Final Score Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

What a great game, two sides going for it, we could easily have won it. So much stronger when Sangare and Jensen came on. We are a good team that’s great to watch. Bring on the scousers.
Oh and what a game by Hickey , seriously good footballer
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Thought that was a decent showing - the midfield three worked well together, and both full backs contributed an awful lot. Good to see Jensen back.

Kelleher making an incredible save, Schade looking threatening. Front three not quite clicking but all working hard. I thought that moment in added time was the point Outtara's season was going to kick start, but for some reason he delayed playing the ball into Wilson.

Unbeaten 6 games in, rarely been behind too - less than 10 mins (?) in total. We're a little walking wounded, and Kev's injury looked a painful one, but the depth of the squad is really starting to show.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

How much damage did the visit to Jersey Road by Strictly Come Dancing do to the preparation for the game🤨.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Banana said:
What?
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A clip on Strictly just now of a celeb, John somebody, & his partner at the training ground. Couldn’t really see what was going on & couldn’t really hear it either , but definitely Jersey Road with some players😬
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Only got to half-watch today due to family stuff, but thought we looked very good. 2 defeats in 16 now in the Premier League, bananas. I hope the club make representations to the PL about McGinn cos that was a goddamn farce - he spends the whole game giving the ref dissent, how does he not get pulled up for it?! Ridiculous
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Not much between the teams, a good point away from home, thought our fans were a little quiet today, but probably engrossed in a competitive match.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

We played the better football by far. They had the better scoring opportunities.

I’m actually shocked how good our football was at times. Notably, a massive absence of either mistakes, or, running out of options/pressure/turnovers.

It seems by making the pitch big we always find the passes. Kelleher… just divine. we enjoyed Raya at his best. Now we have another at least point per game keeper.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

BEEcool said:
I thought the missing stand also made for a slightly strange atmosphere.
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Funny but so did I, was just saying as much to pal in pub. Seemed to suck some energy out somehow.
 

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jonnamanuk said:
We played the better football by far. They had the better scoring opportunities.

I’m actually shocked how good our football was at times. Notably, a massive absence of either mistakes, or, running out of options/pressure/turnovers.

It seems by making the pitch big we always find the passes. Kelleher… just divine. we enjoyed Raya at his best. Now we have another at least point per game keeper.
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Kelleher is a quite incredible shot stopper, but like Raya when he first arrived, I wish he would catch the ball rather than slap it back into play. Years ago all keepers used to catch everything as a first resort
 

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mhead bee said:
Kelleher is a quite incredible shot stopper, but like Raya when he first arrived, I wish he would catch the ball rather than slap it back into play. Years ago all keepers used to catch everything as a first resort
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He catches more balls than any other Brentford keeper that I can remember
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Before the game, based on the start we’ve made, I was fairly confident we could get the 3 points.

But whilst we didn’t, again, we’ve come away from a tough tough game with a point and our unbeaten run intact.

I wouldn’t make too much of scoring first but not ‘maintaining it’ this early on. Both because it’s not as though we’re losing the games plus the ability to score first is in itself a strength.

I really hope Kev’s okay. He’s made a fantastic start and has undoubtedly been our biggest threat so far, especially with Igor still finding his feet and Dango blowing hot and cold.

Important thing is we keep the point ticker ticking. Onto the next one!
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

A strange sort of day! Especially with Avanti trains 😡 as for the game, personally, I thought a draw was the fair result. Kelleher's double save towards the end of the first half was simply astonishing. Bees were certainly the better team in the first half; Villa fought back strongly in the 2nd without creating too many clear-cut chances. 2-2, fair scoreline, in my book.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

The sixth time Schuster and Yarmoliuk have been on the pitch together this season, and finally Yarmoliuk gets the ball and my first reaction isn't: What's Schuster doing there?

Just me? Thought so.
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Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Haven't read any of the above yet but here's my thoughts.

Thought we started really well and deserved our lead, what a composed finish from Yarmo... he can do it all. A very frustrating goal to concende 90 seconds later as the old adage of being most vulnerable after scoring came true yet again... unprofessional stuff from an extremely professional team in all honesty... Kelleher will be disappointed too. All evens at the break, felt about right as Kelleher then made an outrageous save on the break to keep it level.

Second half a bit more of the same, thought the Schuster sub was odd, although it felt like Villa had the edge with the help of an extremely trigger happy ref and the hills have eyes crowd behind them. No shock in who put Villa ahead.... Mcginn is a player you'd love if he was on your own team, but can't stand him for Villa. Massive deflection on the way in, when his shot would have rolled through to Kelleher, fairly typical.

Then we got justice, Ajer with a wonderful run and continued his goal scoring form for club and country with a beautifully deflected goal. After that, it honestly could have gone either way. The nasty feeling of "we're gonna throw this away" which I had at 1-1 was gone, and I actually thought we might win. A little less on Outtara's ball at the end when Thiago was through and we may have done it.

A massive point on the road.... albeit Villa aren't what they were, that is clear. I'm going to guess there will be comments above about how dirty/whingy Villa are etc, but they're always like this at home, add "Leeds", "Forest", "Wolves" to that list and you know what you're gonna get.

We may well have lost that one under Frank at the end, I think he would have gone ultra defensive after we equalised.

Kelleher- The best and the worst from him.... Disappointed with the first but made a wonder save end of 1st half

Diouff- I think we saw what we knew we'd get, dangerous crosses into the box, caught out of position at times at the back.. there's a player there
Schuster- Was getting bullied by Mcginn from attacking throws, not sure why he went off however
Ajer- Caught for the first goal but made brilliant blocks and what a goal
Kayode- Decent game, solid enough. Surprised to see none of his throws beat the first man however

Janelt- Solid as always, silly booking
Yarmo- Great goal, ran out of puff in the end
KLP- Saw glimpses of what he was supposed to do, but will be dissapointed he didn't take his opportunity at 10

Anthony- Thought he was good, doesn't look massively threatening but is clever and makes the most of the ball
Thiago- Worked his socks off, he deserves more from this season so far, he's been brilliant. Ridiculous booking for him, just too strong for Buendia
Schade- Worried about his shoulder, don't need an injury here

Hickey- Did well enough, so versatile
Sangare- Thought he did well, was alone in that midfield at times but still bossed it
Jensen- Lovely to see him back, we step up in class when he's on the pitch
Outtara- Looked a little better, he's still suffering with lack of confidence, but he's getting into good areas
Wilson- Another ridiculous booking for him from the ref, is he supposed to not go for it? Didn't have enough time to make an impact but love seeing him come on

On reflection after writing through that, the ref was horrendous at times and made some strange bookings. A point at Villa park is never a bad thing, take it and move on. We may well have lost that a couple of years ago.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

upnorthbee said:
Haven't read any of the above yet but here's my thoughts.

Thought we started really well and deserved our lead, what a composed finish from Yarmo... he can do it all. A very frustrating goal to concende 90 seconds later as the old adage of being most vulnerable after scoring came true yet again... unprofessional stuff from an extremely professional team in all honesty... Kelleher will be disappointed too. All evens at the break, felt about right as Kelleher then made an outrageous save on the break to keep it level.

Second half a bit more of the same, thought the Schuster sub was odd, although it felt like Villa had the edge with the help of an extremely trigger happy ref and the hills have eyes crowd behind them. No shock in who put Villa ahead.... Mcginn is a player you'd love if he was on your own team, but can't stand him for Villa. Massive deflection on the way in, when his shot would have rolled through to Kelleher, fairly typical.

Then we got justice, Ajer with a wonderful run and continued his goal scoring form for club and country with a beautifully deflected goal. After that, it honestly could have gone either way. The nasty feeling of "we're gonna throw this away" which I had at 1-1 was gone, and I actually thought we might win. A little less on Outtara's ball at the end when Thiago was through and we may have done it.

A massive point on the road.... albeit Villa aren't what they were, that is clear. I'm going to guess there will be comments above about how dirty/whingy Villa are etc, but they're always like this at home, add "Leeds", "Forest", "Wolves" to that list and you know what you're gonna get.

We may well have lost that one under Frank at the end, I think he would have gone ultra defensive after we equalised.

Kelleher- The best and the worst from him.... Disappointed with the first but made a wonder save end of 1st half

Diouff- I think we saw what we knew we'd get, dangerous crosses into the box, caught out of position at times at the back.. there's a player there
Schuster- Was getting bullied by Mcginn from attacking throws, not sure why he went off however
Ajer- Caught for the first goal but made brilliant blocks and what a goal
Kayode- Decent game, solid enough. Surprised to see none of his throws beat the first man however

Janelt- Solid as always, silly booking
Yarmo- Great goal, ran out of puff in the end
KLP- Saw glimpses of what he was supposed to do, but will be dissapointed he didn't take his opportunity at 10

Anthony- Thought he was good, doesn't look massively threatening but is clever and makes the most of the ball
Thiago- Worked his socks off, he deserves more from this season so far, he's been brilliant. Ridiculous booking for him, just too strong for Buendia
Schade- Worried about his shoulder, don't need an injury here

Hickey- Did well enough, so versatile
Sangare- Thought he did well, was alone in that midfield at times but still bossed it
Jensen- Lovely to see him back, we step up in class when he's on the pitch
Outtara- Looked a little better, he's still suffering with lack of confidence, but he's getting into good areas
Wilson- Another ridiculous booking for him from the ref, is he supposed to not go for it? Didn't have enough time to make an impact but love seeing him come on

On reflection after writing through that, the ref was horrendous at times and made some strange bookings. A point at Villa park is never a bad thing, take it and move on. We may well have lost that a couple of years ago.
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Chaps?
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

mhead bee said:
Are you sure?

He catches less than any keeper I have ever seen in my life including Sunday mornings, let alone any Brentford keeper.
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There was a punch in the first half without any need to that really leapt out at me.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

He's probably the best catcher of crosses that we've ever had. EVER.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

Les Beeavinu said:
Yes, one example today.
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It’s not just today, his first instinct is to slap, punch, push anything that comes toward him.

Back in the day Len Bond caught everything, it took so much pressure off the team and demoralised the oppo. From the 70’s to 90’s all English keepers caught everything, even shots, the foreign keepers pushed everything out and we couldn’t work out why they would recycle it

Nowadays all keepers recycle it like they are scared to drop it
 

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upnorthbee said:
What? Ridiculous. He usually catches the ball, did one punch today I counted? An agenda building?
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Oh don’t talk rubbish about agenda’s, he is brilliant keeper and the best shot stopper around, but he does punch, slap and push a lot of high balls and what has that got to do with agenda’s FFS .
 

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mhead bee said:
It’s not just today, his first instinct is to slap, punch, push anything that comes toward him.

Back in the day Len Bond caught everything, it took so much pressure off the team and demoralised the oppo. From the 70’s to 90’s all English keepers caught everything, even shots, the foreign keepers pushed everything out and we couldn’t work out why they would recycle it

Nowadays all keepers recycle it like they are scared to drop it
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Once today when it was probably the wrong decision. Maybe you can give us the count of how many times it has happened in other games this season, I don't have those stats.
 

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Brentford (Yarmo, Ajer)

mhead bee said:
Oh don’t talk rubbish about agenda’s, he is brilliant keeper and the best shot stopper around, but he does punch, slap and push a lot of high balls and what has that got to do with agenda’s FFS .
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"He catches less than any keeper I have ever seen in my life including Sunday mornings"

Honestly mental mate, your posts are usually spot on. That kinda comment is asking for a reaction.
 

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He’s been coached to punch if he’s in any doubt he can catch a high ball when he’s under pressure. That’s just the modern way.

Back in the day the likes of Brodie, Bond and McKellar tried to catch almost everything which generally worked but cost the odd goal when they fumbled.
 
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