Ratings & Reactions: Middlesbrough v Villa

[TRO]

6 hours ago, TheStagMan said:

Everything is alright now. Stop being hysterical. BRUCE IN.....

Seriously though, what a terrible game. We were the slightly less terrible of two terrible teams who both put in terrible performances. 

Terrible

We need.....Ivan.

[TRO]

7 hours ago, markavfc40 said:

I think over all we deserved it. We were poor for 45 minutes where as they were diabolical for 90 minutes.

Second half we played well and seemed to have some kind of game plan.

I think Bruce got lucky today with Onomah getting injured as it allowed Grealish to come on and once again he was the best attacking player on the pitch. He should be one of the first names on our team sheet.

Defensively we were solid and special mention to Elphick as he has stepped up to the plate.

Bring on Bristol City and I am looking forward to getting down to VP on Monday way more than I was a couple of hours ago.

Fine result.....couldn't see it frankly, but perhaps it's overrating the opposition.

Jack has to start.....RHM should be given his wings too, even for part of the game.I would still like to see O'Hare given some game time too.

These players need to be introduced.

hats off to Elphick too......I love a trier.

Edited December 31, 2017 by TRO

[TeeJay]

10 hours ago, USA_Villa said:

Please enlighten me Steve, why wasn't Grealish in the starting line-up?

Quote

"Jack had a bit of a hamstring,”

“He’s just come back after being out for five months. He had a bit of a hamstring and I didn’t want to risk it because if he pulled it he’s going to be out for two months.

“I had that horrible one with a few." - Steve Bruce

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/898314/Aston-Villa-News-Jack-Grealish-Steve-Bruce-EFL-Championship

Edited December 31, 2017 by TeeJay

[Raver50032]

16 hours ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said:

We won. 

There’ll be another 30 pages of teeth gnashing, moaning and repetition in the Bruce thread until the next game. 

Darkness rises... with light to meet it...

And there'll be an additional 30 pages of Bruce supporters finger wagging, counter-moaning and cyclical eyebrow raising until the next game too. VillaTalk innit?

Big win... but for me, he's still under a lot of pressure.

[Raver50032]

16 hours ago, Darth Villa said:

Fair play Tommy Elphick, It's good to see an error free performance from you today. 

Liked for the Darth reference in your name... and quoted for the +1 thoughts I had about Tommy... Yay...

[Darth Villa]

Thanks @Raver50032, I've never rated Elphick but you can't fault the bloke for how he performed yesterday - Bruce claims we're all hysterical but most of us recognise when player's perform and are big enough to acknowledge it.

Pity Bruce isn't able to take the same stance with his post match comments..

Edited December 31, 2017 by Darth Villa

[sidcow]

9 hours ago, TeeJay said:

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/898314/Aston-Villa-News-Jack-Grealish-Steve-Bruce-EFL-Championship

Then why was he on the bench and then brought on risking the very thing he was worried about? 

If he's got a problem which is not to be risked he shouldn't be on the bench.