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[Albion] Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***
- Thread starter Dick Head
- Start date
Think the ref has been fine tbh. He’s not giving much in the way of small fouls, so yeah I’m sure both us and Villa are moaning about each other getting away with things. The second pen call was a bit “letter of the law” but not wrong. Think it’s been fine.
Mustafa II
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Wow. That was an entertaining first half.
Neither side playing particularly well, but I guess that adds to the entertainment. Feels very desperate and physical.
Their penalty decision was an absolute JOKE. I don't think either of their VAR shouts was a penalty - van Hecke got his studs on the ball, and Pedro went to clear the ball fairly. Out of the two, the first was most likely to be a penalty - but the ref gave the 2nd, purely because he didn't give the first - succumbed to the pressure, spineless wanker.
In regards to the football, it's very even. We're probably marginally better than them. Pedro is not up to this number nine role, this needs a rethink. Such a messy game, that it's hard to say who's playing well. Dunk is composed, as you'd expect.
I really think this game cries out for the calm and collectiveness of Mitoma. It's amazing how we miss him when he's not playing. It's absolutely chaos out there, we need some players to calm it down a bit.
Neither side playing particularly well, but I guess that adds to the entertainment. Feels very desperate and physical.
Their penalty decision was an absolute JOKE. I don't think either of their VAR shouts was a penalty - van Hecke got his studs on the ball, and Pedro went to clear the ball fairly. Out of the two, the first was most likely to be a penalty - but the ref gave the 2nd, purely because he didn't give the first - succumbed to the pressure, spineless wanker.
In regards to the football, it's very even. We're probably marginally better than them. Pedro is not up to this number nine role, this needs a rethink. Such a messy game, that it's hard to say who's playing well. Dunk is composed, as you'd expect.
I really think this game cries out for the calm and collectiveness of Mitoma. It's amazing how we miss him when he's not playing. It's absolutely chaos out there, we need some players to calm it down a bit.
1-1 at half time. Fairy nuff.
It wasn’t a headbutt, it was a clash of heads in a 50/50.
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Brian Munich
teH lulZ
- Jul 7, 2008
- 384
Was that our good half or our shit half then? It doesn’t sound clear cut.
Fiskmås
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Nice to see Lamptey step up, and Igor is putting in a decent shift out of position.
But worrying though, that when our forwards have run themselves ragged pressing (no one can keep up that tempo the whole game through), there doesn’t seem to be much of a plan b for shutting down the midfield. Very interesting to see how this plays out.
My mate, a neutral, says it’s one of the best games he’s seen all season. I’ll agree eventually, if we win.
But worrying though, that when our forwards have run themselves ragged pressing (no one can keep up that tempo the whole game through), there doesn’t seem to be much of a plan b for shutting down the midfield. Very interesting to see how this plays out.
My mate, a neutral, says it’s one of the best games he’s seen all season. I’ll agree eventually, if we win.
Normandy seagull
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Might be being harsh but we look a bit like a primary school team at times- all rushing after the ball, chasing back, booting it forward to nobody. No control in the midfield. Ayari needs to come off HT. Baleba struggling too, so effectively playing a half strength midfield
I think that was the point. The penalty was near enough a 50/50 as well.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Boos at HT at Old Trafford
singing4seagulls
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- Apr 2, 2017
- 109
Pedro doesn't suit the number 9 you say - who are you putting in that position instead?
Everyone who is a natural for that position is injured.
Everyone who is a natural for that position is injured.
American Seagle
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- Jun 14, 2022
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If it's "letter of the law" why the lack of fouls for the same offence throughout the game!?
Sam Ovett
The New Manager Bus
Feel slightly hard done by with the refereeing decisions. Not great again, but don’t think we should be level.
not looked at 30 times on replays.
Enciso off and random Premier League level player in. Could take off Ayari as well, weak performance from him and on a yellow card.
Tell the boys to stop rolling around for no reason. Villa are better at it so lets try to do something they cant, like standing up.
Tell the boys to stop rolling around for no reason. Villa are better at it so lets try to do something they cant, like standing up.
American Seagle
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- Jun 14, 2022
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Why? Pedro wins the ball and the Villa player catches him on the follow through. Just like the penalty. So should be a foul.
I agree,
- Aug 7, 2003
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It’s reassuring to realise the small band of constant moaners, on here, are not reflective of our fan base.
US Seagull
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On the penalty; I get that if you kick an attacker in the box, it's going to be a penalty. What I don't get is how you call it a kick if JP doesn't actually flick his foot forward?
It was pulled back. It was just a collision IMHO.
It was pulled back. It was just a collision IMHO.