I think some fans need to wake up, get a reality check and acknowledge that (with the exception of a few) our squad is piss poor and should set their expectations lower whilst our best players are out injured. Without those players, we are a poor Championship team on par with the likes of Blackburn, Sheffield Weds, Stoke (we're clearly not as good as Hull, Swansea or Brentford)...but with those players fit, then we are capable of making the playoffs. Also note that Bruce had a fully fit squad at the start of the season which included Grealish and Axel...he still couldn't get a tune out of them, lost his job and we'd most likely be in a relegation scrap if he was still here. It wasn't perfect due to individual errors and mistakes, but Smith brought about an instant improvement in performances, style of play and results which has only declined since losing those key players.At some point we have to stop this managerial merry go round at Villa Park, and you can't crucify Smith so soon after inheriting the shambles of a squad that has been left on his doorstep by his predecessors. There will be a big clear out in the summer, and the only thing that matters between now and then is that the fans keep their shit together and be patient regardless of results. Short term thinking leads to long term problems.
I don’t, but if we lost say 10 of our remaining games I’d be surprised if the owners retained confidence in the manager for the long-term.
2 wins in 12 is as bad as it got for SB in 16/17. I said if it's 2 wins from the last 27 to finis the season then there's very little chance he'll be here. Which there isn't.
Watch Norwich's goal at Bolton. That's why you stick by a good idea, even during the lean times. Sensational football.
Quote from: Ads on February 16, 2019, 10:36:07 PMWatch Norwich's goal at Bolton. That's why you stick by a good idea, even during the lean times. Sensational football.And I really, really hope that’s us next season, and fair play to you Ads, I’m just not sure it will be
That’s fine and I agree with a lot of that. However wouldn’t it be good considering Dean has a free hit, to try some different things. You, like me were probably at Reading & Brentford away, and those performances along with today make me question Dean. The team formation is not working so try something different, your the manager / head coach, have a new thought.