Norwich City vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Richard]

Got to give it time but I've seen enough in 2 games to know we have the right manager.

New goalie and full backs the absolute priority.

[Meanwood Villa]

That was crap.

[Rudy65]

Jack wasn’t any good, he was incredibly ponderous. When he did pass it generally was too slow and put players in trouble. Obviously not alone in being poor but I expect so much more from him.

I really don’t understand these comments, he’s the only player we have that is capable of playing the way Dean wants us to play

I agree, Jack constantly showed for the ball, tried to carry the ball, passed to a team mate and had absolutely no help from any one.
And was getting fouled relentlessly with no protection from the ref.
Imagine how bad that performance would have been without Jack.

I wouldnt have noticed if he didn’t play. Not incisive enough.

[clash city rocker]

One thing we lack is leaders. We just don't seem to have one.

[in exile]

Hutton has run out of steam and needs replacing but that is/was just one of a number of problems.
A lot wrong tonight

[Villa75]

Grealish was still one of our better players for my money, despite playing on his own for periods.

What you got? Old pound notes!?

We're relying on him way too much, and he's not delivering.

Time to try something different.

[The_ads]

The following need to be despatched

Neil Taylor
Conor Hourihane
Alan Hutton
Every goalkeeper at the club
Scott Hogan
El Ghazi

Note to Jack Grealish - get fucking over it mate you play for Aston Villa on a fat contract

[andyh]

Having one of the oldest squads in the division (at the moment) is going to make Smiths job very difficult.
Norwich we running rings round us from midway in the second half and most of our lot were blowing out of their arses.
Infact, I’d say Norwich played how we hope to be playing.

It’s going to take time to get this team to playing at that high tempo and for a full 90 minutes. Hopefully there are some kids ready to break through?

[Villafirst]

Mcginn and Bjarnason were both hugely missed tonight. Tammy and Albert going off within minutes of each other ruined our shape. 

[PaulWinch again]

I’m not disputing Jack is potentially is an excellent player, but he needs to take ownership and drive this team on.

[ChicagoLion]

Jack wasn’t any good, he was incredibly ponderous. When he did pass it generally was too slow and put players in trouble. Obviously not alone in being poor but I expect so much more from him.

I really don’t understand these comments, he’s the only player we have that is capable of playing the way Dean wants us to play

I agree, Jack constantly showed for the ball, tried to carry the ball, passed to a team mate and had absolutely no help from any one.
And was getting fouled relentlessly with no protection from the ref.
Imagine how bad that performance would have been without Jack.

I wouldnt have noticed if he didn’t play. Not incisive enough.

You mean like Elmo, Hourihane and  Whelan ?

[chrisw1]

Look on the bright side we've got an 8 point buffer to the bottom 3.

[Des Little]

My take on it...better passing in general play, but no cutting edge/final ball to do any kind of damage. I don’t think we troubled their keeper one bit in the second half, and the crossing was at best frustrating - Taylor is a shocking player, and El Ghazi is either nowhere near fit or simply cannot be arsed. For me, Axel was our best player tonight - looked composed and dealt with most that came his way from what I saw. Deano has a lot to do but I have no doubt that in time he will...I think we are in for a up and down season that’s for sure.

[andyh]

I’m not disputing Jack is potentially is an excellent player, but he needs to take ownership and drive this team on.

I thought that’s exactly what he tried to do tonight.
Infact, I think think the rest of the team left him with that responsibility as well because after Albert and Tammy went off, Jack had no real support from anyone.
The kid can’t do it all on his own.

[rougegorge]

Whilst I agree with Smith in his post match interview about the poor defending on crosses, I'm not sure that I agree that we didn't deserve to lose. Krul could have put out the deckchair in the second half.