Aston Villa vs Sunderland Post-Match Thread

[mcgrath_85]

Comparing Gestede with Benteke is a tad unfair and there were plenty of games when the latter did not perform. However, what I firmly believe now is that we can adapt the style of play even during a game. We have got to think the future will be to use the full 15 players available to us and that at home, especially, we get players on to win. Bizarrely we may be in a position where we have a surplus of riches. I am struggling to name 'the perfect 11' but here's my stab at it based on what I've seen so far:-

                                                                                   Guzan

                                              Crespo?/Hutton                Richards              Clark                   Amavi

                                                                                  Sanchez

                                                   Gil                          Gana                        Grealish

                                                               Traore                     

                                                                                 Sinclair

Subs:- Veretout, Westwood, Gestede, Ayew, Bacuna , Bunn, Baker

How is comparing Benteke to his replacement unfair? Seems pretty logical to me.

[Pat McMahon]

On the free kick, I cast my mind back to zidane against England in euro 2004. Very similar position. James does exactly what many of you are saying Guzan should have done and positions himself more centrally so he has a chance if zidane whips it into the near post. Zidane flips it the other way and everyone criticises James on the basis that it was 'his side' and that you just need to let the wall protect the near post.

I don't think I've spotted any criticism of Guzan in the printed press or media?

Matt, I remember that goal really well and the criticism that went with it.

I remember Schmeichel saying that James was in the right position, had placed his wall well, but then took a step to the right before diving to the left and that step away cost him an extra yard in his dive, leading to a goal. The twat.

[saunders_heroes]

Scratching my head thinking why Westwood continues to take our set pieces. Surely we have another player in the squad who is better than him? I'm sick to death of seeing him waste free kicks and corners.

[Richard]

I left slightly disappointed as they were there for the taking

First time seen live this season and delighted with Richards Amavi and Gueye though he tired in the last twenty mins or so

Bacuna was getting in some good positions first half but lacked the quality to create anything

Gestede poor first half, improved afterwards

Sinclair should start every week

Sanchez is some player but we don't need him Gueye and Westwood for these sort of games

[Clampy]

Scratching my head thinking why Westwood continues to take our set pieces. Surely we have another player in the squad who is better than him? I'm sick to death of seeing him waste free kicks and corners.

Scratching my head thinking why Westwood continues to take our set pieces. Surely we have another player in the squad who is better than him? I'm sick to death of seeing him waste free kicks and corners.

Grealish normally takes our corner when he plays but I agree.

[Toronto Villa]

Some good highlights here http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2015/august/highlights-aston-villa-v-sunderland

Gestede looked a touch better than I thought at the game (ie not quite as shit)

Amavi looks great going forwards.

Don't agree it was bad Guzan positioning.

Noticeable that Bacuna is nowhere to be seen in the highlights

TV can't watch this because he's considered a foreign type. TV is sad

Seriously though why can't AVTV get this up as fast? Those highlights were available last night.

[CT Villan]

TV can't watch this because he's considered a foreign type. TV is sad

TV need VPN.

[Toronto Villa]

TV can't watch this because he's considered a foreign type. TV is sad

TV need VPN.

[olaftab]

TV should come home and not help other Countries economies by drinking huge amount of Molson using his hard earned money

[Ron Manager]

Scratching my head thinking why Westwood continues to take our set pieces. Surely we have another player in the squad who is better than him? I'm sick to death of seeing him waste free kicks and corners.

We do have. Amavi who played and Veretout who didn't but Sherwood appears to like Sherwood.

[Toronto Villa]

Scratching my head thinking why Westwood continues to take our set pieces. Surely we have another player in the squad who is better than him? I'm sick to death of seeing him waste free kicks and corners.

We do have. Amavi who played and Veretout who didn't but Sherwood appears to like Sherwood.

Definitely some truth to Sherwood liking Sherwood

[nigel]

On the free kick, I cast my mind back to zidane against England in euro 2004. Very similar position. James does exactly what many of you are saying Guzan should have done and positions himself more centrally so he has a chance if zidane whips it into the near post. Zidane flips it the other way and everyone criticises James on the basis that it was 'his side' and that you just need to let the wall protect the near post.

I don't think I've spotted any criticism of Guzan in the printed press or media?

I don't think you will, Matt.
People just have to accept it was a great strike from the player.
The fact it went around, not up and over, the wall made it more unstoppable

[Ian.]

Guzan was a little to far over but it was a fantastic strike too.

[Ron Manager]

Scratching my head thinking why Westwood continues to take our set pieces. Surely we have another player in the squad who is better than him? I'm sick to death of seeing him waste free kicks and corners.

We do have. Amavi who played and Veretout who didn't but Sherwood appears to like Sherwood.

Definitely some truth to Sherwood liking Sherwood

Well at least the wood was right!!

[Rudy65]

On the free kick, I cast my mind back to zidane against England in euro 2004. Very similar position. James does exactly what many of you are saying Guzan should have done and positions himself more centrally so he has a chance if zidane whips it into the near post. Zidane flips it the other way and everyone criticises James on the basis that it was 'his side' and that you just need to let the wall protect the near post.

I don't think I've spotted any criticism of Guzan in the printed press or media?

I don't think you will, Matt.
People just have to accept it was a great strike from the player.
The fact it went around, not up and over, the wall made it more unstoppable

Goals on sunday were critical of Guzan and Hutton for not jumping high enough