Aston Villa v Cardiff City Post-Match Thread

[Steve kirk]

With our home form being so terrible the performance was irrelevant we just had to get the job done and thankfully after a struggle we picked up the 3 points, it was also a good day because my son saw his first home league win in 26 months, he was so happy last night, UTV 

[Ron Manager]

Both West Ham and Cardiff were woefully short up front. We should have a real test against the Baggies who have started to play well.

I think Gabby might start on the left with Tonev coming on later. Benteke would be advised to drag Jonas Ollson out of position as much as possible thus giving Kozak space in the middle. Or vice versa. Hopefully Delph will be recovered from his illness as we will need a big big performance from him in this one.

[mr woo]

Not a great game or performance by any means, but I think we deserved the win. Cardiff are a poor side in all honesty and are the kind of team we should beat at a canter, especially at home.

Pleased for Bacuna, great goal and was already leading contender for MOTM before that.

Still can't say I'm overimpressed with Kojak, or the three in central midfield, but what the hell, we won, and that's what it's all about I suppose.

[richard moore]

Both West Ham and Cardiff were woefully short up front. We should have a real test against the Baggies who have started to play well.

I think Gabby might start on the left with Tonev coming on later. Benteke would be advised to drag Jonas Ollson out of position as much as possible thus giving Kozak space in the middle. Or vice versa. Hopefully Delph will be recovered from his illness as we will need a big big performance from him in this one.

West Brom are like us though, and goodness how many other teams in the league, in that they can look really good one week and next to useless in the following game. The league has never been more open in terms of inconsistency I think with even the usual 'Sky 4' suffering more than their fair share of defeats and draws this season. The bindippers, Southampton and Everton aren't all that but the very mediocre standard of our league makes them look like world beaters

[Irish villain]

We have more quality than last season. How many games did Bannan or Lichaj play last season, or even Herd? We have made some serious upgrades.

[supertom]

With our home form being so terrible the performance was irrelevant we just had to get the job done and thankfully after a struggle we picked up the 3 points, it was also a good day because my son saw his first home league win in 26 months, he was so happy last night, UTV 

Yep, it was never going to be pretty. We need to string a few wins together that's for sure. Win a couple of home games on the bounce and then we might start looking a bit more stylish in the following one.

[eastie]

We have more quality than last season. How many games did Bannan or Lichaj play last season, or even Herd? We have made some serious upgrades.

Yes we now have options in formation and personnel , and a much better bench to influence things - still work in progress but with the fixtures coming up we could build a solid position in the table and confidence will improve further - top 10 is still certainly achievable.

[brontebilly]

On reflection that was a really comfortable win. I fear for Cardiff.

Bringing on the likes of Nicky Maynard and Fraser Campbell kind of says it all alright. I think they are pretty similar to Hull. Decent enough at the back and solid in midfield but seriously lacking quality in the final third. Wouldn't be surprised if the three promoted teams went back down again

[mr woo]

Also, not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but I thought Clark had a good game at left back. Never really tested defensively but joined the attack and put a couple of decent crosses in, exactly what we should be trying to do with the two big lads up there.

In fact, I'd still like to see him given a chance in front of the back four, I reckon hes cultured enough to do anything that Westwood or KEA can do, while adding a     bit of height to the midfield and being better in the tackle to boot.

[danlanza]

Not a great game or performance by any means, but I think we deserved the win. Cardiff are a poor side in all honesty and are the kind of team we should beat at a canter, especially at home.

Pleased for Bacuna, great goal and was already leading contender for MOTM before that.

Still can't say I'm overimpressed with Kojak, or the three in central midfield, but what the hell, we won, and that's what it's all about I suppose.

And Kozak scored. But obviously not good enough for some people. FFS, give the bloke a chance.

[eastie]

On reflection that was a really comfortable win. I fear for Cardiff.

Bringing on the likes of Nicky Maynard and Fraser Campbell kind of says it all alright. I think they are pretty similar to Hull. Decent enough at the back and solid in midfield but seriously lacking quality in the final third. Wouldn't be surprised if the three promoted teams went back down again

Throw Fulham, Sunderland and Norwich into the mix and those will be the 6 battling to survive in my view, west ham and newcastle won't be far ahead either.

[danlanza]

On reflection that was a really comfortable win. I fear for Cardiff.

Bringing on the likes of Nicky Maynard and Fraser Campbell kind of says it all alright. I think they are pretty similar to Hull. Decent enough at the back and solid in midfield but seriously lacking quality in the final third. Wouldn't be surprised if the three promoted teams went back down again

Throw Fulham, Sunderland and Norwich into the mix and those will be the 6 battling to survive in my view, west ham and newcastle won't be far ahead either.

West Ham are in trouble. The Inn Place, West Ham bar over here was very sulky yesterday evening. Shame, innit.

[eastie]

I get the feeling big sam will be despatched as soon as they have a really bad run - served his purpose getting them up .

[mrfuse]

Not great but a wins an win especially with the injuries we have.

Bacuna was excellent for me and despite Kovacs goal I'm not convinced.
Kovac looks too slow and seems to get in Benteke's way rather than compliment him.

[sirlordbaltimore]

Enjoyable first 10 minutes, very good last 15 minutes.

Best not start on the rest. Just happy to have 3 points.