Aston Villa v Burnley Post Match Thread

[Gareth]

I think Duran could be a quality player.  he is very raw - and needs to grow up mentally - but I think there is some serious talent there

He’s very young still too…remember when O’Reiily came on the other week it was the day before his 20th birthday…it was also the day after Duran’s 20th also.

He’s one of those players who can have impact because if his team mates don’t know what he is gonna do the opponent doesn’t either

[algy]

No luck involved. We were the better side, and we won.

This all day long.

Oh and Bailey is the dogs bollocks. I could watch him all day long.

I was in fits of laughter with my dad at some of his tricks today. Absolutely love the guy, brilliant player

[KevinGage]

Thought that if I'd been a Burnley fan I'd have come away livid from that.

Defo. But fcuk 'em.

Red wall tossers.

[Jane]

We're not going to win every single game. We're second FFS.

[RichardBatchelor]

Really impressed by Foster for Burnley - thought he led the line brilliantly and took his goal well. I think he’s the guy who’s struggled with mental health issues, so good to see him enjoying playing.

Amen to that, sounds like he’s been through hell. Very good player, a real nuisance. However, Lenglet and Carlos made him look like the original Ronaldo today.

[Legion]

We're not going to win every single game. We're second FFS.

Joint top.

[LeeB]

Thought that if I'd been a Burnley fan I'd have come away livid from that.

Defo. But fcuk 'em.

Red wall tossers.

Ha ha, yes. Thank you for reminding me, I've shed my guilt.

[Jane]

We're not going to win every single game. We're second FFS.

Joint top.

I stand corrected 🙌

[PeterWithesShin]

Second. If the season ended today we'd be runners up, not joint winners.

[Nii Lamptey]

The only reason we’ve looked suspect at the back recently imo is the absence of Kamara. He’s our insurance policy. On the plus side, we’re second and he’s nicely rested for the second half of the season.

Today was all about winning, and we managed it. Enjoyed the Bailey and Moussa show…. Thought they were both excellent today.

Happy New Year all, here’s to a 2024 full of celebration and trophies!

[tomd2103]

Was at the game earlier.  Thought we struggled first half, byt were better second half and should have been out of sight after the number of chances we created when we went 2-1 up.  Got sucker punched to make it 2-2, but kept going and got the penalty at the end and the 3 points.

Conceded 2 poor goals today and really need to get a RB in and move Konsa back to CB.  Although we conceded the 2nd when he was on, we just looked more assured when Torres came on.

[brontebilly]

Well we made hard work of it but were much the better team. Scores on the doors

Martinez - 6 could have done better with the 2nd.
Konsa - 6 nothing too shoddy
Carlos - 5 still a bit slow in thought I think
Lenglet - 5 got done several times for pace/strength
Moreno - 6 not the flowing man of last year but you can tell it’s starting to come back
Luiz - 7 extra point for the penalty but not as influential as he has been
McGinn - 6 no major issues but a bit heavy with his passing/crossing at times
Bailey - 8 lovely play today and constant thorn in their side
Diaby - 8 much much better creative, got a goal and looked dangerous. Bit wasteful with his chances.
Ramsey - 6 better today and starting to get some match sharpness.
Watkins - 8 absolutely worked his nads off and 2 assists which is the most in the PL.

Dhuran -7 nice cameo for once
Torres- 6 settled things a bit and really good distribution
Donk - not on long enough

Happy New Year all and UTV!

Cheers mate 👍 didn't see game today but seems like the longer Carlos stays in the team the worse he (and us) have got. Very good against City and Arsenal. That second goal we conceded against 10 man Burnley was a farce, awful defending from multiple players including Martinez. Great to get three points in the end and we badly need a breather from the PL to reorganise ourselves.

[jon collett]

Why is Stuart Attwell allowed to ref Villa matches? He’s a Coventry supporter!

[Olof's Beard]

Blimey Eamonn, if we think penalty decisions are subjective now, imagine if they had to decide on the level of seriousness too. It would be carnage.

I try to look at it from both points of view and my first reaction was that it was soft. But we will take it. You knew what would happen as we squandered all those second half chances and it did. But the team doesn't give up.

Torres was wincing a bit, presume it was a pre planned change for Lenglet on the hour. You can see why we signed the latter as cover, he has a similar skillset but he ain't as good.

[Nunkin1965]

Blimey.
18 games to go and Villa right in amongst it after an amazing 2023.
Just want to wish a Happy New Year to all btw.