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.
that has to be the best we played this season. got to keep the pressure on them, can’t allow them a way back into the game.
grealish and adomah and hogan lol i predicted 2 nil i think what do i win
Excellent first half. Need to be on our toes the first 15-20 minutes of the 2nd half. They have some decent players with pace. Vital we stay focused.
UTV.
Best attacking play we’ve done under Bruce. He only stumbled on this team by default if it was down to him he’d have that useless twat Onomah and jedinek as ch with Whelan ffs
Shame its not on Sky, although if it was we would be losing. Hope they learnt lesson after Sheffield United.
Should have been 2-1 then.
Shit defending, yet again.
That’s the worry.
flint a centre back has gone upfront again. this happened against wolves. he is a real handfull
3-0 and that should be that. 🙂
3 nil lol snodgrass
was getting worried city was putting the pressure on us thought this was another sheff utd
Snodgrass again afer great work from Grealish
3-0, wow!
We now also have a better goal difference than Bristol City.
Fucking stunning scoreline so far.
UTV.
movement has been top notch and work rate has been first class, sack bruce
last 20 they could bring double sub ohare and murphy for hogan and grealish
Bloody hell!!! Didn’t quite expect this!!
good defending from hutton and their are more goals in this for villa city are pushing for a goal
adomah off bjananson on
Bjarnasson on for Adomah.
Pragmatic, but hardly inspiring sub.
How many do we need robe winning by before O’Hare gets on the pitch. Bjarnason is atrocious. I am still sticking to Bruce out.
Brilliant sub 😉
another goal
Fuck me, Bjarnasson 4-0!
hutton is also on fire
city are shutting up shop now.