The Storming Aston Villa 2-0 Delia's Norwich

[andyh]

We are winning games.
Whatever Lansbury brings, is helping us to do that.

That'll do for me right now.

[PeterWithe]

We're in the habit of winning games which is a great habit. Still lots of work to be done though. I'm really disappointed in Lansbury. I don't know what he brings to the team apart from averageness.

I like him, he brings a calmness in possession and defensive stability. His forward passing seems to have deserted him for the moment but I think Bruce is discouraging them from going too far forward.  The shackles are still on.

[Clampy]

I'm not too sure about the shackles being on. If we take all our chances yesterday,  it could have finished 4-0.  We might let the other teams have too much possession at times if anything.

[tomd2103]

We are winning games.
Whatever Lansbury brings, is helping us to do that.

That'll do for me right now.

I still don't think he is fully fit and therefore we probably won't see the best of him until next season.

Edit - thought Amavi did well when he came on the left wing yesterday.  Really hope he can begin to flourish in that position as it would be a good addition for us.

[mr underhill]

Ange was pretty subdued yesterday but we look miles better with the January signings in the side. BTW how egregious is 5'scoverage of the Chumps League? Watched this morning and again no discussion whatsoever of our game or Kodjia's storming form. Mind you, that's probably a blessing given the truly abysmal quality of the hosts and pundits - the blonde bird looks like she's on an industrial strength proscription of diazepam.

[The Laughing Policeman]

Ange was pretty subdued yesterday but we look miles better with the January signings in the side. BTW how egregious is 5'scoverage of the Chumps League? Watched this morning and again no discussion whatsoever of our game or Kodjia's storming form. Mind you, that's probably a blessing given the truly abysmal quality of the hosts and pundits - the blonde bird looks like she's on an industrial strength proscription of diazepam.

That's Lynsey Hipgrave, one time sidekick of Danny Baker on Saturday mornings. She always came across on there as industrial strength thick, always taking every thing Danny came out with as gospel. One classic was that if you throw an egg over a house it wont break.

[olaftab]

I thought it was a good game today, a decent contest with chances at both ends. Our ball retention wasn't very good but our defence look like they can cope with anything at the moment.

Johnstone seems a lot more assured now. Two cracking finishes from Kodjia. A good assist and another decent chance from Hogan. Adomah was frustrating, so often did the difficult bit and then his final ball or touch let him down.

I don't really care where we finish now. I'm just enjoying us winning again.

I agree with all of this but I am not paying to read it.

You must have read it already to know you agree. The invoice is in the post, VAT and disbursements included.

Oh bugger I have done it again...ok a signed blank cheque is in the post just don't hound me please.

[Toronto Villa]

I've noticed that since Mr Sox is back on match thread duty and I've resumed post match victory threads that our luck has turned immeasurably. All Hail Mr Sox and TV.

[The Laughing Policeman]

So all our recent good form is down to you two and nothing to do with Steve Bruce and the players?

[Toronto Villa]

So all our recent good form is down to you two and nothing to do with Steve Bruce and the players?

I believe that's a very accurate summary sir.

[nick harper]

Considering he had only come off a plane 24 hours earlier I thought Jedinak was immense yesterday. He wins tackles, headers, interceptions and makes life so much easier for the centre halves. In the second half he was everywhere around the edge of the area.

I know he's not the best passer, but apart from Kodija, I think he's the most important player in the team.

[peter w]

Considering he had only come off a plane 24 hours earlier I thought Jedinak was immense yesterday. He wins tackles, headers, interceptions and makes life so much easier for the centre halves. In the second half he was everywhere around the edge of the area.

I know he's not the best passer, but apart from Kodija, I think he's the most important player in the team.

And Elphick's the most important player out of the team.

[nigel]

Kodjia's a lazy little git at times, but his finishes were pretty impressive today!

Couldn't care less, Jane, as long as he's scoring.
His two goals today were great finishes.

Errrr - that's what I said!

Errr- I was agreeing with you about the goals!!!

Regarding him being lazy, I wasn't

[brian green]

Gary Gardner is pushing Tommy Elphick hard for his Keep On The Bench At All Costs crown.

[Skerra]

The only issue I would take from 1 or 2 comments on here is that we don't look like conceding. Let's hope we can keep it up but, them not scoring was more down to their inability to put the ball in the net rather than our good defending. On the plus side, we do now seem to be quite strong in the air defensively and seem to win most of the headers.
Agree with others that Gardner really shouldn't be near the team.
Overall though, it's a great feeling going to Villa Park thinking that we will win and, usually do now.