Aston Villa Banter Archive March 01 2018 to March 31 2018

31 Mar 2018 20:12:15
We just have to concentrate on play offs now automatics gone, but I must admit Fulham have a better chance than us I wouldn't want to face them at the moment because we have lost all our confidence, on our day we can beat any1 I'm still picking us to win play off final win I had 20 quid bet at start of sradon .

31 Mar 2018 19:19:16
We look awful.

Playing how we are, we have no chance in lay offs.

We have lost our bottle.

31 Mar 2018 19:36:09
Toothless.

31 Mar 2018 20:15:05
Lay off, play off, which ever.
Tonight is beyond belief.
I think the lay off has already come into play.

31 Mar 2018 22:48:02
Lol oops!

01 Apr 2018 08:41:50
Very poor again from the lads
Where is the side who thrashed wolves?
If we are not careful the play offs could go pear-shaped as well,
I am lost for words about this team at the moment
Momentum has been lost and we are not in great form if we do make the play -offs,

31 Mar 2018 12:40:16
on way to Hull I'm predicting 4. 1 Villa. When Kodjia is fully back where will he play if you remember Bruce played him on the wing sometimes and he use to cut in very much like Albert but with Snodgrass there now maybe we could play him up front like we also used to. Playoffs going to be so hard but I think we will win if we get to the final.

31 Mar 2018 14:05:32
Steady on wtw, your talking as if we are in the playoffs already.
A couple of weeks ago people were talking about us going up automatically, and we all know how quickly that changed.
Let us all remain confident without spouting off about it.
You could be left with egg on your face.

31 Mar 2018 14:05:50
Its going to need to be 4-0 if were going back into third place.

31 Mar 2018 14:49:30
Snodgrass plays on the right and Adomah on the left WTW, was you never taught right from left mate? 😉 to be honest the wingers have gone missing the last two games so Kodjia coming back who is decent on the left gives us options.

31 Mar 2018 15:56:20
right and left chris wow slow down which is Which?

31 Mar 2018 16:10:21
If we get to the play off final I’ll show you, you can have a Guinness in the left and a carling in the right haha.

31 Mar 2018 17:02:31
Settle for any win!

31 Mar 2018 07:44:54
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 31st March 2018

30 Mar 2018 17:16:23
We cannot afford any more slip ups, every game is a cup final.
Any loss will limit our hopes.
The talent is there but the total commit sometimes disappears.
No more can we look at other clubs and say " they will drop points" a 100% run in is now essential and that will only give us a playoff slot.
Don't look at the results of the others, they make no difference. 100% to the end is the target.
SB, get them motivated, make them hungry, another year in the champs is unthinkable.

30 Mar 2018 18:03:50
So you reckon if we don’t win all 8 games we won’t get the play offs?

30 Mar 2018 22:06:10
I would bet anyone that Villa will not win their remaining 8 games.
I do not want to seem pessimistic, I am only being realistic.
I would love us to win our last 8 games, but our quality and consistency will I fear, let us down.
Play offs yes I am fairly confident.
Lose at Hull and I will be very worried.

31 Mar 2018 07:33:54
Chris, no I don't reckon that we need to win all 8 but we need to try to win 8 to be 100% certain.
We are 7 pts clear of 7th place but teams are coming up fast.
Target 8 victories, minimum 6.
Play off places are still up for grabs and we don't want Fulham in the first round, therefore 4th or 5th should be better, assuming we don't get 3rd as 4th play 5th and 3rd play 6th.
We could make automatic but silly defeats mean this is unlikely.
8 wins outstanding, 6 just enough.

30 Mar 2018 11:56:34
I keep looking at the table and millwall look a really big threat for the play offs,
I said this 2 weeks ago and they just keep on winning,
Just don't want to see villa play them in play offs,
I know we have the better squad but they have a winning mentality coming at the right time,
And there is always a team creep in the top 6 at the last few weeks who go up,
Just hope that does not happen,

29 Mar 2018 06:24:10
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 29th March 2018

28 Mar 2018 07:59:29
Let's get this show on the road then Villa let's stand together and sing loud and proud!

28 Mar 2018 16:05:57
Hear! Hear!

28 Mar 2018 16:26:05
And so say all of us.

27 Mar 2018 06:08:29
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26 Mar 2018 06:10:20
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24 Mar 2018 05:46:05
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22 Mar 2018 13:00:04
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21 Mar 2018 09:21:43
Feeling quietly confident this morning, news coming out from the players that they believe 6 or 7 wins in our last 8 games will be enough for automatics, thinking about it they are probably right. Cardiff are on a brilliant run, however it is very unlikely they will continue this till the end of the season and if they did they deserve to go up, with that being said they were on an amazing run before Christmas and then lost 4 on the bounce, with Derby, Wolves and us in their next 4 it wouldn't be that shocking if it happened again. I believe we have more than enough to make play offs comfortably, and if that's where we end up I think over two legs we have enough ability and experience to beat anyone over two legs, and in the final I think with the likes of Terry and Bruce who have been there and done it we can get over the line. Hutton is back in full training, Green and Kodjia both played 45 minutes in a friendly yesterday, seems like things are all coming together for a last push. The likes of Grealish, Terry, Snodgrass and Adomah who aren't involved in international duty will be resting and then coming back keeping fitness up raring to go. The next 8 games could really be the biggest of our recent history, let's enjoy it as one, when we went down we were a shambles on and off the pitch, I couldn't have picked more than 3 players who I liked and I thought cared, every week you'd hear "we want our villa back", now we have got a squad who get it, and get us, the connection between the team, the club and the fans is back, so no matter what happens in the next 8 I think we can agree we have got our villa back, and we've got a squad of players who give us 100% and do us proud.

21 Mar 2018 14:04:58
You’ll be glad to know you’re in good company Chris. Highlights from the Supporters Trust AGM last night (specifically the Wyness/ Round session) .

There is a general strong belief within the club (players and management) that we can still automatically go up. Steve Round talked a lot about the noticeable changes this season up at Bodymoor, with a wholly different attitude, team spirit and desire to wear the shirt. With the players they brought in, he said it was as much about attitude as ability. Terry has been instrumental in the dressing room and training as you would imagine

However, there are two parallel plans being worked – one if we go up, one if we don’t. This includes planned player recruitment as well as the ‘who will stay and who will go’ debate. In terms of player recruitment, they are looking within the UK, across Europe and have a particular focus on scouting right across South America (dedicated Scout) .

Kodja played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors match yesterday and came through well. Now has 2 weeks of the international break to train with the squad. Should be back before the end of the season – probably not for the Hull game but possibly the ones after that.

Not that it’s at the top of the list of priorities but we are getting a brand-new pitch over the summer. It was due to be done for this season but the day they were discussing it with Dr Tony we won a ‘pitch of the year award’ so he decided to give it another season.

On the subject of loan players, Steve Round reminded us that, if we do get promoted, we will only be allowed two on the team-sheet at any one time (4 currently I think) . Also, in answer to a direct question, none of our loan players are on a ‘guaranteed’ number of games deal.

Lots of positive stuff about the quality of the Under 23’s coming through, though I think there was a general feeling it would be nice to see more of them being blooded in the 1st team.

Round seemed pretty sure Terry will stay if we get promoted (“has expressed an interest”), but will depend on FFP if we don’t. On the subject of FFP, Wyness said that there is currently an active debate around getting the allowances raised for next season (which Villa are leading) . Apparently currently 17 clubs are in agreement, but they need 18 votes. Make of that what you will.

Follow-on session with Peter Wythe and Sean Teale was entertaining, but tales of just how pissed Paul McGrath was most of the time will have to wait for another day .

21 Mar 2018 15:49:14
That’s the best post I have read on here for a long time. Thanks guys.

21 Mar 2018 16:10:26
Thanks Flackie. Oh and I forgot to add one of the most important points - they're also looking at how to increase the number of disabled toilets in the North Stand because apparently there aren't enough.

21 Mar 2018 16:35:56
Menace, I enjoyed reading your post mate, it is very informative, with some great news and topics.
Chris, I think our chances of going up automatically have more or less evaporated mate.
Mathematically yes it is still possible, but I honestly think we have missed our chance especially after our last couple of results, which unfortunately highlighted numerous weaknesses.
The playoffs I think are our best chance if not our only chance, and I do agree that over two legs we are capable of beating any team in this division, if we turn up.

21 Mar 2018 18:02:15
Agree about this brilliant post,
Very well put over to us fans.

21 Mar 2018 20:00:14
I’m with Dave on this, I think we had our opportunity, and somehow threw it away after the wolves result. However, that result shows we are capable, if the players don’t freeze.
Over two legs, with the second at vp. I wouldn’t bet against us, a one off match at Wembley? Who knows. but hoping that jt’s Experience of the place, with his big game nouse might be a factor, but I know it’s a straw I’m holding! But I’m not letting go!

22 Mar 2018 07:48:04
The 2 defeats have been a massive dent in our quest for top 2 finish,
We can still do it it's not impossible but the way that Cardiff are going it's looking they hold the box seat,
As for the play-offs we need to finish in 3rd or 4th to play our first games away from home,
Would rather we get to play at home in 2nd leg,
What we have to watch is that we make them play-offs in first place,
There are many sides gaining on us and 2 more defeats would be very worrying,
But I'm confident we will make the play-offs,
There are still many surprising twists around the corner to end of season,

20 Mar 2018 04:43:23
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 20th March 2018

19 Mar 2018 17:40:26
I see John Gregory is on top form again, winning the Indian Super League with Chennaiyin FC. Not since the glory days of 2001 when he took us via the Intertoto back-door catflap into the UEFA cup has he shown such a rich vein of managerial genius. Well done John .

19 Mar 2018 17:48:36
I would love John Gregory back I have met him a few times and his a great guy an a good manager.

19 Mar 2018 18:21:14
Well he did manage Maccabi Ahi Nazareth so, if it's divine intervention we need to get promoted I suppose he might have a direct line to the Almighty .

19 Mar 2018 19:22:52
I don’t get why he moved away from the English game, he’s a good manager and not that old. Must be the mullar.

19 Mar 2018 16:15:44
To all these so "called" Wolves fans that keep coming on saying mind the gap a club not to far away from you had a couple of years in the big league and was giving it loads now look at them. Yes next season you will be top dogs in the midlands if we don't go up but enjoy it while it lasts because look at the albion it didn't last long. You will never win the league or the European Cup like we have done so you will always be in our shadow as we will have cups and titles that you will never have not to mention a better ground and a bigger fan base. UTV form is temporary quality is forever.

19 Mar 2018 16:20:28
They won’t even be the best in the Midlands, Leicester have been for a few seasons and that won’t change anytime soon.

19 Mar 2018 11:20:30
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19 Mar 2018 05:55:32
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 19th March 2018

18 Mar 2018 22:36:49
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Formula 1 2018 Season Preview

18 Mar 2018 15:49:07
Oh how villadaz came on the wolves site running his mouth how u was going to catch us errrmm 3 words mate 3 words #mindthegap.

18 Mar 2018 19:16:23
#obsessed.

18 Mar 2018 21:40:17
What the 13 point gap . We are still in a good position in 4th and we are putting last two banana skins behind us.

18 Mar 2018 09:13:34
Just a thought,
Spurs are in the semi finals of fa cup,
So do fans think it's unfair that they could play there game at there temporary home ground!
Plus if they get to final again they play at Wembley,

18 Mar 2018 09:23:59
I think it’s lsugha that they play there.
The least the fa should of done is say that they play there in league, but all cup games are away from home legs.
It’s an unfair advantage, and belittles Wembley.

18 Mar 2018 09:32:43
Meant to say laughable!

18 Mar 2018 09:47:58
Agree flackie,
The fa cup now is not the fantastic cup competition it once was,
It's lost its magic,

17 Mar 2018 22:22:41
24 yo play for after yet another banana skin how many more, bang goes second place and if we keep playing like we did today bang goes the play offs . Bet the wolves fan are loving this and there right to . Mind the gap.

{Ed033's Note - Are you loving this then?

18 Mar 2018 09:41:50
Something don’t add up, why would you mention “the wolves fans are loving this and there right to”. as I said the other day, definitely another delusional Wolves fan obsessing over the villa because we beat them.

18 Mar 2018 10:00:05
Don’t give them airtime Chris.

18 Mar 2018 10:16:00
Absolutely Edd villadaz very quiet now . Sssshhh 😜.

18 Mar 2018 20:58:49
And there we have it confirmed, mr potato heads sister is his mother.

17 Mar 2018 19:32:38
Very poor.
Why did they keep under hitting passes?
Bolton knew what we were doing and caught us out every time.
In this weather surely a poke at the goal was worth a try. Did we have a direct shot?
Even the play offs look tricky now.
Fulham look like a solid 3rd so we want 4th or 5th, we don't want them in the play off until the decider.
We can beat all of the teams on any day but not every day all of the time.
I aeked a question about which players have the balls to pick themselves up.
Answer, none of them.

17 Mar 2018 19:38:41
Fulham look far from solid, did you see them earlier?

18 Mar 2018 09:57:03
Did better than us against Q PR.

17 Mar 2018 19:20:59
Are Elmo and Bjarnson having a competition who can be worse and cost us the most?

17 Mar 2018 19:25:23
Terrible performance by all,
Now it's the play offs
Not one player had a good day,
Very disappointed with this after the results went our way earlier in day,

17 Mar 2018 19:33:33
No one had a good day but two had extreeeeeeemely bad days.

18 Mar 2018 09:08:29
Unfair to single out 2 players for being Very poor,
The team were poor throughout ,
Grealish was our best player but we have had 2 poor games back to back,
And if we are not careful the play offs could be out of reach as well,
We have messed it up now for 2nd place
Just hope that Cardiff lose 3-4games but does not look likey now.

18 Mar 2018 09:48:03
Why is it unfair? Adomah and Snodgrass went hiding, same way they did against QPR, however Elmo consistently played us into trouble, the corner they scored off was because Elmo lost possession trying to hoof it out when there was plenty of options and he couldn’t defend for toffee. Bjarnson got ran all over, consistently miss placed passes and melted under pressure, several times in good attacking situations with loads of options he ruined our oppertunity. It’s not unfair, just saying it how it is.

18 Mar 2018 12:36:39
Grealish aside every player had a mare,
It was a poor team performance end of
It's just not fair to pick out 2 when you could have said
8 players went missing on night,
Move on to next game and hope that everybody turns up!

17 Mar 2018 18:27:49
Playing in the snow, white ball &against a team in white crazy.

17 Mar 2018 13:26:32
Fulham do look the business again,
So much threat all over pitch,
We need to avoid them if possible!
But we have to beat these type of sides to get where we are,
They will hope to avoid us as well,

17 Mar 2018 14:02:13
Well Fulham look a completely different side in second half!
They look awful and QPR are all over them,
Funny old game!

17 Mar 2018 14:20:48
Its a must win game for us tday. Nothing is a given in this league, as we witnessed on tuesday. So i'm thinking this is going to be a very tough game. We have to raise our game to last weeks heights. Infact every game we have left .

17 Mar 2018 14:27:28
Fulham 2-2
QPR should have won
Game of 2 halfs!

17 Mar 2018 14:37:07
Watched the game and to be honest we beat them, close them down and they crumble. Either let you in or give away free kicks, with Snodgrass and Hourihane that’s dangers. QPR missed absolutes sitters and should of won really.

17 Mar 2018 10:00:01
Saying it now for future reference, if we are in the play offs and we have everyone fit - we will get promoted. That include Jimmy Danger, Andre Green, Alan Hutton etc. Just saw some highlights from earlier in the season and remembered just how good Kodjia is on his day and how much of a threat Green is.

16 Mar 2018 20:36:29
If, (and yes it’s a big if! ) you could guarantee promotion this year, would you rather second spot, or to go up via the play off?
A rather pointless question I agree, but a debate my father, son and I had nevertheless!
They both think second. which to begin with I agreed. but when you think it through, to go up winning the play off is almost as big as winning the league (almost, I would swap my right testicle to be where wolves are) but the boost it gives to the following season is there to see.
I accept I have only looked at a few, not many, but of the teams to go up over the years, the play off winners do best. then there is the trophy, look, a cup is a cup, and allegedly that match is the richest in club football!
So.
I say, if we can hand on heart say next year we are in prem, I would love to go up via a trip to Wembley.
What’s your thoughts?

16 Mar 2018 21:34:21
If it’s garuanteed, then play offs every day of the week and twice on a Sunday. Imagine the scenes winning at Wembley, I think it’s gives you more exposure aswell, Newcastle went up top last year but Huddersfield were the big story and their win at Wembley was one of the driving factors behind that. More drama, more excitement and more exposure, show everyone we are on our way back. If you go up automatic then you get the attention of the usual championship press officers and journalists, you go up in the play off final at Wembley live on sky and everyone watches everyone listens, this group of players deserve some national credit, polar opposites to the group that got us relegated.

17 Mar 2018 08:20:49
It's great to win a play off final at Wembley but my god the feeling you get if you lost the game is really unbearable to watch,
I prefer 2nd spot all day long but at end of day we must go up this year at all costs,
Next year would be even harder to get out plus we would not have money to spend due to ffp,

17 Mar 2018 09:44:12
Bob, that wasn’t the question!
What I’m saying is. take it for granted we are definitely going up. can’t catch wolves, so. is it better to be the runner up, in 2nd, or to go up via playoff?

17 Mar 2018 10:34:17
Misread your post flackie,
Call it the age thing!
Play off all the way,
Can't beat a day out at Wembley,

17 Mar 2018 10:35:54
If we're guaranteed the win at a a Wembley final then definitely the play-off's for sure. Winning at Wembley and restoring our rightful place in the top tier would be the club equivalent of winning the World Cup. Imagine being behind the goal when Albert takes on the Fulham defence and hits the winner two minutes from time .

16 Mar 2018 10:11:52
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16 Mar 2018 07:08:59
Not bothered about winning the league as long as we go up. Playoffs will be very hard who ever is in it. It's a lottery as they say. Huddersfield went up last season without scoring a goal in open play I believe. Would rather not face Fulham I'd take Derby, Cardiff or Middlesbrough a year day of the week. In 88 we went up as runner's up and stayed there.

15 Mar 2018 17:03:18
I was at Birmingham new street the other day getting off a train and even the train told me to mind the gap .

15 Mar 2018 19:19:46
I have got a feeling your not even a wolves fan, you are just on here to potato us off.

15 Mar 2018 20:03:15
Imagine supporting a team and being that obsessed with their rivals you make an account based solely around their manager. Put the computer down and go outside, it’s nice out there.

15 Mar 2018 19:57:08
Walk the walk, talk the talk and think what you want, but I am villa. the only difference is I have a sense of humour. We are in a great position 27 points to play for. The gap is what it is.

15 Mar 2018 20:58:56
Eh your a villa fan?

16 Mar 2018 10:33:36
Yes, and at the beginning of the season I would have snapped your hand off if you would offered us 3rd place with 9 to play. Enjoy the rest of the season.

14 Mar 2018 15:32:02
I have a theory, for me it has taken a bit of the sting out of what has just happened.
If we take the two scores from our last two games and reverse them, had we lost 3-1 to wolves on Saturday and then beaten QPR 4-1 last night, maybe we would not be so upset about all this.
Although losing 3-1 to wolves would not have been ideal, a 4-1 win against QPR would surely have made up for it.
My point being we would still be in the same situation as we are now.
I think the annoying aspect of all this, is the fact that Cardiff and Fulham are not slipping up at all, so I am resigned to the fact that if we do make the Premiership this season, it will be via the play offs.
Either way, we would have to overcome Cardiff or Fulham.
Come on Villa don`t blow it all now, yes it`s going to be tough, let`s have 9 from 9.

14 Mar 2018 16:56:42
I think that’s quite right Dave, we wouldn’t be half as bothered if the results were swapped! I don’t think automatics is gone just yet, but it’s last chance saloon and will probably be decided the weekend, if Derby beat Cardiff and we win I think we’ve still got a punchers chance! We never do things the easy way but 27 points to play for, we’ll need close to all of them to get automatics.

14 Mar 2018 18:36:41
I hope you a right about the automatics chris, and I agree this weekend will be paramount for us.
A big problem now has to be Fulham, looking at their fixtures I can`t see them losing a game, they might draw a couple but that’s about it, I hope I am wrong.
As you say though, if we get favourable results come the weekend, we will still have a slim chance.

15 Mar 2018 00:37:44
Villadave very good point, funny enough my son said the same on the way home Tuesday . Nice to see Bruce, agrees he should have freshened it up and not gone with same players . Obviosly he doesn’t read this page HaHa, enough posters made the comment . All we can do is keep winning and we can play our part in turning up the volume at the park . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

15 Mar 2018 08:16:36
I really believe that derby beating Cardiff and villa beating Bolton is the only results we need this weekend,
But I see derby are on the slide and have injurys to key players plus suspensions,
So I can't see Cardiff losing to be honest,
But I'm not giving up in my belief we will get that 2nd spot but it will weaken massively if the results go against us weekend,
Come on you lions!

15 Mar 2018 08:16:42
Don’t think anyone on here said to freshen things up before the game, hindsight is a wonderful thing, but if he had made changes and we went out and lost he’d be getting pelters with “you don’t change a winning team”. It was a proper banana skin but it’s done now, let’s get back on track Saturday.

15 Mar 2018 14:18:01
Not worth the bother!

15 Mar 2018 15:11:28
I agree Davedean, I think the Jeddi should have been rested for Bjarnason, and Lansbury could have done with a run out in place of Hourihane who has been bit off colour the last couple of games.
Still it was not too be, Shame.

15 Mar 2018 20:08:10
Jedinak should never be playing 3 games a week, he looked absolutely knackered. I’d start with Bjarnson and Hourihane Saturday and then bring in Lansbury at half time, just for the fact swapping the whole midfield from the start might effect the team. I’d probably go 4-4-2 with hogan back in and either Grabban or Davis with him, give Jack a rest and bring him in last 30 or at half time. We’ve got a big squad, injuries have killed us this season but at this moment we’ve got several options, it’s time we used them. We win on Saturday and the pressures on Cardiff Sunday, with Derby and Wolves their next 2 games the game could be down to 1 point come 1st of april, in a perfect world!

14 Mar 2018 06:36:47
Unlcky last night there goes second place the gap is to big now .

13 Mar 2018 23:44:16
Didn't see that coming, honestly thought they would set up to stop us . As it happened they didn't have to, didn't win one 50-50, could'ent pass, & every header went to a hooped shirt . Weve had this happen before, good Saturday, jaded Tuesday . Honestly thought, with the effort put in on Saturday, Btucie would freshen it up tonight . We have players like the Jedi, who struggle with two matches in a week . Also Jack& Albert are only just coming back to fitness . Hope Hutton is back soon, Taylor has no confidence and is indisicive . We now appear to be back in the realms of, playoffs, or hopefully somebody else cocks up . All we can do is keep winning, every game really is like a cup final .
Roll on Saturday Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

14 Mar 2018 06:35:12
Have to say unfortunately saw this coming and was not surprised. Think Saturday took great effort mentally and physically and last night we were tired and not at all at the races. Classic case of not being able to lift ourselves for the after the Lord Mayors show. Expect play offs but still time for the odd twist and turn. UTV.

13 Mar 2018 22:01:01
Oh dear well that wasn't on the cards. Very well done to QPR they we as excellent as we were awful. 2 shots on target 14 corners just shocking. bounce back Saturday v Bolton.

14 Mar 2018 08:07:57
Just can't see Cardiff letting up now,
I hate warnock with a passion but you can't ignore his way of getting teams to play for him,
The job he done at little Rotherham was unbelievable.

13 Mar 2018 21:35:21
Shocking result playing for play offs now can't beleive it makes wolves win pointless now.

13 Mar 2018 05:57:14
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 13th March 2018

12 Mar 2018 13:10:22
neil taylor or alan hutton (when fit) ?

12 Mar 2018 14:16:04
Hutton just gives so much effort all the time.

12 Mar 2018 14:57:11
Brynner that's a good question mate, especially after Saturday.
I do like Hutton with his commitment and passion.
But I would have to go with Taylor, mainly because of age and long term prospects.

12 Mar 2018 15:58:18
Hutton for me, I'm staggered how much he has turned my opinion through sheer determination. If I were picking my best team for a one off game he's one of the first names for me at the moment. I don't think we concede that goal on Saturday with him in the team and I believe that adomah plays with more freedom in front of him.
Villadave, you say Taylor's age goes for him, but he is 29 so not too far behind Hutton.
On performances this season, if/ when we go up, he deserves another year.

12 Mar 2018 16:33:46
I agree he deserves another year contract, and I see what your saying, you may well be right, Hutton has been great.
The age thing is 4 and a half years difference, Hutton will be 34 come November, Taylor was 29 last month.

12 Mar 2018 16:46:05
Two years ago most fans were ripping Hutton to shreds, how times change.
If we go up I have a feeling He would be found wanting somewhat in the prem, especially as left back is not his true position.
Just another reason I went for Taylor.

12 Mar 2018 17:48:55
Hutton everyday for me, desire, and passion we all know about. but he is better on the ball than Taylor. A few times on sat he sailed very close to the wind.
Also. Taylor still loses his head, and flys into certain challenges that make me cringe. Was lucky that he wasn’t shown a red against wolves.

13 Mar 2018 19:17:39
slightly off the original point but in Hutton's favour is that he could play left or right - which prompts another question -
Elmo or Hutton?

12 Mar 2018 11:06:25
Hi what a result and so nice to be back on the European road didn't expect to beat real Madrid by that many what a crap away kit they wore gold and black.

12 Mar 2018 09:34:57
Well did not see that coming. one of the best team performances I have seen at Villa Park for many years, could not say anyone had a bad game. I was not a big fan of Grealish before this season I thought he was talented but ran into blind alleys. since is injury he has matured into a player and he reminds me of Gazza, and that can't be bad. Hope he continues to develope and if he does we will have some player on our hands. JT for me has been the signing of the season not only on the pitch but in the dressing room as well. Snoddy has impressed me with not only his skill, but his desire and work rate. Grabban looks like he can poach goals, and Thor what an improvement - for me has to start against QPR.

12 Mar 2018 03:32:49
There's a nasty rumour going around this site that Villadaz it talking
common sense! i'm not having any of it! lol! -fair play to you Daz, but can i also add to the roll-call of contributions Steve Agnew, he and Brucie seem to click when they work together, i'm not getting too excited yet because of fulham, but it beats the feeling of 12 months ago when we were looking down at those in the relegation zone, compared to now, for me, the most important player is going to be grealish, he seems to be the man with the defence splitting passes, but all the boys are upping their game, beers on walkies! UTV!

11 Mar 2018 16:37:18
Can't wait to hear the football phone in on wm tomorrow,
A wolves fan called pat said it would be a cakewalk and villa would be chasing shadows,
He is right it was a cakewalk but it's wolves chasing shadows😂😂.

11 Mar 2018 17:34:37
Highlight was watching the 15mil, champions league standard, next big star in midfield, who liverpool and man united wanted. getting absolutely mugged the life out of by grealish, who wolves fans said wouldn’t get near their match day 18 let alone starting 11. As soon as Grealish got a tiny bit of success that was it, megged him once or twice, showed him the ball enough until he lunged in then quickly shifted it and left him on the deck. That was the best I’ve seen grealish yesterday, better than the Liverpool semi final, his running with the ball, his skills, his directness, composure and even his passing and vision was absolutely quality. Keep him fit for these last 10 games I’d back us to go up automatically. Imagine our options if Kodjia can get back fit before say the Cardiff game in 4 weeks time, we’ve got Grabban, Hogan, Kodjia, Grealish, Adomah, Snodgrass - that’s ridiculous. Since Bruce took over we’ve always been sound at the back but now we can really hurt teams and get at them.

11 Mar 2018 18:23:07
Grealish is potentially top class
He has built himself up and does not get knocked off the ball like he used to be,
He is our tailisman and I'm really pleased for him.

11 Mar 2018 18:49:00
So it's not just me who's allegedly got a man crush on him lol? I said potentially the new George Best, he took the piss outta them last night like Best did, I can see at least 2 Cardiff players getting a red card trying to hack him down when we play them, £100M+ player we got there at today's prices

UTV.

11 Mar 2018 19:25:37
Grealish is playing really well at the moment, and I am sure he is one of the main reasons we are playing as we are.
I have to be honest here and say he does annoy me at times, he could be a bit more direct for me towards goal I mean, the guy just needs to add some goals to his CV.
I am not knocking him at all, he is becoming a very good player indeed, just shoot a bit more Jack, the goals will come.

11 Mar 2018 22:23:20
Before yesterday I was having all sorts of worries about if can't get second place can we beat Fulham and or Cardiff in PO Final! ? We all know the answer now in that we fear no one and can beat anyone on our day especially now the top teams! Brilliant display and well done Bruce on tactics and side that now near enough picks itself! Work in the Black Country and can't wait for week of dingle baiting revenge! UTV.

11 Mar 2018 13:16:01
I think the team togetherness we see is no coincidence to the form we are on. As much as I was unsure about the signing of JT I think he’s a big part of that and credit to him. Bjarnason was quick off down the tunnel last night though, shame he didn’t stay out longer with the lads.

11 Mar 2018 09:29:31
Said about a month ago that top spot is still for the taking and people said no chance.
I was basing it on the fact that wolves hadn't had there bad patch as yet ( which every team has) and the fact that they would burn out physically as to lack of squad rotation.
They will feel the pressure now and we will take them.

10 Mar 2018 22:01:39
Brilliant complete team performance . Bit worried first half, when we sat back and let them play . What a difference second half, limbed all over them, fought for every ball . You can go through the whole team,11man of the match . To totally destroy a team like Wolves, was unbelievable . How great to see &hear a full Villa Park, with every body going home with a saw throat . This is what we need week in week out, make the Park a feared place . Roll on Tuesday, let's keep the roll going .
PS Message to T O T L, we are coming to take your place . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

10 Mar 2018 20:53:18
WOW JUST WOW. Top of the League where are you? All that corruption and we hammered you UTV roll on Tuesday.

10 Mar 2018 12:18:48
Does any fans think that Bruce might
Play Thor and Jedi to protect the back 4!
I hope not for me,
Thor would play for me.

10 Mar 2018 13:52:35
I really hope not mate, although Thor when given chance to get forward is decent on the ball and carries it well. Hourihanes been quality so shouldn’t be dropping him.

10 Mar 2018 14:11:30
I would play Bjarnason, the jeddi is sound but is not so mobile and a bit pedestrian.

10 Mar 2018 14:32:48
Must say Thor has been unlucky to be dropped in first place,
He has been playing well in that holding role.

10 Mar 2018 21:18:47
Great game, great result. We stood off in the first half but took all our chances in the second half.

09 Mar 2018 15:06:13
Prediction time i think
I go for a 1-0 win grabban to score the goal,

09 Mar 2018 15:11:06
I will be happy with a point.
Such a difficult game but can't let loyalty get in the way of reality.
1 - 1 looks likely.

09 Mar 2018 16:21:36
It`s a tough one to call, likely to be a draw maybe 2-2, but we could nick it 2-1.
I hate predicting, most times I get bit on the bum.

10 Mar 2018 09:36:19
Going to our first game this season, I’m thinking 1-0 Villa and a nervy finish. I was going to say Chester to score but he got 1 in the week so am going with Terry. I’m taking my lucky omen with me.

09 Mar 2018 10:57:59
Kodjia back in full training Monday, decent.

09 Mar 2018 13:47:22
Be nice to have him back in the side chris if we end up in the play offs. can't see him being back before that, but wouldn't it be great if he was.

09 Mar 2018 14:05:11
It certainly is great news, would be good if he could play a bit part in our last few games.

09 Mar 2018 14:51:36
If we ent up in the play offs it could be perfect timing, I know we haven’t seen him in so long but fully fit his one of the best strikers in the league, if not the best. Match winner on his own.

09 Mar 2018 15:02:50
Great to see kodjia back in training,
Could play 2-3 games.

09 Mar 2018 15:40:29
Hopefully back for the derby game latest, even not in the first team his an unbelievable option off the bench.

09 Mar 2018 21:51:06
Even if its a few subs appearances he will be vital his so good.

08 Mar 2018 14:08:50
Not confident about Saturday - Wolves pace will be a problem - to counter that I think Thor has to play, although not the quickest he is faster and more mobile that Jedi or wheelan.
Jack has to play to give their defence something to think about.
hope I am wrong on my gut feeling which is a draw.

08 Mar 2018 18:41:21
Be positive mate, on our day we can beat anyone, Snodgrass, Adomah, Hogan, Grealish are all match winners and unlike last time we played them were going into this game on some form.

08 Mar 2018 19:40:28
Believe it or not we have a very good record against Wolves.
Since 1978 we have played them 27 times winning 16 times and only losing 4 the rest were draws of course, so the stats are on our side at least.
The problem is we have a habit of falling short when we have a game like this, and no matter how positive I get it never seems to affect our displays or results.
I would love nothing more than to turn Wolves over big time, but as morty said they have great pace and with some of our old legs and pipe smokers we could be found wanting.
Nevertheless I am still confident and would expect nothing less than a draw, if we all turn up and play as we can we might just nick it.
If we sit back and try to cancel them out I fear the worst, it’s a game that will be far more intense than the Blues game with a lot more at stake.

09 Mar 2018 08:12:37
If it was me I would mirror there playing formation,
Either a 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 like wolves play,
Midfield and wide players could prove our success in the game,
There wide players are pitotal to how they play with Douglas looking a very good player with top delivery
We can win this game that's no doubt but how we set up is the question,
Anyway I will go for a 1-0 win.

09 Mar 2018 09:53:51
You like Douglas don’t you mate? 😂 don’t think it would be sensible to go for such a drastic change for such a big game when we haven’t used it all season, I think the 3 at the back lasted 10 minutes against someone earlier in the season, we haven’t really got anyone who can get up an down the left side the way we would need and we haven’t got the pace at the back for it, would be suicide against Wolves. Stick to what we know, only thing we should look at changing is one up top, Hogan for all his running won’t cope against 3 centre halves, we saw that against Sheffield United away, get Grabban up with him or push grealish further up, get at them, get Snodgrass on set pieces and ask them questions. We’ve got more than enough quality to beat them, just about who turns up on the day. But with that said should we lose, it’s the same as any other game, 3 points, nothing more just because who they are, if we win lose or draw its straight onto the next game.

09 Mar 2018 10:19:22
Chris that is my opinion !
Why can't you accept other fans have different views on there team,
If you look at the first few words I said on my post it was
""If it was me""
Which says what it means in my opinion this is how I would go,
All I want is a win nothing else will do for me,
They ripped us apart early in season and I don't want that to happen again tomorrow
Up the villa!

09 Mar 2018 10:57:37
Your such a drama queen whenever someone disagrees with you, all I said was my opinion that it would be silly to change things for one game that we haven’t done before, and as usual you start going on emotional jumping to conclusions. I didn’t say anything personal about you or your opinion I just offered a different view, I didn’t realise it was a place for you to put your opinion and no one else, sorry mate.

09 Mar 2018 11:47:58
Where have I stated I always moan when someone disagrees with me?
I stated my views on team and you stated your views so where's the problem with you!
Why am i a drama queen as you put it,
You do have a way with words.
Let's banter sensibly if we can it's not really that hard mate!

09 Mar 2018 12:43:32
Unfortunately mate you can’t pretend like you haven’t just wrote “Chris that is my opinion! Why can’t you just accept other fans have other views on there team, ”. It’s right there, have you got memory loss or so do two people run your account or something? You stated your opinion, I stated mine then you started winging saying I can’t accept when other people have other views, as I’ve just quoted, yet I nor did anyone else question or slate your opinion, now your saying “where’s the problem with you”, I don’t understand how you can write something and put thought into it, saying I can’t accept other fans having a different opinion and then in the next comment talk as though you haven’t said anything? You baffle me mate, it’s like you didn’t read what I wrote, presumed I’d slate your opinion so immediately replied having an emotional moment then read what I wrote realised I simply gave my opinion and now are trying to act as though your original comment doesn't exist.

08 Mar 2018 06:01:34
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 8th March 2018

07 Mar 2018 14:56:37
Sorry about your fiver Bob.
That's a classic example of letting your heart rule your head mate.
The trouble with that logic is that it can and does get very expensive.

07 Mar 2018 15:57:18
Villadave,
Not to bothered really about the bet,
£5 only gets you a pack of cigs and at least the villa won that's the main thing,
Does not look as if Fulham or Cardiff going to drop many points at the moment,
I like a bet anyway so I will look at the teams the w/ end.

07 Mar 2018 16:40:54
I know mate just pulling your leg, great win and long may it continue.
I used to like a bet till I discovered trading on matches, far better and more rewarding, and good fun as I can do it in my armchair with a cuppa every evening, happy days.
Need any tips or stats give us a shout.

07 Mar 2018 18:44:04
Best tip is to keep your brass in your pocket.
Never found a poor bookie or a poor online bookie.

07 Mar 2018 19:23:34
Agree with you entirely, that's why I trade as opposed to betting.
As I have said a lot safer and far more enjoyable.

07 Mar 2018 19:44:56
Example on tonight`s game Leeds v Wolves.
I will be laying the odds after 15 minutes for there to be 1.5 goals in the game£5 to win £2.75.

07 Mar 2018 20:08:15
The Lay went in at better odds than expected ie 2.54 after 15 mins, liability now £4.93 to win £3.20.

07 Mar 2018 20:20:22
1 goal scored on 28 mins, I could now trade out with a profit of £1.73 or stay in the market for the second goal.
I have decided to trade out profit £1.73,

07 Mar 2018 20:33:59
Should of stayed in for second goal, ah well still a profit.

08 Mar 2018 07:46:51
Villadave

I have bet all my life and it keeps me and my wife sane,
She wins on placepots on a regular basis,
I like football acc and my love of horses,
I have had some big wins over years on football and horses and you take the rough times when nothing goes right in your stride,
Only bet what you can afford is my advice to any gambler
But to many in my family are not in that group of people,
My brother lost his house on roulette and he is still chasing that big win to get him out of trouble,

08 Mar 2018 08:26:40
Trading on matches is interesting and I might give that a go soon,
You have to do something different to spice up your life from time to time.

07 Mar 2018 05:59:26
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 7th March 2018

06 Mar 2018 23:09:42
Another 3points away from home . Only downer the amount of time we seemed to give the ball away Against better sides, you can't afford to keep doing it . As we start the run in, a silly thing like this could make the difference . Roll on Saturday, I reckon the Wolves might be getting a bit twitchy . We have to be on it and all over them, don't give them room to play . So come on the lads keep the ball rolling . Onwards&Upwards Vllafoorever.

06 Mar 2018 10:58:54
Team is go for tonight is the usual keeper and centre halves, Taylor Left, Elmo right. If jack is only fit enough for the bench then I'd go with Adomah left, Hourihane and Bjarnson centre and Grabban on the right. Snodgrass in the number 10 and hogan up top. Don't think we need a battler like Jedinak in the midfield, just need someone to keep ticking the ball over getting us moving forward.

06 Mar 2018 12:41:50
my thoughts exactly.

06 Mar 2018 14:26:13
What's the chance cattermole gets sent of tonight?
Would rather grealish was kept back for our next 2 home games.
What's the odds for villa to beat Sunderland and wolves,
And seeing Leeds beat wolves!
Mind the gap would be just that and the wolves fans would be seriously worried about blowing there premiership hopes,
Can't see it happening if I'm honest but as Jimmy Grieves
used to say "" it's a funny old game""

06 Mar 2018 05:30:31
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 6th March 2018

05 Mar 2018 05:23:33
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 5th March 2018

04 Mar 2018 11:59:18
Revolving door at the Bluenoses managers office is spinning again. Cotterill gone so that'll be 5 managers in 16 months. Although it's tight at the bottom of the league, I can't see them beating Boro on Tuesday, so they'll be in deeper sh1t. I can't really see the point in changing managers with 11 games to go assuming somebody wants it (who want's relegation on their CV? ) Same goes for WBA, but in their case they just need to be preparing for the Championship in which case Pardew is probably a safe pair of hands.

04 Mar 2018 13:09:58
On that note Menace, it was only 6 months ago I remember reading that the wise old man of football, the one and only Mr Harry Rednapp, quoted on his departure from St Andrews, 'When Birmingham City get everybody fit they’ll finish above Aston Villa this year for sure”.
And that’s comes from a seasoned professional
footballer/ manager.
Arthur Askey was the last comedian to crack one as good as that, gone since 1982.

04 Mar 2018 13:21:46
Oh and when they announced Cotterill as manager their owner said “we will finish above Aston Villa this season”😂😂 they really are a circus, laughing stock of the league. The blues are going down and their going fu*king bust, going fu*king bust, going fu*king bust!

04 Mar 2018 13:28:37
And from what I’m reading they really are going bust, got to post a loss of no more that 500,000 in the next six months to pass ffp, something relatively impossible after losing 5,500,000 in the first six months, if they go down this really could be a long long long time before we see them again.

04 Mar 2018 13:30:16
Will the bluenoses be missed🚾.

04 Mar 2018 21:28:53
With Redknap coming in for the last few games and saving them you can see why they sacked SC with the deluded belief of yet another last day saviour! As for would I miss small Heath alliance? I suppose you need to ask a Celtic fan when rangers went bust! Firstly I think I wouldn't stop laughing for weeks and any new afcBirmingham united or what ever they are to be called would be hilarious as they ground share with Solihull moors! I hope this Vision of their future happens and no wouldn't miss them as we don't miss small pox!

05 Mar 2018 03:42:04
Come on lads, wheres' your charity gone-oh no sorry, hhhhhaaaaahhhhhaaaaa!
But seriously, if they are relegated, let's help them out and offer a ten pound note for their keeper stockdale, he's not that bad really., apart from a bad back piccking up the ball from the back of the net.

05 Mar 2018 09:57:33
Watching their highlights Stockdale is one of the worse keepers I’ve seen, similar to Guzan in his final year. He’s about 2 stone over weight and doesn’t save a thing.

05 Mar 2018 16:43:55
Bit harsh Chris, he's got no defence in front who give a feck, i think he's carrying an injury and each week there's talk of more managerial (or over there, venerial) movement, the owners are clueless (long may it continue obviously), and remember when johnstone goes back in the summer, we'll need at least 2 keepers which ever division we're in, even though he plays for the knuckle-draggers, i still reckon he's worth a shout?

04 Mar 2018 06:15:54
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 4th March 2018

03 Mar 2018 10:47:44
With the cancellation today, Burton the other week will probably be the last 3pm Saturday fixture at villa park this season. Leeds has been moved for tele and no doubt if things stay the same Derby will be moved for tele aswell. Positive is we've now got longer to get Jack back fit and give other players who have been injured like Adomah a little longer.

03 Mar 2018 11:34:59
It's only sensible to cancel with this snow,
Seeing the amount of cars stranded and with bus and trains at a standstill most of day it only makes sense to cancel the game,
Only trouble is match conjestion piling up of games which could hinder us.

03 Mar 2018 14:22:25
I was abroad yesterday morning and kept in touch with all the weather news what with landing back at Birmingham Airport at 16.30, couldn't believe messages that match was still on and would have been really furious if not postponed! Noses often quote how many villans live outside of Brum and what with public transport and Worcestershire especially bad the right decision. If it had gone ahead it could have been for some like the madness of the stereophonic snog postponing their gig. It also give injured players a bit more time?! UTV.

03 Mar 2018 05:34:39
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 3rd March 2018

02 Mar 2018 22:47:36
Aston villa 2 vs 0 Q P R.

01 Mar 2018 09:49:12
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 28th February 2018