S-Clarke

Why do people seem to swing to either extreme? He's not bad, and he's not a carthorse. But he's also not the best striker in the league. He's an effective striker, who has been one of our most effective players this year. Therefore he has to play in my books.

I think the whole thing is ridiculous if I'm honest. Doesn't make it more likely I'll buy one either.

Didn't really buy one before, so not going to change based on this. I also think it looks ridiculous. Just my opinion though.

Oh my. Stop trying to justify the ludicrous decision of him not playing. I'm a big fan of Rodriguez, but he's not at Lamberts level yet. If fit, Lambert has to play and play as long as possible. He's more than just a striker.

The only way is up

Are they still waiting for their first win? Can't remember if they've managed one yet.

I love endings like this, exciting all over.

Fulham hanging on, cracking.

Fully agreed. Shambolic result that one.

Reading equalise. Fulham are horrific away.

Fulham in front again.

The Reading fans behind Merson look like complete idiots.

reading equaliser

Arsean lead

Fulham now lead, Chrissy Baird

Fulham equalise. Another worldy by the sounds of it.

As much as we look relegation fodder, Villa look worse. Theri next 3 fixtures after this one - [TABLE=class: table-stats] [TR=class: preview] [TD=class: match-competition][/TD] [TD=class: match-details teams] Sunderland V Aston Villa [/TD] [TD=class: match-date] Sat 3 Nov [/TD] [TD=class: kickoff] 15:00 [/TD] [TD=class: status] [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: preview] [TD=class: statistics show] [/TD] [TD=class: match-competition] Premier League [/TD] [TD=class: match-details teams] Aston Villa V Man Utd [/TD] [TD=class: match-date] Sat 10 Nov [/TD] [TD=class: kickoff] 17:30 [/TD] [TD=class: status] [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: preview] [TD=class: statistics show] [/TD] [TD=class: match-competition] Premier League [/TD] [TD=class: match-details teams] Man City V Aston Villa [/TD] [TD=class: match-date] Sat 17 Nov [/TD] [TD=class: kickoff] 15:00 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

If Norwich don't get anything from this one, then you'd have to seriously worry for them. With a bit of quality in attack, you can thrash Villa, as we've shown and other teams have this year.

Villa are such a poor, poor team. Norwich are battering them at the moment.

I too believe Gazza should, and will start. But why have you come to the opinion that Boruc is ****? Based on a 90 min game? Have a look at his career and you will quickly realise than he's anything but ****.

He's the upgrade on Puncheon we require.

10-10

That would be my main criticism of him, ok and that's a pretty big one for a winger! But he's more effective in terms of opening up play than SDR for example, who is as effective as a chocolate teapot if we're honest. Personally, In the long run, we could do with an upgrade to Puncheon.

Loved that, genius.

Yep, pretty much spot on. I tend to believe we over performed last season, and we've kind of relied on the same players to over perform again.