Swansea City vs Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[paulcomben]

I agree about the width. Surely Benteke would thrive from crosses into the box. We don't seem to do them, ever.

Utterly true and absolutely what worked under O'Neill. Young or Milner to Carew. Goal.

[pauliewalnuts]

It's been 'jam tomorrow' since Houllier.  I've lost count of the number of times I've read 'we're one or two players short of a good side'.

We've been on a downward trajectory since O'Neill left and have a very thin squad.  The last two seasons in particular have been desperate.  It's going to take a lot more than one or two players to turn the club around.  I can't see anything changing significantly until we are sold and / or Lambert moves on.

Unfortunately, that is absolutely spot on.

[aj2k77]

With all due respect to those who support Lambert, we may have a new way of playing, we may have more possession in games, yet we are still losing games and still not scoring goals. The use of the term 'brilliant' might indicate that we got a more positive result today and will wind some people up. It takes time to bed in any new style, hopefully, the next two games will yield a better outcome.

That's more or less my way of thinking. I think the difference is that whereas after QPR I couldn't see any hope of improvement, I now think that there's not much wrong that a couple of wins and a decent signing or two won't put right.

What about having an inept manager?

[Ian.]

With all due respect to those who support Lambert, we may have a new way of playing, we may have more possession in games, yet we are still losing games and still not scoring goals. The use of the term 'brilliant' might indicate that we got a more positive result today and will wind some people up. It takes time to bed in any new style, hopefully, the next two games will yield a better outcome.

That's more or less my way of thinking. I think the difference is that whereas after QPR I couldn't see any hope of improvement, I now think that there's not much wrong that a couple of wins and a decent signing or two won't put right.

I was very positive before today and our side looked the strongest it has for a long time. It was disappointing to lose but we looked so much better. I just hope we can add just a little spark in January just to boost us and give us some edge other than Benteke.
It's definitely better and a win and an exciting signing could transform our season.

[john2710]

The style of play, retention of the ball & defending is miles better than what we saw 12 months ago. But, we never look like scoring, everything goes through the middle, no width & no creativity. Gabby & Weimann need some serious competition for their places, they've done next to nothing for some considerable time.

We'll be OK this season but I'm convinced we'll be without Vlar, Delph & Benteke by the start of next season. That's going to be a big gap to fill.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Brilliant, fantastic, excellent , all words used by lambert post match. The man is deluded .

It really depends if you take him seriously.

There was plenty to be positive about today, seconf half, obviously but it was a massive turn around against a team that made us look like children first half in the way they were organised and passed the ball around. My glass is half full tonight, even knowing Lambert's our manager and more than likely to fcuk up in the very near future. More importantly, we have a squad of players that are far better than they've pretended to be.

[Brend'Watkins]

I thought we were good for most of the game. The passing, far far better than I've seen for some time. Benteke wasn't great, the crossing wasn't great but overall we looked good. Swansea are a decent side and we looked better than them. We'll easily be okay this season if we continue like this.

[Steve67]

With all due respect to those who support Lambert, we may have a new way of playing, we may have more possession in games, yet we are still losing games and still not scoring goals. The use of the term 'brilliant' might indicate that we got a more positive result today and will wind some people up. It takes time to bed in any new style, hopefully, the next two games will yield a better outcome.

That's more or less my way of thinking. I think the difference is that whereas after QPR I couldn't see any hope of improvement, I now think that there's not much wrong that a couple of wins and a decent signing or two won't put right.

What about having an inept manager?

I still want him gone but I think we are stuck with him. The job is too big for him and he seems to lack creativity etc but, a good transfer window and the right Assistant Manager appointed might persuade me otherwise.

[pooligan]

I had to check the result and that we had actually lost and failed to score yet again after listening to our manager post match interview We were "fantastic" and "excellent" and we outplayed Swansea and i was "proud of the boys" As someone said in a earlier comment ,he is deluded

[OzVilla]

I've stopped listening to his post match mumbling now. None of it seems to relate to the match that's just taken place and it just makes me angry.

[Percy McCarthy]

More meaningful shots ? What than Sigurdsons ?

*checks*

Yep, two is definitely a higher number than one.

Hang on , so you're saying 2 misses are more "meaningful" than 1 goal ? Not following the logic on that .

No, I'm saying that two shots are more shots than one shot is.

To be fair, you did specify 'meaningful'. Their shot meant two points, our two meant fuck all. So I'd have to agree with my fellow Silhillian there.

[Chris Smith]

One of those strange games where we could have won, should have drawn and yet we lost it.

We are keeping the ball better and with more purpose, we are creating chances and generally looking a better side. Obviously we need goals but to go to Swansea and out pass them for large parts of the match is very encouraging.

[silhillvilla]

We desperately need some creativity purchases in January. A creative "nr 10", a new winger, another striker.
We did well to nullify Bony yesterday and yet we are undone by a single goal as we have no response options once we go a goal down.
We won't get all those players in Jan , we will probably muster a loan signing from somewhere but I'd send cleverly back and use that money on the above.

[Mister E]

I'd keep Cleverley and bring in Redmond. I'd also possibly look at Jordan Rhodes to bring in,too.
We have the beginnings of a decent squad here; not convinced that Lambert can exploit it but he's who we've got for the time being, I fear.

[brian green]

How many times does the word "hope" appear in the posts of those who want Lambert to stay or be given yet more time? The observation that the club has been in decline since the departure of MON and the subsequent, justified reaction not to waste money is exactly true. Stand back and see the big picture. Hope has been peddled as a substitute for forward planning.
During the Man U game my son (37 years on the Holte) pointed out how little atmosphere there was compared with past games against the same team. We immediately agreed that it was due to the overwhelming success of a policy by the club through its managers and players to drive down expectations.
Put out more flags. We only lost one nil at Swansea. Strike up the band. We are passing the ball. Kill the fatted calf. We are 5 points above the relegation positions.
This mind set about our current plight would be understandable if we were Swindon Town or Barnsley but we are Aston Villa and I look at 11 goals scored in 18 games and I hear our manager using words like "brilliant" and "fantastic" and it breaks my heart at what has happened to us.  You and me, the fans. What a bunch of manipulated pussies we have become.