Aston Villa v Wolves Post-Match Thread

[Malandro]

One of my first thoughts at the start of the season, with this team, there will be very few draws. Bollocks.

[Ger Regan]

Oh - and Micah! - Jesus Christ and God and Trump - how fucking fucking poor can you be? GET THE FUCK OUT OF THIS CLUB

He is absolutely hopeless.

I was cursing him throughout the match but in mitigation I guess he was short of match fitness and not up to speed.

When he is up to speed he'll make his customary fuck ups a lot quicker.

[Ian.]

Think we might need to replace the Jedi, Westwood, Tommy and ditch Richards. Bacunna with all his faults is far better than him. Bruce will sort it but promotion this season might be well off.

[PeterWithesShin]

Second half was shockingly bad. If we'd lost 4-1 I'd have no complaints. One day I'll leave VP happy!

[four fornicholl]

Gruffnuts and dangleberries, the lot of em.

[Edvard Remberg]

Second half was shockingly bad. If we'd lost 4-1 I'd have no complaints. One day I'll leave VP happy!

You do know that isn't true? you would just feel less happy for 1 point

[paul_e]

Today summer up my concerns with Bruce (I know it's very early and this isn't a criticism of him, it's a confirmation of the biggest flaw with us I see), just getting them to work harder and show more passion will not turn things around.  We looked disorganised (which he will address but we also looked nervy of our technique (taking 2-3 touches instead of 1) and scared to take things on.

I watched the rugby earlier and in the wasps game they had an injured wasps player in the studio and one thing he spoke of was that every Monday they concentrate on skills.  I totally agree with that approach and think we should do the same.  The rest of the week we can work on fitness and tactics but we really need to put some focus on basics if we want to break this cycle of shite.

[VILLA MOLE]

the defence  has no legs , so played very deep not to get turned but this drags the midfield back so we cant press  and then we have an absolute huge gap to the attack.
McCorrmack was going bolistic at them to push up ,

[Villafirst]

Interesting that Steve said "some tired badly" in the second half. It's been evident all season that the players simply are fit enough, which you can fully blame RDM and his fitness coaches. Basic fitness is surely a minimum requirement??

[croatian]

I think that young referee is trying to make a name for himself with the .F.A.

[Ron Manager]

A shocking disappointment.Bruce will go home take a sharp intake of breath shake his head and pour himself a very large scotch....as I am about to do!

[dorsetvillian]

On my way home. Absolutely shocking second half. Elfick and Chester gave another truly woeful performance as a centre defensive pair. Again they both looked completely shit scared to be in a Villa shirt. I'm sure it is also the reason that Gollini looks all over the place in goal. any kind of win looks a long way off. Lets hope its not quite so crap at Reading!

[old man villa fan]

Mr Bruce you need to learn fast that players' past reputations mean nothing at this club.  Richards is finished, even at this level.  He is too casual and not fit enough to play fullback.

What is it with the midfield that they keep on dropping back.  The forwards are telling them to step up another 10 yards and they still don't.  I know injuries forced his hand but should have given up the flanks and pulled the two wide players in from the touchline.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Pathetic second half. We owe the ref big time. Impressed with Wolves especially Helder Costa who had the Freedom of Villa Park and used it very well until he was surprisingly subbed.

Hopefully that will be the last time I ever have suffer watching Micah Richards in a Villa shirt. He wasn't alone in being crap but his challenge for what should have been a penalty demonstrated just what a dumb, useless footballer he is.

MOTM: The ref.

[footyskillz]

The issue is need a defensive midfielder and someone energetic . I would have actually had 3 in the middle some one like a delph, gaye is much needed.
Cissoko and jedinak stand out performer for being hash. And then Chester and Richards! 
I think tjrte are several inherent problems which include lack of ability in fitness as well as decision making.  These players were the main protagonists for both poor shows.

Great penalty and lead up to the goal . However on whole the play especially 2nd half failed off spectacularly.

Actually relieved with the draw and point however after the manager and then the lead being taken hoping for more.

Fair play to us holding on thoifh in some ways ! Wolves were on the day un lucky but brucie can improve this lot as we can agree can't get much worse