Aston Villa v Palace Post-Match Thread

[BoVillan esq]

I think it's safe to say we peaked too soon. Shot our bolt with the two magical nights against PSG and Newcastle. A possible Europa league spot is the best we can hope for. I just can't see how Unai can rally them to win the last four games to even give us a chance of a CL spot. The dressing room must be as flat as my misses after she breastfed the twins.

I think if we don't make the Europa League, I think we could easily be looking for a new manager in the summer, Uni loves his Euro Comp's

[PaulWinch again]

Well no, I’m not sure there isn’t validity there. But I doubt it translates to Mings is so significantly better for the team - which I think is the point of presenting it.

[PeterWithesShin]

Unai post-match interview

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1463643484618974

[aj2k77]

Out of interest, across those games is the only difference Mings or Torres playing?

I doubt it, the defences were very much the same. Martinez, Cash, Digne and Konsa for the vast majority of both players games. The rest of the team I'm not sure and don't have the heart to look tonight.

[The Edge]

36 conceded in 36 games since Emery took over for Mings. 71 in 47 for Torres. Massive discrepancy. I don't care if you can pass. You aren't worth 24 extra goals conceded.

Glad someone has finally done that, as I couldn't be arsed. Please email Emery.

That's great work aj. I've been getting more and more pissed off with Torres as the season wears on. I was fuming with his lack of effort to cut out the 95th minute cross against City and he started the rot today when he inexplicably smashed the ball straight into the oncoming Palace player which led to their opener. He gets the nod over Mings for his superior ball distribution but that seems to have deserted him. He was the wrong choice today especially against Mateta.

[Villafirst]

That was as bad as the 4-0 thrashing by Arsenal 10 years ago!

[DC1874]

Lack of criticism of the keeper here is surprising! We sell Ollie and Emi in summer and get Duran type of CF, two good keepers and a world class RB

[kipeye]

Outplayed-just have to deal with it. That F.A. Cup better come before I'm in the grave...

[Stu]

That was our seventh defeat in our last nine Wembley appearances.

We’ve got a really bad record there. Apart from that record, I hate the place as a venue. It’s still a shithole only now it’s a soulless shithole.

[Percy McCarthy]

Out of interest, across those games is the only difference Mings or Torres playing?

Of course not, but if you're discounting data that conclusive then all statistical analysis involving variables needs to be ruled void.

No, but we also know that Carlos/Pau with Konsa at RB was better than Konsa/Pau with Cash at RB.

[AV82EC]

That was as bad as the 4-0 thrashing by Arsenal 10 years ago!

Worse imv.

[adrenachrome]

That was our seventh defeat in our last nine Wembley appearances.

Wow.

Suddenly struck me that 25 years ago we beat Bolton at Wembley on penalties.

Tempus fuckin fugit.

[LeonW]

Zero excuses from all involved for that debacle

[wince]

That was as bad as the 4-0 thrashing by Arsenal 10 years ago!

That was my premonition and bad feeling.

Gone from anger to not caring at all tonight

[LeonW]

That was as bad as the 4-0 thrashing by Arsenal 10 years ago!

Worse imv.

Definitely worse. We had the bigger and better squad and turned out THAT selection and performance today.