rubberman Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 7 hours ago, NottingVilla said: We'll have to deal with ACON again in the winter, this is another concern. Not this season thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Mjvilla said: Not quite getting the Leeds love in as much as others. They've had a VERY fortunate fixture list thus far. They go to Cardiff and Wednesday next 2. Much better barometer of where they are, in my opinion. I also think 1 or 2 of their players are luxury like and may struggle during the long winter. You could say same about our set of fixtures barring boro, reading and Cardiff we have not really played anyone decent. We haven't played wolves, Leeds any of the Sheffield clubs or Fulham yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 AFCON has been moved to the summer hasn't it or does that no kick in for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 8 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: Getting play offs would not be a failure but it would be the bare minimum really to keep Bruce in the job. I think we need a few more wins next week to get really excited about the p word. Play-off loss would be a massive failure though with his budget, squad and promotion specialist reputation anything but top 2 is failure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 15 minutes ago, Zatman said: Play-off loss would be a massive failure though with his budget, squad and promotion specialist reputation anything but top 2 is failure Couldn't agree more. I can't believe how low our standards have dropped under Bruce. We have the most expensively assembled squad in Championship history and people think scrapping into the play-offs should be viewed as successful. Bloody hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomvilla7 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The next 2 games against Burton (A) & Bolton (H) I think will tell us where we are. Win both those comfortably and we will be back in the mix. They are games that we would have struggled & drawn last year so hoping to see a marked improvement & continue our good run of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, rodders0223 said: AFCON has been moved to the summer hasn't it or does that no kick in for a while? May have this wrong but my understanding is AFCON has been moved to summer months starting 2017. If correct that is one shroud that gloomy Villatalkers can cast off! Edited September 25, 2017 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 42 minutes ago, Bomvilla7 said: The next 2 games against Burton (A) & Bolton (H) I think will tell us where we are. Win both those comfortably and we will be back in the mix. They are games that we would have struggled & drawn last year so hoping to see a marked improvement & continue our good run of form. We need to go into those playing, and acting like billy big bollox. A mistake we always make is giving teams too much respect, they do the same with us to start with, but once they realise we are they for the taking they take the piss.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Zatman said: Play-off loss would be a massive failure though with his budget, squad and promotion specialist reputation anything but top 2 is failure We finished 13th last season so a top 6 finish would be a great improvement. To get top 2 you need to be be winning consistently and to do that you need to be putting teams under far more pressure than we do. Especially at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 35 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: We need to go into those playing, and acting like billy big bollox. 100%. We have a squad that the majority of this league could only dream of, going defensive against the likes of Burton isn't acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeordieVillan Posted September 25, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) This is our chance to cement our place at the top of end of the table. 2 wins in the next 2 games isn't an unreasonable expectation given the opposition, but its the kind of situation we have blown in the past. If we can get 6 points, we should be in play off spots by the time the weekend is over, and within a couples of wins of automatic promotion. More than anything else, it will be 4 wins on the bounce and 8 games unbeaten in the league, and I think the rest of the league, especially the other teams at the top will be looking over their shoulders. I also think the level of belief in the players and fans will be sky high. Regardless of what you think of Bruce, we look much better as team with Davis up top, and we are a different team altogether with Kodjia back. We have a goal threat up front and from 3 midfielders (Snodgrass, Adomah and Hourihane) and it will be very difficult for opposing teams to contain our front 5, even if we aren't playing with the fluency some would expect or hope. I'm not a big Bruce supporter, but the fans will all be increasingly behind him if the results continue as they are. Edited September 25, 2017 by GeordieVillan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Banana skins are not a myth, they are reality. We need to go into this game with confidence and swagger.....but total concentration and respect for the opposition, this team are not a bad footballing side. There are NO easy games in this league, teams may not be technically gifted, but they are physical and robust and have urgency about their play. You can spend all the money you like but.....Industry, will, desire and effort is intrinsic and it comes inexpensive as standard Never underestimate your opponent.....that is not the same as being scared of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Cardiff v Leeds (Tues) and Sheff Utd v Wolves (Weds). A win against Burton tomorrow would do us a whole world of good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 so basically: win the next two and things are looking on a upward trend. don't win the next two and we are doomed for all eternity. no pressure Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 57 minutes ago, GeordieVillan said: This is our chance to cement our place at the top of end of the table. 2 wins in the next 2 games isn't an unreasonable expectation given the opposition, but its the kind of situation we have blown in the past. If we can get 6 points, we should be in play off spots by the time the weekend is over, and within a couples of wins of automatic promotion. More than anything else, it will be 4 wins on the bounce and 8 games unbeaten in the league, and I think the rest of the league, especially the other teams at the top will be looking over their shoulders. I also think the level of belief in the players and fans will be sky high. Regardless of what you think of Bruce, we look much better as team with Davis up top, and we are a different team altogether with Kodjia back. We have a goal threat up front and from 3 midfielders (Snodgrass, Adomah and Hourihane) and it will be very difficult for opposing teams to contain our front 5, even if we aren't playing with the fluency some would expect or hope. I'm not a big Bruce supporter, but the fans will all be increasingly behind him if the results continue as they are. Spot on and if we do win the next 2 I want Bruce to come out fighting not towards us but to the league. We want promotion. Let's not shy away from it. Let's reenergise the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Bomvilla7 said: The next 2 games against Burton (A) & Bolton (H) I think will tell us where we are. Win both those comfortably and we will be back in the mix. They are games that we would have struggled & drawn last year I wouldn't say that as Bolton appear to be this season's Rotherham, who we beat home and away. In fact we took 10 points from 12 against Burton and Rotherham last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clip on mullet Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Burton game will not be straight forward. They'll be massively up for it. We need to be on top form to walk away with 3 points. However, if we have ambitions of finishing top two we should be winning these type of games. If we do win, I can see us going on a bit of a run, well beyond the Bolton game. A lot hinges on this one for me and I'm sure Brucie knows it. UTV!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 26 minutes ago, clip on mullet said: Burton game will not be straight forward. They'll be massively up for it. We need to be on top form to walk away with 3 points. However, if we have ambitions of finishing top two we should be winning these type of games. If we do win, I can see us going on a bit of a run, well beyond the Bolton game. A lot hinges on this one for me and I'm sure Brucie knows it. UTV!!!!!!!!! Not really when you consider the game after is wolves away and it's on sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 6 points and 5/6 goals from next 2 games! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted September 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2017 It would look even rosier has we punished Hull and Boro like we should have at home, we did enough to get at least 4 points instead of 2 out of those games. Win the next 2 and it’s game on! Buzzing for tomorrow already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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