Aston Villa vs Burnley Post-Match Thread

[nick harper]

Definitely would have Agbonlahor on the bench next week and have the same formation as the semi final.
The thought of Sanchez against Bacuna gives me nightmares so would prefer a genuine right back there so think Hutton may well play.

I think he prefers Baker to Okore.
As for left back, no idea if Richardson and Cissokho are out. What's happened to Lowton?

I still console myself that Arenal tend to underperform in the big games but we are going to have to pull off a monumental performance next week.

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Why he has frozen out Gil most of us would like to know. It doesn't make any sense at all.

None what-so-ever. I'd have Gil ahead of Sinclair every day of the week and both ahead of N'Zogbia everyday of the century.

agree 100%, bacuna, gil or sinclair ahead of nzog who in 3 seasons of playing has amounted to sod all

[silhillvilla]

Zog played well in the SF and the QF

[Leicester_Villian]

Those having a go at N'Zogbia tonite are out of order ......I am sure he would not claim to be a left back ....he did a reasonable job and unless I am mistaken had two of our best shots at goal

We were simply a team today where players didn't want to pick up injuries which is totally understandable

Poor performance but should we win next Saturday who will remember today?

[Matt Collins]

Nzogbia is the biggest scape goat at the club. Not saying I wouldn't try and get a better player in. But his contributions are completely glossed over by so many.

[Deano's Mullet]

I honestly don't know what Ashley Westwood offers. Anyone?

[Matt Collins]

I honestly don't know what Ashley Westwood offers. Anyone?

This one has been done to death. Watch the semi final and that will tell you all he is best at and what he doesn't do

[hipkiss92]

Those having a go at N'Zogbia tonite are out of order ......I am sure he would not claim to be a left back ....he did a reasonable job and unless I am mistaken had two of our best shots at goal

We were simply a team today where players didn't want to pick up injuries which is totally understandable

Poor performance but should we win next Saturday who will remember today?

I still expect better from even a makeshift left back than being stood on the halfway line while the oppositions wide right midfielder is charging into the box with the ball, as N'Zogbia did in the 2nd half

[SoccerHQ]

I honestly don't know what Ashley Westwood offers. Anyone?

Liverpool performance. The boy can play and has been one of the better performers over the last two months.

We need more variety in central midfield especially given the insane pressing they've been doing since March. Looks like they've all run out of puff at the same time judging by the last two games which is of course a big worry.

[eamonn]

Has Tim given his post-match interviews yet or are they still doing a lap of honour?

[frank black]

 A week before the cup final and meant nothing. With players not exactly busting a gut. Their goalie was man of the match.

I am not too angry or bothered. Although the fans booing did annoy me a little.

[oswald funkletrumpet]

just didnt get it tactically today.

nzogbia? just why

if he starts with gabby on sat we are fucked

As sure as night follows day...

Bollox to sentiment. Get rid this summer.

benteke is better as a lone striker with delph and cleverly hitting the box. playing gabby just slows the game down too much and leaves us light in midfield

[PeterWithesShin]

Would have been nice as we recalled Robinson back to have given him 10 mins today.

[LTA]

Brilliant.  We have a Cup final to look forward too and decide to churn ought two dismal displays.  What a farcical football club we have become.

[PaulWinch again]

Really poor and not great for the confidence prior to cup final. Hopefully the just switched off.