Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds Post match grumble

[enigma]

Can someone explain why Lindelof doesn't get a look in any more? He was possibly our best Centre back during his run in the team as far as I could see.

[PaulWinch again]

4 games at home against Everton, Brentford, Brighton and Leeds have seen a total of 2 goals. I know we have injuries but even with the players out that is so so poor.

It is, we’re not approaching games in the right way at the moment. I’m sure confidence is a massive factor, but it feels like we’re hoping for positive stuff to happen rather than making it. Selection errors aren’t helping either.

[Demitri_C]

Yet imagine we had the injuries spurs have had? We cant keep using 3 injuries as a excuse for these poor performances.  We went newcastle  and played well without those three players and won. So why have we become shit at home lately.

Disagree.Just because  you win a  game at home doesnt mean you were not fortunate  to win that game. We were average in that game and struggled to  create anything like today for large parts of the game. It wasnt a deserved victory  at all (not that im complaining ill take those all day) but the point is you cant get away playing this poorly and expect to get results

To answer  your question my expectations  at start of season were midtable so naturally  happy of course we sit 3rd. But we have put us in a fantastic  position  to get 3rd why blow it without showing any passion on fight? There has been very little of that in the last 5 games at home

As I said having lost top quality players we can not dictate play at home to force wins. With current set up we are better away team. I don't think we are playing poorly as we are not comparing like for like. We were spoilt in that run of 11 games. When Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn are in we are Rolls Royce of a team but currently just a BMW X5, doing an adequate job.

Would you say we are over achieving with this  group of players?

[taylorsworkrate]

Injuries aside, Everton, Brentford, Brighton and Leeds at home, player for player I don't think anyone sane would say that we haven't had the stronger 11 and we've got 2 goals in those games.

Weak mentality from the players

[Meanwood Villa]

I'm mainly relieved we avoided another defeat and I'm pleased with the character shown to get something out of it. Mad minute or so after the equaliser where we both seemed to be throwing caution to the wind, thought we might sneak it.

I agree with criticism of our attacking play. I'd rather Bailey didn't come back, he didn't deserve another chance. I'd also like to see Abraham given a start, although his first touch was a shocker and I'm not sure he did a lot other than score. Still an improvement on Ollie.

[LeeS]

It’s the xG gods coming for their payment

[dorsetvillian]

The basics of shooting, crossing, set pieces were all well below par today.  We got in so many decent positions but just couldn't find the quality needed.  It's painful at times to watch. We are obviously missing the three in midfield but others need to step up. You can't win games with so many playing below par. I really thought Bailey would be a bit part player. so to have him starting is disappointing.

[walsall villain]

The basics of shooting, crossing, set pieces were all well below par today.  We got in so many decent positions but just couldn't find the quality needed.  It's painful at times to watch. We are obviously missing the three in midfield but others need to step up. You can't win games with so many playing below par. I really thought Bailey would be a bit part player. so to have him starting is disappointing.

Bailey has continued his crap form from last year. I feared we would  really struggle without our midfield 3 and sadly we are. Berkeley did well I thought but I do t think he has the legs to start and finish a  game. Watkins kept going today, some decent running into spaces late on, but the goals threat has gone. Frustrating afternoon to say the least but I did think we deserved a point. Calvert Lewin impressed me today, led the line very well.

[Sdwbvf]

Is Mings playing as he is the best leader in the absence of McGinn?

[goldenjimi]

A decent point in the end today. I wonder if Mings is playing more at the moment to try and replace the character McGinn brings to the team, I'm a huge fan of Mings but that was a game for Torres today. It was my girls first game today so I'm so glad she got to see a Villa goal, she's wants to go again so thats a win for me!

[Percy McCarthy]

Did we play well vs Brighton? Or were we fortunate?

All four home performances  were poor. We got out of jail vs brighton lets not sugar coat it.

We were not fortunate v Brighton as we scored one more than them in normal time. That's how football is played and games won.
I suggest you adjust your parameters, its a long season and it's League football played over 9 months. As I said we have lost 3 of the best midfielders in England, possibly Europe with injuries and that was bound to take it's toll.

Yet imagine we had the injuries spurs have had? We cant keep using 3 injuries as a excuse for these poor performances.  We went newcastle  and played well without those three players and won. So why have we become shit at home lately.

Disagree.Just because  you win a  game at home doesnt mean you were not fortunate  to win that game. We were average in that game and struggled to  create anything like today for large parts of the game. It wasnt a deserved victory  at all (not that im complaining ill take those all day) but the point is you cant get away playing this poorly and expect to get results

To answer  your question my expectations  at start of season were midtable so naturally  happy of course we sit 3rd. But we have put us in a fantastic  position  to get 3rd why blow it without showing any passion on fight? There has been very little of that in the last 5 games at home

Jesus, the memory on you.

Maybe you should take notes.

[Demitri_C]

Did we play well vs Brighton? Or were we fortunate?

All four home performances  were poor. We got out of jail vs brighton lets not sugar coat it.

We were not fortunate v Brighton as we scored one more than them in normal time. That's how football is played and games won.
I suggest you adjust your parameters, its a long season and it's League football played over 9 months. As I said we have lost 3 of the best midfielders in England, possibly Europe with injuries and that was bound to take it's toll.

Yet imagine we had the injuries spurs have had? We cant keep using 3 injuries as a excuse for these poor performances.  We went newcastle  and played well without those three players and won. So why have we become shit at home lately.

Disagree.Just because  you win a  game at home doesnt mean you were not fortunate  to win that game. We were average in that game and struggled to  create anything like today for large parts of the game. It wasnt a deserved victory  at all (not that im complaining ill take those all day) but the point is you cant get away playing this poorly and expect to get results

To answer  your question my expectations  at start of season were midtable so naturally  happy of course we sit 3rd. But we have put us in a fantastic  position  to get 3rd why blow it without showing any passion on fight? There has been very little of that in the last 5 games at home

Jesus, the memory on you.

Maybe you should take notes.

Seems you have forgotten the start of the season.

Maybe you should take some notes too.

[ChicagoLion]

The midfield set up of Onana and Luiz does not work.
We are trying to play the same system but with different players. Stunned he let the ineptitude of the first half continue. Bailey Watkins Luiz Onana were so poor.

Emery needs to learn from that second half.
Despite the injuries we still have better resources than the teams we are struggling against.

[ChicagoLion]

Injuries aside, Everton, Brentford, Brighton and Leeds at home, player for player I don't think anyone sane would say that we haven't had the stronger 11 and we've got 2 goals in those games.

Weak mentality from the players

Agree, we should not be feeling inferior to those teams despite our injuries.

[Steve67]

It might turn out to be a good point given we scored so late in the game and at least we didn’t give up. We now have three massive games coming up, one against a local rival and two against the clubs just below us. We really do need to find some form and quickly. The second half was much better and I wonder whether Barkley should start next to Douglas Luiz and Onana is either on the bench or plays further forward. Abraham for Watkins.