West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Mortimer's Bear]

If the scoring sequence had been the other way around we would be whooping for joy.
This was never going to be anything other than a very difficult match - Olbiun had 6 changes to their side today.

Just shows what a couple of decent players will do for us.

I shall enjoy questionning the Boggies of my aquaintance about their levels of discomforture at being ripped apart by "shit" Villa in the first half.

What happened during the 8th minute btw?

They were threatening to do an 8th minute applause to mock our recent Chelsea defeat, if ever there was a small time gesture...

[andyh]

Delph going off was a big hindrance to us. Didn't think i'd be saying that a month ago.

His best game for us today.

Yes, infact his last 2 or 3 games have shown a big improvement.
A midfield of him, Westwood and a 'petrov' type would be promising.

[bertlambshank]

Why do we ask our best forward to keep defending their best player at a corner.
He is just a kid for fucks sake.

Our best forward didn't play today.

of course he did,if you think you are being clever go and play with somebody else.

Sorry who's being clever?

Not you.

In my opinion Weimann works harder, is more consistent and shows more of a winning mentality than Benteke. Rather than blowing hot or cold he always contributes and works damn hard.

That said when Benteke is on it he's virtually unplayable, I just don't think we see it often enough.

I apologise if that conflicts with your opinion.

Are you just looking for an argument?

[Louzie0]

I'm in full blown count the points mode so its a good point - i certainly would have settled for it beforehand. Gabby actually looked like he gave a fuck for a change, wasn't as impressed with N'Zog as some of you but then i don't rate him - he was better, for him. Problem still boils down to the defence - you can't give away 2 goals a game and expect to win unless you have RVP up front.. Peter omyweeble or whatever his name is, should have had a hattrick second half.  Overall, simlar feeling to the Swansea game except we played a bit better. Something to build on hopefully.

I agree with Greg except about NZog. He was great.
And think that Nzog taken off was with an eye to the next game. He, Chris B and Gabby terrified Albion for the first half. The team were firing. What happened at half time?

[darren woolley]

I'm disappointed with our second half performance I really thought we were going to beat them but I'll take a point.

[Legion]

Chill. Please chill.

[villan from luton]

When we get a corner, I never feel that we are going to score. When we defend a corner, I have exactly the opposite feeling.

[Mortimer's Bear]

Why do we ask our best forward to keep defending their best player at a corner.
He is just a kid for fucks sake.

Our best forward didn't play today.

of course he did,if you think you are being clever go and play with somebody else.

Sorry who's being clever?

Not you.

In my opinion Weimann works harder, is more consistent and shows more of a winning mentality than Benteke. Rather than blowing hot or cold he always contributes and works damn hard.

That said when Benteke is on it he's virtually unplayable, I just don't think we see it often enough.

I apologise if that conflicts with your opinion.

Are you just looking for an argument?

No I'm voicing an opinion, if that bothers you then maybe message boards are not for you.

[The Situation]

We need to work harder on defending corners. We need to work harder on keeping 2 goal leads.

We just need another midfielder. Bannan just isnt cutting the mustard. it's just such a shame how we can't see games out, Barry Bannan is not a player I want on when we're trying to hold onto lead. It's really unfortunate that Delph and N'Zogbia had to be substituted, I think we could of held on if both were playing.

[PeterWithesShin]

What happened during the 8th minute btw?

They were threatening to do an 8th minute applause to mock our recent Chelsea defeat, if ever there was a small time gesture...

They did do it, although not sure it lasted a minute as the Villa fans sang and took the piss.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I'll tell you waht is really really broing. Not being able to string two good halves together. I just don't get it.
That was really annoying. That win would have been such a tonic.

There really is no excuses. Get a dominant central midfielder (at least) and a centre half in.
Find some way to not let 2 goals a game in and good things might happen.
I'm really fucking sick of it.

Can't remember the last good one half we had, lets alone two. One step at a time!

[damon loves JT]

If its like this when we got a point, I dread to think what this thread would have been like if we'd had a shoeing.

[Legion]

What happened during the 8th minute btw?

They were threatening to do an 8th minute applause to mock our recent Chelsea defeat, if ever there was a small time gesture...

They did do it, although not sure it lasted a minute as the Villa fans sang and took the piss.

I barely heard it.

[Mortimer's Bear]

What happened during the 8th minute btw?

They were threatening to do an 8th minute applause to mock our recent Chelsea defeat, if ever there was a small time gesture...

They did do it, although not sure it lasted a minute as the Villa fans sang and took the piss.

It's unbelievably small time, incidentally couldn't tell watching on tv how did they react to the Petrov applause?

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

We need to work harder on defending corners. We need to work harder on keeping 2 goal leads.

We just need another midfielder. Bannan just isnt cutting the mustard. it's just such a shame how we can't see games out, Barry Bannan is not a player I want on when we're trying to hold onto lead. It's really unfortunate that Delph and N'Zogbia had to be substituted, I think we could of held on if both were playing.

Benteke has been at fault for goals conceded st corners. Not all, but more than his fair share.