FC Groningen vs Aston Villa

[levico]

I'm getting the impression that when we come up against any organised side of League 1 or above standard, then we are going to get beat -- heavily.

It doesn't bode well for Stoke.

[Nastylee]

If we'd won all our games so far then people wouldn't be expecting anything other than a struggle, saying the opposition are rubbish or what can you learn from playing a League 1 side. The fact is we got beat by Chesterfield fielding a side that no way resembles our first team yet some fans are intent on making a big issue from it. Yesterday, we got beat by a side that looked much fitter and further down the line in their pre-season preparations. Like winning the friendlies wouldn't make us world beaters, losing a few doesn't make us shite either. Some of the comments on here are laughable, may I suggest Prozac.

[Chris Smith]

If we'd won all our games so far then people wouldn't be expecting anything other than a struggle, saying the opposition are rubbish or what can you learn from playing a League 1 side. The fact is we got beat by Chesterfield fielding a side that no way resembles our first team yet some fans are intent on making a big issue from it. Yesterday, we got beat by a side that looked much fitter and further down the line in their pre-season preparations. Like winning the friendlies wouldn't make us world beaters, losing a few doesn't make us shite either. Some of the comments on here are laughable, may I suggest Prozac.

I didn't watch the game but did read some comments from their manager yesterday morning saying that they would be fitter than us they started training earlier and had already played a competitive game so the outcome was to be expected. These games are entirely about fitness, results one way or another are irrelevant.

[silhillvilla]

It's not necessarily the score lines people are referring to. It's the lack of quality, the dire tactics, the uninspired signings so far, the lack of investment . Unless something dramatic happens I can honestly see us being bottom 3 all season.

[Gregorys Boy]

Thanks people for the lift   Was actually looking forward to the day before coming on here.  There are some good films on the box, was having a relaxing read, and its raining (which is good for my Hayfever ).   So from here where do I go now? Simple highlights from yesterdays match!

[silhillvilla]

Did Okore feature at all yesterday ?

[Nastylee]

I believe so. He was probably to blame for all the goals and is another example of a poor signing made by Lambert. Sack the cleaner.

[Gregorys Boy]

Did Okore feature at all yesterday ?

On the bench, not sure if he came on.  Think he might have a knock, otherwise I can't see any reason for the manager not starting him.

[alteavilla]

okore played in the 2nd half did ok

[Pete3206]

Yesterday, we got beat by a side that looked much fitter and further down the line in their pre-season preparations.

They were beaten at home by Aberdeen last week.

[Ads]

In a competitive game?

Palace got beat by Brentford. It's only pre-season. Everybody is worried about our midfield, but I wouldn't read too much into friendlies one way or the other.

[darren woolley]

I'm not worried by our pre season results as long as we are ready for the start of the new season.

[Clark W Griswold]

Oh dear.

[Pete3206]

In a competitive game?

Yes, Europa League

As for friendlies, yes the results are unimportant. But, when you consider the shambolic look about the shape of the side, it is a tad concerning.

[SoccerHQ]

If we'd won all our games so far then people wouldn't be expecting anything other than a struggle, saying the opposition are rubbish or what can you learn from playing a League 1 side. The fact is we got beat by Chesterfield fielding a side that no way resembles our first team yet some fans are intent on making a big issue from it. Yesterday, we got beat by a side that looked much fitter and further down the line in their pre-season preparations. Like winning the friendlies wouldn't make us world beaters, losing a few doesn't make us shite either. Some of the comments on here are laughable, may I suggest Prozac.

I didn't watch the game but did read some comments from their manager yesterday morning saying that they would be fitter than us they started training earlier and had already played a competitive game so the outcome was to be expected. These games are entirely about fitness, results one way or another are irrelevant.

The issue with that is the two competitive games they've played this season they drew and lost to Aberdeen!

I've barely followed this pre season at all and am not looking forward to next season at all. That said I'll be at Walsall on tuesday so will have a look at how shambolic we look there.