Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Post-Match

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Watching Duran's goal, and it is a brilliant goal, and I get why he'd want to celebrate it, but I notice Watkins goes straight for the ball in the net, presumably to try to get the game restarted as quickly as possible. Not a complaint against Duran, but it's always interesting to see the more experienced players reactions in these situations.

They were going mad at him on the bench to get on with the game.

And dig them out of a hole? Emery has to take his share of the blame for the average performance we put in today and credit for the subs.

We had all summer to replace Young and what did they do; nada. I think a proper right sided wing back will be top of our shopping list come January. For all his effort Cash is no wing back. He looked far more comfortable dropping back when Bailey came on.

[Richard E]

Just seen Duran’s goal again online and it was even more of a peach than it looked in the flesh.

[clash city rocker]

Just seen Duran’s goal again online and it was even more of a peach than it looked in the flesh.

Class

[Somniloquism]

I was shocked when the ref was sent to review it on screen and he still gave it. Correct decision based on the one angle on Sky. However, although I suspect Luiz would still have scored a retake, Diaby was well encroaching when Luiz scored and could / should have had it called back. He is too pacey for his own good (plus Luiz did one of those shitty stutter kicks).

[Bad English]

Those shitty run-ups are ace when we score through.

[AV84]

Watching Duran's goal, and it is a brilliant goal, and I get why he'd want to celebrate it, but I notice Watkins goes straight for the ball in the net, presumably to try to get the game restarted as quickly as possible. Not a complaint against Duran, but it's always interesting to see the more experienced players reactions in these situations.

They were going mad at him on the bench to get on with the game.

And dig them out of a hole? Emery has to take his share of the blame for the average performance we put in today and credit for the subs.

We had all summer to replace Young and what did they do; nada. I think a proper right sided wing back will be top of our shopping list come January. For all his effort Cash is no wing back. He looked far more comfortable dropping back when Bailey came on.

Have you quoted the wrong post there? Your reply seems completely unrelated.

[Ian.]

Just seen Duran’s goal again online and it was even more of a peach than it looked in the flesh.

Yeah me too. His first touch and technique was outstanding.

[jwarry]

I was shocked when the ref was sent to review it on screen and he still gave it. Correct decision based on the one angle on Sky. However, although I suspect Luiz would still have scored a retake, Diaby was well encroaching when Luiz scored and could / should have had it called back. He is too pacey for his own good (plus Luiz did one of those shitty stutter kicks).

Was looking at the Palace fans forum and they seem to be accepting it because the rules have changed. News to me !?!

[jwarry]

Watching Duran's goal, and it is a brilliant goal, and I get why he'd want to celebrate it, but I notice Watkins goes straight for the ball in the net, presumably to try to get the game restarted as quickly as possible. Not a complaint against Duran, but it's always interesting to see the more experienced players reactions in these situations.

They were going mad at him on the bench to get on with the game.

And dig them out of a hole? Emery has to take his share of the blame for the average performance we put in today and credit for the subs.

We had all summer to replace Young and what did they do; nada. I think a proper right sided wing back will be top of our shopping list come January. For all his effort Cash is no wing back. He looked far more comfortable dropping back when Bailey came on.

I’m confused, does Unai take the blame for a poor performance or credit for the subs turning it around?

[Bad English]

It was a bit of a fiasco the time it took. If you have five or six of those decisions per game with the ref umming and aahing in front of the screen you'll be getting the night service home. I hate VAR*

*Except when we get the decision. Obviously.

[LeeB]

Everyone around me thought that penalty would be overturned, it looked clean in real time

[Astnor]

Watching Duran's goal, and it is a brilliant goal, and I get why he'd want to celebrate it, but I notice Watkins goes straight for the ball in the net, presumably to try to get the game restarted as quickly as possible. Not a complaint against Duran, but it's always interesting to see the more experienced players reactions in these situations.

They were going mad at him on the bench to get on with the game.

And dig them out of a hole? Emery has to take his share of the blame for the average performance we put in today and credit for the subs.

We had all summer to replace Young and what did they do; nada. I think a proper right sided wing back will be top of our shopping list come January. For all his effort Cash is no wing back. He looked far more comfortable dropping back when Bailey came on.

I totally agree with this about both Emery and Cash. As a telly commentator said about Cash (at Anfield - I think) "I dont think he has the footwork ..". If we had not got the penalty and lost the game questions could have been raised about Emery s work for preparing the team and squad for this season IMO (yes its a couple of IF s there but was close to a worrying defat today at home by a Palace team without three or four of their best players).

[Meanwood Villa]

I have to admit all the umming and ahhing added to the drama in the stadium. The roar when he still gave it. Then "oh shit, we've still got to score it".

Love an injury time clincher to make it safe as well.

[langleylions]

ffs can we just stop with the ripple of questioning the best manager we have had for nearly 30 years 🙄

[kippaxvilla2]

I have to admit all the umming and ahhing added to the drama in the stadium. The roar when he still gave it. Then "oh shit, we've still got to score it".

Love an injury time clincher to make it safe as well.

I love an injury time clencher.