Villa v Leeds Post-Match thread

[PeterWithesShin]

I wonder when we last went into the New Year unbeaten at home?

We managed it in 73/74, although there were quite a few draws.

11v11

And without checking, in 1990-91.

Correct! Forgot about that although it was 'only' 8 games before the New Year. Bizarrely, both times mentioned it was Luton that won at VP to break the run.

[LukeJames]

could Kodija have squared that chance to McCormack for a tap in?

Yes, he should have, he's an all or nothing player though, quality and infuriating at the same time, did exactly the same at home to Wolves aswell.

[Toronto Villa]

Can I keep doing match threads because we didn't lose?

[chrisw1]

we only played with 10 men westwood and hutton are half each

This may be your general opinion, but has no context to this game as they both did ok.  What's the point of commenting on a match thread if all your going to do is trot out the same old pre-conceived opinions that bear no resemblance to what happened on the field.

[PeterWithesShin]

Hutton did ok, apart from the crossing. Jeeze it was bad tonight. Very frustrating as he makes some excellent runs and gets into great positions and then puts in awful crosses.

[CJ]

Entertaining game on a cold night. Started off well, finished well, but rode our luck in between with them hitting the bar twice. Barely deserved the point but yet again we scored late in the game rather than conceding, and we remain undefeated at home. I could get used to this.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Hutton was OK as usual solid apart from wasteful in good attacking positions. Westwood was alright too although I can't stand seeing Westwood in the team.

Our defence has been pretty good since Bruce arrived, and with a more solid keeper I think it would be as good as any defence in this league.

[Goldie.7]

I like Kodjia but the guy needs to learn to pass if there's a man free in space. That's two certain goals (possible game changers) missed because he wanted the glory instead of doing what's best for the team. McCormack must be fuming..

[Stinkin_Thinkin]

I had a feeling our run at Villa Park would end tonight but we fought hard and got a point against an in form team.
I thought we dropped off when Grealish went off. It was interesting watching him in the hole I didn't think he did enough to keep the shirt.

Sako gave Amavi a tough game at Elland Road and he did the same tonight. he was powerful and tricky Amavi was up against it he doesn't have much cover with Ayew in front of him.
I thought he played better tonight than he did at Elland Road however he did make a crucial mistake which led to them hitting the bar. I'm not writing him off tho none of them are the finished article.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I like Kodjia but the guy needs to learn to pass if there's a man free in space. That's two certain goals (possible game changers) missed because he wanted the glory instead of doing what's best for the team. McCormack must be fuming..

He won't pass with 4/5 players on him, so Ross shouldn't take it personally.

[PeterWithesShin]

It was interesting watching him in the hole I didn't think he did enough to keep the shirt.

[VinnieChase84]

Hutton was OK as usual solid apart from wasteful in good attacking positions. Westwood was alright too although I can't stand seeing Westwood in the team.

Our defence has been pretty good since Bruce arrived, and with a more solid keeper I think it would be as good as any defence in this league.

There was a moment when Westwood was given the ball in space, had a bad touch, tried to pass it, the did his jumpy tackle/pull out a tackle all is one swift movement
He offers nothing. Tish must be horrendous to not get a kick above Westwood or Gardner
The best thing Westwood did all night was track back after a shit cross

[Richie]

Considering what a shambles of a club we were when Southampton came here and put 4 past us in April, I'd have been very surprised if someone would have told me after that game that we wouldn't lose at home again in 2016.

Still a long way to go but steady improvements are being made

[olaftab]

Can I keep doing match threads because we didn't lose?

OK one more match to save your job.

[Steve67]

Hutton was OK as usual solid apart from wasteful in good attacking positions. Westwood was alright too although I can't stand seeing Westwood in the team.

Our defence has been pretty good since Bruce arrived, and with a more solid keeper I think it would be as good as any defence in this league.

There was a moment when Westwood was given the ball in space, had a bad touch, tried to pass it, the did his jumpy tackle/pull out a tackle all is one swift movement
He offers nothing. Tish must be horrendous to not get a kick above Westwood or Gardner
The best thing Westwood did all night was track back after a shit cross

I appreciate it's just me, but no matter how well Westwood and Bacuna play, I struggle to see it and I really struggle to give them praise. They are the absolute depiction of average for me. Lovely goal from Bacuna against the pubmen but that's about it. They offer so very little, same as Gardner, that replacements surely can't be too tough to locate?