Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers Post-Match Thread

[ktvillan]

People are tetchy as far too.many expected us to simply turn up and Bolton would hand over three points and graciously let us score 4,5 or 6.

It was the first time I'd seen them play and I expect it was for most. They're limited for sure, but they're incredibly awkward to play against with their physical presence and constant fouling.

But as I've said Ads, it wasn't just today was it.  We found Forest and Brentford just as awkward at home, and it seems, 10 man Boro for an hour.  You could arguably throw the Hull game in there as well.  The away form is a different story, at least for now.  But at home, it's a real slog and it all seems so unnecessary.

[JD]

Sometimes you just have to win ugly against a team that's sole purpose is to avoid either a) losing or b) losing by a cricket score. At the end of day we got three points, which is all that matters.
I can actually see us playing better against Wolves as they won't park the bus. 

[Ads]

I thought Forest was a bit of a stroll really. They had 10 minutes after shocking us with a shot on target that went in and barely landed a glove after that. We were in second gear and never looked in danger. Bit like today, only Bolton waited u til the 91st minute to have a go.

I don't think some supporters have got this league and what it's about yet, making the fewer mistakes. Looks like our players finally have.

[Richard E]

Just a toe poke under the table.  Look it's simple enough Richard.  There was Gordon Bennett Snr and Gordon Bennett Jnr.  It should not be asking too much for you to be specific about which one's name you chose to introduce into a discussion about tedium. 

There are far more Gordon Bennetts than that, Brian.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Bennett

[Clampy]

Apart from the cup game, we've not lost at home yet and you need a strong home record if you want to get up. A point off the play offs and 5 points off the top, i'm happy with that going into October to be honest.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Who is going to play left back for the next 3 games??

Can De Laet or Bree play @ Left Back or he could move Hutton over

I hope I am wrong, but I expect him to play Bjarnason there.
Pleased with the point,but expected more goals and a better performance.

Typo'?

Yeah typing one handed trying to get my ill 4 month old to sleep

[leylandalbion]

Like most I was hoping for a vibrant attacking demolishon but wary of a team on hard times making headlines. I can cope with a win. We look 100 times more battle hardened than last year and for the 1st time in 6-7 years are in contention at the top rather than looking down. I can cope with scrappy 1 nils. Wolves and Fulham up next who both play expansive attacking football, I think these are games when that pace and skill of adomah/Jimmy and Snodgrass will be at their best

[ASHTONVILLA]

Blimey Taylor straight red, thought he was last man or something.

Out of the derby aswell. Left back is now a problem.

In fairness the way the Blues are playing we could play anyone at left back and get away with it.

[Richard E]

Blimey Taylor straight red, thought he was last man or something.

Out of the derby aswell. Left back is now a problem.

In fairness the way the Blues are playing we could play anyone at left back and get away with it.

We could probably play no one at left back and get away with it.

[SoccerHQ]

Blimey Taylor straight red, thought he was last man or something.

Out of the derby aswell. Left back is now a problem.

In fairness the way the Blues are playing we could play anyone at left back and get away with it.

It's a derby game, it will be nip and tuck like last season.

Pretty sure aside from the 5-1 all the other games have had 1 goal in them either way in the last 10 years or it's been a draw.

I'd prefer our first choice back 4 out in that one.

[Five Villa Tattoos]

John Terry is a proper captain.
Bollocked Kodjia for not squaring to Albert in the first half then was the first player over to congratulate him for winning the penalty minutes later.
He’s a proper leader.
Him and Chester look proper solid.

[ASHTONVILLA]

But as I've said Ads, it wasn't just today was it.  We found Forest and Brentford just as awkward at home, and it seems, 10 man Boro for an hour.  You could arguably throw the Hull game in there as well.  The away form is a different story, at least for now.  But at home, it's a real slog and it all seems so unnecessary.

Brentford drew with Championship 'bookmakers favourites' Middlesbrough today, and Forest beat Sheffield Utd. We are stuttering a bit at times, but have gone a long run unbeaten now and Bruce does deserve credit that defensive record.

[tomd2103]

Like most I was hoping for a vibrant attacking demolishon but wary of a team on hard times making headlines. I can cope with a win. We look 100 times more battle hardened than last year and for the 1st time in 6-7 years are in contention at the top rather than looking down. I can cope with scrappy 1 nils. Wolves and Fulham up next who both play expansive attacking football, I think these are games when that pace and skill of adomah/Jimmy and Snodgrass will be at their best

You're probably right there.  The way we are set up means we are probably more suited to a counter attacking style and playing on the break.  Our last two away results would point to that as well.

[olaftab]

John Terry is a proper captain.
Bollocked Kodjia for not squaring to Davis in the first half then was the first player over to congratulate him for winning the penalty minutes later.
He’s a proper leader.
Him and Chester look proper solid.

It was Adomah to his left not Davis but I am sure he was in an offside position when Elmohammady first played the ball. Kodjia was onside and therefore play was allowed to go on. Another great ball by Elmo. I like him at right back.

[TonyDaleysHair]

Another 3 points.

Cheers 🍻