Mantis Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 On the bright side, we've been fantastic in our two away games so far this season against top quality teams and were it not for the officiating had 4 points (at least) from Arsenal and Chelsea away. Maybe our away form will be to us what home form is to most teams (in other words, where we get most of our points from). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well it worked under MON partly didn't it? But you can't keep on relying on picking up points away as there are plenty of difficult away grounds out there, just look at our recent record in Manchester as one example. And the other thing is if we struggle to win at home, our crowds will start dropping significantly again as obviously more of our fans go to home rather than the away games we seem so good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 14, 2013 I like Lambert and I still think he is doing a good job overall but I'm tired of reading interviews like that with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Lambert was frustrated his team didn't show the usual drive and energy from the off against the Magpies. Usual!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 In my eyes his tactics were appalling today. His reaction to going behind is throwing on as many forwards as physically possible.. We saw against Bradford this does work, yet here we are again exact same situation. Need to improve on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 We are awful when we have no width and his substitution today meant we had 4 players all wanting to play as a centre forward. Not great decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 On the bright side, we've been fantastic in our two away games so far this season against top quality teams and were it not for the officiating had 4 points (at least) from Arsenal and Chelsea away. Maybe our away form will be to us what home form is to most teams (in other words, where we get most of our points from). Not picking on your post personally, but I really wish people would stop mentioning the refereeing, it makes us sound so small time. Shouldve wouldve couldve springs to mind. The decisions were made and the results stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 After today, i have some serious doubts about Lambert and where this is all going. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Lambert was frustrated his team didn't show the usual drive and energy from the off against the Magpies. Usual!? Indeed we have conceded early in the first 4 leagues games and could easily have shipped one against Rotherham too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Losing 2-1 to Newcastle is hardly the same as losing 8-0 to Chelsea. Didn't say it was. The point is, one win is not a reflection of how we are doing. But four results is. Please try and read it all and not pull out little bits. Is it though? The fact that we've played 3 of last season's top 6 in our opening 4 games has for me made it hard to judge the situation properly yet. I mean, after the first 2 games, possibly even 3, you could say we had a very good start. The fact that after 4 games one could argue we've had a terrible start (3 points from 4 games) would suggest to me that it's still too early to get a reflection of how we're doing overall. The 2 away games against arsenal and Chelsea we acquitted ourselves very well. The 2 home games not very good against LIverpool and worrying against Newcastle. To me we have a clear problem of playing at home...the shape and tactics is not right and the team selection is suspect. This home problem is not something new, but does not appear to be getting any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart-L7 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Lamberts been lucky most fans have kept faith in him so far, I think most people like what he's doing however if he keeps making decisions even us fans can see are mental hes going to have villa park on his back. I think even in the 60th min he still had nobody warming up, then sends a striker on when our main striker aint even getting a sniff, then sends Tonev on in the 88th min to change the game ( I know he was waiting for a good 5 mins ), I'm no expert but WTF was he thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Too many nondescript comments at the end of games. I.e "can't fault the players effort"......is not the reason for losing games at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 On the bright side, we've been fantastic in our two away games so far this season against top quality teams and were it not for the officiating had 4 points (at least) from Arsenal and Chelsea away. Maybe our away form will be to us what home form is to most teams (in other words, where we get most of our points from). Not picking on your post personally, but I really wish people would stop mentioning the refereeing, it makes us sound so small time. Shouldve wouldve couldve springs to mind. The decisions were made and the results stand. Have you not seen the decisions in the Chelsea game? I know most fans complain about referees most of the time but the officiating in that particular game was absolutely dreadful, and it should be taken into account when looking at our results. It's not "small time". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 The pendulum swings back and forth. Keep calm everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 26 premier league games without a clean sheet. Worst run in the entire league. It has to be sorted out. He's signed 2 keepers, 2 lbs, 2 cbs and a rb. Something needs to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquaddieVilla Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Been a while since I've been to the Villa, but I choose the worst possible game, no co fidence, can't pass, except backwards to Guzan every time, then blasted up front, giving them possession and playing that dog awful El Ahmadi, where was Sylla, at least he plays with passion, Lambert should be worried, 3 defeats on the spin not good enough. No plan B, no width, no pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 5 wins into 21 games at Villa park under Lambert in the league. 28 games since we kept a clean sheet in the league. No plan b. Over relaince on Benteke, Buying a striker instead of a AM when everyone could see we were crying out for someone to link the play up. Not looking good is it, no progress from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Those slating Lambert, who do you want as our new manager? As much as I am annoyed with our loss and performance today, I am 100% behind what Lambert is trying to do here, we've played well so far this season and we've had a very tough start. The international break has no doubt played its part in messing up our positive momentum too. We have shipped 6 goals in 4 games, the same fixtures last season saw us concede 14 goals. We have obtained 3 points in 4 games, the same fixtures last season saw us obtain just 1 point. We also still have the top scorer in the Premier League this season and this calendar year. So far, that there indeed shows improvement in all the areas that matter but how about we keep our judgements on the progression of our team and manager until we've actually played more than a handful of games ey? Edited September 14, 2013 by samjp26 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Those slating Lambert, who do you want as our new manager? Redknapp - obviously. I jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Those slating Lambert, who do you want as our new manager? As much as I am annoyed with our loss and performance today, I am 100% behind what Lambert is trying to do here, we've played well so far this season and we've had a very tough start. The international break has no doubt played its part in messing up our positive momentum too. How about we keep our judgements on the progression of our team and manager until we've actually played more than a handful of games ey? That is simply not an answer...referring to your first line. I have been a supporter of Lambert since day one and still believe overall he is on the right lines....but today was not a good day for him IMO his selection should have been different...Sylla should have played and his reaction to poor performances was hesitant. He needs to be more ruthless with poor individual performance. Ps the performance of Ben Arfa may have illustrated what the fans have been asking for a no 10.....big mistake IMO not signing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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