Rob Edwards - the prodigal son returns

[Langers]

I do understand the criticism of some of his selections, in game management and doubts over his ability to get us back up next season but I don't agree with the pelters he's getting for being happy we won a game

It's been a thoroughly wretched campaign so anything that goes against the standard frustration and disappointment 100% deserves to be celebrated IMO. Let him, the players and the fans enjoy the moment.

Helps that all my in-laws are Villa fans, of course

YMMV but he doesn't have the unlikeable arrogance of GON - I think he always comes across as a decent guy

 

[Carsy]

I do understand the criticism of some of his selections, in game management and doubts over his ability to get us back up next season but I don't agree with the pelters he's getting for being happy we won a game

It's been a thoroughly wretched campaign so anything that goes against the standard frustration and disappointment 100% deserves to be celebrated IMO. Let him, the players and the fans enjoy the moment.

Helps that all my in-laws are Villa fans, of course

YMMV but he doesn't have the unlikeable arrogance of GON - I think he always comes across as a decent guy

There will be alot of relief in that celebration , also with it being a local rival. No issue with it myself.

By the same logic we aren’t criticising RG for sliding on his stomach celebrating as last minute goal. Just a stick to try and beat hook with, when there are plenty of others

 

[jd1981]

In the moment I have no problems celebrating a win it’ll annoy the Villa fans how we celebrated too and will reinforce their arrogance and bad loser status.
It should be back to normal this morning though, no dining out on this go and back it up. If he proceeds to end the season badly then that should be that for him.

 

[Templeton Peck]

The good

The level of commitment he gets from the players is genuinely impressive.

They are clearly much fitter than before.

They are harder to score against.

The bad

Odd selections - Hwang, Tchatchoua.

Odd substitutions.

The results! It's still only two wins. Which is really shit.

 

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

By the same logic we aren’t criticising RG for sliding on his stomach celebrating as last minute goal. Just a stick to try and beat hook with, when there are plenty of others

On a side note, I absolutely LOVE how Rodrigo celebrates every goal as if he’s just scored the winner in a cup final. It’s ace.