Sunderland v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

There was a distinct lack of optimism in the pre-match thread and yet here we are with the 3 points. Have a pint and enjoy.

[Irish villain]

Gabby was my MOTM. I thought he was brilliant. I've noticed he comes quite deep to get the ball now and is quite a different player to the explosive forward we used to know and is now quite cultured with the ball and a great leader. I can see him developing into more of a 'number 10' type when he gets into his 30s as he begins to slow down.

[barrysleftfoot]

 I agree PWS, i think a fit partnership of Okores and Vlaar, and a fully functioning CB, we would have been comortably top 10.

 Don't bloody sound like you are happy dave,

[exiled on the wirral!]

There was a distinct lack of optimism in the pre-match thread and yet here we are with the 3 points. Have a pint and enjoy.

I would love to have a pint and toast our victory tonight but im on a January Detox!!

[eastie]

Lambo's post match comments suggest that Vlaar remains fit. Seems unlikely, but fingers crossed. He said we are a really good team with everyone fit. Er, no. Really good teams are well inside the top ten. He also mentioned experienced signings again. Cannot wait to see who he has lined up.

We'd be top 10 if Vlaar, Benteke and Okore had hardly missed a game imo.

We are only off top 10 on goal difference as it is - with those 3 we would be higher.

[PeterWithesShin]

There was a distinct lack of optimism in the pre-match thread and yet here we are with the 3 points. Have a pint and enjoy.

I would love to have a pint and toast our victory tonight but im on a January Detox!!

Good luck with the detox. Have a glass of water and enjoy!

[Jon Crofts]

BBC WM's Mark Regan has tweeted that Vlaar injury not too serious, won't be risked in cup but should be ok after a short rest.
Here's hoping

That is good news

Cheers guys

[danlanza]

Thank fuck for that.

[walsall villain]

Such a vital 3 points today. It eases the immediate pressure on us and with the manager hinting at one or two experienced players coming in I am more than happy.
And as for 'beating a useless team', they had improved recently and were unbeaten in four games.

[olaftab]

BBC WM's Mark Regan has tweeted that Vlaar injury not too serious, won't be risked in cup but should be ok after a short rest.
Here's hoping

Won't be risked in the cup ? Jesus ....this is The FA Cup
However I think we should see off Sheffield utd without Vlaar.

[walsall villain]

BBC WM's Mark Regan has tweeted that Vlaar injury not too serious, won't be risked in cup but should be ok after a short rest.
Here's hoping

Won't be risked in the cup ? Jesus ....this is The FA Cup
However I think we should see off Sheffield utd without Vlaar.

Well Walsall managed it tiday

[olaftab]

sorry in that case .... just seemed like a lot of people posting like we'd lost!, We won.  I agree we have some deeper problems ,but today we won and this is the post Sunderland thread, Not the" What's wrong with Villa Thread?"

No need to be sorry mate. Agree fully with your retort. I was having a laugh at the possession merchants. Never have been and never will be ashamed of the Villa come what may.

[eastie]

@RonVlaar4: Massive win and a great start of #2014. Too bad I couldn't hold for 90min. Felt great to play again. #UTV #AVFC #AVFCLIVE

[olaftab]

We've now lost once on New Years Eve or New Years Day in twenty years.

Wasn't that to Sunderland ironically?

Coincidentally - not ironically.

I was wrong on both accounts!

Coincidentally! (Sorry)

[dave.woodhall]

@RonVlaar4: Massive win and a great start of #2014. Too bad I couldn't hold for 90min. Felt great to play again. #UTV #AVFC #AVFCLIVE

That sounds optimistic.