Wolves 0-1 Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[Gareth]

Winning ugly is far preferable to losing prettily.

We were nowhere near our best but once Jasper Carrot decided every foul was a card he killed the game.  We’ve read this week that we are the only team whose press has got better this season, with refereeing like that you can’t press & tackle.

Thought the keeper and centre halves did well today, we largely shut down Adama which was as much from him being wasteful Adama as it was from our closing down on him.

Wolves double teaming Jack was something we didn’t really take advantage of but we were probably doing the same on Adama.

Traore for me hasn’t quite settled into the pattern of play, hopefully that is a matter of time rather than being something that doesn’t happen.

Anwar, you are now off the naughty step for the bottle job against Everton at end of last season :-)

Ps - reminder to some that we did actually win the game :-)

[Risso]

They don’t look like the side from last season, something not right at the Dingles. Long may it continue.

I've no idea why they sold Jota, he was excellent for them. Such a good player.

I'd guess they didn't have much choice, without any proof whatsoever I think if Mendes wants a player sold and some profit then he goes. I think any team in the league would miss Jiminez, the replacement looked a little raw despite hitting the post.

Playing for the current league champions under a manager like Klopp is a no brainer for most players.  Fending off Man U is one thing, not sure Jack would be here if Liverpool had come calling.

[olaftab]

I've no idea why they sold Jota, he was excellent for them. Such a good player.

Don't forget they are still a small club from a sad little town. Their natural place is second tier.

[enigma]

They sold Jota and Jarvis, Traore is miles off the form of last season, and Jiminez got a nasty head inury.

Not sure selling Jarvis 8 years ago has had much impact this year tbh.

[tomd2103]

They sold Jota and Jarvis, Traore is miles off the form of last season, and Jiminez got a nasty head inury.

Yep, they have been fortunate over the past few seasons that they had very few injuries and that pretty much every player they signed seemed to work out.

We saw last season how thin their squad was in that League Cup tie, so it is no real surprise they are not doing as well now they have had a few injuries.

[Sexual Ealing]

I've no idea why they sold Jota, he was excellent for them. Such a good player.

Don't forget they are still a small club from a sad little town. Their natural place is second tier.

This is the truth.

[Bad English]

We certainly FTFEDF!

The two French commentators on RMC Sports were loving it. On 90 minutes they were saying it might be 0-0 but it's been a cracking match.

[dave.woodhall]

I've no idea why they sold Jota, he was excellent for them. Such a good player.

Don't forget they are still a small club from a sad little town. Their natural place is second tier.

There is nothing sad about the home of orange chips and the Great Western.

[clash city rocker]

Totally over the moon getting 3 pts. Lots to discuss for sure with the main point being about refs being consistent. However when you compare us to 12 months ago a minor miracle has happened and I will take that everyday of the week.

[Meanwood Villa]

Makes the weekend so much better with a win under our belts doesn't it?

Would have taken 0-0 but delighted with the smash and grab. We look hard to beat away from home.

[PeterWithe]

They sold Jota and Jarvis, Traore is miles off the form of last season, and Jiminez got a nasty head inury.

Not sure selling Jarvis 8 years ago has had much impact this year tbh.

I was scratching my head there as well, I take it Docherty was the player meant.

[rougegorge]

Makes the weekend so much better with a win under our belts doesn't it?

Would have taken 0-0 but delighted with the smash and grab. We look hard to beat away from home.

I agree as I would have taken a point , although it wasn't a total smash and grab. They had some good chances but we weren't under the cosh for long periods.

Generally the defence was solid again which was a big plus.

Dean set the tone by booking players early on and then took it from there.

I wasn't sure again about Traore and I actually though Ramsey was very quiet although that's in the context of a full league debut.

[Exeter 77]

Interview with the match winner. Interesting that Jack gave him the ball for the penalty.

https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1337768731758514176?s=09

[olaftab]

They sold Jota and Jarvis, Traore is miles off the form of last season, and Jiminez got a nasty head inury.

Not sure selling Jarvis 8 years ago has had much impact this year tbh.

I was scratching my head there as well, I take it Docherty was the player meant.

Yes just checked and it's  Matthew Doherty knowns as Jarvis.

[ez]

We're in the villa!