maqroll Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Didn't see that coming...fantastic first half until the end, maybe the best I've seen us play this season. Totally bossed them all over the pitch. But I can't help but think we are going to be punished in the second half. We may see Holt on for Gabby straight away, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 It was a nice move for the goal - I can't fault the lads for conceding it. Great half though; excellent endeavour from the lads and hopefully we'll keep up the energy levels in the 2nd half. Apart from giving the most dangerous player in the world all the time and space that he wants in one of the most dangerous places on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We're playing proper football. Lambert out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I think Bertrand just gives us balance. We don't have LMs and CBs running to cover him and his awful positioning all the time i agree although it seems amazing that just a more competent left back would make us perform so much better. Delph has been immense so has Bacuna and our forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Much to be pleased about with that first half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Totally different Villa team that half, where has that come from? Need to start the second half flat out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Now for the half where we don't play well Edited January 18, 2014 by CrackpotForeigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Really excellent football at times. Can't help but be disappointed we've conceded because "when something's too good to be true............." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Jesus that was brilliant except for the Liverpoo goal. Some really good performances. could of been 4-0 up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Excellent first half. Gabby will be replaced and I fear he'll be badly missed second-half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I just went to put a bet on Liverpool to win as an emotional hedge, but they're only 6/5 to win! We're 11/5!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Well one positive statistic guys: We haven't conceded more than 2 goals in a game away from home all season. Which, if it continues, means we won't lose today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 18, 2014 I dont rate Sylla very highly but I think we should put him on instead of KEA from the start of the second. Really, KEA has been excellent I think - one of our strengths has been the partenerships down the flanks - Bacuna and KEA down the right and Delph and Bertrand dow the left. I wouldn't break that up at all. If we're desperate to get Sylla on, maybe for Westwood? I'd leave it as it is. If Gabby has to come off, then there's a big question on how we want to approach the rest of the game - it'd be interesting to see who we'd bring on. Hopefully he's okay. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Brilliant first half performance. Probably the best I've seen us play since Sunderland last season. It's just a pity we couldn't have kept it tight until half time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 collymore saying lucas is warming up as if to suggest he's coming on at HT shame, gerrard has been woeful at DMC, you know that quarterback role redknapp hyped up before kick off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 How good have we been? Superb half, shame about the goal but we need to come out with the same mentality. A bit worries about Gabby and his injury. We've absolutely battered them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 So far beyond my expectations, unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Would have been nice to go in with a two goal cushion, I can only see one result now as we tire. Still, can't fault the lads for the effort. We deserve something out of this game but the jammy scousers will probably get a few gifts from the ref at some point in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Anyone else think Sturridge should have been given offside for their goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Tonev and Luna. See ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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