Barnsley v Villa predictable post match thread

[myf]

We'd probably be no worse off points wise if we had retained the core of last year's squad (or even just Guzan).

My worry is a new manager will face the same problems in relation to our piss poor midfield.

[olaftab]

Where are the leaders on the pitch? I thought that is what we were getting by going for experienced players in the spine of the team. There is little a manager can during those late minutes, it is up to those on the pitch to show some bottle and not let it keep happening. Before anyone starts, I am not trying to absolve the manager of responsibility but the players also really need to look at themselves and question why it keeps happening. If it doesn't change then the manager will inevitably pay the price but the mental fragility that allows this to happen can only be changed from within.

I agree with this. The last 5 mins capitulation is players responsibility however RDM is culpable for letting it go on.

[UK Redsox]

The routine's getting stale. We need new material.

The last two seasons have been like watching a poor Aston Villa tribute act

[ajmant]

And a piss poor midfield is whos fault? Enough time and money yes. If these were decent sides we were conceding against so be it, but ffs, Barnsley, Luton, Sheffield Wed, Bristol City, Notts Forest, Huddrsfield? You either accept it and settle for second best or you say nope, not good enough, move on. Backroom staff included.

[Villatillidie1982]

"Mental Nige" should have been appointed in the summer.

[joe_c]

The guy sat next to me on coach 3 threw up all over himself somewhere in South Yorkshire. Another 30 miles to go according to Google maps.  Deep joy.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Im about just about fucking sick of this.

Yup. I am getting close to taking a break. Honestly football used to be fun, I enjoyed the highs and lows,  but the past few years of constant grey monotone decline have just about killed any enjoyment I have. My "there is always next game" optimism has finally been depleted.*


*yeah I know self indulgent whining isnt very attractive, sorry, just getting close to taking a break from being angry every week/few days. It is doing me no good.

[KevinGage]

The guy sat next to me on coach 3 threw up all over himself somewhere in South Yorkshire. Another 30 miles to go according to Google maps.  Deep joy.

It's the night that keeps giving.

[Monty]

"Mental Nige" should have been appointed in the summer.

Why, so we'd definitely have sacked a manager today?

[MalcolmP]

I don't know why everyone is worried - when our world class striker starts scoring we will race up the table. Can someone remind me of his name?

[AvFc4eVeR]

I don't know why everyone is worried - when our world class striker starts scoring we will race up the table. Can someone remind me of his name?

OG

[Villatillidie1982]

Balance between knee jerk reaction and considered approach has gone. One in ten. FFS. I hate changing manager but really, id say he bought them, he lives or dies by them and RDM, not good enough.

Never mind one in ten, 3 in 47 sounds far worse!!! Has any team ever been that bad? Do I support the worst team in the history of football?

[Fin Feds Dad]

Just got back - come on Tony - get rid of him.

[The Edge]

Starting to look like it's inevitable that the Villa Park revolving door will see Di Matteo heading out and ex England manager Allardice heading in. The current stalemate won't be tolerated by our Chinese masters for much longer. 50 million spent on a team that is 2 points off bottom 3 is totally unacceptable.

[Toronto Villa]

I can't see Allardyce getting another chance anywhere for a while