Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[ozzjim]

I think Albrighton should get some praise, as although poor much of the time going forward, he helped Warnock lose out the the left and stop Kightly getting on the ball, who destroyed us first half. Gabby, sick or not, should take note. He appears as if he is sulking on the wings, and is not playing great at the moment. For me, it is one or the other, and Bent scores goals.


Next dilemma, Keane or Ireland behind Bent. Tough call, but I would have the second half side from today start next week, with Gardner and Albrighton playing the wider midfield roles, but Gary tucked in and getting forward.

[Simba]

Can't believe the criticism of Gardner.

We called for him on this site. He got the chance. He took it. Very well. Yes some 'less than experienced' decisions. But what do you expect. Good full debut. Very good. Oh and good for AMc for giving him that chance.

I wish he had got that header! Imagine the confidence. Bloody hell given where this Club is - thank G for the Academy/reserves.

Big respek for K Mac.

[TheSandman]

I think Albrighton should get some praise, as although poor much of the time going forward, he helped Warnock lose out the the left and stop Kightly getting on the ball, who destroyed us first half.

His clearance off the line was great too.

[Goldie.7]

The 8 minutes of stoppage time summed up why we draw so many games. Numerous times a player will be clear through on goal the right pass is on but the player with the ball either whips in a hopeless cross or keeps running with the ball and wastes the chance.  Was no one else screaming 'PASS or getting real frantic like me then?

[Pete3206]

Have not read any of thread. Was there today. Very happy. Fucking over the moon  in fact. Yeeesssssssssss!

[ozzjim]

The 8 minutes of stoppage time summed up why we draw so many games, numerous times a player will be clear through on goal the right pass is on but the player with the ball either whip in a hopeless cross or keep running with the ball and waste the chance.   Was no one else screaming 'PASS or getting real frantic like me then?

I was Goldie. I think Wieman wasted 2 opportunities to find Bent who had found acres in the box and played them both to Wolves men. Could have got 2 more on the break at the end with a bit more composure.

[Pete3206]

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

Hic!

[Toronto Villa]

Looking at Keane's winner, a stunning strike with next to no backlift took me back to that great strike by Dalian at Hillsborough. That was a great strike, this was better.

[littlevillain]

proved me wrong today robbie, well done .
I would still stick with the team that beat Chelsea however as the balance seems better. 3 pts today was crucial.

[brontebilly]

Watched the game back this morning. Few differences between what I thought at the time of the game and watching it again.

Collins was outstanding. A couple of brilliant blocks and won everything in the air. Only remembered one mistake let on when he let the ball bounce in the box and Dunne had to clear. Probably his best performance of the season and justified his inclusion ahead of Cuellar

Dunne was dire in the first half. While Clark was more at fault for Kightlys goal, Dunne should have anticipated the danger quicker and came across to help out. He was dire for the second, rushing out leaving Edwards inside. When you make a move like that you have to get the ball. If I was being harsh Given should have pushed up into the space he left. Dunne also failed to cut out a couple of crosses in the first half. He was excellent after the break.

Clark wasn't as dire left back as I thought. Gabby too while he didn't help out that great is probably taking too much stick. The biggest issue was that we had no central midfielder covering at all. Clark made a huge difference in midfield. Can't play Petrov in a 2 man midfield with any of our other options.

I thought live that Hutton was solid enough. Watching it second time around though the amount of crosses put in from his side was criminal. Especially in the second half. Thankfully Collins read the most of them. Hutton offered zilch going forward again.

Keane pretty much played in the Stevie Ireland role. Excellent display from him too. Always aware of the space around him.

Bent was much better. Good movement from him

We fucked around too much at 3-2. Weimann in particular should have left that chance to Bannan. We should have killed the game off a lot earlier.

Warnock is a bird brain but looked more motivated anyway

Gardner was tidy on the ball but a decent display rather than anything outstanding. Albrighton worked hard but too many times disappointed with his decision making on the ball

I thought Fletcher and the Wolves widemen were very good. Frimpong was excellent in the first half. Berra is hopeless. One of the worst penalties you will see conceded

[Dante Lavelli]

Gabby Albrighton Clark Herd Bannnan and now Gardner, what would our squad look like without these guys?

Shit the bed.  That is a very good point.  Without them we'd be relegated for certain I reckon.  That or about 30m poorer.

[Goldie.7]

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?

[Percy McCarthy]

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

[andrew08]

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?

yes we're owed a few.

[LeeB]

Looking at Keane's winner, a stunning strike with next to no backlift took me back to that great strike by Dalian at Hillsborough. That was a great strike, this was better.

As great a strike as it was by Keane, it's still looks like slow motion compared to Dalian's shot.