Aston Villa fans react on Twitter to possible relegation battle after Barnsley loss

Wed 15 February 2017 7:37, UK

By Danny Wright

Aston Villa fans are worried about a second consecutive relegation and took to Twitter on Tuesday night after witnessing their side lose 3-1 at home to Barnsley.

The result sees Villa’s winless streak continue as they edge closer and closer to the drop zone.

The fans are now genuinely concerned about seeing their club relegated in two successive seasons.

Following the home defeat, Steve Bruce’s side sit in 16th position in the Championship with 36 points – just seven points clear of the bottom three.

The Birmingham-based club are without a win since Boxing Day and have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions.

Villa are also the highest-spending club in the Championship having run up a massive £63million on transfers, more than most Premier League clubs.

Here is a selection of tweets made by Aston Villa fans after the Barnsley loss:

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I no longer care if it's sensible. #Bruce has to get out now. I'm livid. We're facing second relegation. Revolting display. #AVFC
— Porsalin (@Porsalin) February 15, 2017

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@AVFCOfficial Thumped 3-1 at home by Barnsley after spending £50M!Nowhere to go except relegation. #embarrassing #AVFC #disgrace #whatamess
— Andy Lane (@hadhamlane) February 15, 2017

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Relegation battle it is. Will be lucky to stay in this division, we have no Devine right. Club is broken at its core. Goodnight villa #avfc
— joseph brimson (@JosephBrimson) February 14, 2017

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if he stays in post we're heading for a double relegation looks totally lost never reacts in-game #avfc
— the ginger one (@mahonnew67) February 14, 2017

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Only we could spend 75 million in the championship and still be in a relegation battle lol #AVFC
— ……………….. (@Boutthatpaper) February 14, 2017

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https://twitter.com/Hooked_On_Ink/status/831632176928190464

https://twitter.com/BatchelorSam/status/831626824014774272

This is far worse than last season,players out of their depth + relegation inevitable,this season just not playing for the shirt #AVFC
— simon littlejohns (@siavilla) February 14, 2017

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In their 142 year history, Villa have only ever spent two seasons in the third tier of English football with their last relegation to that level coming in the 1969/70 season.

Their relegation last season was their first from the top-flight since 1986/87, however on that occasion the Villans secured an instant return.

Villa fans will now be dreading their next game as they travel to Newcastle on Saturday.

The Magpies, who were relegated alongside Villa last season, are enjoying a completely opposite season to Villa and are perched at the top of the league.

In other Aston Villa news, fans react on Twitter to Jack Grealish’s performance.

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