MarkLillis

To be fair our Premier League status has rested on the final match for the last two seasons....

Agree,I was 22 the first time I got to see us at Wembley. 1994 what cup run and final that was. It was worth the wait.

Yes VP fans can be supportive, Wes had a fair amount of support for example. What I would say is when the sh@t is hitting the fan on the pitch and the crowd is restless young players need to be able to look for senior figures on the pitch (or even better..... partners in midfield or defence) to carry them through the tough times. I can think of at least three games when our young team has been woefully hung out to dry Chelsea away 0-8 Liverpool at home 0-6 and Man City at home 1-6. I remember the look of fear in Westwood's eyes walking back after one of those goals at Chelsea. What im trying to say is these kids need someone in the trenches with them sand we aren't often good at supplying the right type of player. Watch Indiana start up front tomorrow and see what happens if it doesn't go to plan for an example.....

We have a issue when buying young players. On the pitch they are not surrounded by the right type of senior player. Its been happening for years...going back to Cahill and Ridgewell having form a partnership rather than being thrown in with a more senior defender.More recently this crop of players having to settle in with only the likes of Elmo,Taylor and Connor to look at when the chips are down. I don’t even think it’s the recruiting that’s the problem. Its the way we introduce our young players to the first team.Especially considering the toxic nature of (some) fans.

People saying “miracle needed” . This is not 2016 we needed a miracle then....now we just need to string 3 or 4 wins in 16 games (and a few draws) Do we need to start praying yet?

No it wasn’t it was the out of form version

But panic is what is happening see below I hope our dressing room isn’t as flaky as our fans.

Maybe. But if they are winning who is losing? I agree that we are in the shit but so are a lot of teams.....panic stations are a long way away imo

But you have exaggerated slightly Up until O Neil left we were at top half/top six club who no one in their right mind would even consider being in the relegation mix. so for approximately 9 years we have been poor....

Of course he can come good. Why are some so quick to write players off? This guy was a key part in a Premier League winning team just three years ago and is still only 28. He May not be the answer for us that true.But give him chance to stake his claim.

I saw Sid on many occasions. Ive also seen many other great Villa players but Jack is special.The way he drifts past players and invites challenges. This season he has stepped up and added goals to his game but it’s ability he has to slow the game down marks him out for me. There is no other English player around like him. He is our Gazza

I can understand looking at stats to decide whether a player is worth a look at. After that it comes down to old fashioned scouts opinion.....how else can it happen. I'm sure many teams sign players without watching them closely over a period of time but why? Also how do they decide if a player is good enough to step up in standard from a lower league to Prem or La Liga?

I find the Baggies version amusing. Where sing “we even conquered Europe in 1982 “They sing “Super Bobby Taylor we sing this song for you” So while we are reminiscing about 1982 they are thinking about the league 1 top scorer in 1993

They must be gutted we aren’t playing on that day. Now they have concentrate on their own teams result....

Love this.... Boss I’ve got an idea for an article! Can I play my favourite computer game for Xx hours and summarise the out outcome? Why not we’ve got nothing else to report on!

Nzonzi was always very effective for Stoke......having said that when I saw him he was playing against Villa most of the time!

My point is that we haven’t been this bad all season. Only after December have I started to worry about survival. The Leicester, Southampton,Norwich and Man City performances have really knocked supporter confidence hence the dramatic increase in doubt. This can be turned around 2015/16 was and unstoppable juggernaut This isn’t. But I get your point you always knew we would be lucky to stay up!

People are only saying 17th is an achievement after a poor run of results in December.Followed up by injury’s to key players and compounded by a heavy home defeat.

There are teams that will have relegation form with us.. This is not like the promotion race, when we get bad results a lot of teams around us are getting them also. My take on it is that some of the teams destined to fight it out with us haven't even arrived in the relegation zone yet because of their early season form. 16 games to go 4 wins 4 draws and 8 defeats. If the wins and the draw's come in bits and drabs we wont even have to hit a run of form and can still stay up. Its better if you look on the bright side :)

Rondon fits perfectly into our style of play atm.Espically I’d have to play like we did at Leicester. Coming back from China mid season would be difficult though.

A good performance last night. So credit where it due.I just can’t figure this guy out. Inconsistent is an understatement

A lot doubt and “he doesn’t have a plan B” cliches flying around before the Burnley game. I think Dean has answered some questions. At Burnley I thought we were very good(mainly first half) and could have put the game to bed if it wasn’t for VAR. Tonight without a striker you could see clear lines and organisation.He worked with what he had to gain a massive result. This man should not be in doubt. A few of his players are maybe not quite ready for the big league but he is.

Nyland has been good in his three appearances granted. But let’s look at this opportunity closer. A 37 year old (not really old for a goalkeeper) Who has played for Barca,Bayern,Liverpool and AC Milan. And we are questioning his signing?

A rock tonight!

Do you think its more of an indication of how far we have slipped? Or can some credit be given to Leicester and their rise to become one of the top clubs in the country? Because let to fair to them they get a lot of things right.