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As you say, Clark or Herd as a holding midfielder, and as soon as Cuellar is fit have him replace Collins. We need a bit of height in midfield, too many half-pints.

Ouch! I agree that he needs time out he's persistently dreadful, but who'd replace him on the left side? Jenas could come in and Delph could be moved over to the left. Or Gaby could go back on the left and put Wiemann up front.

"Boring, Boring Villa" is the chant that sums up the first half. One atempt at goal, same usual dire midfield performance, defence sitting deep, passing to players who have no space. Cant see there being much change in the 2nd half.

It would be interesting to watch if he is put straight in. Hopefully the first team action he's had with Watford will stand him in good stead.

I dont see any reason why he shouldnt have been brought on after we went 2-0 down. It would have been nice to see him get a run out as a consolation at least

I thought he'd at least give his all tonight to show he had changed his ways. Time to draw a line under this numpty.

Spot on there, bro. It streches our already weak midfield.

I added as a signature back in 2006 "A banker is one who lends you an umbrella when it's sunny, and want's it back when it starts raining". Randy had no choice, no matter who was going to be manager, to put money forward for bolstering the team ESPECIALLY when two of the best players who created most of chances last season were sold. The buck stops with Randy this season and nobody else.

One thing that's disappointing is the fact that at 2-0 Eck didnt get Gardner and Delph on at least just to give them a chance to put some energy into the game

**** me......

There are no streams for the game as far as i'm aware.

Definately seems to be the case. Not only is he hesitant going forward he doesnt look confortable when under pressure in the first 3rd of the pitch.

I'd rather have Pires on the left at the moment. His whole body language suggests his not happy. It's one thing to be off form, and trying, but nothing seems to be happening right at all. He needs some time out and sort out whatever it is thats getting him down.

I was totally perplexed by the substitutions, I always thought the best policy was to take the worst players off. I can't remember the last time i watched villa give so much time and space to the opposition, and sit so deeply in a home game. very strange all in all. Given - 8 made some fine saves Hutton - 5 Gave the ball away too often Collins - 6 Did enough, although some sloppy passes Dunne - 6 as collins, poor marking for the goal conceeded Warnock - 6 Good tackles, but gave the ball away too often Zog - 4 Looks and plays like he's suffering from depression. Should have been substitued Delph - 5 Not much better than Zog. Should have been substitued Petrov - 7 Made some fine runs and tackles. Didnt deserve to be taken off Bannan - 6 Set up the goal, but doesnt seem too comfortable on the wing Bent - 5 Should have scored, didnt get much service Gaby - 7 Scored, and caused the defence problems when he could Alby - 5 Didnt create much Ireland - 6 Some good passes when he got the ball Motm - Given

Changes please Eck. Zog and Delph off, Alby and Ireland on

Newcastle are being given too much time and space. Good to be 1-0 up at HT though

beautiful run and pass by petroc to set up bent

Wee Bannan dinking in a lovely ball!! Well done gaby!!

He certainly hasn't performed well enough over the past 4 games to cement a place in the team. I'd like to see what Jenas can do.

Funny how after changing the formation and getting albrighton on we looked better and managed to nick a point. There's no point playing the system we started with because it produces sod all. 40% possession and 2 attemps on goal by HT is pants. 7 attemps on goal, 42% possesion and NO corners by full time is just not acceptable. Hutton needs a few games, Im confident he'll come good. Dunne held the defence together. Collins not at his best, and warnock played like he did under GH. Delph just aint cutting it, drop him. Even though zog is playing shit, we need him play to be able to get into form. We need gaby up front because he's doing well when he gets in front of goal. Next game i'd like to see something a bit more adventerous like; Hutton ----- Dunne --- Collins ------ Warnock Alby --- Ireland/Jenas --- Petrov ----- Zog -----------Gaby ------- Bent -----------------

Good job we've got a decent keeper. 1 shot on target says it all. At least one decent CM is needed. But we can't rely on drawing games, and it's dull as ditch water watching it.

nice early ball from young, good reaction from zog

looks like we've found someone who can take corners for once

some goal that