dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: But I didn't think you'd be as high as you are this season- had you down as just missing out on playoffs (had us as lower mid table). Again, why? I'm not asking for any other reason than I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 23, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Again, why? I'm not asking for any other reason than I'm interested. I saw your squad as a collection of good individuals, which can be bettered by a less talented group who work well as a team (i.e. Iceland against England). Also some doubts about whether Bruce would be the manager to challenge for autos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 i didnt want the sheff united game televised as you know now they will highlight the mistakes jedinak made and try ramp up the pressure on us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: i didnt want the sheff united game televised as you know now they will highlight the mistakes jedinak made and try ramp up the pressure on us Lets hope they can handle the pressure of a wet Tuesday night in Sheffield then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post omariqy Posted January 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2018 32 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: i didnt want the sheff united game televised as you know now they will highlight the mistakes jedinak made and try ramp up the pressure on us Yeah but our players won't be watching that? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, omariqy said: I agree with your re second. However your point about ppg doesn't really stack up because that is not how football works. We are not the same proposition we were back in December. We may have spent 4 months closing the gap by 2 points but that does not mean that will play out for the next part of the season. We have momentum and players coming back. The fixture list is also kinder to us. If we continue the way we are currently I don’t see why we can’t get up to what’s Wolves achieved in the first half of the season. On paper we’ve only got 2/3 tough away games and with our home form we’d fancy beating anyone. It’s nice the players are starting to talk about acheiving this year. Let’s build some momentum on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, omariqy said: Yeah but our players won't be watching that? 43 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: i didnt want the sheff united game televised as you know now they will highlight the mistakes jedinak made and try ramp up the pressure on us I’m sure all at Villa are aware of the mistakes in that game. It should spur them on really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 3 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: I was going to say I'd be surprised if you finished second, but looking at the table I probably wouldnt. Derby bottle it every season, it's what they do. Cardiff will drop away. We wont come second. So that leaves you or teams from Shef UTD down, who need to catch up more points than we do. Villa are finishing second, congratulations. Its much too early for any team to get too carried away.....there will be many surprising twists and turns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Beat the Blades and it's well and truly on. That would be maximum points from 5 teams with an average placing of 10th including outlier that is 19th place Barnsley. It would be 3 wins against playoff teams/hopefuls out of 3 as well. Our fixtures after that are much kinder and I expect us to be putting a huge run together after that. Of course, Villa are known to kill our optimism with one swift blow. Every time. But I have a feeling now it will be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: I saw your squad as a collection of good individuals, which can be bettered by a less talented group who work well as a team (i.e. Iceland against England). Also some doubts about whether Bruce would be the manager to challenge for autos. And your thoughts are feasible.....however i think we are now emeging as a "team" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Beat the Blades and it's well and truly on. That would be maximum points from 5 teams with an average placing of 10th including outlier that is 19th place Barnsley. It would be 3 wins against playoff teams/hopefuls out of 3 as well. Our fixtures after that are much kinder and I expect us to be putting a huge run together after that. Of course, Villa are known to kill our optimism with one swift blow. Every time. But I have a feeling now it will be different. I accept your sentiment, but we are just over half way.....its a marathon. We are well positioned now. We no doubt strengthen our position by winning every game, but we all know that is a big ask.....just the aim. just take it game by game......its easier on the nerves. There are no easy games and the ones we doubt, we can win.....and the ones we expect to win,can be banana skins. its sadly ,in reality ,all so unpredictable. Edited January 23, 2018 by TRO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, TRO said: I accept your sentiment, but we are just over half way.....its a marathon. We are well positioned now. We no doubt strengthen our position by winning every game, but we all know that is a big ask.....just the aim. just take it game by game......its easier on the nerves. There are no easy games and the ones we doubt, we can win.....and the ones we expect to win,can be banana skins. its sadly ,in reality ,all so unpredictable. Closer to two thirds into the season than we are to halfway - it’s time to see who handles the pressure best on the run in and we have many players who have been there and done it and have big game experience - I’d fancy villa from here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, Eastie said: Closer to two thirds into the season than we are to halfway - it’s time to see who handles the pressure best on the run in and we have many players who have been there and done it and have big game experience - I’d fancy villa from here . Manager too. Of the others, only Cardiff can claim the same and honestly, I'd say they're the most likely to fall away (of the current top 5). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, bannedfromHandV said: Manager too. Of the others, only Cardiff can claim the same and honestly, I'd say they're the most likely to fall away (of the current top 5). Of the current top 5 I don’t see Cardiff or Bristol city being around come may - fulham , boro and maybe Leeds will be close though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2018 Good luck to Bristol tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yep - I think Fulham will be ones to watch. They're in a good spell of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nigel said: Good luck to Bristol tonight! Yep i hope they cause a upset.g Good luck city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We are in a very good position now. We have the momentum and with 1 defeat at home all season and a lot of the top 6 left at Villa Park, it is in our hands. Long may it continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 My spider senses are feeling something positive is going to happen this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 8 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: I saw your squad as a collection of good individuals, which can be bettered by a less talented group who work well as a team (i.e. Iceland against England). Also some doubts about whether Bruce would be the manager to challenge for autos. Our team ethic and work rate is off the charts. I've not seen a Villa team as close knit as these appear to be in almost a decade and no silly gimmicks were required to achieve it either. I can certainly understand that opinion regarding Bruce, though perhaps 4 promotions would argue otherwise. We haven't actually hit anything like our potential up until very recently. Yet here we are, 3 points off automatic promotion. If we stave off the injuries it is all on Steve now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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