Aston Villa vs Burnley Post-Match Thread

[walsall villain]

I was so sure we would go down until Lambert went, the signings last summer gave me no confidence whatsoever that we would improve. Disappointed obviously with the result tiday but I guess it's a reality check, the record shows we survived just. If Sherwood is only allowed to bring in players like Cole and  Senderos we will be never improve. Hoping for a big change in approach whatever happens next Saturday.

[Deano's Mullet]

Maybe its having been surrounded by millions of bastard blue Chelsea shirts every where today but I feel more depressed this week than I did last, especially when I see the league table and how Newcastle and Sunderland have finished above us. Sick of seeing us finish at this end of the table every season, we need strengthening in the summer because sooner or later we're going to fall through that trap door if we keep flirting with it. I really really really hope we win next week but the pessimism that the Villa bring out in me is at 100% right now, especially when I look at see how they have hat-trick scoring wingers and we have Ashley Westwood. Depressed.com.

[Tuscans]

I'm still reasonably happy we stayed up, reached a final and extended a few contracts of a few players we thought were off.

None of which I thought would be possible mid February.

[Goldie.7]

Play Benteke on his own next week and pack out the midfield. Either Delph, Cleverley, Grealish and the highly likely N'Zog will support him.

We'll probably have to score 2 or more goals to win though.

We've got a skillful player in Gil and it's very foolish of Sherwood to be leaving him out in the cold.

[Tuscans]

He has to play Benteke with Gabby next week or at least some combination with them working together on their days they give us the best mix of speed, power and goal threat.  Grealish of course would start too.  I would start Cole before I start ZOG he is one we can lose in the summer.

Would also like to see Vlaar dropped.  He has not been good enough this season and I think Clark and Okore have played pretty well together.

I have to ask - did you watch the game today? Gabby was about as threatening as a fluffy guinea pig, and looked about as bright.

No I will watch the highlights later.  Fair enough and I have not been a big Gabby fan for awhile now, but on his day when in the mood he can still be a danger and I do think him and Benteke tend to work well together.

Personally I think Benteke much prefers to be upfront on his own rather than have Gabby or Weimann getting in the way of his space.

Christian always looks frustrated at Gabby's lack of ability with the ball.

[Gregorys Boy]

I was so sure we would go down until Lambert went, the signings last summer gave me no confidence whatsoever that we would improve. Disappointed obviously with the result tiday but I guess it's a reality check, the record shows we survived just. If Sherwood is only allowed to bring in players like Cole and  Senderos we will be never improve. Hoping for a big change in approach whatever happens next Saturday.

What do you mean ALLOWED? It is his summer signings which will partly define us next season, and I can see the club giving him the support he wants.  I can't say he will get a lot of money, but there should be enough for him be able to improve us.  The balls in his court.

[silhillvilla]

I've a feeling RAWK is going to be a barrel of fun tonight

The real problem here are the fans that air their criticisms on a football forum. They're everything that's wrong with modern football.

Farewell Steven Gerrard. Thank you for everything.

[PeterWithesShin]

I know you are all riveted with my journey. I've done some shopping and am waiting for the bus home.

[silhillvilla]

I know you are all riveted with my journey. I've done some shopping and am waiting for the bus home.

What did you buy ?

[PeterWithesShin]

Nowt exciting apart from doritos and cheese and chive dip. Yum.

[dicedlam]

just didnt get it tactically today.

nzogbia? just why

if he starts with gabby on sat we are fucked

As sure as night follows day...

Bollox to sentiment. Get rid this summer.

[PeterWithesShin]

17th is crap. Until you think where you thought we'd finish after the Hull game. Who wouldn't have taken 17th if offered it then?

[silhillvilla]

In defence of Gabby, he is a bit of a big game player. I'd start him.

[tomd2103]

Gabby was rubbish today, I don't think he's in any condition to give Arsenal problems if he starts.

Think I'd go back to playing N'zogbia up there and have Gabby as a sub.

I would too.  We just don't look the same side in the final third when he is playing.  As frustrating as N'Zogbia is, I think starting him and Grealish off Benteke would be the best option next week. 

As for today, I thought the effort was there, but we were just missing that final ball.  I don't think we beat the first man with a cross in the second half. 

[silhillvilla]

17th is crap. Until you think where you thought we'd finish after the Hull game. Who wouldn't have taken 17th if offered it then?

Agree we looked dead and buried after the hull 0-2 .
Overall though it's been an horrendous league "campaign" again.