Aston Villa v Burnley Post Match Thread

[Astnor]

We cant really defend as we used to. We used to control games after having a lead, now we where pushed all the way by a 10 men Burnley at home. The high line isnt working good enough an also we looked all over the place in the closing minutes as we did all second half at OT. Three point all that matter so pleased of course but if we dont shapen up it dosent look good for the new year.

[Axl Rose]

Very unenjoyable at times.

But three points.

Carlos and Lenglet don't fill me with much confidence, and Diaby needs finishing practice.

Up the fucking Villa

[AV84]

Be interesting to see who we send out against Middlesbrough next week. Between injuries, the busy schedule, and players just not being in form, it's difficult to know what to be doing.

[Villan82]

We cant really defend as we used to. We used to control games after having a lead, now we where pushed all the way by a 10 men Burnley at home. The high line isnt working good enough an also we looked all over the place in the closing minutes as we did all second half at OT. Three point all that matert so pleased of course but if we dont shapen up it dosent look good for the new year.

A breather and time with the coaches on the training ground will iron that out.

In two weeks we just played the two strongest teams, two sides scraping for every point and Man U away on Boxing Day.

[Grande Pablo]

Created more chances, but again the high line is getting found out.  Need RB desperately so Konsa can get back on the middle with Pau.
Diaby back to something resembling his early season form.  Onwards & upwards.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Watkins should have had two, both straight at the keeper, at least he provided two great assists. Diaby should have scored 3 or 4. Poor in attack and wobbly in defence with a midfield that never looked fully in control. Right now I'm just delighted with a win and three points.

[TopDeck113]

A win is a win and after the last two games that's what we needed.   Hopefully we can now beat Boro in the Cup and be rested up for the Everton and Newcastle games. 

[Nelly]

One thing that does stand out for me is that Emery is massively overachieving with essentially someone else's squad.

[Toronto Villa]

Any decent result for Fulham tomorrow sees us 2nd on New Year’s Day. That would be beyond remarkable when we take a breath and just realize how far we’ve come.

[RichardBatchelor]

I thought going forward we were fine, but Carlos and Lenglet were absolutely dreadful. Need Pau and Ezri back in there asap.

[Mellin]

*Looks around match thread. Looks around post-match thread. Surveys the wreckage*

Erm...lads, we're joint top.

[PeterWithesShin]

We've now scored 10 league goals this season from 85+ mins, winning us 10 points. Plus a number of others from 70-85 mins. Hell of a lot of character and good attitude in this squad.

[TonyD]

Played 8 games in December.

Have only 3 or 4 in January.

We will be flying again.   

Looking forward to a new RB in 31 hours time.

[Drummond]

We've had worse years on the pitch than 2023.

As many wins in 2023 as in 2021 and 2022 combined.

[Gareth]

42 points by NY is phenomenal

Feels like we have asked some of the same players go to the well so many times, need to be cute over next fortnight and get some of them a proper break either side of cup game.  Also by the Everton game sincerely hope we have Konsa and Torres back as centre backs.

Might have been hard word but getting the points was paramount…well done boys