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[Father Jack Hackett]

Sorry but not buying that. Much as I respect O’Nien as an inspirational human being I don’t think he’s up to the level of marking players of the calibre of Watkins.

Aye, two excellent balls in but Watkins’ movement has bamboozled O’Nien throughout, as it should mind as he’s been one of the best in the league over the last 5 or so seasons.

 

[Thatheaderman]

Everyone loves 09 but we have to recognise he’s not up to it in the Prem.

Not tracked runners yet its his fault. Ffs

 

[Blackcats13]

Clueless

Can’t even tell me what he has done

 

[Morse]

Playing championship defender will always bite you on your arse sooner or later.

Luke is a Premier League defender.
He won't be the first PL defender to be owned by top end of the table opponents.

He's been decent for us, and RLB clearly rates him.

 

[Mowgli]

Another one of our cowardly fans that can't wait to have a go at the wrong player, cos they hate him.

Far too many fans knee jerking into stupid posts when something goes wrong. We've played quite well, but Villa are up there for a reason. They have good players too. Grow up and grow some balls man. Get behind your team.

Of course they have good players. We have been ripped open out wide several times and the centre back is nowhere near his man. Its 2 big problems.

Get Ballard on

 

[SKP130]

Villa doing a good job on him.

Two strong England international centre backs helped out by that big unit Onana

As far as units go, Brobbey has the edge on those.

 

[columbo70]

Not convinced.

It would have taken some exceptional defending to prevent the second.

Watkins lost Onien in the box..just a little shove while Onien is just attracted to the ball.... wouldn't have pushed Ballard off so easily

 

[GiantHogweed]

Stupid by O'Nein. He will pick up a card if he keeps doing that

Watkins is a handful to be sure, but he O9 was too far off him for that 2nd goal... Marking him tightly is easier said than done, of course.

1st goal I think was more on Mukiele being out of position... O9 slid to cover Muk's man leading their line, and Muk didn't switch and p/u Watkins behind the ball.

Watkins movement off ball is top drawer regardless... He's a big problem.

Ballard back in for 2nd half mins to switch it up and get a bigger body in there... Hopefully Reg doesn't wait til the 80th min on that.

 

[Taffyduck]

The lads will be determined to get something here after the first half.

2-4 wins

 

[Fez2]

People going after diarra a bit. Think he’s been ok and much more involved than le fee

 

[wisemensaysteve]

I missed the kick off, got online at 3 minutes, answered the door on 8 minutes and went to the loo on 35 minutes, what were the goals like?

 

[Rocky77]

I like reading the onien haters v the onien enjoyers

Both going over the top either slating him for nowt or praising him for doing the most basic of things

He's done ok this season when called upon, Watkins gives far better players than O'Nien problems

 

[Onlyfoolsrushin]

09 you can’t just let the strikers free you should be beating them to the ball. Poor defending. Also Rigg.

Rigg was at fault as he let his man go. Once to the by line, it was an excellent cross which any defender would have difficulty cutting out.

 

[Bears Beets]

Both goals were completely preventable, apart from that we’ve been very decent against a good team.

Still hopeful of a draw

 

[makumstu]

Remember when we were linked with McGinn when he was leaving Hibs and ended up with Dylan McGeouch instead

 

[hank williams]

Cut out the sloppiness we can still win this

 

[Alfies Hat]

I think Ballard will come on second half.
He'll strengthen the defence with his extra height and can cause problems at corners.

 

[Zombie]

We are winning this btw. Got 2-3 written all over it.

 

[Dogbark]

Some really poor defending in that first half. They should really be 3 up.

 

[Hendon Mad Frog]

Just remember lads, could be worse, we could be Forest fighting relegation and currently losing to Burnley