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Author Topic: Should we be worried about relegation  (Read 44069 times)

Offline gervilla

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #60 on: November 27, 2010, 09:34:29 PM »
Well I hope GH has some aces up his sleeve for the transfer window coz I am worried. But then again we should have our injured stars back soon like..Petrov (legs gone) NRC (cant pass or score when through on the keeper) Sidwell ( cant even impersonate a footballer) and the goal machine that is Emile. Bright future ? Maybe in the Championship. The performances in the last week were that bad.
Wake up and smell the coffee indeed.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #61 on: November 27, 2010, 09:34:34 PM »
We're fucked for now really. But once we get players back and have had the benefit of 2-3 signings, then I think we can find some form and go on a run. We'll probably end up mid-table.

However, the scary scenario is, we go on a piss poor run now and it's the sort of thing that's hard to shake off, as Newcastle found. So no matter what standard the squad, sometimes when you hit a bad run, pulling out of it takes a lot.

I would say at least though, because the side is so young in areas and we've had so many injuries, there's not really so much expectation or pressure on us. Certainly no one here (I hope) is gonna start getting on the backs of the local lads trying their best. But this is deep end time. Clark had a good game today, but he could have a mare next game up. Bannan's hit a brick wall in the last couple of games too. But they'll get the benefit of doubt.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #62 on: November 27, 2010, 09:36:45 PM »
The difference with us and Newcastle is that it was a complete joke behind the scenes with everyone back stabbing each other. We don't have that at Villa, and we have amongst the most unified set ups in all areas of the club. Adversity makes you stronger, and we have some of the most experienced heads around to get us through this.

Offline sfx412

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #63 on: November 27, 2010, 09:41:48 PM »
Yes we should, several more defeats and we will be far behind those above us and with the next few games coming it could happen, that small gap to freedom could become too big.
Plus the returning players aren't going to be up for it as Carew and Collins showed today, as Gabby has when he came back. We don't have a pre season to get them warmed up, its bring em in even if they  are on crutches, at the moment, how daft is that.
Then of course we have Mr negative himself. He's about as inspiring as a wet, stale doughnut on a cold day. If you were a player would you be inspired by a bloke who picks that team, those tactics today.
Then his main excuse afterwards. Arsenal were a far better side and we had several injuries, but that's football, sometimes its like that. Reminded me of Marvin the Paranoid Robot.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #64 on: November 27, 2010, 09:44:08 PM »
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Offline SoccerHQ

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #65 on: November 27, 2010, 09:47:23 PM »
Gabby was excellent for 70 minutes against Manure though.

Ah good another manager Malcolm hates, didn't take him long.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #66 on: November 27, 2010, 10:22:29 PM »
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don't think about it. You'll hurt yourself trying to figure him out.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #67 on: November 27, 2010, 10:27:09 PM »
Rejoice!

The Riddler Returns.

Offline damon loves JT

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #68 on: November 27, 2010, 10:37:38 PM »
The username `Mr Negative himself' already exists. Please try again

Offline Risso

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #69 on: November 27, 2010, 10:44:57 PM »
When we have a defence as poor as we do, led by Richard Dunne who is as mobile as an oil rig, we should be worried. 

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #70 on: November 27, 2010, 11:08:38 PM »
You know what's weird? The worse Villa do, the more I get the bug to get myself down VP again. Haven't been this season due to lack of money and generally being more busy than I expected, but I'm going to make the effort come January.

When we're doing well I'm quite content to watch on the box.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #71 on: November 27, 2010, 11:09:35 PM »
We will be fine, but we do need to start picking up some points quickly.

I notice that Big Sam went straight for the injury card today in his post-match interview.   Full credit again to Gerrard for not blaming the injuries and only mentioning it in response to a question.

We need to be patient and give him time, he will get things right.

Offline damon loves JT

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #72 on: November 27, 2010, 11:11:36 PM »
You know what's weird? The worse Villa do, the more I get the bug to get myself down VP again.

It's strange, isn't it. It's not like following the Villa unless it's backs to the wall. I actually think that if we won games 2-0 I would lose interest completely

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #73 on: November 27, 2010, 11:14:06 PM »
You know what's weird? The worse Villa do, the more I get the bug to get myself down VP again.

It's strange, isn't it. It's not like following the Villa unless it's backs to the wall. I actually think that if we won games 2-0 I would lose interest completely

it's at times like this that we "all Villa everywhere" need to be rallying together. Instead, look around this place as an example a lot of people would rather have the knives out. I know things aren't great, but you'd think it was April and are were 10 points adrift from some of the posts.

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Re: Should we be worried about relegation
« Reply #74 on: November 27, 2010, 11:22:47 PM »
In most of my years following the Villa, defying the expectation of failure was the closest we got to a sense of triumph. It's a funny thing to get nostalgic for, but there it is.

 


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