Quote from: Damo70 on September 16, 2019, 12:41:30 PMWe have just had two seasons of finishing in the top six. We were always likely to lose more games in our first season back in the Premier League. Everybody at the club from the owners to the supporters has to keep their bottle this season. We may well take a couple of heavy beatings and we may well go through lean spells during the course of the season. But panicking is not an option. Anybody who is losing their bottle in September is in for a long hard stressful season. Tonight is exactly the sort of game we need to win this season (as was Bournemouth and Everton) but I would suggest that anyone who needs their tie and shoe laces taken off them for their own safety this early in the campaign isn't cut out to be a football fan and should take up fishing or bowls.I was fishing today. It was far less stressful than supporting Villa. And also far less enjoyable.
We have just had two seasons of finishing in the top six. We were always likely to lose more games in our first season back in the Premier League. Everybody at the club from the owners to the supporters has to keep their bottle this season. We may well take a couple of heavy beatings and we may well go through lean spells during the course of the season. But panicking is not an option. Anybody who is losing their bottle in September is in for a long hard stressful season. Tonight is exactly the sort of game we need to win this season (as was Bournemouth and Everton) but I would suggest that anyone who needs their tie and shoe laces taken off them for their own safety this early in the campaign isn't cut out to be a football fan and should take up fishing or bowls.
Worried? I can't bloody wait for every game! We've got a manager and a team looking as committed as any side we've had in 20 years, Villa Park is absolutely rocking, and even if the worst does happen I've lost the fear of relegation as the Championship was great fun for the last 2 years.I say we go out every week without fear, players and supporters. We've got so much going for us right now that we have to keep it going even if results go against us - stick to what we are doing and we will be more than alright. The absolute worst thing we could do is start to get worried and retreat into our shells. If results go against us then just get louder, play more aggressively and make others worry about us. What was it Dean said last season about not just winning this game, but putting fear into your next opponents? That's what I want to hear from everyone.I'll leave you with this - imagine being a West Ham fan leaving Villa Park tonight having tasted the atmosphere we will generate. Then imagine having to go back and play in that soulless dome at the weekend. I know whose shoes I'd rather be in.Worried? Not a chance.
I say we go out every week without fear, players and supporters.
Lose tonight and I will start to become concerned ... we need points on the board
Quote from: Pat Mustard on September 16, 2019, 03:49:05 PMWorried? I can't bloody wait for every game! We've got a manager and a team looking as committed as any side we've had in 20 years, Villa Park is absolutely rocking, and even if the worst does happen I've lost the fear of relegation as the Championship was great fun for the last 2 years.I say we go out every week without fear, players and supporters. We've got so much going for us right now that we have to keep it going even if results go against us - stick to what we are doing and we will be more than alright. The absolute worst thing we could do is start to get worried and retreat into our shells. If results go against us then just get louder, play more aggressively and make others worry about us. What was it Dean said last season about not just winning this game, but putting fear into your next opponents? That's what I want to hear from everyone.I'll leave you with this - imagine being a West Ham fan leaving Villa Park tonight having tasted the atmosphere we will generate. Then imagine having to go back and play in that soulless dome at the weekend. I know whose shoes I'd rather be in.Worried? Not a chance.spot on Pat....UTVThe Doc
We're competing well.Defensively I think we're looking very solid, one goal conceded in three games.More to come from midfield, Marvellous had a decent debut so another option for DM or box to box now.But goodness me the decision not to sign another attacking player is very baffling to me and it's starting to hurt us. Tonight with 10 men to play for last 20 minutes we only had one attacking player on the bench and he's scored about 4 goals in two championship seasons.Going to be a struggle to win games up to January I'm afraid for all our promising play.