Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Match Thread

[ozzjim]

Albrighton's not done a great deal today.

He never will from the left wing, I've never seen him play well there, that's why it's so frustrating that McLeish insists on playing him there.

Given is having a great half.

Playing wingers on the wrong side is tactical brilliance apparently.

[Fergal]

WHAT THE FUCK? Why have we suddenly gone from easily outplaying these to this?

[ozzjim]

I'd disagree, Gabby is a better all round player than Bent, but his movement in the box is not as good. I'd even say their finishing is on par, Bent misses sitters too. Bent just has that brilliant ability to get in that space more often so gets more chances to score. Owen was like this, he scored lots of goals but also missed a lot too.

Most top forwards miss more because they are there more.  Gabby is always behind the defender. He is a decent target man, but never a top 4-6 player. The MO of a centre forward is to score goals and that is what they are measured on.

Gabby is more important to us than Bent ever will be.

Apart from the 9 in 13 that kept us up last season.

[olaftab]

can't watch this. might go for a walk

[django]

Gabby has barely played centrally this season though ozz. He's played wide. His scoring records not been bad when played in the middle.

[Rigadon]

They are winning every 50/50 now. 

[pauliewalnuts]

We have absoutely zero composure.

When things are going well, and we are allowed to, we can play some decent stuff, but put any pressure on us and we just disintegrate.

[Fergal]

fucking hell, that was close.

[Villanation]

This is crazy mad football style.

[brontebilly]

why isnt given throwing those short like in the first half?

[CJ]

can't watch this. might go for a walk

You spelt it wrong

[olaftab]

Come on Eck ...earn you money and get this game back in our favour

[Fergal]

Is this down to the manager or the players?

[LeeB]

I think our players are mentally weak. They are all capable enough but crumble under the slightest pressure.

Absolutely bang on mate.

[Fergal]

AM planning a double change.