Everton v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Dan England]

Would have taken a point this morning. 23 or 24 points (I think?) dropped from winning positions now. That's the difference between last season and this.

[SheffieldVillain]

I think Wigan are doomed.

It's just a matter of who the other two are.

I think Wolves have had it now that Doyle's out for the season. Just one place left available I reckon.

[Holtenderinthesky]

Not happy with Friedel again today

What?
He made three fantastic saves and neither of the goals were his fault.

Totally disagree I'm afraid.  The first would have been saved by a better/younger/more agile keeper.  The second was practically straight at him and for the (seemingly) 1,000th time in a row he failed to save a spot kick.  Law of averages would suggest that he should have at least saved a couple by now.  How he didn't stop that I will never know.  Get rid as soon as possible, he makes some good saves occasionally (as he did today TBF) but he is not good enough to play at this level anymore IMO.  He has poor command of the area and does not know when to come off his line and when to stay put.  The concession of so many goals from corners cannot be ignored.

[PaulTheVillan]

I thought it was a good solid performance. We didn't concede from a corner & I thought Dunne, Collins & Friedel looked more solid than they have lately.

Walker was the only one who made me nervous defending, but he's been great so far.

Good performance overall. Didn't think Gabby & Young were involved as much as they should, but let's not forget that Everton have been in a great run of form lately & we matched them.

That's exactly what we bought bent for.

Happy with the point overall.

Before todays game we were 1 point above the bottom 3, now we're 2.

[spangley1812]

I think Wigan are doomed.

It's just a matter of who the other two are.

I think Wolves have had it now that Doyle's out for the season. Just one place left available I reckon.

I dont want Wolves to go as I want all the Midlands teams to stay up but if it means that Jarvis is available.........

[Surrey Villain]

How did Ashley Young play or does he only bother putting in a shift when wearing an England shirt!!

I lost the feed for a short time in the second half and I wondered if Ashley Young had been subbed.  Hardly seen after touching on the ball for Bent's second.
Why oh why does Houllier not want to play Marc Albrighton?  He could have replaced Makoun towards the end and maybe we could have had a repeat of the last minute Young winner two years ago.

[black pearl of inchicore]

Wonder what THE GENERAL'S war cry for next week will be......

[Dave P]

Like most people, I would have taken a draw this morning.  This result looks worse with Blues and Albion winning but there is pressure on Blackpool and Blackburn with their later games.

[PaulTheVillan]

Like most people, I would have taken a draw this morning.  This result looks worse with Blues and Albion winning but there is pressure on Blackpool and Blackburn with their later games.

At least Wolves & West Ham lost & wigan didn't win.

Come on Le Arse.

[Villa'Zawg]

This just in from Twitter

KyleWalker28 Kyle Walker
That could be the worst game I have ever played.... The boys got me out the shit today I o u all a performance next weekend!

A reasonable assessment. Fair play to him for holding his hands up.

[Villafirst]

Blackburn will lose at Arsenal. I still think we'll be okay. Can see Blackburn, Wigan and Wolves dropping. Why the f*** does Houllier drop Cuellar and Albrighton from the starting line-up? He's just hopeless at selection and tactics!!

[PaulTheVillan]

Blackburn will lose at Arsenal. I still think we'll be okay. Can see Blackburn, Wigan and Wolves dropping. Why the f*** does Houllier drop Cuellar and Albrighton from the starting line-up? He's just hopeless at selection and tactics!!

Obviously got it all wrong today, terrible point.

[Dan England]

Not happy with Friedel again today

What?
He made three fantastic saves and neither of the goals were his fault.

Totally disagree I'm afraid.  The first would have been saved by a better/younger/more agile keeper.  The second was practically straight at him and for the (seemingly) 1,000th time in a row he failed to save a spot kick.  Law of averages would suggest that he should have at least saved a couple by now.  How he didn't stop that I will never know.  Get rid as soon as possible, he makes some good saves occasionally (as he did today TBF) but he is not good enough to play at this level anymore IMO.  He has poor command of the area and does not know when to come off his line and when to stay put.  The concession of so many goals from corners cannot be ignored.

Just like the younger, more agile Howard got down to save Bent's? However I do agree that a lot of this seasons poor defensive record is down to Friedels inability to control his box, but that wasn't the reason we conceeded two goals today.

[ozzjim]

Thought Friedel was superb for much of the game. Maybe could have done better with the first but that is life.

The none penalty was a shocking decision though I have to say. The line over/ not was really really tight. Albion and West Ham were given 2 pens in the same game today. Madness. Things are going against us big time.

[ez]

Good to see Bents goals haven't dried up.