Aston Villa v Sunderland Post-Match Thread

[hawkeye]

wouldnt we be better off getting relegated than having to put up with Big Sam anti-football?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Sunderland's goal was a bit lucky, could have landed in row Z and they are not a bad team.  That said, we are a shambles, poor tactics, lack of creativity, dodgy defensive set up and unlucky to boot.

We will really struggle to stay up this year, I really can't work out why we are so poor.

Agreed. Sunderland to their credit played as a team; defended and attacked as a team. We on the other hand look so bloody disjointed you'd think the players met in the car park before the game for the first time.

[brian green]

The big plus that anybody coming in to take over would be that they are not Gerard Houllier.   We have to win a few games quickly.   It is no good poncing about and getting rid of Houllier in March it will be too late by then.

I seem to recall that last week those of us who were pointing out that Houllier had to be replaced immediately were called "idiots" on the Houllier thread.

[PaulWinch again]

wouldnt we be better off getting relegated than having to put up with Big Sam anti-football?

Yes in the long run, and I genuinely believe it. If you have Allardyce in charge, there is no point in bothering.

[TaxDodger]

Does anybody have Martin Jol's number?

[citizenDJ]

It's an awful awful time to switch managers.....but I think that it could worth the risk. Apart from anything else, there are managers available immediately - Jol, Allardyce, Hodgson(?!).....

This shit would never have happened under Bob Bradley...

[PONGO49]

I'd still rather Houllier than Allardyce, I couldn't stomach him managing Villa.

at least sam gets teams fighting together as 1. i dont want him either, but between the 2 its big sam

[eastie]

For whatever reason these players are not giving their all for the manager- we will not survive with these displays- why he is not getting the best out of them is open to question but the players should hang their heads in shame- do they really care about Aston villa?

As for houllier I have been behind him but something is very wrong- he either has to be backed to bring in 4 or 5 players or has to go- he will not get the best from these players.

[Arsey]

Is Kevin Mac still at the club?

[Mellin]

wouldnt we be better off getting relegated than having to put up with Big Sam anti-football?

The fact that question has to be asked (and I nearly did so myself), means Big Sam is not the man. For anyone. Ever.

[Brian Taylor]

Wht not?..a new manager is not foing to save us with present squad
I don't think there is any money in the pot now or for a good while yet.
Call t 'Get rid of Houllier' are same as Get rid of MoN get ready of DoL..blah..needs complete restructure..
 Get radical..

We need money to save ourselves..Lots of it!
Randy plainly does not have access to the funds required anymore.
Therefore it is obvious if there is an interested new buyer out there they should make their move..now!
Bleating on about Houllier will do nothing to help..we need a new source of funding.

Are you serious?

Wht not?..a new manager is not going to save us with present squad
I don't think there is any money in the pot now or for a good while yet.
Call t 'Get rid of Houllier' are same as Get rid of MoN get ready of DoL..blah..needs complete restructure..
 

[aldridgeboy]

Its amazing how basically the same team that in the  last few years has been fighting for  a euro place and wembley appearances are now being rolled over by mediocre teams at home.

Amazing? Disgraceful I would call it!!
I was originally of the mind to give him a transfer window and til the end of the season. But enough is enough!!

[Grande Pablo]

Give the job back to KMac.  Whoever is in charge, who can be attract to a bottom 3 club?

[hipkiss92]

wouldnt we be better off getting relegated than having to put up with Big Sam anti-football?

Yes in the long run, and I genuinely believe it. If you have Allardyce in charge, there is no point in bothering.

Because in the long run having Allardyce in charge ruined Bolton?

[PONGO49]

wouldnt we be better off getting relegated than having to put up with Big Sam anti-football?

The fact that question has to be asked (and I nearly did so myself), means Big Sam is not the man. For anyone. Ever.

i prefer to play anti football in the prem than good football in the championship