Risso Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That's one way to look at it or sometimes you just get more than you deserve out of games. Horrible to watch us being completely outplayed by teams though. It doesn't have to be like this though when we're set up right we can give other teams some real problems as we have seen. Absolutely right. Giving away 3/4 of possession will see you lose more games than you win long term. And you're right, we don't have to play like that, as recent games have shown. Lambert's idiotic decision to play 5 at the back guarantees a shite performance though. We don't have the midfield to make it work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) The stat I find really worrying against Everton was that we averaged 2 passes before giving the ball away. ....just about one of the most significant things, we do not do well. I know its very easy to criticise, but we are benevolent as a team at times. Edited February 3, 2014 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think the most gauling thing is that we can change so quickly one minute we are in the ascendency the next the walls of Jericho are falling down. We are as brittle as hell. in certain terms we are improving and in other terms we are not.... we have been jeykl & Hyde for such a lone time now. its also the inevitability that creeps in.... we can see the goals coming, because we concede so much ground and so much ball. I don't see much changing until personel change, but they have to change to bring in the right ones, not like previously change for change sake, by bringing in no better than what we have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We did win those games but it would be sticking your head in the sand to not realize our huge slice of fortune against both teams, more notably City. We simply cannot continue to play like thay There wasn't fortune. largely because of the five at the back, City created no good chances from open play the entire match. That was down to good defending and a tactic that lended itself to good defending and was defensively solid. I don't like five at the back generally either, but it has been very solid defensively this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No fortune in an offside goal and a long punt bouncing all the way through Weimann constituting as our only attacks beside the free kick? I'll concede defensively solid, though much of that is through McLeish and Pulis style negativity, but it is an anomaly to score from as little opportunities we had, not the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The results against city came from wonder goals and defensive errors. We defended well but on the attacking side you just can't rely on those things happening on a consistent basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No fortune in an offside goal and a long punt bouncing all the way through Weimann constituting as our only attacks beside the free kick? I'll concede defensively solid, though much of that is through McLeish and Pulis style negativity, but it is an anomaly to score from as little opportunities we had, not the norm. City scored from the ball brushing someone's back after he whiffed a header, it was luck for one of those goals. Obviously Villas goals had some fortune, though not the free kick, but they were playing Man City, and holding them to no clear cut chances is very good, and the solid defending kept Villa in the game against a side that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 he due to get a new deal oh dear http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/10615174/Aston-Villa-ready-to-offer-manager-Paul-Lambert-a-new-contract.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GENTLEMAN Posted February 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2014 Great news. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Telegraph reporting we are ready to offer him a new contract. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/10615174/Aston-Villa-ready-to-offer-manager-Paul-Lambert-a-new-contract.html By John Percy 10:30PM GMT 03 Feb 2014 Comment Aston Villa are ready to reaffirm their commitment to Paul Lambert after opening negotiations over a new contract for the manager. Villa have initiated talks with Lambert over an extension to his present contract and the club are confident of reaching an agreement before the end of this season. Lambert has just under 18 months remaining at Villa Park but Randy Lerner, the club’s owner, is fully behind the 44-year-old Scot and determined to introduce further stability by persuading him to stay on for a longer period. Rollover for sound Villa have appointed three managers since Martin O’Neill left in August 2010 and Lerner is reluctant to avoid any more upheaval at the club. Tentative discussions were held with Paul Faulkner, the chief executive, in January and while Villa are relaxed about the situation it is understood that Lambert is prepared to sign a new contract in the next few months. It is likely to be another three-year deal with improved terms. Related Articles Mirallas helps Everton bounce back 01 Feb 2014 Transfer window: the post-mortem 01 Feb 2014 Club-by-club guide to final day 31 Jan 2014 Faulkner: Aston Villa not for sale 03 Feb 2014 Jack Nowell: 'England duty was empowering' LV Lerner maintains an excellent working relationship with Lambert, with the pair speaking at least four times a week, and the owner believes his manager has performed an impressive rebuilding job during a period in which Villa have battled to lower their wage bill. Despite offloading a number of high earners permanently, including Stephen Ireland and Richard Dunne, Villa have still spent more than £40 million on transfer fees since Lambert’s appointment in June 2012. Lambert’s first season at Villa Park proved turbulent, including an embarrassing Capital One Cup semi-final defeat against Bradford City and an 8-0 thrashing at Chelsea, but five victories from the club’s last 10 Premier League matches have enabled Villa to move away from the relegation zone. This season has proven equally unpredictable and the former Norwich City manager has come under fire from a number of fans after a dismal run of results, particularly around the Christmas period. Home form has undoubtedly contributed to the criticism, with the 4-3 win against West Bromwich Albion last week just their 12th victory in 50 league games in front of their own fans. Villa are only five points adrift of the drop zone but Lerner’s support has never wavered and he is convinced that progress is being made towards the long-term vision. Lerner’s own position has come under scrutiny in recent months as he has not attended a home match so far this season. But the American still watches every game by video link and remains fully involved with the day-to-day running of the club. Villa have also reacted strongly to reports that the club are up for sale, insisting that Lerner has no plans to walk away after pumping in £250 million since he assumed control in August 2006. Faulkner said: “I can categorically confirm Aston Villa Football Club has absolutely not been put up for sale and that Randy Lerner is not actively looking to sell the club.” Lerner’s commitment towards Villa will be underlined by his decision to start contract talks with Lambert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayEm Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Great. Lambert leaving this summer would be a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 what has he done to get this deal this season nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hopefully Lambert will be given a bigger budget. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Surely Lambert won't sign a new contract until assurances are made over transfer money available to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Surely Lambert won't sign a new contract until assurances are made over transfer money available to him There is no good reason why he should not be given the chance to sign first choice players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Jesus Christ, how much more of Lambert's dross to we have to stomach? Edited February 3, 2014 by Risso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That upsets me as it would probably mean Lerner isn't selling up this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Keep laying bricks Paul! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My worst nightmare come true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That upsets me as it would probably mean Lerner isn't selling up this summer. Not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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