Aston Villa vs Burnley Post Match Thread

[Mister E]

I have to say that the level of vitriol on the Match Thread and the degree of negativity on this thread is saddening. Yes, we should have won; yes, we missed a number of good chances; yes, some players are not to the high standard to which some on here aspire.
However, over the last three games we have played some really good football, created lots of chances and extended the experience of a number of players getting Premier League football.
We are a team in transition; characterised by inconsistency. We're getting better and are light years away from last season.
AEG got dog's abuse on twitter: read the match thread back (and there are some of my comments on there!) and this thread and - perhaps - reflect on whether the abuse is confined to twitter.

[SoccerHQ]

I was more annoyed after West Ham compared to tonight.

With key players out I thought it would be a draw beforehand and a disjointed performance so was pleased with how we played tonight.

Even though we got into loads of good positions too many were just grasscutter style shots compared to West Ham where we had the missed penalty, Trez missing again from 6 yards and then of course the VAR robbery so that was a much better quality of chance to win the game compared to what we had tonight.

Cash, Konsa, luiz and Barkley all back and starting at the weekend and I'm confident we'll win that by a few games.

[mcgrath_85]

It was criminal not to sign another striker in the summer.

[Lsvilla]

I have to say that the level of vitriol on the Match Thread and the degree of negativity on this thread is saddening. Yes, we should have won; yes, we missed a number of good chances; yes, some players are not to the high standard to which some on here aspire.
However, over the last three games we have played some really good football, created lots of chances and extended the experience of a number of players getting Premier League football.
We are a team in transition; characterised by inconsistency. We're getting better and are light years away from last season.
AEG got dog's abuse on twitter: read the match thread back (and there are some of my comments on there!) and this thread and - perhaps - reflect on whether the abuse is confined to twitter.

I agree with this. Thought we dominated. Again. Yes there’s work to do but it was a thin line we stayed the right side of last season and are definitely going in the right direction.

[Mister E]

It was criminal not to sign another striker in the summer.

You not happy with this season?

[Sexual Ealing]

Burnley really spoiled itself match and led Villa to playing poor and below levels.
Disappointing and Villa only team likely to win just an off day on finishing.
Do wish Grealish would shoot a lot more and AEG needs to carry ball further closer to goal before his shots
Traore too needs to be a lot more quicker

Another night AEG gets a hat trick
Hause scores one of his headers
Mings scores his header

Onto Sunday and push on for a win
Can see Burnley have only scores 6 goals this season they are terrible

Plenty of positives central defence was solid dealing with the Burnley 'attack'
Elmo and Nakamba nothing but solid and excellent in their roles but not spectacular
They could handle this match but against opposition I would leave them out
Well played to Watkins who took one in the face with the ball but carried on

I agree with every word, footy.

[PaulTheVillan]

We had nothing from the bench tonight. We really could have done with signing another striker in the summer. Just someone who could make an impact late on, Davis ain’t that player. Hourihane will be off in January.

[mcgrath_85]

It was criminal not to sign another striker in the summer.

You not happy with this season?

I am happy yes. What’s that got to do with my striker point?

[Meanwood Villa]

Frustrating night. Arguably pinched a win on Saturday but let one slip tonight. Swings and roundabouts. We look miles better than last season.

[Ads]

This is what 12-8th looks like.

Which is much better compared to 19-16th we had last season.

[pelty]

I think AEG had a decent game save the obvious; I wish we had better, but we definitely could have worse. I see some who are optimistic about Traore and I envy your ability to find sunshine in dark places, but I just do not see it. For me, he is a poor man's Arjen Robben who lacks the pace and clinical finishing that made his lack of a right foot forgivable on most occasions. I would have preferred to have seen Ramsey in the starting lineup ahead of Traore and nothing I saw changed that.

[Risso]

I have to say that the level of vitriol on the Match Thread and the degree of negativity on this thread is saddening. Yes, we should have won; yes, we missed a number of good chances; yes, some players are not to the high standard to which some on here aspire.
However, over the last three games we have played some really good football, created lots of chances and extended the experience of a number of players getting Premier League football.
We are a team in transition; characterised by inconsistency. We're getting better and are light years away from last season.
AEG got dog's abuse on twitter: read the match thread back (and there are some of my comments on there!) and this thread and - perhaps - reflect on whether the abuse is confined to twitter.

Good evening Mother Theresa.

[Malandro]

I have to say that the level of vitriol on the Match Thread and the degree of negativity on this thread is saddening. Yes, we should have won; yes, we missed a number of good chances; yes, some players are not to the high standard to which some on here aspire.
However, over the last three games we have played some really good football, created lots of chances and extended the experience of a number of players getting Premier League football.
We are a team in transition; characterised by inconsistency. We're getting better and are light years away from last season.
AEG got dog's abuse on twitter: read the match thread back (and there are some of my comments on there!) and this thread and - perhaps - reflect on whether the abuse is confined to twitter.

I have no idea about the abuse players get on Twitter, but El Ghazi was dreadful tonight.
Very similar to performances last season.

Great guy, and without doubt, instrumental in our promotion. He's not good enough for this level.

[Ian.]

Burnley really spoiled itself match and led Villa to playing poor and below levels.
Disappointing and Villa only team likely to win just an off day on finishing.
Do wish Grealish would shoot a lot more and AEG needs to carry ball further closer to goal before his shots
Traore too needs to be a lot more quicker

Another night AEG gets a hat trick
Hause scores one of his headers
Mings scores his header

Onto Sunday and push on for a win
Can see Burnley have only scores 6 goals this season they are terrible

Plenty of positives central defence was solid dealing with the Burnley 'attack'
Elmo and Nakamba nothing but solid and excellent in their roles but not spectacular
They could handle this match but against opposition I would leave them out
Well played to Watkins who took one in the face with the ball but carried on

I agree with every word, footy.

Me too. Very positive performance, just let down by the final shot on goal or decision making.

[Sexual Ealing]

I think Traore knows all the notes he needs to play, just not yet the order in which to play them. Hopefully that will come. He hasn't had a lot of time on the pitch in league games yet.