Criticisms are too harsh. If Tammy’s clever flick had come off, that would have been 2-0. They are good on the break. Hutton needed to be goal side and Taylor had to track Gayle’s run. Chester correctly covered the central space.
Dean Smith’s post-match interview cements my long-held certainty that he is the manager we have needed since 2010. He clearly fully understands the tactics of modern football and has a game plan to beat each opponent. He was not happy that the players ignored what they were told for the first half an hour.
The new (lady) boss of the Premier League is a Fulham fan. Coincidence? Or a massive influence on the ITK referee who should have sent off Ryan Fredericks?
So much attacking talent in this squad. Hope we build up momentum so that teams are scared to play us. (Once they somehow forget that our defence is shite.)
Terrible decision making at key moments so many times tonight. When will the Randy Lerner hangover finally wear off and the simple basics of football return to Villa players’ minds?