Aston Villa v Olympiacos - Post-Match Thread

[VillaTim]

Isn't a 2 goal lead dangerous (in a bad way).

[Clampy]

Apologies I will aim to post nothing that doesn’t fit within your parameters of acceptability in future.

It's called disagreeing.

[PaulWinch again]

Well not really, you can disagree without the condescending tone, “very silly thing to post”. But just for clarity, I wasn’t meaning to upset or insult people - it was an observation that some people will make themselves believe things will turn out ok even if it’s unlikely. I’m not saying it’s impossible, I’m not saying it’s what everyone thinks, and I’m not saying it’s a bad thing even if it does happen.

And I think we have a chance but my view is it’s 60/40 in their favour.

[Ian.]

I still believe being completely outnumbered in midfield was the key factor. That and spending the first 20 odd minutes playing about at the back. The two combined wasn't Unai's finest hour.

Totally. The starting line-up - with 2 midfielders - seemed a bit crazy to me. Playing Tim would have allowed McGinn and Luiz to be 2-3 metres further up  the pitch and braking their play down a bit and also picking the 2nd ball (which we were poor at last night).
And the lack of intensity from the off meant we were chasing the game.

Tim’s not that player though. I’m sure his strengths are more where Dougie would be playing in Kamara is fit.

From what we've seen on his season long loan at QPR, he can play both though the DCM position looked to be his preferred. We just need him to keep it simple, break up play, maybe take a few strides forward and pass it to the feet of a more talented attacking player.

He seems far more at home while playing for England a little further forward. I’m not sure Emery trusts him in Kamara’s position. Mind you we’ve spent years looking for that role to be filled and Kamara is so good at it. He’s such a huge loss.

[Clampy]

Well not really, you can disagree without the condescending tone, “very silly thing to post”. But just for clarity, I wasn’t meaning to upset or insult people - it was an observation that some people will make themselves believe things will turn out ok even if it’s unlikely. I’m not saying it’s impossible, I’m not saying it’s what everyone thinks, and I’m not saying it’s a bad thing even if it does happen.

And I think we have a chance but my view is it’s 60/40 in their favour.

So you don't think fans should believe?

[russon]

I actually didn't think Olsen did too badly tonight, but it does stretch coincidence somewhat that we always concede a billion goals when he's playing.

Made me laugh 😂. Slight exaggeration but absolutely get your point.

[PaulWinch again]

Did I say that? And again, and just to be explicitly clear, I am not saying it applies to everyone. Some people will think we can win, some people will make themselves believe we can win as we get closer to the game, and some people will think we’re unlikely to win. It’s just how different people view things.

[VillaTim]

Fuck sake guys take it offline .

[Beard82]

I actually didn't think Olsen did too badly tonight, but it does stretch coincidence somewhat that we always concede a billion goals when he's playing.

Made me laugh 😂. Slight exaggeration but absolutely get your point.

  I think he was pretty bad for the second and could have done better for the 4th.  He just doesn't inspire confidence, and whenever he concedes a goal he seems to have a look on his face of "oh no it's happening again".

[Clampy]

Did I say that? And again, and just to be explicitly clear, I am not saying it applies to everyone. Some people will think we can win, some people will make themselves believe we can win as we get closer to the game, and some people will think we’re unlikely to win. It’s just how different people view things.

As long as they don't talk themselves into it, eh?

I'll leave it there I think.

[Axl Rose]

Did I say that? And again, and just to be explicitly clear, I am not saying it applies to everyone. Some people will think we can win, some people will make themselves believe we can win as we get closer to the game, and some people will think we’re unlikely to win. It’s just how different people view things.

As long as they don't talk themselves into it, eh?

I'll leave it there I think.

Would it be possible for once, just once, for you to have a day off from being a massive wanker to other posters?

I don't think I've ever seen you engage in a friendly discussion with anyone on this site. All I see are snide comments, rude remarks, and attempts to start fights in an empty room. Just lots and lots of smug bullshit.

It's like you trawl through threads itching to make other people feel uncomfortable. I've never understood it. It's a very unpleasant trait.

I'm no angel myself, but fuck me.

[itbrvilla]

Isn't a 2 goal lead dangerous (in a bad way).

If you're villa...

[Sexual Ealing]

Did I say that? And again, and just to be explicitly clear, I am not saying it applies to everyone. Some people will think we can win, some people will make themselves believe we can win as we get closer to the game, and some people will think we’re unlikely to win. It’s just how different people view things.

As long as they don't talk themselves into it, eh?

I'll leave it there I think.

I'm no angel myself, but fuck me.

I'm only fucking angels at the moment, sorry chief.

[PaulWinch again]

Did I say that? And again, and just to be explicitly clear, I am not saying it applies to everyone. Some people will think we can win, some people will make themselves believe we can win as we get closer to the game, and some people will think we’re unlikely to win. It’s just how different people view things.

As long as they don't talk themselves into it, eh?

I'll leave it there I think.

Probably best, as it might lead to well trodden behaviour paths.

[dave.woodhall]

Did I say that? And again, and just to be explicitly clear, I am not saying it applies to everyone. Some people will think we can win, some people will make themselves believe we can win as we get closer to the game, and some people will think we’re unlikely to win. It’s just how different people view things.

As long as they don't talk themselves into it, eh?

I'll leave it there I think.

Would it be possible for once, just once, for you to have a day off from being a massive wanker to other posters?

I don't think I've ever seen you engage in a friendly discussion with anyone on this site. All I see are snide comments, rude remarks, and attempts to start fights in an empty room. Just lots and lots of smug bullshit.

It's like you trawl through threads itching to make other people feel uncomfortable. I've never understood it. It's a very unpleasant trait.

I'm no angel myself, but fuck me.

Behave yourself, please.