Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic Post-Match Thread

[Boz]

12 of those 15 goals have been conceded with Westwood on the bench.

3-5-2 isn't working.
Dropping or subbing Westwood isn't working.
Playing various midfields without a dominant figure isn't working.
A midfield who consistently blast the ball backwards at defenders isn't working.
Resorting to hoofing it in the vague direction of Benteke isn't working.
Constantly giving the ball away at our own throw-ins isn't helping.

This is the point where I no longer think that Lambert is going to put it right. But most depressingly, I can't think of anyone I'd rather bring in.

Spot on. Our football is proving too easy for the opposition to nullify.

Lambert's strategy of a young team isn't working. If it was based on a safe league position with a team containing some experienced players it would make more sense, but it's turning out to be an experiment that is looking like a disaster.

[Ross]

The fundamental flaw was the lack of premier league experience. That was his decision, his policy and it is not working and shows no signs of working. I've seen a few 'with hindsight' comments, but there was plenty of us worried about it back in the summer. I don't really want to change manager now, sometimes you just have to stick it out.

If we had a vaguely competent board, I would want them to call an urgent meeting to get some answers from PL, and a list of targets. If its more of the same, then maybe get rid.  Unfortunately the board have shown any signs of competence since the halcyon days of the takeover.

[Matt C]

Nothing you wouldnt expect him to say. While Lambert giving the players a public slating might make us feel a little better its hardly going to do much for some clearly damaged confidence.

[Tuscans]

The unsettling thing is that none of the opposition have to work or do anything magical to score againts us...we are gifting goal and chances and are easily the most unorganised, spineless team in this league

[andyh]

Thanks for the good wishes for my lad, gents.
He was in brum last night, go separated from his mates is a club, went outside to ring them to find out where they were and then got bundled into a car by 3 blokes. The drove off, eventually beating him up, pinching his phone and ID, and then dumping him.
I have never heard anything like it, its like a bloody mafia story.
His face is bruised and swollen, but no lasting damage, although its shook his confidence, he is generally a quiet lad who doesnt like clubbing.

Still it got me out of watching that shite !

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Comparing this season to last season after 20 games (when we stood 11th):

5 less points; 7 less goals scored ; 10 more goals conceeded

Jesus. That's worrying

[VinnieChase84]

More worryingly though. Lambert has just been on the radio and said 'IF' he brings anyone else into the club in Jan it will only be lower league players as that's all the funding he's been given

[Somniloquism]

It was interesting though watching the players reactions after each goal. First one and Weimann and Bannan are trying to gee the lads on again. 2nd (and killer goal), most of the defenders are heads down. 3rd one, all the team are heads down with Ireland squatting as if he is taking a shit (or praying). As mentioned, without the experience you can see them just sag. Clark is doing fuck all as captain but being as he is barely out of nappies himself in terms of age and playing experience, there isn't much else he can do.

[devilla]

Today, I have missed my first home game for nearly 20 years. My son, home from uni and out with his pals, was beaten up last night and I spent the afternoon at the hospital with him.
It seems like I picked a good game to miss.

I' d still like to get my hands on the fckers who did it though.

Hope your son's ok mate.

[Brian Taylor]

Come back Robbie!!
http://www.examiner.com/article/robbie-keane-to-return-to-aston-villa-on-loan-for-a-second-time

[TonyD]

Take care guys.  Shit, shave and a shower.  Then out for a few scoups. Might I suggest you do the same.

UTV

[rutski]

Comparing this season to last season after 20 games (when we stood 11th):

5 less points; 7 less goals scored ; 10 more goals conceeded

Jesus. That's worrying

what has that got to do with our present situation? do you pine for those days? do you want tsm back, no it aint good but your comments aint gonig to help anyone?

[saunders_heroes]

More worryingly though. Lambert has just been on the radio and said 'IF' he brings anyone else into the club in Jan it will only be lower league players as that's all the funding he's been given

Did he really say that? If so, we're goners.

[London Villan]

Why have we got the only billionaire that's got bored with his little toy...

[Tuscans]

Lets hope he's playing mind games with Lerner and telling him he needs cash or we're doomed.