Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[ROBBO]

Apologies if this has been answered already but why the black armbands today? Whilst on the subject why don't official kit sponsors design and manufacture a shirt with an integral black armband- got to look better and more respectful than the assorted badly torn bits of black gaffa tape which very often end up being ripped off.

The Wolves Kitman died during the week.

Sent you a message JD

[LeeB]

..... Hutton offered zilch going forward again.

It was his teasing cross that was headed back to Keane for the winner.

[Chris Smith]

Another really good away win. I've learnt to be circumspect when talking up younger players as so many show early promise only to stall and not develop much beyond that but in Clark and Gardner I think we have too real thoroughbreds, they have the ability but also the intelligence and confidence to go with it. AM has handled them well by easing them through naturally rather than trying to force the issue.

It was a cracking game of football with some excellent goals with Robbie's winner the pick of the bunch which prompted me to say something I never thought I would "Keannnnooo".   

[ozzjim]

Another really good away win. I've learnt to be circumspect when talking up younger players as so many show early promise only to stall and not develop much beyond that but in Clark and Gardner I think we have too real thoroughbreds, they have the ability but also the intelligence and confidence to go with it. AM has handled them well by easing them through naturally rather than trying to force the issue.

It was a cracking game of football with some excellent goals with Robbie's winner the pick of the bunch which prompted me to say something I never thought I would "Keannnnooo".   

I was tyoing Keanooo on the match thread and had to stop myself! Bad isn't it....


I agree re Clark and Gardner. Both will benefit from staying in the side, ditto Herd, although he could slot into right back too.

Watching back this am, I thought the second Keane strike had taken a nick on the way through, but it was natural movement on the ball, but Gardner nicely blocked any view Hennesey had of it leaving the foot, making it much harder to stop.

[McCanns Patch]

Some right boring bastards on here.

I don't care if the ball took any kind of deflection on it's way in, we won a derby, enjoy life for 7 days before you get any more excuses ready.

Thank you Alex and the boys you made my weekend.

UTV.

[PeterWithe]

Not read the thread yet but some great performances my some of the much maligned players, I thought Collins and Warnock were excellent and Hutton was reasonable. Kightly never had a kick second half.

[Steve kirk]

What a difference a Saturday win makes, a few beers before MOTD, a stroll to get the Sunday papers followed by a nice cup of tea and then online to read what my Villa friends are posting. Happy days 

[olaftab]

Big respek for K Mac.

Why do we let kids post on here...tut tut

Yes I agree and I am looking forward to Wednesday night  for the Next gen Qtr final.

[Pete3206]

3 points. That's all that matters. Nothing else. A win. A win.

Hic!

Taking into account everything that happened was it a deserved win?

Couldn't give a monkey's. It was a terrific game and a brilliant day. 

[darren woolley]

Good win, good game end to end action Gardner did well Keane scored two really good goals more of the same from now on please.

[Irish villain]

Back to our home from. Do you think the tense atmosphere, regarding McLeish and the low attendances, has affected the players? As gervilla has said, they just seem to freeze at Villa Park and look under constant pressure. They play with more confidence and flair away from home.

[Billy Walker]

Re Gardner's header: what an absolutely fantastic ball from Clark.

And a great cushioned header from the kid to set up Keane's goal, too.

That was a real gutsy, hurly burly derby.  To come out with the three points with a team that featured so many of the young lads speaks volumes.  I thought Gary Gardner had an excellent game considering the circumstances:  what an assured debut.  Some people are comparing him to Lampard whilst others see a touch of Gerrard in the way he plays.  It sounds a bit corny, but I think the lad has his own way of doing things - he has a superb shot, he has a great pass and his heading is top-notch, too.  (Was Lampard as good at nineteen?  Was Gerrard?  I can't remember to be honest.)  I'd possibly be inclined to play GG behind a front two, but that's beside the point, he is simply a great prospect.

Seeing these young lads in the side - and winning - restores my faith and gives me huge hope for the future.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Gardner had a good debut and will get better with more games. Clark was excellent when he came into midfield and Keane was excellent. He was constantly shouting at Bent to keep moving and Bent responded and worked harder than usual. Collins had a great game and it would be criminal to let him go in this window .......

[Clampy]

I was saying for most of the first half to my mates that he needs to put Clark back in midfield and put Warnock on, but it would have been Gardner who would have gone for me and i think he would have if Gabby had'nt been forced to go off. Not a fan of Warnock but he did well when he came on and he looked up for it.

Two fantastic goals from 'keano', the second was worthy of winnng any game. It's a shame he's not here for longer, he offers us something different from what we have.

Great day all round and it was nice to be able to drink in a pub with Wolves fans without any hassle.

[Jimbo]

A great result. I had my doubts about Keane, but all credit to Alex McLeish, he bagged us three points yesterday. Wolves are a poor side, yet at times we allowed them to play, and it almost cost us. We had a big chunk of luck when Frimpong went off, and Henry's stupidity practically paved the way for us. But AM's substitution at half time also proved a turning point. So, credit where it's due.