Aston Villa v Arsenal Post-Match Thread

[martyn ellis]

On the subject of Westwood, his Dad was sat right next to us during the Man U game a couple of weeks back. He'd come down on the train from Crewe - a proper proud Dad, lovely guy - and Ashley didn't let him down.

[olaftab]

Westwood was completely anonymous

You should really keep out of boozers before a game...cheers!

[dave.woodhall]

One point about this season which might just be me, but I feel much more connected to the team than last year. These young players are visibly running their bollocks off, as are the more experienced ones who've come in like Vlaar and Holman, and it's something to identify with. The style is getting better (yesterday wasn't the time for either side to be at their fluent best), there's something about a few of these players (Benteke, Bannan and Westwood look a great attacking spine). Obviously if we succeed at any point I'm as happy as anyone, but I don't know if I'd have ever been happier for the players if we go on and do something.

Without a doubt. When these lads go on to become successful it will be one of the best achievements any club has managed for years.

[Irish villain]

Just booked my flights for 9 February 2013. Going to go to the West Ham game at VP. Can't wait.

[Percy McCarthy]

If you can't identify with this team and the way they play and are being put together you might as well go and support Man City. I'm desperately hoping for them to do well. From not good enough academy graduates to lower league shite to foreigners from shit leagues, they are, to a man, team players who are giving their all for our club.

Vive la revolution.

[JUAN PABLO]

. Westwood was completely anonymous in midfield

I thought he looked really good , seems more experienced than some of the older players , future top player for us.

[JUAN PABLO]

I thought KEA looked very good until his yellow card and after that he seemed to take his foot off from the pedal a bit and got more careful not to get second yellow which is understandable.

well lets hope that dive losing his place in the team them , embarrassing  . I dont want to see divers at Villa.

[Brian Taylor]

Ron stopped a certain goal early in 2nd half imo, taking the ball virtually off the forwards head..brave precise challenge.

[darren woolley]

I'm pleased with a point although I was sitting in the Holte End soaking wet but I didn't mind Westwood looks a top player in the making.

[PaulWinch again]

Westwood was completely anonymous

You should really keep out of boozers before a game...cheers!

Indeed Westwood was excellent, and is exactly what we need. If we can get a combative midfielder in to play with him, it'll help him. He's got great vision and is very controlled. He also looks like future captain material, he was doing a lot of instructing other players.

[SashasGrandad]

Westwood was completely anonymous

You should really keep out of boozers before a game...cheers!

Indeed Westwood was excellent, and is exactly what we need. If we can get a combative midfielder in to play with him, it'll help him. He's got great vision and is very controlled. He also looks like future captain material, he was doing a lot of instructing other players.

I think he will be even better when he fills out a bit - the extra weight will give him more presence - if he can keep his skills and enthusiasm he will be a future star.

[SoccerHQ]

One point about this season which might just be me, but I feel much more connected to the team than last year. These young players are visibly running their bollocks off, as are the more experienced ones who've come in like Vlaar and Holman, and it's something to identify with. The style is getting better (yesterday wasn't the time for either side to be at their fluent best), there's something about a few of these players (Benteke, Bannan and Westwood look a great attacking spine). Obviously if we succeed at any point I'm as happy as anyone, but I don't know if I'd have ever been happier for the players if we go on and do something.

Without a doubt. When these lads go on to become successful it will be one of the best achievements any club has managed for years.

Hopefully for us and not Man. City.

[dave.woodhall]

One point about this season which might just be me, but I feel much more connected to the team than last year. These young players are visibly running their bollocks off, as are the more experienced ones who've come in like Vlaar and Holman, and it's something to identify with. The style is getting better (yesterday wasn't the time for either side to be at their fluent best), there's something about a few of these players (Benteke, Bannan and Westwood look a great attacking spine). Obviously if we succeed at any point I'm as happy as anyone, but I don't know if I'd have ever been happier for the players if we go on and do something.

Without a doubt. When these lads go on to become successful it will be one of the best achievements any club has managed for years.

Hopefully for us and not Man. City.

The way football's going I don't see Manchester City wanting many of our new players. Ashley Westwood will not sell shirts in Kuala Lumpur.

[oldtimernow]

If you can't identify with this team and the way they play and are being put together you might as well go and support Man City. I'm desperately hoping for them to do well. From not good enough academy graduates to lower league shite to foreigners from shit leagues, they are, to a man, team players who are giving their all for our club.

Vive la revolution.

Well said Comrade Percy

[dave.woodhall]

Hasta la victoria siempre, Comrade.