Which side was worse - 1987 or this seasons?

[Pete]

I was going to attempt picking a Best XI based on the two squads combined, but I just can't summon up the courage.

The 86/87 squad (below) probably had the edge in terms of individual talent, but as a functioning team they fall well short of 2013/14 in my opinion.

http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/aston-villa/1987/2/

PS does anybody remember Stuart Ritchie? I don't have any recollection of him whatsoever.

Bish

Looking at that squad there seems to be too much quality for relegation (although the midfield is a bit lightweight). Most of the likely starting 11 are better than we have now. Only Delph would be nailed on to get a game.

[Bishop Brennan]

Looking at that squad there seems to be too much quality for relegation (although the midfield is a bit lightweight). Most of the likely starting 11 are better than we have now. Only Delph would be nailed on to get a game.

I reckon Vlaar, Benteke and Gabby would be starters as well as Delph. But that's probably it.

Bloody hell, what a depressing thought 

Bish

[JD]

I was going to attempt picking a Best XI based on the two squads combined, but I just can't summon up the courage.

The 86/87 squad (below) probably had the edge in terms of individual talent, but as a functioning team they fall well short of 2013/14 in my opinion.

http://www.worldfootball.net/teams/aston-villa/1987/2/

PS does anybody remember Stuart Ritchie? I don't have any recollection of him whatsoever.

Bish

I'll take the Manager from 86/87 noted on that webpage (even though it's wrong).