Burton Albion v The Invincibles Post-Match Thread

[QuintonVilla]

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Not so undercover fans.

[PeterWithesShin]

Only real downside for me was the lack of impact from the bench.  I thought Onomah was poor and Bjarnason struggled again.  Interesting that Snodgrass picked out Hogan's run off the 4th goal and the latter did well to keep his composure. Would have liked to see O'Hare, but not to be.

I'll take a sub assisting another sub for our fourth every day of the week

[Damo70]

I am an O'Hare fan too. I also see something in 'Bjarny' that most others don't.

[aj2k77]

I am an O'Hare fan too. I also see something in 'Bjarny' that most others don't.

That he would make a great Postman?

[ciggiesnbeer]

I am an O'Hare fan too. I also see something in 'Bjarny' that most others don't.

Do tell. Seriously, I really want to like him. Please give me something to work with!

[frank black]

I am an O'Hare fan too. I also see something in 'Bjarny' that most others don't.

If it’s his ability to get into fantastic positions and make intelligent runs. Only to completely f##k up the finish, I think we’ve spotted this.

[old man villa fan]

The difference is that with Davids, Kodjia and Adomah in the team, you are naturally going to play more on the front foot. Also, with Snodgrass providing more width on the right you are going to stretch what are generally poor defences. Why Bruce couldn't see this before, I don't know. Adomah was clearly not in his plans but since he has come in he has changed the dynamics of the team.

[Matt Collins]

Agree on Adomah. How on earth Barny was ahead of him is anyone's guess

Credit where it's due though. We're looking solid at the back without having to bet everyone behind the ball, for the first time in years. And that's giving us a platform

This is exactly what Bruce has been trying to achieve since day one. Four of the back five, plus Whelan in front, are Bruce signings

[Ads]

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.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I am an O'Hare fan too. I also see something in 'Bjarny' that most others don't.

That he would make a great Postman?

I think he looks good when he's drumming in the Foo Fighters but he doesn't seem cut out for football.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Well done Villa boys great result! Let's do Bolton Saturday! Bruce responding to the pressure at the moment, but we're still playing catch-up, so for me it's one game at a time for Bruce.UTV

[Legion]

Leave the bloke alone. Let him enjoy his 'Dress up as a footballer' competition win.

[tomd2103]

Only real downside for me was the lack of impact from the bench.  I thought Onomah was poor and Bjarnason struggled again.  Interesting that Snodgrass picked out Hogan's run off the 4th goal and the latter did well to keep his composure. Would have liked to see O'Hare, but not to be.

I'll take a sub assisting another sub for our fourth every day of the week

Well yes and it was nice to be making substitutions from a position of strength for a change.  Sitting so close, it was interesting to see that it was Clemence who instigated the initial substitution and not Bruce.  Bruce had a quick look at the clock before agreeing it.  I just think in  tighter games we might need that lift of energy from the bench, but it wasn't there last night.

As I said before, it was interesting that Snodgrass drifted inside and played a lovely through ball to Hogan for the fourth goal.  As many have said, it probably needs that kind of service to bring out the best in him.

[West Derby Villan]

Wasn't there but highlights indicated that Snoddy had a hand in three of the four goals.....can't wait for him to get "match fit"

[Percy McCarthy]

Amazing that at the start of the season Albert, Davis and Hourihane were well down the pecking order. Bruce has fluked a good team but credit where it's due, both he and them have taken their chances.