Tsunami Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Just a couple of observations, the Lino at the Gallowgate was absolutely woeful the 1st half, seriously bad. Madley; let Cash kick Gordon all over the place and then eventually booked him for a clear yellow on its own. Villa player on a yellow pulls Newcastle player down by grabbing the back of shirt, no second yellow and Newcastle player booked for simulating a card. And, the most annoying, after yet another pretty cynical foul at the end of the 1st half Madley punishes us by blowing for HT as the free kick is in flight into their box. Really, you winding us up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, JackieDoor said: Eh It’s not that hard a question to read mate - optimistic managed it, gave a proper response which made me realise I was wrong. ’Eh’ adds nothing as a response Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieDoor Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Good - glad to be proven wrong on this one It wasn't even sunny yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 14 hours ago, alexf said: Slower pace has suited Villa. Not sure if we couldn't keep up the intensity or just recharging to go again. But they couldn't live with the early pace. Miggy was super quiet. Didn't touch the ball for 20+ mins and Bruno hasn't looked quite on it. Everyone else playing really well. Said this at half time. Looks like they were just tired. Really shocked me how badly villas fitness fell off a cliff in the first game of a new season. You have to say that's bad conditioning, or am I underestimating how fucking machine like our players are? Felt like we backed off the press massively once Mings got injured but then 2nd half their high line allowed us to tear them apart at will. Have to say, we fear the pace of other players against us with our defence, but with Miggy, Isak, Gordon, Murphy, Barnes and Willock still to return, we have some serious pace ourselves in attack ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I'm not sure if the point has been raised....villa have pretty much played their starting 11 preseason but then obviously took their best players off toward the end to give their other players a run out. Howe has pretty much give the whole squad game time so we probably have that all round superior squad fitness. After 65 minutes they looked knackered and probably didn't have the same dynamic options from the bench. The injuries to buendia and Ming's could suggest that Emery has overplayed them pre-season and for me Howe has managed the build up to this game (and the season if you like) better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Such a statement win. If Arsenal did this to a highly-rated Villa side, pundits would be talking them up for the title. Has @brummie been in with his thoughts yet ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Tactically it reminded me of the game against Brighton at home last season where our style of play is almost perfect for the opposition but Howe being tactically astute meant that the adjustments were made to close that the best we can. To be fair to Villa they still played well and created chances, it was when they changed formation with 25 minutes to go to try and get back in the game that the wheels really came off for them. Up until that change we were the better side but it wasn’t a one sided game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 On 24/07/2023 at 17:37, brummie said: That's exactly what everyone was saying last season. As we conceded a total of 8 goals in the last 16 matches. tough day for brummie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 20 minutes ago, Dr Venkman said: A word on their fans, as well, who were woeful. Bit of noise at the start, bit more when they scored, complete silence after 2-1 until the end, pathetic. Is it all safe standing in the away end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondedcrown Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 10 hours ago, gbandit said: They controlled the first half more than we did, we were just very clinical. They’ll have a quality season but I don’t think they’ll match the run that Emery took them on last season We should have been 3-0 upafter 10 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Just a couple of observations, the Lino at the Gallowgate was absolutely woeful the 1st half, seriously bad. Madley; let Cash kick Gordon all over the place and then eventually booked him for a clear yellow on its own. Villa player on a yellow pulls Newcastle player down by grabbing the back of shirt, no second yellow and Newcastle player booked for simulating a card. And, the most annoying, after yet another pretty cynical foul at the end of the 1st half Madley punishes us by blowing for HT as the free kick is in flight into their box. Really, you winding us up? Couldn’t agree more, just blow before the free kick if you’re going to blow immediately, massive weirdo of a ref who was utter shit at everything Edited August 13, 2023 by gbandit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 He absolutely was winding us up blowing for half time like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 tin hat on.......we had a mare.....you were great going forward and isak is gonna have a stormer of a season. start him in every big game, you will be casing every team problems in the PL, CL and cups. we seemed to be affected by mings injury and never recovered, plus you swarmed us. sobering day, but in the words of bruce, 'we go again'........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieDoor Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Is it all safe standing in the away end? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Is it all safe standing in the away end? Have to be honest I didn’t check, they were all standing as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, Paz said: tin hat on.......we had a mare.....you were great going forward and isak is gonna have a stormer of a season. start him in every big game, you will be casing every team problems in the PL, CL and cups. we seemed to be affected by mings injury and never recovered, plus you swarmed us. sobering day, but in the words of bruce, 'we go again'........ Actually thought Villa looked good. They just collapsed late on. They will smash most sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Mings injury certainly changed it hugely. Had he stayed on the defence wouldn't have lost their heads. I don't agree with Emery's suggestion if Cash scores to make it 3-2 they are back in it, they would have pushed as much and we saw what happened with that high line and Barnes. But up until that 3rd goal Villa absolutely fully in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieDoor Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 We look way fitter than nearly every team we play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 It really annoyed me with the commentary on Sky, all they talked about was how unlucky Villa had been , about how they needed to do this and that bit no really praise for how well Newcastle had played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, LV said: He absolutely was winding us up blowing for half time like that Come as no surprise but I disagree. Always said refs should blow when the clocks up and not let passages of play run their course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 32 minutes ago, McCormick said: Such a statement win. If Arsenal did this to a highly-rated Villa side, pundits would be talking them up for the title. Has @brummie been in with his thoughts yet ? We're really turning into Yankees fans with these callouts of @brummie. Villa are going to finish top 6, imo. I think we just caught them at the right time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Notwithstanding I can't be arsed with our own Vloggers this has canny footage from the away end plus the added pleasure of watching it all go tits up Edited August 13, 2023 by Groundhog63 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) It would have been a much tighter game if Villa had dropped the high line, even at 2-1. At 3-1, and 4-1 you would have thought that they would drop it just for damage control. As much as Emery has done a great job there, he dropped a clanger in that game, and he can’t repeat that, because any top half team has the ability to just destroy you when you play a high line like that. Edited August 13, 2023 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Ref was absolutely shite for both sides, just absolutely terrible in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Absolutely buzzing this morning still Just inject all content from yesterday right into my veins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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