Aston Villa v Sunderland Post-Match Thread

[rougegorge]

We may be keeping more clean sheets but we're playing some of the dullest and uninspiring football I've ever seen. Not sure what the plan is or if there is one. Benteke looked like someone who just couldn't be bothered any more. For someone who has the ability to soar and cause mayhem when he puts his mind to it he didn't get off the ground today or contribute at all.

[saunders_heroes]

Worst performance of the season for me. We played the bottom team at home and we're lucky to come away with a point. I wouldn't mind if this was a one off but we've been dishing up shit like this since Lambert took over.
Lerner, invest or sell up. I've had enough.

[arnie66]

Ive lost count of the times we get caught out by short corners at home....driving me nuts

Ive lost count of the times we give the ball back to the opposition from one of our throw-ins.......driving me nuts

Can we not keep a player up the pitch when defending a corner ?

What has Lowton done to annoy the gaffer ?

[Legion]

Thanks for honouring your promise to get the back issues, Rob. You'll be surprised how many people ask for them then never turn up. Good to meet you aswell. Also, Witton Warrior made good on his Movember promise too. Cheers.

That was dull. Not the worst I've ever seen but dull. They parked the bus and we couldn't break them down plus we got away with it a couple of times, especially with the miss of the season so far. Did Guzan get a fingertip to the shot that hit the bar?

[saunders_heroes]

Thanks for honouring your promise to get the back issues, Rob. You'll be surprised how many people ask for them then never turn up. Good to meet you aswell. Also, Witton Warrior made good on his Movember promise too. Cheers.

That was dull. Not the worst I've ever seen but dull. They parked the bus and we couldn't break them down plus we got away with it a couple of times, especially with the miss of the season so far. Did Guzan get a fingertip to the shot that hit the bar?

I thought I was the only one who saw Guzan touch the header onto the crossbar.

[paulcomben]

Things are mediocre, dull, dreary and we all want so much more, when we are all so miserable it is worth reminding ourselves how we were doing at this point last season.
2012/13 season played 13 games 10 points GD -12
2013/14 season played 13 games 16 points GD -1
I know its a long slow road were travelling on but we are improving, today it may not have felt that we are but those stats dont lie, CHIN UP FELLOW VILLAIN'S

Spot on. Until that apostrophe S - WTF?!

[silhillvilla]

Just back from the game. Did anyone notice 2nd half how the sky turned a lovely reddy grey colour as the winter sun set and it's dying rays illuminated the moody sky. Was quite beautiful.

[Legion]

[silhillvilla]

That's it thanks.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Beautiful.

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

Westwood's delivery is shocking. In fact, I'm not sure what he does for the team. Yes, he can pass sideways and occasionally hit an accurate long pass but what else? We have no defensive midfielder and no creative midfielder. Delph is our only good central midfielder and he had a frustrating game today.

Benteke will score soon. You don't just give up on quality players because they're having a poor run in front of goal. This reminds me of when he first joined and a section of our support came to a ridiculous conclusion after a few games.

[CJ]

Caught myself looking at that sky instead of the football several times today. Eased the pain

[Nastylee]

In the closed season fans said they wanted to see the defence sorted and a mid-table finish was a realistic target. Villa are on track on both counts. Of course it's not always going to be pretty but when you're buying on a budget it will only get you so far. People have mentioned Southampton and how a change of manager has benefited them but let's not forget that they have also spent a few quid since he arrived. I don't believe another managerial change is the answer; Villa need some stability. We all know that the team needs some quality additions but it's not likely to happen so you'll have to accept it and realise there's more to life.

[Tayls_7]

Bennett-Championship.
El Ahmedi-Lower half Premiership if that.
Westwood-Meh.
Luna-Utter garbage.
Bacuna-Forget free kicks. Practice controlling a ball.
Tonev-Hopelessly raw.
Lowton-Just maybe.
Vlaar-Unconvincing.
Helenius-?
Okore-Who knows, bless him.
Bowery-WTF!
Kozak-7 Million? 7 Million!
Benteke-What a bargain. Why is he so appalling now? If I was his manager I'd be having words. Huge wages, amazing stadium. What's his problem. Go sulk elsewhere.

I don't completely blame Lambert as he has a very tight budget to work with but I can't see this working.

Awful football, awful prospects.

[Ian.]

Looks stunning, great photos!