Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle Utd - post match thread

[sid1964]

Poor game with 2 very average teams, the highlight was the Ings goal but apart from that and the Penalty, I don,t think we had many other shots on target

We will do well to finish higher than 11th this season based on our 2 performances so far this season

Newcastle will do well to avoid relegation

[The Fish]

Howay lads, take him back. It's not funny any more. Bruce even sounds like a name that should be said in a West Midlands accent, not a Geordie one.

No surprise he's trying to misdirect and moan about decisions, but we weren't good enough. Could it have been a penalty? Yeah, maybe, the offside was marginal I guess. Was it a handball? Yes, maybe, I dunno any more.

But none of that matters because we just weren't good enough. Not a single shot on target. We looked knackered after about 15 minutes.

Still, there's 108pts to play for and we'll only need about 40. Norwich look like they're just happy to be here, so there's one spot. After that it'll be 2 from Burnley, Brighton, Palace, Southampton, Watford, Wolves (maybe?) and Newcastle.

[Meanwood Villa]

Why does this thread get booted-off the main forum so quickly? No one really goes into Match Thread & Player Ratings...

Anyway, haven't seen anyone mention it but was there a special tannoy announcement for the returning Ashley Young or any crowd/Ashley love-reciprocation etc. ?
It's been 10 years, let's show some emotion...

Nothing special. Just a little nod as team was being announced and there was no crowd love in either.

It felt odd in a nice way encouraging Ashley to get the ball in. Like I'd gone back in time.

[Meanwood Villa]

Howay lads, take him back. It's not funny any more. Bruce even sounds like a name that should be said in a West Midlands accent, not a Geordie one.

No surprise he's trying to misdirect and moan about decisions, but we weren't good enough. Could it have been a penalty? Yeah, maybe, the offside was marginal I guess. Was it a handball? Yes, maybe, I dunno any more.

But none of that matters because we just weren't good enough. Not a single shot on target. We looked knackered after about 15 minutes.

Still, there's 108pts to play for and we'll only need about 40. Norwich look like they're just happy to be here, so there's one spot. After that it'll be 2 from Burnley, Brighton, Palace, Southampton, Watford, Wolves (maybe?) and Newcastle.

Hard to judge with Norwich given they have probably played the top two. Difficult for us to gauge at the moment who we will be competing with. Agreed that you look like you will struggle. We didn't play well at the weekend really but it was a relatively straightforward win.

[Nev]

Why does this thread get booted-off the main forum so quickly? No one really goes into Match Thread & Player Ratings...

Anyway, haven't seen anyone mention it but was there a special tannoy announcement for the returning Ashley Young or any crowd/Ashley love-reciprocation etc. ?
It's been 10 years, let's show some emotion...

Nothing special. Just a little nod as team was being announced and there was no crowd love in either.

It felt odd in a nice way encouraging Ashley to get the ball in. Like I'd gone back in time.

Me and another bloke shouted "skin him Ash!" almost in unison at one point as he approached a defender on the edge of the penalty area.
After just two games he looks like a very astute signing and the love will come back but he did sign for Newton Heath so it will take time.

[The Fish]

Hard to judge with Norwich given they have probably played the top two. Difficult for us to gauge at the moment who we will be competing with. Agreed that you look like you will struggle. We didn't play well at the weekend really but it was a relatively straightforward win.

Aye, they've played the top two, but they've not really strengthened and their DoF says they're happy to be one of the top 24 teams. Seems like they're fairly content to Yo-Yo for the foreseeable.

I think we should be fine. We've good 'keepers, and decent attackers, the defenders are... adequate. The issue isn't with the first 11. It's the manager and the lack of depth.

[eamonn]

I would have thought that Chelsea are favourites to finish ahead of Liverpool and Citeh.

[dcdavecollett]

Again, Ramsey's ability to transfer the ball quickly made a difference. Whenever we move the ball quickly, we play better and JJ makes this happen. His greater physical strength and willingness to take the ball on his left foot is also noted.

Lucky win, what with the wet rain and everything...