Aston Villa v Liverpool - Post-Match Thread

[Demitri_C]

As bad and biased as the ref was, Bailey should have been off so i guess we cant be too harsh on cootes.

[tomd2103]

Harsh to single out Carlos’ “mistake” - he was gambling to keep our attack going as the clock ticked down (isn’t that what we want?), and that’s what sometimes happens when you gamble; you lose.

Also McGinn (like Bailey) was better than recent form. Thought he did pretty well, to be honest.

We were done twice tonight by Salah’s pace, leaving ourselves too exposed on the break. For me, that was the difference.

I’d say that’s a fair assessment. We really weren’t that bad in terms of performance level tonight. It was very different to the last three games, where we had just plodded around.

Agree Paul and there were periods of the game when we got on top.  Conceded really poor goals again though and didn't take our chances when they came along.

[django]

Bailey couldn’t be sent off for denying a goal scoring opportunity when they scored. He could have been booked though.

[PaulWinch again]

Harsh to single out Carlos’ “mistake” - he was gambling to keep our attack going as the clock ticked down (isn’t that what we want?), and that’s what sometimes happens when you gamble; you lose.

Also McGinn (like Bailey) was better than recent form. Thought he did pretty well, to be honest.

We were done twice tonight by Salah’s pace, leaving ourselves too exposed on the break. For me, that was the difference.

I’d say that’s a fair assessment. We really weren’t that bad in terms of performance level tonight. It was very different to the last three games, where we had just plodded around.

Agree Paul and there were periods of the game when we got on top.  Conceded really poor goals again though and didn't take our chances when they came along.

Yep absolutely, the inability to convert chances and conceding stupid goals is frustrating at the moment. But I was encouraged by the intensity and quality of play at times. That was a big step forward from the last three games.

[eye digress]

Harsh to single out Carlos’ “mistake” - he was gambling to keep our attack going as the clock ticked down (isn’t that what we want?), and that’s what sometimes happens when you gamble; you lose.

Ah stop...he was the last man and actually did really well to cover for Torres that time, so just nod the ball into the stand. Heading it back near Salah was asking for trouble.

Yep, Row Z in that scenario please.

In the typical scenario, he would have turned and shepherded it back to Martinez. We’d have had our usual spell of possession, all the players would have come back to their positions…

In this case, there’s 5 minutes left on the clock, we’ve had them pinned back for 5 or so minutes, our big lads are still in the box, and he takes a gamble on keeping up the momentum and pressure. I think that’s the right decision.

It wasn’t well executed however, and it’s unfortunate that it lands flush on Salah’s forehead. But that’s it, it really isn’t a brain fart, if you will.

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We haven't played well since...the 89th minute at Bournemouth. Palace we couldn't be arsed with, Spurs was a dreadful 2nd 45 and Bruges was tedious stuff.

It happens, not very often, which is why there's such drama from a small minority on here. Happens to the best. Happens to those that think they're the best too, the Lego haired wanker.

[Cliftonville Villlain]

It's not a crisis. We'll be OK. But we are fucking atrocious in front of goal at the moment.

[itbrvilla]

It's not a crisis. We'll be OK. But we are fucking atrocious in front of goal at the moment.

And the rest of the team aren't chipping in with enough to make up for Watkins and Rogers missing chances like we were with ease last year.

[PaulWinch again]

We haven't played well since...the 89th minute at Bournemouth. Palace we couldn't be arsed with, Spurs was a dreadful 2nd 45 and Bruges was tedious stuff.

It happens, not very often, which is why there's such drama from a small minority on here. Happens to the best. Happens to those that think they're the best too, the Lego haired wanker.

Largely agree on performance, but had we played like we did tonight against Spurs and Brugge I suspect we win end draw each of those (possibly not in that order). It was a lot less static and laboured tonight.

[Skerra]

The only good thing is that we have Palace next. Mind you, we may put out our second string again to see if it’s second time lucky!!

[VillaTim]

Not read any of pages 1-7

For me that's a much better performance . Denied by 2 great saves and a clear pen by VAR .
Ramsey was superb , Maatsen very good when he came on .
I think we are about to turn things around now after a tough few weeks

[PaulWinch again]

Not read any of pages 1-7

For me that's a much better performance . Denied by 2 great saves and a clear pen by VAR .
Ramsey was superb , Maatsen very good when he came on .
I think we are about to turn things around now after a tough few weeks

Yep the performance was much stronger.

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And that was a fucking stonewall penalty on Torres. Fucking abomination Coote.

[PaulWinch again]

And that was a fucking stonewall penalty on Torres. Fucking abomination Coote.

Yeah and VAR. They then gave basically the same foul against Kamara.

[ROBBO]

When you look at the chances we had we could have got a result, we looked dangerous from corners and caused them some trouble but again we gave the ball up far too easy. Not sure whats up with Watkins, i have defended him about the lack of supply but today he was bullied out of every challenge, Duran did have more impact when he came on. I have not given up on a top four spot just yet but we do need to spengd in January.