I’ve cooled down somewhat after the Barnsley game, but I certainly haven’t got over it and unless things change quickly I think I’ve lost all faith in the manager.
I noted that RDM stated in the presser that he believes Aston Villa will finish in the top six this season. I agree with him, as I think the team is good enough. But I’m not convinced he’ll be the man to take us there.
I’m open to changing my opinion about the manager but the simple fact is that he has to start getting results and he needs to start today.
Preston are one of the few teams who are actually below us in the league at the moment, although they have the same amount of points and if we have any aspirations of a decent finish, we have to beat teams at this level.
That’s not arrogance either, when you consider two of their players couldn’t really get into our squad. I wonder what the odds are for Callum Robinson or Daniel Johnson to score today?
Apart from those two lads, I can’t say I know much about the opposition, so I have to go with my gut feeling, which tells me we’ll draw 1-1.
Why? Because I don’t believe we’ll score more than one and I’ll be surprised if we don’t concede.
But surely we won’t draw again?
Hence I see a tight game, with a goal either way being enough.
In squad news Preston will have to assess strikers Jermaine Beckford and Paul Gallagher.
Villa are in pretty good shape and Ross McCormack, who I’d expect to possibly come straight back in to add a bit of inventiveness, is fit again.
Leandro Bacuna is suspended after picking up his 5th booking.
As far as I’m concerned, RDM has to get a win today. I don’t care if we’re lucky or unlucky, play brilliant or rubbish.
It’s three points we need and nothing else matters.
Otherwise, even if RDM isn’t going to be sacked just yet, he’ll be on borrowed time.
So a 1-0 either way then and I’m not convinced it’ll be us who get the points.
I said the other day we should give RDM time, and that it was a fine line and that with some fine tuning, draws could be turned into wins.
I was wrong. He is getting worse not better.
RDM OUT, had enough of this fucking shit every week another weekend RUINED.
Couldn’t they lock him & westwood in the changing room at halftime???
I’d actually take Sherwoods back at this point.
45-50 mins to save ya jobs……
Hope your right!!
Yep like they are going to score 3 goals without reply in 45 mins when they only average a goal a game at best. Your living in dream land
I really can see him sacked in the morning, or Dr x is full of SHITE about bringing back the glorious days.
Of course he is another Lerner I’m afraid will be happy with getting into prem and just surviving
Getting in the prem??? he’ll be lucky to stay in the championship
I agree, I think Sherwood would come back in a heartbeat and I would welcome him back.
Sherwood back????really how would that be an upgrade he couldn’t even draw let alone win.too cocky for my liking plus hasn’t worked since us says alot not that popular me thinks
Over 6000 fans at Deepdale so we should hear the boos at the end down here……
McCormack and Gestede on for Westwood and Grealish
Westwood…grealish off…Gestede and Mac on
Lambert in
Starting to up or game somethings definitely wrong with RDMs teamtalks
If we lose today (as looks more than likely) then it’s time for Dr. T to get his cheque book out and throw some cash at Gary Rowett.
Don’t care that he’s at Blues (although it would be nice to see the noses out of joint) he’s done amazing in the Championship with very little, 7th in the table at the moment.
Has to be him!
I’m sure its really tempting for him to come to a relegation threatened side and leave a playoff hunting team….fan or not
Just heard the strikers on the field for us now have scored a combined total of 180 championship goals wow
3 would be nice
I’d take 1atm
have they 5 for us
then again they never played for a team that had wastewood as midfield general
Another couple of chances from Preston then.
I know I’ve been saying give RDM time but this performance looks like we’re going backwards.
Rowett now!
20th now
Noses 1-0 up
Rowett now!
Still 1shot on target outrageous
My 9 year old son has just informed me he no longer wants to support the Villa ! Can’t really blame him !
Beginning to wish that I could so the same but after 60 years I don’t think I can.
Depressing isn’t it?
Tell him to man up he will learn that life isn’t fair. Will make him a stronger resilient person supporting us rather than become generation snowflake supporting a sky 4 team