Monaco vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[VillaTim]

What the fuck are the players doing before kick off too? They always seem half asleep for the first 15 minutes.

The commentator said they'd been up at the Palace this afternoon. Surely there are better things to be doing than that .

[Olof's Beard]

It was shite and hard to watch. Unai's tried to evolve the way we play this season. We've ditched the high line, don't tend to press at all and are slower than ever in our build up, often only going playing with any sort of intensity in small bursts within games. There might be something in the theory that he's trying to preserve energy for later in the season with the squad we have. Tyrone eluded to something along those lines in his pre-match interview.

But for all the disappointment, it's worth noting than 9 of the 11 who started today were here when the manager came through the door and we were hovering around the relegation zone (the exceptions being Tielemans and Rogers, who costs a combined £8 million).  Two of them are on the way back from long term injuries and a couple of others have seen their form fall off a cliff. We're doing alright.

[john e]

Too slow negative and cautious

What happened to our famous highline
Last season it was all anyone talked about, pictures of them all standing straight in a line, more opposition off sides than anyone else in the league, it was risky but it was positive and it worked

Now we sit back like a Sean Dyche team, same against Arsenal
My recycling bins go forward faster and more often than Mings and Konsa
So why have the tactics changed what’s going on

[brontebilly]

But credit to Monaco they defended bloody well.

They did the defensive basics well. I was impressed with their centre backs

That Kehrer guy flopped at West Ham, he's no world beater. They are a very average team, as were Brugge, but we were deservedly beaten both days.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

All very Steven Gerrard. Clueless and relying on a moment of magic.

[RamboandBruno]

Didnt see the game, so wont add to those comments. If results dont go our way tomorrow, could be down to around 11th, but dont think this is over re automatic qualification. Need to beat Celtic well obviously and hope two or three results go our way, not impossible by any stretch. Its going to be a lively affair next Wednesday

[The Edge]

Special mention for the stadium. It's completely and utterly wank. Who builds a stadium with no toilets? Just 4 portaloos and 2 of them not working. The organisation was shocking. We got sent around in circles by stewards and finally found the unmarked entrance to the away end by pure chance. One utterly crap food outlet with no hot food. All covered in a sickly orange/beige colour. Never again.

[VillaTim]

But credit to Monaco they defended bloody well.

They did the defensive basics well. I was impressed with their centre backs

That Kehrer guy flopped at West Ham, he's no world beater. They are a very average team, as were Brugge, but we were deservedly beaten both days.

Or you could say we missed our big chances . Put them away we win the game

[ChicagoLion]

But ain’t football strange.
At the weekend we were great against Arsenal. 
It ain’t always gravy.

I don’t think we were.
Better than tonight but not great.

[taylorsworkrate]

Buendia aside, very poor.

[Olof's Beard]

It was shite and hard to watch. Unai's tried to evolve the way we play this season. We've ditched the high line, don't tend to press at all and are slower than ever in our build up, often only going playing with any sort of intensity in small bursts within games. There might be something in the theory that he's trying to preserve energy for later in the season with the squad we have. Tyrone alluded to something along those lines in his pre-match interview.

But for all the disappointment, it's worth noting than 9 of the 11 who started today were here when the manager came through the door and we were hovering around the relegation zone (the exceptions being Tielemans and Rogers, who costs a combined £8 million).  Two of them are on the way back from long term injuries and a couple of others have seen their form fall off a cliff. We're doing alright.

[Rory]

Special mention for the stadium. It's completely and utterly wank. Who builds a stadium with no toilets? Just 4 portaloos and 2 of them not working. The organisation was shocking. We got sent around in circles by stewards and finally found the unmarked entrance to the away end by pure chance. One utterly crap food outlet with no hot food. All covered in a sickly orange/beige colour. Never again.

No toilets?!

[Brazilian Villain]

Special mention for the stadium. It's completely and utterly wank. Who builds a stadium with no toilets?

It helps explain the booze ban.

[eamonn]

Was it as bad as Bruges? The Villa On Tour vid of that ground made it look dismal and 1985 austere Europe vibez.

[kippaxvilla2]

Possibly the worst thing to come out of tonight is the possible throwing of the FA Cup game.  Meaning the dart throwing twat will score a hat trick.