How much more can we bear?...

[Stu]

I'm staging my own little boycott of the world cup. It's a total circus, and the people that run it all have their fingers in the till.

Aside from that, Villa are rubbish again this season. Yeah, there's injuries to a couple of key players (Okore looked good before his injury, but he seems to have become the second coming of Franco Baresi since being sidelined), but this is Lambert's squad and there's no quality out there whatsoever, from the defence to attack there is nothing worthy of note (Guzan aside). It's a total nothing team that while they try hard, are just not up to the task of playing decent football.

[brian green]

After yesterday I would not even credit them with trying hard.  Several of our players, the worst example being KEA, have reduced just getting to a tackle in time not to be hurt by it to a fine art.   They make a show of trying hard but they are fooling nobody, least of all the opposition.

[aj2k77]

Based my thoughts .

45 years a Villa supporter .
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Ok, so just opinion. I would love you to be right in that case and Lambert turns into Arrigo Sacchi but I'm still scarred by the thought he got tactically outdone by a 4th divison manager last season.

[arnie66]

The hardest thing for me to take is that I love everything about our club apart from the current stewardship and team....and that's crazy. 

If anyone reading this sits in Trinity middle block B......

I was the bloke sat alone in his seat as the stand emptied, I sat there till I was asked to leave and I was just thinking to myself what a totally beautiful place this is, how it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every time I take my seat and how its been such a massive part of my life for 40 years and how it deserves better than what we have had for the last few years. 

Last night I realised that I have started to fall out of love with the game, and the frustration is that there's very little those of us who really care can do about it apart from sit back and watch it all happen because its totally out of our hands.

I haven't felt as bereft as I did yesterday for a very very long time.  I believed in the young and hungry philosophy because I thought it was another example of our great club taking a leadership position and sticking two fingers up to Sky and the modern game. 

I was wrong

[Billy Walker]

The hardest thing for me to take is that I love everything about our club apart from the current stewardship and team....and that's crazy. 

If anyone reading this sits in Trinity middle block B......

I was the bloke sat alone in his seat as the stand emptied, I sat there till I was asked to leave and I was just thinking to myself what a totally beautiful place this is, how it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every time I take my seat and how its been such a massive part of my life for 40 years and how it deserves better than what we have had for the last few years. 

Last night I realised that I have started to fall out of love with the game, and the frustration is that there's very little those of us who really care can do about it apart from sit back and watch it all happen because its totally out of our hands.

I haven't felt as bereft as I did yesterday for a very very long time.  I believed in the young and hungry philosophy because I thought it was another example of our great club taking a leadership position and sticking two fingers up to Sky and the modern game. 

I was wrong

You're not wrong Arnie.  Keep the faith.

[Big Dick Edwards]

The young and hungry policy isn't necessarily wrong, but the young and hungry players need to have the ability to play Premier League football. Half of our team sadly just aren't up to the mark.

[villa `cross the mersey]

The hardest thing for me to take is that I love everything about our club apart from the current stewardship and team....and that's crazy. 

If anyone reading this sits in Trinity middle block B......

I was the bloke sat alone in his seat as the stand emptied, I sat there till I was asked to leave and I was just thinking to myself what a totally beautiful place this is, how it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every time I take my seat and how its been such a massive part of my life for 40 years and how it deserves better than what we have had for the last few years. 

Last night I realised that I have started to fall out of love with the game, and the frustration is that there's very little those of us who really care can do about it apart from sit back and watch it all happen because its totally out of our hands.

I haven't felt as bereft as I did yesterday for a very very long time.  I believed in the young and hungry philosophy because I thought it was another example of our great club taking a leadership position and sticking two fingers up to Sky and the modern game. 

I was wrong

I feel the pain Arnie - I have another 10 years on top of your 40 and I too share your feelings -  I recall the dross during the 1960`s and to be perfectly honest this squad mirrors that one - no style, no class, no shape, poor leadership, totally out of its depth ...

Like many I have also fallen out of love with the game   ....  or should I say "business" .

[abc123cox]

The hardest thing for me to take is that I love everything about our club apart from the current stewardship and team....and that's crazy. 

If anyone reading this sits in Trinity middle block B......

I was the bloke sat alone in his seat as the stand emptied, I sat there till I was asked to leave and I was just thinking to myself what a totally beautiful place this is, how it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every time I take my seat and how its been such a massive part of my life for 40 years and how it deserves better than what we have had for the last few years. 

Last night I realised that I have started to fall out of love with the game, and the frustration is that there's very little those of us who really care can do about it apart from sit back and watch it all happen because its totally out of our hands.

I haven't felt as bereft as I did yesterday for a very very long time.  I believed in the young and hungry philosophy because I thought it was another example of our great club taking a leadership position and sticking two fingers up to Sky and the modern game. 

I was wrong

That's the exact feeling as me, I have 5 season tickets in my house with my kids and you can ask Legion how passionate we all are but I really don't know how much more we can take.

My eldest Georgia 11 for the 1st time in years has asked not to go anymore, to see the look on her face after the game yesterday was heartbreaking, she plays football for 3 different teams and loves every aspect of football, she always watches football on telephone no matter who is playing and being the kind hearted girl always wants the smaller teams to win.

I know she's not the same as you 40years strong but just wanted to let you know that the dire dross of football being played at villa park is even effecting her.

Can I keep doing this..... Change is needed.

[Walmley_Villa]

The current Villa are making it very hard for me to like football anymore. We have 3 season tickets but my 12 year old has no desire to attend anymore and has been to 3 games this season. My eldest loves Villa but I can see the disappointment on his face every time we leave VP. His dream would be to see us in the Champs League but I can't see it ever happening.

[Legion]

The hardest thing for me to take is that I love everything about our club apart from the current stewardship and team....and that's crazy. 

If anyone reading this sits in Trinity middle block B......

I was the bloke sat alone in his seat as the stand emptied, I sat there till I was asked to leave and I was just thinking to myself what a totally beautiful place this is, how it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every time I take my seat and how its been such a massive part of my life for 40 years and how it deserves better than what we have had for the last few years. 

Last night I realised that I have started to fall out of love with the game, and the frustration is that there's very little those of us who really care can do about it apart from sit back and watch it all happen because its totally out of our hands.

I haven't felt as bereft as I did yesterday for a very very long time.  I believed in the young and hungry philosophy because I thought it was another example of our great club taking a leadership position and sticking two fingers up to Sky and the modern game. 

I was wrong

That's the exact feeling as me, I have 5 season tickets in my house with my kids and you can ask Legion how passionate we all are but I really don't know how much more we can take.

My eldest Georgia 11 for the 1st time in years has asked not to go anymore, to see the look on her face after the game yesterday was heartbreaking, she plays football for 3 different teams and loves every aspect of football, she always watches football on telephone no matter who is playing and being the kind hearted girl always wants the smaller teams to win.

I know she's not the same as you 40years strong but just wanted to let you know that the dire dross of football being played at villa park is even effecting her.

Can I keep doing this..... Change is needed.

I can attest to that. That is a shame if she feels that way, but if she is rooting for the underdog can you ask her to wish for us to win on Saturday? See you there.

[abc123cox]

She's gunna come Saturday mate more for dad time then to watch us but another performance like recent and got a feeling that it will be me staying at home with her.

[SX150]

The hardest thing for me to take is that I love everything about our club apart from the current stewardship and team....and that's crazy. 

If anyone reading this sits in Trinity middle block B......

I was the bloke sat alone in his seat as the stand emptied, I sat there till I was asked to leave and I was just thinking to myself what a totally beautiful place this is, how it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck every time I take my seat and how its been such a massive part of my life for 40 years and how it deserves better than what we have had for the last few years. 

Last night I realised that I have started to fall out of love with the game, and the frustration is that there's very little those of us who really care can do about it apart from sit back and watch it all happen because its totally out of our hands.

I haven't felt as bereft as I did yesterday for a very very long time.  I believed in the young and hungry philosophy because I thought it was another example of our great club taking a leadership position and sticking two fingers up to Sky and the modern game. 

I was wrong

Absolutely bang on the button. This post along with a few others are keeping my sanity at the moment. I'm feeling the same emotions and glad that there are others out there that are like minded. I am really struggling to put yesterdays game out of my head. There are more important things in life but when you are passionate about football and your club it is hard to swallow.

[cheltenhamlion]

I will keep most of my powder dry on this as new issues of H+V tend to come round frequently at this time of the year and I feel an article coming on.

However, I share the feelings of many here. I fell out of love with the modern game some time ago but never shook my Villa obsession.

It must be said though that I am not enjoying this season. It is becoming more of a chore to go down there with each passing game at the minute.

[villa `cross the mersey]

I will keep most of my powder dry on this as new issues of H+V tend to come round frequently at this time of the year and I feel an article coming on.

However, I share the feelings of many here. I fell out of love with the modern game some time ago but never shook my Villa obsession.

It must be said though that I am not enjoying this season. It is becoming more of a chore to go down there with each passing game at the minute.

I am with you on that - thank heavens for Viagogo- Due to holiday and family commitments I have managed to sell my tickets for Man Utd, Palace, Swansea and Arsenal - I am avoiding the pain of being there whilst making back hard earned cash - Plus the fuel money saved. I have spent too many long journeys back up the M6 after abject performances at B6. 

[Ad@m]

I will keep most of my powder dry on this as new issues of H+V tend to come round frequently at this time of the year and I feel an article coming on.

However, I share the feelings of many here. I fell out of love with the modern game some time ago but never shook my Villa obsession.

It must be said though that I am not enjoying this season. It is becoming more of a chore to go down there with each passing game at the minute.

I am with you on that - thank heavens for Viagogo- Due to holiday and family commitments I have managed to sell my tickets for Man Utd, Palace, Swansea and Arsenal - I am avoiding the pain of being there whilst making back hard earned cash - Plus the fuel money saved. I have spent too many long journeys back up the M6 after abject performances at B6. 

I sold my ticket for the Man Utd game and the worrying thing was I didn't miss it.  I knew we'd lose beforehand, the team didn't disappoint and the read up of the game afterwards confirmed that we'd been abject, again.

I remember talking to a Chelsea fan years ago who had been a season ticket holder for 20 years but then gave it up after one season of Mourinho took over.  I couldn't believe he'd give it up when Chelsea had finally become the team to beat and he responded by saying there was no excitement in going anymore because he knew they'd win almost every game before he got there so what was the point.

I was never really sure I got that mentality but I have to say that after the last few years I'm starting to feel the same way about the Villa but at the opposite end of the spectrum.  Home wins are now so rare and the performances are so predictable I really do wonder why I bother.  I'll be there again tomorrow but I know we'll start OK, steadily get worse, never threaten the Swansea goal and gift them a couple of easy finishes.  0-2 is my conservative expectation of the result tomorrow and when it gets to that stage, really, what is the point?