Aston Villa vs. Man City Match Thread (SS - 8.00 k.o.)

Kylo Ren

JPA wrote: »

He was just turning him, an ordinary move for a defender.

Just pure bad luck.

That would mean City had good luck, and Mancini knows only United get the luck...

The_Kew_Tour

Rekop dog wrote: »

He may be at fault for more goals than any defender in premier league history. Abject on so many levels.

Bit OTT??

Xavi6

JPA wrote: »

He was just turning him, an ordinary move for a defender.

Just pure bad luck.

But he had a lot of time to either clear the ball or start again with his keeper. He dwelt on it way too long considering he was last man back (Guzan aside).

That_Guy

What was Clark complaining about? It's not Mike Dean's fault he's shít. But the best thing about the goal was the audible sigh of resignation from behind the goal. :pac:

JPA

Xavi6 wrote: »

But he had a lot of time to either clear the ball or start again with his keeper. He dwelt on it way too long considering he was last man back (Guzan aside).

Dzeko wouldn't have got near Clark or possibly fouled him if he hadn't slipped. Which is bad luck.

But yes he could have cleared it a second or 2 earlier.

Rekop dog

Corholio wrote: »

Was wondering how long before you'd post about Clark. Kinda sad at this stage.

If he was half as good at defending as you are at nonsensically defending him he may not be dominating the Christmas blooper dvds footage for a second year in a row.

adox

JPA wrote: »

He was just turning him, an ordinary move for a defender.

Just pure bad luck.

Nah he was acting the bollix dwelling on the ball and asking for trouble.

matrim

Stupid decision making as he should have cleared it but a bit unlucky too. Thought he was fouled, dzeko clipping his foot made the slip worse

Synode

He should have just cleared it or played it back to Guzan. Why the hell was he trying to turn an attacker when he was the last man. Brain dead

everdead.ie

Feel bad for Clarke horrible for any defender to be in that situation

Corholio

Rekop dog wrote: »

He was half as good at defending as you are at nonsensically defending him he may not be dominating the Christmas blooper dvds footage for a second year in a row.

Not defending him at all, he's been very poor this year at times. But usually yoor posts about him include 'worst defender ever' nonsense or words to that effect. Must have got quite excited when he slipped for the goal I suspect.

Rekop dog

Corholio wrote: »

Not defending him at all, he's been very poor this year at times. But usually yoor posts about him include 'worst defender ever' nonsense or words to that effect. Must have got quite excited when he slipped for the goal I suspect.

Tbf the excitement wares thin when it becomes all too regular an occurrence like it's becoming, was a thrill to begin with, just going through the motions now.

IvySlayer

If City get a second now, it'll be rugby score. Come on Villa though :P

Corholio

Rekop dog wrote: »

Tbf the excitement wares thin when it becomes all too regular an occurrence like it's becoming, was a thrill to begin with, just going through the motions now.

Well at least you admit your obsession. Pretty upstanding of you.

adox

This thread is bitchin central.

Jelle1880

Greedy, should have passed it.

Corholio

It's matches like this that shows how disastrous Lamberts inability to replace or at least attempt to replace Petrov is. Team just goes through the same toothless and lack of leadership pattern when they've gone behind.

Darkglasses

adox wrote: »

This thread is bitchin central.

It really is always the same.

City's build up play is going well enough but hard to get a clear shot away.

adox

To be fair to Villa they have ran their bollox off. Expect them to fade badly in the last twenty.

Xavi6

Great pressure relieving kick from Hart, does that well regularly.

Jelle1880

City are really sloppy at the back now...

Kylo Ren

What i would do to get Yaya to United. Some man.

Xavi6

Some strike from nothing by Yaya.

Ugh, Nasri.

CSF

Awful from Weimann, very typical of Villa's performance in the City half.

Esse85

Gabby is so ineffective on the wing, he hasn't the brain to play there.

Villa fans really quiet tonight.

City haven't gotten outta 2nd gear.

Eathrin

Agh Weimann :mad:

adox

Game has gone to shoite last few minutes.

Corholio

Delph has improved a lot lately, will be important for the games against Reading and QPR, the only bit of fight in there is from him.

Westwood the invisible man yet again.

NUTZZ

The stadium is so quiet now, hasn't been a great game but it will be a good 3 points if City take it.

Darkglasses

Ah get lost Nasri! AGH!

double GG

Villa look so toothless and void of ideas in attack.

The_Kew_Tour

I said last night that I thought Villa might nick a point. so wrong

Lennonist

Did David Platt play with Mancini during his time in Italy?

Esse85

double GG wrote: »

Villa look so toothless and void of ideas in attack.

The midfield is clueless, no creativity, they wouldn't create a chance if they were playing till Sunday.

double GG

That's one of the worst corners EVER!!

CSF

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

I said last night that I thought Villa might nick a point. so wrong

Not that wrong, if the ref gets the peno decision right, its a draw almost defo.

Corholio

I think i jinxed Delph

Harsh yellow i thought

Doodee

Corholio wrote: »

Delph has improved a lot lately, will be important for the games against Reading and QPR, the only bit of fight in there is from him.

Westwood the invisible man yet again.

Why did ya jinx it

Esse85

What a load of scutter, Lambert would look the part in the championship.

Xavi6

It wasn't pretty but three points is three points. Villa huffed and puffed but created little of note and we didn't really have to exert ourselves too much.

More comfortable than expected.

Jelle1880

That corner, wtf was that

JPA

Well done Delph, a lovely pointless yellow.

Esse85

Corholio wrote: »

I think i jinxed Delph

Harsh yellow i thought

Deliberate handball to stop an attack, not harsh at all, he was lucky not to be sent off in the end.

Esse85

JPA wrote: »

Well done Delph, a lovely pointless yellow.

I'd say Barry Bannan was loving it tho.

JPA

People very harsh on Villa, a lucky break was the difference.

Eathrin

Villa didn't ever look threatening, very disappointed.

Lennonist

double GG wrote: »

That's one of the worst corners EVER!!

I was watching with an Italian commentary. The commentator laughed when that happened, it was comical.

eagle eye

Villa were unlucky there, should have had a penalty but you just don't know whats going to happen when its Mike Dean in charge of the game. Gives out red cards and penalties most games but then lets a lot slide on some occasions. A truly awful referee.

JPA

Esse85 wrote: »

I'd say Barry Bannan was loving it tho.

El Ahmadi will get his place.

Xavi6

Villa are just so one dimensional going forward. Ball to full back, diagonal cross to Benteke, hope for the best from the knockdown, repeat.

I hope they stay up more so than other teams down there but it's hard to be positive for them.