Aston Villa v Malaga Hyperstupendous Thread (post-match from page 16)

[olaftab]

Luna looks quite good other than when he has to defend!
Tonev needs to tone down his ambition.
When is Vlaar going to win a defensive header?

[oldham_villa]

Yeah that's my worry Matt.

If he plays in that position he will have to do a lot of closing down. Sylla has been excellent at that aspect, but is no where near as good going forward

Quandary

[Legion]

Is it still 3-1?

3-2. All my fault.

[Mister E]

...  I really don't think we can afford the luxury of playing Tonev in the hole. We leave our defence looking too exposed, particularly the full backs who get caught one on one too often.

True - I think he's a switch for Gabby or Weimann actually. I do like his set-piece delivery so it'd be good to slot him in the side somewhere.

[peter w]

Far too easy to get behind us.

[Ducksworthy]

Only just tuned in, how've we been? Thee comments in Spanish in the little chat box aren't very complimentary about us...

[Mister E]

The defence has been caught flat a few times today, as well.

[olaftab]

I blame Paul Lamberts suit!

[Doorbell]

Is it still 3-1?

3-2. All my fault.

You and me both Legion!

[gervilla]

We struggled  to keep the momentum going in the second half v Shamrock Rovers last week as well.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Very poor this half, let's see what the changes bring.

[badminton]

I don't really understand the praise for Tonev. Outside a couple of decent passes he's been woeful.

[Yossarian]

I don't really understand the praise for Tonev. Outside a couple of decent passes he's been woeful.

What I have seen this half has been poor.

[Matt Collins]

Gabby and Weimann have had a few pretty ropey touches today.

Should have buried that Christian, even if it was offside

[Mister E]

I really like the look of Helenius' footwork.