Arsenal v Abysmal Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Ads]

We're favourites with Paddy Power, I'm not going to get good odds. I'll. Gladly share a promotion beer with the righteous brethren at Deepdale or where ever.

[aj2k77]

They came over and clapped us. Gestede and Bunn gave shirts to some kids at the front.

How were they received? Particularly the players that have been booed?

[Ads]

Richards was getting a booing but kept clapping us anyway. Rudy got a very good reception. Lescott didn't come across but he'd limped off. I couldn't make out Bacuna to be honest.

[Jimbo]

Are we odds on? Is it evens? Even if it's 2-1, you put your house on it, you'll win two houses. That's not bad for something as sure as a sunrise.

[Ads]

I'll put my house on promotion, you put yours on struggling. I'll happily take you on as a tenant.

[The Laughing Policeman]

Richards was getting a booing but kept clapping us anyway. Rudy got a very good reception. Lescott didn't come across but he'd limped off. I couldn't make out Bacuna to be honest.

None of us have been able to make out Bacuna all season.

[Jimbo]

I'll put my house on promotion, you put yours on struggling. I'll happily take you on as a tenant.

What are the odds on us struggling?

I think the difference is I'm not telling people we'll definitely do anything. You're saying we'll definitely go up. Put your house on it and buy us all a mere drink when you win. You can't lose.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

The amazing Newcastle result, only emphasis why they are going to be strong favourites to go straight back up, particularly if Benitez decides to stay. Can't understand the Villa fans, who are happy they're going down.

Having them there raises the bar and it should be interesting to compare how the two clubs deal with the fight for automatic promotion. For me, that can only be a positive. I want us to be the best we can possibly be, the whole club from top to bottom focused on our return. Expectations have to be raised, no more taking it all on the chin as we fumble along and competition can only be good for us.

[steffo]

Wolves went down on TSM1 season with 26 points. They sold Jarvis, Fletcher, Hennersey, Fletcher. All saleable players.

We have none. They are all shite.

These players only know how to lose. In the same manner they have lost to Bradford, Sheffield United etc. (with negative managers).

Wolves went straight down.

We are in the same boat.

[Chris Jameson]

I bet the likes of Rotherham, Wigan, Burton, Huddersfield etc are terrified at the prospect of having to play Villa twice next season.

[Ads]

I'll put my house on promotion, you put yours on struggling. I'll happily take you on as a tenant.

What are the odds on us struggling?

I think the difference is I'm not telling people we'll definitely do anything. You're saying we'll definitely go up. Put your house on it and buy us all a mere drink when you win. You can't lose.

I said what I think, that we will be promoted, you said what you think, others have their opinion inbetween or on the extremities of those.

I took umbrage at the condescending remark (not from you).

[Jimbo]

That's fair enough Ads, but you seem supremely confident, nay, certain. Can you offer us any reasons as to why you think a club for which everything - that's everything bar the big ground and nice training facilities - is broken, will be able to turn itself around in three months. Have you been told something we don't know? If so, please share and I might double up your stake.

[ChicagoLion]

Unless there is a huge turnaround on the scale of Leicester we will struggle to get back next season.
We have to replace the owner, the manager, sort out the squad, bring in new players, stabilise the finances and change the culture.
I don't see that being achieved in 3 months.

[four fornicholl]

I bet the likes of Rotherham, Wigan, Burton, Huddersfield etc are terrified at the prospect of having to play Villa twice next season.

I bet theyre shitting their knickers,with sleepless nights and cold sweats.

[levico]

The amazing Newcastle result, only emphasis why they are going to be strong favourites to go straight back up, particularly if Benitez decides to stay. Can't understand the Villa fans, who are happy they're going down.

Frankly I don't think we'll be focused on the top end of the table.