Burton Albion v The Invincibles Post-Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

I'd like us to have the ball more and frustrate opponents by retaining possession. What's most important is what we do with it when we have it, or how we operate to get the ball back when we don't. Last night we created good chances and were clinical. That's quite new under Bruce as we would go large periods of games without even having a shot. Maybe it's planned or just dumb luck combined with certain players coming in but we are playing with a bit more freedom now.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Overall I thought we looked much fitter last night, no heavy legs, moved the ball around well and supported the player with the ball. Some cracking passing, interchanges, one touch stuff, working the ball extremely well.

It just goes to show, it can be done, not that I ever doubted with the talent we have. Saturday could be a cricket score if we can repeat this kind of performance.

[tomd2103]

I'd like us to have the ball more and frustrate opponents by retaining possession. What's most important is what we do with it when we have it, or how we operate to get the ball back when we don't. Last night we created good chances and were clinical. That's quite new under Bruce as we would go large periods of games without even having a shot. Maybe it's planned or just dumb luck combined with certain players coming in but we are playing with a bit more freedom now.

That would certainly be the case at home, but a few exceptions apart, I'm not entirely sure how comfortable some of our players are in possession.  I think we have to take into account that the game was over before half-time, so there was always going a drop off in the second half.  We did move the ball well and sharply at times last night and the second goal was a joy to watch.  We did, however, also give the ball away cheaply on occasions, particularly in midfield. 

[Rudy Can't Fail]

One other point worth noting is how we are now restricting the opposition to shots from outside the box.

[tomd2103]

One other point worth noting is how we are now restricting the opposition to shots from outside the box.

Thought Terry was faultless last night and Chester seems to have recovered his form. 

[Chris Jameson]

Just seen that Burton had more possession, do we still get 3 points?

No need for that.

Why not? It's an argument that go threw at the manager a few weeks back.

because having slightly less than half of the possession in a game you've dominated is far from the same thing as having just over a 3rd of the ball in a game where you've struggled, as happened a couple of times earlier in the season.

Do we still get 3 points if we win though?

I think we do. I might check though because i'm not exactly sure.

That's a relief, seem to remember Hull beating Liverpool last season despite only having 30% possession and they got relegated, think it was because they weren't awarded the points.

[LeeB]

Well let's hope we never have 100% possession and still lose.

We'd need Guzan back for that.

[LeeB]

One other point worth noting is how we are now restricting the opposition to shots from outside the box.

We've looked very organised when the opposition have the ball, it's what has struck me having the chance to go most of the games since Cardiff.

[olaftab]

Hull were relegated because they lost most matches and usually had 30% or less possession in nearly all of their matches. I will now wait for someone to play the Leicester were champion card.

[Clampy]

Hull were relegated because they lost most matches and usually had 30% or less possession in nearly all of their matches. I will now wait for someone to play the Leicester were champion card.

It's almost as if even after 3 straight wins, people are trying to find something that's not good enough instead of trying to be being positive. Each to their own I suppose.

[olaftab]

Hull were relegated because they lost most matches and usually had 30% or less possession in nearly all of their matches. I will now wait for someone to play the Leicester were champion card.

It's almost as if even after 3 straight wins, people are trying to find something that's not good enough instead of trying to be being positive. Each to their own I suppose.

No it's a completely separate discussion on possession. I have not related this to our results but you are doing that.

[Clampy]

Hull were relegated because they lost most matches and usually had 30% or less possession in nearly all of their matches. I will now wait for someone to play the Leicester were champion card.

It's almost as if even after 3 straight wins, people are trying to find something that's not good enough instead of trying to be being positive. Each to their own I suppose.

No it's a completely separate discussion on possession. I have not related this to our results but you are doing that.

What was wrong with our possession last night?

[Matt Collins]

Whilst we continue to play 442 we're unlikely to dominate the possession stats. Worth it while we pack a goal threat like we do currently

[QuintonVilla]

Brilliant result.

Very surprised we battered them, as the anticipation was that it would be a tight game, but nope, out comes a hammering.

The second goal was brilliant, just great to see us cutting a side to ribbons.

Gave the ball away a bit too much second half, but of late we appear to be deploying some sort of bowl shaped impenetrable wall around our box.

Snoddy played very well, Hourihane oozed class and Adomah really is in the best form. Kodjia still isn't quite fit So there is more to come, but the midfield are raining goals in; 7 in 9,which is very unlike us.

Villa in significant numbers to our right as well and nobody set fire to anything without segregation. Had to do an Itoje at the breakdown impression to avoid a petite lady getting run over when we scored the first two. Seemed to be too many in as the standing section was full and the gangways rammed.

Great atmosphere as you'd imagine and a new song about Aston Villa's Brave John Terry, who seemed delighted at the end giving it the Southgate fist pump.

Not sure about the Paint the Wagon song to herald our imminent promotion challenge. Bit of a Nose song.

I know other teams sing the Terry song but it was catchy and it beats HEITS 46 times a game. One request, can we sing 'AVFC' instead of '1234'? Ta.

Agree about the 'on our way' song, definitely nosey that is as they've been singing a similar song for years.

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While we have Adomah, Hourihane, Sonddy, Kodjia and Davis as five of the front six we are likely to dominate the scoring statistic for the foreseeable.