Bristol City v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[KevinGage]

It's too early to be making judgments about Di Matteo's suitability to the job, but what does he actually do when the opposition step it up?  Very little, as far as I can see. Be that Luton, Huddersfield, Bristol City or whoever.

Most of that lot stood off us initially, possibly cowed by the reputation of our players. Giving us space to stroke the ball around and look OK.  Then the penny drops that we aren't all that, they actually take the game to us and we offer zero resistance.

[Goldie.7]

Very worrying.

[Jimbo]

This shouldn't come as a surprise. I expected a draw or loss due to a lack of gumption, and we got the worst option in a way only Villa can deliver. Our attitude overhaul needs more work. A lot more work.

[Havencheese]

The squad really needs to have a good sit down and have a fucking good hard look at itself as a whole.

Personally, I won't settle for gutlessness, dropping heads on the pitch. My idea of playing sport is going until you can barely stand, then you've earnt your beer/reward after the game. As an amateur sportsman myself, I don't stand for guys around me giving up, it shits me to tears and I expect no less from paid professionals too.

When exactly do they draw a line in the sand and grow a pair?

[Tuscans]

Can't really make a judgement from hearsay but I think we played a team that has been together and no what it's all about. We're playing with an almost brand new back 4/5 and maybe its just a case of more game time together.

Up front apparently there were chances galore and we know someone is coming in to sort that out according to the Doc.

But the one thing that still baffles me, with the turn over of players, staff, managers, owners ... in all the years, when are we going to drop the 1st half/ 2nd half tag!?

[ChicagoLion]

Drop a division, still look about 16th best.

This has to be a realistic concern, we can't even avoid defeat against average 2nd division teams.
There is no way we are getting back to the PL any time soon if ever.

[martin o`who??]

The really scarey part about it is we changed the Owner, changed the Manager, changed half the team - and improved nothing.

[auntiesledd]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The more that things 'change'...   

[GarTomas]

Lots to work on.
I'm staggered at this stat (though not saying it's an excuse)
Bristol fouls 12. Bookings 1.
Villa fouls 15. Bookings 7.

[Ron Manager]

We could and should have been 4-0 up with ease. When they equalised did anyone really expect us to put up a fight?

The answer is obvious.

[VinnieChase84]

Can always count on villa to ruin my day. Let's not worry, we will sign valencia to solve our problems (tin hat)

[Edvard Remberg]

#1 lesson in Faroese :
Reyvarhol

[wolfman999]

Early days but I have to admit to my concerns when RDM was appointed . Everyone says what a nice bloke he is when what we needed was a horrible bastard to kick a few backsides. A long way to go but things don't look promising at present. Those two from Salford United look like what we need!

[Five Villa Tattoos]

Ayew played like Hodge today. Sulking, no effort and couldn't care less. Get rid now before we have to keep him until January.

[Rudy65]

It's too early to be making judgments about Di Matteo's suitability to the job, but what does he actually do when the opposition step it up?  Very little, as far as I can see. Be that Luton, Huddersfield, Bristol City or whoever.

Most of that lot stood off us initially, possibly cowed by the reputation of our players. Giving us space to stroke the ball around and look OK.  Then the penny drops that we aren't all that, they actually take the game to us and we offer zero resistance.

As I said before his recent record isnt great