Stockport_Villain

I'll have a bit of that. Always nice to start the season with a win

At best Baker is a Championship centre half. Not good enough for Villa and I would be happy if I never saw him in a Villa shirt again.

I'm all for this.

As a paying customer I should have a choice as to whether I stand or sit, just as I did pre-Hillsborough. On occasions I sat, but the majority of my time was spent standing on the Holte End.

As has been mentioned quite often in this thread the Safer Standing will ensure there are no repeats of tragedies in the past but it will allow customers to make a choice.

Let Villa put it in a see what happens. People will make a choice and it will soon become apparent whether or not it is worth expanding. I think I know what the outcome will be

Heart says 3-1

Head 2-2.

Need a start here.Come on you LIONS!!

Lambert's tactics have been found wanting rather a lot of times.

That's been a surprise for me.

I am worried that he hasn't had to cope with a relegation struggle as far as I can see, apart from Livingston right at the start of his career. That didn't go so well.

I agree with this, he seems to have no tactical nouse for defending.

Hopefully we can keep this result in some perspective. Not good, disappointed that Lambert didn't change tactics to reduce some of the damage. But we’re still going in the right direction. Get a point against Spurs and beat Wigan and we'll be on a run again.

UTV

2-0 loss

A draw to keep the unbeaten record going.

Villa win 2-0. I hope!

2-0 Sunderland

Not so sure after their performance on Saturday. Fingers crossed though.

My MOM. He was very good in everything he did last night and always looked to be positive when he had the ball which on occasions had us break away against City relieving the pressure.

As has been commented on other threads, it nice to have competiton all over the park.

Just got back from the match.

Fantastic result fantastic support

Special mention for Delph who I thought was MOM. Didn't put a foot wrong all night with some fab interceptions and nice bits of skill. Honourable mentions to Bennett and Gabby who looked like the player we all think he is.

Superb

Bought tickets for this after the Swansea win, what a difference a week makes

Heart say 3-1,

Head say 2-2,

Either would represent progress, here's hoping

UTV.

Unrecognisable from the team that played everton.

What a nice feeling this is

Isn't it refreshing to actually look outside of the Premier League for once? I know there's more risk involved but I think I rather like this new approach. It's not exactly expensive either.

Agreed.

It will be nice to watch these players grow and improve in our side rather than look on with envy at other clubs who unearth gems.

As the new saying goes "In Lambert we trust".

Bring them on.

Looking forward to watching this lad to see how close he measures upto the Drogba comparison.

Welcome Benteke

Never been good enough for Villa. Good luck at Blackpool.

Delfounso to Blackpool on a season long loan balances the book then!

Welcome Ashley.

If your half as good as the last player we signed from Crewe I'll be very happy

Who cares as long as he scores some goals and links up with Bent.

Ouuchh!

In days gone by I would have been jumping with joy at another chance too see Villa locally. Not this time though. Very tough.

Hope it's reasonably costed to make the pain slightly more bearable.

Welcome.

If you Enjoy your time at Villa then so will we.

UTV

I like Doyle. He holds the ball up very well, runs the line well, can spot a pass and can score goals. For the right price he could be a very player for us.

This for me.

We are crying out for a player to be available to pass a ball forward to, that can then hold that ball up and allow the rest of the team to push up as a unit and support. Instead of what we have currently when the ball is played forward to Bent it comes straight back in the control of the opposition.