Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic Post-Match Thread

[Mister E]

Delph had a poor game though didn't he. Some good moments, but rather than poor technique it was continued atrocious decision making that frustrated.

Agree with this about his decision making, although he seems to have a decent footballing brain - covers well and good anticipation. What really lights my fuse is the way he goes to the deck in the tackle so much.

[Tony]

Decent performance, although we lost our way a little bit when Ireland went off in terms of creativity. Delph is naive at times but he'll only get better by playing more games.

Defence looked mostly solid and Given was there when called upon.

Gabby was absolutely awesome, excellent play down the flanks, some dribbling, great goal and great work for the second.

Bent scored at the Holte End and we beat Wigan at home, both rare events!

[kippaxvilla2]

A win is a win, on the stream we looked very attack minded until the 2nd goal went in, then in time honoured fashion he looked to shore things up and took off any creativity we had.  It's a good win as any is at this level I just wish he would stop being so cautious when we are on the up.  No way they would have got back into the game whatever formation he went with after the 2nd goal.

[Edvard Remberg]

Decent performance, although we lost our way a little bit when Ireland went off in terms of creativity. Delph is naive at times but he'll only get better by playing more games.

Defence looked mostly solid and Given was there when called upon.

Gabby was absolutely awesome, excellent play down the flanks, some dribbling, great goal and great work for the second.

Bent scored at the Holte End and we beat Wigan at home, both rare events!

Rare? thats a first on both counts

Given really looks so much better in defence than Friedel. I think that is one main reason why last years defence looks so much better now. (though have my doubts about Hutton)

[citizenDJ]

I enjoyed the game today, so that's a bit of an improvement in itself. And it's down to the fact that we played a much more creative game today, and passed the ball around nicely. No coincidence that we can manage that with Bannan and Ireland in the team, so I hope that we can keep that going (at home, anyway).

No real disasters in the team today, Delph looked a bit ropey and Hutton was careless in the first half, but overall a good performance.

And a special mention for Agbonlahor, who looks like he is thoroughly enjoying his football at the moment. He is right in form, and when that's the case, he is an excellent player. Brilliant stuff from him today.

[SashasGrandad]

On a rare Wigan breakaway - Moses was looking a danger....

... but having parted the Red Sea many years ago ....

he failed to get past Dunne and Heskey!

I thought it was funny.....

[E I Adio]

Faultless display from Given. I think his outstanding form gives the whole defence so much more confidence.

Gabby was the other stand-out performance for me. Could it be that the departure of Young and Downing has encouraged him to step up a gear.

[Ads]

A good result and a good performance.

Ireland played well I thought. I'm not having any of this useless crap. He gets well in advance of the forward and keeps the ball moving, a few poor iffy decisions, when he was caught in two minds, but he’s certainly looking more likely.

Bannan is impressive as ever, the defence solid and Gabby, just class.

I’m struggling to think of a game that I’ve been hotter at too, crazy weather.

Good stuff Villa.

[Toronto Villa]

Very happy with the result and overall performance. Bannan aside, still concerned about the midfield. Delph makes too many mistakes and as much as he is still learning his craft, his errors today against a better team would have been very costly. Especially the give away in the first half leading to a Di Santo shot. Ireland was good until his injury forced him off, but he's still not anything close to his best. Hopefully Jenas will be available next week, but we do need a solid midfielder to shore up the middle. No issues with the two star  lads up front or the best keeper in the PL.

[VillaZogmariner]

Ireland useless

Don't know what game you were watching, Ireland played pretty well I thought, easily his best performance in a Villa shirt.

[Dave Clark Five]

Gabby was the other stand-out performance for me. Could it be that the departure of Young and Downing has encouraged him to step up a gear.

Whatever it is, he has matured considerably and we have a very valuable asset on our hands. Let us hope that this improvement continues and we can retain him. 

[Dave Clark Five]

Ireland useless

Don't know what game you were watching, Ireland played pretty well I thought, easily his best performance in a Villa shirt.

..as demonstrated by the ovation that he got when he went off.

[gervilla]

Faultless display from Given. I think his outstanding form gives the whole defence so much more confidence.

Gabby was the other stand-out performance for me. Could it be that the departure of Young and Downing has encouraged him to step up a gear.

Maybe he fancies a move away too .

[andyh]

Ireland useless

Don't know what game you were watching, Ireland played pretty well I thought, easily his best performance in a Villa shirt.

not really difficult though.
I thought Ireland was just slight less shit than normal.

Gabby was unplayable.
Probably the best performance I have ever seen from him.

[olaftab]

Ireland was good today. He is clever and plays very intelligent balls/chips etc. Our front two learn to play with him and that will make us more dangerous attacking team.