Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic Match Thread

[pauliewalnuts]

The next 45 minutes are absolutely crucial for us.

As well as the obvious points issue, lose to this lot, and can you imagine how much worse the confidence will be?

[paul_e]

Thought Ireland was the worst I've ever seen him, then oon 27 minutes he picked out Benteke over the top and from then on he was finding space, getting on the ball and the best route forward for us. He still can#t tackle, but we don't have anyone else to play that role.

Agree with Monty that the thing wrong is the formation. Apart from lacking quality almost everywhere :-)

Largely agree.  He was easily the worst player on pitch for the first 25minutes, he did improve afterwards but I'd still take him off for Westwood at half time.

Lichaj has been terrible, far too central defensively which gave Beausejour far too much space when Wigan were bossing possession, offers nothing going forward either.

I think Bennett, Weimann, Bannan and Lowton have generally been good and Benteke went from terrible to threatening once we started getting a foot on the ball.

[Fergal]

Is our great leader at the game?

Apparently so.

Wonder what he thinks?

[Toronto Villa]

Being a Villa fan is like watching your sister getting fucked whilst Randy Lerner secretly wanks in the corner.

fuck me that's some statement, on top of "I wish I supported Wigan". You really have come out with some bollocks.

[PaulWinch again]

At least with Bennett I've seen him go past a man, I've never seen Lichaj do that he's shit. Herd is massively overrated by some Villa fans because he came in with a bit of bite last year, but he's fucking rubbish as well. Awful, end of. No excuses this is shit.

Paul, what has Herd done to you, you've turning into a screaming little girl. We have a make shift team, Herd is being asked to play in a position he's no familar with, there's no defensive cover from the midfield, the full backs are constantly exposed and caught out of position but in your eyes it's all Herd's fault. Not just today, it's every bloody game.

There's not a great deal to cheer about admitedly but the least we can expect is the players to put a shift in, something no matter where he plays, Herd never fails to deliver. Massively overrated? Nah. Scapegoat for some? Absolutely.

It's not all Herd's fault, hence I've mentioned Lichaj and Bennett being poor. However he's not a good player. By definition of your defence of him you must see he's not playing well. As I say I don't blame him alone and he does put a shift in, but he's just not good enough to start for Villa. There are plenty of others who fall into that category.

[Lamb_Stockmix]

Being a Villa fan is like watching your sister getting fucked whilst Randy Lerner secretly wanks in the corner.

My lap top is broken and I'm after spitting tea all over my desktop reading that!!!!

Hilarious! And True.

Fortunately I don't have a sister. Otherwise I wouldn't watch.

[Tuscans]

Oh Lambert we only have 45 mins to change this....make the changes at half time, they're bloody calling out for them

[PaulWinch again]

The next 45 minutes are absolutely crucial for us.

As well as the obvious points issue, lose to this lot, and can you imagine how much worse the confidence will be?

Indeed it's huge, now come on Villa grow a pair.

[Irish villain]

Well HT..... Well despite all my moaning we were getting a bit better towards the end of the first half...

All it takes is a scrappy villa goal and we could grow in confidence. We are due a slice of luck aren't we?

So sad we have been reduced to hoping for a scrappy goal against Wigan.  I could cry.

I am trying not to get as emotionally involved this season. I was a wreck during April and May last year, trying to 'hope for the best' this time around. I'm beginning to get used to the struggle for survival. 

I wouldn't go too attacking, a point against them would at least maintain the status quo.

[Lamb_Stockmix]

Being a Villa fan is like watching your sister getting fucked whilst Randy Lerner secretly wanks in the corner.

fuck me that's some statement, on top of "I wish I supported Wigan". You really have come out with some bollocks.

Both obviously said in jest.

[paul_e]

Tempo is the key, when we upped it we got on top, need to come out strong and keep that up.

[tauntonvilla]

Can't ever imagine myselft suggesting Albrighton's introduction, having the pile of shite on the pitch at the minute is quite enough, without adding to it thank you!

[onje_villa]

At least with Bennett I've seen him go past a man, I've never seen Lichaj do that he's shit. Herd is massively overrated by some Villa fans because he came in with a bit of bite last year, but he's fucking rubbish as well. Awful, end of. No excuses this is shit.

Paul, what has Herd done to you, you've turning into a screaming little girl. We have a make shift team, Herd is being asked to play in a position he's no familar with, there's no defensive cover from the midfield, the full backs are constantly exposed and caught out of position but in your eyes it's all Herd's fault. Not just today, it's every bloody game.

There's not a great deal to cheer about admitedly but the least we can expect is the players to put a shift in, something no matter where he plays, Herd never fails to deliver. Massively overrated? Nah. Scapegoat for some? Absolutely.

Agreed.

[Fergal]

Being a Villa fan is like watching your sister getting fucked whilst Randy Lerner secretly wanks in the corner.

fuck me that's some statement, on top of "I wish I supported Wigan". You really have come out with some bollocks.

He has a point though...

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I just hope the fans can really get behind the lads. We look for large parts of the game like we're playing with 9 or 10 players. Maybe than banner on the Holte should read "11th Man".