MOTD

[Somniloquism]

More of a R5 thing. But Mark Warburton. I didn't hear his commentary, just saw a few in the BBC text, but he seems a strange choice for co-commentator as he has never played at any real level or managed at much past Championship. Even his Rangers gig started during the rising from the grave. He also didn't seem to give much insight. I suppose it is better giving him the money then the braying hyenas they sometime do though.

[VillaTim]

Jonathan Pearce. ******.

Why?

Yeah, don't get the beef with Pearce, he's normally complimentary about us.

His high blood pressure commentary style normally suits our games , certainly ones like today

[olaftab]

Lineker signed off with "it was another late late show by Villa" WTF is that?  Last time was Sheff Utd at home but not a win if I remember correctly.

[Rory]

To be fair, I don't have any complaints about our coverage on MOTD - although that might be because I only watch it  when we win.

From the reaction of every single Geordie I've ever met, Shearer has one huge reason to hate us after the last game of '08/'09, but I find him always very positive about us.

Tonight, they rightly pointed out that we could've been 5-0 up at HT, but weren't. Luton then got back into it, including opportunities to win it, but in the end we did; overall it was deserved, and then went into an analysis of how excellent Ollie is.

All fine by me.

[kippaxvilla2]

Agreed I expected them to go on about Luton’s pluckiness but they didn’t.

[Rory]

Agreed I expected them to go on about Luton’s pluckiness but they didn’t.

Nope, and they could've done.

As per the comments in the match and post-match threads, we should've won that much more comfortably than we did.

But MOTD spoke mainly about us and how good we were when we played our game.

No complaints from me. I think they're treating us as a serious team.

[CT Villan]

Thought the MOTD pundits were measured and got their analysis spot on tonight. Unlike the NBC comedy duo of Peter Drury and Lee Dixon who were abysmal and almost as biased as the ref.

[aldridgeboy]

I also only watch when we win.
Shearer in particular is a very good pundit. Very balanced. Even with Newcastle where you’d forgive him for being biased.

[Rory]

I also only watch when we win.
Shearer in particular is a very good pundit. Very balanced. Even with Newcastle where you’d forgive him for being biased.

Agreed.

[Demitri_C]

I have no complaints about yesterday's coverage. Thought it was very good for a Villa point of view. Luton git hardly any  which was harsh as they did very well yesterday

Personally hope luton stay up i admire their guts and determination

[Risso]

Lineker signed off with "it was another late late show by Villa" WTF is that?  Last time was Sheff Utd at home but not a win if I remember correctly.

I think he meant "another" as in another game on last night's MOTD where a team scored a late winner (eg Liverpool) not 'another Villa game' if that makes sense.

[Somniloquism]

Lineker signed off with "it was another late late show by Villa" WTF is that?  Last time was Sheff Utd at home but not a win if I remember correctly.

I think he meant "another" as in another game on last night's MOTD where a team scored a late winner (eg Liverpool) not 'another Villa game' if that makes sense.

Also aren't we top or close to top for scoring in the last 10 minutes (although we are definitely top for first half goals).

[Rigadon]

Jonathan Pearce. ******.

Why?

You know what, I watched it back this morning and I have no idea what I was so cross about.  That’ll teach me (again) not post on here when a bit tired and emotional!  Apologies to Mr Pearce are due. 

[olaftab]

More of a R5 thing. But Mark Warburton. I didn't hear his commentary, just saw a few in the BBC text, but he seems a strange choice for co-commentator as he has never played at any real level or managed at much past Championship. Even his Rangers gig started during the rising from the grave. He also didn't seem to give much insight. I suppose it is better giving him the money then the braying hyenas they sometime do though.

With you there. I don't mind people from football in general being part of the studio discussion team but the pro making in-match comments in a PL games needs to be that level player. I want to know what was possible/impossible and what was really good/bad from a person who experienced it at the highest level.

[olaftab]

Lineker signed off with "it was another late late show by Villa" WTF is that?  Last time was Sheff Utd at home but not a win if I remember correctly.

I think he meant "another" as in another game on last night's MOTD where a team scored a late winner (eg Liverpool) not 'another Villa game' if that makes sense.

OK, that would be appropriate.