Matchday 26 - Aston Villa Vs Nottingham Forest. Saturday 24th February. Kick off 3pm.

[SparrowsAnus]

Don't blame Nuno for the OOP left back although I'd have put Murillo out wide. Not sure Danilo was the right pick in a central midfield two in this one.

But can't really blame the manager when half the eleven look hungover. Players need to accept full responsibility if they repeatedly lose their men on the edge of our box. It's not a tactical fault today it's those individual mistakes again.

This is the biggest issue today....most of the XI haven't turned up.

 

[trentside69]

The comeback is on.

Nuno needs to deliver a few rockets to wake them up and then we want a goal early doors to put the cat among the pigeons

 

[George cooney]

Can't believe my stream stopped just before the goal.

i wish my stream never started..

 

[Col Steve Austin]

Why not just switch Murillo to left back and put Niakhate back in the centre?

Remind me, how many times has Murillo played LB in his career?

 

[Malwood]

Villa have been brilliant. All of their forward players look like Johann Cryuff. John mcginn playing like prime Messi.

 

[JangoJingo]

MGW needs to step up as a captain and a player here. Part of me feels like it’s the apprentice at work giving giving out instructions to senior members of staff - not sure how some of the players will take that

 

[MK Redun]

Everyone completely off it. Felipe & Murillo playing like strangers. Dom & Danilo out fought, passed and numbered in midfield.....Taiwo up top doesn't look even 50% fit.....need to show something second half

 

[Bonfy177]

Goal goal goal goal goal goal gooooooooooal goal goal goal goal goal gooooooooooal goal goal goal.

3-1 Niakhate……..hang on VAR


No it’s a goal goal goal goal goal goal gooooooooooal goal goal goal goal goal gooooooooooal goal goal goal.

 

[Jah]

For me, worse than being battered by Villa's forwards is how one sided Lee Hendrie's views are.

After Watkins went down when challeging for a high ball with Murillo, apparently Murillo was kneeing him in the back.

Taiwo Awonyi was miles offside when he was put through and couldnt beat Martinez, but the replays showed it was marginal

Every pass that Villa make we intercept is "almost a brilliant pass"

I'm shouting at the TV at him more than about the game.

 

[RedRich]

Parallel universe opened as we score from a corner.

Villa had all players back for it. Don't understand why teams do this. If they'd left Watkins and Cash or something back then we'd have to as well because of the break threat.

Been saying that for years

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Why not just switch Murillo to left back and put Niakhate back in the centre?

Here's a wild idea - why not play an actual left back at left back and leave Murillo where he is?

 

[Col Steve Austin]

Can't believe my stream stopped just before the goal.

Best get your prostate checked then.

 

[chaospunx]

Can't believe my stream stopped just before the goal.

My f***ing son text me at least we got one back just as gibbs-white was about to take the corner he always does it

 

[Masuka]

Agreed. MGW is a complete passenger today. For a guy with such a strong work ethic he, at times, seems to be content to sit on the periphery of the game and just watch.

Would give him a kick up the arse in general.

 

[Redemption]

I'd take 5-5 draw now.

 

[magicwoand]

This hissy fits over Niakate are ridiculous. The whole teams played shit regardless of who’s playing left back. We’ve looked second to every ball, Villa look like they have an extra man. They all need a rocket at half time and a couple of subs especially in central midfield.

 

[trentside69]

This is the biggest issue today....most of the XI haven't turned up.

There's again been some defending from us that you would not expect to see in your Sunday morning pub league

 

[terrier57]

The whole shape is wrong.
Felipe off , Niakate CH, Toffs on. Dominguez and Danillo are a nightmare so change that.
Otherwise we'll be down to 10 men.
Crazy booking by Murillo in 14th minute deep in their half.

 

[eyupmeduck]

Meanwhile these are the stats from Evertons game which remains nil nil!

100% a 97th minute Ashley Young fluke goal wins it for them.

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[Des Walker Texas Ranger]

Absolute horror show. To be just two goals behind is somewhat of a miracle

Sloppy on the ball. Absolutely timid off it.

Felipe needs dragging as he will get sent off. Watkins is making him look 50. Niakhate is an ordinary footballer at best but I feel for him being stuck out at left back today. Not sure what Nuno was thinking

Villa are very good but our lads look more interested in grabbing an autograph than actually letting any of their players know they’re in a game

I hope there are some choice words in that away dressing room

 

[George cooney]

Hopefully there's a change at HT. you have to be blind to see that Niakhate at LB wasn't working at all.

esp if you think hudson is going to cover you...pretty much braindead football we keep seeing most weeks imo..

 

[Captain Sinister]

The team read this thread in the build up and believed our confident predictions for an easy away win.
It’s our fault

 

[Steve Chettles Brylcream]

If I was Villa I’d be so miffed at that late goal. 3-0, could have been more and it is a walk in the park 2nd half. It probably still will be but at 2 goals up and not taking full advantage of your advantage and thinking Forest can’t play as bad second half a bit of doubt can creep in. I want to see a big reaction and mentality shift straight away from the word go second half.

Couldn't agree more. A goal from nothing and we have another bite at the cherry now whereas all was looking lost. If we can get another Villa, who have a soft underbelly, could crumble.

 

[football post]

Just seen the goals, oh dear
It looks like we're playing someone at left back who doesn't usually play there. Surely something so basic hasn't been overlooked.

 

[UnFrustratedRed]

Last week's game got us all believing! How the f***, then, can they go from that to this f***ing pile of cock?