Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

Ok not bad, but we still have no genuine talent up front. Bent could take advantage of this if given the chance. I'd like to see Sanchez for Westy, Bent for Gabby and Grealish for Zog at some point in the game.

[Tuscans]

No, means nothing. Putting the ball in the net and keeping it out of yours is the game, not passing along the back four and into midfield for 90 minutes. 1 break takes seconds and BOOM....goal.

Keep your stats

OK, but common sense says teams who have the ball more tend to score more goals. Counter attacking is fine but it isn't the only way to play the game.

No, I agree. But 44% for Villa at home or any ground is actually bloody amazing if you compare those figures to a lot of games last season.

[rob_bridge]

We may have found some full backs.

Midfield looks ok.

Front 3 fairly average.

[Smirker]

No, means nothing. Putting the ball in the net and keeping it out of yours is the game, not passing along the back four and into midfield for 90 minutes. 1 break takes seconds and BOOM....goal.

Keep your stats

OK, but common sense says teams who have the ball more tend to score more goals. Counter attacking is fine but it isn't the only way to play the game.

No, I agree. But 44% for Villa at home or any ground is actually bloody amazing if you compare those figures to a lot of games last season.

Fair enough mate.

Grealish and Sancvhez 2nd half please 

[Tuscans]

Keep that up for the next 45 and we won't lose. Newcastle look like they're crying out for a striker....a bit like us. But I think we can grab this 1 - 0.

[SamTheMouse]

Hutton is playing really, really well. I am shocked, but pleased for him. We've gone from having two very bad full-backs to two very good ones, and it's making a hell of a difference.

Westwood is also covering loads more ground than he ever did last season and actually tracking back, getting stuck in a lot more, showing far more bite and zip. I sense the influence of Mr Keane there.

[Tuscans]

No, means nothing. Putting the ball in the net and keeping it out of yours is the game, not passing along the back four and into midfield for 90 minutes. 1 break takes seconds and BOOM....goal.

Keep your stats

OK, but common sense says teams who have the ball more tend to score more goals. Counter attacking is fine but it isn't the only way to play the game.

No, I agree. But 44% for Villa at home or any ground is actually bloody amazing if you compare those figures to a lot of games last season.

Fair enough mate.

Grealish and Sancvhez 2nd half please 

I reckon if we go 1 up we will see Sanchez maybe. 1 down and Cole or Grealish maybe

[SamTheMouse]

I don't think we need Sanchez or Grealish, but Bent. We're getting the ball into really good areas, but there's nobody there to take advantage.

[Toronto Villa]

Hutton is playing really, really well. I am shocked, but pleased for him. We've gone from having two very bad full-backs to two very good ones, and it's making a hell of a difference.

Westwood is also covering loads more ground than he ever did last season and actually tracking back, getting stuck in a lot more, showing far more bite and zip. I sense the influence of Mr Keane there.

Agreed. It's a massive difference having good full backs and both have a lot of strength too so won't get bullied.

[silhillvilla]

Why on earth did BT choose to show this game ?

[Rigadon]

Hutton is playing really, really well. I am shocked, but pleased for him. We've gone from having two very bad full-backs to two very good ones, and it's making a hell of a difference.

Westwood is also covering loads more ground than he ever did last season and actually tracking back, getting stuck in a lot more, showing far more bite and zip. I sense the influence of Mr Keane there.

Agreed. It's a massive difference having good full backs and both have a lot of strength too so won't get bullied.

Yup.  That we avoided relegation last year was an unlikely (but welcome) outcome of a dangerous bet.

[Marton]

Love Gabby but a player that relies on pace really have to move to pose a threat....
Benteke is sorely missed as a central threat..

But...at least its nice to watch a home game and not being afraid for 90 min.
And why the heck didnt Lambert at least give Hutton a chance last Season?

[eamonn]

No, means nothing. Putting the ball in the net and keeping it out of yours is the game, not passing along the back four and into midfield for 90 minutes. 1 break takes seconds and BOOM....goal.

Keep your stats

OK, but common sense says teams who have the ball more tend to score more goals. Counter attacking is fine but it isn't the only way to play the game.

No, I agree. But 44% for Villa at home or any ground is actually bloody amazing if you compare those figures to a lot of games last season.

Fair enough mate.

Grealish and Sancvhez 2nd half please 

I reckon if we go 1 up we will see Sanchez maybe. 1 down and Cole or Grealish maybe

That's logical but also symptomatic of Lamberts reactive use of subs. I wish he would take the initiative more with them, spotting a tactical flaw in the opposition and bringing on a player to take advantage.

[PeterWithesShin]

We did okay that half. Oh to have Benteke on the end of some of those crosses. It's getting a bit cold.

[Tom_Mc9?]

Why on earth did BT choose to show this game ?

It's hardly been the most boring game ever now, has it? Two Premier League teams is the reason, I'd imagine.