Aston Villa (A) | PL | Post Match Thread

[GaudinoMotors]

Oh, brother...

How you getting with the simplistic party line super supporters?

 

[robbieh]

It reminds me of Pep's first season.

He played his way, no matter what. Played a high line with players coming to the end or not good enough anymore and we had some terrible results.

All the same arguments that are in this thread today were said back then.

But then he had a summer transfer windows and we went on to dominate.

I look forward to him doing the same again.

He had energy then and a style of play that most teams couldn't cope with.
Not happening again.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

Oh brother what? The truth hurts?

GOD FORBID a young player who wants to get minutes... and I'm quoting Cole, "Come back as prepared as possible for the first team."

How about this for a truth? Pep's giant ego couldn't handle the fact that a player wouldn't want to ride the bench and train under him daily like McAtee currently is.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

It does blow my mind that people have sat and watched what I've watched for two months and think the solution to all our problems is to give up the ball and defend deeply!

 

[give it to gordon]

It's a serious dip in form.. We will return.. It's character building..

For the players or all the new fans we have lol

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Pep saying after the game. He isn’t in the right moment to make tactical and creative changes. Wtf! Those are the words of someone who wants the sack

Think it's pretty clear what he meant. He was asked if he took off Stones for tactical reasons, and basically said "do you really think I'd do that when we're playing like this?"

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

It's a serious dip in form.. We will return.. It's character building..

Starting to wonder if this season is actually good for our fans!

 

[skillman]

The only tactic that worked in the first half was getting it to Grealish. It took us 10 minutes of the second half to do it again. Ridiculous really.

 

[bellwhaft]

Good to see Erling coming out to bat for Pep and taking some responsibility. He's the last one to blame though.

It's in adversity when you find out about people's true personalities. I feel sorry for Haaland, he's had f all to feed off but continues to work hard and his body language is good imo.

 

[ancoats]

Ah that was it was it?

Your tactical knowledge is wasted on here.

Did you see players wanting it today ? willing to go that extra yard and then a little more

Players are not happy, Players do not want the ball, Players are not pressing, Players are not breaking the lines, Players are not hurting when losing,

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

I actually think we played worse here last year than today.

What. And that’s good is it?

 

[malg]

Great

Made of polystyrene that lad.

 

[Groke]

Why hasn't jack played in the middle since our last win?

 

[Brewster's millions]

Pep saying after the game. He isn’t in the right moment to make tactical and creative changes. Wtf! Those are the words of someone who wants the sack

He had already decided to leave before the start of this dip persuaded him to change his mind.

 

[footballmanager]

We scored goals for fun in the first season. We scored bundles. The defensive lapses were primarily by the goalkeeper. This isn't the same football.

yeah now its actually worse, which is a bit shocking to me tbh

 

[doobyedoobye]

Starting to wonder if this season is actually good for our fans!

A reality check for all.. Thank god it happened now under Pep and not under the next manager.. I actually think this might work out for the best ..

 

[Scottyboi]

The only tactic that worked in the first half was getting it to Grealish. It took us 10 minutes of the second half to do it again. Ridiculous really.

Was found plenty of times in the first half and absolutely fuck all come from it, I think Doku against Cash with that many 1v1s would have done better.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Has Pep said he's so so proud yet?

No he said all the players were fucking useless, mard and didn't give a fuck, just like all the cunts and mardarses that infest the matchday thread .

What is the point of your post ffs ?

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Lost it through poor game management.

Dick changed it for Villa, Pep didnt for City.......do things when you can not when you must.

Statement of the bleedin obvious (but very sensitive)....

We need a rebuild, refit & refresh at all levels of the football dept.

Imo, it's not worth trying to make new parts work on a broken machine, irrespective of how good and successful that machine has been.

We're getting a new DoF.

We're getting new players.

We're getting a new stand.

Is there anything else we shoud be considering/getting ??

I recall reading two books about Pep's time at Barca & Muchen and thinking that, with the intense pressure & stress he puts himself under, we'd probably get 3 seasons out of him.....and we' ve got 10 and the most amazing success and experiences.

Football is not worth risking your health for, and as City fans we know that probably better than most fans.

Some of the players need a break and a change, and perhaps Pep does too.

I wouldnt be supprised if he's already chatting confidentially with Khaldoon about a new coach coming in for next season.

Pep deserves a break to enjoy his golf,travel and family......and a legacy at City thats is unlikely to ever be surpassed !!

 

[pbueno16]

Why hasn't jack played in the middle since our last win?

Can't be worse or slower than Gundo who desperately needs to rest.