Aston Villa vs Swansea City FA Cup Match Thread

[aj2k77]

Atrocious. No subs, send them out for more of the same. 2 minutes of the first half,2 minutes of the second half.

WAKE THE FUCK UP ASTON VILLA.

[PaulWinch again]

Disgraceful again. Sort it the fuck out Dean, we’re drifting of late and it’s unacceptable.

[Axl Rose]

You're not going to win a lot of games with Hutton and Whelen starting. In fact, I'd like to know if we've ever actually won a game when both have started.

[themossman]

I’m a bit worried. First real taste of adversity and Smith’s decision making is questionable. If we’re gonna piss away a cup game, and I can understand why we would, then why the fuck is McGinn in there?

[Dazvillain]

Game over I reckon.

And yet everyone was so positive about team selection between 14:01 and 15:00

[richtheholtender]

Did they make this Tammy announcement that was meant to happen at half time?

What's this about?

I heard that they were making an Announcement at half time. Must have been crap.

[Matt C]

We look second best all over the pitch at the moment. Time for substitutes

[oldtimernow]

my daughter said does the transmission keep dropping off?

No , it's just that there's nothing happening

[Nii Lamptey]

We're not going to solve our problems till we get a decent defensive centre-midfielder. Defence has been generally shite for years, but hasn't helped that they never get any protection.

- Whelan doesn't have the legs, and constantly clogs it at every available opportunity, thus inviting more pressure.
- Jedinak - Likewise
- Hourihane - NOT a defensive midfielder. Doesn't tackle. In fact, I'd put him in the Hitz category..... Pops up with the odd belter of a shot but offers nothing else.

With the squad and injuries we have, I'd play 4-4-2, with SJM and Thor in the middle, Albert/El Ghazi on the wings, and Jimmy/Kienan + Hogan up front. We're not going to keep clean sheets with our current squad, so just adopt the Keegan approach.

*I do think that once the dust settles and we get new players in/back from injury, I'd give Bree a solid run at RB till end of season to prove himself. I think we have a half decent player there.

Hourihane offers nothing else !?....played most games in 2018 and involved in most goals , scoring 11 plus 6 assists. I’m sorry but there are too many negative emotions without looking at facts on here lately

It's just stats. Where's the stat that tells us how many goals we've conceded because he hasn't done his job cutting out the supply line from midfield. Lost count how many times I've seen him watch the opposition coast past him when he should have blocked them off or got his foot in. All very well making goals, but I'd wager he's been responsible for us conceding a fuck load too.

[oldham_villa]

i'm sure we're cursed!

[VillaAlways]

Did Smith make any changes ?

[Uknowthescore]

Glen whelan and hogan should be nowhere near our 1st team after today there absolute shite

[SoccerHQ]

You're not going to win a lot of games with Hutton and Whelen starting. In fact, I'd like to know if we've ever actually won a game when both have started.

Whelan started SHA game I think.

[Deano's Mullet]

You're not going to win a lot of games with Hutton and Whelen starting. In fact, I'd like to know if we've ever actually won a game when both have started.

Course we have. Plenty last season. Several this season -  Blues for one example.

[PaulWinch again]

So now we’re shit in defence and offer nothing in attack. Brilliant.