Aston Villa v Ipswich Town preview and matchday thread

[herforder]

Kenlock for Knudsen would be my choice; part of the reason Berra seems to struggle in a three is because he does a lot of work covering defensively for Knudsen. The latter is at best average, and often well below. Chambo gave him a real bollocking last week for once again being out of position, failing to track his man and stop a cross into our box. Not the lad's fault, but he's a weak link.

[shamm]

Kenlock for Knudsen would be my choice; part of the reason Berra seems to struggle in a three is because he does a lot of work covering defensively for Knudsen. The latter is at best average, and often well below. Chambo gave him a real bollocking last week for once again being out of position, failing to track his man and stop a cross into our box. Not the lad's fault, but he's a weak link.

Kenlock on for injured Taylor

[BLUEBLOOD]

Kenlock for Knudsen would be my choice; part of the reason Berra seems to struggle in a three is because he does a lot of work covering defensively for Knudsen. The latter is at best average, and often well below. Chambo gave him a real bollocking last week for once again being out of position, failing to track his man and stop a cross into our box. Not the lad's fault, but he's a weak link.

Kenlock on for injured Taylor

That`s him out for the rest of the season then! did not take long.

[shamm]

Seems to be a real struggle against the pace of AVFC.
Let's hope we can improve our attach rather than continue to defend.

[BLUEBLOOD]

Looks like Derby are getting the treatment they gave us 3-0 down at home to Bristol city.
I wonder if there fans will be leaving at HT.

[shamm]

Playing with a slow back three
Spence on for injured Berra.

[Quasar]

2 injuries now...tut

That's us buggered for subs last 20 mins

[BLUEBLOOD]

HT 0-0 shots on target villa 3 town 0 total shots villa 13 town 4

[Quasar]

Actually think we have used all 3 subs already

[shamm]

Actually think we have used all 3 subs already

Two used.

[Quasar]

Oh.. cos on bet365 says 3

[Quasar]

Better second half so far

[Quasar]

Yessssssssssssss

[Quasar]

Come on boys hold it for ten mins

[TODD66]

Get in 1-0!!!!!!!!!!!

Wooooooooooo

[ipswichtownNo1]

Huws about that then!!!!!!!! Get in.

[TODD66]

Huws about that then!!!!!!!! Get in.

Very good!

[Quasar]

A good win

Our goalie must be knackered

[lucy]

Blow the damn whistle ref!

[TODD66]

Good job boys!!

Most unexpected, but gratefully received.

[Dubai Blue]

Fantastic, no more than we deserve in the last couple of games, even if it was a gritty defensive display we still created 11 chances.

[TODD66]

Turns out we need to play 5 full-backs in defence to keep a clean sheet

[patthegimp]

Well done ITFC and MMC. Onwards and upwards. Play offs still on!!

Scrumpy night.

[arana peligrosa]

Only just caught the score, was that a win of all things ? Damn unexpected but we'll take it without hesitation.

Who scored for us and was it an overall deserved win also ?. McCarthy (and team) has irritated the hell out of me this season on occasion, but at least on this day, it makes it seems almost worthwhile. Well to done to those involved, look forward to the game report when available.

[lucy]

Looks like we are the first team to beat Villa at their place this season.

[Magicmark]

Thanks itfc you've made my day

[patthegimp]

Come on Bluemike leave the pint down and get on the keyboard!!!
Seriously thanks for all the hard work. It is really appreciated.

[Bluemike]

OMG happy journey home, a very good battling performance against the odds with the injuries etc. Deserved something from the game after a very good second half which we had the better of !!! Report later. So happy. GET THE f*ck IN THERE !!!!

[Shed on tour]

As fans this is all we ever ask for from the players, total commitment.
This wasn't by any means a performance for the purists but was all about character and boy did we show that today especially with the injuries to Taylor and Berra.
Imo the man of the match award today goes to the whole team as without them all putting in a shift we would never have come away with this result.
The celebrations when we scored were a bit special as well.

[marko69]

Great result ITFC, excellent away win. I certainly had no faith in a win today. Well done Mick & Co.