Aston Villa Banter Archive April 01 2018 to May 01 2018

01 May 2018 21:11:48
Just watched the under 23's and whilst they can't defend for toffee which makes for a good show, RHM is ready for the first team, I can see why O'Hare hasn't had that many chances after he cup cameos and Sarkic is ready to be a number 2 next season.

01 May 2018 07:02:20
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 1st May 2018

29 Apr 2018 12:47:12
Now we are in 4th place next week I would rest some of our bigger players,
If you see how millwall play you can see why!
Not worth risking them now when we need a fully fit squad to get up back in the big league,
Looks like Middlesbrough or derby
But Middlesbrough are the favourites,

29 Apr 2018 17:32:52
Thoughts on Middlesbrough? Beat them away last minute, drew at home but should have won really, the Hogan block on the line was their best bit of play that day😂 over two legs I think we should beat them, but after all the grief we gave Pulis and Traore finding form for them I can see it being a really tough game.

29 Apr 2018 17:48:24
Odds on Boro.
Prefer them to Derby who seem to be back on form.
Fulham Derby looks a good match and I can see Derby getting that one over the line over the two legs.
We should do Boro over two legs and a one off game for us would be a better call against Derby than another two leg affair.

29 Apr 2018 19:11:38
After yesterday I’d love to play derby in the play offs, we wouldn’t miss that many chances again and the ref doesn’t miss two clear cut penalties twice. The most dominant I’ve seen us play without winning, all they had was 2 or 3 counter attacks and a Taylor mistake.

29 Apr 2018 23:29:52
Are there any rules in EFL regarding us resting players? Not sure how they could police it anyway with depth of our squad?!

30 Apr 2018 09:13:56
Play the players that are unlikely to get in the team for the playoffs.
We don't need any injuries playing at the Den, so stick in the hopefuls.
As for the playoff, we can see off Boro and Derby could see off Fulham.
This would set up AVFC v Derby which I believe we would win.

30 Apr 2018 16:34:51
It does not mean Jack s*** who we play it's who wants it more on the day,
You can't go on form really it's a massive job for all 4 teams,
Let's hope we get the luck and a good ref in the middle.

01 May 2018 08:06:52
I could play with a Sunday league team against Barca, and really really really want it, don’t think I’d win tho.

01 May 2018 15:21:49
Here we go then, assuming no injuries
Bunn
Bree, Samba, Jedanik, Taylor
Lansbury, O'Hare, Bjarnason, Green,
Davis, Agbonlahor

That way we keep all others cotton wooled for the play offs. Had to include Gabby, he'd probably score a trick and get a new contract.

28 Apr 2018 23:03:00
Another day we could of had a hatful, two or three pens, we had a shout for . The one at North Stand end, was a blatant hand ball . Hutton seemed to give everybody a lift when he came on, how different to Taylor . Weelen had a great game, how different to a couple of months ago when his legs couldn't last out . The rest Snoddy had, doesn't appear to have worked, he couldent cross his legs today . Only one decent cross today and Grabbon put it over . Derby got what they came for and made it really hard . I still believe over two games, we will be stronger than most . What an accusation Gabon has proved to be, his work rate is as good as his goal scoring. On now to the playoffs . Onwards and Upwards Villaforever.

29 Apr 2018 00:18:05
That’s supposed to be accusision, by the way . Spell checker a pain at times .

{Ed033's Note - 3rd time lucky :)

29 Apr 2018 17:50:18
Acquisition.

28 Apr 2018 07:35:53
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 28th April 2018

27 Apr 2018 20:05:27
No matter what happenes tomorrow I hope Gabby gets a good send off and does play some part after all he is one of our own UTV gabby and thanks for the memories.

27 Apr 2018 21:57:54
yea i agree villadaz had so many good day with gabby don't like what he did but love him for the blues games and arsenal away UTV.

28 Apr 2018 01:22:04
Gabby deserves what he has given us, over the last few years, nothing . He has scored a vital goal now and again but has always ended up in another 4 year contract . Once he has that contract, he’s not bothered . When you are a professional player and allow your self to get into the state he did, you don’t deserve nothing, You can come up with the Blues goal, but the man has lived on that, without over the last few years, not a lot else . I certainly know who’s come of the best, He’s had a brilliant living of us for the last few years, without contributing not a lot . You can say Gabby scored a goal here or a a goal there, but overall he has certainly had the better deal . People talk of him as if he’s a legend, but that is demeaning other legends we have had . Gabby was good as long as he had his pace, once that was gone, he havdent got enough ability to make up for it . Gabby was never the sharpest knife, his problem came when he had time to think . I agree he’s been a 1 club man, but his attitude over recent years hasent been the best .? When I first saw him I thought, the same as others this kid is going to be good . But the same as so many he was happy with his lot, loads of money, so why keep working . So thanks Gabby, for what you have done, but really you could have done a lot more . Its not just Gabby, but I get so frustrated when I see people with a talent and they become complacent and can't be bothered . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

28 Apr 2018 11:34:14
I agree Dave with his attitude it stunk and I am glad he is leaving but still deserves a decent send off he is a villa fan after.

28 Apr 2018 13:19:12
Good post Dave, the point you made about his speed and ability is spot on.
Made a dam good living from Villa and fooled everyone above him.

26 Apr 2018 07:30:16
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 26th April 2018

26 Apr 2018 13:09:27
But why CHCL3 Ed?

{Ed001's Note - it's chloroform, related to the last story.}

25 Apr 2018 15:51:10
Efl has cleared us and Mendes of any wrong doing so take your jealousy and bitterness and rot in the championship! Oh and mind the gap 😂😂😊.

25 Apr 2018 16:57:09
Bitterness is a sad friend south

25 Apr 2018 17:21:49
No need to stoop that low South.
The Banker part of your name doe`s not lend itself, and is only one letter away from describing you more accurately.

25 Apr 2018 18:40:21
Now now banker.
Have a day off.

Anyway I’m sure you have more exciting things to look forward to next season. especially with o j Simpson becoming a season ticket holder.
Heard he wants to live in Wolverhampton seeing that everyone has the same DNA. 😭😭😭😭.

25 Apr 2018 06:56:00
I heard a door Creek last night, at Derby, it didn't quite shut.
Just enough room for us to squeeze through providing we do the business in the last two games.
If this doesn't raise the players attitude then I don't know what will.
Bring it home, we want it!

25 Apr 2018 10:27:24
No chance. Fulham and cardiff won't both loose 2 in a row.

25 Apr 2018 14:35:28
Ooh, wait till the negative police read your post!
You will be on the naughty step.

Of course there's a chance providing the players don't read your post.
While there is a chance there is hope.
C'Mon, we are ASTON VILLA!

25 Apr 2018 17:30:11
I can`t see Fulham slipping up to be honest, Cardiff are spluttering a bit and that could be costly.

25 Apr 2018 23:24:26
I understand now that it looks like small heath are pretty much safe, they have Fulham shirts on standby for the final game, they remember blackburn last year, so there is no way can top Fulham. Let's get ready for the playoffs and make sure we protect our top assets for the vital playoff games.

25 Apr 2018 23:28:49
Theoldvillain admire your positivity and would love to agree however as the blues are near enough safe they woulf if needed make sure Fulham went up not us, they have the Fulham shirts at the ready just in case.

27 Apr 2018 07:22:34
Hopeful, your i'd does not reflect your attitude.
Forget Fulhams game with Blues, unless they field the youth team, unlikely, they will win as they can still get automatically promoted.
If BCFC beat Fulham then my hopes are in place.
Neither Cardiff or Fulham have had a real dip in form so perhaps they might get one now.
Overall I hope that Bruce is upto the job of total motivation as his old boss was in the past.
Until the next game is played I still hold the belief that we can get the automatic place.

24 Apr 2018 17:26:02
I don't know why everybody is worried about the kit Dr. Tony wouldn't do anything bad to harm the club his the owner he wants the best for the club. Main thing for me is that the Tshirts are for everybody not just kids and slim guys because if I put the top on it look very unflattering and Iam not even fat. I would love the money we are bringing in tho it's money to spend even if we don't go up. UTV.

23 Apr 2018 21:47:37
Putting the kit aside, whatever will be will be, looking forward to seeing the new design and hopefully a long successful spell with the new designer. I just read how Brucie missed the awards last night to be with his mom who is still really ill, I thought something was up when Calderwood was doing all the post match interviews, I'm guessing Bruce has been doing the training sessions and games but immediately going to her side after that. I hope and pray the team can drag us up now more than ever, it's looking increasingly likely that Bruce is going to suffer two of the worst blows you can within months of each other, after the stick he's got this season I really hope we go up, we all saw his reaction after the first goal against the blues, whatever his managerial drawbacks, he really does care and he has given us a team that does fight for the shirt which is more than can be said for the last few years.

24 Apr 2018 14:35:07
Spot on Chris the man has integrity.

24 Apr 2018 15:04:49
I can`t disagree with that chris, its been very difficult for him these last few weeks and he has conducted himself admirably in every way.

23 Apr 2018 11:53:06
Can't believe, the amount of moaning and complaining about new kit manufacturers, before we've even seen anything yet . Villa fan, local business, already manufactures his own fashion line, surely it's a wait and see. Hopefully they can make it at a more affordable price . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

23 Apr 2018 12:14:48
If they make it more affordable that’s decent but the whole thing seems fishy.

23 Apr 2018 13:26:49
Can I ask what seems fishy? Genuine question, not having a go :-)

I'm interested to see how the kits look and most importantly, how much they cost - If we can get early access to the kid and an affordable cost then surely that is a huge win, and if it looks good that's a bonus.

The price of kits are ridiculous these days, especially if buying for a family so I would expect these to be in a lower price bracket - Plus, fingers crossed we may get access to it early. Remember the Nike fiasco? Didn't get kits until September or something ridiculous.

I'd rather we take a gamble on this, try something different. I'm sure it would cost us very little to get out of any contracts if it doesn't work out and it has to be better than a generic copy and paste Adidas or Nike kit no?

23 Apr 2018 14:23:52
It was rumoured to be Luke in conjunction with a large sports brand such as Nike, Adidas etc. However it’s luke and Fanatics, now from what ives found out fanatics are America’s version of sports direct and the most they make themselves is fan clothing for NFL teams, not actual kits. Seems very fishy, wouldn’t surprise me one bit if it’s simply the cheapest manufacturer so they can charge us the same price as every year but at much less cost to themselves. I hope I’m wrong and I will admit this is all very quick research so I could be wrong about some of this, the announcement said fanatics already do stuff to do with the running of the villa store, so I’m really struggling to see what they actually do and are bringing to the deal, seems a very fishy to me.

23 Apr 2018 15:12:36
Loving this. A innovation in new kit wear why can't it be Luke? I love his gear makes some very nice tshirts and coats and a lifelong villa fan to boot can you really see a Villa fan who is renowned in clothing wear messing it up? . Very happy with this people moaning because it's not Adidas or puma who cares what we look like as long as we win in it. UTV.

23 Apr 2018 16:43:25
Wow just stop moaning .

I for one couldn’t give a monkeys if the players ran round in bin bags aslong as were winning football matches.

23 Apr 2018 16:49:18
Good shout daz, I like your thinking on this.

23 Apr 2018 17:05:36
Hear! Hear!

23 Apr 2018 18:18:11
Unfortunately kenn if everyone had that attitude the club would be run into the ground. I hope it’s all good but something seems very odd, at the end of the day the kit isn’t the problem, it’s the deal behind it and the whole press announcement that seem so murky, they haven’t really explained what’s what and why there’s two companies involved, you wouldn’t see Nike and Adidas making a kit together. If they was a bit more transparent with the whole deal so many fans wouldn’t be suspicious about it. So far the only definite positive is the design of the kit and the look will almost definitely be better than the Nike and Adidas designs.

23 Apr 2018 21:33:17
Chris my attitude it that of a football fan not a business man.

To be honest my only concern is Aston Villa winning football matches.

IMO the good Dr and Keith Wyness have been nothing but exemplary with the way they have conducted themselves, especially with their passion for our club and taking us back to the premier league.

I’m not sure but I understand Fanatics have been involved with delivering kits to our club via under armour for the last couple of years, so what is the difference with LUKE .

Luke are a local business, one of our own . the club trust them to make it work so why can’t we the fans?

I’m a glass half full kind of guy, I always try to see the best of every situation . And IMO there is nothing fishy about the deal, it’s a business deal which the club believe is the best for Aston Villa .

So far during the dr’s tenure he has made some very good decisions, why would this one be any different?

It’s not unusual for there to be two companies involved with production “example being optical wear. guess sunglasses are not produced by guess, but Infact another company who then put the guess logo on the product which is then sold

Let’s just see what the next few weeks and months bring and go from there .

24 Apr 2018 14:49:47
Very perceptive Kenn, it has to be a let's wait and see situation, well said mate.

22 Apr 2018 19:13:45
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new player profile about, Fraser Forster

21 Apr 2018 21:11:55
Well done to the lads and management today, good result all round.
Keep the momentum going into the playoffs and we most have a chance.
Well done Villa.

21 Apr 2018 17:24:18
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new player profile about, Nick Pope

21 Apr 2018 07:59:22
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 21st April 2018

20 Apr 2018 14:24:16
Wenger to villa if we go up ha ha only joking b4 I get whipped 😂😂.

20 Apr 2018 19:28:53
I'd say Wenger to Everton could be a possibility. He's past it anyway.

20 Apr 2018 08:55:16
Sunderland
Stoke
Wba

These teams look like the ones to be relegated,
So what players would you like to see villa go for from these teams if we are promoted,
My choice is from stoke only shaqiri
From southampton Bertrand and Austin.
From the baggies rodriguez and burke
So what would you pick villa fans!

20 Apr 2018 09:23:00
I genuinely really like this post, but don’t want to tempt fate, please repost this mainbob on the 27th of may after we’ve won the play off final and we’ve all recovered😂👍.

20 Apr 2018 13:37:05
You will have to remind Chris!
My memory is shocking.

20 Apr 2018 15:09:04
you've spelt southampton wrong at the top, apart from that i agree.
what about bentekkers if his fee isn't stupid?

20 Apr 2018 16:45:44
brynner read a couple of posts below mate, bob and I have posted below about Benteke, vastly overrated in my opinion.

20 Apr 2018 17:34:43
I would have benteke back in a second, he couldn’t hit a barn door at the minute but he’s a confidence player, and when with us he was the man, knew everyone loved him and thrived off it, look at the stats of strikers in his 3 years at villa, he was top 5 for goals in that time and that’s a fact, he was doing that for a relegation fighting team. He kept us up on his own more or less in two of those seasons and i put my house on it if he came back within half an hour of hearing the whole stadium on their feet singing ohhhh Christian bentekeeeee he’d be back to big strong centre forward, bullying centre halves holding it up, as good with his feet as he is in the air. That’s just my two pence, I agree with Dave at the minute he’s shocking but don’t think he’s over rated one bit, he’s earnt the reputation he has but low on confidence at the minute and doesn’t fit palace, we should use all this to get a good deal on him and take advantage of the situation. That’s the way I see it, just adding that because the topics come up but hopefully we can get promoted and spend all summer debating this, until then let’s not get our hopes up.

19 Apr 2018 07:09:40
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 19th April 2018

18 Apr 2018 14:09:43
Just seen the Championship team of the season. Suprised that Terry, Chester, Johnstone and Jack Irish/ English Grealish weren't selected. Thoughts guys?

18 Apr 2018 15:11:53
Just seen it Savo.
I don`t have a problem with that team, seems pretty good to me.
To be fair Grealish has only been up to speed for half the season.
We don't see the selected players very often so who knows how good they are.
I notice you have named 4 Villa players, that's almost half the team, we are not that good Savo.
I am looking at it as a football supporter and trying to be honest, not through claret and blue glasses.

17 Apr 2018 20:42:36
Just looked online bored at home didn't know our chairmen company recon is worth 50 billion dollars so he's not short of cash ha ha . wolves owners worth 9 billion not 80 billion as wolves fans have been saying .

18 Apr 2018 02:30:10
Not sort at all. Recon is worth aload and Dr t has very strong government ties so I really don't think money will ever be a worry tbh. It's just ffp that we need to steer round. Things like the training ground deal are to help this like man city do.

17 Apr 2018 06:30:04
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 17th April 2018

16 Apr 2018 20:43:50
{Ed's Note - Danny Lancs has posted a new article entitled, Manchester United v West Brom 15 April 2018 Review

16 Apr 2018 14:12:06
Fair play to wolves but I think there fans are being silly saying there going to finish top ten or in top 4 yeah right, they won the fine but every1 knows they did it with the super agent, in the prem that won't work because of 3rd party ownership . it will be interesting to see if they can keep there best players an who they because wolves fans think they will sign Messi 😂😂😂, I hope villa make it aswell because it will be great to have to teams in prem from bham, also be better with bham, wba going dwn aswell up the villa.

16 Apr 2018 15:04:45
There owners are worth 80 billion!
They will spend big and looking at the premiership now they will comfortably be mid table in my opinion,
It hurts me to say this but wolves are streets ahead of villa in planning there future,
I don't agree with this super agent being involved but on the other foot would we complain if we had his involvement at villa!
We have to take it on the chin I'm afraid to say,

16 Apr 2018 16:11:00
Villa4eva, let them think it, they are on a high and excited.
To be fair it would not surprise me at all if Wolves finished in the top ten comfortably.

16 Apr 2018 16:12:32
I think you are spot on Bob.

18 Apr 2018 02:33:33
There owners are worth 9 billion. We're as 80 come from lol. Recon is worth more than 50 billion. Money is not a issue for either club belive me.

15 Apr 2018 12:55:15
Just watching Wolves V the Brum now on TV I must say wow Wolves play unbelievable football I wish we played football like that you can see why they are going up they keep the ball so well they don't panic and just hoof it. They play football like a premier side yes they cheated to get these players but they have only bent the rules if Villa done it that way Bruce would still get them to hoof it you can see they have a philosophy.

15 Apr 2018 13:41:50
wake me up when he's finished posting the same thing over and over again please.

15 Apr 2018 13:54:13
Best thing about his posts is the trying to translate into English.

15 Apr 2018 14:02:02
say what you like they play better football than us and are top we should be 2nd and now because of Bruce we maybe stuck in this league for another year. hoof hoof hoof doesn't work if we had Dean Smith we would be going up no worrys.

15 Apr 2018 14:49:00
Tell me where is Dean's smiths side?

15 Apr 2018 15:17:24
I forgot we have a god given right to be in the prem.
Are you so stupid that you have forgotten how far we fell?

15 Apr 2018 15:20:06
Who said wolves doesn't play better football. They said stop posting same thing again and again and again and again. and ohhh again!

15 Apr 2018 16:47:25
It's getting personal again.
Allow posters the right to post without replies stating that they are stupid.
He may regularly post the same stuff but his opinion is his opinion.
Read and move on.
Ref comment about Dean Smiths side.
Quite right they are below our AVFC but the money that they have spent is a fraction of what SB has spent. Also mathematically, I think, they could make a playoff spot.

15 Apr 2018 19:11:10
Thank You old Villan I love my club and yes I do think we have a god given right for the premier league we have spent more than Cardiff and Fulham both have New managers we have had nearly 2 years to bulid and there highier than us so its got to be down to the manager as we have spent a fortune on wages and players an big names and his been here longer than the Cardiff manager and the Fulham manager. It pains me to see people say aww don't want fulham in the playoffs don't want Cardiff maybe if we had a manager like Dean Smith we would been straight up what ever club his been at his been great and his team is a pleasure to watch Flackie how many times have Villa beat a Dean Smith side? How much budget as Dean Smith Had to Bruce? Put Bruce at Brentford see where they come. Facts are with the Budget we have had we should of been 2nd at least. And before some smart person says Terry was free include wages signing on fee agent fee you won't see change out of 10 million.

15 Apr 2018 19:37:01
I can’t answer your ‘question’ as I can’t understand what you’ve written.

15 Apr 2018 20:20:29
Thank you Oldvillan, it`s nice to know someone else thinks as I do.
I have posted many times about this problem for months, and nobody has ever offered any verbal support.
I can`t understand why people are not forthcoming in trying to stamp it out.
I don’t` think people realise It`s just as boring and repetitive reading the responses.

15 Apr 2018 20:37:35
It is so mind numbing reading this stuff from the same poster for years, it’s ok defending him, however this is only his latest name, I wouldn’t be surprised if TOTL was not another of his accounts. I understand you defending him, however not knowing the full facts surrounding this is a little naive.
Most original members have left because of a certain poster, and I sadly will now be joining them.
When I forum is taken over by one member it becomes boring, repetitive and pointless. Liking the sound of your ‘voice’ is one thing. Trying to brainwash and destroy what was once a pastime is frustrating.
Goodluck to you all. And up the villa.

15 Apr 2018 21:21:43
Before you throw the towel in Flackie, I am not defending him as you put it, I was targeted about 3-4 years ago simply because I had a particular view on something.
I try to be up front about things so responded in a very robust way, as it happened there was an apology and it never happened again.
Therefore I have a strong views on this.
What I can`t understand is if you think people are posting rubbish or repetitive stuff and it annoys you, ignore it.
Like I said before others and yourself have said things on here that I don't agree with, but that's it, its your opinion so I either disagree with you or ignore it.
I signed off for a few weeks, over something but believe me mate if you are anything like me you will miss it and regret it, so think about it.
I enjoy your posts as I do others.

15 Apr 2018 20:25:34
What relationships do the Edds have with Flackie and CAVFC?

14 Apr 2018 21:40:28
To me Iam not scared if anybody in the whole league let alone the playoffs we are Aston Villa I will play any of them they should be scared of us not the other way round. Kodjia best striker in the league Jonestone the gk Grelish best Attacking mid bring them on we will win even with Bruce in charge.

14 Apr 2018 23:30:05
And the best manager.

15 Apr 2018 07:51:57
Well playoff wise Flackie there's no better his record shows that but his made mistakes this season that has cost us 2nd let's hope he can make up for them in the playoffs. Next season tho his not for me.

15 Apr 2018 08:35:23
You mean the man is human?

15 Apr 2018 12:10:54
The biggest mistakes have come from the players, not the manager he can only do so much then its up to the team.

14 Apr 2018 17:58:36
We could be playing millwall 3 times at end of season!
Well that could be very interesting,

14 Apr 2018 18:31:18
Posted this last week and there were no comments.
Hopefully we get the spot that doesn't play Millwall, that's if they get into the playoff.
It is all very close below us and 2 from 5 is the equation.
If we win at the new Den Millwall will almost certainly miss the playoffs, so let us just finish it in one go!

14 Apr 2018 14:57:42
Just watched the sheff Utd v millwall game and I have to say great end to end football at a high tempo,
Loads of efforts on goals for both sides,
These 2 would give villa a very hard game in play offs,
Millwall now 17 games unbeaten,
All the same both teams really went for a win,

14 Apr 2018 17:02:27
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14 Apr 2018 00:35:51
Good win, considering the side we had out . we should of had a hat full, but three points is what we needed . let's see how the others like us breathing Down their necks . let's hope that Omygodimcrap is on his way back to Spurs . He can do something good and in the same move can't pass 5yards . The Jedi had great game again, not one missed header . Thought Grabon had a good game, some of his touches are brilliant . In saying that he could of had a hat trick . The officials once again where up to their usual standardSnoddy looks like Albert, tired . Never seen him have the ball taken off his toe, so much . At least Saturday, we should be able to field, a somewhat full side . So come on, let's do Ipswich and keep it rolling . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

14 Apr 2018 07:54:05
Good win not a great performance,
But 3 points is all I wanted
Whelan had a good game which surprised me,
Leeds were poor but they do have a massive injury list,
No let's see if Fulham and Cardiff have the bottle?

13 Apr 2018 21:22:02
I know it's a gamble but u look at the England squad, I would take super jack what creative players do we have, he could blossom at worldvup.

13 Apr 2018 22:11:17
Very good shout mate.

14 Apr 2018 00:02:53
He might opt to play for Republic of Ireland.

14 Apr 2018 00:37:30
Already said and opted for England I thought?

14 Apr 2018 05:07:03
Have to disagree,
Jack still seems to miss the killer ball. Perhaps it is the players around him but he doesn't excite me. Loaded with skill and ability yet I still want him to dominate the opposition.
Yes he can take 3 players on and create the space for others to run into. Unfortunately very few of them get into the space.
He is young. is and must raise his game a bit more.
Critical, yes, but I want more from him.

13 Apr 2018 08:18:50
How do we read tonight's game?
We should take the points and give us a sniff of automatic slot.
I don't really care about the score, 1-0 will do it for me but 3,4,5 6 would be glorious.
Have the players got the same desire as we have, if they have then we should enjoy the night?

13 Apr 2018 10:31:50
I would make 4 changes tonight,
When we play 2 games over 3-4 days we are very leggy and it needs a refresh for this game,
Davis
Lansbury
Bree
Hogan or ohare
These are the ones who I would bring in,

13 Apr 2018 14:56:28
Yeh I would go with that Bob.
I think Hogan needs someone up top with him to be honest.
Davis could be a good foil for him.

12 Apr 2018 06:45:22
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 12th April 2018

11 Apr 2018 11:37:44
The Jedi had a great game last night, he didn't miss anything in the air . Jack goal was outstanding, but also big Sam pulled of some brilliant saves . Brucie must of given them a right blasting at half time . Grabbon couldent do anything right, second half much better . Mo had. Much better game, good in the air . Albert seems knackered, couldent get the ball out of his feet, last night . Over all, against a very physical team, who used every trick in the book, to disrupt play it was a good result . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

11 Apr 2018 09:41:09
Would fans welcome back Marc albrighton if we got up to premiership!
See he was at the game last night with his friends,
It was stupid to let him leave in first place and I for one would have him back
Just another thought to get me through the day!

11 Apr 2018 08:57:04
Flackie I have not changed my mind one bit Cardiff are as bad as we are all they do his hoof the ball. I still want Bruce out his done his job but I want to watch attractive football. You are saying that I'm a fool but I met Shaun Teale yesterday and I asked him and even he agreed with me Bruce is to negative and he said sack him at the end of the season no matter what league we are in. If we played football like that in the Premier League we will be murdered. Thank god Cardiff can't finish two off the line and one hit the post on another day we could have been 3 down. It was nice to win but its to little to late.

11 Apr 2018 10:49:02
You was singing Bruce's praises not so long back when we was winning you change your mind more times than a whole changes her thongs.

11 Apr 2018 11:58:53
well obviously its natural if you win you get praise if you lose u get criticised I am nothing but fair.

11 Apr 2018 14:31:16
Fair? Lmao I bet you would moan at your BETTER half if she bought you something nice trouble is like some on here you want instant success and as I've said before its took us 5 years to get to this point and in my humble opinion the management team should reap a lot of praise can all the other managers we've had be bad? NO we was rotten to the core just like Sunderland are and the moment you moaners realise it the better we will be! #FICKLE.

11 Apr 2018 15:35:40
Daz, you keep saying like some on here, can I ask who on here has asked for instant success.
I think you are confusing instant success with gradual progress, I think we all want gradual progress.
We have achieved that over the last 18 months no question, what we don`t want is for that to stop, I am worried that might happen, it appears I am not on my own.

11 Apr 2018 16:09:07
Stop Dave? We've gone from relegation fights to relegation to mid table now to playoffs I don't call that success I call it progress mate and stability it's took over 5 years to get where we now people want instant success God I do but it's not going to happen I've said it before sacking managers is where it's got us today listen if Bruce gets us promoted at lot on here will be tounges punching his arris for me he's a great championship manager but premier league I have my reservations but with the right backing I'm sure he will be ok.

11 Apr 2018 17:09:57
Daz, what have I got to stop mate, if you read your post and mine, we are saying the same thing more or less, and just like you I have said I don’t feel Bruce would take us forward in the prem.
I honestly believe that if the truth be known, Bruce was brought in as a really good sticking plaster, someone who has a proven track record of steadying the ship, and with steady investment win promotion.
We would then become a more attractive proposition for other managers, and I still think Tony Zia will look for if we do win promotion.

11 Apr 2018 18:10:06
Wow, ‘Sean Teale agrees! ’ I take it all back, you aren’t stupid, a total football genius.

1 suggestion though. read your own posts, begging for Warnock all season, as he has made Cardiff to everything you want villa to be. and now they are as bad as we are!

If you have an opinion, be man enough to stand by it, if you disagree with someone’s have the balls to say, but if you want to say things to get a response, have the intelligence to at least remember what you have said!

Boring boring boring.

12 Apr 2018 18:31:20
I believe the Neil Warnock has done a better job at Cardiff than Bruce as at Villa warnock hasn't had bruces budget. Iam not saying I want him as manager Iam just saying his done a better job.

12 Apr 2018 18:58:58
Don’t bull siht a bull sihtter.
You kissed his ass all season begging for him.

11 Apr 2018 07:01:46
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10 Apr 2018 16:22:10
I think We have to go for it tonight, no over passing in front of goal, everyone in the side should have a pop if a chance is there, that is why I think we should play two up top.
Keep the ball, and stop giving it away cheaply, Cardiff or any other side are useless without the ball.
And stop playing the ball sideways and backwards, this is football not rugby.
Oh, and tell Kodjia to hold his head up more, and look where he is going, also pass the ball, it is a team game.
G. JOHNSTON
RB. BREE
CB. CHESTER
CB, TERRY
LB. TUANZEBE
HM. JEDINAK
RM. SNODGRASS
CM. LANSBURY
LM. GREALISH
ST. KODJIA
ST. GRABBON
SUBS; BUNN, TAYLOR, ELMO, BJARNASON, HOURIHANE, DAVIS, HOGAN.

This side could be changed very easily.
We have to unsettle Cardiff from the very start, so fans can play a very big part in this. O. A. U.

10 Apr 2018 16:58:35
Like the team Dave,
But can't see Bruce playing 2 up top if I'm honest,
Would not surprise me if he plays Whelan,
Agree we must go for it like the wolves game,
I would go for Davis up top,
He holds the ball up well and brings other players into play.

10 Apr 2018 17:37:21
TUANZEBE Is not a left back nor has he played there. He can play rb cb dm. If you went with that team bree would have to play lb and TUANZEBE rb. At least bree can play there. With Jedi holding and then 3 more centre players we would not get natural width from midfield either and would need the fb to bomb on. The only worry with that then is our lack of pace at the back if they get caught out of position. Be as we are at home I would not play with the dm I'd play a flat 442 and play thor and lansbury as box to box players get the fb bombing on and overlapping but also wide players need to track back when needed. Go for it now we have nothing to loose. Davis needs to be on bench in games as well for his hold up play and physical side.

10 Apr 2018 17:37:35
I can`t see it either Bob, but the best form of defence is attack, if we play the way we have been we will be in big trouble tonight.
And yes Davis does hold the ball up well, and he can bring players into play, but they rarely do anything with it when he does.
Sorry mate I am having a moan, not at you, just the Villa blimey do they annoy you or what.

10 Apr 2018 10:55:49
Simply question,

Who will finish 2nd in table,
And who do you want to finish 2nd!
And why!

10 Apr 2018 13:30:23
I think Fulham will finish second, but I hope and want Villa to finish second.
I think Fulham have a better run in than us, and I am of the opinion they are a better side than we are in more ways than one.
If they need to win they usually do.
If we need to win its any ones guess.

10 Apr 2018 14:19:22
Spot on mate,
That's my view on the battle for 2nd place as well
In villas case it's what mood they are in!
To inconsistent for my liking.

10 Apr 2018 00:22:22
A big well done, to the U23 tonight, two goals RHM . Has anybody heard what's up with Hutton, we need him back ASAP
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

10 Apr 2018 14:01:18
Yeh spot on Davedean, a great result, Leicester U23 next up in semis.
Not 100% on this but I think Hutton has a tight hamstring mate.

09 Apr 2018 19:34:44
I'm on my annual travels on a cruise and finding hard to get reception reading some of the posts about new managers is ludicrous we have stability for the 1st time in 5 years I'd give your heads a wobble sit back and think what your writing not only are you making yourselfs look fools but anybody who logs on our site must take the pee embarrassing is not the word I would use for some of you.

09 Apr 2018 20:47:27
Thank you daz.

09 Apr 2018 21:53:16
As I have said before I think Bruce is a good manager at this level, and think he should stay in place till the end of the season.
If we don’t go up I think we should replace him, if we go up I think we should give him till January, and if we are struggling replace him, no question.

Bruce is a one trick pony, no variation or tactical ability, and I feel he would struggle big time in the prem, and probably come straight back down, that is not stability.

We as a club do not need that, our fans don`t want it, the owners don`t want it, and I don’t want it.
So if you think I am a fool and embarrassing for thinking that way Daz, fair do`s mate, or do I fall into the other word you would use.

09 Apr 2018 22:56:19
Perfectly put, Villadave.

10 Apr 2018 13:09:08
Thank you prob,
Not everyone likes cruising, I do as it happens, but my wife detests it, but I have never heard her call anyone a fool if cruising floats your boat, pardon the pub.

09 Apr 2018 15:09:57
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09 Apr 2018 08:15:21
What has happened to Andre green!
Is he still injured?
Sure he was playing for the under u21 a few times recently,

08 Apr 2018 22:20:16
Villa 2 vs 1 Cardiff.

08 Apr 2018 23:11:25
villaman, I am waiting to see what team Bruce puts out before I have a stab at this one.

09 Apr 2018 10:28:47
After the poor performance on Saturday I am not very confident in how we are going to perform against Cardiff,
How many changes will Bruce make?
Will leave my predicting for another day I reckon!

08 Apr 2018 15:35:07
We all have opinions on how we can get Aston Villa great again but let's not get personal with each other. It is what it is with Villa let's hope we can go up in the playoffs that would be great but if not there should be a inquest to why we havnt gone up. We have spent fortunes on agent fees and wages its not all just spending money on buying players Bruce done a interview and said if we don't go up we will lose players and even he accepts he might not be here. I belive we need a young vibrant team with pace and hunger that can unlock defences and a manager that is also the same calibre with fresh ideas. If Bruce gets us up then great if not then let's look at somebody who can get us up. UTV please let's respect everybodys view right or wrong.

08 Apr 2018 16:52:36
Wtw
Agree with your post 100%.

08 Apr 2018 14:49:24
Brucies main problem is, he's a steady Eddy . Goes for the tried and tested, is rarely prepared to concider change . Week after week, this is played out by his, subs bench . Creativly we have mainly, Albert, Snoddy &Jack . If as over the last few games any or all of these aren't on it we are in trouble . Brucie never has anything different on the bench, somebody who can perhaps change it up . When you have the Jedi, Weelen on the bench, surely room could be found for somebody like O Hare . He would offer, energy, always wants the ball and makes the space to receive it . The kid woul be ideal to bring off the bench, So come on Brucie give something different a go
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

08 Apr 2018 15:06:13
Spot on Dave.

08 Apr 2018 15:57:04
I always agree about ohare
Bruce clearly does not rate him as much as a lot of people,
Ok he is the manager and it's his choice at end of day,
But I feel he is holding him back,
Puts experience over emerging talent,

08 Apr 2018 07:57:50
I watched the Cardiff v wolves game and seen a blood and thunder battle with the result which really pleased me.
I then was so excited to see us play Norwich who are mid table with nothing to play for,
So when I saw the first half you could think we were on the beach having a little kick about!
Passing the ball so slow with no idea how to create a chance then we concede to a great strike and then I was waiting for a half time response from Bruce to get into these players to get us back on track,
But the second half nothing changed and the 2nd goal we concede is laughable to say the least,
We have 2 terrible full backs who need replacing pronto
Where is this team who murdered the wolves few weeks ago?
These type of performances are becoming the norm now and is very disturbing to see,
Yes we are still in playoffs place but are we good enough on present form to win It?
Answer on a postcard!
No team will fear us and will more than likely prefer to play us if I'm honest,
I question the players plus the manager and coaches for our dismal drop in form,
There is still a possibility we fail to get into playoffs if we still dropping needless points,
We have a strong squad on paper but not on pitch,
This post is longer than expected from me so I will leave it to you to digest.

08 Apr 2018 09:26:40
It all balls down to the manager before neil warnock Cardiff was fighting relegation he comes in with a style an a plan everybody belives in and guess what there now 2nd. Wolves was a mid table team espiritu Santo comes in playing flowing passing game guess what top of the league. They havnt spent what we have if results are poor it is the managers fault 9times out of 10. Bruce doesn't have a style of play they just kick it about usually involving a big hoof. Question is do you enjoy this style Mainbob? Do you think his the man to take us forward? His interviews after are all the same he can't motivate them. Ask warnock how big his budget was has he got big names no sheer hard work and a plan. I go to all the games an the mood was not good yesterday for Bruce.

08 Apr 2018 09:58:07
Wtw
As you know I'm not a Bruce fan but I did say give him this season and if we don't go up he should go,
I don't like his style of football or for not using the young players in squad,
He likes the experienced players more often than not,
But the attitude of the players is not of wanting to bust a gut to get promoted
Wolves game we were brilliant but it's not enough for just the odd game,
I will see how it pans out but at the moment I'm not very happy with how we are performing,
To many performances have been like yesterday and it's not good enough,
But I'm still behind the team to get us through this bad run
Up the villa!

08 Apr 2018 10:30:12
That same Warnock who told players to break the opponents leg?
Who refuses to shake the opposite managers hand?
Who slags off other teams fans, and openly admits he isn’t good enough out of the championship?
Possibly the worse sports man this great country has created.

I would hate to have that sort of guy at the helm. He is a man who gets results, granted, but to get the result at the cost of the teams soul? Not for me.
Bleat on all you want at how great he is, how you’ve always said Bruce is siht, and Warnock is the son of god.
Personally I think you are blinkered by ineptitude, and have no football intelligence.
So not only is your point mute, it’s amounts to about as much sense as taking business advice from a two year old. Pointless.

For you football is about beer, pumping your chest and saying how great YOU are for going to every match., yet you learn nothing, know little, and preach like you are holy.
Take the best advice I was given, years ago when I thought I knew everything, close your mouth, open your eyes, and clear your ears.

We all wanted promotion in the automatics, and would swap places with wolves and or Cardiff, but we aren’t. We are in the playoffs. It’s now a lottery.
We need to approach every match as if it’s our last, a cup final as people say.
And your advice is sack the man who got us this far? The guy who has turned the club around, and stopped the rot?!
You seriously think swapping him now would be a clever thing?

Is what we are seeing at the moment good enough? No
Are we good enough? On this form, no!
Can we turn it around? Yes

Get on board or don’t, I couldn’t give a siht, as to be honest, you are irrelevant, but stop preaching, moaning and trying to sound clever, as you are neither.

Or, throw your toys out, say you are leaving, change your name again, and start the whole process another time, like the last few seasons. Yawn yawn yawn.

08 Apr 2018 11:10:28
These results are becoming the norm now? We’ve lost 10 games all season, last year we lost 16, the year before 27, so yea mate your right, it all boils down to one man, Steve Bruce who has turned us around from being the laughing stock of country, to premier league contenders. Have some respect, stop thinking we have the best team in the league (WE don't BY A LONG WAY), stop thinking we have a god given right to win every game and walk back to the premier league. No matter which way you try to spin it Bruce has turned us away from tumbling straight into league 1, and has took us to the brink of the premier league, all games like yesterday show me is we need investment if we do go up. Everyone’s quick to blame Bruce but what about the full backs who got individually shown up and cost us more than once, what about the two centre halves who got ran straight through for one of the goals and what about the striker who tried to kick a ball 6 foot in the air about 3 yards out of an empty net instead of heading it when jack played a lovely ball at 2-1, or what about the constant bad decisions they made? Poor fouls to give away, sideways passing, misplaced passing and shooting from ridiculous positions when we are chasing a game.

08 Apr 2018 12:30:58
Flackie I have never heard so much rubbish from one man in my life. anybody could have got villa in the playoffs who has half a brain cell we have had the biggest budget in the league and let's not forget how rubbish is League is as well. we was not like Sunderland. Sunderland are broke we are loaded we didn't need saving we had a new owner and the complete new team. How come teams who have had less money than us and a new manager and are by far a smaller Club are higher than us? Our football is awful to watch.

08 Apr 2018 13:13:28
Hi Flackie
With all the vitriol spouted at WTW are you not sounding very much like the nice Mr Warnock?

08 Apr 2018 13:22:56
Flackie

If Warnock became villa boss I would not go down to watch them,
I despise the bloke with a passion,
I know he has a great promotion record but his methods in getting results is disgraceful,
Nasty piece of work.

08 Apr 2018 13:25:07
Biggest budget spent on players like tshibola and McCormack. Let’s look at how much the players who have played most the games this season have actually cost us:
Johnstone - nothing
Hutton - already here
Terry - nothing
Chester - 5mil
Elmo - 3 mil
Adomah - swapped with adama
Hourihane - 2 mil
Whelan - 1 mil
Snodgrass - nothing
Grealish - nothing
Hogan - 12 mil

So that’s 23million without loan fees, so call it 25. This whole we have the biggest budget so we therefore have the best squad is so stupid it’s unbelievable, Tshibola, McCormack, Gollini, Elphic and De Laet account for mor than half the money we have spent since being relegated and non of them are playing for us anymore. But hey ho don’t let facts ruin your story lines.

08 Apr 2018 14:06:06
Just because Bruce didn't buy with money doesn't mean he hasn't spent John Terry deal was about 12 million with wages agent fees and a huge signing on or did u think he worked for free and didn't require a signing on fee same goes for whelen and elmo and many others Villas wages are stupid for the championship mate.

08 Apr 2018 14:21:03
Hi pluffy, if that is the case, I will do the one thing the great mr Warnock won’t do, and apologise for my opinion.

However. I stand by my comments, feel over the last three/ four seasons of the siht posted by WTW, or who ever he is posting as today, there is always one straw that breaks the camels back.

07 Apr 2018 22:51:26
I wanted Bruce to do well I was not his biggest fan at the start I warmed to him a bit but his simply not the right man for us. Cardiff and Fulham havnt had our budget or squad size and there higher what is the reason if its not the manager? Steve Bruce openly comes out and admits he makes mistakes and his interviews are the same all the time tactically isn't very good and he can't motivate. We have a good squad I give him credit there I like the players he brought but he can't get the best out of them. We can still go up but I doubt we will because we have to many off days I am not being negative look at the teams we've lost to its the easiest championship there will be they will be more prem sides in it next year armed with millions. Iam really worried because Bruce said if we don't go up most people will be gone.

07 Apr 2018 18:37:40
Our failings are down to one man and it will never improve until we have some one with tactical nouse.

07 Apr 2018 19:27:36
Who would that be? Harry redknapp? #bluenose.

07 Apr 2018 19:39:48
You may well be right hopeful.

07 Apr 2018 20:20:24
Monks turned it round for your lot mate, forget the past you should stay up.

07 Apr 2018 14:48:58
We have to be the most pedestrian team in the division by a country mile, caught in possession, keep giving the ball away, no creativity, we have one pace and one pace only.
How does this work then, 7 minutes to go, we win a free kick 35 yards out, everyone in the box and we play the ball backwards, shocking.
Beaten again by a very average side, proving again we are not as good as we think we are.
False dawns, good sides have a bad day occasionally, we take it to the extreme.

07 Apr 2018 15:58:39
False dawn is spot on Dave,
There is no pace passing the ball,
Oh so slow!
I do fear for us in play offs,
I see millwall / Middlesbrough/ derby all winning half time,
That top 6 is looking very competitive and if we are in it who would you prefer to play?
I know one thing we might have the strongest squad on paper but we don't look like it on field that's for sure.

07 Apr 2018 15:59:11
Yet there are some who would still argue “we have the best team in the division”.

07 Apr 2018 16:21:40
Totally agree Dave, we just don’t move the ball quick enough . you have to give it to Norwich, the way he had them set up, certainly made it frustrating for us . Norwich became very narrow when defending, so couldn’t understand, taking our sidemen off . Also couldent understand the bench . once again four center mids . Nothing on the bench who is coming on to make a difference . As others have said, Taylor once again was dire, he dithers &cant make his mind up, nothing decisive about him . Anybody know what’s up with Hutton, haven’t seen anything about him . Jack once again had a great game and a great goal . Birkir worked hard and Hogan once again didn’t stop running &moving . At least today, it was as if the lightbulb had gone on and somebody had realised what Hogan was doing, they actually started looking for his runs . So play offs here we come, got to raise our game . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

07 Apr 2018 16:29:18
Yes chris there are, but I don`t think you are not one of them, whoever thinks that is very naïve.
We have shown the football supporters all over the country we are know where near the best in the division.

07 Apr 2018 16:44:17
Good point about our widemen Dave, I put it down to desperation mate, nothing tactical about it.
Its that plan B again with Stevie, found wanting again because he doesn't have one, and its a shame.

08 Apr 2018 00:58:19
Brucies plan B is throw 4 forwards on, but you still need midfield to supply them . As I said before, can’t understand how it’s taken so long, to suddenly look for Hogans runs . The kid runs in behind and down the channels, every game . Also Albert &Snoddy, Albert especially seem to have flagged a bit . They are needed to open sides up, Jack is good but he can’t do it all on his own . So Brucie, think of your best Fergie speech and fire them up . We really need to rais it now . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

07 Apr 2018 13:52:10
Can’t understand how we are bottling it on big games.
It’s like we have nothing to play for.

07 Apr 2018 14:18:01
It's not as if norwich are anything special!
They are bone average
Do our players want the premiership?
Makes you wonder,

07 Apr 2018 14:24:16
They weren’t bone average today, but we are shocking, bottlers.

07 Apr 2018 14:26:03
I hate football.

07 Apr 2018 14:28:28
Hi Flackie I don't think these are big games, these are games that a team with premier ambitions should win comfortably as Cardiff and Wolves do.
I believe if we continue like today we might not even make the playoffs.

07 Apr 2018 14:48:51
I think we will make the play-offs but to win is another matter!

07 Apr 2018 15:30:55
With all due respect Flackie, we are not bottling it mate, we simply ain`t good enough.
It happens far too often.

07 Apr 2018 13:45:00
Absolute bottle jobs the lot of them.

07 Apr 2018 14:13:36
We have been given a lifeline after last night and we have blown it once again
Pathetic performance no pace no idea now for the play offs!
And on this performance other teams would prefer to play villa,
Defensive we look all over the place and I do worry now about
Going up.

07 Apr 2018 07:22:30
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04 Apr 2018 16:06:01
Ray Wilkins.
Thinking of your family and friends at this sad time.
You were a great player and above all a real gentleman.
RIP Ray.

04 Apr 2018 14:37:47
Very sad to hear that Ray Wilkins has died,
My condolences to all his family in this sad time for them
Sadly missed RIP.

04 Apr 2018 16:49:06
I spoke to Wilkins once outside the ground and he always had time for any fan.
Very knowledgeable about the game,
Got a lot of grief from some fans which I found very distasteful,
Always spoke well of his time at villa and he had my respect for that.

04 Apr 2018 06:54:39
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03 Apr 2018 23:18:17
Goodwin tonight I can't help thinking it's too little too late though tonight was our best team apart from when Kojia comes back fully jednack an Glenn Whelan should be no where near the team now there far to old hope Bruce sticks with this side because as a manager he makes far to many mistakes. We was great tonight playoffs it is then let's prey we can get up.

03 Apr 2018 06:17:40
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02 Apr 2018 13:28:26
My predictions for the play offs,
Fulham v Middlesbrough
Villa v millwall
What do you fans think will be the line ups.

02 Apr 2018 17:28:09
OK. I’ve put all the final six games into a spreadsheet for Villa, Fulham, Derby, Middlesborough, Bristol City, Sheff Utd, Millwall and Preston and predicted the scores (because I’m that sort of Anorak)

Whilst Millwall are winning consistently, Derby have a game in hand with the rearranged Cardiff fixture and, if you look at the run-ins for all the above, its difficult to call. When the dust clears after tomorrow, then there will be 6 games left, so 24 available points (27 for Derby) . Millwall have then got to play most of the other promotion-chasers (Bristol C, Sheff U, Fulham, Boro, Villa) whereas Preston’s run-in looks to give them more points potential. I think Middlesborough might falter, so my prediction is:

Villa v Derby
Fulham v Preston or Millwall

(though that does depend on Preston getting a point away at QPR)

Villa and Fulham to go up.

Eitherway, I don’t want to be drawn with Millwall as I would hate to be at The Den if we happen to knock them out of the play-off’s!

02 Apr 2018 19:33:21
Menace, I take it you mean Villa and Fulham in the final.
You haven't mentioned Cardiff mate.

02 Apr 2018 22:42:57
Yup, sorry Dave, Villa and Fulham to go up from the play-off's. Cardiff and Wolves going up automatically, Cardiff being 8 points clear of Fulham as we speak.

02 Apr 2018 23:21:43
Nothing worse than messing up your own corrections. Villa in the final to beat Fulham . It's been a long weekend.

03 Apr 2018 15:26:14
Yeh same here Menace, put some water with it Mate.
I hope you right.

01 Apr 2018 19:25:42
Looking forward to Tuesday, i'd go for:
Johnstone
Elmo Chester Terry Hutton
Jedinak Lansbury
Snodgrass Grealish Kodjia
Hogan

Might seem like quite a few changes but hear me out:
- at the back we looked fine against Hull, one nervous moment from a lack of communication but other than that I think we are solid and organised, however I would swap Tuanzebe for Elmo as individually I think Tuanzebe was quite nervous and wasteful going forward, Elmo sometimes is a little limited defending however going forward offers us a lot.

- in the middle I'd keep Lansbury in, he wasn't in the game as much as we would have liked second half but his distribution with the ball is second to non, he can really pick a pass and showed he can defend and get forward against Hull. I'd keep Jedinak to sure things up until around the 55/ 60 minute mark when things are opening up and then I'd sub him, but not for a bleeding striker it just makes us unbalanced and jack has to drop deeper, I'd swap him for Hourihane, who is more of a threat going forward however has also showed he can do the dirty work. I really want to see Hourihane and Lansbury in a 2/ 3 really with jack, I think that would bring us a good balance, forfeiting some of the defensive soundness that Jedinak/ Bjarnson bring however it more than repays that with the extra bite going forward.

- I'd keep jack and Snodgrass, jack is the only one playing positively looking forward at the minute, and while Snodgrass has gone missing recently he has still been getting good deliveries in. I would however swap Adomah for Kodjia from the start, Adomah has lost confidence, he missed 2 sitters against Hull and kept making poor decisions, Kodjia is very effective from the left and gives us more threat, this also gives Adomah time out to find form coming on from the bench and injecting pace.

- finally I'd swap Grabban for Hogan, Grabban hasn't gone missing recently but he has been lacking in quality, jumping under the ball when challenging for headers, waiting for it to get to him only for someone to nip in and take it, little things that when he first came he was getting right and getting us up the pitch. Hogan up top with Jack behind him is a threat, his constant running is infectious to the rest of the team and gets us up the pitch. I could also see an argument for starting Davis, although he has been lacking a goal and far from being a finisher for us, he has scored twice on international duty, he always has exceptional hold up play and he has a trick or two with quick feet, just think back to that Norwich game very early in the season, with jack behind him and Kodjia and Snodgrass either side of him I think he would thrive.

Just my opinion, some hard decisions in there the most being taking Adomah out however I think it's time for it. Hopefully green is also back to fitness soon to give more options. Hope we seen Lansbury and Hourihane together soon, that could be the key for us in the play offs, with a Jedinak or Bjarnson coming on later stages of a game to sure things up.
We lost two on the bounce and then got a draw, so stopped the rot now let's get on a winning run and go into the play offs flying. If you've got through all of this your a trooper😂 let's have your opinions?

01 Apr 2018 21:00:57
No good at conundrums chris, lol.

01 Apr 2018 22:07:12
Haha what you reckon tho Dave, could Hourihane and Lansbury be defensively sound enough and balanced enough to work? It would definitely help us going forward. And dropping Adomah, he’s been our saviour this season but off form heavily the last 3, I think if we want to build up form we can’t afford to be playing players because they’ve been good to us at some points in the season.

01 Apr 2018 22:30:07
No they would be to open. Maybe play that way at home but away I'd put bb back in the team. Gives us the steel that Jed does but a much better player on the ball and passing. I'd also push jack to the left keep grabben up top and kodjia in num 10 role as free as possible.

01 Apr 2018 22:37:26
Yeh I think its a good point chris.
I would love Lansbury and Hourihane to work, play to their potential and we would be far more potent.

01 Apr 2018 23:41:43
Good points Kingy, if Hourihane and Lansbury show the discipline they have done when playing next to a Jedinak then I think they can work together, as long as they understand each other, when one pushes on the other needs to sit that sort of thing. The only problem with jack on the left is his pace, when he’s 10 he often drifts out there but because there’s another man he lack of pace doesn’t really show.

02 Apr 2018 09:07:54
In my opinion I would play Davis up top.
He holds up the ball and brings others into the game,
Kodjia needs to be used but give him 30 mins at this time,
He has been out a long time and we don't want him Crocked before play offs,
But the most important thing is we win Tuesday and get back on track.
Will be gutted if we drop more points that's for sure,

01 Apr 2018 15:26:28
There will be big questions asked if we drop more points on Tuesday,
We are going through a major blip at the wrong time of season,
After the wolves game I was so excited about getting the 2nd spot yet here we are 3 games later and it's all for nothing beating wolves,
We are not creating many chances and our defence is looking more shaky then ever before,
If we stay in 3rd or 4th then I will be happy enough because we would play our return legs at home,
But on present form I really worry that we miss out on play offs altogether.
This would be heart breaking if that happened,
So come on you lions show some of that form you shown against wolves to get us all faith we can do it,