Rotherham United v Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[Nelly]

Grealish's goal, by the way. Holy smokes.

[KRS]

The first half was shocking...but what an excellent second half performance!

Smith, the players and all the fans to a man are a credit to the club tonight. Get the fuck in!!!

Said it before, but McGinn has more energy than the Duracell bunny...he looked proper fucked at the end so hope he's fit enough to take on Bristol.

[Smithy]

At half-time I said a point would be a very good result. That's what a few years of Bruce-ball has done to me. I just couldn't see how down to 10 men and playing crap we could get back into it. Well, lesson well and truly learned. Never, EVER rule this team out. A brilliant second-half performance, could have had four.

[Steve67]

First half was really poor, under the circumstances i'd say the second half was one of our most impressive for a long long time. I know it's 'only' Rotherham but down to 10, pen missed, Mings off, pressure on and we fucking came through it and scored one of the best goals of the season.

If Carlsberg did summaries............

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

IF we win on Saturday and IF Albion lose, we'll only be one point behind them: they'll start to sweat then! 

[KRS]

Grealish's goal, by the way. Holy smokes.

Goal of the season contender.

[andyh]

Did Tammy have his worst game since joining?
He was due a bad one. He has now got that out of his system and normal service should be resumed please.

[themossman]

The sight of John McGinn carrying the ball away from the defence when we’re defending a lead makes me hard. Such a grafter.

Shout out for tuanzebe as well. Looked shaky at the start but solid as a rock after Mings got sent off. One moment towards the end he anticipated the ball took a step and made a flying header. Great anticipation, proper centre back danger neutralisation.

[Nelly]

And to be fair to the lad, Kodjia's penalty! The audacity to smash it in the top corner with so much riding on it. I love it. Kodjia at his fearless best.

[BoVillan esq]

First half was really poor, under the circumstances i'd say the second half was one of our most impressive for a long long time. I know it's 'only' Rotherham but down to 10, pen missed, Mings off, pressure on and we fucking came through it and scored one of the best goals of the season.

We were tested out there tonight and the lads came through, few demons out there and team overcame.

[Bermuda Villa]

Great second half, they are like a modern day Wimbledon roughing you up with their tactics relying on long balls, long throws and set pieces. McGinn and Grealish superb second half but Jedinak and Tuanzebe were magnificent second half winning virtually everything in the air.

They have a team spirit now and I just hope they are not running on empty on Saturday, losing Mings suspended is a blow. Any sign of Chester returning? 

[Legion]

Best form in the league currently and now only 4 pts behind the bitter birds. We’re on a roll! Bristol City result doesn’t mean that much now. As it stands, if we finish 6th, we’d play SU in playoffs. Personally, I’d rather avoid Albion til the final.

I would rather play them in the semi-final.

[CT]

Amazing turnaround in the 2nd half, no doubt Deano laid into them at half time. I couldn't see us coming back to be honest.

Kodj made a big difference, Jack was immense and the boys made a huge effort.

But none more than John McGinn. It really is possible to give 150%, because I've just seen it. Massive heart, fucking great player.

Thank our lucky stars that Bruce wasn't in charge, because that would never have happened in a million years.

[Holte132]

Last three away games we've gone a goal done and come back to win them all!

[Nelly]

Grealish's goal, by the way. Holy smokes.

Goal of the season contender.

Mm, agreed. Brilliant by Elmohamady to square it back to Grealish too. Great vision and composure.