Aston Villa v Gloryhunters Post-Match Thread

[Legion]

I was really impressed with Hogg today.

For a young lad to be thrown into that game as his first league start, fantastic, never looked out of place.
How much less per week is he getting than Sidwell do you reckon?

Excellent point.

[villan1975]

weak that one legion and leaves a sour taste after miln.......cant finish typing

[Toronto Villa]

I was really impressed with Hogg today.

For a young lad to be thrown into that game as his first league start, fantastic, never looked out of place.
How much less per week is he getting than Sidwell do you reckon?

Just thinking about that makes me angry. He gave more today than numerous Sidwell performances combined. Also, I just love what Barry Bannan brings to our team right now.

[Bosco81]

Really proud of the side today, Houllier deserves a lot of credit for having faith in the youngsters without bleating about the number of injuries.

I didn't enjoy the Burnley & Blues games but the last 3 have been very positive.

The midfield might be Bannan + 1 soon, be interesting who gets the job of playing alongside him.

Gabby made a big difference today, for all the injuries there might only be 1 place up for grabs.

[Dave]

I'm still not sure I see Bannan as part of a midfield two in our current 4-2-3-1 though.

Would be very interesting to see him where Young is currently playing.

[Lizz]

I was really impressed with Hogg today.

For a young lad to be thrown into that game as his first league start, fantastic, never looked out of place.
How much less per week is he getting than Sidwell do you reckon?

Just thinking about that makes me angry. He gave more today than numerous Sidwell performances combined. Also, I just love what Barry Bannan brings to our team right now.

A
I'm not angry. I'm chuffed.

I was really impressed with Hogg today.

For a young lad to be thrown into that game as his first league start, fantastic, never looked out of place.
How much less per week is he getting than Sidwell do you reckon?

Excellent point.

I doubt I can articulate how much today made me happy. Yes, the happiness will soon evaporate, but guess what, I don't effing care.

[Dave Cooper please]

Also, I just love what Barry Bannan brings to our team right now.

I would hate to be a midfielder playing against Bannan, he continuously snaps around your ankles, he never gives up, he chases anything, and on top of that he has outrageous skill on the ball and can spot a pass better than almost anyone. That reverse pass to Downing in the first half was magnificent.
We have a cult hero I reckon.

[villan1975]

quite agree dave,am i the only one who is gutted that he a jock?

[Bosco81]

I'm still not sure I see Bannan as part of a midfield two in our current 4-2-3-1 though.

Would be very interesting to see him where Young is currently playing.

playing him in a midfield 2 is a positive move, I think with his range of passes it suits him feeding the more advanced players. I think we will see the best of Ashley now his side kick is back up front.

[Tony]

One Stewart Downing...

He was on fire today, superb performance.

[amfy]

I only realised after the game that for the first time ever against them, I thought that the 5 minutes had been added for us to win it, instead of being added for them.

[john2710]

It's a fantastic problem to have - if indeed it is a problem - but, come January, we'll have Petrov, NRC, Delph, Hogg, Bannan, Ireland competing for the central midfield spots.  Plus Ciaran Clark if he continues to play in that role. 

I'd hate to see the likes of Hogg and (especially) Bannan relegated to the occasional first-team appearance.  I wonder how Houllier will play it?

He's shown already that he will pick those who are in form, irrespective of how much they cost or what age they are.

Before the game, I didn't think we had a prayer. But I have to say that for 30-35 mins we wiped the floor with them today. We could easily have been 5-0 in front before they scored. The whole team, 1 to 11 were immense, in Albrighton and in particular Bannan we have players who will be in our side for quite a few years. Gabby made a huge difference, held the ball & offered a constant threat which hasn't been there of late.  Bannan has the talent and now the belief that he can play at this level & he will only get better. There will be days when they won't hit the levels they reached today, but today I'm proud to have watched these young lads & the experienced players defy the odds. I Haven't enjoyed a game like that (despite the result) since we beat Small Heath 5-1.

UPV

[BILL DE VALL]

The young lads did fine today-very promising for the future
its a shame we conceded 2 goals after creating enough chances to be 3 or 4 up
but it bodes well for the club to have these young players believing they can get in the team on merit

[Proposition Joe]

It was a great, great performance 2nd half but ...  it shows that no matter how well we play and who plays well for us, we are Villa, and it's in our blood to throw it away against ManUre.  I'm just relieved we didn't lose.

[The Situation]

I'm watching it again right now on MOTD. Has anyone seen a team piss all over United so much?