OutByEaster? Posted August 8, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2015 I can't remember a season opening day where the opinion of the press and the opinion of the fans was so far apart. There's a real feeling in the media that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're weaker now. There's a real feeling amongst the fanbase that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're stronger now. Our spending seems to have gone unnoticed; I'm hopeful we can shut a few people up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hardly any of the press are tipping us to go down though....again the Daily Mail supplement yesterday had 10 of their writers giving their predictions and only one (Ian Ladyman) had us as bottom three. Most have lazily gone for the three promoted teams or two of them and Leicester or Sunderland. I really thought it would be a lot worse considering we've lost our main striker and a key midfielder. Just thinking back to today, tens of millions spent on new forwards....and still Gabby will probably worm his way into the starting 11. Cat with about 100 lives here, he better do something today as he hasn't got a free pass here anymore for 5 month goal droughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 3-1 Bournemouth. I think we're in for a shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 4-1 to Villa.. I may regret my optimism, but I would rather be optimistic than be pessimistic before I even have a reason to be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Ah that familiar nervous feeling, not missed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I can't remember a season opening day where the opinion of the press and the opinion of the fans was so far apart. There's a real feeling in the media that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're weaker now. There's a real feeling amongst the fanbase that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're stronger now. Our spending seems to have gone unnoticed; I'm hopeful we can shut a few people up. Can't really disagree with anything I've seen in the media - I can't subscribe to the notion that a bit of transfer activity equates to a massive spike in the optimism gauge after losing our two best players, maybe it's the complete lack of exciting windows the past few years. We've arguably strengthened the midfield and left-back provided they are able to hit the ground running - past experience would tell you it can be up to a full season before we see the best of certain players. We've lost one of the best strikers the club has ever had and whilst I agree with the apparent policy of not looking for a like-for-like replacement, there is no real guarantee where the goals will come from. Central defence has been an issue since we had one solid season of Dunne and Collins prior to Houllier and I don't think we've solved it by subtracting Vlaar and adding Micah Richards. I really do hope we can get a result today, after all on paper Bournemouth are one of the weaker teams in the league but the wider implications going into the season are still worrying. Haven't been this interested to see how the team will play since Lambert's first game against West Ham though - let's hope it's not as disappointing this time around! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not expecting a high score line, think the occasion will get to the bournemouth players and we'll be able to score at least 1... Before throwing it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I can't remember a season opening day where the opinion of the press and the opinion of the fans was so far apart. There's a real feeling in the media that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're weaker now. There's a real feeling amongst the fanbase that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're stronger now. Our spending seems to have gone unnoticed; I'm hopeful we can shut a few people up. Can't really disagree with anything I've seen in the media - I can't subscribe to the notion that a bit of transfer activity equates to a massive spike in the optimism gauge after losing our two best players, maybe it's the complete lack of exciting windows the past few years. We've arguably strengthened the midfield and left-back provided they are able to hit the ground running - past experience would tell you it can be up to a full season before we see the best of certain players. We've lost one of the best strikers the club has ever had and whilst I agree with the apparent policy of not looking for a like-for-like replacement, there is no real guarantee where the goals will come from. Central defence has been an issue since we had one solid season of Dunne and Collins prior to Houllier and I don't think we've solved it by subtracting Vlaar and adding Micah Richards. I really do hope we can get a result today, after all on paper Bournemouth are one of the weaker teams in the league but the wider implications going into the season are still worrying. Haven't been this interested to see how the team will play since Lambert's first game against West Ham though - let's hope it's not as disappointing this time around! The team fielded against West Ham was one of the worst Villa team I can ever remember. On paper this team looks a lot stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGabbana Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Live on Setanta Sports 1 buzzin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Come on you Villa boys!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Villa win. Lots of re writing of beach boys, rags to riches fairytale stories around about 4:50pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 A must win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm going weak at the knees thinking of Amavi whipping in crosses to Gestede... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Would love it if we won this, not least because I'm fed up of the media wankfest over Bournemouth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 8, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2015 A must winOpening day must win, away to promoted side and using several new signings? Where did I put that Jennifer Lawrence gif? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm helping Bournemouth get overawed by the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm going weak at the knees thinking of Amavi whipping in crosses to Gestede... My mate who's Blackburn kept going on about how good he is. I think he will score if he plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juteface Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 There's no two ways about it, I'm absolutely bricking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Perfect time of year/weather for an away day to Bournemouth, regardless of the result! I'd be tempted to go to the beach rather than the game if I was making the trip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gharperr Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) I can't remember a season opening day where the opinion of the press and the opinion of the fans was so far apart. There's a real feeling in the media that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're weaker now. There's a real feeling amongst the fanbase that we've flirted with relegation for the last few seasons and we're stronger now. Our spending seems to have gone unnoticed; I'm hopeful we can shut a few people up. I think this is wrong. I think its close ot impossible to say whether were stronger now or not. Majority of us have no idea on how well the new signings are right now or how good they will become. Edited August 8, 2015 by gharperr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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