I doubt that anyone really thought that our lot would get anything from Anfield, but the fact that the score remained goal-less after 70 minutes started to pump hope into my drained heart.
The team selection and format was 'as you were' in the earlier part of the season, and did look more balanced in my opinion. In fact, Villa held up very well and in my view should have done better with the limited chances they had. But, of course, the absence of three of 'Pool's 'big guns' - resting on the bench - was noticeable and, sure enough, when they came on the tide shifted.
But that didn't deter Villa, glad to say, and Grealish - in happier days - would surely have put away the great chance he had, although the 'keeper saved well, to be sure.
Both teams had similar amounts of goal chances, but Villa - as usual these days - lacked the confidence to strike well.
One noticeable thing was that McGinn was beginning to look more like his old self and lasted the full 90 minutes. I can only hope that he comes back to all-cylinders-firing for the rest of the season. Trezeguet, though, lacks confidence, and El Ghazi could do with a touch of extra pep as well.
The good thing is that there's still 5 games and a possible 15 points to go! And let's remember that even Wellington got worried that Nap was going to win until Blucher arrived!
Just one win in the next two matches could change things around completely: that's how close it is really. A win would surely bring back some much-needed confidence, in players and fans alike.
UTV!
The team selection and format was 'as you were' in the earlier part of the season, and did look more balanced in my opinion. In fact, Villa held up very well and in my view should have done better with the limited chances they had. But, of course, the absence of three of 'Pool's 'big guns' - resting on the bench - was noticeable and, sure enough, when they came on the tide shifted.
But that didn't deter Villa, glad to say, and Grealish - in happier days - would surely have put away the great chance he had, although the 'keeper saved well, to be sure.
Both teams had similar amounts of goal chances, but Villa - as usual these days - lacked the confidence to strike well.
One noticeable thing was that McGinn was beginning to look more like his old self and lasted the full 90 minutes. I can only hope that he comes back to all-cylinders-firing for the rest of the season. Trezeguet, though, lacks confidence, and El Ghazi could do with a touch of extra pep as well.
The good thing is that there's still 5 games and a possible 15 points to go! And let's remember that even Wellington got worried that Nap was going to win until Blucher arrived!
Just one win in the next two matches could change things around completely: that's how close it is really. A win would surely bring back some much-needed confidence, in players and fans alike.
UTV!
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