Ratings & Reactions: Villa v Brighton

[Zatman]

4 minutes ago, nick76 said:

Wasn’t excited this morning

Was excited when I sat in the ground

Game was mixed, really good first ten minutes, similar 70 minutes to what we’ve seen recently, excellent final 10 minutes.

Delighted for Gerrard on a first win and at home.  Couldn’t really take much from the game and as I said before if he won or lost I wouldn’t make a judgement based on one game.  What I will say is his subs made the difference in the game.

I’m feeling more enthused this evening about him, probably because of the win.

He does have a lot of work to do, there are many issues with this team as he would’ve seen.

Pretty much how I seen it as well. I think performance was a 6/10 overall not that much different than Southampton game but thankfully still room for improvement 

[Zatman]

10 minutes ago, YouUnastanFren said:

The team showed what in my opinion is the most important things to see in the first game under the new management: Effort and commitment.

On this evidence the squad seem to have bought in 100% to this regime which will give it the best possible chance of success. Even the players who didn't play particularly well (mainly Buendia) seemed to be trying really **** hard.

Hopefully we can see them get back on that upward trajectory we were on.

In fairness except Di Matteo every Villa manager has got that from the opening game. Remi Garde drew with City. Needs to be the same attitude weekly

[Chasetown Villa]

Cracking result but an average performance. Understandable considering Gerrard and the coaching staff haven’t had long to work with the players. UTV. 

[villabromsgrove]

10 minutes ago, saturdaygig said:

Agreed. His overlapping run made the first goal possible. I'd like to see him starting and Buendia left back in the dressing room.

I think El Ghazi's pace and willingness to run at defences make him an ideal sub against a tiring defence. His lack of bravery in 50/50's would make him a weak starter in a Gerard team. (imo)

[mykeyb]

2 hours ago, skell said:

Completely wrong. Watkins can play wide . He can compete with Bailey for a place

Well today proved again he can't. Central or nowhere for me which is a problem for Ings

[AV82]

Reminded me a bit of the Everton game, a dull affair until the last quarter and then it exploded. Very encouraging so far and I'm very excited to see where Gerrard takes us.

[danceoftheshamen]

It was a weird game i thought, we definitely allowed them to have posession in some area's as Gerrard has indicated but we are too slow in moving the ball out from the back for my liking, the passes need to be quicker.

That was such a big 3 points though so not complaining. We looked so much better when Buedia left the scene.

As for the Ref!!! I mean seriously?

[troon_villan]

I would happily take Bissouma if he stays out of jail by the way.  He was incredible today.

[skell]

16 minutes ago, mykeyb said:

Well today proved again he can't. Central or nowhere for me which is a problem for Ings

You know his goal came from a position where he would be playing on the wing. I agree he can improve, and he will. Nice problem to have

[Vive_La_Villa]

As I said. Trust the process

[sharkyvilla]

Very pleased with the start, although my stream was dogshit for the second half.  Martinez seemed much more focussed today having been off the boil for a while imo as well as reverting to the first choice back 4 helped.  Too many times we suffered a soft setback or conceded straight after scoring so hopefully that's changing.

[villalad21]

2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said:

As I said. Trust the process

Let's use a different word. This is an Arsenal phrase. 

[Tommo_b]

10 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said:

As I said. Trust the process

Did you win big?

[Vive_La_Villa]

6 minutes ago, villalad21 said:

Let's use a different word. This is an Arsenal phrase. 

Obviously you missed the joke and winky face as usual. You must be gutted we won!

[Vive_La_Villa]

14 minutes ago, Tommo_b said:

Did you win big?

I put £50 on us mate so whilst not a massive win. It still puts my balance up so I can lose it all on future bets lol

Edited November 20, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa

[villalad21]

2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said:

Obviously you missed the joke and winky face as usual. You must be gutted we won!

No I am happy we won.

Finally got something to believe in and get behind.

[Vive_La_Villa]

5 hours ago, villalad21 said:

No I am happy we won.

Finally got something to believe in and get behind.

Mate we were shit and nicked a win against a shit team that knows how to defend and control the ball but nothing else. Look at the possession stats. You would have been all over that if we won this game under smith. 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa

[villalad21]

Just now, Vive_La_Villa said:

Mate we were shit and nicked a win against a shit team that knows how to defend and control the ball but nothing else. Look at the possession stats. You would have been all over that if we won this game under smith. Complete troll that has basically ruined this forum. 

They created very, very little.

We looked organized and in a good shape.

Miles difference from Smith where we looked like concede every time we lost the ball.

No we weren't flee flowing, not at all. But we grafted. Stayed in the game. Do that and you are always giving yourself a chance. West Ham done it so many times under Moyes.

[Vive_La_Villa]

11 hours ago, villalad21 said:

They created very, very little.

We looked organized and in a good shape.

Miles difference from Smith where we looked like concede every time we lost the ball.

No we weren't flee flowing, not at all. But we grafted. Stayed in the game. Do that and you are always giving yourself a chance. West Ham done it so many times under Moyes.

So totally ignore what we were and only focus on what we became. Smith had to go. But you dismissed him from day one. 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa

[The Fun Factory]

Was a bit of a nothing game but credit to Stevie G he made the correct subs and we opened up and showed our class in the last 10.

For those who were pining after potter Brighton look exactly the same as last year namely neat and tidy with a good shape but f**k all upfront.

Big win, clean sheet. The midfield is still not good enough but you can see the confidence coming back into the team and lets look forward to the winter fixture period.