I went to the game yesterday - I will attempt a sensible post now that the dust has (somewhat) settled:
1) I don't want my money back. All told I spent roughly 1/5 of my monthly salary yesterday on the game and everything associated with it. As previous posters have said would we have been demanding money back for a 0-2 defeat? A defeat is a defeat regardless of how many goals it is by, and the performance that comes with it.
2) It has been proven time and again in recent seasons that we are the team to play if a run needs ending, or someone needs to start scoring again (e.g. Stoke home 2-2, Saints 1-4 - that's what I can think of off the top of my head)
3) Full credit to the Villa fans for sticking through it, in particular that Andi Weimann song in the first half was excellent
4) The performance was not good, that much is obvious. However, I am still proud that I am associated with Aston Villa, and will continue to be
5) This was inevitable, many predicted we would eventually lose - we have just come off a 5 game unbeaten run that was precipitated by a similar heavy defeat away from home, and only last week 99% of the people on here were drooling over a performance.
6) The team are not consistent, however I would argue that as Villa fans we ourselves are not consistent in our opinions. One good win and our expectations and opinions go through the roof, one heavy defeat and they go through the floor. Let's please face the fact that we are at present an inconsistent but exciting to watch midtable side, and that is what we will continue to be for the forseeable future, and I for one am happy with that.
7) Seriously guys, stop bickering amongst yourselves, it's pathetic and boring.
On that note, Merry Christmas and let's hope for an entertaining game against Spuds - win, lose or draw