We were bullied in midfield - I think it was a game that Augustien would have done well in. He was the boss at Villa Park last season. The first half we played well and could have been leading but for two fine saves from their keeper. The second half we didn't offer any threat. Graham was poor, he couldn't win a header, couldn't hold the ball up and made no runs in the box to attack any incoming crosses. I can't see him starting next week after a performance like that.
The fact is villa were overdue a win and we were due a loss and at half time i said at one nil we are still in the game but if villa scored a second then that would kill us.....we are not going to win every time whatever anyone thinks and to be beaten by a side that has been improving and desperate for their first win then it dont come as a surprise..... for all the Tate doubters then i think he showed you all he does have something to offer abet off the bench when we get our injured players back.....7/10 for effort on the game...
Tate was OK but patchy. Still has a terrible tendency to give the ball away and back away from advancing attackers. Better than Williams on the day though.
Villa were a bit unlucky to go 13 League games without a win . Oh well , they owed us from last season , no complaints . We had our moments too .
