Aston Villa v Chelsea Pre match

[Goldenballs]

What would be the point if applying more pressure publicly? Just like you don’t expect managers to criticise players publicly

Gerrard throws players under the bus after any defeat.
"Look me in the eye"
"Need more quality"
"Had to change my genius tactics and go defensive because the players are too shite to carry them out"

[ChicagoLion]

What would be the point if applying more pressure publicly? Just like you don’t expect managers to criticise players publicly

Gerrard throws players under the bus after any defeat.
"Look me in the eye"
"Need more quality"
"Had to change my genius tactics and go defensive because the players are too shite to carry them out"

So the CEO should slag off the manager then?

[Clampy]

Purslow at this point is not going to say anything to undermine the manager a few days before a game.
And nor should he.

There's a specific way to go about it. Whether its reiterating expectations, saying you have a plan for scenario A or B, or that progress needs to be seen. 9 points from 9 games isn't good enough and we've struggled to win matches going back into the second half of last season, with no semblance of a playing style or progression.

It has to be addressed at some point and maybe its a little earlier in the campaign for it, but if we are in the bottom three come Nov. 1st I don't care what day it is or who we've got next, we deserve answers. Diego Carlos going down isn't an excuse to draw against Forest and a 10-man Leeds, its a cheap out. The World Cup break will either be a blessing or a curse for us, because so many players for us have ruined their chances to go to Qatar.

All in all, with the owners in the building on Sunday - I'm sure they will want some answers too. Especially if Wolves and Saints pick up points.

It's interesting that you only mentioned the Carlos injury but ignored the fact that Kamara, Digne and Augustisson are also out. And yes, Purslow speaking out a few days before a game would have been no help whatsoever.

[Goldenballs]

What would be the point if applying more pressure publicly? Just like you don’t expect managers to criticise players publicly

Gerrard throws players under the bus after any defeat.
"Look me in the eye"
"Need more quality"
"Had to change my genius tactics and go defensive because the players are too shite to carry them out"

So the CEO should slag off the manager then?

I'd rather hear some sort of actual answer like 'the aim was continuous improvement and that is still the case' or 'the targets of Aston Villa hasn't changed and we are committed to our long term plan' etc. He could add that they still believe Gerrard is the right man for the job, but at least it would seem to show that they are reading the room.

You only have to have a read of this forum and there are a few people who think the owners may have given up, or are happy for us to drift along aimlessly, or how many people have totally lost faith in the manager.

Something along those lines, I don't think would be disruptive.

I also wouldn't care if he called Gerrard a useless tosser though.

[Lastfootstamper]

The loss of both Digne and Augustinsson is being largely negated by Ashley Young playing like he's fifteen years younger. One of our season's brighter sides.

[Axl Rose]

Mason Southgate is possibly out for them.

[rjp]

A bit of a long shot but if anyone's in Colombo and wants to meet up for the match tomorrow then please PM me.

[Axl Rose]

A bit of a long shot but if anyone's in Colombo and wants to meet up for the match tomorrow then please PM me.

Wish I was mate. Unfortunately, will be in Tokyo.

Have watched games here before:

http://playtrix.lk/

And also at the Cheers Pub in the Cinnamon Grand.

[Clampy]

What would be the point if applying more pressure publicly? Just like you don’t expect managers to criticise players publicly

Gerrard throws players under the bus after any defeat.
"Look me in the eye"
"Need more quality"
"Had to change my genius tactics and go defensive because the players are too shite to carry them out"

So the CEO should slag off the manager then?

I'd rather hear some sort of actual answer like 'the aim was continuous improvement and that is still the case' or 'the targets of Aston Villa hasn't changed and we are committed to our long term plan' etc. He could add that they still believe Gerrard is the right man for the job, but at least it would seem to show that they are reading the room.

You only have to have a read of this forum and there are a few people who think the owners may have given up, or are happy for us to drift along aimlessly, or how many people have totally lost faith in the manager.

Something along those lines, I don't think would be disruptive.

I also wouldn't care if he called Gerrard a useless tosser though.

If he came out and said all that (not the useless tosser bit) then he would still get stick.

[Villa Lew]

Good news Bailey is fit again, would put him in for Coutinho. I would also start with Cam, but unfortunately that's very unlikely to happen, but hopefully he will get at least 20 mins this time.

[Goldenballs]

To avoid a quoteathon..

I don't think it would, I think it would alleviate the concerns of a lot of fans. To say that he hasn't even considered Gerrard's future (even if he has) just adds more reasons for the fans who are concerned, to carry on being concerned. To reiterate that the owners are still fully committed to their original aims would calm a lot of supporters concerns. I suppose it's one of those where he can't really win whatever he says.

[dave.woodhall]

A CEO is always chief scapegoat. That's football.

[Drummond]

A bit of a long shot but if anyone's in Colombo and wants to meet up for the match tomorrow then please PM me.

I'm just hoping I'd rather not have been watching Columbo.

[Legion]

Good news Bailey is fit again, would put him in for Coutinho. I would also start with Cam, but unfortunately that's very unlikely to happen, but hopefully he will get at least 20 mins this time.

Unless a divine miracle occurs he will be on the bench for the vast majority of the game.

[ChicagoLion]

A CEO is always chief scapegoat. That's football.

The CEO should always be accountable for the performance of any business.
This CEO appears to be failing in meeting the stated objectives of the owners and should be judged against that.