Burnley v Aston Villa - Match Thread

[Tuscans]

I think Cole was brought in for games like this but also for Grealish to learn from him over the next season or 2.

I think in 2 years Grealish will nail that position down

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Best 45 minutes since the start of the season. Some great crisp passing through the midfield, Gabby leading the line well and the defence seem to be able to manage things by themselves without 3 defensive midfielders. Great energy from all and overall a very entertaining game.

Only real concern is the ref who seems determined to send somebody off.

[eamonn]

Worried at the bleating Burnley players gave the ref coming off at half time. It's his first Prem game, I can see him weakening under pressure in the second half and giving them a soft penalty. We're gonna need another goal or two.

[Witton Warrior]

Walked in from the allotment as Cole scored - it's the parsnips I tell yer!

[Legion]

Get back out there, Mr. Moore!

[CJ]

Still not sure about Sanchez - I panic every time he's put under any pressure at all

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Forgot to mention to mention our fans - bloody brilliant.

[hilts_coolerking]

Joe Cole temporarily not the slowest person on the pitch there.

[CJ]

Lucky escape. Defence asleep

[Jimbo]

Looking a bit shaky now, could this be our crap half?

[Toronto Villa]

You play to the strengths of our players we can be a decent side. I fear next week with Benteke back we'll resort to whacking it long again.

[JUAN PABLO]

burnley are shit at times

[JUAN PABLO]

how did burnley not score there

[Jimbo]

Living very dangerously.

[berneboy]

Bent's just scored