LiberalCommunist

Wolves were gash that day, one bit of quality won it for them. But don't you look at possession stats and tell me we dominated that game. We ran our socks off, but were clueless. The shape was dreadful, the subs, everything. We had four prominent shots and all of them ALL of them were straight at the keeper. I'm not exaggerating, we were really bad that day. Take of the tints and go watch the 90 and come back and debate me.

I'm really happy with the last few games, its taken the pressure off. But we have not played well in all the games like some are suggesting. We capitulated against Everton, and the Wolves game was probably the worst performance since Vestergaards debut at Cardiff. In other games, our energy and tenacity has been great but attacking threat absolutely dreadful! Lets not get too far ahead of ourselves, we are still as much in the mix as Villa, Burnley & lets say Wolves. But man, I'm enjoying the breathing space. Just wait till mid December when the media will be selling our best players to everyone. Bumps still to come.

Very interesting hearing Atwells justification for not sending Cresswell off yesterday against Liverpool. 'Not enough force to endanger the player.' So once again it just puts these challenges back into the realms of subjectivity. If you apply that logic to JWP's red at Chelsea, its just means that either the ref is guessing, or the var operative is. The only bit of consistency is Mike Dean who always goes 100% against us!

Brilliant entertainment 0-0. Like a grudge match from the 1st minute. Intriguing. Really enjoyed it, and happy with all the results thus far. Stands us in good stead.

That was a knee jerk contract extension!

A bit disappointed with Brendon today. Berty not in the squad and Vesti on the bench. Come on man, play fair.

As expected. Brentford now realising what the EPL is about. They rode the crest of a wave, now its time to grind. I'm happy with how the bottom looks. Toon game getting bigger all the time. Love the evening games when we have 3 in the bag and the pressure is mounting.

Not a fan of the waistcoat and trainer combo. Needs to do better -------------------------------------------------------------------- Whaaaaat. It's a lovely blend of chavvy tracksuit & smart wear. He is a icon!

Yep, indeed. And Jack will be back after the break. Things coming up roses.

His hamstring is healing nicely, but his ego is bruised beyond repair! Prognosis, he's a bit of a nob.

No more drugs for the person who designed that monstrosity. WTF

Once AA gets one, the flood gate will open. He's currently trying too hard, needs to relax a bit.

It does seem to happen rather a lot. And not just the bottom, we've culled a few high profiles ones as well over the years. I don't think Smiths reign would survive a defeat tomorrow, so lets hope we extend the list.

Mike Dean was on VAR that day. Explains a lot. The handball. Oriols goal. And the sleeve right at the end. No agenda though, that would be unfair to say.

Last seasons defeat was a disgrace. Some of the decisions that went against us that day were disgraceful. I still cannot get my head round Cash's handball, that the officials doubled down on after the game. Again, disgrace. I really hope we get to set the record straight on Friday. Lets not miss the first four sitters while dominating the 1st halt, lets actually put them to the sword!

Although Dean Smith is in a incredibly difficult situation, he would be foolish the start Ings on Friday night. Rushing him back could well have serious repercussions. But, I wonder if the pressure Smith is under will make him throw the dice. If he has one game to save his job, why worry about the next three months. Very little info going round from the midlands, they want this quiet for as long as possible.

Targett hasn't just suddenly become crap over night, but there are a few things that are aiding his regression. Grealish going piles far more pressure on him to push forward and help create, which is a massive risk with his lack of pace. Their keeper Martinez has suddenly realised he's not quite top draw after one of the best 1st seasons at a club like Villa. Add to that the pressure of the crowds being back, and that is now having a massive impact on the performances. Dean Smith has done a exceptional job there, getting promoted and staying up against the odds (a bit of thanks to the faulty hawkeye system), and now that's seems to have gone by the wayside, as they bay for blood. Could they do better, yes, but boy could they do worse. The next game is crucial. Lets hope we can bid him a fond fairwell! 😇

When Berty got sent off in the original 9-0, they didn't rule out the goal. They just hammered us twice instead.

Could well be a couple sackings in the morning. Personally I think everyone needs to chill, and wait for the international break. Please.

Jesus, how long does covid of the hamstring take to heal................sounds nasty! 😉

I thought AA was really snatching at things against Chelsea midweek. He did not like being dropped from the team & it showed. As the match went on, his frustration grew. His pen was very good considering. Today I think he was trying too hard. He had a couple really good efforts that were only just wide. If he relaxes a bit, goals will come, of that I'm sure. Anyone writing him off right now, just wants to be the first to call out the cheap Championship striker that we we shouldn't have bought, as a stick to beat the owner with. This lad as potential, perhaps more than Che in some aspects.

I needed today to go right. Had a tough end to the week, needed to stop the spiral. Thanks Saints, needed that.

Please hang on to this saints. Too much hard work to fuck this up now.

All we now is for King to remember how shit he really is. Last weekend has to be the blip, surely.

I'd take Pelle back......but only if he brings the Tad.