Well, the headline says it all really doesn’t it?
This is simply a massive game for Tim Sherwood and we all know the pressure he’s been under of late.
Indeed, it seems he might have heaped some on himself today, in suggesting that’ll he basically resign if he feels the need.
I’ve got a sneaky feeling that decision might even come as soon as tomorrow if we don’t get the win, so important is the game and I’ve no doubt that’ll please more than a few of us.
While I’ve been supportive of Sherwood up to now, mainly because I’m not convinced we’ll get anyone better in, I’m also becoming perhaps a bit more realistic about how grave our current plight is.
The simple fact is if we lose tomorrow our current form will be six played without a single point to our name. That’s frankly shocking and will surely leave Sherwood in an untenable position, where even if he doesn’t jump, the hierarchy may well sack him, even if they’re somewhat reluctant.
The possibly good news is that we don’t have any injuries at all. Of course Sherwood might not be particularly bothered about that if you believe the stories that he didn’t want at least some of them.
So the big question in that area is who is the manager going to play?
Does Gabby walk straight back in?
Will Lescott be dropped for Clark or Okore?
The truth is I don’t particularly care for this one match, as it’s not about the team selection.
It’s not about the tactics either really. I don’t care if he plays half the reserves and goes 1-8-1 either.
It’s simply all about getting the win at any costs and regardless of if Guzan mis-kicks it into their net or something similarly daft.
And I really do want us to win.
Because the club is pretty much on its knees at the moment and I just don’t want it to sink any lower.
The trouble is, I’m not convinced it’s going to happen and I think a point might be about as good as it gets.
Which won’t be good enough to appease certainly the fans or probably Fox and Lerner either.
1-1 then.
What formation are we playing today? Answers on a postcard please.
As Bency said our bench has most of our best footballers on it – I wouldn’t mind a strong bench if the starting 11 was much to look at. Looks like he’s only really trying to play his or Lambert’s signings – the moneyball boys are getting frozen out. Where are Clark, Sinclair and Veretout?
This is Sherwood’s best team?! Best team?! Am I going crazy?
What the fuck has happened to Amavi????
Although he made the odd mistake (name me a player in the squad who hasn’t) he looked like he could play some football. Good at crosses too so no point playing Gestede without him.
I know it’s not Halloween yet but that team sheet has sent a shiver up my spine.
I predicted a narrow win for Swansea now I’ll say that we’ll lose by two or three.
I can only think that the team sheet was Tim’s way of handing in his resignation.
I’m resigned too – to Championship foot ball next season.
Players can’t make mistakes at Villa, but the effing manager can Pat.
Richards is no captain if he keeps losing his head like that.
So, what will Sherwood’s excuse be when he has to change his “best squad” at halftime?
This is pour shit ,our best team your having a laugh Tim.
Westwood out, tick. Ayew in, tick. Weren’t the majority of us calling for these changes? Even if I’m not fond of some of the chosen lineup I can understand it’s back to basics and go with the more experienced premier league players to grind out a result. Pick up some points and then introduce some of the newbies.
If the experienced players were talented enough to find out results, then that would make sense. However the better players this season so far are the “newbies” and not the experienced players.
I agree about the new players being better this season. But assume as a collective and team he wants to go with the tried and trusted.
The tried and trusted have failed for an incredible 7th time.
Fucking get in!!!
AAAAAYYYYEEEEWWWW!!!!!
Get in jorden.
GET in there COYL
Thank f**k for that.
Great advantage by the ref. Great save from Guzan
Great finish.
Guzan keeps us in it with a big save again, best get rid of him
O fuck..
What were you saying?????????
Bloody hell we’re winning????
I’m going a bit light headed
FUCKING SHITE
I knew it.
Was that the one that condemns Sherwood?
Guzan standing on the wrong side. Don’t they have coaches at Villa
personnel decisions again to give away the free kick and then the positioning for the keeper
Guzan positioning all wrong for the free kick.
B6 or B8 or whatever it is?
I’m beginning to wonder about you, because that’s an awful attitude to have during the game, imo.
I don’t mind your opinion.
But to actively shout for the oppo during a game?
Disgraceful, imo.
Can’t believe it if we can’t win it don’t lose it ffs. Same old villa fuckin useless. Think mourinho will get sacked as well maybe do a swap with Cheksea
lol – Mou at Villa would be hilarious to see. I think you are right though I will be surprised if Mou and Sherwood make it to next week.
We know that.
Now stop with the shouting.
I know most on here hate Guzan for whatever reason but it is a bit harsh to fault a keeper for trusting in his wall.
who positions the wall?
It went right up the middle of the wall – not his fault it was a foot over Hutton’s head.
where was the only place he could of scored from over the top of huttons head that’s what he should of covered
He’s gone now