West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[DB]

 The idea of taking N'Zog off was to bring a bit more ebergy into midfield, and to close the game down.The fact is that if Gabby and N'Zog could pick a final pass , then we could have wonn by 4 or 5 goals.

 Too weak and slow in central midfield, and Lowton badly needs a rest.

 Disappointed, but not the worst result, shows how with a couple of additions, we could be quite a good team.

Yes. He was tearing open. Hollman does what he does best...gives the ball away.

[Nastylee]

Thought N'Zog was our MOM. Threatening, and scared their defence to death (It's a shame he gets so much stick, think he's been bright since his return). Once he left all our threat disappeared, which left us with a midfield that cannot win the ball back and a defence that cannot weather a storm without conceding. All very predictable once they got the early goal. That Newcastle game is looking very important all of sudden given their catastrophic form.

[CJ]

Holman on for N'Zogbia cost us two points imho, but I'll wait to hear if he was carrying a knock before I castigate PL. If he took him off to 'rest' him for next week he needs shooting

[Walmley_Villa]

Thought Delph was excellent and losing him made the difference. Arguably CNZ had his best half for us, I wouldn't have taken him off as I'm sure we could have got another goal on the break. Will take the point but we needed 3...

[citizenDJ]

Just watched the replay for their first goal. Watching Westwood (I think) running into the back of their player, twice, is actually quite amusing.

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

Their substitution of Thomas strengthened them, Bannan, Holman and Lichaj weakened us. If ever one game summed up the need for a better quality squad that was it.

[brian green]

Lambert is tactically as thick as McLeish.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

CNZ did fuck all in the 21 minutes he played in the second half should PL have kept him on because he had a good first 45?

Some reason. We needed to press more & Charlie, though having a good game, was the obvious choice.

He took the chance if the dub over having greater threat on the break. It didn't pay off.

[SamTheMouse]

CNZ did fuck all in the 21 minutes he played in the second half should PL have kept him on because he had a good first 45?

He was holding the ball better than Holman did, and he was also running at them with intent. There's a big psychological impact there - I bet the tesco bags got a lift from seeing him subbed.

[JUAN PABLO]

Great first half. Terrible second. Should have been in the bag. Why was CNZ substituted? Bizarre.

What minute did he get subbed? CNZ did nothing in the second half and looked like the CNZ we've become accustomed too.

CNZ was winning corners and looking a threat when he had the ball , Benteke and Gabby were so much better with him in the team , they both lost it  a little when he went off as he was feeding them . I just wish Gabby had put him in , in the second half.     

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Just watched the replay for their first goal. Watching Westwood (I think) running into the back of their player, twice, is actually quite amusing.

Not from where I was.

[PaulWinch again]

Bennett did well.

[littlevillain]

It feels like a defeat but if you told me we'd get a point at albion then get to wembley this week I'd be chuffed.
And if that happens I think it will be a great confidence boost for the players and club.

[maigrait]

i'll take the point, i thought we were gonna get stuffed another 5-0

[ozzjim]

Even second half he was still our biggest threat.

This is the formation and side we need to play, and with a proper defensive midfield player and centre half into it, and we will be a good side.

Got to get those 2 signings as a minimum.