Leicester City v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Nelly]

Jack's goal

http://www.flashscores.co.uk/match/n5GdoO4h/#video

Brilliant! Cheers Karlos!

[taylorsworkrate]

Excellent first half. Totally in control.

It goes to show why we need Gil and Grealish in the same side. They have a knack of finding little pockets of space, and both are so comfortable on the ball. Defensively excellent so far. Amavi has done an fine job up against Mahrez, and you can tell Leicester are scared of him when he gets forward.

Only negative would be Gabby, who has been poor again.

Eyes on Sherwood now. The last couple of league games the opposition manager has changed it around at half time, and we've responded poorly on both occasions. Sherwood can not allow it to happen again

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Gabby needs to do his fucking job and hold the ball up.

He's being bullied; Gestede would do a better job against Huth.

They're a bloody big team. Despite Gabby getting bullied there's far more movement today with him and Sinclair switching and giving the ball to the wide players whilst getting themselves in the box.

Lots to be happy about even though the game is very open we're looking like we're more than a match for them. Only complaint is Bacuna who needs a touch every time he's given the ball. He desperately needs to learn how to control a ball.

Hopefully if Leicester change it around, Sherwood will respond before it's too late. Right now he deserves credit for having faith in his players to go out there and go head to head.

[CT]

The better team by far.

I just hope we don't do that one good half, one poor half thing.

Yep, that's my concern too.

[enigma]

I'm really glad Sanchez is coming good now. Does his job so well. Leicester haven't threatened much and that's in large part down to him.

[gabbythelegend]

I'm really liking the Richards and Lescott partnership already. A different class to what we have been used to for the past few years.

Early days I know, but Lescott looks solid and looks to be organizing the defence.

I'd say that's one of the best debut Villa 45mins I can remember..

[PaulWinch again]

Beautiful strike by Grealish for the goal. Need a second now.

[Mister E]

What I like is the fact that we have Clark, Veretout, Gana, Kozak and Traore in reserve / unavailable, and Gestede and Ayew will get better and better. Building from a solid base of Richards, Lescott and Sanchez it feels and looks promising.

[Marton]

I know Gabby isnt a favourite among fans theses days but in this game he is probably not a bad option.

Gestede (who I still think will evolve into premier material later in the season) would be more static.
Gabby is making runs today and creating space. True he has been lacking in execution when he gets the ball. But he has helped Gil and Jack dominating this half.

[Bad English]

Cheers for the link to the goal. I have just driven back from the emphatically shut Irish bar to find out we have scored as the oranges and cups of tea are being brought into the dressing room.

[andyh]

The better team by far.

I just hope we don't do that one good half, one poor half thing.

Yep, that's my concern too.

Maybe that was our poor half and we'll win 4-0

[taylorsworkrate]

I think Sanchez has been very good. The accuracy of his passing remains a worry at times

[London Villan]

Need to be switched on and straight into them at the start of the second half... the game is there for the taking.

[ozzjim]

The better team by far.

I just hope we don't do that one good half, one poor half thing.

It is the big issue isn't it. So far this season we were miles better against Sunderland first half and got out thought at half time, against Palace it was the same, miles better team then out done by Pardew at half time. Even against United I thought we were the better team first half and then contained second.

[Mister E]

Gabby needs to do his fucking job and hold the ball up.

He's being bullied; Gestede would do a better job against Huth.

They're a bloody big team. Despite Gabby getting bullied there's far more movement today with him and Sinclair switching and giving the ball to the wide players whilst getting themselves in the box.

Lots to be happy about even though the game is very open we're looking like we're more than a match for them. Only complaint is Bacuna who needs a touch every time he's given the ball. He desperately needs to learn how to control a ball.

Hopefully if Leicester change it around, Sherwood will respond before it's too late. Right now he deserves credit for having faith in his players to go out there and go head to head.

You're right about Bacuna's first touch. Occasionally, he plays a killer pass and - although that is not enough on its own to justify a place in the team - demonstrates that he does actually know what to do.
Is he really good enough at the moment? - not sure, but I don't know what the alternative is right now.