Aston Villa v Norwich City Post-Match Thread

[Monty]

Norwich looked shoddy defensively, and it seemed to take us a while to realise this. However, to be honest, we didn't look fantastic off the ball either, and the game, as I predicted, could really have gone either way, but our superior forwards made the difference. If it weren't for Gabby in particular we'd be absolutely nowhere, and we needed this win considering the run of games we have coming up.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

James Collins. He is a bit like Eddie Stobart. He delivers long distance anywhere all the time!

Unlike Eddie Stobart, they don't arrive at the right destination.

[not3bad]

I've got a few more comments to make.  I would have bought Clark on instead of Ireland yesterday.  Not that Ireland was bad in the time I saw him but Clark would have solidified the defence more and keeping a two goal lead would be very good for Villa confidence wise.  Did enjoy myself yesterday though and I spent some money at the shop afterwards with that 20% discount.

[stubbsyandy]

It seems to me that quite a few posters did not go to the match, so how you can give an opinion on anyones performance based on the MOTD highlights is beyond me.
The game was an exciting one, with mistakes all over the pitch, but overall I would say this is our best game this season. We have a long way to go before we can start having the high expectations some of you guys already have, and in the meantime I suggest we enjoy the games for what they are.
It IS actually ok to have a smile on your face and enjoy a game!
I have been disappointed with N'Zogbia because we have not seen anything of the player he was at Wigan, but the last two games are very encouraging so lets get behind the lad. Hutton showed something going forward, but still worries me with his defensive positioning. I though Jenas looked like a class player, and we do need somethiing creative in the middle, he seems to see the simple pass and uses both feet. Warnock makes mistakes, he always will but his effort this season is worth supporting.
Obviously Gabby was class. Darren Bent may not appear to do much when you only see the camera's view, but watching his movement from where I sit, you can see he puts a shift in. He is always around the six yard box and testerday he read Gabby really well. His strenghth is putting the ball iin the net, and thats a commodity we have had very little of in recent years.
Rant over, but if you want to see the whole game rather than highlights or a crappy feed why don't you get down Villa Park and support the team. We need to get behing the team, Norwich fans outsang us except when we were winning and thats embarrassing.
UTV

[TonyD]

Missed all footy yesterday but great to see 3 points on the board.  Hate to think where we would be without Gabby. 

[Mister E]

I've only seen the highlights but from them it does look like Hutton is a very poor defender.  Needlessly conceded the free kick that led to the first goal, hours after the ball had gone, and it looked as if everything Norwich created came down his side.  He seemed to often be wandering around watching their players stroll past him and gave the crosser plenty of time and space for the second goal.  That said, I guess he should be getting support from N'Zogbia, who was usually nowhere to be seen.

TBF, he got very little cover initially, but it is telling that both NC goals came from our RHS.

[Mister E]

I've got a few more comments to make.  I would have bought Clark on instead of Ireland yesterday.  Not that Ireland was bad in the time I saw him but Clark would have solidified the defence more and keeping a two goal lead would be very good for Villa confidence wise.  Did enjoy myself yesterday though and I spent some money at the shop afterwards with that 20% discount.

At the time I rather hoped that Delph would come on and get some more pitch-time; someone to tighten up the MF (so Clark would have been an option too). Anyone but Ireland, basically.

[Mister E]

It seems to me that quite a few posters did not go to the match

Is this a  veiled "I'm a better fan than yow!" post?

You obviously weren't at the game - you're on your way back from Rotterdam 

[stubbsyandy]

Ha, nice one 
Yes I was there, but certainly not being superior in any way, just get a bit fed up of such strong opinions from people who don't see the full picture..Think we need to have a balanced view, good and bad.

[Legion]

The Norwich City fans were a credit to their club.

[stubbsyandy]

They were indeed a credit.

[ktvillan]

Stubbsy Andy I clearly stated my opinion was based on the highlights only so it's clearly a qualified opinion.  Why is that so difficult for you to grasp?   And it was mainly that Hutton's defending looked suspect, and having seen the whole game, you actually said the same thing. 

I don't get down to see many games because I live on the other side of Europe.  Sorry about that, but it doesn't mean I'm not entitled to an opinion.  If you don't like it don't read it.

[stubbsyandy]

Hey Kt I meant no offence, you did say you didn't get down, but my comment was a general one not aimed at you. I am just disappointed at so much negativity when there are plusses too.
The important thing for me is we support the team, whichever eleven play. Of course we are all entitled to opinions that's true, but the team need us to get behind them right now so i was trying to look for positives.
One thing I noticed on Saturday was that we were starting to play with less fear and that can only be a good thing.
Keep the faith, UTV

[ktvillan]

Fair enough StubbsyAndy.  It's fair to say there were plenty of positives from yesterday as well.  It's encouraging to hear people say it was far from the dour football we'd almost come to expect.

[RunRickyRun]

and gave the crosser plenty of time and space for the second goal.  That said, I guess he should be getting support from N'Zogbia, who was usually nowhere to be seen.

It was Ireland. Hutton was in a heap on the ground for the 2nd