Aston Villa 1-0 Cardiff City Post Match Thread

[darren woolley]

Over the moon with the win beating Warnock's type of football which is at best horrible to watch what a goal by Jack brilliant and I would say Sam was my motm he pulled off some stupendous saves last night I really hope we sign him permanently in the summer.

[robleflaneur]

Oh Warnock, you’ll be missed when you pack it in. The artful  body checking, perfectly executed time wasting, highly organised arguing with the officials and the glorious long throw ins. Best I’ve seen since the glory days of Wimbledon.
Just can’t imagine how you haven’t been successful in the Premier League, it’s a mystery isn’t it?

I also compared them to Wimbledon.Warnock's antics and his team's methods are a disgrace.Rugby tackle,chop down anyone who gets clear of the midfield.Disrupt any football being played.Aided and abetted by an awful referee and a linesman who allowed Bennett to constantly grab hold of Snodgrass.The result for me was more satisfying than the one v SHA.

[chrisw1]

A bit surprised about the praise for Bree, he looked very shaky, missed some simple clearances and gave the ball away far too much.

I appreciate he was a late call up and out of position, so I wouldn’t hold the performance against him, but I’ll be glad when Hutton is back

[mr underhill]

he matured in the second half but I agree he crumbled on occasions early doors

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I can see last night being a dress rehearsal for Wembley, so that could give us the edge psychologically, plus having Terry and Hutton back will provide more physical strength which is crucial against these.

Oh and Grabban’s through ball to Connor was Iniesta-esque!

[in exile]

he matured in the second half but I agree he crumbled on occasions early doors

I thought he looked soft

[Nunkin1965]

I can see last night being a dress rehearsal for Wembley, so that could give us the edge psychologically, plus having Terry and Hutton back will provide more physical strength which is crucial against these.

Oh and Grabban’s through ball to Connor was Iniesta-esque!

Kodjia is looking like the man to me.
And I’m still getting over that Grabban pass.

Cowansesque!

[in exile]

Does anyone know why Bjarnason was withdrawn from the starting XI?

[SoccerHQ]

I wasn’t impressed with Bree, or Axel when he was on.

Agree about Houirihane though, if only Onohah could show some of his earlier form we’d be well set.

I though Whelan was adequate.

Bree wasn't orginally in the squad so in the circumstances I think he did fine.

Whelan did his best but wouldn't want him against a quick paced central midfield, no one in the Cardiff middle could actually run which helped.

[SoccerHQ]

How the fuck are Cardiff allowed to get away with that throw in malarkey, taking an age to walk a few yards up the pitch with a ball up your shirt, drying it and generally frigging about.

Do refs give them longer to take a throw in because they ‘need to dry the ball?’.

Three minutes added on at end of the first half was the answer.

They were just constantly trying to waste time which threw me as Fulham were winning from early on.

[ROBBO]

I would like to see Grealish play just behind Kodj and Grabban who both have pace. That piece of magic is why we need him closer to goal.

[JUAN PABLO]

Great match up with Kodja and Bamba in second half. He looks a good defender and unlike most of there team wasn’t trying to feign injury and waste time.

Yes, I liked Bamba.  Think he will go on to play a higher level.  Seems a decent sort too.

He is 33 now

[Clark W Griswold]

I would like to see Grealish play just behind Kodj and Grabban who both have pace. That piece of magic is why we need him closer to goal.

Said that after the Norwich game, I think our first choice front pair should be Kodjia and Grealish with Davis and either Hogan or Grabban as back up.

[UK Redsox]

Does anyone know why Bjarnason was withdrawn from the starting XI?

I did see him sit on the ground for a while during the warm-up, which in hindsight was a bit unsual

[UK Redsox]

I would like to see Grealish play just behind Kodj and Grabban who both have pace. That piece of magic is why we need him closer to goal.

Said that after the Norwich game, I think our first choice front pair should be Kodjia and Grealish with Davis and either Hogan or Grabban as back up.

I think that Grabban is an option out wide instead of the out of form Albert and could switch places with a central Kod in order to confuse defences.

Grabban played a superb ball through for Hourihane's chance and also covered back well late in the game.

Kod seems more willing to pass now, which is good.