Aston Villa v Sheffield United Post-Match Thread

[villan1975]

The thing is now that I don't even get the piss taking texts off people when we suffer our next inevitable humiliation.

[mr underhill]

Well at least the managerial candidate who rejected us in 2012 got off to a flier. Let's hope he doesn't help rub salt into the wounds come May

[ozzjim]

Lambert has had 35-40 million since taking charge. Enough to assemble a decent side.

[PeterWithesShin]

It doesn't hurt. That's what bothers me. Been telling everyone all week we would lose. Who says Aston Villa are unpredictable. I got into  the Villa two years after the relegation season. With the exception of a couple of defeats to Blues in the early 2000s and the 4-0 at home to Blackburn early in 1997-98 season I can honestly say all the lowest points for me as a Villa supporter have occurred in the last two years under Paul Lambert. We can knock McCleish all we like but he had one season, Lamberts had nearly two and fuck me this is worse.

7 at chavski, fulham, doncaster, burnley, sheff utd, leicester, qpr. All low points before Lambert.

[DB]

Pat Murphy couldn't help himself!!  BBC already going for the kill!

Murphy has never been a neutral media person, always anti Villa whenever possible, all his observations and comments are Villa negative

We today he can fill his boots..plenty negative stuff.

I disagree - I think he is generally pretty spot on about us. And often says  what we are saying on here.

And any journo will be licking their lips at any possible cup upset, particularly us given the media focus since Thursday ( and our atrocious performances in the cup under Lambert)

sorry, I meant he doesn't need to be negative on purpose after today.

[ChicagoLion]

I was surprised to see OGS go to Cardiff but maybe on meeting lerner last year and hearing how he wanted the club to be run he was perhaps somewhat wise to give us a wide berth .
Perhaps he wasn't impressed by Lerner ?

He chose Tan over Lerner? Good choice

[pauliewalnuts]

I'm just gutted that I didn't see the 7/1 odds for a Blades win.

I had 6/1 on them winning 2-1 the very second we pulled it back to 1-1. You just knew it was going to happen.

[saunders_heroes]

I was surprised to see OGS go to Cardiff but maybe on meeting lerner last year and hearing how he wanted the club to be run he was perhaps somewhat wise to give us a wide berth .
Perhaps he wasn't impressed by Lerner ?

It's obvious. He was informed of what his budget would be at Villa, burst out laughing and quickly left.

[Matt Collins]

It's times like this the best thing to do is simply to forget about villa until we play next. There's no point stewing any more

We know we're shit. We'll still probably be fine this season because despite not being a good team there's enough about us to get 16 more points this season (it's only 4 more wins and four draws) and we know that lambert won't leave mid season unless things get really terrible. What's the point in getting angsty?

[olaftab]

I've supported lambert. I've wanted to believe. But I'm on the verge of turning I must say. The only thing holding me back is the feeling that with three managers in a row struggling, will the fourth succeed and what on earth would they do with our squad given we don't have much cash. It does feel like we will get relegated sooner or later

Didn't see the game today, but it sounded awful. Did Shef utd really look more composed on the ball than us?

I'm really getting sick of being embarrassed by villa.

I am in the same position Matt otherwise I see no reason to keep him.
Oh and yes I was there and Sheffield Utd were the better team by a mile.

[HK Villan]

It's so pissed off about this - it's just so bloody predictable.  I even told my kids this morning we would probably lose. The manager and players obviously don't give a toss about the FA Cup so why should we give a toss about the team / club?  Why did Villa even bother to enter?   Full credit to all the supporters who were there - the only heroes anywhere near Villa Park.

I've tried my best to support Lambert and Lerner but I'm seriously pissed off with where we are.  Something has got to change.  Home form is unacceptable by any standards and Lambert has been unable to address that so regrettably I think he should go.

[LTA]

Paul, when you were appointed I remember saying "We want to get Villa Park rocking in unison"

I presume you meant rocking in a chair asleep with boredom?

[Deano's Mullet]

It doesn't hurt. That's what bothers me. Been telling everyone all week we would lose. Who says Aston Villa are unpredictable. I got into  the Villa two years after the relegation season. With the exception of a couple of defeats to Blues in the early 2000s and the 4-0 at home to Blackburn early in 1997-98 season I can honestly say all the lowest points for me as a Villa supporter have occurred in the last two years under Paul Lambert. We can knock McCleish all we like but he had one season, Lamberts had nearly two and fuck me this is worse.

7 at chavski, fulham, doncaster, burnley, sheff utd, leicester, qpr. All low points before Lambert.

7-1 at chavski was in a decent season same with the O'Neill cup defeats to Leicester and Sheff Wed. They were weaker teams we put out. Doncaster I will admit I forgot but by heck at least the O'Leary team put up a bit more fight in most of the matches and looked a bit more clued up, I've never imagined ever saying that about O'Leary's latter team.

[Matt Collins]

Lambert has had 35-40 million since taking charge. Enough to assemble a decent side.

I'm not sure it is from scratch. Lambert has ditched every single player he inherited bar the kids.

[Ron Manager]

Tonight myself and Lady Ron are going to the pantomine so I had to leave early. Thats two effin pantomines in one day!!

Highlight of the day. Meeting Leeg and UK Redsocks before the match.
Lowlights. Everything else.

Mr Lambert will not resign,why should he?. His job is stonewall safe.

This is worse than even 66-68 and thats impossible. I cannot see any light at the end of the tunnel.In fact I cannot even see the beginning of the tunnel.

I just wish something would happen.....anything will do!