WBA v Aston Villa Post Match Thread (FUCK THE ALBION)

[nick harper]

Albert seems to have lost his mojo completely. No point being a winger if you turn towards your own full back all the time.

Our inability to threaten out wide meant we kept trying to find space through the middle where Albion were strongest. It was tough to watch at times but all’s well in the end.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

What a lovely sunny morning !

[taylorsworkrate]

Why didn’t hourihane take the free kick?

Because if he had he wouldn't have had the chance to take a penalty later.

I let out several rather naughty words when Tammy strolled up and skied that FK!

[Tony Erdington]

we did a job. and im quite shattered after last nights activities , well done to all

[Villa Lew]

Whatever Jed Steer does the rest of his career, he'll always be remembered by Villa fans for the 2 saves, superb efforts. Don't know, but probably the only Villa keeper to save 2 pens in a shootout, think Guzan may have saved one going back a few years.

My biggest concern is Tammy's form, poor again last night, although had little service, he even managed to nearly cock up the penalty. Hopefully between now and the final, we will be working on our crosses, the only decent one I can remember was SJM's to Davis, 3 minutes from the end of extra time. Even though he was not at his best, one thing SJM never does is hide.

Thinking positively, confident if SJM, Jack and Tammy are at their best then we will win on the 27th.

UP THE VILLA

[robbo1874]

The game kicked off at 3 in the morning here on the west coast of oz.
I had been up from about one as I couldn't sleep worrying about the game.
I couldn't face watching the penalties so when it started I left the room.
I knew Albion were going first though so when I heard a roar I came back in to see they had missed the first one and told myself to toughen up and see it out.
It was just an utter relief when it was over.
I made it in to work and now feeling pretty shattered.
Albion were the masters of their own downfall with their time wasting in the first leg and defensive tactics and shocking fouls on Jack and SJM in both legs.
That's why they had a man sent off in each leg.
To think that they scored more goals than us this season and played like that they got what they deserved.
Only one team really wanted to win by playing football and that was us.
I'm really not worried about who we get at Wembley as long as we turn up this time.
UTV     PS....FTA

i was following it on the Guardian MBM thread,
Whilst on the train to work. Chick sitting next to me
Must have thought I was a bit strange in my muted celebrations each time we scored / they missed! I was shaking like a shitting dog for about 10 mins after the winner went in!

Just started a new job and there’s a dirty Leeds fan there who likes to have a bit of banter. He’s alright as it goes. But it’s clear (assuming they go through) that he’d have preferred Albion in the final. I didn’t let on, but i’d Prefer Derby to Leeds.

Last couple of days have just been a big stress ahead of it. Beating them on penalties after they’d won the match and had to play 120 mins was pretty sweet. I wonder how many would have relished that scenario at K.O?

[cdbearsfan]

Whatever Jed Steer does the rest of his career, he'll always be remembered by Villa fans for the 2 saves, superb efforts. Don't know, but probably the only Villa keeper to save 2 pens in a shootout, think Guzan may have saved one going back a few years.

Guzan saved three in a penalty shootout win against Sunderland.

[darren woolley]

Over the moon we did it roll on Wembley.

[tomd2103]

Albert seems to have lost his mojo completely. No point being a winger if you turn towards your own full back all the time.

Our inability to threaten out wide meant we kept trying to find space through the middle where Albion were strongest. It was tough to watch at times but all’s well in the end.

Elmohamady is the same on that side as well.  Gets in 1-v-1 situations with opponents, but turns back pretty much every time.  Thought Green really struggled last night and our general attacking play in wide areas has been pretty poor for a while now.   

[olaftab]

What a lovely sunny morning !

Isn't it just ALITA. Blazing sunshine blossom all around and birds are singing except for the Throstles. They seem to have disappeared  may be due to embarrassment of being part of a certain badge.

[thick_mike]

We’ve been crap at throw-ins for years, but rather that than towels FFS.

File under “never” alongside drums and music after a goal.

[tomd2103]

Can't wait for the Albion excuses to come rolling out over the next few days.  My money is  on "we would have won if it would have been away goals" appearing at some point.

In reality, they only have the stupidity of their own players (3 red cards in 3 games) and their manager's lack of ambition to blame.   

[amfy]

Let it be known I asked my wife if we could name our firstborn Jed.

She refused.

Worth a shot.

He would save it!

[Drummond]

Just a couple of things.

Taylor was solid defensively, which is his primary role. That he couldn't effect any change up front makes him no different to our attacking players. He looks lost up there yes, but that doesn't mean he's shit. He'll be fine in the Final.

We found it really hard to play through 9 and sometimes 10 players. It's a bit if a worry but we prevailed in the end.

They had no ambition at all other than trying to stifle and foul us.

We had more of everything bar one goal last night and rightly prevailed.

How would we feel if we'd played like they did and lost? Think back 12 months for your answer.

We're different, we try and we're still developing. They played well at their stifling style but that's all they had barring towel throw-ins

[olaftab]

Just a word for Jedi.  Hardly plays all season but is professional enough to stay fit and step in and do a great job when Mings and Hause we’re out a few weeks ago.

Then last night steps up cool as a cucumber and scores a pen with his first kick of the game.  Probably his last contribution to the club and if it is what a great way to sign off.  He’s been a good servant during his time with us.  Cheers Jedi.

Hear hear

I heard he has NEVER missed a penalty. He's been great for us despite his shortcomings. A true professional unlike some of the wallet fillers we have had in the past few years. We need him on the bench at Wembley just in case. Not that we will need pens to beat Derby.