I’d have said last chance, but it seems the press are reporting that RDM might get the Preston game too and I suppose that’s fair enough.
It’s not that I want RDM gone for the sake of it. It’s just that I’m not convinced he’s the man to motivate the team in the way that’s required to get results.
Opinions seem divided though and if we don’t win tonight I think I’m going to run a poll in the next post.
Talking of managers, it seems Nigel Pearson might have been involved in another punch-up;
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nigel-pearson-former-aston-villa-11946861
Well, it’s the only reason for a club suspension that I can think of anyway.
And Fat Sam has been caught talking about third party ownership, which could see him sacked too;
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/27/sam-allardyces-position-as-england-manager-under-threat-after-te/
I’d take either of them over RDM, for what it’s worth.
Anyway, on to the game and Barnsley are without injured full-back Aidy White and Cole Kpekawa is likely to continue in his absence. Saidy Janko is out with a torn thigh muscle, while James Bree could feature after overcoming his hamstring problem.
On our side, Ross McCormack might be fit to return and Jack Grealish will probably be recalled.
So what to think?
Ian Holloway thinks our late show against Newcastle might have been a turning point and he actually predicts a Villa win.
Me, I’m not convinced and the first 70 minutes of that game disgusted me.
I’d go for another draw, but surely the odds are against that?
So a 1-0 win for us then.
And if we don’t get it, RDM is another step closer to the sack.
1-0 and we need to push on or at least hold!
Get in
Poor poor goal from Barnsley’s point of view and totally undeserved but I’ll take it.
Although it’ll keep RDM in a job.
All about the result. Now let’s see if we can hold on. Watch us sit back and invite pressure and they will equalise same old villa
Just Seen the goal, Ayew taking them on in the box and slips it into the bottom corner. Well done Ayew.
Come on Villa ,kick on now.
Sometimes you need that bit of luck and we haven’t had any up to now.
Is this the game that saves RDM’s arse?
I really hope it is; not for his sake, but because it means we’re winning.
great chance for them but Adomah defended well.
Good interception by Chester.
Opening up and it sounds better for us now.
Grealish and Ayew geeting on the ball and looking threatening.
Barnsley burning out??
We’re looking better
Tshibola off for Westwood, because he looked knackered.
kodjia had a good effort, that went straight at the goalie.
Adomah being treated for an injury
Cardiff 0-2 Derby, Interesting.
Think that’s player power if you ask me,
trying to do the manager out of a job?
I think you’re probably right Bill.
looking edgy again in defence.
jedinak seems to be having a decent game
adomah off and it sounds like he’s had a good game. worked his balls off.
I like!!
Saying Villa in control.
1-1
Fucks sake.
gollini flaps and it’s 1-1
RDM OUT!!!
Di Draw again Di Matteo, the man is useless.
What the fuck, not again this is unbelievable .
Westwood is a jinks.