Liverpool vs Aston Villa post match thread

[mr underhill]

yes but he wasn't playing yesterdasy

[E I Adio]

After watching MOTD and what I've read, it's very hard to find any positives. But despite his faults is there a better header of the ball in the Prem than Rudy?

He's beginning to put me in mind of Tony Hateley.

[Clampy]

Just watching the goals again from yesterday has reminded me how bloody awful Hutton was. Also, seeing there first goal again, could Guzan had done better?

[PeterWithe]

Hutton wasn't at all helped by whoever was supposed to be playing ahead of him, his man pulled him inside near the centre halves and an LFC player moved into the space surrendered unopposed. This happened nearly all game.

[Small Rodent]

He's not a cockney. I get pissed off with this.

[olaftab]

Liverpool's 2nd and 3rd were both down to Hutton's poor play. Veretout could have done better to prevent their third but basically it all opened  up from that side.

[Ron Manager]

After watching MOTD and what I've read, it's very hard to find any positives. But despite his faults is there a better header of the ball in the Prem than Rudy?

He's beginning to put me in mind of Tony Hateley.

As many of us around in the sixties have observed. Big Tone was a fantastic header of the ball but often criticised for his footwork which was not of the same standard...just like Rudy. However if the supply line is there ,and it was with Phil Woosnam and is now with Amavi those with exceptional heading ability will always score...and score a lot!

[E I Adio]

After watching MOTD and what I've read, it's very hard to find any positives. But despite his faults is there a better header of the ball in the Prem than Rudy?

He's beginning to put me in mind of Tony Hateley.

As many of us around in the sixties have observed. Big Tone was a fantastic header of the ball but often criticised for his footwork which was not of the same standard...just like Rudy. However if the supply line is there ,and it was with Phil Woosnam and is now with Amavi those with exceptional heading ability will always score...and score a lot!

Indeed, and Phil Woosnam was often there to mop up any chances that big Tony might have fluffed, or more often that not put the ball on a plate for Tony to tap in. Hateley is still the greatest header of the ball I've ever seen in a Villa shirt, but as you say, he had his limitations elsewhere. I'm hoping Rudy can create a similar impact.

[JUAN PABLO]

Lost more prem games than anyone else in 2015

[JUAN PABLO]

So after his best showing so far, and we are chasing a game, Sherwood decides not to use Ayew.

Very odd , yet brought him on leading against Leicester.

He was on fire against b lose , why not him game time.

[darren woolley]

Disappointed with the result bottom three not a good weekend for us I would liked to have seen Ayew come on we really need to beat Stoke next week.

[brontebilly]

Hutton wasn't at all helped by whoever was supposed to be playing ahead of him, his man pulled him inside near the centre halves and an LFC player moved into the space surrendered unopposed. This happened nearly all game.

the reason the LFC player moved into the space unopposed for the third goal anyway was down to Micah Richards.

Then he stood admiring the chance developing and Sturridge sliding the ball in

Not saying he would have got back but surely you chase back in case of a poor touch, keeper saving it, hitting the post etc

Richards is fine on one on one duels, has a great leap on him, brings the ball out well from the back and has good pace

For a guy that has played very little football for many years, Im surprised by how athletically sound he has been

But his defensive instincts are really poor, just doesnt anticipate danger like a good centre half should

Hutton got an assist anyway yesterday, he is pretty average but if the other option is Bacuna then Hutton should play

*edit - just saw the Liverpool second again - Hutton and Richards both were brutal for it

[silhillvilla]

I think once okore is back I'd rather see Richards go to RB with Okore & Clark in the central berths

[The Edge]

The bells are ringing for the claret and blue. (alarm bells that is)

Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
Friends all seem to laugh

I don't understand

[JJ-AV]

Gestede is gonna get goals, clearly. The balance of our side is wrong though, for me.

The midfield is absolutely awful. Grealish was too high up the pitch yesterday.

Lescott - I was happy he signed, but he's been awful.

Clark's got to come in to the side (at centre-half). Westwood and Gana to support Jack (and Gil). I'd put Bacuna on the right, Gestede with whichever one of Ayew/Traore/Sinclair/Gabby is in form to support Gestede. Really shows the inbalance of our squad, and there's still N'Zogbia and Cole knocking about.