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.
I’ve noticed it weeks ago, i don’t know what they see that I do, he cannot turn with speed , if the ball gets past him he’s knackered. We should have dabbled weeks ago with the youngsters, all this they need experience load of bo llocks to me, if you start youngsters in your academy ou start from the cradle. Imo .
ppl say he can’t play in defence. how could anybody think he more suited in middle of midfield. midfield is the engine of the team. if you don’t control this part of the field you are struggling to get a foot hold
Happy new year to everyone. Injuries and illness forced Bruce to shuffle team against Boro so maybe he got lucky because his previous good runs were when he stumbled onto a team that paid off such as Hutton at left back with adomah in front. I worry that when he is able to he will put Whelan and Jedi together in the middle despite everyone knowing it won’t work. Agree that we need freshening up in the engine room and let’s hope it’s one of our own youngsters.
same team as at boro. don’t want to hear excuses about fatigue / tiredness too many games,
Cardiff, Derby, Leeds and Sheffield United all dropping points today.
A win for us would close the gap on 2nd to just 5 points!!!
COYL. UTV.
Steele, Wright, Flint, Baker, Magnússon, Brownhill, Smith, Pack, Bryan, Reid, Paterson.
Subs: O’Leary, Kelly, Vyner, Leko, Eliasson, Woodrow, Taylor.
The legendary first eleven that mauled Manchester United will vanquish the Villans!!!!
Just signed up to a VPN and AVTV is working fine 🙂
I’ll write something later.
Yes! Hogan 1-0
Super Scotty Hogan!!
hogan goal
Nice to see him score.
How good would it be if he went on a roll?
we just need to cross the ball like they did, give him something to attack in the box
If he stays fit he very well could mate. Have been desperate for it to work for him since his move, buzzing he’s got that goal!
naughty baker
Hulk Hogan!!!!
Agreed.
Good pressure here; we need to make it count.
thats the answer to winning this game, keep up the pressure on them. tempo high
2-0
Yes, Snoddy 2-0!
we are on fire
was that chester with the cheeky back heel on the left
our corners have more imagination since that coach joined
Yep, Chester.
Classy 🙂
We really need to stay solid now until half time.
hogan got his goal looks now a different player
How are you watching the game chaps? Please tell me!
AVTV via a VPN Adam
Or you can maybe get a stream via Facebook.
Grealish hits the post.
He’s looked really good up to now.
Grealish soooooooo unlucky!!
Good first half, can we keep it up?