I’m stunned.
The first half sounded superb and Tony Morley suggested that the first half was the best we’d played for around two years. Indeed, it sounded like even Westwood, Gabby and Hutton were playing really well and Johnstone hardly touched the ball.
At one stage, it wouldn’t have been a surprise if we were 4-0 up; we were that impressive.
So what happened?
We went in two up at half time and things should have been very comfortable.
Nothing changed when the teams came back on and we retained the same 4-1-4-1 that seemed the best balanced we’ve been in a long time.
Yet we still managed to let them back into it and this surely has to be a mental thing?
Steve Bruce, who I don’t see got it wrong today, even though I feared for us from the off when I saw the line-up, must quite simply be pulling his hair out.
I predicted a 0-0 today and I’d have taken that.
But to have played so well in the first half and still end up drawing?
That’s a massive 2 points dropped, whichever way you look at it.
There are plus points in that we showed that we can do it.
But we have to show more resilience if we’re going to get to the play-offs.
Lansbury looked ok and that’s another plus.
Along with us retaining our home record.
Oh, we got two goals too.
But I’m still massively disappointed.
Normal service resumed
1 down already? Really? Come on lads, I’m relying on you.
We had the first 15, they’ve had the next 10 and scored. That’s the big difference. Well, that and Chester and Baker like to wander
Completely lost our shape – all over the place
We’ve got everybody back defending. Why can’t we shake off that old attitude!!!!! So frustrating!!!
I cannot believe it ffs not all over again with our defence. I laughed when that bet Fred came on saying 2-1 Brentford. At 11-1 ..
Details lads. I’m blind here.
Arggh, what’s happening?
Bring back Westwood
Down a goal same OLD same badger.
What a f***ing wasteof time
Now 2- 0
Ball keeps coming back, defence under preasure. Midfield shit another goal
Same old fucking shit.
Turning iver to watch the Chelsea game.
what the hell
WTF see if we can come back from 2 down lol
Green the only player that looks remotely quality – the rest absolute shite
Except they’ve now sussed him, give him a few yards, show him outside and he does fuck all.
That’s harsh Helenius – he’s 18 ffs give him a break
What’s the problem? Being countered?
Can’t blame Westwood for this one. I’m beginning to think we are cursed.
Green can only cut inside, easy meat for defenders, Adomah contributes nowt and those on here who said we need new cb, you were right, no comms at all back there. Both marking same man leaving Hutton to look stupid trying to cover the late runner!!
Fucks sake, can anyone give me a clue as to what’s happening?
Badger – in short we are f**ing rubbish. Brentford are all our over us and they could be 4-0 up You are lucky not having to watch this. Forget the play offs – on this showing we need another new side in the summer window.
Expect JV to reappear at any moment 🙂
Terrible. Kodjia and the Viking seem tired, wingers easy to play against and the defenders are crap. Not getting Houriane on the ball enough, but if we did we’d have no runners. First 15 great, been made to look like relegation fodder since
Badger. Same as every other away game this season. Shit. Midfield non existent bar the first team minutes. Lansbury playing as holding midfielder and not doing a good job of it. We miss Westwood !
Badger, just remember previous games, that’s how it is fucking diar, Midfield useless, we need a creative man to dribble a ball . Laugh now fucking Grealish.
Couldnt believe how we started.We looked like we had played together for ages….winning balls and passing quick…..through balls into the channel for a runner…shots…………….then it all went with us going deeper and same old boot up for it to come straight back.
Same old villa can’t keep it up. No good playing well fir 15 mins
Best moment of the first half – the half time whistle 🙂
Given that it’s three years since we last won a game after being behind at half time and we’ve only scored 7 goals away from home, I wouldn’t hold out much hope
Bloody hell, that’s the first week of my holiday ruined then
Badger – best advice I can give is head for the nearest bar and enjoy the booze!