Aston Villa vs Chelsea Post-Match Thread

[Somniloquism]

And Andy Townsend for defending it, one of the few times I though Clive was decent in his commentary.

[taylorsworkrate]

Our useful exuberance has been to our benefit in recent weeks but it cost us today - we should have seen it out and taken the point. That said, plenty to be encouraged about - we certainly don't look like relegation fodder at all any more and I think we'll be fine.

I think one of the most encouraging aspects of the performance was the way the team responded after the Chelsea equaliser. Unfortunately without Benteke, there wasn't the threat going through the middle, and Chelsea could deal with Gabby and Weimann much more comfortably.

For me, this game and recent weeks has shown the potential of a really decent side developing. Provided we keep key players and invest wisely on the defence, next season could be very enjoyable.

[Somniloquism]

I don't think Terry should have been sent off for the foul on Sylla, as Cashley was covering. Now whether he'd have got there or not is a matter for debate, but it was about 35 yards from goal and the referee would have been guessing at best. I'd have been well pissed off if Vlaar or Baker had been sent off in similar circumstances.

I don't think any of our penalty appeals were penalties either. Again I wouldn't have been happy if they'd gone against us.

I suppose Baker was unlucky to pick up a yellow for his challenge, but that's more the nature of the modern game than any big mistake by the referee.

So I reiterate, the major decisions in the game, I believe the referee got right.

I thought the Sylla one was touch and go on a straight red, but I guess you didn't believe John Fuckweasal should have gone for a second yellow for a high arm into Weimann on the stroke of half time?

Not that the ref would send two off in quick succession, and definitely not that vile man. Only foreign refs seem to not be in his pocket.

[Steve kirk]

Benteke sending off changed everything, haven't been to many games this season and have to say the football we played today was great to watch, just so hard knowing we are not quite there yet so the agony goes on a while longer.

[Irish villain]

Just checking the score and reading this thread.

All I can say is feck. Sounds like three points thrown away.

Given away by the referee.

We was robbed rather. Still, signs of progress clearly there again?

[Small Rodent]

As an aside to the reffing; in the last quarter of the game, Cech parried a shot that went to a Villa player on the floor well wide of the 18 yd box. It was offside. I understand that it is. But why are so many goals given when a player is stood directly in front of the keeper in an offside position? Is it because the downed villa player stood up and touched the ball, thus "interfering with play", something a player stood directly in front of a player isn't doing?

I'm drunk.

[taylorsworkrate]

I don't think Terry should have been sent off for the foul on Sylla, as Cashley was covering. Now whether he'd have got there or not is a matter for debate, but it was about 35 yards from goal and the referee would have been guessing at best. I'd have been well pissed off if Vlaar or Baker had been sent off in similar circumstances.

I don't think any of our penalty appeals were penalties either. Again I wouldn't have been happy if they'd gone against us.

I suppose Baker was unlucky to pick up a yellow for his challenge, but that's more the nature of the modern game than any big mistake by the referee.

So I reiterate, the major decisions in the game, I believe the referee got right.

I thought the Sylla one was touch and go on a straight red, but I guess you didn't believe John Fuckweasal should have gone for a second yellow for a high arm into Weimann on the stroke of half time?

Not that the ref would send two off in quick succession, and definitely not that vile man. Only foreign refs seem to not be in his pocket.

In fairness, I think the slow motion made that one look a lot worse than it was. It only really looked like the rascist's hand brushed Andi's face. I suppose it could have been a yellow, but I always like to look at these incidents as to how I'd feel if a Villa player had been in a similar   position. Again I would have screamed blue murder if one of ours was booked for it.

[Somniloquism]

It shows Small Rodent.  If the player in front of the keeper in an offside position does touch it, it will give offside, unless the player is a red manc in which case he will get Goal of the month.

[Somniloquism]

I don't think Terry should have been sent off for the foul on Sylla, as Cashley was covering. Now whether he'd have got there or not is a matter for debate, but it was about 35 yards from goal and the referee would have been guessing at best. I'd have been well pissed off if Vlaar or Baker had been sent off in similar circumstances.

I don't think any of our penalty appeals were penalties either. Again I wouldn't have been happy if they'd gone against us.

I suppose Baker was unlucky to pick up a yellow for his challenge, but that's more the nature of the modern game than any big mistake by the referee.

So I reiterate, the major decisions in the game, I believe the referee got right.

I thought the Sylla one was touch and go on a straight red, but I guess you didn't believe John Fuckweasal should have gone for a second yellow for a high arm into Weimann on the stroke of half time?

Not that the ref would send two off in quick succession, and definitely not that vile man. Only foreign refs seem to not be in his pocket.

In fairness, I think the slow motion made that one look a lot worse than it was. It only really looked like the rascist's hand brushed Andi's face. I suppose it could have been a yellow, but I always like to look at these incidents as to how I'd feel if a Villa player had been in a similar   position. Again I would have screamed blue murder if one of ours was booked for it.

I saw it live and thought it should have been a yellow at least as he blocked him off with a high hand.

[PeterWithesShin]

Anyone heard anything about someone dying on the Ads car park this afternoon?

[Legion]

Yes.

[olaftab]

anyway at half time I turned to him and said 'are you Chelsea'  he said yes, I said have you ever seen Chelsea play as bad as that, he said never, they were as bad as he could remember
Which just goes to show we should have took advantage

Why do you think Chelsea were just bad? Maybe we had something to do with that? We took advantage by paying well and making them look bad and lead lead 1-0.

[PeterWithesShin]

Yes.

Thanks, most informative.

Love ya.

[Legion]

A man of few words, me.

[Somniloquism]

Anyone heard anything about someone dying on the Ads car park this afternoon?

I know an Ambulance pulled up just outside the Chippy at Witton Lane, but assume that isn't where you meant?