VillaCas Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Lord Willard said: What do you want your manager to say? Nothing He makes himself look a fool saying he had a great debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips'ngravy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, Zatman said: We have won 3 games in a row. When was last time we started a season like that 10 out of 12pts in Prem under Lambert. Sacked by Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Yet again midifeld was shocking. Should have gone 4-4-2 when he made the subs but took RHM off instead. Bruce will not last the season if we don't improve and he won't be able to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andym Posted August 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 wins in a row is great, but the problem is if we keep playing like we have been we will soon be losing 3 in a row. You cannot keep putting in such poor performances, of failing to do the basics at either end of the pitch and expect to keep getting results. This has happened throughout Bruce's time here. Last season we won 4 out of 5 in November, then lost 2 and drew 3 out of the next 5, including a 0-0 at home to Milwall and blowing a 2-0 home lead to Sheffield Utd. In Feb and March won 3 in a row culminating in that Wolves game, then lost to QPR and Bolton and drew with Hull. Again this season the results, which include beating a poor Hull side and then scraping past a newly promoted side with a 94th minute winner and a League 2 side are covering up the actual performances and style of play. Bruce has to build on the results and start improving the football, improve the ability to consistently possess the ball and control games. The problem is he has shown no desire or the ability to get us to do so throughout the past 2 years. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post macandally Posted August 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2018 I note the criticism of the players in the match thread, but do you know what, you have to give them a fighting chance. Have a system, have a structure and do the fundamentals well. We have none of those things so the older players don’t stand a chance, never mind the kids. Now listening to Bruce blame the team, for God’s sake coach them! This club is turning into a graveyard for players, the longer they are here, the poorer they become. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted August 14, 2018 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 minute ago, av1 said: To be fair mate, how many times has he stood infront of the cameras and said the same? He can't keep blaming the players. I think it's both tonight. I don't think he coaches any style into the team, but I also don't think he coaches Hourihane to lose his ability to pass the ball even the shortest of distances. Tactics were crap, as usual, but a lot of unforced errors from the players too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 minute ago, NurembergVillan said: I think it's both tonight. I don't think he coaches any style into the team, but I also don't think he coaches Hourihane to lose his ability to pass the ball even the shortest of distances. Tactics were crap, as usual, but a lot of unforced errors from the players too. Agreed, but a gameplan breeds confidence. Without a plan it becomes amateurish, which acts as a great leveler against teams that lack our individual quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillaCas Posted August 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: I think it's both tonight. I don't think he coaches any style into the team, but I also don't think he coaches Hourihane to lose his ability to pass the ball even the shortest of distances. Tactics were crap, as usual, but a lot of unforced errors from the players too. Players will have an off day but in general they will play better when they are in a settled system with everyone clear on what is required and what is the overall aim - I just don’t get the sense that we have this 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 23 minutes ago, Zatman said: We have won 3 games in a row. When was last time we started a season like that According to sky its our best start since the 1960's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, VillaCas said: Nothing He makes himself look a fool saying he had a great debut Clean sheet, saved a penalty, saved every shot on goal. I mean it may not be great but thats enough to give the lad a boost in his post match interview no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 so we have read many posts in this thread that say.... the players we have are not technically good enough for a pressing game we need more players with steel and put our foot on the ball we need to play the youngsters more the style of football does not matter, its all about results well, other than the result how can anybody be happy with that garbage? how? it was embarrassing to watch. player for player we are better than Yeovil. effort and energy belonged to Yeovil, tactics belonged to Yeovil. he talks a good talk and has the press/media on his side.....but jeez....if this was a film or stage play it would be slated by the critics, but somehow in football he gets away with it. 3 wins out of 3, plenty good enough....how we've got there, not good enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 wins in a row.. Against weak opposition and we still look unconvincing. I just cannot see this team getting promoted with Bruce in charge. It's shameful that we continue to look this poor for nearly two years of his management. We will be found out against better opposition in this league. Let's see how long Bruce and co can ride this gravy train for.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 So relieved to hear Bruce say he's looking at bringing one or two more players in. That defensive unit tonight, keeper included, was terrifying to watch. He needs to sign two centre backs and a left back as a matter of priority. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I realise now Bruce is shit scared of losing a game, as he will probably be on his way after a few losses. Although I guess its the only way I can justify this god awful football he is teaching this team to play. Sit back, long ball, defend defend defend. Invite the pressure, long ball, ooops a goal 1-0 Villa. An before everyone jumps on my back, yes its 3 wins, but wait untill we play someone half decent, reminds me a bit of another team recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, villarocker said: So relieved to hear Bruce say he's looking at bringing one or two more players in. That defensive unit tonight, keeper included, was terrifying to watch. He needs to sign two centre backs and a left back as a matter of priority. We'd still need a striker and wide midfielder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 No movement, no intensity, no high press, more garbage football and a lucky result. Not sustainable. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 first time since 1962 we won the opening 3 games, how amazing is that... that year we went on to lose a record 11 games on the trot and lost the league cup final to blues and they wonder why villa fans are dour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 14, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2018 41 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: At least he's stood in front of the cameras and shown how annoyed he is with that "performance". Absolutely not good enough, again, but he's not tried to dress it up at all. Heard it all too many times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: I realise now Bruce is shit scared of losing a game, as he will probably be on his way after a few losses. Although I guess its the only way I can justify this god awful football he is teaching this team to play. Sit back, long ball, defend defend defend. Invite the pressure, long ball, ooops a goal 1-0 Villa. An before everyone jumps on my back, yes its 3 wins, but wait untill we play someone half decent, reminds me a bit of another team recently. I dread the upcoming home fixture against Brentford. Keep playing like we do, they will annihilate us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, macandally said: I note the criticism of the players in the match thread, but do you know what, you have to give them a fighting chance. Have a system, have a structure and do the fundamentals well. We have none of those things so the older players don’t stand a chance, never mind the kids. Now listening to Bruce blame the team, for God’s sake coach them! This club is turning into a graveyard for players, the longer they are here, the poorer they become. Best post of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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