Aston Villa vs Leicester City Post-Match Thread

[Dr Butler]

team of the week off da beeb has Hutton and Clark in it

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[Dave]

Cambiasso can still pick a pass, mind.

He wouldn't have been the worst idea in the world in the summer for our midfield.

I can't imagine that Leicester are paying him hundreds of thousands per week.

[Chris Smith]

Cambiasso can still pick a pass, mind.

He wouldn't have been the worst idea in the world in the summer for our midfield.

I can't imagine that Leicester are paying him hundreds of thousands per week.

Yes, good player but his antics around the ref really annoyed me yesterday. Always in his ear, disputing everything and generally winding up an already tetchy game. He's like a bald Robbie Savage, albeit one who can also play.

[Dave]

The Konchesky tackle was a foul in the first instance so a yellow card for that and there should have been a 2nd for un-gentlemanly conduct standing over Hutton berating him.

Quite, but there weren't two yellow cards - just a straight red.

[E I Adio]

See I dony 't get this. We're doing badly and we say we need to change. Lambert changes it and we win, so we complain that we only changed on Friday? He's in a lose-lose situation.

I know what you mean.

There was clearly an empthasis on keeping the ball. Clark knocked less long balls and the centre halves came short for goal kicks. Before Westwood got injured, Sanchez and Cleverley were pushing further on, with Westwood in turn dropping deeper. Ultimately we did keep the ball a lot better and I don't think its enough to say "oh but it was only Leicester", as we have faced plenty of sides at Villa Park over the past 8 years who have sat deep and we haven't used the ball to any great effect.

That was at least part, if not all of the difference. I also noticed Guzan throwing the ball to an unmarked player on several occasions rather than giving it the traditional hoof.

[godzvilla]

I still don't get Jack Grealish.   I see the languid floatiness of his game and it appears to be something special but he looks so boyish in everything he does.   Fingers crossed

I remember thinking similar of Raheem Sterling when he first started appearing for Liverpool.

Fingers crossed we get a similar player.

I think he looks boyish because that is exactly what he is and he has got some filling out to do if he is going to withstand the rigours of this league. One thing he doesn't lack, however, is confidence. Always looking to get on the ball and comfortable in possession. Early days of course but he could be something very special.

Anyone ( who saw his goal vs Hartlepool ) notice the similarity between Grealish and Jarret Rivers ?...............Godzvilla!

[Chris Jameson]

Anyone ( who saw his goal vs Hartlepool ) notice the similarity between Grealish and Jarret Rivers ?...............Godzvilla!

They both have paper rounds?

[RussellC]

Although we weren't brilliant, i thought we were decent enough and the scoreline flattered Leicester.

The biggest positive for me, and in regards to the last few games, not just yesterday, is just how solid Okore and Clark are looking together. I've always liked Clark, and always regarded him as our most promising youngster when he came into the side under Houllier. Now he's bulked-up I think he's much more capable of dealing with the physical side of the Premier league which is often where he's struggled before. He also carries more of a goal-threat than any of our other centre-backs.

Okore is steadily settling in to his role too. His recovery pace is excellent and he's nowhere near as vulnerable in the air as he appeared to be in pre-season. He reminds a lot of Marcel Desailly in his prime. I really hope that Senderos, Vlaar and Baker are made to earn their places back, rather than being stuck straight back in. That said, the other plus with the current pairing is that they're both quite comfortable in possession of the ball, so could easily play as part of a back 3 should the situation require it too.

[RussellC]

I still don't get Jack Grealish.   I see the languid floatiness of his game and it appears to be something special but he looks so boyish in everything he does.   Fingers crossed

I remember thinking similar of Raheem Sterling when he first started appearing for Liverpool.

Fingers crossed we get a similar player.

I think he looks boyish because that is exactly what he is and he has got some filling out to do if he is going to withstand the rigours of this league. One thing he doesn't lack, however, is confidence. Always looking to get on the ball and comfortable in possession. Early days of course but he could be something very special.

As others have said, I thought Grealish contributed more in 25 minutes than N'Zogbia has in his last 2 appearances for us. The big difference between the 2 is that Grealish gets his head-up as soon as he has the ball. if there's nothing-on he simply checks back and keeps possession. If there is something on he looks to play the ball forward, early. As basic as that sounds, it's something that neither N'Zogbia or Weimann do consistently. His corners were also better than either Westwood's, Cleverley's or N'Zogbia's.

[godzvilla]

Anyone ( who saw his goal vs Hartlepool ) notice the similarity between Grealish and Jarret Rivers ?...............Godzvilla!

They both have paper rounds?

Very good Chris.J , I like that ............Godzvilla!

[tom jennings III]

Best thing about the Clark revenge tackle was him just walking away back to position afterwards like a proper hard defender, have some of that.

[olaftab]

One small gripe about yesterday was hearing one or two boos when Albrighton came on. Some people are so idiotic.

Yes totally agree. We should not boo any of our ex-players unless they are like Downing and NEVER boo any of our kids coming back especially if we let them go because they were not good enough.
Having said he struggled and was as disappoining as ever.

[Toronto Villa]

One small gripe about yesterday was hearing one or two boos when Albrighton came on. Some people are so idiotic.

Yes totally agree. We should not boo any of our ex-players unless they are like Downing and NEVER boo any of our kids coming back especially if we let them go because they were not good enough.
Having said he struggled and was as disappoining as ever.

there will always be some boners who will boo ex-players irrespective of who they are. I think a good number of our fans applauded him when he came on which was nice. Leave the boos for the true pricks of the game, not young kids who have moved on to further their careers having served their time honestly at the club. Albrighton is good kid. I hope he does well at Leicester. My guess is he's a little like Whittingham and he'll do well at Championship level.

[olaftab]

Can the football hipsters (or anyone) please explain why our fullbacks stood at the corner flags at every goal kick? I assume it was to draw Leicester outwide?

[brontebilly]

Only saw highlights but a good win and a great second goal. Game should have been wrapped up before the end. Benteke made a hero of Schmeichal with his header. Should have head it back to the side the cross came from like Carroll did earlier in the day. Awful tackle on Westwood, definitely should have been a red. We go again