Aston Villa vs Queen's Park Rangers - post match thread

[Mortimer's Bear]

Why did he drop Okore for Vlaar?

It has to be Clark and Okore from here on in.

[ozzjim]

Stoke and today Vlaar was very poor. Richardson should have been off for Lowton at half time. At the moment they went  352 we should have dropped in and matched it up.

[curiousorange]

Just on the way home. Massively frustrating. If one of those more than respectable chances in the first half had been leathered in, QPR would have been buried. But instead, we came out after half time seemingly thinking the job was done, and suffered accordingly. Surprised we got a point, and the first time a Villa player has scored a hat-trick and i've not been very happy.

One thing I noticed was how tired Benteke looked in the second half. He put a real shift in but his movement was very laboured, a real contrast to how fluid he was in the first half.

Richardson. Take a holiday, mate.

[PeterWithesShin]

Just got home thanks to Legion. Well, that was interesting. On the one hand i'm pissed off we didn't win, on the other i'm relieved we didn't lose.

First half we played some lovely stuff going forward, unlucky to be only 2-1 at HT. Even then though it was obvious Richardson was getting roasted. Second half we were all over the place. So many problems were of our own making. Sanchez did the best NRC impression i've ever win. Win the ball, give it away, win it back again. Benteke showed what we know he can do, top class at times.

Disappointed that Sherwood couldn't see the weakness of Richardson and change it. Even more disappointed in The Holte. Richardson had a mare, but really, booing your own player each time he gets the ball? Fucking wankers.

[Des Little]

All I'll say is booing your own player during the game is a disgrace. Anyone thinking it was a good idea is an idiot and I'll stand by that comment no matter what. Fools.

[DrGonzo]

1 down that early on I would have taken the draw.  2-1 up at half time I think only a victory will do, especially the way we started the half we should have scored a hatful.  Poor defending from a corner, and Richardson's ineptitude as a full back cost us dearly.  Thought Grealish, Benteke and Gabby were really threatening.  Where is Gil?

[walsall villain]

Looked so much in control at half time, like the baggies league game. A change in formation and a couple of subs from them and we lose control. I thought we had gone at 2-3
Stating the bleedin' obvious but Richardson struggled all night and they targeted him. Why not Lowton at left back? Is he not fit enough?

[pauliewalnuts]

Watch Richardson here. Especially in the replay shot. Look at Richardson's position, lack of attention, and gaping space at the far post. Pathetic.

https://vine.co/v/eBMuzOuKqzO

[Rudy65]

Just got back. My take

Why change Okore for Vlaar. The latter didnt look fit

Jack had a good first half. He has that look of a player who has that extra second of time that is crucial. Can also beat a man which is something we don't have in abundance.

Cole is slow but still has a pass in him

Easy with hindsight but why play Richardson instead of Lowton. Phillips is renowned for his pace.

Gabby gets on my wick. He may have done ok first half but the lack of endeavour in the second half drives me mad. He had two runs early in the second half and didn't deliver on either occasion.

Delph had a good game. Like his effort.

Overall shocking defending

Beneteke's goals were three worldies from what i could see. The third was obviously special but that second was a class finish after I thought he had run into trouble rather than going direct. His first may have been deflected, I couldnt see clearly from the Holte, but he cut in and made the goal for himself.

Personally I would have put Charlie on instead of Cole and would have kept Jack on for the 90 mins.

A point won, but it should have been three. First half we looked as if we would score every time we attacked

[silhillvilla]

Things could get a whole lot worse tomorrow night if liverpool win.

[SoccerHQ]

See you on the last day folks, it's going to be emotional.

[MattW]

I think Hull will stay below us now.

That would be one, just need another 2.

Leicester, Burnley.

[Mortimer's Bear]

Things could get a whole lot worse tomorrow night if liverpool win.

That's the last thing on my mind at the minute.

[Rudy65]

Just got home thanks to Legion. Well, that was interesting. On the one hand i'm pissed off we didn't win, on the other i'm relieved we didn't lose.

First half we played some lovely stuff going forward, unlucky to be only 2-1 at HT. Even then though it was obvious Richardson was getting roasted. Second half we were all over the place. So many problems were of our own making. Sanchez did the best NRC impression i've ever win. Win the ball, give it away, win it back again. Benteke showed what we know he can do, top class at times.

Disappointed that Sherwood couldn't see the weakness of Richardson and change it. Even more disappointed in The Holte. Richardson had a mare, but really, booing your own player each time he gets the ball? Fucking wankers.

I heard the booing and wasnt sure who it as against. Agree, booing your own players is disgraceful.

Atmosphere was a little muted tonight, particularly second half when the team needed us. I would have loved a rendition of

C'mon Villa, cmon Villa.....

Or

All we are asking is give us a goal......

The old ones are the best

[aj2k77]

Why did he drop Okore for Vlaar?

It has to be Clark and Okore from here on in.

You can't keep chopping and changing your centre back pairing.

Vlaar is not good enough to make a big enough difference being in the side, we need to stick with the pairing of Clark and Okore, let them continue building a relationship together. They want to be here, Vlaar doesn't.

Simple as that.