Aston Villa v Chelsea Post-Match Drubbing

[Ron Manager]

but as ever it comes back to how - one or two might command a small fee  move; the rest will have to be paid off and I just can't see that happening.

Richards will find a club, Bacuna might get a move to Holland while Lescott and Guzan will be off to the MLS. Gabby though might be a real problem to shift.  That's my plan for the 
"fuck off five".

Thats how I see it Oz. Agbonlahor will sit tight,he has no intention of moving anywhere at all.

[UK Redsox]

Didn't watch the game as I am away on holiday. Usually, I would find a bar showing the game but could not be bothered. Sounds as though it was the same old s***.

It was......but with added paper airplanes

[PeterWithe]

I said yesterday that I really would not care about keeping anyone from the current squad. Thinking about it now I would make an exception for Grealish.

It's a tough one, Amarvi is worth thinking about as well but on the whole I'd go for a purge by fire, get rid of all of them. The stench of failure won't go away from any of this lot.

[Percy McCarthy]

Did I hear Ian Wright say bigger clubs than Villa have gone down and not come right back up? The TV was quiet so I might not have heard right.

If he did say that, who is bigger than us that hasn't come back up?

He said bigger clubs had gone down again the next season, the monumental twat.

[Nunkin1965]

but as ever it comes back to how - one or two might command a small fee  move; the rest will have to be paid off and I just can't see that happening.

Richards will find a club, Bacuna might get a move to Holland while Lescott and Guzan will be off to the MLS. Gabby though might be a real problem to shift.  That's my plan for the 
"fuck off five".

Thats how I see it Oz. Agbonlahor will sit tight,he has no intention of moving anywhere at all.

Yes I see N'Zogbia 2 with Gabby.

Or maybe he might express his desire for Champios League footy.

After all if Bacuna thinks he's good enough....

[Concrete John]

I said yesterday that I really would not care about keeping anyone from the current squad. Thinking about it now I would make an exception for Grealish.

It's a tough one, Amarvi is worth thinking about as well but on the whole I'd go for a purge by fire, get rid of all of them. The stench of failure won't go away from any of this lot.

I think there's something salvageable in a few of them.  The whole club is just so utterly awful right now I'd like to see what happens when the new board starts having an effect, the real waters are gone and a new manager comes in.  I'm talking about players like Okore, Vertout and Gueye.  Certainly Ayew.

[UK Redsox]

Yes I see N'Zogbia 2 with Gabby.

Or maybe he might express his desire for Champios League footy.

After all if Bacuna thinks he's good enough....

I don't see how The New Saints will be able to afford all these Villa players seeking Champions League football

[pbavfckuwait]

Yes Guzan for the forth, he could not hold onto a shoot that was only floated in the direction of the goal, disgusting keeping.

[levico]

I think we have to play Bacuna against Bournmouth.

He has PCLE. Pre Champions League Experience. Surely that guarantees him a spot in the team?

Like I said last night. That was an insult when he got game time yesterday.

You're right, of course, but it was great to have the opportunity to heap scorn on him. Hopefully he's got the message.

[oldhill_avfc]

I said yesterday that I really would not care about keeping anyone from the current squad. Thinking about it now I would make an exception for Grealish.

I've always said he's the only one in the whole squad with any ability.  Regardless of the fact that he's done diddly squat this season if should be first name on the team sheet for the next few weeks (again as I've always said in front the abject Gill).  The only hope for next season is to develop those with talent ….

… and I'd include Gestede in that too.  I'm beginning to think he may have something.  With the right service and the right layers around him he could still develop and be key next season. 

[andyh]

Judging by the reception Jack got at the end of the game, when he clapped the Holte End, he has a long,long way to before the fans turn on him.
I think (and hope) we'll see the best of him next season.

[Nunkin1965]

I said yesterday that I really would not care about keeping anyone from the current squad. Thinking about it now I would make an exception for Grealish.

I've always said he's the only one in the whole squad with any ability.  Regardless of the fact that he's done diddly squat this season if should be first name on the team sheet for the next few weeks (again as I've always said in front the abject Gill).  The only hope for next season is to develop those with talent ….

… and I'd include Gestede in that too.  I'm beginning to think he may have something.  With the right service and the right layers around him he could still develop and be key next season.

Two players I'd certainly build around. Gestede gets hung out to dry for me each week as he gets no service from either flank. Get that right and whatever your opinion of him is he'll get goals.

Grealish could be in for a great season if he gets his head down and builds on his undoubted ability.

[Ads]

Gestede clapped the Holte and the Witton and got applause back. I don't like that he's not up to it in the top flight but he's in no way an objectionable character as some of them are.

[Zouch Villa]

Judging by the reception Jack got at the end of the game, when he clapped the Holte End, he has a long,long way to before the fans turn on him.
I think (and hope) we'll see the best of him next season.

Agreed, Jack has taken some absolute peltings from some posters on here, but I still believe he is the only true Villa player outside of the youth team that we can build a team around next season.  I also think that, in spite his obvious limitations, Gestede shows the right attitude and probably has what is needed to to score goals next season.  I would try to hold onto any of Ayew, Adama, Gana, Veretout, Okore and Amavi if we possibly can, although some of these would probably attract moves if wanted. The rest I would allow to fester in the reserves until we can get rid.

[supertom]

Gestede clapped the Holte and the Witton and got applause back. I don't like that he's not up to it in the top flight but he's in no way an objectionable character as some of them are.

I don't mind Rudy. He's lacking in ability but he tries. And we've not helped him with thick as pigshit tactical decisions like putting Gestede up front and then not playing any widemen in the side. Cissokho and Hutton certainly aren't going to deliver from wide.

Sign a half reasonable winger. There's plenty in the championship who do well at the level. All you need is a bit of zip and a half decent cross. A bit of pace gets you a long way at that level. Traore will hopefully stay and stay fit.

Give Rudy the right supply and he'll score hatfuls at Championship level. There's no point selling him as he's the kind of striker we'd be having to buy anyway. No one that much better is going to sign for us. Same goes for Kozak, who could well stay, though his wages could be a problem.