - I won't let you go

10. Take That - Rule the world

Think we need a platform to build on, so although we need to win games fast it is a must not lose game for me now! We therefore need to be solid at the back and have pace up top. Richards back hopefully and perhaps Westwood can feed the front 3 better than Sanchez?

----------Guzan--------------
Okore-Richards-Lescott-Clark
----------Westwood-----------
----Gana---------Veretout----
Traore----Ayew----Sinclair

Would have Grealish and Gil coming off the bench to keep the ball better in the second half. Score draw for me but would love to sneak a 2-1.

Think we need pace up top and get the ball quickly to the front three! Would go for this as we need Bacuna's pace against Walcott:

----------Guzan--------------
Hutton-Okore-Richards-Bacuna
----------Sanchez-----------
----Gana---------Veretout----
Traore----Ayew----Agbonlahor

Predicted draw against Saints last week and honestly think the best we can hope for is same again (draw).

11 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said:

Reported missing: one midfield.

532? Richardson has moved from left back to under Bacuna when reposted on here for some reason? Not sure why? Think that team can give them a game and can be solid enough.  Still think we can get a draw.

26 minutes ago, Stevo985 said:

I think we need to STOP trying something new at the back.

Our defenders aren't very good. The only way they're going to get better is through consistency. We need to decide on a back 4 and stick with it.

Chopping and changing personell and formations every week is incredibly hard for most defences, let alone our one.

Have to disagree with this to a point, we can't keep a clean sheet on a regular basis and look like conceding 2/3 goals a game. That is why I like the idea of five at the back! All about opinions of course but would like to see how it works now Okore is fit.

9 minutes ago, Demitri_C said:

I like the look of that team but i think its too attacking for saints away.

Think it could work as five at the back including Sanchez without the ball, can quickly change to three at the back when we have it. In addition, wing backs could suit our front two, especially Gestede? Who knows but think we need to try something different at the back, without Hutton and Clark! For me, think it could be a draw!!

                                                       Guzan

     Bacuna             Okore             Richards           Lescott              Richardson

                                  Sanchez                      Gana

                                                        Gill

                                     Gestede               Ayew

Think we need to try something new at the back? Couldn't decide between Adama or Gestede, but went for the big man as away from home and may need to hold the ball up top better? Think we could be more solid with that kind of line up, then have Adama and Agbonlahor coming off the bench in the second half to scare them with pace? 

Working in a customer service role, I now hate hearing the opening words "what it is mate".

Be brave boys! Feel excited but sick at the same time. Going to cry when Abide with Me starts!!

Think I will cry when Abide with Me starts!

C'mon you Villa boys! We can do it with a bit of luck on our side but most of all "be brave".

General,

Today, we were out-run, outfought and outplayed by a Newcastle team who showed real hunger and desire to get something out of the game. It's just a diabolically poor performance from the team as a whole… and totally unacceptable!

It's so disappointing when you see what appears to be a lack of effort and what bothers me most is that most of them are quite experienced players. We can accept a defeat to anyone as we have no divine right to win any game, but the real worry for me was the style of our defeat today, as we put up virtually no resistance during the match and seemed doomed to defeat from the first goal to the last.

As you can see from the comments already posted, we as fans care and are not happy - Please could you ensure that our comments and concerns are shown to the players and let’s then see if they care?

General,

Not sure if you have been asked this before, but I would be interested to know. Now that you and Randy have bedded into the Premiership/English football, who from other league clubs (ie Owners, Chairman and their Officials) have you and Randy been most impressed with?

Additionally, which clubs facilities/hospitality when travelling away have you and Randy been most impressed with? I ask this as did Randy take any ideas from other clubs when formulating the new Trinity Hospitality or would you say it is unique?

Thanks

On a light hearted transfer question General, I like many other Villa fans dream of certain players signing for our club at this time of the season, however unrealistic. My dream signing for the club over the last few years has been and still is - ‘Thierry Henry’. Just imagine him and John Carew up front together!

Anyway, with your rose tinted Villa supporter glasses on General, is there one player who you would love the club to sign? If you don’t wish to provide Bill Howell with an exclusive General, you can cop out and provide the name of a past great if you like, as I’m sure this would be just as insightful.

Hi General, you may have missed my question from a couple of days ago and I would still be intrigued to see what your answer would be.

Thanks

On a light hearted transfer question General, I like many other Villa fans dream of certain players signing for our club at this time of the season, however unrealistic. My dream signing for the club over the last few years has been and still is - ‘Thierry Henry’. Just imagine him and John Carew up front together!

Anyway, with your rose tinted Villa supporter glasses on General, is there one player who you would love the club to sign? If you don’t wish to provide Bill Howell with an exclusive General, you can cop out and provide the name of a past great if you like, as I’m sure this would be just as insightful.

Hello General,

Firstly, have the club ever thought about putting the words 'The Holte' in lights on the roof of the Holte stand 'inside' the stadium? I sit in the North Stand and on night games I think this would look fantastic! Secondly, during live televised games I've noticed that the cameras focus on the players coming out of the tunnel before a game - again have the club thought about putting the wording - Villa Park, Prepared or even Acorns around the tunnel roof?