Tubby Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Not a thread for transfer speculation (player recommendations welcomed) but more geared towards what necessary improvements are required to gain promotion next season. A few things from me: Goals from midfield and a second goal threat other than Kodjia - we have lacked goals for years now and it's one of the main reasons we are where we are! Quality not quantity in the transfer window - that's enough rebuilding, let's add difference makers that can get the job done week in week out. Seeing teams off early - we've scored 3 goals in a game only twice this season (by my reckoning against Rotherham & Cardiff). Share your thoughts... Edited May 6, 2017 by Tubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted May 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2017 I'd say a completely different mindset from manager (and players) when it comes to tactics and approaching the games is vital. Enough with the cautious, reactive, defensive, deep sitting, slow, immobile, nervous, disjointed, stretched out crap I've seen this season. If we are to finish near the top of the table we must have more focus on trying to win rather than trying to not lose. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted May 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2017 more ambition from the manager 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Stu Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 53 minutes ago, sne said: I'd say a completely different mindset from manager (and players) when it comes to tactics and approaching the games is vital. Enough with the cautious, reactive, defensive, deep sitting, slow, immobile, nervous, disjointed, stretched out crap I've seen this season. If we are to finish near the top of the table we must have more focus on trying to win rather than trying to not lose. Completely agree mate, we should be going into every game aiming to win, enough of the cautious approach. We signed 2 of the best attack minded midfielders in the league in January and they do not have the freedom to go forward, we also signed one of the top scorers, at the time, and have not created any significant chances for him. Everyone that puts on a villa shirt needs to give 100% come match day and realise that we are Aston Villa, we are one of the "big clubs" in this country and we deserve more than what they have offered thus far. The final point I will make is that we need to stop relying on individuals. It is not just on Kodjia and jedinak. Most of the players at our disposal have what it takes to make an impact on games yet they rarely show it. More passion and consistency is needed from all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Definately not an overhaul of the squad. Just quality additions in key areas, passion pride purpose and players giving a crap! Oh and some luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 A different manager 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 We need a system that works and every player need to understand it. We also need real quality in this squad. Bruce needs to start doing what is best for this squad. Playing 3-5-2 is not a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Ability to pass the ball Ability to keep possession Ability to dominate matches Take our chances when we are dominating matches Midfielders to score goals Win double figure away matches Not throw away leads Score about 20 more goals If we do the above we should go up or at least the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 6, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 6, 2017 What we really need is some impatient and unrealistic demands to have a manger, probably foreign because that is better, who storms their way to promotion playing 'attractive' football with at least 70% possession every game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Jareth said: What we really need is some impatient and unrealistic demands to have a manger, probably foreign because that is better, who storms their way to promotion playing 'attractive' football with at least 70% possession every game. Not sure if that's what we really need. Those demands this season didn't help us in any way. But yes, demanding to have a manger (foreign or not) is indeed unrealistic. (Insert your own "Feed the ***** and he will score" or "Away with the manager" jokes here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 6, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 6, 2017 A small number of additions in the summer, get rid of the deadwood, a good pre-season, and whatever it takes to get the midfield and attack more in sync. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Well without wishing to sound flippant - a new man at the helm ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Promotion away form instead of relegation away form. Requires one hell of a transformation. For us to appear seemingly less accepting of defeats. We know we're going to lose games, Newcastle have lost around ten this season, but recovering quickly from setbacks is paramount. If we lose at Preston one week, we need to make damn well sure that we win at Blackburn say the next game on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 We need to stop using Alan Hutton as our playmaker. We need to push everyone up at least 5 yards. Our wingers need to get involved more. Our midfielders need to play quicker passes to players in a villa shirt, would help if they were further up the pitch. We need a keeper who can save shots that aren't just straight at him. All in all a new manager who actually knows how to resolve these issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1. A lot more points. 2. A lot more goals scored. 3. A lot less goals conceded. 4. A lot more wins. 5. A lot less defeats. That should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 41 minutes ago, pacbuddies said: 1. A lot more points. 2. A lot more goals scored. 3. A lot less goals conceded. 4. A lot more wins. 5. A lot less defeats. That should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Raphael Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Win the first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) A new manager who will build a squad based on how he wants the team to play and how they will fit in. Not players who's stats look good for their current team and arrogantly throwing our weight around to sign them. Edited May 7, 2017 by jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottingVilla Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) I'm going to avoid saying the obvious as there's plenty on that already. What we do need however is a ringer! A what you say? A Shelvey, a Knockaert. The two top promoted clubs went up because of these two players. A player who of this standard. Premier League ilk but playing for us. What we got this season were loads of 'decent' Championship players. Find a ringer, pay him well. The single most effective thing we can do. One decent player is better than 5 average players. Scout the top leagues for him. Do it now. Edited May 7, 2017 by NottingVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Looking at the team we started with last season and comparing it with the current squad is pretty interesting. That's a 95% absolutely shit team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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