Aston Villa v Norwich City Post-Match Thread

[Matt Collins]

Considering where we stated, I'd take that all day.

Much better, still some issues, but we looked completely un-Villa like ah times.

Davis and Hourihane were outstanding and what a lovely goal from Andre, hopefully the first of many.

Let the reserves take care of Wigan and then same again at Ashton Gate please.

I'd quite like the opportunity to win a cup. It could really bring on the club. We could start  the 11 that finished today, but with Samba in instead of Terry.

Absolutely no way with a game on Friday

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[Rudy Can't Fail]

Excellent first half and ok second. Very happy for Conor. Special mention for Davis, brilliant today, and Alan Hutton absolutely shit yet again.

Agree with that except the Hutton bit. He was okay in parts but once again up against a pacey winger he looks troubled. After the last game where he again struggled against a nippy winger, you'd have hoped Bruce would have given Bree the job who is far faster.

Still struggling to see what Lansbury brings to the party and not convinced with Elmo. Despite that, we fully deserved the 3 points, something I can't remember saying for a very long time. Well done, lads.

Mark, Simon says hello. With him in Chicago. Not convinced by Lansbury at all and I just don't like Hutton at all. He got turned inside out by an average winger from Norwich. Still take the win.

Tell the Fat lad to keep off the pies.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Norwich must think of a visit to Villa Park in the same as we do Old Trafford.

Hah good point. Also Blackburn

[adrenachrome]

Well done, lads.

Thrilled for the County Cork man.

[devilla]

What a refreshing change that was. Fantastic perfrmance by Davies, he was a real handful. Such a change to see a striker who can hold the ball up, link play and bully defenders.

Green looked good too and Hourihane playing in his natural position scores a hat trick. That's what happens when players play in their natural position and God knows we've missed the midfield supporting the strikers for a very long time.

The only concern for me was Hutton being caught out. They targetted him but starting Bree instead of him should resolve that.

Great to see a happy post match thread. Really looking forward to Bristol now.

[BC Villain]

A lot better today.  We played with tremendous intensity and bullied Norwich in the first half.  Great to see a performance from Hourihane, bearing in mind the stick he's had for being used wrongly by Bruce until now.  So pleased for Davis as well.  Reminds me of Dalian in a lot of ways, just missing a goal.  Couple of idiots in front of constantly moaning about the chance he missed at the start, ignoring everything else he did.

Not so good in the second half, but we gave ourselves the buffer in the first half.  Shows that we can play without this crap slow and defensive we saw at Reading.  Get on the front foot.

[PeterWithesShin]

A lot better today.  We played with tremendous intensity and bullied Norwich in the first half.  Great to see a performance from Hourihane, bearing in mind the stick he's had for being used wrongly by Bruce until now.  So pleased for Davis as well.  Reminds me of Damian in a lot of ways, just missing a goal.  Couple of idiots in front of constantly moaning about the chance he missed at the start, ignoring everything else he did.

Not so good in the second half, but we gave ourselves the buffer in the first half.  Shows that we can play without this crap slow and defensive we saw at Reading.  Get on the front foot.

He's a devil child?

[BC Villain]

A lot better today.  We played with tremendous intensity and bullied Norwich in the first half.  Great to see a performance from Hourihane, bearing in mind the stick he's had for being used wrongly by Bruce until now.  So pleased for Davis as well.  Reminds me of Damian in a lot of ways, just missing a goal.  Couple of idiots in front of constantly moaning about the chance he missed at the start, ignoring everything else he did.

Not so good in the second half, but we gave ourselves the buffer in the first half.  Shows that we can play without this crap slow and defensive we saw at Reading.  Get on the front foot.

Was a Devil today
He's a devil child?

[four fornicholl]

Norwich must think of a visit to Villa Park in the same as we do Old Trafford.

I vividly remember the 3-3 in 90, I went straight from my sisters wedding in a rather dashing ciro citterio three piece suit, I looked like a right cnut.

[Colhint]

A lot better today.  We played with tremendous intensity and bullied Norwich in the first half.  Great to see a performance from Hourihane, bearing in mind the stick he's had for being used wrongly by Bruce until now.  So pleased for Davis as well.  Reminds me of Damian in a lot of ways, just missing a goal.  Couple of idiots in front of constantly moaning about the chance he missed at the start, ignoring everything else he did.

Not so good in the second half, but we gave ourselves the buffer in the first half.  Shows that we can play without this crap slow and defensive we saw at Reading.  Get on the front foot.

He's a devil child?

no but it's a good omen

[Small Rodent]

Good win, but Bruce was will see it as a win by our "weaker" players and they'll be out next game.

I'm a miserable bugger!

[Taylor]

Now that Green and Davis are first teamers, does that mean Gabby and Hogan will be playing in midweek? I wouldn't mind if that was the case actually.

[mr underhill]

Davis was unlucky not to score, felt pleased for Green and honestly think Terry has completely fucked up the equilibrium of our defense. Chester looks like a skittish kitten next to him. Other than that the best first 45 minutes I've seen for a while in the first half.

[KRS]

Now that Green and Davis are first teamers, does that mean Gabby and Hogan will be playing in midweek? I wouldn't mind if that was the case actually.

That's certainly what he should do. Gabby shouldn't be anywhere near the first team and Hogan needs some game time/goals for his confidence.

[devilla]

Now that Green and Davis are first teamers, does that mean Gabby and Hogan will be playing in midweek? I wouldn't mind if that was the case actually.

That's certainly what he should do. Gabby shouldn't be anywhere near the first team and Hogan needs some game time/goals for his confidence.

And he also needs a diet.