Dave-R Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, holtend4life said: Sounds like they’ve got financial issues overhanging them aswell. The pressure mounts for them. No way would West Brom ever find an owner or two as rich as what our owners are, if that appears to be the case financially.. Most they are getting as a new owner is a corner shop owner or the happy shopper product owner. Edited April 8, 2019 by Dave-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I'd fancy beating Leeds in a final (again) or over 2 legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 8, 2019 Couldn't see the game at the weekend but thrilled at the result and our position in the table now. Sounds like it was a game we didn't perform that well in but did enough in the end to win. You don't mind them when they're not the norm, and it's a sign of a good team (as per the cliche) that we win those games when they come along rather than lose them. You'd like to think we'll beat Rotherham midweek which will make our position even stronger. It's looking exciting now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Dave-R said: Not sure if any fan of another club would say there team wouldn't beat our team, especially a friend even if it's just to try a d wind you up lol. Nah some fans say it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 7 hours ago, ciggiesnbeer said: Still loving this guys philosophy. I was heartened to hear Smith say post match he should have made changes earlier. Recognizing Bruce out thought him was to be applauded. I do think wholesale changes for Rotterdam might be coming. Which might be the right thing I am willing to accept Smith's decision either way. Good times. But will we make any changes for Liverpool or Rome? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted April 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2019 Love this team 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Keyblade said: Love this team First time I’ve seen those goals against Shef Wed. Their fans must be FUMING that they conceded those!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Whoever we meet should we reach the play - offs, I guarantee we'll be on the front foot from the off. In Deano I have faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted April 8, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) I love that in recent times on the rare occasion I have watched Premier League games I have felt like I am watching a different sport. I've watched a bit more lately (falling back in love with football?) and found myself thinking "our player would have made that pass there" or "our player would have made that run" and suchlike, almost getting frustrated with the lack or vision or application from some of the Premier League players. Something very very fundamental has changed at our club. Edited April 8, 2019 by sidcow 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A'Villan Posted April 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2019 You know what I love about football under Smith? The players have trust and faith in their teammates. It's inherent in every possession and it's so important. Players always have each other in mind. They don't second guess their decisions because everyone moves with purpose to support the others and fulfill their role. The ball moves faster than the man and we use that principle to knock it around and probe the lines of our opposition. This means that we can play at a tempo that is difficult to keep up with and movement that makes anticipating the next moment troublesome. Everyone is a threat because the mentality is never to sit back and make up the numbers, it's about getting involved and being on the front foot. I can only wonder what we might have achieved this season had Smith had last summer for transfers and pre-season preparations, as well as the first three months of the season. That last line is neither here nor there though. Looking forward from here. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terrytini Posted April 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2019 22 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Whoever we meet should we reach the play - offs, I guarantee we'll be on the front foot from the off. In Deano I have faith. Me too, and I think the reason for the manic celebrations on Saturday was as much this as the goals going in or the importance of the points. Everyone felt it, that at last, we were on our way, properly. We now, finally, at long long last, have the look and swagger, the feel, of a Winning Team, the sort that score late, the sort that go behind but Win, the sort that other Teams worry about ( rather than vice versa). That might just be influenced by Claret and Blue Specs......( Leeds, Sheffield, Norwich fans would all say “ so do we”, and fair enough)....but that’s how it’s supposed to be. Whether it’s Deano, the local players, the feeling that Mings has always belonged here, the knowledge we have wealthy owners, I don’t know. But it feels like much more than a decent run, this time, it feels like the beginning of something very special. It might not be, but that’s for another day. For now, I’m as full of hope, excitement, anticipation, and , I’m delighted to say, joy, about our Club as I’ve been for longer than I can remember. Up The Villa ! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, terrytini said: Me too, and I think the reason for the manic celebrations on Saturday was as much this as the goals going in or the importance of the points. Everyone felt it, that at last, we were on our way, properly. We now, finally, at long long last, have the look and swagger, the feel, of a Winning Team, the sort that score late, the sort that go behind but Win, the sort that other Teams worry about ( rather than vice versa). That might just be influenced by Claret and Blue Specs......( Leeds, Sheffield, Norwich fans would all say “ so do we”, and fair enough)....but that’s how it’s supposed to be. Whether it’s Deano, the local players, the feeling that Mings has always belonged here, the knowledge we have wealthy owners, I don’t know. But it feels like much more than a decent run, this time, it feels like the beginning of something very special. It might not be, but that’s for another day. For now, I’m as full of hope, excitement, anticipation, and , I’m delighted to say, joy, about our Club as I’ve been for longer than I can remember. Up The Villa ! Too true, there is a totally different mindset about the place which can only bode well for the future of our one true unconditional love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 On 08/04/2019 at 14:32, Keyblade said: Love this team That was something like their first defeat in 11 or 12 games. Doesn't matter how they come, victories are always sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 West Brom I think have sealed there fate in getting rid of Moore, that defeat today says alot. West Brom fans are not happy and they are right, they have pretty much sabotaged there own season. They still need five points to get to 82 points which we can't get to only 82 points, that's if we win all our games. Leeds only need 3 more points to reach that 82 mark. One win for them shuts us out of automatic and they have five games left to play. It's a tall order but I can't see them messing all five up. Leeds are well Leeds they will win a few, maybe draw some but we can only hope they mess them all up. Sheffield utd have six games to play, they reach 82 points if they get five more points from there remaining six games. Tomorrow will tell how utd are, there's a real possibility that utd could stall on points. Bristol are chasing that automatic as well in hope teams mess up and they to can capitalise on that last place. Two points ahead of us and with also six games left. I do think it's asking to much to chase that automatic but should we stop, no we shouldn't as anything could happen in what has been such a crazy season in this championship. Six games left, Smith knows miracles can happen, he has the goodies to aid him chase that automatic, unless any of those teams shut us out by reaching 82 points. Smith has his team firing in every direction, all he needs is alot of luck along the way and we might not have to even have to play the play offs. Bristol are becoming a concern in the playoffs, the way they are playing, they are on point for a play off place and are looking the most dangerous. If we can't get auto then we have to bring our A game every step of the way as there are some very talented teams to play against in the play offs. I'll remain positive that we can achieve the premier, I think If not this season then certainly we could aim to dominate next season for an automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted April 9, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 9, 2019 He was at Ashton Gate tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) I love it when a managers makes what seems like the most sensible changes. Edited April 10, 2019 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I love it when a managers makes what seems like the most sensible changes. I know one poster who will still criticize 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 That second half performance was pretty much perfect given the circumstances. Huge effort, massive result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Brilliant I guess he tore them a new one at half time and his sub paid off Considering the situation the best result of season for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Great changes by Smith. Also don’t know he said to them at half time for wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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