TheDon Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 We were crying out for a bit of pace up front, with that we'd have won easily with some of the balls in, their defence looked absolutely knackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 2, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted October 2, 2010 Win at wolves lose a spurs is better than drawing both games. This x1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 So by the looks of things we are getting better? We are getting better, its just frustrating loosing to Spurs really.. I don't like them, I don't like Redknapp but we are in a transition of improvement so it'll be unfair to say all the lads were rubbish... although I can't say the same for Carew sorry and I was a big fan of his. Whilst we are improving the mentality needs changing after we get a first goal.. other then that we are passing the ball brilliantly and taking control of midfield (20 minutes of first half anyway) What's done is done, time to look to the future although we have Chelsea next.. Gabby and Heskey hopefully will be fit for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 So by the looks of things we are getting better? We played some really, really nice football at times today. Very incisive, sharp passing and it was a joy to watch. It's almost there but not quite as we don't know what to do when in front of goal. We probably just need a bit more patience and hold on to the ball more and it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I was watching a different game quite clearly. Dunne was great and carried the rubbish James Collins on his back for most of the game. Carew went from the sublime to the ridiculous every time he got the ball, got into some great areas and then turned into a park player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 This was a match were two of the players I don't rate were our best performers. Must have been Reo Coker's best Villa match. And Heskey was great. But Carew, who I have rated for 12 years, was the worst player of the pitch. While Heskey quickly distributed the ball to Villa players in good positions, it all stopped when Carew got the ball. And when he did something he did exactly what I felt was the worst choice. Add the fact that he was lazy as hell, and he will be gone. Saw both Petrov and Collins giving him some serious bollockings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Petrov - 14 completed passes. Reo-Coker - 39 completed passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 We were crying out for a bit of pace up front, with that we'd have won easily with some of the balls in, their defence looked absolutely knackered.They were knackered all over the pitch and there for the taking. They won with a few hoof chips that our inept defense couldn't simply head away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 It was a disappointing result but encouraging performance. This game last year we sat back for 90 mins and let them batter us - yes we got a point there and nothing here but I think the attacking intent is something we have all wanted to see for some time. Unfortunately we lacked the sort of clinical finisher that VDV has proven to be, diving word removed though he may be. I thought Heskey was once again our best, followed by NRC. Carew I thought really battled hard but was so rusty it wasn't funny. Ashly Young had a pretty decent match until about the 85th minute when he completely ignored play going on 5 metres behind him to go and scream at the ref about an unpaid foul. It really shits me when players do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I was watching a different game quite clearly. Dunne was great and carried the rubbish James Collins on his back for most of the game. Carew went from the sublime to the ridiculous every time he got the ball, got into some great areas and then turned into a park player. You must have been then. The first goal VDV didn't have to jump to high to get the header behind Dunne who could hardly get off the ground. Still looks injured to me. The 2nd goal it's maybe harsh to say it was Dunne's fault but he did slide in when he didn't especially need to, it would have been better to keep on his feet and made it harder for VDV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Friedel - 7 - Couldn't do anything about the goals L. Young - 7 - Solid display. Collins - 6 - Was OK but his long balls are getting a bit on my nerve. Dunne - 6 - Made some good blocks but his positioning was off at times. Don't understand why Cuellar didn't play. Warnock - 7 - Seems like he's getting back to the form he showed when he first signed. Albrighton - 7 - Some lively runs and a few good crosses. Reo Coker - 8 - Great game from Nigel today. Not a big fan but he's playing better and better by each game. Petrov - 7 - Played well today but should have done more with his run in the second half. Downing - 7 - Calm and composed with the ball and he's finally looking like a player. A. Young - 6 - Not his day. Can do so much better. Heskey - 8 - Brilliant build up for the goal, changed the game when he came off. Hope he's not out for long. Carew - 4 - Abysmal. Definitely his last season for us. Bannan - Not enough time. Ireland - Not enough time. I'm not to downhearted though. We played well today and were a bit unlucky to lose. Bright times ahead I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Ashly Young had a pretty decent match until about the 85th minute when he completely ignored play going on 5 metres behind him to go and scream at the ref about an unpaid foul. It really shits me when players do that.Can't really blame him he was getting dragged back constantly, I'm surprised his shirt survived the match in one piece, and the ref never gave him a single decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Petrov looked poor again. Carew looked shocking. Van der Vaart looked a class above, and was ultimately the big difference today. Not too disheartened by the result, as Spurs away is a very tough game and could always have gone either way, but I am concerned at how our Captain failed to lead by example with another poor performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600rr Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 spurs were for the taking,no centre backs of any note,its plain as day we lack something in midfield,were still playing off the cuff football,so what can we take from the game? heskey madea impact,ash young,downing,played well..the negative..john carew..sorry john but your welcome at the villa is over,jc offered no pace or guile, unless gh address the final third ..... expect the same guys, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_avfc Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Carew was shite, wtf was he playing at?? Nige got motm for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjinus Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 First half we were mostly excellent, second half we were poor. Carew had a nightmare...and who are the two people that voted him motm on the poll ? I'd like to see Ash and Downing on the wings and Ireland playing off the striker once Albrighton begins to tire. Ash had one beautiful cross today from the left that is a rare reminder of what he has done for us in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I was watching a different game quite clearly. Dunne was great and carried the rubbish James Collins on his back for most of the game. Carew went from the sublime to the ridiculous every time he got the ball, got into some great areas and then turned into a park player. You must have been then. The first goal VDV didn't have to jump to high to get the header behind Dunne who could hardly get off the ground. Still looks injured to me. The 2nd goal it's maybe harsh to say it was Dunne's fault but he did slide in when he didn't especially need to, it would have been better to keep on his feet and made it harder for VDV. First goal he was having to make up the ground to try to get some kind of block in, once again Collins was caught out and same again with the second goal. Dunne had a good game and saved us on numerous occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I was watching a different game quite clearly. Dunne was great and carried the rubbish James Collins on his back for most of the game. Carew went from the sublime to the ridiculous every time he got the ball, got into some great areas and then turned into a park player. You must have been then. The first goal VDV didn't have to jump to high to get the header behind Dunne who could hardly get off the ground. Still looks injured to me. The 2nd goal it's maybe harsh to say it was Dunne's fault but he did slide in when he didn't especially need to, it would have been better to keep on his feet and made it harder for VDV. First goal he was having to make up the ground to try to get some kind of block in, once again Collins was caught out and same again with the second goal. Dunne had a good game and saved us on numerous occasions. May I add, a lot of his blocks, were because of his poor marking in the first place. Crouch missed a sitter from Dunne's poor marking too. Step away regularly. Should of been tighter to VDV in the first place for the first goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloneyt Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 played really well first half, alright 2nd. heskey again while he was on was great. carew was SHOCKING! also not sure if i heard correct but why was carews name being chanted after albrighton scored? Friedel - 5 L Young - 7 Warnock - 7 Dunne - 8 Collins - 6 Downing - 5 A Young - 4 Albrighton - 7 Petrov - 8 Reo-Coker - 9 Heskey - 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claret75 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Who'd of thought our best two players this season would Heskey and Reo-Coker so far. Ashley Young's been our best player this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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