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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: shaunreynolds on August 13, 2017, 07:11:08 AM

Title: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: shaunreynolds on August 13, 2017, 07:11:08 AM: Looking at our Next 3 fixtures and based on how we are playing at the moment I am struggling to see where our points are going to come from. If we haven't got 2 out of 3 wins from those games SB's position is under serious doubt and could even be untenable. The Transfer window closes 6 days after the BC game and we then have an 8 day break before our next game Brentford (H), lots of work to be done in that 2 weeks.... I still believe we can do something this season and go up but its clear the Villa wont do it the easy way and make sure we're on this rollercoaster until May 6th.....
The next 3 are Reading (A) Norwich (H) and Bristol City (A)
UTV
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on August 13, 2017, 07:41:13 AM: I can see us scraping a point from Bristol.

Down by Christmas.

More seriously we need a bounce back from Reading very badly to stop this losing run before it becomes the habit it has in the past.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: myf on August 13, 2017, 08:35:15 AM: I'd be surprised if we bounced back from yesterday's mauling with a result at reading on Tuesday
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: ldavfc4eva on August 13, 2017, 09:06:10 AM: Can see us being turned over by a similar score line if Reading turn up and play like they can.

If that happens Bruce out for me, he has had long enough now and we look to be going backwards not forwards. Who comes in though is another matter
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Des Little on August 13, 2017, 09:20:48 AM: I really don't know what to expect on Tuesday, however given the noises he's making and the radio silence from the board after yesterday's game, should the worst happen I genuinely think he'll walk, or there'll be a 'mutual consent' announcement. He just seems like a man trying to stop a runaway train, and failing.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: mr underhill on August 13, 2017, 09:41:20 AM: he's already toast - he knows it, we know it, the board know it. What we need is decisive action now, not in a month or two month's time. By then the damage will be irreparable for anyone coming in.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Three Spires Villa on August 13, 2017, 10:05:42 AM: Hopefully 4 points, reality maybe 2, from the next 3 games. Hasn't been good enough, and isn't good enough. Sticking with my prediction of 8th or 9th
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Ads on August 13, 2017, 10:08:04 AM: We need to win all three. After yesterday, it's tough to see.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: German James on August 13, 2017, 10:10:25 AM: Only three wins (and convincing ones at that) will do. As Ads says, I can't see that happening.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: OzVilla on August 13, 2017, 10:55:23 AM: Minimum 2 wins from the next 3 or I really think he'll be gone.

It's not just that we lost either, it was the manner and comprehensiveness that means he has not much margin for error, any repeat soon and he's toast.

He's had too long in the job to still deliver this shite.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 13, 2017, 11:17:21 AM: Quote from: ciggiesnbeer on August 13, 2017, 07:41:13 AM
I can see us scraping a point from Bristol.

Down by Christmas.

That was just a rumour that was spread around town.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 11:30:27 AM: We will beat Reading, Norwich and Bristol.

It's the Villa way.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: aj2k77 on August 13, 2017, 11:39:12 AM: Quote from: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 11:30:27 AM
We will beat Reading, Norwich and Bristol.

It's the Villa way.

No it isn't. When have the ''Villa way'' been winning tough games consistently?

This isn't 1996 anymore, we've been shit for 7 years solid. The Villa way is playing poor football and getting gubbed by clubs with much smaller resources.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 13, 2017, 11:45:30 AM: 4 pts from 9

sneak a 1 0 against Norwich after a cock up by goalie with Gabby putting the ball into an empty net with certain Villa fans calling Gabby a legend with SB really relieved after the result saying I will take any win at the moment .
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: mr underhill on August 13, 2017, 03:00:45 PM: a more likely scenario is that we lose against Reading and draw against Norwich which is then 2 points from 12 and the tin tack.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 03:05:34 PM: Quote from: aj2k77 on August 13, 2017, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 11:30:27 AM
We will beat Reading, Norwich and Bristol.

It's the Villa way.

No it isn't. When have the ''Villa way'' been winning tough games consistently?

This isn't 1996 anymore, we've been shit for 7 years solid. The Villa way is playing poor football and getting gubbed by clubs with much smaller resources.

I disagree.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Malandro on August 13, 2017, 04:18:06 PM: Quote from: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 03:05:34 PM
Quote from: aj2k77 on August 13, 2017, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 11:30:27 AM
We will beat Reading, Norwich and Bristol.

It's the Villa way.

No it isn't. When have the ''Villa way'' been winning tough games consistently?

This isn't 1996 anymore, we've been shit for 7 years solid. The Villa way is playing poor football and getting gubbed by clubs with much smaller resources.

I disagree.

Not sure how you can disagree with the facts given.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 13, 2017, 04:22:37 PM: Pretty sure we've won 3 league games in a row once in 7 years. Hardly the Villa way.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Ads on August 13, 2017, 05:22:57 PM: There is a 14 year gap in those facts.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Boz on August 13, 2017, 05:47:34 PM: I expect us to be in the bottom three after Tuesday and probably still be there after the following two games
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 13, 2017, 05:59:57 PM: I struggle to see more than 4 points from the next 3 games, feels more likely it will be less. We really need a positive reaction against Reading, more likely though Bruce is going to go down the Gregory/McLeish route of becoming more scared of losing than trying to win the game.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Ads on August 13, 2017, 06:04:17 PM: It does seem make or break. An away win would be huge, particularly if we join it up by beating Norwich.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: Goldie.7 on August 13, 2017, 06:36:06 PM: If he's still here for the next three fixtures his remit will be 7 points minimum. We'll then have 8 from 15 which is still very average, anything less and I won't be fearing the worst.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 13, 2017, 06:47:21 PM: Will be another false dawn will win at reading and scramble a point at home v Norwich. This is not 100%steve Bruce at fault but he does need to appreciate our players strengths not many of them are box to box players which is his natural lay out
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: mr underhill on August 13, 2017, 08:42:14 PM: we will lose at Reading and draw against Norwich and Dave Moyes will be announced as our latest dour antediluvian manager. Happy days!
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: brian green on August 13, 2017, 08:50:31 PM: Agree Mr U. Another charmless, unsmiling, very rich, football neanderthal.
Title: Re: Next 3 fixtures
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 13, 2017, 09:11:44 PM: Quote from: AV5nobs on August 13, 2017, 11:30:27 AM
We will beat Reading, Norwich and Bristol.

It's the Villa way.
When are you going to keep your promise and repost the Cardiff match prediction you scorned?