4 points off the playoffs, 7 off the automatics, a positive goal difference. What not to like?
But most of all, the sort of performance which has Villa stamped all over it. No grinding out a victory by a lucky goal. We should have scored more. If Dean can sort out the misfires up front we'll be a hell of a side.
Wonder what Sawaris and Edens are thinking. Probably pretty happy.
Surprised there's not a thread for this yet... maybe we're all dreading it a little?
Can't honestly see us getting anything from this. Friday night was a definite improvement, but Bolton were piss poor and still had their chances. Derby are unlikely to be so wasteful and we're yet to get a point on the road under Smith. Can't see that changing here. 3-1 Derby.
Already on us at double carpetI don’t give a shit how we beat the blues, 1-0, 5-4 or 8-0 as long as we win.
But if we can stick a couple past Forest and do Boro away that’ll send a few shock waves through the leagues and we won’t be 22/1 for much longer
I think they have acted in a calm and considered manner. Credit to them.
Early days yet , but it looks like they have got their first major decision spot on.
What the hell just happened? I've just woken up in San Diego and can't believe my eyes!
Last season we gave the best team in the league a good hiding but then went on a terrible run that probably cost us promotion.And the supposed best side in the league this season just got tanked
Dean Smith has talked about being able to control your emotions during a game, as the season progresses this will be vital because expectation levels will rise very quickly.
I don't expect much except to win this league by 10 points and the FA cup beating Man City in the final 5-0
I don't expect much except to win this league by 10 points and the FA cup beating Man City in the final 5-0
Can’t see us keeping a clean sheet with Aguero up top tbh
Oh, and a quote from “rams talk”:
‘I thought Villa were very beatable tbh, thought they showed almost nothing’.
How are the grapes tasting pal, bit sour?