*OFFICIAL* Match Thread - Aston Villa v Manchester United 20/12/14

Originally Posted by Ranier Wolfcastle

I think we've looked far worse off with the wing back system than without.

In general though, teams get in behind us very easily, & we are mostly static in attack, devoid of any incisiveness or speed. The manner in which we continually pass it sideways is reminiscent of the last few seasons.

We've conceding six in nine, but much of that has been down to poor finishing from the opposition or exceptional goalkeeping from De Gea. That isn't reassuring at all.

I agree that injuries make it difficult to judge. There are some recurring issues though. The continual switching between these two systems is frustrating, Fellaini playing ahead of Herrera is an abomination, & it's miserable from a footballing point of view to see a United attack so static & immobile.

LVG got rid of Nani & Kagawa, two players who could have added some incisiveness to our play. Mata stayed & has been anonymous in too many games. Nani especially would be willing to take on players & carry the ball, something that we lack badly, especially with Di Maria & Janujaz' loss of form.

I don't disagree on Mata but he's had some good games too, and how many players are consistently outstanding? Certainly not Nani.

Think a lot of individual criticism is unfounded. We're looking for scapegoats and just need to be more patient.

Siders is right that we were too gung ho and Van Gaal reacted. A bit staid at times and we've rode our luck on occasion but results have improved. Can't ask for better management than that.

Originally Posted by andyroo

Not always



But he's £#%&!ing shit now and should be playing for Linfield or something.

Always felt that Evans raised his foot to protect himself as much as anything when Drgba went barging into him. Of course, the big tart went into his Punch and Judy routine. Just looking at that clip looks like the ref is about to tell him to stop being a girl. Looks like a £#%&!ing toddler having a tantrum

Originally Posted by Denis Irwell

Always felt that Evans raised his foot to protect himself as much as anything when Drgba went barging into him. Of course, the big tart went into his Punch and Judy routine. Just looking at that clip looks like the ref is about to tell him to stop being a girl. Looks like a £#%&!ing toddler having a tantrum

Pretty funny though

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Rubbish. He's a clumsy idiot no matter how fit he is.

He'd be the best thing since Baresi coached by El £#%&!ing Tel and Delboy if he came from that shithole

There is a bit of room for improvement tbf

Originally Posted by andyroo

Pretty funny though

£#%&!ing hilarious - not quite up to his spat with Lehmann though

Originally Posted by andyroo

Not always



But he's £#%&!ing shit now and should be playing for Linfield or something.

Lampard has a brief glance and runs away from the riverdancing @#%&!

Originally Posted by Denis Irwell

He'd be the best thing since Baresi coached by El £#%&!ing Tel and Delboy if he came from that shithole

There is a bit of room for improvement tbf

log out you tit.

Agbongo@#%&!'s red card rescinded.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

log out you tit.

Ooh no tips today on the Rick Shaw ?

Originally Posted by Denis Irwell

Ooh no tips today on the Rick Shaw ?

plenty mate. Would you like to know how much?

Originally Posted by Sparky***

plenty mate. Would you like to know how much?

Do tell

Originally Posted by Denis Irwell

Do tell

Today my tips totalled £80

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Today my tips totalled £80

jesus. no heating for you this winter.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Today my tips totalled £80

Is that good?

Originally Posted by Ginners

jesus. no heating for you this winter.

Got in on right now. Full blast.

Originally Posted by atticusgrinch

Is that good?

It's not bad.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Got in on right now. Full blast.

its pretty mild today tbh

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Agbongo@#%&!'s red card rescinded.

The correct decision, tbh - though he should have been booked; presumably he has escaped sanction totally now?

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Today my tips totalled £80

Good luck to you pal - Reckon you deserve it this time of year. Traffic's £#%&!ing mental