Newcastle v Villa Post Match Thread

[Drummond]

Most of them had just had the best part of three weeks off.

Gerrard talked about training being full on like matchday.

[Beard82]

Was talking to my old man after the Leeds game, and said I'd sell Watkins, Luiz and McGinn if the rumoured bids came in. He reckoned he'd keep Watkins but would sell Cash as well.

Seen a few posters in the thread list those four, and all four have linked with moves out. Can't help feeling that if we raked in £32m for Luiz (Spurs were linked), £40m for McGinn (Man Utd linked), £35m for Watkins (Arsenal linked) and £25m for Cash (Atletico linked) that we could buy  players that make a more rounded team for the £133m it raked it. For sure we could get a better striker, centre back, right back and the elusive DM.

I also think that Davis would fit this system better than either Watkins or Ings, and Archer would be a better option to come on too.

We did that in the summer though - and hasn’t really worked out like that.  I think maybe one or two of them move on - but I am not not convinced that we would be able to get any better

[eamonn]

It sounds to me like he was after a laugh pointing out someone is gay. Bantz.

From what I've seen of his posts on here that's not really eamonn's style.

Thanks BV (and Ads). No offence meant, more a lighthearted remark about how lucky Luiz could be viewed as being.

After wasting a couple of hours watching a shitty performance, I guess I was trying to raise a cheap smile.

[brontebilly]

Most of them had just had the best part of three weeks off.

Gerrard talked about training being full on like matchday.

They must have had a handy week at training so, on the evidence of the full on performance today.

Gerrard, like Smith, talks very well post game. But he made the decision to keep the likes of Luiz, McGinn and Watkins in the team today after their woeful efforts v Leeds. He made the decision at half time not to change anything after possibly our worst 45 mins all season.

I just don't get why he would come out publicly after the game about how he would now enforce his personality on the group and that there would be changes for the next game. That's Sherwood-esque drivel. What's half time for? It's all well and good throwing his players under the proverbial bus but he has to get the best out of them for the next 15 games.

[OzVilla]

This season the only thing that's been consistent is our ability to underwhelm.  We look strong on paper but there's a few players playing themselves out of futures and quite honestly I wouldn't care if Gerrard ripped the whole thing up.

We've lost 12 league games, gone out of both cups early on and rarely keep a clean sheet. Several players have regressed this season for some reason.

This game just laid to bare for everyone to see, again.

 

[Axl Rose]

Garbage. I could see how it would end when I turned it off , not long before they scored.

Really dislike a fair chunk of our players. Almost devoid of technical ability, look lethargic, no leadership, bland ideas. The same shitty performers in the same positions, week in week out.

Midfield is hilariously bad

Fuck em

[dorsetvillian]

Finally home. Great away day spoilt by 90mins of football. Difficult to accept how poor we were today against a terrible Newcastle team.

[eamonn]

Finally home. Great away day spoilt by 90mins of football. Difficult to accept how poor we were today against a terrible Newcastle team.

I know what people choose to do in their own time is up to them, but honestly, if Gerrard knew the efforts you and your crew went to following the team, especially on days like today, you'd think he'd make the club offer some gesture of goodwill. Or at least send down a couple of players/ex-legends if there's a Dorset Villa club that hosts an end of season shindig.

Seriously, major respect to you lot.

[Toronto Villa]

Most of them had just had the best part of three weeks off.

Gerrard talked about training being full on like matchday.

We also had 2 friendly games on top of that. I don’t think the players were given a holiday.

[Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle]

However badly we played, that goal was not offside. I fucking hate VAR and what it’s done to the game. Clubs with the money get the decisions.

[ROBBO]

I want Gerrard to be true to his word and drop two or three, we cannot have a performance like that without repercussions. We do have options on the bench, I would drop Luiz, Cash has an excuse he is a typical full back who is being asked to play as a wing back, we saw how good he is at that. JM has been terrible for weeks now and looks totally frustrated. Watkins needs a rest.

[LukeJames]

I dont know what it is with us up there but last seasons game was god awful aswell with us seeming lethargic and lacking any threat.

[PaulTheVillan]

We are desperate for a prime Gareth Barry & Petrov type of midfield. One to run around kicking people and the other actually making passes.

[Drummond]

Most of them had just had the best part of three weeks off.

Gerrard talked about training being full on like matchday.

We also had 2 friendly games on top of that. I don’t think the players were given a holiday.

Maybe they really should have had three weeks off, which of course, is the purpose of the mid-season break!

We also don't have a calm head in the team, someone who can just slow things down a bit and help us to regather ourselves.

[PaulTheVillan]

Most of them had just had the best part of three weeks off.

Gerrard talked about training being full on like matchday.

We also had 2 friendly games on top of that. I don’t think the players were given a holiday.

Maybe they really should have had three weeks off, which of course, is the purpose of the mid-season break!

We also don't have a calm head in the team, someone who can just slow things down a bit and help us to regather ourselves.

Yep, there’s hardly any composure in this team.