Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Dante Lavelli]

Haven't seen any of the game yet as I was on children's party duty, but sounds like a much better second half.  How did Gardner do?

He really looks the part, good on the ball, some decent tackles, you would never have guessed it was his first real start in the PL, I have been waiting to see him, he did not dissapoint, great prospect-no doubt

He's not the player I thought he was going to be.  People have described him as being like Gerrard whereas I do not think he is as athletic as Gerrard.  He did however look very comfortable and assured.  A promising debut but I did not see the heroics that others have described. 

he is 19

I did not mean my comment as a criticism.  He looked a very intelligent footballer whereas I was expecting a more powerful player.  As you say, at only 19 he is likely to fill out a bit and therefore will improve that side of his game.

[Villan For Life]

Haven't seen any of the game yet as I was on children's party duty, but sounds like a much better second half.  How did Gardner do?

He really looks the part, good on the ball, some decent tackles, you would never have guessed it was his first real start in the PL, I have been waiting to see him, he did not dissapoint, great prospect-no doubt

He's not the player I thought he was going to be.  People have described him as being like Gerrard whereas I do not think he is as athletic as Gerrard.  He did however look very comfortable and assured.  A promising debut but I did not see the heroics that others have described. 

he is 19

I did not mean my comment as a criticism.  He looked a very intelligent footballer whereas I was expecting a more powerful player.  As you say, at only 19 he is likely to fill out a bit and therefore will improve that side of his game.

Don't base your views on the opinions of others.

[olaftab]

If anyone is waiting for our game on MotD...you have missed it as we were FIRST on today!

[Virgil Caine]

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.

[JD]

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.

[Virgil Caine]

Thanks JD

[gervilla]

My Left Foot...Christy Brown or Tommy Hitz ?

[SoccerHQ]

Haven't seen any of the game yet as I was on children's party duty, but sounds like a much better second half.  How did Gardner do?

He really looks the part, good on the ball, some decent tackles, you would never have guessed it was his first real start in the PL, I have been waiting to see him, he did not dissapoint, great prospect-no doubt

He's not the player I thought he was going to be.  People have described him as being like Gerrard whereas I do not think he is as athletic as Gerrard.  He did however look very comfortable and assured.  A promising debut but I did not see the heroics that others have described. 

he is 19

I did not mean my comment as a criticism.  He looked a very intelligent footballer whereas I was expecting a more powerful player.  As you say, at only 19 he is likely to fill out a bit and therefore will improve that side of his game.

He did win quite a few headers tbf.

I thought it was an assured rather than outstanding debut, a few times he got muscled off the ball by Henry/Frimpong.

[Matt Collins]

People have likened Gardner to Gerrard. I can't really see that. I don't think he looks as explosive or pacey nor capable of such outrageous passing and shooting

He looks a lot more like Lampard to me. Composed on the ball, full of energy, gets into the right positions in the box and normally a good finish at the end of it.

[PeterWithesShin]

I think the majority of players would get muscled off the ball by Frimpong.

[JD]

Good result.

Was pleased with the contribution of Gary Gardner, you wouldn't know it was his first full match.
Clark played very well in the second half (he isn't a left back, but let's not slag Alex for trying something different) and is an excellent and intelligent defensive midfield player.
Thought Warnock played well when he came on and Kightly didn't get a kick in the second half.
Keane was very good, took a bit of time to get going but showed some excellent movement and two brilliant goals.
Good to see so many of our youth coming through the ranks and playing.

A good win today and a bit of excitement at last.       

[Irish villain]

Does anyone know why we played in boring white, instead of historic claret and blue?

Should play more often in it as we won at Chelsea wearing white aswell.

It's been a lucky kit and we have been good away from home. If we could improve our home form a late push for Europe could be on the cards. Our players haven't looked comfortable at Villa Park this season.

[gervilla]

Does anyone know why we played in boring white, instead of historic claret and blue?

Should play more often in it as we won at Chelsea wearing white aswell.

It's been a lucky kit and we have been good away from home. If we could improve our home form a late push for Europe could be on the cards. Our players haven't looked comfortable at Villa Park this season.

Our players have had a look of Rabbits in the Headlights at home this season. It's as if the pressure of playing at VP is stifling them. They need to get over this soon as we need to start picking up 3 points more ofter at home.
If not we could be in for a repeat of the uncomfortable last month of last season.
At least we look like picking up max points away from home these days( more often than not).

[paulcomben]

Corners corners corners. Schoolboys learn to pick up yer man.

[hawkeye]

Haven't seen any of the game yet as I was on children's party duty, but sounds like a much better second half.  How did Gardner do?

He really looks the part, good on the ball, some decent tackles, you would never have guessed it was his first real start in the PL, I have been waiting to see him, he did not dissapoint, great prospect-no doubt

He's not the player I thought he was going to be.  People have described him as being like Gerrard whereas I do not think he is as athletic as Gerrard.  He did however look very comfortable and assured.  A promising debut but I did not see the heroics that others have described. 

he is 19

I did not mean my comment as a criticism.  He looked a very intelligent footballer whereas I was expecting a more powerful player.  As you say, at only 19 he is likely to fill out a bit and therefore will improve that side of his game.

Don't base your views on the opinions of others.

i have no idea how good he is, this was the first time i have seen him, i am allways a bit cynical regarding the opinions of youth team players, the Moore Brothers were going to be world beaters. He has very good technique, he looks like he has time on the ball, to expect the next Steven Gerrard or Lampard is fancifull, the great thing is that we continue to produce players that are capable of playing in the PL-  Gabby Albrighton Clark Herd Bannnan and now Gardner, what would our squad look like without these guys?