CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I think it actually gets colder in here as it gets otter outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I think it actually gets colder in here as it gets otter outside. nice beaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarethRDR Posted June 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thank you. I just had it stuffed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Singapore today That's haze by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 19, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2013 High temp, high humidity too, I'm guessing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Haze is a prerequisite to a giant mutant lizard attack iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) High temp, high humidity too, I'm guessing... Bloody picture isn't loading, is it? Found another one. Edited June 19, 2013 by legov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I haven't read the previous few pages so I may be repeating what someone has said already. But what pisses me off, is Villa fans moaning at the tough fixture list at the start of the season. FFS you have to play everyone twice, so it makes no difference, if Villa have tough fixtures at the start then it obviously means there will be another period in the season when Villa have easier games. This constant moaning on here and on the Aston Villa fan group on FB is annoying me. ''The FA are against us, that is why they gave us hard fixtures at the start'', utter nonsense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Yeah I can see the picture.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I haven't read the previous few pages so I may be repeating what someone has said already. But what pisses me off, is Villa fans moaning at the tough fixture list at the start of the season. FFS you have to play everyone twice, so it makes no difference, if Villa have tough fixtures at the start then it obviously means there will be another period in the season when Villa have easier games. This constant moaning on here and on the Aston Villa fan group on FB is annoying me. ''The FA are against us, that is why they gave us hard fixtures at the start'', utter nonsense. I was pissed off when I saw the first few fixtures, then I realised that it's best to get these games out of the way as soon as possible. Who knows, we might even be able to get a point or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 19, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2013 I think the argument runs that a hard start can be psychologically damaging, as we could end up bottom of the table and having to play catch-up for weeks thereafter. The players lose confidence and may then struggle in the so-called "easy" fixtures due to the fear factor. Whereas a decent points haul in the first few games gives them confidence before taking on the bigger teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm quietly confident that we'll get a win in one of the opening games, which will give us a wee confidence boost. As long as we don't get battered it'll be grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 It's something to consider for sure, but I think Lambert has instilled good mental fortitude into our squad. Last season for example, we got tonked by Man Utd and bounced back the next match to smash Sunderland 6-1. The players always seemed up for it (towards the latter half of the season at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I think the argument runs that a hard start can be psychologically damaging, as we could end up bottom of the table and having to play catch-up for weeks thereafter. The players lose confidence and may then struggle in the so-called "easy" fixtures due to the fear factor. Whereas a decent points haul in the first few games gives them confidence before taking on the bigger teams. You could say the same had we been assigned to poor teams though. Lose to a team like Palace on the first day of the new season and you'll be really demoralised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 19, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 19, 2013 EDIT : Actually, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 19, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2013 I haven't read the previous few pages so I may be repeating what someone has said already. But what pisses me off, is Villa fans moaning at the tough fixture list at the start of the season. FFS you have to play everyone twice, so it makes no difference, if Villa have tough fixtures at the start then it obviously means there will be another period in the season when Villa have easier games. This constant moaning on here and on the Aston Villa fan group on FB is annoying me. ''The FA are against us, that is why they gave us hard fixtures at the start'', utter nonsense. Actually, I think it does make a difference, especially for a club in our position. But I actually think it's good to get the hard games out of the way early. Teams in the bottom half tend to pick up after christmas (compare the points after 19 games to the points after 38 games of the teams who finished around us) So to have a really hard fixture list in your run in would go some way to negating that. if you're not picking up points when everyone else is then you'll go backwards. But I think our fixture list is actually favourable. Relatively easy xmas period and relatively easy run in. it's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 At least we're not Norwich. Last four games are Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal. Not good if they're going to be in a relegation battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted June 19, 2013 Administrator Share Posted June 19, 2013 Please can you discuss the fixtures in the correct forum? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 19, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2013 Off Topic It does exactly what it says on the tin. Music, Films - anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Off Topic It does exactly what it says on the tin. Music, Films - anything. I wasn't sure about this, but the maths checks out. I've created an illustration to assist others. As you can see, Villa clearly falls under 'anything'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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