Norwich City vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[David_Nab]

My Naarwich mate who is a ST holder said we didn't look bothered, no fight and bad body language. That's was the players and the management. Also said both teams were shit.

Fate accepted.

I watched the game on TV and , IMHO, your Naarwich mate is talking nonsense. There was no apparent lack of commitment ( as proven by the end-of-game bust up )...confidence, yes, quality, sometimes. Villa pressed for most of the game and the scoreline was not a true reflection of  the game in general, as their Manager admitted afterwards. That said, Naarwich were pretty poor , which in itself speaks volumes. Our lack of confidence really showed in the final pass or when a shooting opportunity presented itself. The lack of quality was mainly in Defence, Hutton is erratic and Bacuna ( or K.Richards) both have delusions of adequacy.
The Times best sums up our performance ( such as it was ):
" Once again, Villa showed glimpses of promise but they remain hugely vulnerable at the back. Each and every time Norwich moved down the flanks, those in claret and blue shuffled around nervously without actually doing much at all" . 
One question, were Okore & Lescott omitted due to the F.A's bookings amnesty?, I note that both Ayew & Westwood will miss the Sunderland game.
We go again.....................Godzvilla!

I'd agree with that , we were the better team for 25 mins or so but as always looked dodgy everytime they attacked.The goal killed us , going behind for the 3rd time in 3 matches was too much for lot of them.The defence was bag of nerves Clark was dodgy all game ,almost letting them through to score with more dwelling on the ball and was lucky to make a saving tackle.Hutton runs and runs but just lacks quality and Richards is a headless chicken.
Game was very poor but they have better quality in defence and more strength all over the pitch.

[brontebilly]

blame game for the goals

goal 1 - Richards primarily, lazy useless defending. turned around in a circle and fell on his arse for a finish. captain fantastic. Guzan should be saving that shot too

goal 2 - all the back five were individually and collectively awful. Clark beaten in the air for the kick out, Hutton woeful touch to lose the ball, Richards putting zero pressure on Hoolahan so he has loads of time to pick out the forward, ridiculous arms behind his back lark too, Clark not tracking the run and being touch tight to the forward, Richardson not tracking or doing anything, Guzan beaten at his near post

[jwarry]

blame game for the goals

goal 1 - Richards primarily, lazy useless defending. turned around in a circle and fell on his arse for a finish. captain fantastic. Guzan should be saving that shot too

goal 2 - all the back five were individually and collectively awful. Clark beaten in the air for the kick out, Hutton woeful touch to lose the ball, Richards putting zero pressure on Hoolahan so he has loads of time to pick out the forward, ridiculous arms behind his back lark too, Clark not tracking the run and being touch tight to the forward, Richardson not tracking or doing anything, Guzan beaten at his near post

Just raised the courage to watch the highlights on AVTV and the only reason we lost that game was the above.  The sooner we clear out this rotten defence the sooner confidence will build in the rest of the team. 

Can't believe Richards is saying we need to be more ruthless when we are on top.  Stop the offing goals going in and we might have a chance you idiot!

[David_Nab]

blame game for the goals

goal 1 - Richards primarily, lazy useless defending. turned around in a circle and fell on his arse for a finish. captain fantastic. Guzan should be saving that shot too

goal 2 - all the back five were individually and collectively awful. Clark beaten in the air for the kick out, Hutton woeful touch to lose the ball, Richards putting zero pressure on Hoolahan so he has loads of time to pick out the forward, ridiculous arms behind his back lark too, Clark not tracking the run and being touch tight to the forward, Richardson not tracking or doing anything, Guzan beaten at his near post

Just raised the courage to watch the highlights on AVTV and the only reason we lost that game was the above.  The sooner we clear out this rotten defence the sooner confidence will build in the rest of the team. 

Can't believe Richards is saying we need to be more ruthless when we are on top.  Stop the offing goals going in and we might have a chance you idiot!

It was an awful game in fairness scrappy no quality and poor passing , they had much better defending and thats why they won.

Just don't understand how year after year we have such shit defenders at the club

[Dr Butler]

leaving the game a smiling steward said to me good luck in the Championship next season.....I replied "yeah cheers..see you next season then" ...

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The Doc

[Brian Taylor]

F*cked? Cattle trucked. Playing Grimsby and Bury can be great fun. Villa fams just want to win. On that basis Tommy Doc was a villa great. Took us from 2nd to 3rd and back to first. Brilliant. Have a few kids and give them half a century of success.

[Dr Butler]

F*cked? Cattle trucked. Playing Grimsby and Bury can be great fun. Villa fams just want to win. On that basis Tommy Doc was a villa great. Took us from 2nd to 3rd and back to first. Brilliant. Have a few kids and give them half a century of success.

Tommy Doc was sacked Brian late 69 ? ..shame you forgot that great Villa man Vic Crowe...

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[dave.woodhall]

F*cked? Cattle trucked. Playing Grimsby and Bury can be great fun. Villa fams just want to win. On that basis Tommy Doc was a villa great. Took us from 2nd to 3rd and back to first. Brilliant. Have a few kids and give them half a century of success.

Tommy Doc was sacked Brian late 69 ? ..shame you forgot that great Villa man Vic Crowe...

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The Doc

And Ron Saunders.

[darren woolley]

I'm like the rest of you we are sh*t and it's painful to watch I just wish there was a light at the end of the tunnel.

[Dr Butler]

F*cked? Cattle trucked. Playing Grimsby and Bury can be great fun. Villa fams just want to win. On that basis Tommy Doc was a villa great. Took us from 2nd to 3rd and back to first. Brilliant. Have a few kids and give them half a century of success.

Tommy Doc was sacked Brian late 69 ? ..shame you forgot that great Villa man Vic Crowe...

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The Doc

And Ron Saunders.

I obviously really loved what Sir Ron achieved down the Villa when he was our manager...but I still feel that rise to our subsequent success began with Vic...sounds like I actually knew him like Harry Parkes, Eric Houghton etc..I didn't I would of loved to of heard their stories about the Villa.

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The Doc.
 

[Musicmaan]

For some reason I keep thinking that at some point things will change, we'll get a bit of luck and go on a run of three or four decent results.  It's not going to happen is it?  We may not win another game all season.

I've been thinking the same, but that really needed to happen during the course of Norwich / Newcastle / Watford games.

It really is too late now.

[The Edge]

For some reason I keep thinking that at some point things will change, we'll get a bit of luck and go on a run of three or four decent results.  It's not going to happen is it?  We may not win another game all season.

I've been thinking the same, but that really needed to happen during the course of Norwich / Newcastle / Watford games.

It really is too late now.

We're gonna take 35 out of the 60 available. I believe!!!
Be back in a minute jusht gotta get more Stella from the fridge.

[Musicmaan]

For some reason I keep thinking that at some point things will change, we'll get a bit of luck and go on a run of three or four decent results.  It's not going to happen is it?  We may not win another game all season.

I've been thinking the same, but that really needed to happen during the course of Norwich / Newcastle / Watford games.

It really is too late now.

We're gonna take 35 out of the 60 available. I believe!!!
Be back in a minute jusht gotta get more Stella from the fridge.

I've run out :-/

[Jivi lee]

We need to get Nigel Pearson in the window, he is the only manager who can get the team fit. I am hopeful we can do this so I reckon we are just 'fucked'

Sorry, but that is utter nonsense.

Yeah, but it would be funny to see all our psychologically damaged players in floods of tears within 10 seconds of Pearson opening his gob. Bless.

His legacy is a team at the top of the prem, and they were in the same boat as us last season, oh well each to their own.

[Des Little]

We need someone who takes no shit and knows the Championship. I don't think Garde has either of these qualities - I may be  wrong - but I'd be happier going into next season knowing that our manager has got the total respect of the players, and that he's not venturing into unchartered territory.

By the way, I'm not saying Pearson is that man...I'd prefer Sean Dyche.