Leeds United vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[BC54 VFC]

So happy...the 35-year hoodoo has finally been broken!! Since we arrived in Shrewsbury in November 1990 we'd never seen the Villa win an away game when we'd been to watch them at the Beacon, Copthorne...the last debacle being at Man United on Boxing Day 2023. We can go there more often now 

A college girlfriend from The Mount used to take me there. Happy days.

Interesting; it's a good pub. Know The Mount well; delivered, with my then 16-yo elder son, telephone directories to every house many years ago. We definitely got the short straw, all those steps, and long driveways 

[VILLA MOLE]

I think part of the problem is Keepers expect to get the foul with any contact in that situation when they really shouldn’t

[Lsvilla]

As well as a clearly poor and slow pitch, did anyone else think the the poser ref kept getting in the way of both players and ball.

Yeah me. He doesn't seem to run right to left like most and is often too central in my opinion. And he's a big unit which doesn't help - in fact it may be the problem. He seemed to be really blowing when he was trying to explain the VAR input to the disallowed goal.

[Toronto Villa]

DCL claiming it hit his chest and being laughed at.

https://x.com/trentvilla1/status/1992680082821783613?s=46

[olaftab]

He’s telling the truth. One of the reason DCL picks up injuries so often is because his chest is in the wrong place.

[cdbearsfan]

Out of curiosity, was it going in if DCL hadn't touched it?

[pelty]

I have been hard on Pau in the past as I believe his skills with the ball at his feet were not enough to make up for his defensive deficiencies and lack of physicality. It seems only fair to offer plaudits for his defensive play this season. He has been far more aggressive and physical than in previous seasons and has upped his defensive game noticeably. When he adds that side of his game to his passing efficiency, he is quite a player. He still lacks that extra yard of pace, but his physicality makes it more difficult for his opponents to find space to pick up a head of steam. Anyway, because I have been a detractor, I want to acknowledge that he really had improved this year (in my opinion; I am sure others will say he has always been this player) and I am enjoying watching him and Konsa play alongside one another.

[PeterWithesShin]

[ChicagoLion]

I have been hard on Pau in the past as I believe his skills with the ball at his feet were not enough to make up for his defensive deficiencies and lack of physicality. It seems only fair to offer plaudits for his defensive play this season. He has been far more aggressive and physical than in previous seasons and has upped his defensive game noticeably. When he adds that side of his game to his passing efficiency, he is quite a player. He still lacks that extra yard of pace, but his physicality makes it more difficult for his opponents to find space to pick up a head of steam. Anyway, because I have been a detractor, I want to acknowledge that he really had improved this year (in my opinion; I am sure others will say he has always been this player) and I am enjoying watching him and Konsa play alongside one another.

I agree, he is much more prepared to get closer earlier and more physical in contact.

[Meanwood Villa]

Out of curiosity, was it going in if DCL hadn't touched it?

Think it would have drifted wide.