Aston Villa vs. West Brom Post-Debacle Thread

[CT]

For all the criticism that TS is getting for his tactics, part of the problem today is simply that our forward options are completely and utterly shite. The backwards and sideways passing were as a direct result of no movement or runs from the forwards...what are the midfield supposed to do if the forwards just stand their marking their markers?! Even when we got it out to the wings, both Gabby and Gestede were outnumbered and stood their like statues next to their markers without the slightest bit of movement.

Surprised no one has mentioned the penalty claim...looked well inside the box from me, and also the air kick from Gabby after Amavi had skinned their defenders and put in a decent low cross.

This. Said it after Sunderland. I'm used to Gabby standing still for the majority of games but wasnt happy to see Gestede doing the same. I know he's new to this level, he might still not be fully fit, but for fucks sake, move around just a little bit!

The lack of forward options really is scary.

[Dave]

For his faults, at least Cleverley seemed to make it his job to make sure that if something was happening he'd be trying to get into the box.

Even with five minutes to go and a cross about to come in, it was always Gestede in the box, on his own surrounding by three of their players and nobody else in sight.

[Beijing Villan]

Beijing Villan, we need you to go to the UK for a week or so to sort out some business stuff.

Great, I think, and check calendar. Games vs WBA and the Blues, think I'll go then.

Why the fuck did I bother?

Insipid performance by most. Thought Gil, Sanchez, Guzan and Hutton all had reasonable games. Hutton was in acres of space for most of the game but rarely got the ball. Grealish was a huge disappointment - apart from one delicious run he fannied about too much.

Biggest problem - speed of thought and action. Baggies playing four centre backs, an aerial wall but not the quickest. So one touch passing and quick ball movement was called for. But no, we moved it very slowly, most players taking three or more touches which allowed WBA to reset and then we could not penetrate.

Would drop Grealish and Gabby. Play Kojak up front with Sinclair dropping off, 442.

[Beijing Villan]

Oh, and based on the dross served up today decided not to buy a ticket for the game on Tuesday. Flown X,000 miles and can't face spending £40+ or so to watch such ineptitude. Depressing.

[Archie]

For all the criticism that TS is getting for his tactics, part of the problem today is simply that our forward options are completely and utterly shite.

Agreed.
But who choosed, and paid 15 millions for, the forwards?
Was it Me?
Was it You?
(Did I watch too much TV?)
Or was it Tim?

[four fornicholl]

have to say it but how good are our signings
looks to me like a load of fancy dans and
free loaders!
very very disappointed so far

[silhillvilla]

I'm more or less done with this shite now.
Over the summer we were duped , we spent net the sum total of what £4m ?? We didn't buy a proven striker, we continue to play westwood at the heart of the side !! A league 1 player, we have a complete chancer of a manager and a washed up coach in Wilkins,
I'd take fat Sam now.

[Dave]

I'm more or less done with this shite now.

Cheerio then. Been nice having you around.

[silhillvilla]

I'm more or less done with this shite now.

Cheerio then. Been nice having you around.

hallo Dafid
Jesus we were woeful today. It's getting worse not better

[usav]

Oh, and based on the dross served up today decided not to buy a ticket for the game on Tuesday. Flown X,000 miles and can't face spending £40+ or so to watch such ineptitude. Depressing.

You'll cave and be there.

[Dave]

I'm more or less done with this shite now.

Cheerio then. Been nice having you around.

hallo Dafid
Jesus we were woeful today. It's getting worse not better

Well it doesn't matter any more does it? You're done with it.

[oldham_villa]

I feel for you Beijing Villa.

It's a similar story to a fella I work with, who is a season ticket at Anfield. Last week he sat next to someone who made the trip from Canada for his first game in 30 years of being a fan. They got beat 3-1 by West Ham

[CT]

I wouldn't take Fat Sam. Ever.

[silhillvilla]

I wouldn't take Fat Sam. Ever.

I'd take him in now before it's too late

[Uknowthescore]

Never known an atmosphere so flat 4 a baggies game