Aston Villa v Reading Post-Match Thread

[supertom]

Never in doubt. 

Guzan and Benteke good.
Westy, Holman okay.

The rest were bobbins today. It was a game that needed a few men to take it by the scruff of the neck but we've got just babbys and not all of them are good enough.

That was enough indication for me that Bannan flatters to deceive. Not good enough. The odd standout game against one of the better clubs is no good if you can't do it in games like this too.

Adam was available in the summer. Back then I didn't think much of him to be honest. But in all honesty I think we missed something. He's not brilliant but his set piece delivery could really have helped us. It might make a difference if that can become a strength again.

Sign some quality in midfield and a few players with physical presence and we'll be stronger for it.

[Lambert and Payne]

I won that game with my positive attitude and faith in the VILLA.......

And humour!

Did it work?

Did for me!

[Toronto Villa]

the kids are trying but we need some more experienced heads if we are to progress. We showed at the weekend what could be our future, but we'll have nights like tonight where a seasoned pro or three can make a big difference. If Bent, Hutton, Warnock, even Dunne are finished at the club so be it. Don't replace with only younger players but mix it up with pros that can help the kids along.

Delighted with the win. However it came.

[Rigadon]

Benteke was our only bright spark in a game that we had to win.  So, our centre forward won us the game with a well taken goal.  He also got involved, tackled back, had a great first touch and appeared to care.  An upgrade from Bent I'd say.

We won and that is about the best thing you can say about it.

[PeterWithesShin]

3 clean sheets in our last 5, and the other 2 were against the manc pair. Considering we're struggling to field 4 fit defenders that's not bad going.

[Fergal]

I won that game with my positive attitude and faith in the VILLA.......

And humour!

Did it work?

Did for me!

I vote me as MoM....

[eastie]

Three points off 10th place so a few teams being dragged into it now.

[Tuscans]

MAHOOSIVE 3 pts. Benteke is or will be a worldy player. Lots of praise to the young players, especially the back four. Still think Nathan Baker is better than Clarke and should partner Vlaar next weekend.

Congratulations lads. Thanks for the points

[Lambert and Payne]

Chosing a man of the match will not be easy with the shite served up by that
Reading haven't got a hope in hell of staying up judging by that

[Irish villain]

I won that game with my positive attitude and faith in the VILLA.......

Hats off to you!

We'd have drawn that last year I reckon. Funny we are getting 1-0 wins this season, that's the silver lining I had been clutching when TSM was appointed yet with Lambert thought they'd be 3-2s etc.

Funny old game.

[TonyD]

We is flying up the table.

[Dave Cooper please]

Anyone wanting to see one of the most moany, poisonous match threads I can remember have a gander at tonights. Nightmare. Toys and prams all night.

I see match threads as the online equivalent of being at the game, and I can assure you that there would have been as many toys thrown at the ground because we were so bloody frustrating. At times we barely looked above League one level against an equally pisspoor Reading.

[Colhint]

you could see the nerves, theses lads just need a few more points to get their confidence up, what a good deal Guzan was

[Ger Regan]

Also - A GOAL FROM A CORNER!

[ez]

Well 4 points from 2 games. Wasn't pretty but a win is a win.