Gary Thomas

I agree and that's the conundrum I suppose. We can't create new chants through social media or forums, it has to happen naturally in the bars, concourses or wherever a few, perhaps slightly inebriated, fans happen to assemble and be singing. I am sure that was where the line 'Dr Tone went to Rome in a Ford Mondeo' was born - you'd have to be a bit pissed right? I bet if you asked the 4,000 fans before Reading, 'what do reckon to us all singing 'Don't look back in anger' after the game if we win?' 90% or more would have said no way, just like there are now fans on Twitter and here saying no. But we win, the adrenaline is pumping and there we all are singing our heads off without a care in the world about the lyrics or where it originated from. So a long round about way of me saying I agree with you completely. But can someone in a bar, concourse or wherever get slightly inebriated and get to work are create some good'ns for us to sing! Ta.

I agree we don't need loads, wasn't trying to suggest we do. And we certainly don't need a 33 verse ditty - have to admit I had to look that up! I think Sheffield Wednesday's "We're on our way" is a good example of how one good chant can create a hell of an atmosphere. Unfortunately, we don't have anything like that just now and I think it hampers our support a little bit - although we still generate a very good atmosphere as you say. I do think this kind of thing is important and it is something we should care about and be trying to resolve; to help the team make the upwards climb you mention. Maybe now we've won a game, a few more will follow and we will hear some new songs being belted out on the terraces soon. Edit. been to Elland Road a few times in the 1980s we always out sung Leeds - probably because we won. That said, we paid for it when we were coming out

100% agree with bit in bold. Said before, we need to inject some new chants/songs to create a more sustained atmosphere. Barnsley was great, but we soon got through our repertoire and then we were just repeating few old favorites. Holte Enders in The Sky and Villa, Villa and shit on the City only get you so far when you have 90+ minutes fill. We have lost loads of chants with players/managers leaving but we don't seem to be replacing them. How many good player chants have we got right now? Doesn't matter one iota to me if its don't look back Anger, Hi ho silver lining, The bells are ringing, Stevie Bruce's claret and blue army or Boom Boom Boom let me say Ayew. The songs we sing are the vehicle through which we support our club and team and anything that helps create a more sustained atmosphere gets my support. Anything. I even joined in with that Icelandic Bruce, Bruce, Bruce at Reading, which weren't bloody good I can tell ya, but it supports the team so you do it.

Yeah, I rate him a lot. Think he will get a lot of assists if he plays as well as goals.

Like that, but maybe another option might be use McCormac in no10? ------------------------Jedi------------------ --Bacuna---------------------- Gardner---- -------------------McCormac--------------- -------Kodjia-------------------Ayew-----

Where is his best position? Was reading an old piece by Kit Symons somewhere saying his big strength is creativity and intelligence, and he is possibly best suited to playing in a No10 role behind the striker(s). Think that confirms what I have seen from him. Maybe he could play behind Kodjia and Ayew at the tip of a diamond with Bacuna, Gardner and Jedinak playing more defensive roles?

Hilarious

Played OK against Reading and I think anyone who saw his performance would say that. Not sure anyone is getting over excited or having a 'wankfest' tbh. It is too early to judge him, but we shouldn't be writing him off either. He has ability and some good attributes. Hopefully Bruce will get more out of him in a 3 - the team desperately needs a strong midfield and it would be nice to see one of our own do well.

The midfield is our weak area but not sure we should write it off yet. Jedinak looked much better second half against Reading and for first time he looked the business Tshibola hasn't played enough, but is arguably our most talented player in there. Powerful, bags of energy, decent in attack Gardner - much better Tuesday. Local lad, works hard, showing signs of improvement under Bruce. Lets back him! Bacuna - been pretty good all season and was MOM for me Tuesday. When I look at them I think they could do a job for us until January and one or two might come good in a more organized Bruce team

Don't agree about 'Don't Look Back in Anger'. Think it is just trying to pick-up on the good energy created Tuesday. The lyrics resonate to me because of the crap we've been through and the need to look forward. Would also help create a better atmosphere, which trumps everything for me. I couldn't care less who wrote the song tbh - we used to sing you'll never walk alone for years in our heyday; makes little difference where the original song come from IMO.

One for Saturday then! I know it's been sung before but lets all get behind it so it catches. boom boom boom let me hear say ayew, ayewwwwwwwwww

Was reading Bruce praising Gary Gardner for his industry saying “he ran a million miles out there.” Was thinking we could do something with the Proclaimers song 500 Miles. Maybe this? We need more player chants. Cus he will run 500 miles And he will run 500 more Just to be the man who ran a thousand miles So Villa win some more GARY GARDER, Gary Garder, GARY GARDER, Gary Garder, diddle-um-diddle-um-diddle-um, la la la

And talented. Going to be a top keeper - hope we (Doc) keeps him.

Yes. 4 for £40 (2 adults, 2 under 18) in the upper north - already looking quite full.

What do we think about this? Personally I am all for it - sounded great Tues and fits our need to put the past to bed and look to a more positive future. Anything to help the atmosphere right? You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out!

Great photo from last night's celebrations -

Pretty good at Barnsley as well - until it all went tits up at the end. FWIW I thought the Reading support (to our right) was decent and enjoyed the banter. Need a drum in the Holte!!!

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Not sure I've seen this posted....

My spider senses are tingling. I am convinced we are going to make the play-offs. When can bring on subs like Ayew, Amavi and McCormack why the hell not.

Need a drum as well

Attendance looking very healthy for this already - some good deals available, plus our recent WIN should boost that even more and I think we'll have a bumper crowd. Another win would give the whole place such a massive lift. I think the tide is turning and we will do it. Would like Amavi and Ayew to start, but trust Bruce.

Agree. This one is easy to rectify. Make Amavi first choice and just use Cissokho for cover.

That wasn't my intention so apologies. Just saying I thought we played even better than you suggested (hence me saying I would go further). The criticism was more aimed at those saying the performance was horrific - who I suspect never even saw the game.

I would go further and say were were better than that tbh. Don't know why we have to be so hard on the team. It was a good hardworking, more organized, defensive display away from home and we scored two goals and created chances. What do people want.