A'Villan Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) To quote an Aussie, my sentiments towards the rest of our campaign. "For anyone on the downside of advantage relying purely on courage, it's possible." We have to face our challenges head on and have faith in our strengths, to fear any opponent nullifies our own game by limiting our belief in our own abilities. We are less likely to win automatic promotion or the playoffs with a philosophy rendered by fears of our opposition. Edited April 13, 2018 by A'Villan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 13, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2018 37 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Wasn't derby the game where we played with no strikers and Onomah as our most attacking player? Wouldn't take much tweaking to stop that set up. It didnt matter who we had up top. At that time all the damage was being done down the wings (Adomah was our go to guy for goals). Derby were the first team that realised that and completely shut us down. The point being that the system beat us, not our own play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 36 minutes ago, Nigel said: It didnt matter who we had up top. At that time all the damage was being done down the wings (Adomah was our go to guy for goals). Derby were the first team that realised that and completely shut us down. The point being that the system beat us, not our own play. I disagree. Adomah and snodgrass had absolute stinkers. Let's not forget we had jedinak as cb, no terry. Bruce bizarrely played onomah as a no 11 with grealish as supporting and it didn't work at all. We had only hogan as a attacking tgreat from the bench. It's different now as with jt in the team derby wont have it as easy. Also we have threats like grabban and kodjia now who are a real handful. Derby have shown they are pretty poor at the back if you put them under pressure. We were out own worse enemies with that first goal. It was pathetic play by Whelan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 13, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just now, Demitri_C said: I disagree. Adomah and snodgrass had absolute stinkers. Let's not forget we had jedinak as cb, no terry. Bruce bizarrely played onomah as a no 11 with grealish as supporting and it didn't work at all. I know they had stinkers, i know the system didnt work but what im trying to say is that this was to Derbys credit as much as our own criticism. As were a lot of the games 'we didnt turn up to', we couldnt find a way of getting around their defensive shape, thus we looked lost. Im repeating myself now so its the last im going to say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 End of the day if we turn up and play to our best no team apart from maybe Wolves beats us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Play Off dates confirmed: Friday 11th May 2018: 6th v 3rd, 7.45pm Saturday 12th May 2018: 5th v 4th, 5.15pm Monday 14th May 2018: 3rd v 6th, 7.45pm Tuesday 15th May 2018: 4th v 5th, 7.45pm Saturday 26th May 2018: Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final, 5pm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 39 minutes ago, Nigel said: I know they had stinkers, i know the system didnt work but what im trying to say is that this was to Derbys credit as much as our own criticism. As were a lot of the games 'we didnt turn up to', we couldnt find a way of getting around their defensive shape, thus we looked lost. Im repeating myself now so its the last im going to say about it. Yeah so system worked because our players didnt perform. Glad you agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Junxs said: Play Off dates confirmed: Friday 11th May 2018: 6th v 3rd, 7.45pm Saturday 12th May 2018: 5th v 4th, 5.15pm Monday 14th May 2018: 3rd v 6th, 7.45pm Tuesday 15th May 2018: 4th v 5th, 7.45pm Saturday 26th May 2018: Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final, 5pm Thanks mate. Looks like tues 15th will be having to stay over night in Brum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted April 13, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, Junxs said: Play Off dates confirmed: Friday 11th May 2018: 6th v 3rd, 7.45pm Saturday 12th May 2018: 5th v 4th, 5.15pm Monday 14th May 2018: 3rd v 6th, 7.45pm Tuesday 15th May 2018: 4th v 5th, 7.45pm Saturday 26th May 2018: Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final, 5pm Going to be nerve racking! I fly to Ibiza on the Friday 11th (wife and child in toe, not to party), so will be abroad for the semis. Need to find a good bar to watch them in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 13, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just now, villan-scott said: Going to be nerve racking! I fly to Ibiza on the Friday 11th (wife and child in toe, not to party), so will be abroad for the semis. Need to find a good bar to watch them in! I'm going to be a yelping, screaming mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 13, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2018 Makes me nervous even seeing those dates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Gah - I'm in Spain. On business but might be able to sneak away if Friday, but then would be on a plane during Monday's. In a meeting on Saturday's, but at least back for Tuesday. Nothing in the diary for Final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapleVilla Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 3 hours ago, A'Villan said: To quote an Aussie, my sentiments towards the rest of our campaign. "For anyone on the downside of advantage relying purely on courage, it's possible." We have to face our challenges head on and have faith in our strengths, to fear any opponent nullifies our own game by limiting our belief in our own abilities. We are less likely to win automatic promotion or the playoffs with a philosophy rendered by fears of our opposition. Isn't there another phrase....she be right? Kinda meaning the same thing I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 6 out of 6 possible points in the last 2. At least the slump is over for this time. Keeping the pressure on the teams above and play off secured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 5 hours ago, villan-scott said: Going to be nerve racking! I fly to Ibiza on the Friday 11th (wife and child in toe, not to party), so will be abroad for the semis. Need to find a good bar to watch them in! I live in Ibiza. There are a good few bars that'll have the footy on don't worry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Didn’t realise that win against Leeds cemented our place in the play-offs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted April 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just makes me angry about the QPR, Bolton and Norwich games recently! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) Blessing in disguise this injury to JT. He was looking jaded and in need of a rest. Mile did fantastic the last two games. 6 points. Shame we didnt pick up any more during that awful run of games of late. Norwich to beat Cardiff and Fulham draw with Brentford? Would leave it as Fulham 82 Cardiff 80 (game in hand) Villa 79 Following week We have Ipswich. Fulham against an inform Millwall away. I say draw. Possible loss of points there too. Cardiff play Forest and Derby (possible point loss against Derby. Expect them to beat Forest.) Leaving us with. Cardiff 84 Fulham 83 Villa 82 Going into the last two weeks. Still really unlikely to make autos.. I can see Hull beating Cardiff.. easy win against Reading.. Hull are in good nick at the moment. Fulham should have enough to beat Sunderland and Birmingham to rap up 2nd imo. We will probably lose to Millwall away anyway. Prediction: Fulham 89 Cardiff 87 Villa 85 Edited April 13, 2018 by KSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 If we can get back to the form of a few weeks back then I don't see anyone posing a major threat in the play-offs (I am assuming Fulham get 2nd) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Xela said: Just makes me angry about the QPR, Bolton and Norwich games recently! Why, it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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