Bournemouth - 2 Aston Villa - 2 Post-Match

[PeterWithesShin]

Emi did what we pay him for. Him making top saves is his job. Ollie did his job by assisting and scoring. Nothing undeserved about top players doing their job.

[LeeB]

I would like to apologise to the world for starting a post-match thread before the final whistle. I now realise that this was a grave error and shows disrespect for women, former slaves, trans and gays, union members, the 35,000 people in the queue for season tickets and balti pies.

The person you should be apologising to Darren is yourself, because that's who you've let down most.

[Beard82]

Great game for the neutral, no doubt.  We were lax at the back especially 1st half.  Distribution wasn't as good as usual.  Bournemouth never let us play our patient build up and that seemed to fluster a few. 
Lovely goals. 
Zaniolo's last match.

I think this is a good summary - they had a game plan and it worked well and we struggled to find answers.

Think Zaniolo will be going back in Jan and we'll be finding a replacement - he just doesn't look up to this league.  I had hopes, as hes a big lad - but he's been rubbish and getting worse. 

Think Carlos at CB without Kamara doesn't work (not sure it works with Kamara).  Konsa at right back isn't the answer as the drop-off in both right-back and center back it causes is too big.

[olaftab]

Decent point given how shit we were. Hopefully don't see Zaniolo starting for a while, especially away from home.

And maybe rested for home games😏

[ChicagoLion]

I would like to apologise to the world for starting a post-match thread before the final whistle. I now realise that this was a grave error and shows disrespect for women, former slaves, trans and gays, union members, the 35,000 people in the queue for season tickets and balti pies.

You have let the Proud Nation of France down.
Off to the guillotine.

[wolfman999]

Who was that utter coward of a referee? If he hasn't the guts to make the big decisions, like issuing second yellows when they are fully justified, he should find a different job.

[Toronto Villa]

That’s all a bit bizarre BE.

[Bad English]

Twattish then

Perhaps get a grip?

[brontebilly]

Brilliant equaliser by Ollie, fortunate point but we take it and move on. Lots of players running on empty and a couple of others running out of chances. Thought Emery had a very poor day with team selection and timing of subs too.

Martinez 8 - few brilliant saves
Konsa 3 - one brilliant tackle but proven once again that he cannot play at right back.
Carlos 2 - pub league stuff for their first and to be honest doesn't seem PL standard
Torres 5 - struggled with Solanke throughout and very poor for their second. Decent with ball
Digne 5 - a bit meh really and under pressure for his spot now
Luiz 6 - started like a boss but definitely gassed at end. Thought he could have done better for their second and missed a sitter in first half
Tielemans 4 - can't play in a two, so weak in contests and we missed Kamara terribly
McGinn 4 - running very flat, not helped by a different position every game but no surprise to see him hooked early
Bailey 7 - brilliant goal, laid one on a plate for Luiz, unlucky to be replaced
Watkins 7 - quiet throughout until his outstanding equaliser, unbelievable header
Zaniolo 2 - chance in early minutes, self belief evaporated soon after. Might not play too much more for us

Ramsey 5 - disappointing really, Duran 5 - one deflected shot and little else, Cash 7 - gave us improved balance immediately, Diaby 7 - brilliant assist late on, Moreno 6 - one decent block, might get in now.
Emery 3 - terrible team selection with Konsa at RB being torn apart in first half. Faith in Carlos badly misplaced yet again. Waiting until.73min to bring Cash in on right beggared belief.

[Small Rodent]

I would like to apologise to the world for starting a post-match thread before the final whistle. I now realise that this was a grave error and shows disrespect for women, former slaves, trans and gays, union members, the 35,000 people in the queue for season tickets and balti pies.

The person you should be apologising to Darren is yourself, because that's who you've let down most.

And there’s no golden muppet thread to slag you off on anymore BE.

[Bad English]

That’s all a bit bizarre BE.

Thnak you for your input.

[Bad English]

I would like to apologise to the world for starting a post-match thread before the final whistle. I now realise that this was a grave error and shows disrespect for women, former slaves, trans and gays, union members, the 35,000 people in the queue for season tickets and balti pies.

The person you should be apologising to Darren is yourself, because that's who you've let down most.

And there’s no golden muppet thread to slag you off on anymore BE.

Jesus wept all!

[Ian.]

I would like to apologise to the world for starting a post-match thread before the final whistle. I now realise that this was a grave error and shows disrespect for women, former slaves, trans and gays, union members, the 35,000 people in the queue for season tickets and balti pies.

If you would have posted a late dramatic 3-2 win from your time zone I’d have legged it to France and celebrated with you.

[SamTheMouse]

Daft to start this before the end of the game. Especially given how much added on time we get these days and we just scored

Agree. What a dumb thing to start it before the game finished!

The game had finished in my time zone. What is the problem bruh?

*snigger*

[olaftab]

I would like to apologise to the world for starting a post-match thread before the final whistle. I now realise that this was a grave error and shows disrespect for women, former slaves, trans and gays, union members, the 35,000 people in the queue for season tickets and balti pies.

Your misdemeanour is a casual error and we know the French are prone to this, what with Suez and all that kerfuffle, but your apology is Universally acclaimed.... I believe, not that I am in charge of the universe.