Tag: goal

  • Lescott and Okore the Surprise Pairing of the Lot

    Lescott and Okore the Surprise Pairing of the Lot

    Against Southampton when I saw the starting 11, I was less than optimistic of the central defensive pairing of Lescott and Okore. Lescott had been poor all season for Villa, while Okore hadn’t played football for Aston Villa since May. Surely it was going to be a recipe for disaster… But I was wrong, way…

  • Carles Gil Takes His Chance

    Carles Gil Takes His Chance

    Whilst I am absolutely furious in the manner in which Aston Villa threw away the game against Leicester. I think I’ll be better off if I think a little more positively. The thought of positivity made me think about Carles Gil performance during yesterday’s game. Many, many Villa fans were screaming for Sherwood to give…

  • Pre-Season; Vs Wycombe

    Aston Villa have played their 4th pre-season game against Wycombe and this time we didn’t tie 1-1, but instead 2-2. In the first half Aston Villa played with a relatively strong defence, with Lowton, Vlaar, Clark and Luna all playing. Yet, it was in the first half in which Aston Villa conceded both goals. First…