Frobisher

I’m seven and a half weeks in and it has got worse but also better. My daughter started struggling with reflux about two weeks in which has made the sleeping worse and it’s stressful to see her squirming in pain, BUT I feel so much better mentally than during those first few weeks where it felt like I’d gone into a crushing anxiety-depression when I was supposed to be the happiest I’d ever been. That slowly subsided as I got used to the new reality and the bond with my daughter grew. Now she’s smiling and interacting, which makes all the sacrifice that much more rewarding. It’s still tough but it feels much more bearable. Hang in there.

I had to Google the soup.

No lizard in there?

Everyone overlooking Pereira having skink for his starter.

“Ah oui oui... ohhh lalalalalala”

What’s wrong with him?! Mount did look pretty sharp when he came on against a dispirited Wales who were 3-0 down and ready for bed. But Wales didn’t start out like that. They were up for it and were in the game. Grealish, with that assist, was the one who broke their spirits. So strange to not see it recognised.

Nice one on getting it published so quickly. I haven’t subbed to a Villa podcast since the excellent Aston Villa Review ended, but keen to bask in last night’s euphoria a little longer I had a listen earlier. If it wasn’t there this morning when I had that impulse to listen I’d have probably not bothered at all, but instead you’ve added another sub, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. It was a really good listen and sounds much more polished than being just a few episodes in. Good work, I’ll be listening regularly from now on.

Gabby was just on Talksport. Well worth a listen. He got asked if Villa had been inspired by Leeds... somehow they’re getting credit for our wins now. Gabby gave them their answer though.

Milner?

I haven’t posted on here for a while but this one really got me. A man at the peak of his powers who faced a cruel situation with such dignity. So cruel.

Baston Villa. Meant to be.

Congratulations

Worst I've seen for a long time. We were outcompeted from start to finish.

He did. And he stabilised us, so I agree he wasn't all bad, but if he had got us up, we weren't built to last and never would have been. Edit: I was always positive about him and wanted to support him as manager, but with hindsight I was wrong. There were better options, as Dean Smith demonstrated.

This is like the VT version of the Avengers.

I didn't have Annie Lennox down as a cricket fan.

There are a couple of players who are building a career in the game - McGinn and Abraham - while the rest are at the height of what they'll achieve for the rest of their careers and it shows. Ignoring quality, the hunger isn't there. In the concourse before the game I was watching the Wolves-Leicester game and there looked a near certain goal for Wolves until Madison came steaming from nowhere to block the chance; our midfield just don't seem to have that commitment.

Great summary. Merry Christmas and hope we can join you in the prem next season.

I love his story, and I'll go back to vicariously revelling in his success, but I hated him tonight!

I'm so frustrated. We're chasing and need every single point and for the sake of even an average keeper we're letting it slip away.

Another negative amongst many against Bruce is that we sign Bolasie and a few days later shaft his old friend Albert. Hardly going to inspire the guy is it?

Ok, fair. I've misconstrued your and @WaccoeOnline's intentions, through my own filter of hurt at our crap situation.

You and me both Tro. You and me both.

Well, it seems like they think they're helping us by sharing all their bad experiences through the years. I don't necessarily think it's helpful, but other fans do, so fair enough.