VillaCas Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, bobzy said: Didn't we all think this would take time in the summer? Has the money really gone to our heads that much? No I didn't think it would take time - I thought that we would never be outside the top 8 and would improve as the season went on. I didn't think we would be on 7 points after 7 games and looking down rather than up I'm not sure of what your "money" comment means but spending £50m in this division should almost g'tee at least a top 6 position RDM did a poor job of recruitment (IMO) by neglecting to reinforce the midfield sufficiently. For me he needs to turn it around next time out. Im not happy to limp along with him and write the season off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Deisler123 said: Who else is an option, guys? Gary Rowett. As well as doing a fine job at Blues, he is also a Villa fan. Edited September 14, 2016 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted September 14, 2016 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2016 On route back from VP and can honestly say that performance was abysmal. I didn't want RDM, I thought he was the wrong man for the job and I've seen nothing so far to do anything other than convince me I was right. That second half was a disgrace, I don't care how long he has been in the job, the difficulties, the changes or whatever else people may wish to offer. People will say it's too soon to say but for me I see no reason to stick with him. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mantis said: Yep. I could probably just about accept these results but it's the way in which the same **** things happens every game, right down to the exact minutes of the late equalisers almost. So when is this going to become a universal opinion....and not just a bunch of killjoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godders Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 8 minutes ago, Deisler123 said: I still think RDM should be given another 5 games to turn things around. If less than 2-3 wins in 5 games, he is out. I was hoping Pellegrini can come to Villa, but he clearly wants more money than what can be offered in this league. Who else is an option, guys? Well Tony, not sure on coaches personally. Glad to see your ambition with trying to get Pellegrini in though. If I may also add tough that these 2-3 wins need to be convincing. I don't want to see a team go 1 up inside 10 mins and look to defend that lead for the rest of the game. Especially with the league's best strikers up front. We're a big fish in a small pond here. We need to kill them off. We need to be ruthless. We're Aston Villa ffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mantis said: Yep. I could probably just about accept these results but it's the way in which the same **** things happens every game, right down to the exact minutes of the late equalisers almost. Oh come on that's not fair. It's not exact minutes at all. It's 85,86 and 87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 11 minutes ago, jim said: Can't see him lasting long at this rate. Xia doesn't strike me as a man with much patience. It was his appointment. Maybe he should stop meddling in the football side of things and/or sack himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted September 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2016 If we don't win the next match I can see Xia pulling the trigger. There is NO WAY that he will stand for us being within spitting distance of the relegation places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, VillaCas said: No I didn't think it would take time - I thought that we would never be outside the top 8 and would improve as the season went on. I didn't think we would be on 7 points after 7 games and looking down rather than up I'm not sure of what your "money" comment means but spending £50m in this division should almost g'tee at least a top 6 position Honestly? I think your expectations on a complete turnaround from third worst PL team ever to never outside the top 8 the next season are a bit unrealistic. To expect an almost entirely new starting eleven to be gelling and playing that consistently early on is a bit much. It can happen for sure - but it's very much unlikely. My "money" comment means exactly what it sounds like. We spent loads of money so we should be winning games straight away. Because we've thrown the money round, and not looking at anything else at all. Want it now, want it now. Edited September 14, 2016 by bobzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Anyone would be better than RDM right now. We have a decent squad, but one that keeps being hit around the head by some questions tactical decisions. Really hope Tony isn't a man of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 1 minute ago, MachoFantastico said: We have a decent squad, I'm sorry, I would totally agree if it we'rent for the midfield, everybody and their mother knew/knows how weak this is. We should have gone for another! Gardner is pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 It is looking more and more likely that RDM bought all these forward players with very little plan or idea how to play them. There is no system or no cohesion. Our line ups are so incredibly unbalanced. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I would think that Xia has already started the search... he'll be planning ahead in case he needs to pull the trigger in 2/5/10/20 games. I think RDM needs to get at least 2 convincing wins in the next 4 matches to stop Xia sacking him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I'm sorry, I would totally agree if it we'rent for the midfield, everybody and their mother knew/knows how weak this is. We should have gone for another! Gardner is pants. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: On route back from VP and can honestly say that performance was abysmal. I didn't want RDM, I thought he was the wrong man for the job and I've seen nothing so far to do anything other than convince me I was right. That second half was a disgrace, I don't care how long he has been in the job, the difficulties, the changes or whatever else people may wish to offer. People will say it's too soon to say but for me I see no reason to stick with him. I never seen the game tonight, so I am not in a position to talk from the heart or the head. I do respect your opinion and its good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Its not gonna get any better, he simply doesnt know what to do. Hes been given the best possible tools by the chairman, there is no excuse. 4 strikers? I mean wtf is that all about. So unbalanced. He just cant see whats in front of him. How can someone who has been in football so long serve up that pile of shit. Im so angry right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: On route En route... Sorry, that's probably unnecessary after today's result but it does bug me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 No more gambles ffs, get someone proven in. rowett is the man we need here. Ffs he can get a awful blouse defence to keep three clean sheets in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Surely we have learned from Lambert, Garde e.t.c sticking with a manager who is clearly out his depth isn't going to work Since RDM last managed in this division things have changed he hasn't Edited September 14, 2016 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, bobzy said: Honestly? I think your expectations on a complete turnaround from third worst PL team ever to never outside the top 8 the next season are a bit unrealistic. To expect an almost entirely new starting eleven to be gelling and playing that consistently early on is a bit much. It can happen for sure - but it's very much unlikely. My "money" comment means exactly what it sounds like. We spent loads of money so we should be winning games straight away. Because we've thrown the money round, and not looking at anything else at all. Want it now, want it now. I DO want it now - or do you think that the "money has gone to my head" wanting to compete with footballing giants such as Huddersfield, Brentford and Barnsley? Should we be in the top 8 by now? of course we should. There is no way that a team who has spent the kind of money we have should be 2 points below Burton, even at this early stage I'm sure DrX will not be as patient as you seem to be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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