Wow! A point has been gained! And we did not concede any goals. However, I found little to enthuse about in today's match; my view is that if anyone were to draw the conclusion from today's result that obtaining an away draw against a current top-10 side is a sign that the tide has turned would probably be deluding themselves.
Despite Leicester's possession in the first half today, it seemed to me that it was we that had three excellent chances to score in that half - well, at least chances to test their keeper - but failed weakly each time. Conversion of just one of those chances would have seen us ahead at half-time. Despite their possession, Leicester looked virtually toothless in attack and they really were there for the taking.
The balance of the play second half in midfield was roughly equal as Villa asserted themselves more, I thought, and again it seemed that we had the better chances. Their keeper ended up by not being seriously tested all match, but he was rather lucky that we seem to have forgotten how to put the ball properly in the direction of the net. Their defence had something to do with that, of course.
Anyhow, I feel that Mings had a much better game today, as well as the backs. Konsa played OK but on two or three occasions was weak in defence and/or in his distribution.
But a lot more urgency - speed - is necessary on the Villa's part.
We now have games against Norwich and Burnley as the next hurdles to face. These matches are surely a chance to get back to better stuff, especially if we can remember how to score! If we can do that in these games, then the visit of Liverpool might not be the whitewash that seems to be threatened right now.
Nevertheless, the season doth windeth down ... like a balloon with a leak in its fabric.
But - UTV!
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