Aston Villa v Brentford Post-Match Thread

[kippaxvilla2]

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce was full of praise for Brentford and admitted his side were grateful to Sam Johnstone for leaving the contest with a point.

The Villans stopper made key saves to deny Josh Clarke and Ollie Watkins in the second half as the Bees outclassed the home side.


And Bruce was left frustrated by his side's performance that saw them booed off by their supporters.

He said: “It was frustrating and disappointing and I'm thankful to take a point. The goalkeeper has earned his spurs today.


“I was conscious of the fact that practically the whole team have been away on international and, in hindsight, especially the young ones who have been with England all had to come off.

“Keinan (Davis) was sore yesterday while Greeny (Andre Green) and Josh (Onomah) picked up injuries an

“In hindsight, I blame myself as the young ones give us the spark have been away. I should have been better.

“I take responsibility for it as there was no real freshness. Too many have been away and we were flat as we could be.”


Bruce didn't feel the Bees caused any surprises, despite their difficult start to the season and selling Jota, Harlee Dean and Maxime Colin to Birmingham in the closing stages of the transfer window.

He added: “They didn't surprise me. They've been like that for two or three years. They've come to Villa Park and played with a freedom.

“People love taking their players off them because of how well they've done. They've still got some very good players.

“They caused us problems and they were excellent. They'll be fine in the league this season. Don't worry about that.”

[Three Spires Villa]

Just Fuck off Bruce you prick! Sorry for the language but this is garbage even on the Lambert scale, idiot, idiot, idiot Sack him ASAP

[Clampy]

I don't think there's anything wrong with what he's said and as honest as he's been, it's going to eventually wear thin.

[Three Spires Villa]

I don't think there's anything wrong with what he's said and as honest as he's been, it's going to eventually wear thin.

It's already thin

[Louzie0]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

A lot to put right before Tuesday.

[Three Spires Villa]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

[QuintonVilla]

Why do some people predict 3 or 4 nil wins pre match? I'm genuinely more surprised when we win these days and I called a draw before the game. Brentford have sold all their best players and still looked a million miles ahead of us.

Roll on Tuesday when Boro tear us a new arsehole in front of 25,000.

[Risso]

I don't think there's anything wrong with what he's said and as honest as he's been, it's going to eventually wear thin.

It's worn thin already, because what he's talking about is another appalling display and piss poor result.  He could be as honest as he likes for as long as he likes if we were winning 3-0.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

Wrong.

[Louzie0]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

I'm not a sir, but the sentiments are shared

[dave shelley]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

Ahem!  That 'Sir' is a lady, and a very nice one too if I may be so bold.

[Louzie0]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

Ahem!  That 'Sir' is a lady, and a very nice one too if I may be so bold.

You certainly may

[Louzie0]

Still a lot to put right before tuesday

[Three Spires Villa]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

I'm not a sir, but the sentiments are shared

Very sorry, no offence intended 👍

[Louzie0]

It was a draw, so why do I think it was a loss?

Because Sir it was shite and the normal shite that is served up by a shite manager 😳

I'm not a sir, but the sentiments are shared

Very sorry, no offence intended 👍

No probs, Three Spires
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