Aston Villa vs Juventus post-match thread.

[Brend'Watkins]

The Independent wasn’t impressed. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-juventus-champions-league-unai-emery-goal-b2654720.html

I don’t know where the author is coming from with his “dour 0-0 draw”. I thought it was an enjoyable game overall, plenty of tension and incidents as you’d expect at this level.

[VillaTim]

Thought Juve were far better than some were suggesting pre-match , classic Italian european away performance and that superb save from Martinez denied them an archetypical smash and grab . We had the chances but just didn't convert, McGinn has to score there and Bailey taking that free kick off Digne was a joke

[Risso]

I think it was the very definition of a dour 0-0 draw. There was some quality on display, but it wasn't an action packed end-to-end classic.

[caster troy]

Kamara MOTM. Emi, Cash, Digne, Watkins did well. McGinn, Torres, Tielemans, and Carlos did ok.

Bailey had moments where he looked better but still isn't carrying much of a threat, I thought their right winger looked quicker and more dangerous throughout. Rogers looks tired/ill to me, plus he is missing JJ.

Overall a point isn't a bad result but it does feel like another missed opportunity with the injuries they had.

[Stinkin_Thinkin]

For his big chance I thought McGinn should of lifted and smashed it high. Juve only tested Martinez the one time when he made the (normal for him) outstanding save. We had a few big chances, Digne hit the bar, Watkins shot, think Cash had a shot aswell. The game at times was like a pre season friendly, croud was quite an d plenty of players putting their foot on the ball with no pressure on them.
I think slowly (like a battleship turning) Villa are coming out of the rut, and its no coincidence with Boba getting back up to speed.
Rogers very poor, many lazy flicks that didn't come off, the the shush celebration, looked sheepish when it was chalked off. I'd play Barkley in the 10 and give Rogers 20mins from the bench in upcoming games

[The Edge]

The Independent wasn’t impressed. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-juventus-champions-league-unai-emery-goal-b2654720.html

I don’t know where the author is coming from with his “dour 0-0 draw”. I thought it was an enjoyable game overall, plenty of tension and incidents as you’d expect at this level.

That was not a dour game. The condescending comment's like "believe it or not villa and juve have previous history" are very uncalled for.That report smacks of a journo who follows one of the big boys and probably wanted the Liverpool v Madrid gig. He might be an Arsenal fan who is looking to prove his club correct in dismissing Emery when they did because little old Aston Villa have been making that decision look a bit rash and the fans who hounded him out a bunch of entitled pricks. He pretty much suggests that we are a busted flush and Emery is out of ideas. We are struggling to find last seasons form that's for sure but it's still in there somewhere and I truly believe Emery will sort this shit out. A crass piece of journalism at best. Spiteful at worst. Tosser.

[passport1]

Perfectly acceptable result. Could have been a glorious end with a competent ref. Onwards and upwards!

[VillaTim]

It does feel to me like we are now coming out of this slump , the return of Kamara is key and we need Onana back ASAP

[LeeB]

"Pete is a freelance sports journalist based in the north of England, predominantly covering Manchester United and other football clubs in the area..."

Well colour me surprised....

[jon collett]

And thinks Clarry Blue is Guy Fawkes! Twat!

[simon ward 50]

Rogers looks knackered!

[simon ward 50]

Bad as the non goal was, I felt McGinn should have buried his chance.Put your foot through it man.

yes , should never gave their defender a chance to block it .  Smash it .

Yes!

[Nev]

One of the essential qualities required in order to be a good football journalist or commentator is the ability to hide ones bias.

And it would be a good idea to also hide your ignorance in this case.

[PeterWithe]

It was a fascinating game rather than a good one, the tactical discipline from both teams was immense. They worked very hard to stop the vertical balls from Torres-Youri-Rogers and we had to think our way around that. Thought Carlos' distribution and overall performance was top notch, Digne was very good in his battle with their winger, who was very impressive. But Kamara head and shoulders the best player on the field. Rogers looks to be going through his first sticky patch, that first touch needs work.

On the goal, I didn't even celebrate, we aren't getting away with that contact on the keeper given what went on before with our players getting yellows for their first innoccuous fouls and them getting off with 4/5 of the same before a card. A really poor performance from the ref.

I thought Juventus played out of our press very well and could have caused us problems with a bit of ambition but they seemed content with a 0-0, we seemed good until the last third, then a bit wasteful giving it away it promising places and then having to defend the quick break.

Duggie was sitting with some of his family in Carlos' box, didn't seem particularly overjoyed to be back but signed a few autographs and acknowledged all the good wishes.

[LeeB]

One of the essential qualities required in order to be a good football journalist or commentator is the ability to hide ones bias.

And it would be a good idea to also hide your ignorance in this case.

Wishful thinking perhaps, gleefully reporting our decline as his favourite team have a (new) latest flavour of the month and will surely now take our place.