TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Aston Villa misery a cautionary tale for Blues

Villa are a sober reminder of how bad things can get.

Chelsea fans think they’ve suffered this season — it’s not a patch on what’s going on at Villa Park.

The air of despondency there is thick enough to choke on. The absent owner cares little about the club, just his investment. The various managers have been little more than transient custodians, and as for the players — they seem to have no pride or self-respect; some of them are so far removed from the pain that the supporters are feeling, that they feel no responsibility whatsoever.