Aston Villa v West Ham United Match Thread

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Proof positive that the Premier League is the best in the world, brilliant first half from two superb teams. Can't wait for the second half.

Aren't you watching the Villa game, Chris?

[JUAN PABLO]

Just seen the miss . I still jumped in the air expecting the ball to hit the  back of the net .

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

How is Delph still playing over Sylla? I've never seen Sylla play but I bet he knows how to tackle, pass, run and position yourself correctly.

You're having a laugh. Delph has been running the midfield.

Well I've just laughed at your comment, so I suppose I am.

His tackling is laughable, and that's when he does tackle. Certainly people round me don't think much either.

[Fergal]

Proof positive that the Premier League is the best in the world, brilliant first half from two superb teams. Can't wait for the second half.

Snigger...

[ozzjim]

How is Delph still playing over Sylla? I've never seen Sylla play but I bet he knows how to tackle, pass, run and position yourself correctly.

You're having a laugh. Delph has been running the midfield.

Agreed, Delph has been our best and most urgent performer. Lowton follows closely.

[Mister E]

How is Delph still playing over Sylla? I've never seen Sylla play but I bet he knows how to tackle, pass, run and position yourself correctly.

You're having a laugh. Delph has been running the midfield.

I agree that Delph is playing okay but my gripe about him - and the rest of our midfield as well frankly - is that what he does, while decent enough, is usually pretty ineffectual.

Well, we have what we have and cannot change it for another 5 months. So, you can gripe all you want!

[Lastfootstamper]

Whose defence shall crumble first?

[Fergal]

I am hoping that the first half was our bad one..

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

How are West Ham 10 (?) points better off than us. Worst team at Villa this season?

[Fergal]

Whose defence shall crumble first?

How many corners have they had?

[Mister E]

How is Delph still playing over Sylla? I've never seen Sylla play but I bet he knows how to tackle, pass, run and position yourself correctly.

You're having a laugh. Delph has been running the midfield.

Well I've just laughed at your comment, so I suppose I am.

His tackling is laughable, and that's when he does tackle. Certainly people round me don't think much either.

Thing is, when tries too hard to tackle he gets penalised. So, I'm pleased that he's wound himself in a little.

[PaulWinch again]

Weimann looks like he's still dwelling on it.

[paulcomben]

Wouldn't say Delph is running the game, but he is our most effective midfielder today. 

Yes.  Can I agree with you wholeheartedly, doubling as an olive branch? (Gabby's flu was widely broadcast, to be fair.)

[Fergal]

How are West Ham 10 (?) points better off than us. Worst team at Villa this season?

Apart from us?

[hilts_coolerking]

Townsend not impressed in the studio.