Swerbs Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm willing to give him a chance, as long as he completely rebuilds the whole defence in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 1, 2012 Does completely rebuilding the defence include replacing the shite RB he signed? I really don't understand why people think he will sort our defence when there has been little to suggest this will happen. People seem to believe Birmingham had a great defence, they didn't they just defended with 10 men at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamosMiAstonVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 come on. tonight we were class. 70% of the ball, 15 shots on target and 2 stone cold penalties turned down. if AM can reproduce that form and sort the back 4 out in the summer then that' good enough for me. we played some VERY good football tonight. best off the ball movement, passing and vision i've seen us play with in ages. Correct, some really good stuff. Clever football, patient passing. Dare I say Barca-esque in the style of play. Anybody not happy with that needs to have a word with themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samclarke2010 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 first half was bad. however at half time mcleish addressed the situation by obvsiouly giving them a bollocking, and he then bought on bannan for clark. we just need to sort out this poor first half business. also id love to see a video of all our conceded goals this season.. too many silly mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackneyVillain Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 come on. tonight we were class. 70% of the ball, 15 shots on target and 2 stone cold penalties turned down. if AM can reproduce that form and sort the back 4 out in the summer then that' good enough for me. we played some VERY good football tonight. best off the ball movement, passing and vision i've seen us play with in ages. Correct, some really good stuff. Clever football, patient passing. Dare I say Barca-esque in the style of play. Anybody not happy with that needs to have a word with themselves. He were good but hardly 'Barca-esque' - thats more than a little OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamosMiAstonVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 70% possession is Barca-esque also we weren't that bad in the first half 8 shots on target is shiit loads for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The real decider for me here is how he addresses LB. Warnock's head is not there and it is clear as day. I think we might see Lichaj get his shot there on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 He signed Hutton. Who got an assist tonight. Somehow he was out-clowned as a full-back by Warnock tonight. There will be signings in the summer and I'd like to think it'll the defence first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackneyVillain Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The stats are highly favourable (although I've seen us getting between 70 and 59% possession) but Barca have the ability to pull defences apart whilst by and large we tried to get in behind them. I agree we played well in the second half and should have won. I just think comparing us to one of the best ever club sides is ott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The real decider for me here is how he addresses LB. Warnock's head is not there and it is clear as day. I think we might see Lichaj get his shot there on Sunday. I hope so or even Stevens.. anyone but Warnock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The real decider for me here is how he addresses LB. Warnock's head is not there and it is clear as day. I think we might see Lichaj get his shot there on Sunday. I hope so or even Stevens.. anyone but Warnock. At this point it is worth the risk, nothing to lose, only to gain really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Even in the first half we had 58% possession 8 shots (6 on target) and a goal. Hardly shit like some are making out. All of a sudden QPR are shit, but before the game Hughes and his side were being tipped on this site to win and comfortably at that because of their new (superior) manager and players (who are now the excuse as to why QPR were shit). Yet it was Hughes who was sitting back on a fluky 2-0 lead for over an hour and got completely destroyed by his counterpart in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 come on. tonight we were class. 70% of the ball, 15 shots on target and 2 stone cold penalties turned down. if AM can reproduce that form and sort the back 4 out in the summer then that' good enough for me. we played some VERY good football tonight. best off the ball movement, passing and vision i've seen us play with in ages. Correct, some really good stuff. Clever football, patient passing. Dare I say Barca-esque in the style of play. Anybody not happy with that needs to have a word with themselves. Unfortunately several people around me clearly didn't like the tippy tappy passing out of defence and were urging the more direct fare that they have become accustomed to over the past years :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Good old low expectations. Over the moon for another draw and lots of possession against a newly promoted team. 2nd half was good, to fight back was good, keane has been a good signing and Ireland is playing well. But it's not enough, still nothing to show Mcleish will build anything but midtable obscurity at this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 come on. tonight we were class. 70% of the ball, 15 shots on target and 2 stone cold penalties turned down. if AM can reproduce that form and sort the back 4 out in the summer then that' good enough for me. we played some VERY good football tonight. best off the ball movement, passing and vision i've seen us play with in ages. Correct, some really good stuff. Clever football, patient passing. Dare I say Barca-esque in the style of play. Anybody not happy with that needs to have a word with themselves. what the hell are you two on? If you think that was so great, never go and watch one of the top champions league matches, you'll probably have a heart attack! Yes we had more possession, should have scored more, could have had a couple of pens but bloody hell. We could hardly pass to each other in the first half and I have seen more movement off a stuffed tortoise. We were playing QPR not Man City or United! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Credit where credits due, AM managed to get them playing and not panic and turn a loss caused by our idiot left back into a decent home draw which we were unlucky not to win after seeing the penalty shouts. Keep this up and sort out the full backs and I may even give the guy a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 warnock has been absolutely dire in last few games, add new lb for the summer transfer list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Not long back. Can't believe a few pr*cks booed. You'd have to be small minded to base your sole judgement of the game on the result tonight. We deserved to win comfortably. It wouldn't have flattered us had we won 6-2. Best I've seen us play in ages in the 2nd half. In fact for the last hour of the game we were excellent. More of the same please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamosMiAstonVilla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 @villarocker 70% possession and 23 shots on goal !! If you're expecting more than that you're supporting the wrong club I'm afraid. Our completed passes must have been HUGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 He's got a front 5 that has probably cost more than most teams outside of the top 6 have spent on their squad and the best we can do against a newly promoted side with three brand new players is draw. This after we were given a lesson by another newly promoted team in the last home game. If you are happy with this then so be it BUT I think it is crap. With our resources and having had a pre-season and 6 months in the role there are a number of other managers who would have us performing better. BUT even if they weren't at this stage, I would still have some hope whereas I don't have any hope with the Muppets that are McLeish and Grant. The sooner they are gone the sooner I will be able to hope that we might have a bright future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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