Norwich City vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Lastfootstamper]

Good to see us in 14th a point behind manyew and three behind Spuds and Chelsea. 

In terms of the season so far, it's interesting to note that the Friend and Moss decisions cost us possibly 2 extra points which, if gained,  would have seen us in 9th, above Palace on points and above Arsenal on goal difference, albeit with an extra game played.   

I've got £20 with a manyewer that we'll finish within 3 places of them. Admittedly that was made mostly on me reckoning they'd be shite under Solskjær. Early days still, but grounds for much optimism.

[mike]

Good to see us in 14th a point behind manyew and three behind Spuds and Chelsea. 

In terms of the season so far, it's interesting to note that the Friend and Moss decisions cost us possibly 2 extra points which, if gained,  would have seen us in 9th, above Palace on points and above Arsenal on goal difference, albeit with an extra game played.   

I've got £20 with a manyewer that we'll finish within 3 places of them. Admittedly that was made mostly on me reckoning they'd be shite under Solskjær. Early days still, but grounds for much optimism.

I think OSG is the only Man U player I’ve ever liked so I feel a bit guilty about enjoying watching him fuck up which just makes that massive tool Ferguson look good.

Still, bollocks to that, we beat Norwich 5 - 1 which is sweet after their chants of ‘Premier League you’re having a laugh’ after they narrowly beat our second team at the end of last season.

[LeeB]

For me, one disappointment was Taylor still on the bench ahead of Kortney Hause. We saw last week how poor Taylor was when he came on for Targett. Pathetic defending for the Rodriguez header.

Haha!

Fuck me, where's that Batman slap meme?

[Damo70]

I have just heard a snippet of an interview with Dean Smith on 5Live.

"I am pleased with the result but I still think we let the opposition see the whites of our goalkeepers eyes too much".

He is obviously setting high standards.

[in exile]

Now THAT feels much better

[Damo70]

Now THAT feels much better

Are you talking about

A. Todays result
B. A dump you have just taken
C. A w*nk you have just had

 

[Lastfootstamper]

For Hourihane's goal, Targett, an Aston Villa left back, hunts the ball down on the edge of the 'D'. Our first, fantastic first time control and lay-off of a dropping ball by an Aston Villa right back.

Great days to be alive.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I have just heard a snippet of an interview with Dean Smith on 5Live.

"I am pleased with the result but I still think we let the opposition see the whites of our goalkeepers eyes too much".

He is obviously setting high standards.

So he should. There were far too many bodies (mainly Mings) and last ditch tackles/blocks. Saying that, our defence gave Heaton little to do today.

[Breezeblock]

I enjoyed that, which makes a refreshing change.

They all played well. Nakamba was my MOTM. Looks totally at home at this level. Calm, strong, wins it, protects it, and finds a teammate with either foot. He's going to be vital for us, I think.

It's like having Stan Petrov back

[auntiesledd]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Bloody brillant.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

I've got £20 with a manyewer that we'll finish within 3 places of them. Admittedly that was made mostly on me reckoning they'd be shite under Solskjær. Early days still, but grounds for much optimism.

You lose the bet if we finish 4 places above them ?

[paul_e]

For Hourihane's goal, Targett, an Aston Villa left back, hunts the ball down on the edge of the 'D'. Our first, fantastic first time control and lay-off of a dropping ball by an Aston Villa right back.

Great days to be alive.

And this is why plenty of people were frustrated seeing Taylor and Elmo in the team against Tottenham. Neither of them has been particularly poor this season but they're just out-of-date. Proper modern fullbacks who are as good going forward as they are defending and who have the technical skills to play in the centre of midfield are an absolute must because they're the players who will so often find themselves with the time and space to make things happen.

[Lizz]

Was a nervey finish but thank fuck we held on.

Just about managed not to spill wine over my keyboard.

[villan from luton]

Hello Premier league Aston Villa have arrived.
Back in the big time baby.
Downside is the international period and the 14 day before Brighton home

Absolute superb today . Lovely goals and was a great game with Norwich contribution in wanting to get goals and being so open , as well as defenders muddling up and giving away ball , saw a well deserved victory.
Credit Wesley for 2 goals (though Davis could have scored them and his penalty was weak af as was his attempt from penalty rebound and the free header straight at gk) as expected him to be up it today though 2nd half he wasn't exactly part of the attacks but was occupying the defence throughout .
As well as the mentions of Marvelous and Mings
I thought Targett was excellent and real thrust and pressed well to allow that goal for Hourihane.
Guilbert offered a lot going forward and el Ghazi could have done whatever he wanted but as defensive combo on that side villa were again very suspect and Norwich could have scored first half from poor defensive work from these two on the right side.

Attacking wise the flair was there and I think many of us expected chances and goals for villa due to how both we and Norwich play.

5-1 was actually a fair result and loved how the boys all celebrated together  that beautiful Douglas Luiz goal
Especially Wesley who had a dance with him !!

A real big shout to Hourihane who scored his first ever premier league goal.
This guy has worked hard to get to the premier league and worked hard to get his place in the team
A real acknowledgement to a great pro.

Grealish too for his first goal this season in the prem!
And Konsa for his first premier league minutes I believe.

Allez Allez Allez

Have not read comments since but think you are being unfair on Wesley. His first goal was superb, the second was a tap in but he was in the right place. I love Davis, but his strengths are holding the ball up, he is not a natural scorer. 4 goals n 8 games is not a bad tally for a young lad in a new country, so maybe give him a break

[Rudy65]

Now THAT feels much better

Are you talking about

A. Todays result
B. A dump you have just taken
C. A w*nk you have just had

 

Or all three within 90 mins. Just imagine that