CrackpotForeigner Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Shorey's corner for Davis's goal was absolutely brilliant. The player we sold to Man City was really not very good at corners imo. Glad we got rid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodieBroadus Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 What a brilliant day to be a Villa fan...so glad i decided to get ESPN... Friedel 9...outstanding...stopped everything that continued to come at him...in particular the save from Cuellar...hes getting younger by the day... Shorey 7...good going forward and defended better...however i feel he was still our weak link defensively...looking forward to the Warnock signing but Shorey certainly showing he can be a more than useful deputy... Cuellar and Davies 9...both were outstanding...got their heads to everything...iv always though Cuellar would step up but Davies surprised me...iv been quick to write him off...i hope people can see one centre back is all we need...Cuellar is more than capable of being the 2nd centre back... Beye 8...very strong performance...defended brilliantly and held his own in some tight situations... Reo Coker 9 MOM...brilliant display...lots of interceptions...perfect protection of the back 4...he was everywhere and winning the penalty...hope this cements his place in our first team... Petrov/Sidwell 8...both were impressive...Sidwell grafted well and certainly was far from his invisible self...Petrov distributed well and won free kicks when we needed them... Ash 9...good display...he was marshalled well against a good defence...got the crucial free kick and what a satisfying penalty...more than his attacking his defensive play was to be admired... Milner 9...similar to Ash...his defensive work was outstanding...when he had opportunities he got forward well but like Ash his main work was protecting the full backs... Gabbi 8...did everything that was required of him...not easy doing his role but he did it well...closed down and rushed the Liverpool defence often and what a killer ball for Reo Coker...hes certainly the man for our 4-5-1...his defensive work was brilliant... MON 9...brilliant away performance...perfect formation and the players fulfilled his desires to a tee...if only he can sort out our home form... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dappadan Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Been waiting ages for a report on SSN and have seen nothing, can bet it would be different had they won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcohen Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Brilliant game! Great result, hope we build from this. NRC was superb! Defense took a pounding but held form which was great to see. 4-5-1 worked! Gabby worked hard again and Young showed the moments of quality when needed. What more can you ask for! Lets hope all our intended targets were watching! So good to beet Liverpool! My ratings Friedel - Did not put a fot wrong and staid calm at the back, priceless quality - 9 Baye - Great early touches settled villas nerves i think - 8 Davies - Great blocks and tackles all game, good header for 2-0 - 9 Cuellar - great beard, nuff said - 9 Shorey - some good set piece work, and good distribution - 8 Milner - worked hard all games and showed some nice touches, but a little quiet - 8 NRC - Quality - 10 Petrov - tired at the end, but had done his job. Some great interceptions and showed composure winning free kicks when needed - 9 Sidwell -did the gritty unspectacular stuff - 8 Young - great work ethic, calm pen and good set pieces - 9 Gabby - worked hard and played for the team not himself, great to see - 8 Heskey - did a job and again played for the team - 8 delighted. Lets build form this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largelugs Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Cuellar 6 A couple of bad mistakes early on, anonymous later Loved reading through this thread, but am baffled how our CB who witheld attack after attack during the game could be classed as anonymous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted August 24, 2009 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2009 For the first time in 6 month I feel like I can read the back pages of news papers again, cheers Villa, you've made my week much more bearable. And I have alot of gloating to do tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseoftomorrow Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Friedel - 9 Made a couple of huge saves toward the end of the game Beye - 8 Looked a lot more comfortable with his role today Davies - 8 Great header to score the goal, had some great tackles Cuellar - 8 He and Davies were pretty equal at the back tonight, were the two best defenders IMO. Shorey - 6.5 Played a decent game, was out of position on the goal and misplaced a few passes Milner - 8 Worked hard and contributed a lot on defense NRC - (MOTM) Got the penalty, was great defensively, couldn't ask for more Petrov - 7.5 Played well, but disappeared as the game went on Sidwell - 7 Nothing fantastic, but had a solid game Young - 9 Great set pieces, much better on his runs tonight Gabby - 8 Worked his tail off, still needs to drop 10 pounds Heskey - 7 Did well, but didn't contribute very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Been waiting ages for a report on SSN and have seen nothing, can bet it would be different had they won. You'd have need windscreen wipers on your TV screen to remove the jism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Young - 9 Great set pieces, much better on his runs tonight Are you on some kind of drug??? Young 9 and Shorey 6.5?????? :shock: :shock: :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompedyret Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Agreed with the sentiments on NRC. Just to think of if he had gotten a goal on that ball from Young, what an triumphal comeback it would have been! Also, nice to finally see Shorey play a wholly good match. Perhaps he's not done on this level after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamus Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Absolutely sensational result and performance. If Barca beat the scousers 3-1 at Anfield it would be hailed as a good result. It's been said a lot further up the thread but 4-5-1 and NRC and we looked like a team again, I've cursed you more than a bit over the last week but fair play to you MON for finally biting the bullet and delivering that result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Fantastic performance from all the boys in claret and blue. Even players usually average like Friedel, Cuellar and Shorey were outstanding and had a great impact on the match, a magic night for all us fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cainavfc Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 friedel-10 beye-9 shorey-9 davies-10 cuellar-10 nrc-10 sidwell-8 petrov-7 young-8 milner-9 gabby-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heystally! Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Special mentions for Friedel, Shorey and NRC. Outstanding performers tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_Wren Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Friedel - 10 Beye - 9 Shorey - 9 Davies - 10 Cuellar - 9 NRC - 10 Sidwell - 9 Petrov - 9 Young - 9 Milner - 9 Gabby - 9. Highest ratings given, ever! Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I can't wait to get to work tomorrow and rip the piss out of the scouse lot at our place. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAndLoyal Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 And whoever made up the MYTH that Coker can't pass....well....they are wrong, plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparey16 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 anyone got a link for MON post match interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Doctor Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Match highlights Virgin Media highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseoftomorrow Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Whoops, my Shorey rating was suppose to be 7.5. I think he did well, but he let more passes through than any other defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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