15 minutes ago, TrentVilla said:

He did, just not what you think. We could have got him.

Stop speaking in riddles then and tell us the 'real reasons' 

9 minutes ago, TRO said:

Its a disappointing day for me to be writing this, because I always thought he will turn this around.

It seems crazy to be writing like this after only the second league game.....but I think that game today was a defining moment for Steve Bruce and Aston Villa Football club. He looked for me a beaten man, its not like him to be like that....for all his faults he is a winner at heart and he showed that so illustriously in his Man U days

I think its sad because i wanted to see some stability creep back in to the club. and while he is not the most technically gifted manager I think paradoxically its the combative side of the game where i think he is struggling to get them to compete.....its seems one of his peers Neil Warnock is able to show him how to do it.....that must hurt a man like Steve Bruce and I think it showed in his interview.

I happen to like the guy, I think most fans do really.....seems like an easy guy to have a pint with.....that said he knows more than we, he has to win games.

The most disappointing and defining thing for me is this.....all teams have problems of some sort and managers set about to eliminate those faults.....I think still at this point in his rebuild, we have far too many and its spooked him.....he looks like a man drowning in how much fault he can see.

I watch our team and simply see too much that is wrong.

Its like watching a captain of a ship's face when he sees the size of the hole in the side......it then just becomes a waiting game for the inevitable.

I hope I am totally wrong and he recovers.

 

 

I generally agree with most of what you say Tro, so rarely comment because you've already said it. As far as we stand today, he's gotta go, we are purely regressing, I've made this call mainly on today, never should we be losing a second tier game 3-0 (someone referred to Brentford) but this was different, 5/6-0 would not have flattered Cardiff, when things start to drift like this it's game over, we or the Dr needs to do the business because our squad can be turned around after only 2 games, unfortunately Bruce isn't going to see this through, we've no style, no plan, no pattern (even if it's genuine hoofing) we need an identity and a character to stand up to, and get rid of the shite like Gabby, Hutton etc...then we can start to move forward, in my view!

Just now, Eastie said:

To be honest 6-0 would have flattered us . 

Exactly why I've been sat at Ninian Park station for 5 mins  happy birthday to me ha

10 minutes ago, Demitri_C said:

Sorry but 3-0. Bruce out !!!!!!!!!!

And that has flattered us.

Do one Bruce, no plan, no pattern, no clue. I'll invoice you for the last 10 months watching this crap 

10 minutes ago, Rodders said:

3rd round I'm sure. Unless it's a new thing. seeding is bloody stupid for the league cup

It is 3rd round I believe. It does appear daft  but it does have benefits practically with travel both for fans and clubs too.

5 hours ago, DCJonah said:

In his 3rd game he played a big part in costing us a goal and a point away to palace. 

The early warning signs were there. 

I'm sure he will develop and become a decent player but to get £10 million for a back up lb at a midtable championship team is unheard of. 

I still blame Guzan for that! 

45 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said:

Oh forgot  about the blues game. I also forgot the game was on Wednesday. I am not doing well today.

Oh and we beat Liverpool after Albion ;-)

Just now, jim said:

I would be amazed if the Dr or his advisors don't already have a couple on their radar.

We can but hope, I'm not at the point where I feel he should go yet, but this month I think will give a better indication, as and when a decision is required we need to be ruthless for once, using the managerial market of those available is limiting and they are generally available for good reason. 

6 minutes ago, hippo said:

He might also know that after the RDM fiasco - getting the right manager isn't that easy.

Personally I think we should be a bit nasty and wait until someone decent becomes available then make our  move.

Or be even more nasty and make that move for someone decent whether they are officially available or not! 

6 hours ago, Stevo985 said:

He was fine.

He does the basics of defending pretty well. 

Justified his inclusion yesterday.

I agree with this in the main, however as we saw on many occasions last year he is often the player with the ball for us in the final third and 90% of the time our play breaks down, yeah he got an assist yesterday, but how many should he have had in the past 13 months, given his possesssion in good positions. Credit where it's due but still not good enough for where we want to be.

2 hours ago, Xela said:

Glad to see him score and would be a good impact sub once Kodija is back. 

However there are certain people who will never praise anything he ever does again. He's deserved a hell of a lot of stick in recent years, don't get me wrong, but i'm happy to see him work hard and at least try and make amends. 

People seem blinded by him to either love/hate him. As I stated yesterday, he put in a shift, and was a positive influence for us, unfortunately it only lasted for 30 minutes as that is all (I believe) he physically has to offer. Personally I think he's a tool, his own doing over the past 4/5 years but can offer us something in that impact role, unfortunately I think Bruce is blinded by him in the love category and I think he'll get far more minutes on the pitch than performance will warrant, even with Kodjia back...it will cost us this season I fear, Bruce's trust in mediocrity such as Gabby, Hutton and even worse Bacuna.

1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

 

To be fair, I couldn't watch the game too well as my stream was shite. Obviously was delighted about the goal, as I caught that.

Can't comment on the rest of the performance but I will take your word for it.

That spell was decent, is more a case of what I think he can now offer us.

1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

When he doesn't score but has a good game in all other aspects he is shit, and we are told his record is poor for a "striker".

When he scores, he is still shit because he didn't do much else (allegedly).

When he does both, he didn't give a toss in our relegation season so is still shit.

JV I've read your support of Gabby and never knocked it, or him to be honest. Today though really showed up what his level is, took his goal well, missed a decent chance, generally worked hard and made a nuisance of himself, all to our benefit. But for 25 minutes, it's all he has left in him now, if used correctly he can be a benefit to us, but I'm not sure Bruce sees this and it will be to our detriment. Impact sub and nothing more for me.

30 minute impact player, anonymous after the goal.

1 hour ago, MarkLillis said:

I look at squad and think that's strong we can do this,but it's difficult to have faith after the abject failures of the last 5/6 years.

This also has an affect in the media I've just listened to a Talk Sport conversation with Tony Cascarino saying "I don't fancy my old club Villa this year" went on to say he wasn't sure about John Terry and that he thinks we have more "work" to do....

I am hopeful of at least top six though UTV

 

 

 

 

Cascarino saying that gives me added hope! 

5 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said:

It was the first game of the season or at least first home game if I'm not mistaken?

We lost 2-0, to Wigan, at home. 

Just goes to show that us being utter shit really isn't that new a thing.

Then went on to have a good crack at the top 4 that season 

1 hour ago, tismyk said:

https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2017/08/03/season-tickets-important-information-for-saturday

Villa v Hull: Important information if you don’t receive your season card

 

 

If you’re yet to receive your season card, don’t worry, they are on the way to you right now!

However, if you don’t receive your season card in time for our opener against Hull City, we have plans in place.

If you haven’t received your season card by the time you check your post on Saturday, first off, we apologise for the inconvenience this causes for you.

You won’t have to miss the game – just head to Villa Park to pick up paper tickets on this one-off occasion. 

We have three dedicated windows for these season ticket reprints – they will be clearly signed and open from 9am. 

There will be a separate queue management system and it will be manned by experienced staff.

Our Fan Squad will be walking up and down the queue to answer any of your queries as you wait.

Just remember to have your Fan ID ready for when you reach the window!

You’ll then receive a paper ticket and you’re ready to watch the boys in claret and blue against the Tigers. 

Our advice is to arrive well of advance of 4pm to pick up your replacement tickets to avoid congestion.

Fortunately mine came today, and hopefully most will by Saturday, but this contingency of turn up well over an hour before normal and queue, is an absolute piss take!

10 hours ago, poitier said:

I could see him retiring if he gets us up. That would be a happy ending for everyone.

Back to the Brucie wankfest then!

18 minutes ago, Johnnyp said:

Bit like keane to a degree with ireland in his playing days. Was able to get players rise above their usual level of performance game after game. That Holland game in 2001. We had no right winning that, given their squad but we did in large part to keane. Terry could possibly have that same effect. 

Only difference being we should/do have the squad to be winning, if utilised properly. Agree with the principle though, on that basis we should really be a force. I suspect will will too, roll on Saturday! 

Season ticket depending 

29 minutes ago, carewjust4u said:

I went to the Brighton game and he saved a fair few, was unlucky to be beaten by Glen Murray from distance.

Of course that is only one example, but I just feel the kid is getting a bashing from his early form.

Must have been a good pre match tot 

11 hours ago, villan-scott said:

I really hope it clicks for him in open play. His set pieces are superb. Needs to have confidence to get into the box more and to pull the trigger from outside the box. He scored some absolute belters at Barnsley. 

He was starting to do this for a spell of a few games in March, scored, forced an OG and missed a couple of chances himself, but he was getting into good positions, then Bacuna's suspension ended 

I've still got high hopes for him. 

22 minutes ago, VERB27 said:

Tough one - but should go out on the front foot:

                      Johnstone

    Bree       Chester     Terry       Taylor

                          Whelan

                                   Hourihane

               Lansbury 

Elmo                                            Green

                        Hogan

 

Or... swap Green for Grealish and give him a 'free roam'.

Don't think Green and Grealish can start together unfortunately. 

Exactly what I was going to post, basically whelan and Lansbury in for the 2 kids from the first game today a d obviously Bree in for Hutton, Hutton still gets so much possession it's untrue, even the opposition know when to sit back and let a certain player have it.

35 minutes ago, VERB27 said:

Is this likely to go on general sale?

Would imagine it will go straight to fans with a booking history, bit of a joke this season, still waiting for Cardiff and Reading away, they're only 3 weeks away.

2 tickets purchased, after Luton and 19 of the 23 league away games we witnessed last season must be mad