West Ham vs Aston Villa match thread

[Nelly]

They're a physical bunch and we're getting dominated a bit. Of course, the referee is indulging them.

It's weird to see how much the refs now choose to let go, after years of fouls for the slightest thing.

[Nelly]

That was a better spell from us. Nice from Ramsey and Coutinho.

[NorthYvillan]

Their right back is getting away with a lot

[Toronto Villa]

They're a physical bunch and we're getting dominated a bit. Of course, the referee is indulging them.

It's weird to see how much the refs now choose to let go, after years of fouls for the slightest thing.

I’m fine with that as long as it’s consistent. When we watch how often Man City foul and get away with it, niggly little fouls to break up opponents flow, that’s what needs to be stamped out.

[Stinkin_Thinkin]

west ham letting us have loads of ball but we can't get close to their 18 yard.

[SamTheMouse]

It turns out a team's league position is directly related to their ability to be cynical fouling bastards every time they lose possession.

Guardiola's legacy to the sport. I hope he's proud of himself.

[Toronto Villa]

Better play by us. Corner

[Nelly]

They're a physical bunch and we're getting dominated a bit. Of course, the referee is indulging them.

It's weird to see how much the refs now choose to let go, after years of fouls for the slightest thing.

I’m fine with that as long as it’s consistent. When we watch how often Man City foul and get away with it, niggly little fouls to break up opponents flow, that’s what needs to be stamped out.

Agreed - 'rotational fouling', as someone on here put it.

[Rigadon]

that should be a penalty.  He has completely cleaned Watkins out

[AlexAlexCropley]

Think we're on top

[Chris_Jephcott]

Nice passage of play from us resulting in a corner.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Keeper nowhere near the ball and clatters Ollie.

[Axl Rose]

No penalty?

[Chris_Jephcott]

Mings wins free kick in a promising position.

[BC Villain]

Digne injured, Young on.

Lucky we weren't stupid enough to let our other full back snd player of the year last season go to help Newcastle stay up........