Whilst thinking about this game, I’ve been nosing around the Birmingham Mail site and came across an Erdington band’s version of the song “Fairytale in New York”.
I didn’t listen to it, but it’s apparently quite good, as it’s typically self deprecating, which is what we Brummies excel at.
Which got me to thinking that if you didn’t laugh at our current situation, you’d have to cry.
Which is exactly how I feel at the moment.
I spoke to my very knowledgable Derby mate today, saying that we had no hopes of getting anything tomorrow and his banter aside, he totally agreed.
Then again, he also agreed with me that getting rid of Bruce would be a massive mistake for us, so what does he know, given that it seems I’m in quite a small minority at the moment?
It’s the Pulis factor, isn’t it?
You just know he’s going to at least make Boro difficult to score against, even though he’s only been there for five minutes.
Couple that with the fact that even if we create anything, we don’t look like we are going to score many and I can only see this going one way.
Thinking positively, Bruce has said we will be better.
Hmm, how’s that going to work then?
Can we expect to see a totally different midfield, with some pace in it?
Two hopes and my bet is that his big idea of a change-up will involve not playing Whelan and Jedinak together again as defensive central mids. Whoopy doo!
It’s all ok though, as Wyness has told us that the lads haven’t had their day off and have had extra training instead.
Really?
REALLY?
I suspect it’s the training that is totally wrong in the first place, given that we can barely pass the ball, let alone pass it and look for the return.
Ah, it’s all basic stuff and you certainly don’t need me to tell you about it.
I could rattle on about who’s available and who isn’t, but I’m pretty sure you all know that too, so instead, I’ll just comment on the Express and Star’s article, where, while the headline is about Terry doing 6AM sessions, it appears that five or six players are doing their “B” coaching licenses. It would seem that the club has also applied to hold the course at Bodymoor Heath.
That’s all very well and good, except I wonder what they’re going to learn, given that our coaching seems abysmal and has oft been criticised by us fans?
My point here is that I’d much rather these players put 100% into getting us promoted and worry about the coaching side later, after they’ve actually achieved something.
It makes me wonder where their priorities are and if indeed that’s the carrot that Bruce offered them to come to the Villa in the first place?
I can’t see past a 2-0 defeat.
And strangely, I find myself not quite laughing about it, but just shrugging it off.
It’s what we Brummies do isn’t it?
Take the mickey out of ourselves, take it on the chin and moan.
It could always be worse. You could be a Blues fan, where they’re having hysterics.
RHM coming on for Hogan
At last.
Important for GD !!!
hogan off murphy on
5!!!!
Hourihane.
i am drunk
5 ha ha ha ha ha
movement bloody hell finally
Grealish makes a difference but Bruce would rather play Onomah ffs
Yes, what a result.
Great performance Badger I thought I watching Barcelona
Bruce out we didn’t get 6 😀😊
performances like that make you proud to be alive and supporting the villa.
bruce needs sacking it should have been 6 thou
Should of been 10 Bruce out
Watched the game and for a minute I thought that’s not Villa playing, we could have had 8 upright from Grealish Snodgrass two perfect chance’s, all in all what a match and not T V , shame.
It was like watching Brazil what a performance. Best we’ve played for years. Why do we not play like that every week ffs
Now that Oohah is the question
Exactly
bruce deserves this result and his press conference he will enjoy for once. hogan snograss adomah and grealish all stand outs but thats unfair they were all good tonight. who officially got motm
Bruce is so slow on the uptake. Great result today. Injuries forced his hand. I hope he sticks with these 11 players and plays attacking football. Here’s hoping Whelan does not make it back into the starting 11.
i think your right. bruce and villa are shit and we oonly won cause bristrol were shattered. hard for them to play their pressing game. they have bigger fish to fry in the cup. forest will bring us back to the ground with abang . but a win was nice to start the year yawn yawn
Going to pour myself another large one – last time we played on NYD at VP in a lower division was 1988 and we beat Hull – wait for it – 5 – 0. I remember it because it was my three kids first ever Villa game – took them as a Christmas present – all still dyed in the wool Villa fans as are all their children.
Particularly pleased for Scotty Hogan; let’s hope SB takes note and stops playing two defensive minds together.
Oh and I’ve asked Ponchi – whatever his name is – to take Onomah back – even sent him the taxi fare!
It’s our year. UTV
*duh – mids but I suppose minds works!
Agree about Onomah especially as it looks like he has a play if fit clause which is ridiculous. If he stays he can’t play unless he’s earned the right or forget it
It looked like for once Bruce told them to play with freedom and just have fun out there. Keep Whelan as far away from this team, continue allowing them to play like that and we may have a real shot.
i hope they don’t go up, its for the best we stay in this league, we don’t need the tv money it will only ruin us.
Agree it’s like he’s finally took the brakes off and let them play. Grealish’s pace and movement has made a big difference but Bruce still would if chose Onomah if he was fit which says it all
for some fans that slag bruce off for being defensive. he was barking orders to the goalie to release the ball quicker so they could counter. he was instructing them to quicken the tempo. but who cares hes shit and we know fook all about footy.
what a load of nonsense. you guys are bigger idiots than i thought. you think a manager is telling players to not attack. now your saying he allowing them to attack. basically you all believe in fairies, good luck with the make believe world you live in. but reality will hit you one day keep taking your meds
I think Agnew has made the difference