brummie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Incidentally, I know I go on and on about MON, but in my defence, pretty much everything I say about the bloke is demonstrably easy to back up with actual evidence. I'm happy to acknowledge that sixth place three times on the bounce was a decent - not earth shattering, as David O'Leary achieved the same finish three years previously, but decent - achievement. I just think that he has a small number of costly flaws which are visible from space. The only thing is, the media seem almost entirely unwilling to admit it. I notice even Sunderland fans seem to be cottoning on now, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 To think under Brewce they had a decent line up of Wellbeck, Gyan and Bent up front. Fletch and Saha tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Any truth in the rumours that Johnson is a better boozer than trainer ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. Bent won't start and probably won't get on the pitch. Benteke will play alone up front, certainly if Lambert has spotted what most Villa fans have this season. Bent is a cracking goal scorer, but we're much better when he doesn't play, as he offers bugger all else to the team. I know that sounds mental, but it's true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely See above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely See above. I'd agree with your points above but theres one problem, your not scoring goals atm so why aren't you using a proven goal scorer, Bent has already proven he can play in shite teams and score Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Adam Johnson. Him and Catts should have stayed smogside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 In their last 15 league games they've won once - a scrappy, barely-deserved 1-0 home win vs 10 man Wigan. In those 15 games, they've scored 9, yes, 9 goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Remember when AJ was linked to Real Madrid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 http://twitter.com/tony_roker/status/261209799646126080/photo/1 Giggs? Sad cunt. Fucking hell man, I hope that's just a a stick on from some radge flea market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely See above. I'd agree with your points above but theres one problem, your not scoring goals atm so why aren't you using a proven goal scorer, Bent has already proven he can play in shite teams and score Because Bent won't do anything other than apply the finish. If you get it into the box to him, he's a good bet to put it away. What he won't do is drop back, fetch the ball, work to create chances for other players, or put in a shift elsewhere on the pitch when needed. Right now our biggest problem is that the midfield isn't creating chances, we're not getting the ball into the forward players with enough regularity for them to score. Benteke puts in way more of a shift than Bent does, and is doing ok (4 in 7 or 8 games so far). Weimann also works tirelessly when he gets a game. Bent, on the other hand, will wait for the ball to come to him. Right now, we can't guarantee getting it to him with enough regularity. That's the problem with Bent, and currently it is a major issue for us. I never think that the route to improvement is in selling your "best" players, but if Lambert were to move Bent on in January for anything like a decent fee, and invest the money in the midfield, I would totally understand why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Had a quick read of RTG. Oh those poor blighters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I want O'Neill there for at least another year like, I want them to be absolutely on their knees when he leaves with at least 75% of their squad old, shit and on massive wages. He must be given time to finish the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roy the Irish Magpie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 RTG is my favourite place to go when ever I need a good hard laugh to cheer me up. It never fails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=739440 Turing on Saint Stephane of Sessegnon now. Even though hes a class above Ben Arfa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely See above. I'd agree with your points above but theres one problem, your not scoring goals atm so why aren't you using a proven goal scorer, Bent has already proven he can play in shite teams and score Because Bent won't do anything other than apply the finish. If you get it into the box to him, he's a good bet to put it away. What he won't do is drop back, fetch the ball, work to create chances for other players, or put in a shift elsewhere on the pitch when needed. Right now our biggest problem is that the midfield isn't creating chances, we're not getting the ball into the forward players with enough regularity for them to score. Benteke puts in way more of a shift than Bent does, and is doing ok (4 in 7 or 8 games so far). Weimann also works tirelessly when he gets a game. Bent, on the other hand, will wait for the ball to come to him. Right now, we can't guarantee getting it to him with enough regularity. That's the problem with Bent, and currently it is a major issue for us. I never think that the route to improvement is in selling your "best" players, but if Lambert were to move Bent on in January for anything like a decent fee, and invest the money in the midfield, I would totally understand why. I wouldn't worry about the midfield too much mate, you are playing Sunderland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Haha i see they have gone from one extreme to the next as per usual..... turning on Johnson and Sessegnon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Have they started looking to Johnson's childhood allegiances for the reason for his poor form yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=739440 Turing on Saint Stephane of Sessegnon now. Even though hes a class above Ben Arfa? Sounds like the penny is dropping for a lot of them regarding O'Neill though tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Funny thing is, win that game in hand against Reading and they're only a point behind us and their November fixtures are a who's who of Premier League no-marks. They should have every chance of catching us up or overtaking us. But at the moment the football they're playing is just so drab, laboured and uninspiring that I'm not concerned about them at all - even with our displays being patchy at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 O'neill is an impact manager, nothing more. He always has that massive surge in performances when he takes over a team but he's got an awful record in the transfer market and he can never sustain that initial lift. Noel Gallagher was on talksport the other night and said "did you see Adam Johnson in the NE derby, that's why City sold him, does nothing when it matters" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Anyone remember being slightly concerned about them at the start of the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 brummie told them all this would happen. Would they listen? Would they shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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