I would like to think that Refs are constantly being graded throughout the season with their decisions being reviewed. It doesn't help Villa but surely Friend gets a failing grade.
I feel you are letting this shit call distract you from todays performance. Villa were not at their best against a mediocre Crystal Palace. Hopefully the International break will give Dean Smith time to
get the players on the same page.
I agree, I think it is way to soon to make a lot of changes. I think Dean Smith will tweak a little but he's too good a Manager to hit the panic button just yet.
Newcastle are a train wreck both and off the field, they have to be favourites for relegation unless they do something big in the Winter transfer market.
Ashley doesn't like to pay out contracts.He will stick with Bruce at least into the new year.
Lets be honest ... Villa fans should want Bruce to stay as long as possible, he has a 28% lifetime winning percentage.
First season back in the prem the only thing that matters is winning. Whether ugly or pretty it doesn't matter. Forty points is the only thing that matters.
There are no easy games in the Premier League !!!
So much money at stake that every game counts. Villa need to put down a marker & take all three points from a possible relegation candidate
100% right..Taking points from any of the top six will be extremely difficult & unlikely. To survive in the Prem its all about taking points from the clubs like Newcastle, Sheffield & Southampton. Beat the clubs around you.