Aston Villa v Bradford City Post-Match Thread

[LeeB]

I can't bring myself to read the thread, having shivering my way through the second half last night I'm in no mood to relive it.

First half I thought we were decent, we stayed composed and made chances and going in one up it should have all been set up to squeeze the life out of them. Instead, we shit ourselves when they didn't just roll over. We lack leadership on the pitch, players with the character to lift others either by word or example.

This is our problem.

[hilts_coolerking]

I can't bring myself to read the thread, having shivering my way through the second half last night I'm in no mood to relive it.

First half I thought we were decent, we stayed composed and made chances and going in one up it should have all been set up to squeeze the life out of them. Instead, we shit ourselves when they didn't just roll over. We lack leadership on the pitch, players with the character to lift others either by word or example.

This is our problem.

It's not just on the pitch though - the club lacks any sort of leadership anywhere.

[itbrvilla]

I can't bring myself to read the thread, having shivering my way through the second half last night I'm in no mood to relive it.

First half I thought we were decent, we stayed composed and made chances and going in one up it should have all been set up to squeeze the life out of them. Instead, we shit ourselves when they didn't just roll over. We lack leadership on the pitch, players with the character to lift others either by word or example.

This is our problem.

No leadership anywhere.

[oldham_villa]

They keep telling us its an entertainment business. Well I am not putting up with paying a lot of money for that. Steven Ireland can kiss my ring, I have never ever witnessed a player with less commitment, even Curcic had more determination.

[Pat McMahon]

I've been saying all season, we need physical presence, experience and a few mongrels who eat batshit for fun.

[rob_bridge]

They keep telling us its an entertainment business. Well I am not putting up with paying a lot of money for that. Steven Ireland can kiss my ring, I have never ever witnessed a player with less commitment, even Curcic had more determination.

I will never ever disagree with this comment. I'm not sure there is a Villa fan who could.

[Dr Butler]

not sure why Bent came on when it was crying out for a winger to get wide and get a ball in from the wide areas...young Carruthers at least would of given us that.

Bannan ? shocking last night, the new Ray "the crab" Wilkins...never seemed to pass the ball forward.

UTV
The Doc

[villajk]

I've just received an email from the Villa thanking me for my support last night.

[onje_villa]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21159653

An obvious conclusion!

An excellent article. Sounds like he spends his time on these forums!

[Concrete John]

I can't bring myself to read the thread, having shivering my way through the second half last night I'm in no mood to relive it.

First half I thought we were decent, we stayed composed and made chances and going in one up it should have all been set up to squeeze the life out of them. Instead, we shit ourselves when they didn't just roll over. We lack leadership on the pitch, players with the character to lift others either by word or example.

This is our problem.

Indeed.

It seems that everytime we get a set back, as in concede a goal, they go into their shells and stay there.  People stop looking for the ball and trying things, which results in a lack of options and then a hoof to Benteke.

It's Lambert's job to fix it, but personally I'm not sure how to go about it other than signing a captain type in midfield.

[Dr Butler]

I've just received an email from the Villa thanking me for my support last night.

and me !

maybe I should send one to the players,  thanking them for their lack of support....

UTV
The Doc

[onje_villa]

I mentioned this a few pages ago but has anyone else noticed how little the strikers work the channels ...

I noticed with Benteke a couple of weeks back that his reaction to us getting the ball out wide was to trot off to the far post or beyond and stand theer waiting for a cross, rather than stay on his toes and look to get between or ahead of defenders when the time is right.

H's only started to do this recently, and it was no accident that his goal last night came from the one occasion (that I recall) where he made a well timed run towards the near post.

He must be doing this under instruction.

I agree, I think his movement in the box needs a lot of work. I just think you need him and Andi playing and some width. Dare I say it? 44 effing 2.

[onje_villa]

We pick ourselves up right about now and go again brother, right about now, we pick ourselves up right about now, we pick ourselves up and go again, pickpickpickpickpickpick right about now we pick ourselves up and go again, right about now, we pick ourselves up and go again go again go again gain gain gain. The funk so Villa, right about now.

AGGHGHHHHHGHGHGHHHHHHHHHHGGHGHHHHHHH!

[itbrvilla]

I've just received an email from the Villa thanking me for my support last night.

and me !

maybe I should send one to the players,  thanking them for their lack of support....

UTV
The Doc

I just replied 'Dont think I'll bother thanks, same as the club.'

[villajk]

I've just received an email from the Villa thanking me for my support last night.

and me !

maybe I should send one to the players,  thanking them for their lack of support....

UTV
The Doc

I just replied 'Dont think I'll bother thanks, same as the club.'

I shall send an email to Mr Lerner on 1st February, 2013 thanking him for our new players he has purchased in This January transfer window.