Ipswich v 0 shots on target Villa Post Match thread

[Matt Collins]

Just watched the highlights

Not pretty. One chance by the looks of things

But I still maintain that while we've been inconsistent, we very easily could have been in the play off zone with exactly the same performances we've had.

I'm not judging RDM on 8 games and anyone who does is a nazi

[Clampy]

Rotherham, Cardiff and 1 other will keep us up

After being relegated, then spending £50m, talk of promotion at the first attempt - to even literally discuss us in the breath of by relegation is astounding

It is only if you believe it.

[goldenjimi]

Yet another frustrating day,at least we arnt losing i suppose! I think this week is a big one,Im guessing it is the first full week that RDM has to work with the full squad without the distraction of a midweek game/internationals. Hopefully it gives him enough time to work on a plan to move forward & to try to get them playing as a team.

[ozzjim]

Even today there were a fair few times we just did not play the final ball or dwelt too long on it. We created some decent pressure in both halves at times.

If we are on 16 points in 8 games time, he will deserve serious scrutiny, but I doubt he will be.

[aj2k77]

Richards did ok.

The last 10 minutes were exaggerated by some of the worst referee decisions all season, the 2 free kicks that results in corners headed off the line were just horribly poor decisions.

We did though, show some resilience, and a bit of fight for it, so I am taking that from it at least. We created some decent openings too but had a lot of shots blocked etc.

I would stick with the formation as a solid base, and work from here personally.

Agree with the first part of that

I definitely wouldn't keep the formation tho. And I don't think RDM will. He hinted as much after the game

Pin the formation on the donkey. I guess at 4-5-1 next match.

[itbrvilla]

Even today there were a fair few times we just did not play the final ball or dwelt too long on it. We created some decent pressure in both halves at times.

If we are on 16 points in 8 games time, he will deserve serious scrutiny, but I doubt he will be.

Problem for me is that we look worse every game.  I think those late goals have really knocked the confidence of the tea and some of them can be attributed to poor tactical decisions by the manager.

[Villafirst]

Just watched SHA win. They look really average but have 15 points. But, although limited, they play as a team.

[aj2k77]

Just watched SHA win. They look really average but have 15 points. But, although limited, they play as a team.

Game plan, well drilled, hard working, know what roles they play, organised. The basics in other words.

[Matt Collins]

None of us are happy, but:

We haven't got worse with every game

And we haven't played a different formation every game

It's just bollocks.

[Toronto Villa]

Next week is now huge, and potentially a wonderful springboard to restart our season. Beat Newcastle and the world looks so much better.

[Villafirst]

Hopefully Adomah and Tshibola will both start against the Barcodes.

[QuintonVilla]

Beat Newcastle and we'll only be 4 behind them. The only problem with this scenario is we'll probably get dicked.

[Ads]

Last season all over again.

[aj2k77]

Yes, didn't we play this game last season, beat them and them and we are only 5 pts behind. Beat them, them, them and them and we are back in it. Win our next 7 games and we will stay up.

[aj2k77]

"I don't think it was a boring 0-0. We were resilient and defended well against the threat of Ipswich.

"We were better on the ball in the first half as we tried to create a bit of danger and we had some half-chances.

"The second half was a bit more difficult but it was a good solid performance at a place that is always difficult to play at.

"A point away from home is always a good point and I am pleased with how we fought until the end."