Fair enough, I got a bit complacent in hoping for a win in this game, but it’s what you do when you’re on a 10 game streak, isn’t it?
I’m sure I wasn’t alone in thinking that we could beat a not particularly good Man U side.
But it wasn’t to be and the truth is that it was another pretty poor performance.
Again, it wasn’t a lack of effort, but more down to a lack of reserves from what I saw.
The energy levels just don’t seem to be there.
It’s no surprise and squad-wise we’re running on fumes.
Ash Young was a typical example. I thought he ran his lungs out for us and I really can’t fault him, but he’s worked so hard for so long for us this season that it’s no surprise he was shot when he got subbed.
He’s surely one that will be upgraded, along with a few others, although I’d expect he gets promoted to a coaching position or something. What an inspirational player he’s been.
Did anyone play particularly bad?
I’m often quick to criticise, but I can’t really say anyone did.
Well, I could say we were all rubbish, but I don’t think that’s fair.
If I had to pick a MOTM, it has to be Martinez, who kept us out of trouble more than a few times.
I just got the impression that they had reserves and we played players who you would ideally have rested.
The problem is that if we qualify for that conference tournament, it means the owners will probably invest more than if we don’t.
That would be a mistake, in my opinion.
Regardless of what happens from now until the end of the season (and I honestly expect us to fade), I believe now is the time to really invest in top quality players.
There’s a lot of stuff gone on over the last 20, 30 or even 40 years and it’s always been meh to me. I’ve never seen anything that has approached the Saunders years.
Taylor and O’Neil came very close.
The Little and Atkinson years were close too.
But I honestly believe Unai Emery has us on the cusp of success.
Hence I also believe that now is the time for our great owners to really invest.
Consider that normally I’d be moaning because we’ve lost.
Yet I’m totally sanguine.
We have the setup.
We have the academy (although I doubt we’ll use it, apart from making profit (£20 mill for Archer?))
We have the owners with the ambition that Ellis should have had.
It’s all there.
I’m expectant and it’ll be interesting to see where we go this year.
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60 responses to “Man u 1-0 Villa; I’m not bitter”
I didn’t see Ramsey doing anything protecting the goal
Not winning any second balls – great shot by Buendia pity the GK pulled off a great save!
We have had the better of the game but you can’t help but feel they will score a second on the break if we don’t equalise.
Funny that Buendia is looking our most dangerous player. Still not convinced with Traore. He is like Bailey in being so one footed and easily robbed of possession.
The last couple of games have reinforced the fact we need more players who can seriously challenge our current XI.
Agreed, Holte. Both crap for me and luxuries that don’t suit, imo.
Bailey has come on for Traore and as I’ve previously said, it’s all about looking at them closely, I reckon.
I honestly expect one, if not both gone in the summer.
Could be a defining moment, bringing on a match winning sub who unfortunately can be even worse that the player he is replacing
Well you’ve got your change albeit still status quo . I don’t know what it is but I don’t like Ramey I know you all do but not for me .
I’m not convinced either Bill.
It’s pretty clear we need a bigger squad. Look on the bright side, at least we don’t need to sell a shed load of players before we can buy as we have so few players.
It would be a travesty if we lose this especially as Spuds are winning.
Carlos on for Young.
Mings nearly drops Moreno in it. I honestly don’t get it, as much as I try.
You’re a harsh lot!!!!
I can’t believe we haven’t scored yet…’Deserve’ is an alien concept in football.
Duran on for Buendia.
Quite frankly, I don’t think we deserve it, but I’ll expand when I do the write up.
What was that change for Buendia for Duran? He was the only player getting stuck in . Ramsey doesn’t .
Bailey, what a shite free kick!
Yup.
Kamara on for Digne.
I suspect that’s about minutes and Emery has conceded this game.
Oops, not Digne?
So many half hit short passes. Do they not practice
I’m convinced now loads to get rid of ,what a shower of shit players today , no convictions from most that put that Villa shirt on shower of shit ,
Bit harsh Bill. We had the chances just not getting the rub of the green – which was the case earlier.
Gotta agree Hitch. Just didn’t get the rub of the green today.
Bloody frustrating game, but again being irritatingly positive, it’s yet another learning curve. Emery will have more of an idea what we need in the summer.
That’s done Europe. We now have to make sure we don’t ‘collapse’. 8th will still be an excellent result for the season as a whole.
Frustrating is the right word. Wolves offered almost nothing but got the early goal from the simple corner routine we didn’t defend at all.
I made my mind up ages ago that Bailey isn’t good enough for the premier league and Traore isn’t much better. So that’s two out which need replacing.
Ramsey offered little again today and Watkins seems to be suffering new dad syndrome in that he isn’t awake to the moments in the box.
Buendia was our shining light and I was surprised when he was substituted.
I can’t fault Luiz or McGinn and defensively apart from that one corner we looked solid. It’s a shame that Moreno has lost his mojo or have the opposition got wise to him?
I’m not too disappointed because I know changes in the recruitment side is happening and our owners will back Emery big time in the summer.
Let the Dingles celebrate all they have for the season knowing there will only be one team in the Midlands that matter.
The season might be ending like a deflated balloon but clearly massive progress has been made since the bin dipper left.