Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Post-Match Thread

[Bad English]

At a loose guess, we are going to lose less games than before.

[PeterWithe]

The difference in tempo in the second half was massive, we looked really good going forward and very solid at the back. Difficult to pick a MOM, all the defenders were in with a shout but I'd go for Jack, he dictated the pace and looked a threat all game.

[olaftab]

Well I was sitting there in my seat at HT with my head in my hands. I couldn't make any head or tail of what I had seen in the preceding 46 minutes. No shape , no idea, no desire  leading to no shots , no chances no hope. Thinking that we are lucky to be level at HT against a team in bottom 3 was quite shocking.
Not sure if we started off any better in the second but the key thing was their goal. That seem to spur on our players an we started doing the right things. Like picking the ball up and running at the opposition. So we ended up turning it around and that's great. Not seen this from a Villa team in the recent past.
So that meant I was able to have a really great evening at home with BBQ, Bonfire in the garden and couple of batteries of 130 shot Fireworks to finish off everything. 
Jack was MotM for me slightly edging out Mile.

[olaftab]

At a loose guess, we are going to lose less games than before.

Need I remind you loose talk and you lose points!

[SoccerHQ]

The first half was just a typical championship game...high on energy but low on skill and any sort of quality. Infact I've seen plenty of those halfs at premier league level.

It's scary to think just 8 years ago this was a top 6 premier league fixture with both teams around that position.

It's sad to see how much Blackburn have declined as they're a decent club, the Venkys are worse than Lerner which is saying something.

We'll probably be the ones to relegate them in April.

[olaftab]

Pleased as I am, I notice that the further we climb from the bottom of the table, the slower our upward progress, even with three points.

I agree, have been thinking the same thing. Thought we'd have climbed much more than we have today, was surprised when I checked. It's a fucking battle this league, and you really need a Newcastle style run.

It's an issue often reported by mountain climbers.

[olaftab]

The McCormack miss was posted as 2-1 lead to Villa by most bookies. They computers are fast to pre guess!

[Ads]

He was offside anyway.

[Lastfootstamper]

At a loose guess, we are going to lose less games than before.

Fewer.

[Clampy]

I don't think we played particularly well really but it's another 3 points on the board which is what matters at the moment. I thought Jedinak and Hutton both had decent games and Gabby seemed like the right sub at the right time. He seemed to keep their defenders on their toes.

[tomd2103]

Small thing, but I noticed yesterday that towards the end of the game yesterday we had four players on the pitch who had come through our academy.  Its certainly one thing I hope to see more of going forward.

[UK Redsox]

Oh and this pressurizing their defenders in their own half instead of letting them walk to the halfway line, what a great idea! They tend to shit themselves and make mistakes

This is where Villa miss Bacuna. His harassing of defenders or deep-midfielders makes up for the lack of pace if GG and Jedi

[olaftab]

I thought the last 10 plus 5 minutes were the most comfortable ending to the game where we  are leading I have seen this season at VP. Matches against Huddersfield, Brentford and Forest were terrible for that.

[Chris Smith]

The difference in tempo in the second half was massive, we looked really good going forward and very solid at the back. Difficult to pick a MOM, all the defenders were in with a shout but I'd go for Jack, he dictated the pace and looked a threat all game.

Agree with all of that. I think there goal was the first time they had been been in our half after the break. It is also a nice thought that it was done with good players missing.

[Bad English]

At a loose guess, we are going to lose less games than before.

Fewer.

I have resigned my position. Oops!