02 Mar 2021 08:52:20
I know the team the weekend was picked specifically to slow the game down, reduce the passes per minute (our lowest of 11.7 per minute), in order to stop Leeds building up momentum, and negate what was a dangerous pitch.

But surely the team stays the same against Sheffield, I know a slower game probably suits them more than us, but I'm quite sure Nakamba can speed things up if requested to do so. If he does, that sets the tempo for everyone else!

Just on the first point, I wonder if Smith will get the credit he deserves for that performance and specific tactics for what was an opponent and manager quite a few were salivating over all week prior, telling whomever would listen we were going to get smashed.


1.) 02 Mar 2021
02 Mar 2021 12:10:39
Chris we could finish in the top 4 and some on here, would still want Deano out . Even though respected people within football, are saying what a fantastic job, Deano is doing . The mind boggles, I don’t know what some expect . When you consider our position last season, This what we see know is just the start of the journey, with the owners we have and our scouting set up, the future is exciting.
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.


2.) 02 Mar 2021
02 Mar 2021 11:50:59
Chris I am sure people will be very reasonable with there praise for Deano on a good result.
He got things spot on, and the players executed it very well.
On your last point, I was one who indeed thought we would get beat, and I must say, 5 mates of mine thought the same, Leeds are no mugs.
Did we think we would beat Liverpool 7-2, did we think we would beat Arsenal 0-3 if they say yes, they are lying mate.
On top of that did you think we would lose 0-3 at home to Leeds.
So in all fairness we should say what we think, sometimes we are going to be right, sometimes we are going to be wrong, that`s how it is mate.


3.) 02 Mar 2021
02 Mar 2021 13:52:01
Was in no way whatsoever hinting at you Dave, your bang right we should share our opinions and all the results you mentioned you are right, I didn’t expect them.

I just wish the praise was as loud as the doubt at times - again as I’ve said previous, this is never an issue with you.


4.) 02 Mar 2021
02 Mar 2021 16:21:58
No I know you wasn`t Chris, just owning up to the fact I thought we would get well beaten. 😁
Having said that, yes I think Deano should get the praise he deserves, and agree some people are very slow to give it.
I have been on his side from day one, and will remain so, I had a few doubts last season admittedly, but he put it right.
So I agree mate, he is the man, all I ask of him is to learn as we go, and not to become a stubborn manager.


5.) 03 Mar 2021
03 Mar 2021 11:29:59
I was also 1 of those who said we would get smashed if he didn’t change the team, I didn’t think he would but fair play to him he got it spot on, we gave up a lot of possession and sloppy passing but we done what was needed, I wouldn’t like to watch it every week but each game is different and there are plenty of other teams to play the attractive football against.