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GD is important tbf

Okay. We're not missing Pope at all, then. Contrarian or what.

Pope is going to be a really awful loss, like. And I'm doubtful that the solution is in the bargain bin.

There's probably just about a valid case for playing different (and far worse) players instead of those currently in the side, and therefore it's probably fair enough to ask the question of the manager. Likewise regarding our tactical inflexibility. But Christ, there's no real solution to the current situation. We've been dealt a thoroughly shit hand.

The point is it wouldn't make a difference. The defence is under masses of pressure because the front six are totally ineffective.

Exactly. So much goes through him. You can talk about Trippier needing a rest - cos obviously he does - but the main problem is the inability to freshen up the front six. Having one of Hall or Krafth in the side instead of Tripps hardly prevents what's happened here.

Neville chatting some right condescending shite.

Absolutely ragged. That one touch pass round the corner is knackering our entire shape off the ball every single time.

Generally looking a bit broken. Hopeless defending there like; Lascelles and Bruno ball watching.

All looking a bit iffy so far. Struggling to play through their press and struggling to track their runners and passing plays.

Chance headed off the line. Looking like it could be a long afternoon tbh.

Looks fine

Hopefully they leave nostalgia for re-releases and produce a stunning kit for this era, which itself can be looked upon with misty eyes in decades to come.

Wouldn't expect them to make a difference today because their presence won't prevent Dubravka from having to make at least one save; but just seeing light at the end of the tunnel should give us a lift, and a very timely boost ahead of an absolutely massive game on Wednesday.

Thanks for the summary. All in all good to hear.

he's an absolute melt.

I wish I thought it was dead that week. Was still very much feeling it and presumably optimistic that we might change manager that summer.

Sounds fantastic despite the match. Any pics?

Having had the pleasure of 'playing' on it with some good folks from here - back at the end of 09/10 when they rented it out for kickabouts - the only part of it I can vividly recall being uneven was in Strawberry Corner.

Bournemouth had a longer injury list than you today.

I would do sordid things for a point tomorrow.

Mixed feelings about Villa, like. I love any disruption of the ESL chums but I'm not enjoying us no longer being flavour of the month.

Thinking he did a decent job is one (wrong) thing. Never having an issue with him is another.

The neutral in me is never far from the surface these days but Villa need to stop it now. We're the only ones allowed to shake the top 6 up. Huff. Great to see really...