Aston Villa v Reading Post-Match Thread

[paul_e]

Bruce, why did we have 3 defenders on the bench and not RHM or Green?

This is the bit that confused me as well.  Picks 3 defenders on the bench, subs off 2 defenders and still has 3 defenders on the bench.

[ChicagoLion]

Bruce, why did we have 3 defenders on the bench and not RHM or Green?

This is the bit that confused me as well.  Picks 3 defenders on the bench, subs off 2 defenders and still has 3 defenders on the bench.

So if we had the same result having played a few youngsters and tried something new then I doubt he would be getting the same scrutiny.
It does not make sense.

[villan from luton]

Bruce, why did we have 3 defenders on the bench and not RHM or Green?

This is the bit that confused me as well.  Picks 3 defenders on the bench, subs off 2 defenders and still has 3 defenders on the bench.

So if we had the same result having played a few youngsters and tried something new then I doubt he would be getting the same scrutiny.
It does not make sense.

Not sure what you mean by that, would you care to explain?

[pbavfckuwait]

Disappointing performance and yet again a lack of adventure, pattern and ability, is he the man for next season, I'm not to sure.

[myf]

Only my second visit to VP today. Strange atmosphere and performance. We seem to accept what weve become; midtable championship. Couldn't work out what our style of play is and no adventure in what was a meaningless game. Doubts about next seasons prospects...

[brian green]

That was my thousandth visit to VP today (give or take). Strange atmosphere and performance.  We seem to accept what we have become, midtable championship. Couldn't work out what our style of play is and no adventure in what was a meaningless game. Doubts about next season's prospects.

[olaftab]

Strangers in the night
Exchanging glances
Wondering in the night
What were the chances…

[Legion]

I'd like to thank Danny and his lovely daughter K for finding me by the Ticket office today and making it possible for me to see the Villa from the North Stand   

Thanks very much!

I'd like to thank the ticket office for refusing to print out a paper copy of cheltenhamlion's ticket for me even though I had all the necessary details apart from his shoe size so I did not have to endure that lacklustre, ineffective display of what masquerades as football.

[brian green]

I was looking for you Lee before the game.  I had a spare ticket in my pocket you could have had.  You dodged a bullet there.

[UK Redsox]

Yep, Leeg lucked out by missing that one

Great to see Louzie0 before the game

[Villa Lew]

Due to ill health yesterday was my first match for 18 months, having rarely missed a home match in the previous 50 years. So despite the performance and result, believe it was good to be back.

[Legion]

Shitelights

[olaftab]

Amongst many things that puzzle me about us one is how often our players in attacking positions are prepared to allow the ball to go out for a throw in or corner when recovering and putting the ball back into the mix would have given opposition less time to defend properly? Yesterday there were again many examples but the worst one was the incident that led to the corner when we scored. OK we scored but why did Kodjia let the ball drift out for a corner when only 10 yards from goal with a Reading defence in total disarray?

[Richard E]

Amongst many things that puzzle me about us one is how often our players in attacking positions are prepared to allow the ball to go out for a throw in or corner when recovering and putting the ball back into the mix would have giver opposition less time to defend properly? Yesterday there were again many examples but the worst one was the incident that led to the corner when we scored. OK we scored but why did Kodjia let the ball drift out for a corner when only 10 yards from goal with a Reading defence in disarray?

And then whoever is taking the throw stands there for ten minutes trying to work out who to throw the ball to.

[Fin Feds Dad]

People have been saying what a great run we were on. However, I would say that whilst we have had a couple of poor runs and a couple of good ones, I personally haven't seen much difference in our overall performances. I'm begining to have serious doubts about SB. Says all the right things in post match interviews but does sod all about it in the next match. First thing he needs to do is play two up front. Also, get Amavi, Bacuna and Adomah out of the team as they seem to contribute very little.
In all, I would be surprised if we win any of our remaining matches and, without a more positive attacking attitude can see us being mid table again next season.

Completely agree - a few wins against some of the other mid table also rans has been papering over the cracks . The football is appalling - pedestrian tempo or hoofball - with sod all else.
When was the last time we dominated a game ?
I think Bruce should be given the summer to fully get his own players in , but the football needs to improve .