poitier Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 33 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I would fancy our chances against them at villa park with our current form. They wont be able to bully us as they did earlier in the season with the likes of big kodj amd davis I still wouldn't fancy us against Cardiff if their front three play as well as they did in the away game. I said at the time that they looked very good, but most people chose to interpret that game as just 'Hutton is rubbish' (even when it was Chester getting turned inside out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 14 hours ago, av1 said: I read or heard something the other day (so can't confirm), that since taking over at Cardiff Warnock has spent £3m If true, to have them looking as strong as they currently do suggests to me that he is a better manager than some give him credit for. I have always maintained that......Underrated. He has parts of his job that are questionable, like could he manage the top players, but for the standard of football he has always found himself in......very rounded manager in my opinion. He is not a big enough name to get some excited, but very functionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, poitier said: I still wouldn't fancy us against Cardiff if their front three play as well as they did in the away game. I said at the time that they looked very good, but most people chose to interpret that game as just 'Hutton is rubbish' (even when it was Chester getting turned inside out). The reason was because we lost the midfield battle and didn't have much of a Physical presence in that game. We also created very little and had no width. I think we won't have that problem then also Hutton was diabolical that game. Elmo would do a lot better than Hutton did. It's no surprise to me we have been more solid on the right side since huttons been out of the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Demitri_C said: The reason was because we lost the midfield battle and didn't have much of a Physical presence in that game. We also created very little and had no width. I think we won't have that problem then also Hutton was diabolical that game. Elmo would do a lot better than Hutton did. It's no surprise to me we have been more solid on the right side since huttons been out of the side I don't particularly agree with that, but my point was that they aren't top just because we were poor against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, poitier said: I don't particularly agree with that, but my point was that they aren't top just because we were poor against them. I didn't say that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Up to the dizzy heights of 7th! One point behind 4th! (Leeds still have to play) wolves away if we can get a point minimum I'd be happy. Three tough games coming up, now we see how serious we are to going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That Wolves game is massive! Hopefully the International break will give the likes of Snodgrass to get even more up to speed, and have them gelling. OR We could get injuries and have momentum destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 October is a big month for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Beating Wolves would be a genuine statement. Whilst our run of form has been good, it's the minimum you'd expect from this team under even a semi-competent manager. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 23 minutes ago, DCJonah said: October is a big month for us. Shame our only decent LB is suspended for nearly the whole of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If Leeds slip up tomorrow and we then go beat Wolves after the break then the most we'll be away from the second promotion place is 2 points. Lose to Wolves and its suddenly 7 points away. MAHOOOSIVE game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If Kodja plays 90% of the rest of the season we might get within touching distance. If not, it could be very tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I just hope we turn up. We were pitiful at molineux last season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 So, our next five games: Wolves (a) Fulham (H) Birmingham (a) Preston (a) Sheff Wed (H) What is a realistic target from these games? I think I'd be happy with nine points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 29 minutes ago, KJT123 said: So, our next five games: Wolves (a) Fulham (H) Birmingham (a) Preston (a) Sheff Wed (H) What is a realistic target from these games? I think I'd be happy with nine points. I'm glad if you wanted to get promoted you need to do runs against teams like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 4 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: That Wolves game is massive! Hopefully the International break will give the likes of Snodgrass to get even more up to speed, and have them gelling. OR We could get injuries and have momentum destroyed. Is he not in the Scotland squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Johnnyp said: I just hope we turn up. We were pitiful at molineux last season. Can see SB playing for a point now. In fairness it wouldn't be the worst away point in the world but I agree it would be a statement to go away to a promotion rival and win there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, KJT123 said: So, our next five games: Wolves (a) Fulham (H) Birmingham (a) Preston (a) Sheff Wed (H) What is a realistic target from these games? I think I'd be happy with nine points. 11pts from those games. We are Aston Villa Wolves 1pt, Fulham 3pts, SHA 3pts, Preston 1pt, Sheff WED 3pts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, KJT123 said: So, our next five games: Wolves (a) Fulham (H) Birmingham (a) Preston (a) Sheff Wed (H) What is a realistic target from these games? I think I'd be happy with nine points. I think 9 is not a catastrophe, though obviously it would be better not to lose to Wolves in particular (or Blues, but for different reasons). Unless my memory is failing me, we got 7 points from the same fixtures last season so we really should be aiming for at least 9. It's a difficult month compared to this one, but even in a poor-to-average season, we did okay in these games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, KJT123 said: So, our next five games: Wolves (a) Fulham (H) Birmingham (a) Preston (a) Sheff Wed (H) What is a realistic target from these games? I think I'd be happy with nine points. If we want automatic promotion, 9 points has to be the absolute minimum. We are still playing a massive catch-up from the shambles at the start of the season. We also must not lose in the Wolves game and be 7 point behind them. Its taken 4 wins in a row to narrow the gap to second by 2 points, if we fall further behind it could take till the new year to catch second. I'd take 3 wins which included beating Wolves, even if it meant losing to Birmingham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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