Next 5 games

[supertom]

Right now, I'm not so sure

If we were to lose Benteke, Vlaar and Delph in the summer in one go, I honestly wouldn't put it past him next season (he'll probably be here).

[edgysatsuma89]

Right now, I'm not so sure

If we were to lose Benteke, Vlaar and Delph in the summer in one go, I honestly wouldn't put it past him next season (he'll probably be here).

Just imagine our team without those 3. Ahh shit the bed.

[Comrade Blitz]

Aston Villa 0: 4 Graziano Pelle

[richtheholtender]

Right now, I'm not so sure

If we were to lose Benteke, Vlaar and Delph in the summer in one go, I honestly wouldn't put it past him next season (he'll probably be here).

Just imagine our team without those 3. Ahh shit the bed.

I actually think we would struggle to get more than 12 points.

[Gregorys Boy]

We will now draw every match until we play Manure who will collect their early Christmas present
I had said between 3 and 5 points for these 5 matches and we have 1 so far

I know Man Utd should have too much for us, but it may well depend on their form going into that game.  With us its harder to predict right now, but certainly it is the first season in awhile where I actually think it is a winnable game despite our form.  I think if our bad form went on I would give Lambert up to that match then make a change.

By the way I thought Benteke's first match back would be Palace as that is four matches from now?

[Ads]

I've not seen Southampton yet. On paper they look like flat track bullies, unfortunately though we're one of the sides they're capable of bullying. They were asking their players if they could win the league on SSN!

[supertom]

I've not seen Southampton yet. On paper they look like flat track bullies, unfortunately though we're one of the sides they're capable of bullying. They were asking their players if they could win the league on SSN!

It's not even as if there's a massive gulf in quality on paper between our respective squads. In fact it's actually quite close. But they're showing the difference between being well organised and positive in trying to win games. And also the positive benefits of having a club ingrained with a good footballing philosophy. I wouldn't say the likes of Davis and Long for example are fantastic players. In fact it's a squad that's most mid-table quality, it's just they've got an excellent mentality and decent manager.
Will they finish second? Nope. But they could end up top 6, which would be fantastic for them.
 

[cdbearsfan]

Lose the first two, beat Southampton and draw both kit-stealers' matches.

On target so far.

[Witton Warrior]

We will now draw every match until we play Manure who will collect their early Christmas present
I had said between 3 and 5 points for these 5 matches and we have 1 so far

I know Man Utd should have too much for us, but it may well depend on their form going into that game.  With us its harder to predict right now, but certainly it is the first season in awhile where I actually think it is a winnable game despite our form.  I think if our bad form went on I would give Lambert up to that match then make a change.

Trouble is GB we've said that many times in the past - we seem to do better (the 2-2) when we look dead and buried before we start!

[Comrade Blitz]

So far:
Qpr (a) L
Spurs (h) L
West Ham (a) D
Southampton (h) D

Two points from 12 with Burnley (a) remaining.

Oh, and the next three matches are no walks in the park either:

Palace (a)
Leicester (h)
West Brom (a)

[Ads]

I would rather play four games against four of the poorest teams in the league than go through Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City et al again.

[Comrade Blitz]

I would rather play four games against four of the poorest teams in the league than go through Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City et al again.

Villa's (recent) past record against poor sides (and out-of-form sides) fails to inspire.....

[Des Little]

I honestly don't see a win in us.  We are fucking shit.

[supertom]

Where's a trip to Anfield or game against Norwich when you need one?

How we do in the next few games largely depends on our defence. I can't see us scoring many, even against the likes of Burnley, Leicester and Palace. Even last night we had an air of fortune about the goal.

I can see three dull as dish water matches. 0-0 with perhaps an odd goal winning for either side in all three matches. High scoring and entertaining they will not be.

[ChicagoLion]

Lose
Lose
Draw
Draw
Win

Looks like I am on target,

Spookey, should have had a bet.