Aston Villa (A) - Matchday Thread

[The Bear]

Cav has had a really heavy first touch all game. Odd from him. Whereas Neves' has been sublime.

 

[playtheace]

We seem to be playing passes that aren't actually there.
Need to get the ball in earlier,stop the dallying about and Id get Costa on first for Leo and play Jota up top before bringing Afobe on...not for 20 odd minutes tho

 

[Banjo]

Also that Jota challenge on Taylor was really bad. Eyes on the man, not the ball. Knew he was getting nowhere near it and jumped into Taylor. There's a reason you can't tackle someone in the air in rugby - it's dangerous play and puts the other player at risk of a head or neck injury. Definitely a yellow and nothing for him to complain about one bit.

 

[Norman Deeley]

Bennett has to come on for Bath. Beyond essential

 

[Siggy]

Yes if Bennett doesn't come on I will be very worried Batth has been dreadful.

 

[playtheace]

Bennett has to come on for Bath. Beyond essential

Should Batth be getting more protection?

 

[The Bear]

Saw this on Twitter earlier today. Costa's output has been surprisingly good considering his game time.

Expected goals per 90 better than Cavaleiro
Expected assists per 90 better than Jota

He's looked varying in quality but obviously his output has still been decent.

 

[GLASGOWOLF]

Its not been too bad, pissed of with Batth, poor all round, would like to see Miranda given ago, decent passing range and quick.

Our passing has been below our normal standard through balls being cut out comfortably.

Probably would not change it yet, however against Leeds we started second half poorly we cannot do that now.

 

[Alan]

Should Batth be getting more protection?

From who?

They have been targeting Batth pretty much from the outset but the goal was entirely down to his poor clearance. It's been a 4/10 day for him so far at best.

Shame as he's a good lad and good off-the-pitch captain but he is woefully out of his depth now.

 

[The Bear]

Should Batth be getting more protection?

Boly doesn't need it.

 

[playtheace]

From who?

They have been targeting Batth pretty much from the outset but the goal was entirely down to his poor clearance. It's been a 4/10 day for him so far at best.

Shame as he's a good lad and good off-the-pitch captain but he is woefully out of his depth now.

Doherty

 

[Alan]

Bennett looks like he's getting set to warm up.

 

[Alan]

Doherty

I think Doherty has done plenty defensively so far, to be honest. Batth has to be better in 1-on-1 situations.

 

[Carrotdude]

Boly’s messed up a couple of times tonight now. Can’t afford silly mistakes

 

[Parkins left foot]

Coady has read this game perfectly so far

 

[Carrotdude]

Yet another good position comes to nothing. I don’t think the runners are making the right moves to create room for the pass or shot. Seems to all get congested in the middle and we get crowded out

 

[arklowolf]

Similar to the Fulham game this. Keep giving the ball away.

 

[Premier Quality]

Bonantini is so slow to react it’s scary. I’d sub him and Batth

 

[Johnny75]

That's silly from N'Diaye, we need to get our pace up a bit.

 

[Alan]

Front three just not in sync with each other.