Aston Villa 1 Jorge Mendes clients 1 post match thread.

[manic-road]

First half we were so slow in our build up, we didn't look to have any urgency at all. Second half the first 20 minutes we were quicker with our passing then started to slow the play again.

The subs made a big impact and well done Danny Ings, he looks so more assured in front of goal compared to Watkins.

Looked like the traffic wardens were out in force last night especially around Priory Rd, I didn't know they work a night shift.

[nigel]

I know Bailey missed that chance and he’s taken it really hard apparently judging by his reactions at the end of the game and immediately on social media. But he clearly gives a shit about playing well. And it’s not always going to happen for him. He’s a very emotional person and player and will have ups and downs. I think long term he will flourish under Emery. He can learn from tonight.

Danny Ings is a proper goal scorer. Watkins can work hard all night but he’s not going to have that ability that Ings naturally has.

Agree
Just seen Bailey’s chance.
Given peoples reaction I thought he’d missed an open goal from a metre out.
Had a bit of a bounce on the ball, and going away from goal, which made it awkward.
Even if he’d got it on target, which in fairness he should have, the defender would most likely got to it.
If anything maybe he shouldn’t have taken the shot first time

[KevinGage]

That's about three games out of four their midfield have left us chasing shadows now.

They have quality, and with another forward, should stop up.

We need at least another no 10/a player who can break the lines if Buendia can't cut it there. And a pacey option from the bench (Sarr) for when Bailey is off colour. Didn't look like he fancied it from the off. In his defence, at least he looks bothered by the after match reaction.

[Clampy]

I dont think we should be too hard on the performance really. A bit of credit needs to go to Wolves as well, they were excellent in that first half.

I like that Emery is not afraid to drag off players who are not at it, regardless of who they are. I thought the Digne change  was a bit of a waste of a sub at the time but it was spot on.

[LeeB]

I dont think we should be too hard on the performance really. A bit of credit needs to go to Wolves as well, they were excellent in that first half.

I like that Emery is not afraid to drag off players who are not at it, regardless of who they are. I thought the Digne change  was a bit of a waste of a sub at the time but it was spot on.

Yeah, me too. It's really good for the squad, keeps those with the shirt on their toes and those without know they will get a chance

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Poor 1st half, improved in the 2nd. When we establish consistency we'll be a force. Tbf I expected 3 points from the last 2 games and ended with 4, so we're heading in the right direction. Bailey's miss was down to his poor 1st touch forcing him wider than he needed to go. Onto the start of our cup run. UTV!

[Goldenballs]

Did Coutinho touch the ball?

He dictated and controlled the game second half?

We must've been watching different games. I thought he flitted about a bit but never got into the game.

[LukeJames]

Interesting how animated Ings was when he scored, his celebrations are usually quite casual.

[DB]

Awful 1st half, the balance of midfield was wrong. He changed it and 2nd half much better. I though Digne looked limited - turns back too often. Buendia is a frustrating player, can look world class but does also give the ball away a lot.

[Dr Butler]

Interesting how animated Ings was when he scored, his celebrations are usually quite casual.

maybe he just dislikes the dogheads ? 

UTV
The Doc

[darren woolley]

Not very good first half better second.

[brontebilly]

First half Wolves dominated, 2nd half we did well and maybe could of snatched a win - but a fair result

Thought the Wolves number 3 who came on as sub, looked an excellent player

Ait Nouri. Left midfielder. He’s been good. He won’t be there much longer if he’s got any ambition.

His poor touch allowed Cash to get back and clear. Ridiculous how we were caught like that on the counter from our set piece. Cash slipped soon after and Ait Nouri thankfully put it straight at Martinez. Wolves had a lot of promising openings, they badly need a new forward.

[Monty]

One sleep later and the positives are starting to settle a bit. We're going to play a bit shit sometimes, and to have scrapped a draw and arguably should've won isn't too bad. Also, we do have a manager who genuinely changes things around when they're not working, this is good.

[LeeB]

One sleep later and the positives are starting to settle a bit. We're going to play a bit shit sometimes, and to have scrapped a draw and arguably should've won isn't too bad. Also, we do have a manager who genuinely changes things around when they're not working, this is good.

It makes watching the game far less depressing knowing that even though we're struggling at a point in the match, you're confident the manager will react as opposed to sitting there thinking "we're fucked" after 10 minutes

[Exeter 77]

I think we saw the difference between Matty Cash the Championship winger and Matty Cash the international full back last night. He seemed to most effective when he didn't have to worry about what was behind him.