This was yet another strange game.
We walked the first half and looked totally in control, even though Sheffield took the early lead.
I remained totally confident, until the home side seemed to get their act together and were all over us.
I thought Whelan was not at all suited to the way we were playing and Green seemed ineffective. Until he put that cross in for McGinn’s very nice take.
Which shows what I know.
So 1-1 at half time and I thought we were well worth that and should have led, even though we never had many shots on target.
The second half and Sheffield looked a different side and much more threatening.
It seemed we were struggling to contain the onslaught and I was blaming Whelan at the time, as he did very little right today.
Taylor still looks lightweight to me, even though he made a great tackle at one stage. He just always looks out of position to me.
So while we were being battered as the game went on, injuries were ocurring throughout.
Which had me thinking that given the really fast early pace of the game, it has to be down to fitness.
I thought both sides looked tired as the game went on, but obviously we had the edge, which sounds about right if supposedly Bruce doesn’t put the emphasis on fitness.
Given the balance of the game, I’d have called it a draw, but the fact that we got two goals in the last few minutes, tells me we either are much more fitter, or possibly just have the winning mentality.
I strongly suspect it’s the mentality.
But it’s combined with the fitness.
That, plus the fact that we have very good back-up in reserve.
Which is exactly where Steve Bruce should have positioned us,
regardless of what he says about our financial position at the time.
I’m wondering how he ultimately managed to make such a mess of his time at the Villa.
It will be a battle tonight but I think we have more fighting spirit than we did a few months ago. Mings is a big reason for this with his attitude rubbing off on the other players. Ideally we would rest a few ‘star’ players to keep them fresh for Bristol City but we can’t afford risk of dropping points at this stage. Hopefully we can run up a comfortable lead and substitute them early on. I’m not going to predict again whilst our winning run continues. Simply don’t want to jinx it considering my last prediction was against Stoke. UTV!
If I were manager I’d fine any player for taking a penalty like Abraham’s just did. Hit it hard!
Mings sent off!!!???? What happened?
Hand ball – second yellow
Warned you all about this game; although not crowing about it- turning into a disaster.
We look awful – a draw would be a result and we lose Mings for the Bristol game.
1-0 down. Shit
What a come down tonight miss a penalty, get a man sent off, we look as if we are the useless team in the league, unbelievable.
Oh dear. Maybe the team were expecting to roll them over. Uphill task now.
No way were we going to roll them over. Of all the teams in the bottom 5, they are the most likely to avoid relegation. We hand them a boost with the worst penalty I’ve ever seen and then show no fight. They are all over us like a rash.
Agreed. I thought this might be tricky. It will be a monumental effort to turn this round with 10 men
God even Smith has been yellow carded…
That referee is a prick.
Where the hell is Mcginn, not seen him, not heard him being mentioned. Infact where is the wanting? This is going to be goodbye playoffs the way it’s going.
We can still salvage something from this and given the way we have played first half we cant get any worse. It looks to me that they seemed to think they only had to turn up. They will have to put in some performance second half to get back into this. Bite your hand off for a point at this moment.
Rotherham are just a get ball into the box team in any way possible. We have played into their hands. Abraham penalty was shockingly bad and set the tone. Grealish apart from winning the penalty has been woeful. Mings red card could be costly for this game and against Bristol City. Referee is a joke. He is spoiling the game with his pettiness. Booking Smith for placing the ball for a throw in was embarrassing. It looks like it’s going to be a repeat of Bolton last season! Expect to just turn up and get 3 points! Will Villa never learn.
The referee looks like he is looking to make a name for himself. Just looks like an arrogant git. Two penalties, sending off and the booking DS for stepping outside his technical area. As much as i do enjoy the championship, the refereeing standard is quite poor.
Oh shit.
But it’s not over, until the fat lady sings (and all that bollocks)…
Is anyone watching the game? Is it as barmy as it looks my score application, Jesus three pens and a red?!
Get in the boys!!
Yep, watching on red button. It’s an awful game of football!
Manna from heaven
Get the fuck in lads, 2-1!!! What’s going on?! Super jack
What a goal Grealish – get in
2-1 utv
Are we actually on top of the game hitchens60, What’s deano done after the sending off shape wise?
I’ve suddenly remembered an old chant from the Holte End from my younger days which made me and my dad laugh. It was between two crazy Villa fans having some fun and bouncing off each other. Here’s how it went:
“Get into ’em!”
“…and fuck ’em up!”
“Get into ’em!”
“…and fuck ’em up!”
“Get into ’em!”
“……..ah bollocks, I’m knackered.”
Good advice for right now!
GET INTO ‘EM. AND FUCK ‘EM UP!