We asked for your thoughts after Sunday’s Premier League game between Aston Villa and Brentford.
Here are some of your comments:
Villa fans
Ian: A woeful performance from Villa. Someone signing in after half time would not have realised Brentford had 10 men. Villa huffed and puffed playing slow short passes outside the Brentford box without creating any real chances
Steven: Like with Everton, we huffed and we puffed but without any of our standout long term midfield trio of Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn we aren’t able to turn over teams with that incisive pass or in transition. Fair play to the Bees, they dug in and took time out of the game – who wouldn’t I guess…
Magy: If it’s 0-0 when the opposition has a player sent off and, despite having more than a half to play, you still lose, you get what you deserve. Villa need to find a way to break down teams who just park the bus.
Ged: Just not good enough – Groundhog Day when attacking and hitting a wall of Brentford players. VAR should never have intervened as there was no clear evidence to prove the ball was out – therefore not a clear and obvious error – goal should have stood. Well done Brentford though, they defended valiantly.
Brentford fans
George: A thoroughly deserved win that showcases just how far our defensive stability has come – we have always struggled to hold onto a lead and have been wholly outmatched on several previous visits here. If only they gave you a fourth point for winning with ten!
Mel: Despite Villa’s injury list (we know what thats like), its still a ‘wow’ for this victory. To beat Villa away with 10 for about an hour, shows high levels of focus & resilience. This squad and management team continue to impress (even after last weeks loss) and they deserve nothing but praise. Shade’s red – well, let’s hope he learns from this.
Neel: Disappointing judgment by Kevin Schade, once again. Fortunately, a massive performance from the Bees. A mature defensive display full of mettle. Credit to Keith Andrews for making changes early in the 2nd half.
Jerry: Silly from Schade to fall for the Matty Cash theatrics but a superb goal from Outtara followed by a brilliant defensive display in the second half gave the Bees a deserved victory. What does Thiago have to do though to get a decision go his way? It took two Villa defenders to pull him down halfway through the second half, but the ref decreed that Igor was the culprit because the two Villa players couldn’t deal with his strength and were left sprawling on the deck. Onwards and upwards for the Bus stop team.
