Cracking Howson finish and we haven't played well really - some very poor passing. Mbokani looks so good IMO, he just needs the guys behind him to retain the ball better. One thing - I'm not at all surprised o see Olsson dropped, I think he's avoided a lot of flak with the Martin shenanigans, but has been guilty at times. Brady is excellent at fullback.
Spot on Thai, I can't disagree with you. I had hoped the early goal would see Villa's heads drop like we did against Spurs, but no sign as yet.
If Wes can't get going he might as well be replaced and changed it around a bit. He's largely anonymous so far.
Yep. Vadis would at least retain the ball better. Traore is raw, and doesn't like to defend from what I've seen, but so dangerous
That looked like Mbokani mucking up an excellent break, and he should have done better, but Christ Hoolahan what are you doing getting in his way?
I think Wes made it very hard for Bonk to make up his mind as to what to do on that break. Wasted "golden" opportunity to put this to bed.
Dangerous game we're playing, sitting back and inviting the the pressure. In other news, Newcastle go a goal behind, so that's good.