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Aston Villa, Season 2014-2015

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  1. Larry-AV

    Larry-AV Well-Known Member

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    EPL 02/11/2014 : Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

    Weimann scored in the 19th minute (per the AVFC match clock) and AVFC's goalless run ended after 550 minutes. Our team played well today, with Benteke going close 3 times, iirc. Second half, carry on in the same vein, then the ball went to the Tottenham goalie, I followed it to see what he would do, but my attention was then diverted to the touchline, where the players were engaged in altercations. The upshot was a Red Card for Benteke, for what I had no idea as I had not seen what went on. Sometimes you can be at the match (I was in the Upper Trinity, Block A3, Row A ... at the front) and still miss things. I rarely blame the Referee when things go awry, but someone who allows a two footed challenge to pass with just a yellow card and cannot tell the difference between a goalkick and a corner does not inspire trust in his neutrality, which in turn incites anger, an anger against the injustice. It was Sod's Law that Tottenham's winner was a deflection off Nathan Baker, for he played well again today and was MOTM for me. There is no dishonour in this defeat. UTV.

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    Hasn't the rot started from when Keane joined ?
     
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  3. Larry-AV

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    The 'rot' started when MON left in 2010, due to the owner, Lerner, pulling the financial plug.
    Since then all managers have had to finance the AVFC team in the EPL on Championship wages. Every manager has felt the brunt of criticism from the fans due to the lack of success, but the root cause is the owner, Lerner, with his parsimony. All managers have their faults, but at AVFC they have been forced to work within a financial straightjacket.
     
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    who won your goal of the month for October?
     
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    EPL 08/11/2014 : West Ham United 0-0 Aston Villa

    This result leaves AVFC 16th in the EPL and cannot fall further.
    If Sunderland lose by 5 goals to Everton tomorrow, AVFC will rise to 15th.
     
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    Ron Vlaar had to be subbed off in the first half in the friendly with Mexico. Looked like a calf injury.
     
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    Hi, as it is on the tv may go and watch this down the pub. Really hoping we can win, however Villa upset us last season despite being under the cosh. How do you think that you will do against Southampton Larry-AV?
     
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    Senderos out too.
     
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    As ever, I am hoping to see AVFC win, but with all these injuries and suspensions, I am at a loss to think who will be available to play. That combined with Southampton's good form augurs a win for the Saints.
    My prediction on AVillaFan, made on 07/10/2014, was Aston Villa 2-1 Southampton
    ... miracles can happen, so I am hoping for one on Monday.
     
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    EPL 29/11/2014 : Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa

    We really needed a second goal, Sod's Law that we conceded a penalty and tbh, we were hanging on in the end. Grealish could have decided it right at the end, but both sides had had chances before then.
    Still, a point is better than nowt. Aston Villa remain 16th in the EPL.

    Match Report : AVFC - Burnley 1-1 Villa report: Cole opener cancelled out by Ings

    Attendance : 19,910 (SSN)

    Manager's verdict : AVFC - Burnley 1-1 Villa: Lambert - We should have been out of sight
     
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    EPL 02/12/2014 : Crystal Palace 0-1 Aston Villa

    Talk about living dangerously !!! ... but who cares, a superbly taken individual goal by Benteke gives AVFC's first win in 10 EPL matches.
    This result sees AVFC rise to 12th in the EPL.

    Match Report : AVFC - Palace 0-1 Villa report: Benteke with early birthday present

    Attendance : 23,935 (SSN)

    Manager's verdict : AVFC - Palace 0-1 Villa verdict: Lambert hails massive performance

    P.S. The last time AVFC won at Crystal Palace we finished as League Champions.
     
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    Just seen Clark's goal. Lovely header that, quality finish <ok>
     
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