VillaChris Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 What a great game Brighton-Wolves is, 2-2 now. I know we're having our troubles atm but really enjoyed the premier league this season. To me it's a much stronger league than the one we got relegation from. Lots of mid table teams actually signing well and "having a go at long last" and that's being reflected in the points totals. We were like this just 7 days ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Of course Maupay has scored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 58 minutes ago, Farlz said: I've mentioned it before but that Leicester side is just incredibly good. There's not a single weakness at all. Defence rock solid, midfield compliments each other perfectly and well Jamie Vardy is one of the best strikers in the league. Fair bloody play I say, best side I've seen at Villa Park this season. They have 2 of the 4 best fullbacks in the league, best striker in the league, best midfield in the league. They are a well-oiled Mustang at the moment. We were good in the first half but they were just on another level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Keyblade said: They have 2 of the 4 best fullbacks in the league, best striker in the league, best midfield in the league. They are a well-oiled Mustang at the moment. We were good in the first half but they were just on another level. Yup absolutely. It all just combines perfectly and they play some super football. The media love to talk about Trent Alexander-Arnold and fair enough he's great but that Pereira has it all. Phenomenal fullback and definitely the best in the league imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elton Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Disappointing but some perspective that we all know, last 5 defeats have been at home to 1st and 2nd and away to 3rd, 4th & 6th, with a draw away at 5th too. Quite a freakish run of fixtures really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Feet Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 The problem is we are not picking up any points at all against the big teams and that makes our games against the lower teams such more important to win and that builds pressure. We are not good under pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Hope Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hobbit Feet said: The problem is we are not picking up any points at all against the big teams and that makes our games against the lower teams such more important to win and that builds pressure. We are not good under pressure. We did well under pressure when we went from 13th to 5th in that 10 game unbeaten run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 We've only picked up wins against a Norwich team that had an injury crisis, a Brighton team that played half of the game with ten men, an Everton side that were about to embark on their worst start to a season in many years, and Newcastle who are probably the best team we've beat this season. So it's not just the big teams we're not beating, we're struggling against everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 1 minute ago, useless said: We've only picked up wins against a Norwich team that had an injury crisis, a Brighton team that played half of the game with ten men, an Everton side that were about to embark on their worst start to a season in many years, and Newcastle who are probably the best team we've beat this season. So it's not just the big teams we're not beating, we're struggling against everyone. But we almost won against Liverpool so that means we must actually be quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted December 8, 2019 I'm getting some consolation from the fact that we're not in a relegation position. If we drop down there, I think I'm going to lose hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Hope Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, useless said: We've only picked up wins against a Norwich team that had an injury crisis, a Brighton team that played half of the game with ten men, an Everton side that were about to embark on their worst start to a season in many years, and Newcastle who are probably the best team we've beat this season. So it's not just the big teams we're not beating, we're struggling against everyone. What a crock of shite!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Hope Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, AVTuco said: I'm getting some consolation from the fact that we're not in a relegation position. If we drop down there, I think I'm going to lose hope. Stay away then mate rather than infect us with your doom mongering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, Hobbit Feet said: The problem is we are not picking up any points at all against the big teams and that makes our games against the lower teams such more important to win and that builds pressure. We are not good under pressure. To be fair, if we'd drawn arsenal, spurs and chelsea we would be well chuffed. But that only equals one win against a relegation contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Name Is Death Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 44 minutes ago, Hobbit Feet said: The problem is we are not picking up any points at all against the big teams and that makes our games against the lower teams such more important to win and that builds pressure. We are not good under pressure. Are you still talking about the team here, or are you talking about the fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Feet Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, His Name Is Death said: Are you still talking about the team here, or are you talking about the fans? Well both really, we feed off each other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Yes we’re going into must win games now. But no need to overreact. Leicester is the most dangerous team on the break. We were bad but El Ghazi miss, then their 3rd goal made it hard for us. Generally good results for other teams around us which made us still out of bottom 3. If we can beat Sheffield I think that would put us in a great position before playing our 6 pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 We played well without getting results at the start of Smith's tenure in the championship, we played a very similar tactical approach to now. It's easier to do nothing that to excel at something. I think that's pretty obvious, as I'm sure you would too. Same as it's easier to be a critic than an advocate. Success requires belief, ingenuity, imagination, trial, errors, learning, energy, effort, all sorts of qualities to be present and enduring. To do nothing requires no prospect, no progress, nothing valuable. It's the same with complaining when things don't go your way. Don't get me wrong, I could be wrong, and others who have doubts may have greater insight and analysis of our trajectory under Smith. But I have faith, I really think we're going to survive this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 10 hours ago, New_Hope said: What a crock of shite!! All factually correct though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Would be such typical Villa to get relegated when we finally get in proper owners that have every intentions taking us to the next level. Not even sure the owners would stay around if we were to get relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Hope Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, jim said: All factually correct though. Norwich had 9 of the starters that beat Man City!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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