West Ham v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Mister E]

It is his first competitive game in this league, so not writing him off, but Holman has been very poor today.

He's far better than we've seen today; I'm sure.

[citizenDJ]

It is his first competitive game in this league, so not writing him off, but Holman has been very poor today.

Indeed. Again, first game and whatnot, but it's not immediately obvious what kind of player he is, really. Not quite a winger, not quite a striker, not quite a midfielder!

[johncvilla88]

According to the BBC we are now 2-0 now Peter Odemwingie with the goal..................

[Boz]

About time Holman off

[cheltenhamlion]

Liverpool desperately trying to get Olbiyun off to a flier.

[Mister E]

Better!

[PeterWithesShin]

Dippers down to 10 having conceded 2 penalties to the Bitter Birds, one of which was missed.

Fulham don't seem to be missing Dempsey as they go 4 up

[Dave]

Good old BBC:

GOAL - West Ham 2-0 Aston Villa - Peter Odemwingie
Peter Odemwingie makes no mistake from the spot, opting for power where Shane Long went for placement. He fires his penalty past Pepe Reina. Now Liverpool are in trouble. West Brom are very comfortable.

[Chris Jameson]

What's Emile doing these days?

He's got his first booking of the season. A 7 year old's birthday party, the clown car was a success.

[Boz]

Weimann on for Holman, go on Andreas.

But needs service as does Bent

[Ian.]

Christ, I thought my stream was slow then and West Ham had signed Odemwingy......phew

[Mortimer's Bear]

Both teams looking poor this half.

[PaulWinch again]

Baker just got murdered there.

[PeterWithesShin]

Got away with it then. Have to say this has been poor from us since about the 20th minute.

[Mister E]

Poor defending there; lucky not to concede.