stennyvilla
Vital Youth Team
Ridiculous level of pessimism on here. Target has always been 36 pts. Win just two of our next three, and take it to the last game. Oldham won their last 4 games to stay up against all the odds, we only need three.
Staying Up Thread 2019/20
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stennyvilla
Vital Youth Team
I wish I believed what I've just written. But always say you never know …...
Villan57
Alert Team
We need you in the dressing room stenny
LewChatterley'sLover
Vital 1st Team Regular
If the price of survival is to become an Allardyce or Pulis team I think I'd rather go down as Aston Villa. We'll be back, better and stronger.
garygaryshaw
Vital Football Hero
Why??? he keep us up, gets a nice pay cheque in the Summer and we thank him for his time. Get a new guy in and start again in the PL. Surely that is the better option?
Ah that is the sort of optimism I was expecting, not like yours 57.
Didnt last long though did it stennyvilla.
People asking for big Sam, I'd give him Suso's role straight away so he can start building with Dean a squad that can compete at a premier league level ready for two seasons' time.
I don't want his style of football, but his experience and understanding of top level football as well as his proven track record at bringing excellent talents from overseas as well as developing british players would be huge in a sporting director role.
I don't want his style of football, but his experience and understanding of top level football as well as his proven track record at bringing excellent talents from overseas as well as developing british players would be huge in a sporting director role.
I dont think there is any chance Norwich will sack their manager.
Why would they.
Neither will Bournemouth. Two excellent managers there who I believe are still very well respected by their fans and players.
ironside
Vital Football Hero
I like the optimistic bit about coming back better and stronger. Similar to the optimistic view in 2016. I hope the Mark 2 version is an improvement.
Until it's mathematically impossible.....?
Which villa player will say that first?
My bet is Mings.
Villan57
Alert Team
yes but both have got their teams relegated and their fans will want them out it's the knee jerk to being relegated. Both are Championship clubs and Bournemouth, not even that.
Pangloss
Vital Football Legend
Norwich chose to hardly spend so shouldn't be surprised they're going down, there's more of a justification for them to keep their manager. Bournemouth have badly under performed and have spent decent money over the years, Howe's job should be under threat somewhat.
Tom Cat
Vital Squad Member
I vaguely remember reading that there were a fair few rumblings of discontent with Howe, wouldn t be surprised if he left. If he did, would you take him?
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
Point of order. Wigan won't exist and Peston is a tv political presenter and journalist. I don't think he plays in the EFL.
Tom Cat
Vital Squad Member
I think it's fair to say we are relegated now. What are your thoughts on financial standings next year? There's a lot of talk about this season being a very bad time to get relegated, for obvious reasons - I just don't really understand the possible ramifications of it.
Also there was talk about a championship level wage cap being brought in. I can only see that as a bad idea - along with all other FFP.
Regardless of how keen our owners are, would they have the ability to put any money into the club, or are our hands completely tied?
Also there was talk about a championship level wage cap being brought in. I can only see that as a bad idea - along with all other FFP.
Regardless of how keen our owners are, would they have the ability to put any money into the club, or are our hands completely tied?
Divine_islet
Vital 1st Team Regular
That applies more to our team than any other as we never know when the next win is coming....
Villan57
Alert Team
He's not foreign and a big name, can you imagine the uproar on here not to mention twatter
He was touted as England manager before Southgate , for what he'd achieved at Bournemouth and his style of play so I don't know
crimsondonkey
Vital 1st Team Regular
Bit late for Fat Sam now, the damage is done.
As you know I do not rate Smith and although I think he'd do okay in the Championship I've seen all the evidence I need that if he took us back up he'd be just as out of his depth as he has been all this season, so there is no point persevering with him.
Smith and Suso both need to go as they are jointly culpable for the terrible recruitment, and Smith is culpable for the lack of organisation, tactics and performances from the team.
