Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[cheltenhamlion]

Not too downhearted about yesterday. That is one of the best sides in this league and we were the better side quite comfortably. It showed we have enough to be competitive. We need a few more to be definite title challengers.

[l_mckay]

Was at the game yesterday,although the first half was poor I thought second half we were excellent and could easily have won. If Sheffield are one of the best teams in the league then I don't think we have too much to worry about. drop Gardner for tishobola and buy another striker to replace gestede and we will be right up there. UTV!

[West Derby Villan]

The day after, thought we were unlucky to lose, but not an embarrassing result against a team that is going to be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. Both fullbacks need replacing but useful as cover. I Thought the midfield was ok but we need some magic. Rudy doesn't get involved enough. Tommy was inspirational and going to be a Fans favourite by the end of August if not already. All in all, positive.

[CT]

The day after, thought we were unlucky to lose, but not an embarrassing result against a team that is going to be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. Both fullbacks need replacing but useful as cover. I Thought the midfield was ok but we need some magic. Rudy doesn't get involved enough. Tommy was inspirational and going to be a Fans favourite by the end of August if not already. All in all, positive.

In the Upper tier, you could actually hear him shouting COME ON! COME ON! at the way end when we got that corner. First proper Captain in years.

[Ads]

One thing worth mentioning is that I thought we looked miles better than Rafa Bentiez's circus.

[garyshawsknee]

It was so easy for Wednesday to pass through us in the first half, Gestede can't even run so couldn't put pressure on their centre backs, Gardner and Westwood were way off the pace. Things improved in the second half, thought the two centre backs were good, even Bacuna played well. A lot of room for improvement, but no need to shit ourselves just yet.

[PeterWithesShin]

I like Rudy and think he can be effective for us, especially off the bench, but the immobility of him and Gardner yesterday really hindered us.

[CT]

I like Rudy and think he can be effective for us, especially off the bench, but the immobility of him and Gardner yesterday really hindered us.

Couldn't agree more with that. I was talking to my lad today and said Rudy is the sort of player you stick on when you need a goal with 15 minutes left and just start lumping it high into the area.

His movement is shocking, it really is. Three yards one way, a couple back. Their Centre half just walked around with him. Hopefully RDM and Clarke have picked up on this because, as you said, it really hinders us.

[dutchvilla]

The impression I get from reading the other posts is that we should be pleased that we lost to a late goal to one of the better sides in the division. The impression I got (I only saw the second half) is that we flattered to deceive, showed poor decision-making upfront and the critical defensive mistake at the end was utterly predictable.

Itīs one game and there's a long way to go but I donīt see much yet to suggest weīre going to be contenders

[PeterWithesShin]

I haven't seen a single post saying they were pleased we lost 1-0. Just that it isn't the end of the world and there were positives to be taken from the game.

[PaulWinch again]

I haven't seen a single post saying they were pleased we lost 1-0. Just that it isn't the end of the world and there were positives to be taken from the game.

Precisely and as I've already said for us to be dominant in a game and feel we were unjustly beaten is a massive change.

[West Derby Villan]

The day after, thought we were unlucky to lose, but not an embarrassing result against a team that is going to be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. Both fullbacks need replacing but useful as cover. I Thought the midfield was ok but we need some magic. Rudy doesn't get involved enough but would be useful as an impact player. Tommy was an inspirational captain, someone who we have been lacking for a number of years and is going to be a Fans favourite by the end of August if not already. All in all I feel quite positive.

[Tony Erdington]

Was at the game yesterday,although the first half was poor I thought second half we were excellent and could easily have won. If Sheffield are one of the best teams in the league then I don't think we have too much to worry about. drop Gardner for tishobola and buy another striker to replace gestede and we will be right up there. UTV!

inspiring, Thank you

[Rudy65]

Not too downhearted about yesterday. That is one of the best sides in this league and we were the better side quite comfortably. It showed we have enough to be competitive. We need a few more to be definite title challengers.

Quite comfortably? Not sure about that. They dominated first 30 mins and it was interesting thinking anout the match today in that I think they had a number of shots on goal (havent checked the stats) but Gollini always seemed to be in the right place. We were much improved in the second half and deserved a point overall

[pauliewalnuts]

I keep thinking, how long is it since we've had anything even remotely resembling a bit of steel in midfield?

It is the one thing which would improve us instantly.