FC Groningen vs Aston Villa

[sirlordbaltimore]

Appalling. In every position. Bent like a fish out of water with nothing to do

A truly pathetic and worrying 45

[olaftab]

Gabby has the armband but not much captioning from him so far.

[PeterWithesShin]

Is the bloke now talking to Ron a wrestler or something. He's fookin massive.

[JPartington]

it's like he is running at a 45 degree angle.

Apologies, it's like he's ambling at a 45 degree angle.

[PeterWithesShin]

I really wish I spoke Dutch right now to know what Ron is saying.

[David_Nab]

 

Personally don't give a toss if we lost every friendly 6-0...means jack shit.

No you are absolutely right. Getting schooled by shite mid-table Dutch opposition in no way indicates the possible hell that may follow for the coming season. Bring it on. We're ready.

Exactly , you can't possibly believe losing and performing poorly in pre-season won't be taken into the new season.The team looks shambolic at the back , as it has done EVERY time Vlaar has not played in the last 2 years.Midfield once again can't control the game and upfront there is no hold up play Gabby and Wiemann once again deployed wide and performing poorly.

[supertom]

I worry about Lambert thinking that we can get creativity and flair through Gabby and Weimann.

I fully expect to see a more effective second half (probably not by much) with Zogbia and Grealish hopefully coming on.
Gabby's given up the ghost. When we're up against it, Bent is useful. If we've got no one creative in the side, there's no point playing someone like Bent.

If that's anything close to our best 11 going into the new season, we're done for.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd much rather have Weimann up front than Bent.

[cdbearsfan]

Like a sucker for punishment I've decided to start watching again for the Second Half.

[PeterWithesShin]

And i'd rather stick Grant Holt out wide than Gabby, he just doesn't seem interested.

[TEEJAY]

I really wish I spoke Dutch right now to know what Ron is saying.

The bloke just asked Ron if he'll be playing for Villa next season to which he replied 'I bloody hope not' ;-)

[garyshawsknee]

It sounds like Bent is confirming why PL didn't play him in the first place. Outside of the box he adds nothing and we only have him because no one else wants him.

[PeterWithesShin]

Sounds like KEA and Bacuna are on. My Dutch isn't very good.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

We're so lucky to have Lambert as manager. It incredible how without a few key players, he can still get us playing to this standard. It's just like last season.

[JPartington]

I don't subscribe to the theory that Bent would be an asset in a team that had control and creativity. He would still be a massive lead weight, dragging the teams performance down. He is a busted flash, physically, and, from the complete lack of any desire or emotion, mentally as well. Fulham fans were booing him last year, when he managed to get on the pitch.