Xela Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 20 hours ago, Dave J said: Even against Fulham ? I personally don't think we can beat them either via two legs or the one off final. I don't think we can play them in the semi as neither of us can finish lower than 4th. In a one off game and we click? Yes I think we can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) edit: double post Edited April 23, 2018 by Xela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Xela said: I don't think we can play them in the semi as neither of us can finish lower than 4th. In a one off game and we click? Yes I think we can. So many variables, Mitrovic hasn't had a meltdown yet as it's all been plain sailing, fingers crossed someone/something gets to him in the next few games, they could lose Sessegnon, if they lost either or (please McGrath), both, they'd be a different proposition I reckon. That's not exclusive to them of course, could easily happen to us (Grabban/Grealish) or anyone else in the mix but surely we've had our fill of injuries to key players?! It's someone else's turn now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted April 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Xela said: I don't think we can play them in the semi as neither of us can finish lower than 4th. In a one off game and we click? Yes I think we can. Committed suicide against them in the 2-0, we were competitive but somewhat over generous in giving them a 2 goal lead for nothing. We've beat, Wolves and Cardiff, don't see why we couldn't do them in a one off. We are Aston Villa though so you know, expect your hopes to be dashed in the first leg of the semi after a spectucalr half time team talk see sus come out for the second half a goal up and shit ur pants, defend the 18 yard line and get stuffed 4-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 11 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: If you use different devices etc. Tablet, Mobile, and Laptop, each will be left with the last comment you made from the device. So for instance if the last time you commented/quoted on a particular device will be left on it even if you are now quoting on another device. Nightmare. Makes sense though (I use 2x phones, 1x tablet, 1x laptop). Thanks mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 On 23/04/2018 at 03:11, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: If you use different devices etc. Tablet, Mobile, and Laptop, each will be left with the last comment you made from the device. So for instance if the last time you commented/quoted on a particular device will be left on it even if you are now quoting on another device. Cheers mate, you just explained some weirdness I have had in the past, I always wondered why! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) I UNDERSTAND! There are two Steve Bruce's. One who hates the fanbase and blames them for his own errors, and the one who appreciates the fanbase for being there - even though we have had a rough ride. Today was the one who likes us. Edited April 28, 2018 by Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Dick said: I UNDERSTAND! There are two Steve Bruce's. One who hates the fanbase and blames them for his own errors, and the one who appreciates the fanbase for being there - even though we have had a rough ride. Today was the one who likes us. Well said Bruce - what’s gone is gone - let’s Unite behind manager and players for the play offs and leave the post mortems until the summer Edited April 28, 2018 by Eastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It won't be gone though, if he gets the sack the fans will get the blame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Dick said: It won't be gone though, if he gets the sack the fans will get the blame. There’s not much sign of fans being unhappy with him at VP, and none at all at Away games. And rightly so in my view. If he goes it won’t be because some VT ers and people on Twitter want him gone it’ll be because Tony decides he wants a change....the fans won’t get the blame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted April 28, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, terrytini said: There’s not much sign of fans being unhappy with him at VP, and none at all at Away games. And rightly so in my view. If he goes it won’t be because some VT ers and people on Twitter want him gone it’ll be because Tony decides he wants a change....the fans won’t get the blame. same and even during our abysmal runs this season where the majority of VT was against him i didnt hear much of the same from the stands and certainly no villa fans i know shared the opinion...definitely the words 'vocal' and 'minority' spring to mind 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terrytini Posted April 28, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2018 34 minutes ago, tomav84 said: same and even during our abysmal runs this season where the majority of VT was against him i didnt hear much of the same from the stands and certainly no villa fans i know shared the opinion...definitely the words 'vocal' and 'minority' spring to mind I was certainly part of that minority and within the 9 or 10 guys in and around me who chat there was only one other “anti”......neither of us are anywhere near “ anti” now and the others remain “pro” ......I don’t like to generalise but I just don’t see or hear much negative about keeping him at all... ...personally I think he’s done a good job, in my view we play some decent stuff, I don’t think he’s negative these days, I’ve enjoyed seeing us Win a lot, score a lot ( I think he’s done a great job lifting our goals tally up towards the mid 70’s, especially having had no Kodja...I love the team spirit and the work ethic. Id give him a ‘B’ ( which some will find ridiculous I’m sure ) rising to A- if we go up....and either way I’d be disappointed if they sack him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 56 minutes ago, tomav84 said: same and even during our abysmal runs this season where the majority of VT was against him i didnt hear much of the same from the stands and certainly no villa fans i know shared the opinion...definitely the words 'vocal' and 'minority' spring to mind And yet Bruce felt the need to have a dig at the fans. I don't think he helped himself if it was just a tiny online minority. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 13/04/2018 at 17:28, TRO said: I think that is a fair critique.....not sure all that is down to him, but thats subjective. more interesting for me is ....who would you realistically like to replace him with and why? Always the same question ? Preferably the manager who will take us back up, whilst playing positive attacking football. Whoever that may be, then that's the man for me. Maybe Bruce will take us up, but I'm not filled with confidence unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 10 hours ago, terrytini said: I was certainly part of that minority and within the 9 or 10 guys in and around me who chat there was only one other “anti”......neither of us are anywhere near “ anti” now and the others remain “pro” ......I don’t like to generalise but I just don’t see or hear much negative about keeping him at all... ...personally I think he’s done a good job, in my view we play some decent stuff, I don’t think he’s negative these days, I’ve enjoyed seeing us Win a lot, score a lot ( I think he’s done a great job lifting our goals tally up towards the mid 70’s, especially having had no Kodja...I love the team spirit and the work ethic. Id give him a ‘B’ ( which some will find ridiculous I’m sure ) rising to A- if we go up....and either way I’d be disappointed if they sack him. Agree with most of that but as to whether he’s still negative I will reserve judgement until after the play offs - I hope he gives players the confidence to play their game at boro and not be over cautious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 9 hours ago, DCJonah said: And yet Bruce felt the need to have a dig at the fans. I don't think he helped himself if it was just a tiny online minority. In which case, it wasn’t aimed at everyone. God, we’re a sensitive bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Pangloss Posted April 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) Regardless of the outcome of the playoffs, I genuinely hope this is his last season. Ideally we go up, he gets a big pat on the back, a nice payoff, and rides off into the sunset. Edited April 29, 2018 by Dr_Pangloss 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthvilla Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 11 hours ago, terrytini said: There’s not much sign of fans being unhappy with him at VP, and none at all at Away games. And rightly so in my view. If he goes it won’t be because some VT ers and people on Twitter want him gone it’ll be because Tony decides he wants a change....the fans won’t get the blame. Very true. I have to say that what I read on VT (and FB etc) is pretty unrepresentative of what I hear from other Villa fans in person. I find the fact that there is a 'next manager speculation' thread on here completely baffling. I remember reading the vitriol being poured over him after the Brentford game at Christmas on here in particular. When I look at what has happened to Sunderland this season it makes me appreciate Bruce's stabilising effects even more. We were arguably more messed up than Sunderland when we were relegated, and the fact we haven't completely fallen apart like them is partly the responsibility of Bruce. Looking at our many of our key players this season (Johnstone, Terry, Snodgrass) they are only here because of Bruce's ability to use his network and work the loan system. I don't think he gets enough praise for how he has worked the free agent / loan market this season to our advantage. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 10 hours ago, terrytini said: I was certainly part of that minority and within the 9 or 10 guys in and around me who chat there was only one other “anti”......neither of us are anywhere near “ anti” now and the others remain “pro” ......I don’t like to generalise but I just don’t see or hear much negative about keeping him at all... ...personally I think he’s done a good job, in my view we play some decent stuff, I don’t think he’s negative these days, I’ve enjoyed seeing us Win a lot, score a lot ( I think he’s done a great job lifting our goals tally up towards the mid 70’s, especially having had no Kodja...I love the team spirit and the work ethic. Id give him a ‘B’ ( which some will find ridiculous I’m sure ) rising to A- if we go up....and either way I’d be disappointed if they sack him. For me I'm afraid he will have to go if promotion is not achieved - sure he has taken the club forward but the amount of goals scored, work ethic and so forth we're not his remit - promotion was/is imo and therefore he would be some way off mission accomplished, also what would be a concern for me would be that he would have failed twice with the resource available to him, if he can't get this squad promoted - can we realistically expect him to do so next season with a weakened squad ? Which begs the question would we need a manager who is happy to work with younger less experienced performers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I liked how we played yesterday. Aggressive and on the front foot. First to second balls. Moved the ball quickly, always looked like scoring etc. Now I appreciate for whatever reason, injuries, form, opponents, we can play like that every week. I wouldn't expect us to. The problem for me is we do not play like that anywhere near enough. That is the reason I'd want a change of manager if we don't go up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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