Aston Villa (A) - Matchday Thread

[The Bion]

As much as Villa haven't troubled us from open play we're not looking comfortable from set pieces. Need to clamp down and stop giving away soft free kicks.

 

[Stan Hullis]

Villa have played quite a high line so far, could see Afobe getting some joy in the second half.

 

[Carrotdude]

Need half time now, Villa looking dangerous and we can’t keep the ball

 

[The Bear]

Well the ref is a prick. Gives soft fouls and bookings then ignores tackles from behind. Then lets Villa play on after 48 mins until we clear it.

Please Nuno get Bennett on. That channel is our major, major weak link.

 

[Siggy]

I pray Nuno takes Batth off he's a walking disaster should have cost us 2 goals with better finishing. He's nailed on for a red if he stays on.

 

[PuntsWolf]

We will win this. We are just failing to play simple balls. Just needed to get it anywhere into the empty space over the top and we hit it straight to the man and are out of shape. Get a couple right and we will be in business

 

[Carrotdude]

Still seem to be tentative when we get in good positions, reluctant to take a shot and end up picking the wrong option or playing a poor pass. Batth looks a liability and would be tempted by Afobe’s pace

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

No one has a right to be petulant. Absolutely nothing gained from laying out Taylor like that.

Wrong.

He gets actively targeted every game. He needs to stand up to his aggressors from time to time. He's sending a message that he's not a soft lad.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Just wish that Boly had hit that from distance when he made a break at the end of the first half

Goal of the season there from a centre back no less

 

[Norman Deeley]

Bath. Car crash on a yellow card. Get him off

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Wrong.

He gets actively targeted every game. He needs to stand up to his aggressors from time to time. He's sending a message that he's not a soft lad.

You can do that without committing pointless fouls, just carry on playing your game and let the ref deal with it, fighting fire with fire is only likely to end badly.

 

[Alan]

Wrong.

He gets actively targeted every game. He needs to stand up to his aggressors from time to time. He's sending a message that he's not a soft lad.

He's sending a message that he's no better than Grealish.

 

[Johnny75]

You can do that without committing pointless fouls, just carry on playing your game and let the ref deal with it, fighting fire with fire is only likely to end badly.

That maybe but the ref is letting a lot go for both teams.

 

[The Bear]

The subs needed are pretty obvious from the pattern of play so far.

Bennett on for Baath at HT.
Afobe on for Leo after 60-70 mins.
Costa on for Jota/Cav after 70 mins.

 

[Wolfmania]

The subs needed are pretty obvious from the pattern of play so far.

Bennett on for Baath at HT.
Afobe on for Leo after 60-70 mins.
Costa on for Jota/Cav after 70 mins.

I'd go Gibbs white over Costa after the past few performances to be honest

 

[MARKakaJIM]

That maybe but the ref is letting a lot go for both teams.

Still no need to descend to that level, carry on playing your football.

 

[The Bear]

Costa has a much better output. And threat with his pace.

 

[Banjo]

Watching that replay of the villa goal, Batth's attempted clearance is truly shocking. Sticks out like a sore thumb in this team.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Doherty and Neves both been excellent so far. Batth is a disaster waiting to happen. And Cav has been really really poor, losing possession and poor decision making. It's been a tense half with both teams having a bit of control at times, but I think they look slightly more dangerous. That little scrote Grealish has been excellent for them.

 

[Banjo]

Lee Hendrie is a funny looking lad isn't he. And really really orange.