Nigel Posted August 26, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, lexicon said: Did you stop reading before the end of my post? Or not read what I was responding to? 4 minutes ago, lexicon said: Did you stop reading before the end of my post? Or not read what I was responding to? Nothing personal lexicon I was responding to a number of answers yours was just the last. If I misconstrued yours then ignore me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: I’d got her earmarked for the England job. As a bonus, if getting rid of Southgate isn’t bonus enough, imagine the meltdown in Qatar if we appointed her before the World Cup. That would be quite cool, the icing on the cake was if she said she was gay and was bringing her g/f to Qater with her . Seriously though, it would be a really bold statement to employ her at Villa. It would get more publicity than SG. I wonder how players would react and how potential new signings would react Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Nigel said: Nothing personal lexicon I was responding to a number of answers yours was just the last. If I misconstrued yours then ignore me. You did, yes. What I was saying is that the West Ham game isn't got to shut the thread either way (unless he's sacked and we immediately appoint someone else, which I think is unlikely) and that he'll need a sustained run of good performances and decent results to kill this thread off for a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: That would be quite cool, the icing on the cake was if she said she was gay and was bringing her g/f to Qater with her . Seriously though, it would be a really bold statement to employ her at Villa. It would get more publicity than SG. I wonder how players would react and how potential new signings would react The BBC might even say something positive about us. But that might me a step to far. Perhaps if she declared her self to be none binary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: The BBC might even say something positive about us. But that might me a step to far. Perhaps if she declared her self to be none binary? Yes non binary would be better, and I can't change my typo, obviously 'Qatar' and not Qater 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Blasterpocket68 said: The problem is the negativity builds in social media into the stadium . We do back the team initially but the atmosphere particularly at home drys up very quickly. No coincidence SG record has a better record away from VP. Platforms like this a fantastic but they can also help to build negative energy. I'd agree to be honest. Not much that can be done though. This is 2022 and the reality of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Smiths 5 game run of defeats were : Spurs, Wolves, Arsenal, West Ham and Southampton. I’d argue if we won at least one of them he would have got longer. So if we lose on Sunday it’s very likely we lose the next 2 after that for 4 defeats in a row. If that’s happen I think he will be sacked. However I think we’ll win Sunday so he’ll be safe for now. Ironically SG presided later on in the season, over 4 of the same teams, and lost them too. Perhaps certain teams we just don't like playing, or more importantly, can't play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted August 26, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, TRO said: Ironically SG presided later on in the season, over 4 of the same teams, and lost them too. Perhaps certain teams we just don't like playing, or more importantly, can't play against. I believe both managers lost similar run of matches because both managers are quite similar. Both managers lack adaptability, both managers are reactive rather than proactive, one got sacked and one should never have been hired in hindsight. If Gerrard goes then I'll be disappointed if Purslow isn't right behind him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: I believe both managers lost similar run of matches because both managers are quite similar. Both managers lack adaptability, both managers are reactive rather than proactive, one got sacked and one should never have been hired in hindsight. If Gerrard goes then I'll be disappointed if Purslow isn't right behind him. I think they are both quite different in Persona.....but I do agree the team looks much the same, in terms of similar flaws both managers managed to get a team " easy to play against" for varying reasons....different in set up, similar in trait. I am extremely surpised, I am having to admit that of a Steven Gerrard team.....I wasn't expecting that. but we will see, if he addresses it, not much time to bring in personnel, now. maybe a magic wand, would help, just a bit of unhelpful, sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted August 26, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) 49 minutes ago, TRO said: I think they are both quite different in Persona.....but I do agree the team looks much the same, in terms of similar flaws both managers managed to get a team " easy to play against" for varying reasons....different in set up, similar in trait. I am extremely surpised, I am having to admit that of a Steven Gerrard team.....I wasn't expecting that. but we will see, if he addresses it, not much time to bring in personnel, now. maybe a magic wand, would help, just a bit of unhelpful, sarcasm. Definitely different in persona, the team does look the same as it has most of our time back in the PL. We have our moments where we show quality, but not for long enough, we look lost when things go against us and our resolve seems too easily broken. Like you I really did think at the very least SG would fix our soft underbelly. Kamara and Carlos indicated it was an area of concern. Carlos is injured, and I fear Kamara will eventually end up like most of our of other defensive midfielders.... Looking much better in another team. I wanted SG to succeed, I would still prefer he sorted it out and gathered momentum. However I am not a man of blind faith and nothing indicates he knows how to adapt to the situation. Edited August 26, 2022 by Villan_of_oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, TRO said: I am extremely surpised, I am having to admit that of a Steven Gerrard team.....I wasn't expecting that. Do you think if we hired Roy Keane we'd become tougher? You can't kick players out of games any more. You need more than angrily telling players to run and kick more. We actually look like there's too much going on in our player's heads! Too many instructions. So so rigid and unnatural in our stodgy play on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Go get Poch! Go get Poch! Go get Poch! Emi Emi Mauricio! Emi Emi Mauricio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Need to go all in for Potter and bring in the brighton scouts too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Potter now 9 PL games unbeaten with Brighton playing Danny Welbeck uptop. Join top of the table. Rock Solid defence POTTER IN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Just pay 50m for Potter and give him a ten year deal. No more pretenders. Edited August 27, 2022 by AshVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 That Potter fella seem decent. Maybe got some magic tricks up his sleeves too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, AshVilla said: Just pay 50m for Potter and give him a ten year deal. No more pretenders. No manager lasts more than 3 years here anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 19 hours ago, Villan_of_oz said: If Gerrard goes then I'll be disappointed if Purslow isn't right behind him. Followed by a whole host of coaches. The money this experiment on SG has cost us mirrors the shocking waste of the Martin O'Neill years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazmonkey Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Potter is a good shout. But there is no way he would come here. On to a good thing at Brighton...no pressure...overall...a better balanced squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 46 minutes ago, messi11 said: Potter now 9 PL games unbeaten with Brighton playing Danny Welbeck uptop. Join top of the table. Rock Solid defence POTTER IN!!! I watched their game today, very impressive again. Leeds doing their turbo press all over the pitch but Brighton just calmly play through it, their passing really is the result of long hours on the training pitch. Should have scored 3 or 4 today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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