Aston Villa v Sheff United Post Match Thread

[tomd2103]

We looked a lot more solid and organised than I thought would be. We did ok overall although it's a shame we didn't take advantage of the decent amount of corners we had. As for their goal, we got away with it and I'll take that after the shit decisions VAR dished our way earlier on this season.

Agree with that summation Clampy and I felt it was a decent enough performance given the circumstances, but the same old problems were there again.

Nyland and the back four look like they could make a costly error at any moment (though I thought Targett and Mings did pretty well), and Nyland's slip up probably costs us the game if the tech hadn't failed.

 Luiz and Hourihane looked OK in midfield until Sheff Utd upped the tempo in midfield and then they disappeared.  Marvelous came on and lost possession in a dangerous area and both El Ghazi and Trezeguet just don't look up to the level.

On the plus, I thought Davis did well and thought Jack improved as the game went on.  Thought Dean should have shifted him to the middle when McGinn went off, as he was just starting to look threatening in central areas.

Nowhere near as bad as where we were when the season halted and somewhat back to where we were at the start of the season, where there was definitely some promise, but just that feeling that bit of quality is missing in a few key areas and it could be costly.

[AsTallAsLions]

Avoid losing against Chelsea and we have every chance of staying up. If we lose, we're right back in the shitter.

It really is the finest of margins from here to Wham on D-Day, but I fear a draw and a loss would knock our morale right back to where it was.

[Footy-Vill]

Considering whatsomore was at stake . Needed to go all out and win that match.
And we could have done.
Had the luck of course but the amount of corners ,yet rather weak efforts from them , cost us. And could cost is dear.
Disappointed Villa players didn't push on some more.
Nakamba and Trezeguet looked completely lost with the ball at their feet.
Hause , Konsa and Mings are so causal on the ball.
 I guess JT has told them to be composed in possession and don't rush.
Not a care in the world.
Mings did well upteem times getting ball down the channels and thought could make more of that.
Left side attacking was particularly strong.
Like to see KD and Samatta start next match v Chelsea.
Really Deano should have had 2 up top at some point as it's 0-0 had to push for the win.

Glad Targett didn't get injured !
Not sure on Douglas Luiz seems to coast.
He's not bothered if villa stay up or not how he plays doesn't give us enough drive.
El Ghazi forever the enigma should have played a one two with Grealish but instead went looking for a penalty.

Which actually could have been given.

At least we didn't lose.

Up the villa!

[OzVilla]

Haven't seen the game as was a 3am KO here but i'd have taken a draw prior to the game.  We needed to start solid and lay a foundation after shipping goals left right and centre before the break. Not really worried about not scoring as we've been consistent scorers this season, its defensively where we've let ourselves down.

Of course we'd have loved a win but really couldn't afford to start with another defeat. Surprised he didn't start with Samatta, another Smith decision I couldn't get my head around.

[Ads]

Overall not bad. Felt you could tell the lasf 20 minutes that it was petering out for a draw as both teams tired.

The subs made no meaningful impact either, which is my main worry with this 5 sub nonsense, as we just lack the depth.

That said, bar the goal line fumble, we defended well, kept a nice shape and I think Dougie was my man of the match. Screen well, used his strength and nouse with a tactical foul.

McGinn off the pace, Jack always involved without ever dominating. We played some decent stuff, caused a lot of problems with our balls into the box and I felt created some good openings.

We were the better side and that's a pleasing turn around. This extra game could put us in good stead ahead of Chelsea.

[wince]

We didn’t lose. But on the radio was rather dull but oddly encouraging. Need to work better tactics than pas to Grealish and hope!

[eamonn]

Dougie saved Nakambas bacon after that horrible loose ball across our goal. A really mature performance from Luiz I thought. Looks like he's been working hard in pre-season.

[adrenachrome]

Luiz was good and looked like the DCM we have been lacking.
Targett was much improved, particularly going forward.
When I saw the formation was 4-3-3, I thought "here we go gung-ho" again, but we had a good shape when they attacked.
Pleased overall.

[Nunkin1965]

I found the whole thing a completely bizarre watch considering I’ve missed about 5 home games since Dr Jo was manager.
I also reflected on the fact that approximately the same number as our capacity have lost their lives since the last time Aston Villa kicked a football.
To me it really doesn’t matter what division we’re in next season.
At least we’ll be around to watch it.

[Perthvillan]

I wasn't sure what to expect really but I thought we did okay.
Yes, they could have won if the Goal Line Tech had been working but that would have been an injustice.
I thought we started really well and over the whole game we were the better side.
We opened them up a few times and their keeper had a great game.
I can see why Smith likes Davis. He is so good at holding the ball up and just needs a goal.
He did really well to hold off the defender for his shot at goal (good save by their keeper).
I am okay with the point and I think we will be better for playing before most of the other clubs.
Bring on Chelski.
UTV

[robbo1874]

Overall not bad. Felt you could tell the lasf 20 minutes that it was petering out for a draw as both teams tired.

The subs made no meaningful impact either, which is my main worry with this 5 sub nonsense, as we just lack the depth.

That said, bar the goal line fumble, we defended well, kept a nice shape and I think Dougie was my man of the match. Screen well, used his strength and nouse with a tactical foul.

McGinn off the pace, Jack always involved without ever dominating. We played some decent stuff, caused a lot of problems with our balls into the box and I felt created some good openings.

We were the better side and that's a pleasing turn around. This extra game could put us in good stead ahead of Chelsea.

i’d struggle to pick a Villa MOTM. It was a fairly solid team effort. Grealish, Hause, Davies, Houriane, all decent. That ball through to El Ghazi (I think) by Grealish down the right was superb. If Davies timed his  run a fraction quicker, that’s a goal. MOTM was probably Henderson, which says a lot about how Villa went.

[sid1964]

First half  - it reminded me of watching Wimbledon in the late 80's - too many hit and hope balls to Davies, who battled well.

Second half we improved (but that did not take much doing) a poor game.

Highlight for me was the pass by Grealish in the 2nd half - fantastic

We will need to improve on Sunday if we are to beat Chelsea

[RamboandBruno]

Now Tv crashed on me so only saw 2nd half. Thought we were better side, although they had their spells. As we need wins Dean has to find a way of both moving jack to a central role and getting Samatta and Davies in the side. If not 3 at the back and wing backs, then nakamba shielding the back four, Luiz and McGinn in the Centre, Grealish in front of them and Samatta wide of Davies, will El Ghazi and Hourihane dropping out.

[nigel]

Think Nyland is a bit unfortunate to be getting this stick for ‘That goal’, if he hadn’t made contact with KD he was all clear.
I thought his reaction was excellent, too. He knew the ball was probably over, but pushed the ball to the post and kept his cool. Going back to the Enkelmann faux pas, he panicked and made the refs mind up.

[PaulWinch again]

Dougie saved Nakambas bacon after that horrible loose ball across our goal. A really mature performance from Luiz I thought. Looks like he's been working hard in pre-season.

Yes Douglas was really good. Marvellous was not.