Luton Town v Aston Villa Mega Monster Thread

[Legion]

I wonder why Benteke is playing with them, then? Has he been a naughtier boy than we first thought?

[murfee]

Oh dear. The defence is really worrying me in pre-season, it needs serious work.

Only Baker in that back four will get to play regularly

[Mister E]

No running off Benteke and too much possession given away (from the 15 minutes I saw).

[PeterWithesShin]

Well, while that was shite I am bearing in mind that only one of the back 5 would realistically be hoping to start a PL game unless we had a batch of injuries, Gardner and Carruthers are also unlikely to be starters and we have one fit striker who is playing his first game of the pre-season. So is it that much of a shock we looked quite poor?

On the plus side Delph looked ace, I can see him having a massive season for us. Sylla looked decent as well, and Webb was okay.

[CJ]

I wonder why Benteke is playing with them, then? Has he been a naughtier boy than we first thought?

I think because he missed the games in Germany he needs to get his fitness up a bit more than others

[Dave Cooper please]

Tamworth are 1-0 up at Rushall by the way.

Cheers, Dave. I was just about to ask.

Andy Todd scored the goal, I'll keep you updated.

[paulcomben]

Luton have cohesion. Villa have none. Luton are 4 divisions lower. The pre season excuses are fine but there is no apparent pattern nor guile in the play.

[Miguelito]

Not very impressive but realistically only 3 of that line-up - Sylla, Delph and Benteke - will feature much in a first 11 in the prem

too be fair, none of this defence will be starting at Arsenal will they? Donacien (or however it;s spelt) looks ok though.

Delph has looked good and Sylla is gettin involved, typical preseason game so far though

[sirlordbaltimore]

No width
No pace
No creativity

Basically it's like how we started last season, passing the ball around but going nowhere with it.

[sirlordbaltimore]

I wonder why Benteke is playing with them, then? Has he been a naughtier boy than we first thought?

I would imagine because he's not fit and Lambert will expect the last 30 minutes to kick up a gear

[PaulWinch again]

Oh dear. The defence is really worrying me in pre-season, it needs serious work.

Only Baker in that back four will get to play regularly

Well he needs to learn, he's played plenty now.

[mattjpa]

donacien, delph and sylla have looked good to me. hoping carruthers can make more of an impact, I hope he breaks through this year

[paulcomben]

Donacien had a good first 20. No idea about his history nor why he is playing, though. Hardly likely to be in the PL squad of 25.

[ciggiesnbeer]

It wasnt that bad. I daresay we edged possession and we carved out a few chances. A few sloppy passes around though and the usual defensive line which is as disciplined as a group of 6 year olds rushing a birthday cake.

[villa kicks]

Delph stands out for me so far !! Gards has improved as game gone on. Love that shirt and love benteke in it too !!