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Free hit really, expecting a defeat so just want to see some battle and a better performance to give us something to build on.

It's chicken and egg though right? The best managers might just get a longer tenure because they're the best managers.

Definitely not a description ever used for Selhurst Park

Don't think we're good enough in possession to win that at the moment.

Fuck, I clicked on this thread again.

‘In anyway’ is a weird quirk of language. Is it only Geordie?

Hallelujah.

People are used to getting more protection for the second yellow, when really it should be the same bar as the first.

It’s an embarrassing thread and we should be better than this.

Right, but we’ve made massive progress? Why do we have to torture ourselves with any other club that has also made progress? When will ever be able to enjoy having a proper club again, only when were the best team in the world? I’m exaggerating but you know what I mean.

Why does Howe seem unwilling to adapt? He’s not Sam Allardyce like, he’s a young and intelligent manager.

We can’t debate those same signings forever man, come on. If we didn’t have Tonali now we would be saying we’re desperate for a midfielder, and same with Barnes and someone who can score us a goal. They were great signings.

We can expect whatever we want, although I wouldn’t use the word expect. I’m just saying if Villa have the best season in several generations, it’s not like it’s a disaster if they finish above us.

One midfielder can’t protect the back 4 anyway if the rest of the team is pressing or can’t keep the ball.

Because we’re not good enough to finish in the top 2 or 3.

It’s mad to be talking about teams ‘leaving us behind’ when we’ve gone from battling relegation to battling for Europe. Very strange perspective IMO.

Hey, don’t be taking a big picture view there young man.

While I agree, it’s a bit harsh on the players that something they understand gets them a free kick suddenly doesn’t. If it was consistent, grand.

A win and a draw over the next 5 I think. Maybe two draws.

If Villa finish 3rd or 4th that’s because they’ve had an incredible season. Expecting us to match that would be silly. If Villa finish 7th, we can talk.

Expunge this thread from the records please.

While this is true, it's a bit hard for players when something they've been led to expect a free kick for suddenly stops counting.

I'd like a 'they will work together well' option please. PS terrible thread.

I guess Tonali was considered the new CM.

I can’t even remember what Howe said in Germany.