Aston Villa vs Sunderland Post-Match Thread

[Whiney MacWhineface]

It'd be great if we could field a stable side, but we can't. Thought there were some very good signs: Sanchez, Gana, Amavi, Sinclair, Richards, Westwood.

A better cutting edge? Yes, definitely, and we have a couple to come back in.
Fewer gaffs at the back? Oh yes. Lescott should improve that.

Could have been a much better start to the season, but with all that's happened in the Summer, could be worse. Cautiously optimistic.

[SoccerHQ]

He didn't react to the two half time subs, Sunderland only had a 10 minute spell but it was enough for the equaliser and two points dropped, another home game we don't win and we need to start winning them if we want to start moving up the league.

[Matt Collins]

Nobody is happy with a point. But I'm reasonably happy with the performance. Albeit with massive concerns on the number 9 role. It's like they're auditioning not to play.

I'd have definitely brought Kozak on.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

As for Gil, after not playing for a while was probably too much of an ask to start today after Tuesday.

True but why the hell was he playing so deep? Gil to Sanchez must have been his most played ball. I'd have loved to have seen him further up the pitch where his skill and vision can hurt teams.

[villadelph]

Where have you found anyone content with a point? There are just some of us who haven't jumped off a bridge like you.

No one is jumping off a bridge. Whether we are two points off Europe or survival every game is important. Should've won the game, could've won the game.. gave them a point.

Worse team in the league by far, at home.

[PaulWinch again]

On any other day with 22 shots were scoring a few of them. Creating chances is critical and we are doing that. That will lead to goals and wins this season.

Yep I do think we need another forward though.

[nigel]

Not good enough, we won't play a poorer side than that. Gil looked good when he came on, but Clark's error for the second was dreadful. We desperately need another forward, because Gestede looks a bit short of quality.

Kozak should have replaced Gestede at the same time as Gil on for Bacuna

[Matt Collins]

When I saw the line up I wasn't expecting anywhere near that many chances

But Sunderland were terrible apart from Lens. They're going down I think. We need a striker or we risk following them.

[paul richard]

How did Bacuna start that game?  He's had an easy ride recently, going under the radar whilst all the Gabby bashing was happening, but as FFD rightly states, he is an awful player.  Slow of thought, poor timing and weight of pass, poor delivery from dead balls.  How on earth did he get in ahead of Gil? 

The good news is that there is plenty of quality in the squad now, despite the one or two passengers we still carry.  We would have won with either Traore or Grealish (or both) in the starting line-up.  If we can get those two fit and in the team, and at the same time dropping Bacuna and Gestede, I fancy us to beat Leicester and the Baggies in the next two fixtures, which will set us up for a more comfortable season.

[LTA]

Where have you found anyone content with a point? There are just some of us who haven't jumped off a bridge like you.

When we can't beat the poorest side in the division at home, don't be surprised if people might be a little annoyed.  It's a poor result whatever way you look at it.

[Toronto Villa]

Hopefully we get all of our players fit after this upcoming international break. I would love to see Adama and Jack be in the side to face Leicester.

[Toronto Villa]

Where have you found anyone content with a point? There are just some of us who haven't jumped off a bridge like you.

When we can't beat the poorest side in the division at home, don't be surprised if people might be a little annoyed.  It's a poor result whatever way you look at it.

Annoyed yes. Frustrated sure. What you said, no. I'm sorry it just isn't as horrific as you are making it out to be.

[Louzie0]

Where have you found anyone content with a point? There are just some of us who haven't jumped off a bridge like you.

No one is jumping off a bridge. Whether we are two points off Europe or survival every game is important. Should've won the game, could've won the game.. gave them a point.

Worse team in the league by far, at home.

I think Chelsea might just have beaten us to that one, this week.

[villadelph]

Where have you found anyone content with a point? There are just some of us who haven't jumped off a bridge like you.

No one is jumping off a bridge. Whether we are two points off Europe or survival every game is important. Should've won the game, could've won the game.. gave them a point.

Worse team in the league by far, at home.

I think Chelsea might just have beaten us to that one, this week.

I think Palace will have a good season though, and finish between 7-10th. Sunderland however, good god they are just flat out terrible.

[nigel]

Sanchez and Gana very good, again.

All Clark had to do was stay on his feet and the chap would never have got his shot off.
Unsure if it was a free kick for their first, but nothing anyone could do about the strike itself.

Was it a 2nd half penalty on Gil? Couldn't see from my position.