Burnley v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[LTA]

Joe Cole showed 2 things today. Why Lambert signed him. And why virtually no one else wanted him.
Head and shoulders above anyone else on the pitch, real genuine quality. We played some of the best time in years in the first half and he was nearly always involved in it. Then he went on a run in the second half, not a long run, maybe a third of the pitch tops, and he was absolutely fucked after it. Slowly walking back to halfway line, hands on hips, bending over, everything to try and get his wind back. It didn't work as he was pretty much done after that run.

In fairness he's barely played.  However, he showed today keeping him as fit as often as we can is crucial.  He's the one player in the side who has a bit of creativity.

As I said in another thread, I'm not convinced Grealish will justify the hype, but must admit I'm surprised to see him getting a lot of abuse by Villa fans on his Twitter page.

[WestleyArmsAV]

Fans superb once again.

Didn't Man Utd draw here too with a multi million pound team?

Looking forward to Palace Tuesday night, Benteke back.

UTV

[PeterWithesShin]

Do they qualify as superb when singing "we want Lambert out"?

[Goldie.7]

He's had his sort of good game, don't expect anything from him till mid January.

In his defence, there doesn't seem to be any aspiration or drive anywhere at the club to rise above mediocrity. 

I thought he had a good first half, held the ball up well, brought others in and managed to get himself in a couple of goalscoring positions, all that with two defenders on him most of the time. Second half he was so isolated and the two Burnley central defenders had an easy 45 minutes.

Knowing how stupid Lambert is he'll start with Gabby, Weimann and Benteke on Tuesday and drop Cole (if fit) when the smart thing to do is replace Gabby for Benteke.

[leylandalbion]

Everything was great today - great support, decent price beer, great seats (for my 3 little ones right at the front behind the goal), bossed the 1st half, never looked in danger....then the usual....2nd half surrender.  Even when we scored Guzan was urging players forward conscious we could kill the game.  It feels like visiting a dying relative at the moment, gain great heart in the good times, but know it is going to end...Contemplating taking holidays to go to London Tuesday....must be fackin mad!

[silhillvilla]

It was an honour and a privilege to be in that away end today. Very loud.
And a welcome return of the bananarama Aston villa song.

[Witton Warrior]

It was an honour and a privilege to be in that away end today. Very loud.
And a welcome return of the bananarama Aston villa song.

What's this about Villa on Villa aggro? I know its desperate but come on kids...

[silhillvilla]

It was an honour and a privilege to be in that away end today. Very loud.
And a welcome return of the bananarama Aston villa song.

What's this about Villa on Villa aggro? I know its desperate but come on kids...

Didn't see any of that

[PeterWithesShin]

It was an honour and a privilege to be in that away end today. Very loud.
And a welcome return of the bananarama Aston villa song.

What's this about Villa on Villa aggro? I know its desperate but come on kids...

The amount who looked/acted pissed out of their heads it wouldn't surprise me if a couple had a disagreement with each other. That said, I saw nothing of the sort.

[Witton Warrior]

It was an honour and a privilege to be in that away end today. Very loud.
And a welcome return of the bananarama Aston villa song.

What's this about Villa on Villa aggro? I know its desperate but come on kids...

The amount who looked/acted pissed out of their heads it wouldn't surprise me if a couple had a disagreement with each other. That said, I saw nothing of the sort.

That's a blessing then. I recall having some difficult moments in the Trinity at the TSM Bolton game when I thought I might be smothered by an aggressively flapped tartan rug!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

He's had his sort of good game, don't expect anything from him till mid January.

In his defence, there doesn't seem to be any aspiration or drive anywhere at the club to rise above mediocrity. 

I thought he had a good first half, held the ball up well, brought others in and managed to get himself in a couple of goalscoring positions, all that with two defenders on him most of the time. Second half he was so isolated and the two Burnley central defenders had an easy 45 minutes.

Knowing how stupid Lambert is he'll start with Gabby, Weimann and Benteke on Tuesday and drop Cole (if fit) when the smart thing to do is replace Gabby for Benteke.

I was disappointed not to see Robinson come on for Gabby, who looked shagged or Andi, both running on empty. The PNE fans are gutted we've recalled him and many were eager to point out that unless we make immediate use of him, his confidence will drop. Now with Benteke back I doubt we'll see him this year.

[Fin Feds Dad]

Loads of very pissed people up there today - Lambert is lucky Burnley scored so late on - it could have got very ugly.

Again he gets away with it .

We are sleepwalking toward the trap door and disaster.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd be surprised if Cole is fit enough to start Tuesday, so I expect a straight Cole/Benteke swap. And maybe Clark out depending on his injury.

[silhillvilla]

I doubt Joe Cole will play 2 games in 4 days. Think he may play him next Sunday at Leicester home game

[flybo]

we want Lambert out