Well, that was chuffing hot !!I hate this weather, bring on February.As for the game, I suggest that those of you that have already received the first issue of H&V for the season just read Mr Woodhall's mini-report from the Forest game. It sums up perfectly today's game as well. Loads of possession, nice passing at times but no one to stamp their authority on proceedings.I don't like how narrow Villa are playing. Ireland, Fab and KEA were almost bumping into each other at times. When you add in Zog and Brett criss-crossing, it was far too crowded in the middle. This lead to most of the passes intended to Bent were very straight and thus overhit or easily cut out. Zog and Brett's positioning also meant that Lowton and Baker were often left exposed. I know that its only one game but based on today, Mr Savage could be right.
Paul Lambert was pleased with some of the football on display against West Ham - but stressed that his side must turn possession into chances in the coming weeks and months ahead.Lambert was delighted with the quality on show, especially in the opening half-hour, but felt his team lacked a cutting edge in the final third.He said: "I thought we started the game really well and I thought for 30 minutes we were excellent."But you can have all the ball you want but you've got to score."Some of the play, I was really happy with and some, like anything, you're not. But I can't fault the lads for effort. Their effort was excellent."We tried, but there wasn't much in the game."I thought we looked bright but we've got to turn our possession into chances."If we can just get a finishing touch on that then we'll be ok."West Ham's winning goal was a controversial one, referee Mike Dean overruling his linesman's offside decision following Kevin Nolan's clinical finish.But Lambert had no complaints after seeing a replay on the final whistle.He continued: "I wasn't sure at the time but I've seen it on the tape and it's come off one of our lads so the referee's called it right."In terms of our lads reacting, the thing is it's the blink of an eye. So I can't fault them."They're young. We played a young team but their effort I can't fault."There will be mistakes like everybody else."There were a lot of positives to take out of it. You pick yourself up and you go again."Lambert is confident his team will "grow together" as they bed in.He added: "There's no hiding place. You have to win together and you have to lose together."I'm not one for a blame culture. If we lose, we lose together. If we win, then we win together."
I do wonder if Darren Bent is too nice a bloke to be captain? I'd be happier if it as the concrete one to get in the players faces when needed. I'd rather Bent just concentrated on scoring goals ad not much else.
Quote from: ToLambo Villa on August 18, 2012, 10:07:10 PMI do wonder if Darren Bent is too nice a bloke to be captain? I'd be happier if it as the concrete one to get in the players faces when needed. I'd rather Bent just concentrated on scoring goals ad not much else.Clark seemed to be the defender doing the most motivational gestures.
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