Re: Match day thread: Aston Villa V Notts County... Tues August 25th 7:45 Kick Off

[South London Villan]

Problem we have now is that lower league teams see us as a soft touch due to our recent record against lower league teams which gives them added confidence, raises their game and the inevitable hard fought game

[villabromsgrove]

I had something come up and missed the last 20 minutes. Right result and an exciting evening, but come on Tim .... defending isn't as hard a job as you make it look .... get it sorted!

[Sandie]

Problem we have now is that lower league teams see us as a soft touch due to our recent record against lower league teams which gives them added confidence, raises their game and the inevitable hard fought game

Which might suggest that the ideal draw would be another premier league team who'll probably not be arsed and send out their kids.

[villabromsgrove]

Here's a novel idea, get a properly organised experienced back four and we will only have to score one goal to win a match. Maybe two goals when someone strikes a worldy like Burke did. It's not rocket science RL/TF/TS.

[Sandie]

Well, seems I've got my 'someone shit' wish. The shittest of the shit.

[villabromsgrove]

Birmingham at Villa Park.

[Sandie]

It's one of those draws that will split opinion. I know people who relish those games and others who dread them. Not a game to be taken lightly (no second choice lineups!) as they'll be well up for it but we can smash them.

[villabromsgrove]

It's one of those draws that will split opinion. I know people who relish those games and others who dread them. Not a game to be taken lightly (no second choice lineups!) as they'll be well up for it but we can smash them.

Whatever we think about the Blues, it's a huge draw and one to be relished.

[South London Villan]

Oh ffs!

Tim is going to love this, so will Parksy!

[villabromsgrove]

Oh ffs!

Tim is going to love this, so will Parksy!

[Lionheart]

Personally I hate these games.

[villabromsgrove]

Personally I hate these games.

I've seen good ones and bad ones. The good ones gave me a huge buzz!

[Chris Harte]

Well that was more exciting than I'd hoped.

A few random thoughts.

From what I saw (and I missed the incident that led up to their penalty) Sánchez was head and shoulders better than Baker at centre-half.

Traore (who, for some reason, the club are calling simply "Adama") is a greedy get who needs to learn to pass. There is a hell of a talent in there though.

Scott Sinclair clearly knows where the net is.

I barely noticed Veretout, while I'm starting to think we signed the wrong brother in Ayew.

[GadgetMan]

Good match thread guys, just read it all, I was on the edge of my seat and I was there ha!! Thanks for all your contributions!

Wowzer that was a weird match. Had the pleasure of spending it Kimbo off here and Jamie Gray. Both total gents (thank you)

So the match? What was Tim thinking? Ha! The who,e balance of the side was wrong and it showed until Notss County lost their puff. Well played to them though and there fans (Jack gave one lucky NC his boots afterwards, nice touch, they adore him like we do. Him and Gil worked hard and looked classy. Adama will frustrate and delight (mostly delight, I hope. The boy is rapid and they could only stop him by kicking him or him messing up the final delivery. Greatly exciting talent to have though.

We gave away two sloppy goals again and they scored a cracker. Sinclair scored three and could have had three more. In ET we could have hit double figures if we'd had our shooting boots on. Joe Cole worked tirelessly when he came on as did Kozak. Also a near cameo and goal from Joe Bennett, wait for it......in CM HAHA!!

I'll write more tomorrow with player ratings etc! A fun night with great company and a win, so can't complain, oh and Blues in the next round, Get In!!!!!!! UTV

[GadgetMan]

Well that was more exciting than I'd hoped.

A few random thoughts.

From what I saw (and I missed the incident that led up to their penalty) Sánchez was head and shoulders better than Baker at centre-half.

Traore (who, for some reason, the club are calling simply "Adama") is a greedy get who needs to learn to pass. There is a hell of a talent in there though.

Scott Sinclair clearly knows where the net is.

I barely noticed Veretout, while I'm starting to think we signed the wrong brother in Ayew.

I thought Veretout grew into the match in the latter stages and ET and struggled without an actual real midfield partner. I thought the same re Ayew, but held off writing it as it seemed harsh. I commented at the game, we've not even seen a glimpse in any of the matches he's played in yet. He concerns me more than any of our other summer signings. Carlos Sanchez was infinitely better than Baker at CB. You Adama is a greedy git and will need to learn when to pass, if we could take a little of his over confidence and give it to Jack, who still shows glimpses of self doubt then we have two bloody good players in our hands.

Need a striker and a focal point for our attacks, someone clever to link with the undoubted talent Jack, Adama and Gil have. Adebayor (Tims Spurs version please) and we will score loads. Also need to sort a rather creaky defence.

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