Aston Villa vs Chelsea Post-Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

I think it varies. In some ways watching on TV is no different, or can help. For example as I am Lower North I get a crap view of anything in the other half, and had no idea Benteke had used his elbow in his first yellow, it looked harsh to me in the ground. Often the only way I know we've scored at the Holte is when the Holte goes up.

In others you see things the TV doesn't show. Especially when I was Upper Trinity you could see the whole game much better than on TV. You'd see workrate better, off the ball movement and runs and so on.

[ciggiesnbeer]

I am usually gutted after we lose but not today. I thought we were the better team for a lot of that game, that is astounding when you think of the money spent. So we got unlucky with our chances and they got lucky with theirs, it happens.

Well played lads, keep on like that and I cant WAIT for next season. Great effort.

[robbo1874]

We worked hard, and ultimately came up against a better quality side. That's all. We had our chances, they had theirs. I don't get the hate of Lampard. He's a quality player and in my opinion never comes across as a wanker. I'd certainly not reserve hate for him when there are so many more deserving characters on their team. We aren't at Chelsea's level and might never be, but we worked hard and lost. It happens. I don't think we have anything to worry about going into Wigan because I can't see them getting any more than a point. Arsenal want CL football and like Chelsea they'll take care of business.

We are a work in progress and we are moving in the right direction despite today. Our first job is to beat consistently the teams around and below us. We've been doing that. With a bit more quality we'll be able to compete more consistently against those in the upper tier of the league.

bang on, china

[JD]

We worked hard, and ultimately came up against a better quality side. That's all. We had our chances, they had theirs. I don't get the hate of Lampard. He's a quality player and in my opinion never comes across as a wanker. I'd certainly not reserve hate for him when there are so many more deserving characters on their team. We aren't at Chelsea's level and might never be, but we worked hard and lost. It happens. I don't think we have anything to worry about going into Wigan because I can't see them getting any more than a point. Arsenal want CL football and like Chelsea they'll take care of business.

We are a work in progress and we are moving in the right direction despite today. Our first job is to beat consistently the teams around and below us. We've been doing that. With a bit more quality we'll be able to compete more consistently against those in the upper tier of the league.

bang on, china

Totally agree as well Toronto, well put. We will be fine.

[olaftab]

What's not fine is to think that my opinion on it is worth less because I watched on TV 2000 miles away.

You really need to get a little closer to the TV before you start commenting on incidents!

However, seriously, I agree with you. I am always at VP. I love sitting in the crowd and being able to see the whole pitch and how the play develops. All that is much better but for serious incidents I am often wrong after seeing it in TV. Yesterday however I thought both sending off's were correct and we were very lucky with the no goal.

[Percy McCarthy]

It was definitely cleared. It was over though. X

If it was cleared on the second frame where you couldn't see the ball, then it wasn't over. On the first frame, the whole of the ball wasn't over, as Savage correctly pointed out. What a lot of pundits and fans fail to take into account is the curve of the ball above the line. If that isn't over as well, it's not a goal.

[Ian.]

We worked hard, and ultimately came up against a better quality side. That's all. We had our chances, they had theirs. I don't get the hate of Lampard. He's a quality player and in my opinion never comes across as a wanker. I'd certainly not reserve hate for him when there are so many more deserving characters on their team. We aren't at Chelsea's level and might never be, but we worked hard and lost. It happens. I don't think we have anything to worry about going into Wigan because I can't see them getting any more than a point. Arsenal want CL football and like Chelsea they'll take care of business.

We are a work in progress and we are moving in the right direction despite today. Our first job is to beat consistently the teams around and below us. We've been doing that. With a bit more quality we'll be able to compete more consistently against those in the upper tier of the league.

bang on, china

Totally agree as well Toronto, well put. We will be fine.

Fantastic summary of us Toronto and I agree about Lampard, there are worse characters in life.

We are going to be ok for sure. How we have developed lately is quite incredible when you think back to December and January. Fair play to Lambert and the team.

[jcsutv]

Do I detect a nose?

Are you serious? Just because I think it was over the line? How rediculous.

[silhillvilla]

Was thinking MOTD highlights didn't show
Delphs effort first half
Westwoods volley that produced a cech great save
I'm sure we had a few more good efforts they didnt bother showing

[nigel]

Was thinking MOTD highlights didn't show
Delphs effort first half
Westwoods volley that produced a cech great save
I'm sure we had a few more good efforts they didnt bother showing

If I hadn't been there I'd have thought Chelsea played us off the park after watching that.

[mrastonvilla]

The officials were largely terrible yesterday. At one point the Chelsea forward was played in on goal in an offside position but it wasn't given because the linesman hadnt kept up with play so couldn't see it. Terrible at this level.

[Ron Manager]

The upside of yesterdays game was that at long last we appear to have found a midfield to go with our forward line.

The downside is that they dont appear to have a goal in them...pity!

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Do I detect a nose?

Are you serious? Just because I think it was over the line? How rediculous.

It was the ability to not be able spell that gave it away...

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

The upside of yesterdays game was that at long last we appear to have found a midfield to go with our forward line.

The downside is that they dont appear to have a goal in them...pity!

Either one of Sylla or Delph need to be in the box when a cross is going to come in. Sometimes we don't get enough in the box.

[mr woo]

Do I detect a nose?

Are you serious? Just because I think it was over the line? How rediculous.

Well to be fair, repeatedly stating the ball was over the line, while ending each post with an apparently mirthful 'kiss' suggested you were maybe taking pleasure in your opinions?

Thats the way it appeared in my drunken  , messed up brain anyway.