I just dont get the point of players like Richards, Okore, Hutton etc starting tonight .. Di Matteo must learn these players should be nowhere near the first team squad at any time. Okore is 24 going on 44, Richards just isn't bothered and Hutton may work hard but he is just terrible .. That defensive performance tonight was more like a Sunday morning pub team. It was actually that bad.
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comment by AJisaRam1973 (U2100)
posted on 10/8/16
Wait a minute - were Villa not Champions of Europe three an a half decades ago and guaranteed a Premier League place for ever.?
Oh no. Bombed out the cup to Luton Town - take nothing away from them, they won the Milk Cup in 85 so it was quite an even contest.
Look forward to seeing the shambolic Aston Villa at the Ipro in a couple of weeks. It wont be 6-0 to Villa this time and there wont be any goals from the halfway line.
Floods of tears in Sutton Coldfield & Redditch tonight
comment by McParlandTheGreat (U6150)
posted on 10/8/16
It wasn't that bad. It was worse. Maybe RDM felt he had to put that team out to see if they could do it in a competitive situation. Now he knows. Lat season all over again, probably worse
Never want to see Okore play for us again. His own goal was unbelievable. Hope RDM rips him apart for it. Before selling him
Richards must go as well. The defence was terrible and the midfield pathetic; think Gardner has had his chance and hasn't taken it. Out. Forwards probably weren't great but you couldn't really tell.
Take last Sunday's team and stick 4-5 good signings (or more) in it and we can have a decent season. With a team like tonight the Conference looms
comment by Fan Gillhaus 1903 (U3339)
posted on 11/8/16
How has Gardner had his chance
Tonight was shiete but he needs to stay imo and get settled in
Richards doesn't look interested
Hutton is sheite but will stay
Okore I thought was better than he is, wtf was that OG all about
Baker I have never rated
Only Amavi and Elphick look the part in defence.
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comment by The Midland 20 (U12697)
posted on 11/8/16
Agree with all that Paddy!!!
Baker was ok. Looked ok with Elphick too.
Hutton and Gestede are just not good enough.
Villa should move Amavi to Left Midfield. He is creative. But not a left back. You should sign Pocognoli from the Baggies. No idea why Pulis never played him. A good left back IMHO.
Shore up that defence or struggle. That's the truth.
comment by McParlandTheGreat (U6150)
posted on 11/8/16
Good points, Paddy.
Gestede? Actually, he looked quite good in defence, snuffed out a few dangerous attacks. Maybe we should play him there!
Thought Bunn was OK, certainly not reponsible for the goals. Would be happy with him as back up.
Gardner I don't think has it. Supposed to be used to the Championship, had plenty of opportunity to learn his trade, is being given plenty of opportunity now, but doesn't seem able to stamp himself on the game. Think Westwood is better, and Westwood isn't the most positive player around.
comment by Fan Gillhaus 1903 (U3339)
posted on 11/8/16
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/10531508/aston-villa-owner-tony-xia-hits-out-at-squad-after-luton-efl-cup-loss
James Chester bid accepted
Think he and Elphick would be a solid pairing
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comment by Fan Gillhaus 1903 (U3339)
posted on 11/8/16
Gardner proved last season he is good enough, he needs time to settle back in, like any new signing really
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