Match Thread | Aston Villa vs Man City (06/12/23)

[Bill Walker]

It’s almost like a ‘midfield’ of a centre back, a kid and a striker is a bad idea. Why did we sign Kovacic and Nunes? Wastes of money.

Just back from injuries but why not give Phillips his chance ?
We are being overrun in midfield and I've never seen us give the ball away so much.

 

[ballbag]

Shit half that. Look like we've got weights in our boots.

 

[super_city_si]

Very fortunate to be level going into the break. That was a terrible half from us. Don't think I've seen us give the ball away that often for a long time. Only going to be one winner if we carry on like this.

Which we will...

 

[Legal Alien]

Big team talk this one.

Villa are a good side at home but we need to get control of the midfield

 

[Stoned Rose]

Villa miles the better side that half.

Lewis and Alvarez absolutely miles off it.

The usual level of “off the ball”work we’re used to seeing has been nowhere to be seen.

A lot of arse kicking needed at half time.

 

[bert38]

Making McGinn look like prime Maradona.

Ha I said that to my old man.

 

[bluemoon32]

Might as well bring Phillips on, can't do any worse

 

[wolviedinho]

Get Pep a few top midfielders ffs txiki -:)

Gotta take the rough with the smooth and although I am disappointed with the recent performances we are clearly short in midfield.

Hopefully get 1 in Jan. nunes and kova so far unimpressive if we are relying on Rico and stones.

Weird being back to out of control pep city. Gonna take some getting used to.

Still think it’s bizzare that both Bernie and Foden are not playing more central concidering it’s the most important cog in our system.

 

[phargrave]

Can we put Eddie in midfield & Carson in net ?

Or Walker

 

[mexico1970]

That Eloku gimp making noises.