Anthony Posted April 18, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2010 An away win and 12 points left to get this season. Performance quality doesn't matter, results do, keep on getting them from here on out and see where we end up I suspect high up the table but somehow dissatisfied. I'm pleased we won, but... AAARGH! Just AAARGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Well done O'Neill. That's what happens when you take a gamble and put on a natural goalscorer.... Well, our performance was okay but it was as if we sorta played the occasion and just dropped to their level of "care free" football. Saying that, with the chances we had, should of had 4 penalties. Yes 4. We should of won by 4/5. Friedel - 8 - A helluva alot better. Cuellar - 6 - Wasteful. Warnock - 6 - See above. Dunne - 7 - Solid Collins - 6 - Shaky. Young - 7 - Decent enough, some decent balls. Downing - 6.5 - Got into the game more in second half. Petrov - 6 - Forgot he was playing Milner - MOTM - 8 - Pretty much the start of every single move. Carew - 5.5 - Went missing and missed some sitters. Agbonlahor - 6.5 - Played well first half but went missing second. Heskey - 7 - Decent. Delfouneso - 7.5 - Winnerrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picicata Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Glad we got the three points.. but seriously worry about the Blues game next week if we play like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cicottrell Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 no plan b Fonz deserves more time on the pitch Downing not good enough Petrov has no reasons to keep his place in team. Not captain material, doesn't score goals, can't tackle, few assists, can't run for 90 minutes. Can't run for 45 minutes. Can we afford to keep a player who can only pass if he has time and space? Bouma needs a game, Warnock needs a break. Simples isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjshare Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 is it over??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 This was a terrible performance, but we won so can't complain too much. Anyone else think Downing needs a rest? Don't think i've ever seen him play that bad. His attempts at getting past defenders were just pathetic and not one decent cross today. Nice to see The Fonz score though. Hopefully he'll get the chance to impress against Hull aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ricardomeister Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 3 important points although when an almost reserve Pompey side has more shots on target, more shots off target and more corners than us then it shows, imo, that we are a long way off being a top 4 standard team. We are way too predictable and our crossing needs serious work. Nobody really stood out for me today so I can't think of a deserving man of the match. Most were ok but I don't think anybody was outstanding. Good to see Delf get the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 18, 2010 Moderator Share Posted April 18, 2010 I'm dreading hearing O'Neill's thoughts on the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 If Ash and Downing had their crossing boots on I think we would have scored a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachite Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Unbelievably tired players, bad Ref decisions again, some poor misses and a penalty miss, fact is its 3 points but i fear for us if we can't get it right v Hull in time for B'ham and Man City. 3pts hard won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Some over reactions here. It wasn't as bad as people make out, maybe if the other 3 penalties, still can't believe them, had been given then it would of been a lot more comfortable. I don't mind us getting it out wide to cross it in, after all thats what won us the game. The only problem is the majority of the crosses were poor. Pompey didn't really scare us and the onus was on us to press for the win which we didn't do really. Well done Heskey and the Fonz, one more win should see European football secured, providing Pompey fail in their appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCanning Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I'm dreading hearing O'Neill's thoughts on the game They will be straightforward, outlining we have won the game (which he probably needs to do to remind some people, given the general mood on here), could've had a few penalties and how we are looking to win the next 4 games. Can't see what you are dreading there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I thought Ashley Young was our best player, how some Villa fans can want him to be sold is beyond belief... Cuellar, Warnock, Milner, and Petrov were all shocking Although the worst performer on the pitch was again the man in black...Shocking, just shocking, how that stumpy pile of shit can ref in any league higher than the Bristol Downs League Division 4 is beyond me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piav_k4 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 How is some one slating Petrov? Barely puts a foot wrong and easily our most 'classy' player. The same bloke suggesting we throw Bouma back in after 2 years with out football. Absolute genius mate especially with the Blues game next week! We dominated today and deserved the 3 points. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I'm dreading hearing O'Neill's thoughts on the game. TBF what are you expecting him to say? He made the sub who scored, we could have had several penalties. They lacked chances in the second half, we did all the pressing they just used the counter attacks which didnt come to much. Our crosses were shit and we didnt have a plan B but i dont expect him to say that on MON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 It was very warm today. Thought Carew played very well until he tired. Milner was excellent. Friedel was great again today. Warnock had a bit of a mare as he does sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcgoodie Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Friedel - 8 - Best game in a while Cuellar - 6 - Can't cross, very wasteful, decent defensive work Warnock - 6 - Same as Cuellar but slightly better going forward Dunne - 7 - Solid as usual Collins - 6 - Needs to be dropped, playing poor Young - 6 - Lively but how many times will he simply keep running into a player and losing the ball Downing - 5 - Can't cross or pass, looking poor for 12mill, Albrighton offers more Petrov - 5 - Another sub standard display Milner - 8 - At the heart of everything we do, always Carew - 6 - Scored but didn't do a lot else Agbonglahor - 6 - Lacked a killer touch but its fine, he will score next week Heskey - 6 - Didn't have a lot of time THE FONZ - 7 - Scored the winner what more do you want........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_Villaman84 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 If Ash and Downing had their crossing boots on I think we would have scored a few. they should go for accuracy boot like predator not f50i it for speed and touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 What only 2-1? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO We won a game that we dominated from the outset. I'm pleased with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 aeghhhhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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