Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[TheSandman]

Superb in the first half, slightly poorer in the second. Gabbs, Albie and the Zog were very good IMO and I hope the latter two draw confidence from it and become the players for us their ability means they should be. We were almost entertaining today and I sincerely hope it continues. McLeish deserves praise for that.

I just wish our defence would stop bloody hoofing it.

[Exeter 77]

Does Gabby's yellow card mean a suspension? I think it was his fifth but I'm not sure.

[SashasGrandad]

In fairness to Bent he's not been given much chance to get into form this season.

It's been so long since he got a decent chance he's probably forgotten what to do.

[PaulWinch again]

We need to play to win games and try and play football, it's as simple as that.

[Legion]

I think Gabby misses the Liverpool game now.

[Toronto Villa]

Superb in the first half, slightly poorer in the second. Gabbs, Albie and the Zog were very good IMO and I hope the latter two draw confidence from it and become the players for us their ability means they should be. We were almost entertaining today and I sincerely hope it continues. McLeish deserves praise for that.

I just wish our defence would stop bloody hoofing it.

the fact that we hoof it so much will restrict our development as a team. When we keep the ball and quickly play it out wide then we are threat. We needlessly give the ball away too many times in every game, and it's why good teams beat us. You can get away with it against Wigan or Bolton, but not against the top 6 or 8 teams. Bent will fine. He had a bad day with some great chances, but if we keep creating like we did today he'll do just fine.

[Exeter 77]

I think Gabby misses the Liverpool game now.

I thought that. We will miss his pace against their centre backs.

[Witton Warrior]

I think Gabby misses the Liverpool game now.

Bugger!

Every time I have seen us play this season he has been the highlight

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Does Gabby's yellow card mean a suspension? I think it was his fifth but I'm not sure.

Gabby on 5th red card misses Liverpool game. Was unlucky. Battled well and other than the Sunday morning hoofing from the defence was not to bad to watch. Herd was ok but Gardner would be a better option ........

[PeterWithesShin]

Much needed win, well done lads. No idea how we played. Anyone?

[taylorsworkrate]

Great result. Promising play by N'Zogbia. Albrighton back to form. Shame for those who wanted us to lose.

No one on here wants us to lose.  That is a ridiculous statement.

Pretty decent first half where we should have lead by more.  It's not rocket science, keep the ball on the ground and we aren't too bad.  Second half not so clever, but we didn't throw it away late like in a couple of away games this season.

Overall a crucial 3 points against a team who are much poorer than I thought. 

Well done, please do not revert to type next week.

[Exeter 77]

Coventry have said we can't recall Gardner before the end of his loan month.

[brian green]

You will see Bent play better without Gabby.   He needs to be the star.  Marc Zog and Bent will be more than enough to see off Mrs Downing's XI.

[PaulWinch again]

Much needed win, well done lads. No idea how we played. Anyone?

Really well in the first half, both our goals came from good passing moves. However in second Collins and Dunne resorted to hoofing it and it ruined our play and we came under pressure.

[Barca 2011]

Hell of a lot better than of late. very good in the 1st half,bit of a wobble in the 2nd.
but credit where its due, the defence stood up to them.

Can have a good Sat night for a change!!