Aston Villa vs West Ham Post-Match Thread

[Steve67]

Paqueta is a cheating little ******.  Wonderful second goal.  Probably needed a bit of luck, although the corner given makes up for the one that wasn't given, didn't moan about that one did they?  We need more consistency, we need a bit more pace, we need more in the final third.  Ramsey made a difference, Ned was solid.  Good subs from Unai.  Terrible first half, better second half.  Rogers grew into the game, Maatsen played well throughout, Onana made a difference.  We are through to round 4. 

[rob_bridge]

In spite of West Ham taking the lead first half, (I would question had Martinez been in goal West Ham would have got that) thought Villa looked much better quality overall, second half, up a few gears, 15 minute spell and it was over, we won.

I really can't pin their goal on Olsen - Konsa and Cash were culpable and Kamara to a lesser extent.

[Aldridge Villa]

In spite of West Ham taking the lead first half, (I would question had Martinez been in goal West Ham would have got that) thought Villa looked much better quality overall, second half, up a few gears, 15 minute spell and it was over, we won.

You can question all you like. Not a cat in hell’s chance is Martinez saving that.

[PaulWinch again]

In spite of West Ham taking the lead first half, (I would question had Martinez been in goal West Ham would have got that) thought Villa looked much better quality overall, second half, up a few gears, 15 minute spell and it was over, we won.

He wouldn’t, there’s no way that’s on Olsen.

[Dante Lavelli]

The only plus point other than we won is that the squad players had a positive impact.

That’s a big positive for me. Proper competition and quality off the bench could win us vital points over the next four months.

[Astnor]

Typical us for the time being, conceding an goal early on as we are trying to get our grip on the game, not looking good or not creating much and then some much better and exiting periodes getting goals and then looking very shaky and not able to control a game at the end when leading even with not so good opponents at home. Did Olsen have a save? Next game I would start Rogers on the right and Ramsey left or vice versa.

[usav]

Tielemans dropping back opened up the field for us with his range of passing

To me, this was the key.  It wasn’t so much that Tielemans was bad in the first half, he couldn’t get on the ball to make those passes - and when he did get it it was in a congested last third.

[Steve67]

The non-corner makes up for the non-penalty back in the day.

Justice for Ken McNaught.

Fuck the Cockernee twats

You have to learn to let it go friend.  It's time.

[paul_e]

For the 15-20 minutes we played we were exceptional. Not sure what game Dixon watched to pick his motm.

Slim pickings really.

True, but he wasn't even the best left back in the game.

[AlexAlexCropley]

The non-corner makes up for the non-penalty back in the day.

Justice for Ken McNaught.

Fuck the Cockernee twats

Why do you say that? It was a blatant hand ball.

[Small Rodent]

Tielemans dropping back opened up the field for us with his range of passing

To me, this was the key.  It wasn’t so much that Tielemans was bad in the first half, he couldn’t get on the ball to make those passes - and when he did get it it was in a congested last third.

He needs to play quarterback.

[Mellin]

Word for Ned who looked like he belonged for the first time. If he can step up then we only need to address the right wing urgently. Pleased for little Emi too.

[rob_bridge]

The only plus point other than we won is that the squad players had a positive impact.

That’s a big positive for me. Proper competition and quality off the bench could win us vital points over the next four months.

The fact all 4 of them did vey well is telling in itself.

[Astnor]

In spite of West Ham taking the lead first half, (I would question had Martinez been in goal West Ham would have got that) thought Villa looked much better quality overall, second half, up a few gears, 15 minute spell and it was over, we won.

He wouldn’t, there’s no way that’s on Olsen.

Olsen didnt look that competent on the occasion either and did he have a save all game?

[Drummond]

We were the better team. It wasn't much of a spectacle, we didn't push much but when we changed up we had enough. Like good sides do.

Paqueta is an embarrassment.

Maatsen is going to be superb. Tielemans and Rogers took a long while to get going.