Aston Villa v Rapid Vienna: Reaction

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 26, 2010 9:40 PM BST

Being a fan means that there is no rational way to discuss what happened in this match so shortly after the game's ending (or, in this case, before the game has even concluded).

Villa are out.

For the second year in a row.

To the same opposition.

The choices made here were questionable, to say the least. I will be back later, after calming down, to reflect more on what happened and how it could all have gone so wrong. But for now, if you want an outlet, or you want to put up some thoughts yourself, feel free to use the comments.

It's hard to be a Villa fan on days that we lose. It's even harder on days that we lose spectacularly. But sometimes, for me anyway, the hardest part is being a lone Villa fan in a sea of faces that don't get it. So that's what this place is for--a little room for people that get it.

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This was just heartbreaking.

A few different lineup choices, and I think it turns out differently.

But you’re spot on about why this is tough. No one I see today will get why I’m pissed off at the sports gods.

by Robert Lintott on Aug 26, 2010 9:42 PM BST reply actions

I'm not angry, I'm not sad, I just feel sick.

There’s things that you DFA
And things that you won’t
There’s Mo’s that you can trust
And Putz’s that you don’t

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by MattF15 on Aug 26, 2010 9:43 PM BST reply actions

For goodness sake, we played our third choice left back and many of the issues were on Beye's head.

That’s not MacDonald’s fault—at least, not entirely, and not even mostly.

I may not be pleased with every decision but he’s got a really hard job to do.

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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 26, 2010 10:35 PM BST up reply actions

I agree

Personally I would have gone with Lichaj at Left Back. Going with Baye over a player with one first team appearance who was not that great last week is an understandable decision. Even Heskey played well. This is on the players not K-Mac. It is not the manager’s fault these guys could not hold a one goal lead for 15 minutes at home.

by Jason Chalifour on Aug 26, 2010 10:40 PM BST up reply actions

It would be one thing if he weren't put in this position in the manner he was.

by Aaron Campeau on Aug 26, 2010 10:53 PM BST up reply actions

Perfect summation of this match.

Just look inside the bottom of a Port-o-John. That about sums it up.

by Jason Chalifour on Aug 26, 2010 10:28 PM BST reply actions

I'm not going to BLAME MacDonald...

But at the same time, I have to say Lerner needs to appoint the permanent manager. Like, now. I don’t think MacDonald would be a great choice, but c’mon…what are we waiting for???

by KingOfBreifne on Aug 26, 2010 11:08 PM BST reply actions

At this point I'd take Bob Bradley

if that meant we got Michael as part of the deal. A box-to-box midfielder who is strong in the tackle and can help Stan cover for a very weak looking back 4.

by Jason Chalifour on Aug 26, 2010 11:17 PM BST reply actions

I was disappointed

that Kevin MacDonald repeated one of Martin O’Neill’s mistakes and that’s playing players out of position. And losing Gabby after a 12 minutes or whatever it was was a real bad slice of luck. I can’t help but feel that having him up front would’ve made the difference between winning and losing.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 27, 2010 1:37 AM BST reply actions