‘Worst captain in Villa history’ - Aston Villa reaction to West Ham United defeat on Sunday afternoon

Aston Villa fell to a third Premier League defeat in four games following the 1-0 loss to West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.

Pablo Fornals scored the only goal of the game midway through the second-half, giving the Hammers their first win of the campaign and dropping Villa down to 15th in the league.

It may still be incredibly early in the season but the claret and blue sit just one point above the relegation zone and frustrations from large portions of the fanbase are already beginning to show.

Here’s a snippet of some of the reaction from Sunday afternoon’s defeat.

What Aston Villa fans have been saying

@JoshLocke23: “I don’t like saying it but John McGinn might just be the worst Captain in Aston Villa History. It takes guts to admit you were wrong, and it’s time to make the call Stevie, before someone gets on the phone to you...”

@GuyPoxon: “We were probably the best side, but neither side really did enough. The fact we let west ham take three points without really testing them is criminal - I’ll say it again: Gerrard isn’t good enough for Aston Villa if we’re serious about Europe (or top ten)”

@AzmahtullahAhma4: “Worst I’ve seen villa in a minute. Gerrard hasn’t a clue just spam crosses and hope to get a head on it”

@wilsterdavies1: “The club need to act and sack this bloke. Worst West Ham side in years and he takes Luiz off and leaves us wide open with inevitable consequences! Gerrard out!”

@Son_Lyme: “Inept decisions handing points to mediocre opponents. Thank you Mr Purslow.”

@Snorrebrekke: “Its time to go. Steven Gerrard is one of the worst managers ive seen manage us. We have absolutely 0 tactics, 0 balance in our midfield and horrible at picking players and formation. We are gonna get relegated if we keep him. Sack him and get Poch or Potters. Mcginn can go aswell”

@adxm1874: “How long are we actually giving Gerrard before he’s sacked? Micheal Beale made Gerrard look good!”

@jason_connolly: “Gerrard out please. No style, no identity. Rangers fans were clearly bang on when they said Beale was the brains behind the operation.”

@JACK_AVFC10: “We’re the worst coached team in the league. Our football is boring and we’re so predictable. I’ve tried backing Gerrard but it’s clear he’s out of his depth. SACK HIM NOW.”