Dean Smith's Aston Villa 1-0 Swansea City Post Match Thread

[Richard E]

Smith’s post match interview included meaningful tactical analysis and gave the impression he’d actually been at the game. It’ll never catch on.

[Dinas_Caerdydd]

well done on your win today against our noisy neighbours

the blue side of south wales are a happy bunch tonight

looking forward to MOTD tonight for once !

[Toronto Villa]

A win vs Norwich will see us jump above them. That’s how tight it is above us.

[VillaLoyal]

Smith’s post match interview included meaningful tactical analysis and gave the impression he’d actually been at the game. It’ll never catch on.

It was great

[tomd2103]

Firstly it was great to see a packed Villa Park again and the array of former players who turned out to pay their respects to Doug Ellis before the game.  As for the match itself, I thought we showed attacking intent throughout, even though the quality of the final ball wasn't always there.  We had a few chances to extend our lead before Swansea had some late chances which Nyland made some good saves from (don't quite know how one of them was given as a goal kick!!)

Thought Tuanzebe and Chester did well together and the midfield 3 of Bjarnason, McGinn and Grealish worked well together at times (I don't really know if that 3 is going to be robust enough in the Championship though).

Anyway, good to get a win and get the game today out of the way.  The real work now starts with two away games within a week. 

[FrankyH]

Thought Nyland and Taylor  played  well . Someone from this parish mentioned we would get a bigger attendance than the Chelsea v Man Utd game , we did.

[Joe S]

well done on your win today against our noisy neighbours

the blue side of south wales are a happy bunch tonight

looking forward to MOTD tonight for once !

Yes, good win for you boys.
Enjoy it later...

[martin o`who??]

Could have been a high scoring game but for both keepers. Good game for the most The analogy between Nyland and Bozzie is spot on. I’ll take it.

[FrankyH]

well done on your win today against our noisy neighbours

the blue side of south wales are a happy bunch tonight

looking forward to MOTD tonight for once !

Yes, good win for you boys.
Enjoy it later...

Haven't watched MOTD for years , even when we were in the top flight ( getting our pants pulled down weekly). Our highlights aren't even on Channel 5 now , but a channel called Quest . Always makes me think of this song..

 

[SaddVillan]

In his first post match interview lasting 1 minute 54 seconds, Smith displayed more knowledge and understanding of tactics and coaching than Bruce did in 2 years.

[manic-road]

Big 3 points today, Tammy could have had a hatrick. Liked the way he was geeing up the crowd in the Trinity on about the 90th minute.
Players playing in their normal position, haven't seen this sorcery at VP for a while, pity McGinns booking means he misses Tuesday.

Anyway we will be there or thereabouts if Deano continues to improve the performances!

[steamer]

Apart from the game review, could someone give a review on the tribute to Doug
Who was there
what was said
Was it respected

[CJ]

Great afternoon at Villa Park. Beautiful autumn day, packed house, players playing with intent and intensity, pressing higher up the pitch, keeping a much higher line when the opposition had the ball, three points, clean sheet, tactics (whatever they are) on display, and a new word - optimism. Good times are coming back to Villa. Yes there was some sloppy passing at times, and Tammy & Jack should have put us out of sight with their chances, but to counter that McGinn was a midfield bull terrier (MOTM for me), and fair play to Nyland who made some decent saves to keep us in it.  I'm starting to enjoy football again.

[London Villan]

Doug’s tribute was tastefully done and well respected. Cowans, evans, daley, withe, taylor, little amongst 40 odd guests.

[eamonn]

In his first post match interview lasting 1 minute 54 seconds, Smith displayed more knowledge and understanding of tactics and coaching than Bruce did in 2 years.

And in his first answer he even alluded to...*whisper* sex. Bruce never did that in two years...perhaps just as well.