S-Clarke

If the caveat of that was a 'bad injury' to Ings, then I don't think as many would have bitten any hands off!

I do think we took our foot off in the 2nd half, we didn't manage it enough full stop. But I still think the score line is an unfair reflection of the actual game. 4-1 was probably fair, the last 2 goals villa scored were because we were a little bit disjointed due to the injuries - like you said. But I don't think we had enough control full stop in that 2nd half, certainly not on the right hand side - that was a real concern for me. KWP had an absolute disaster of a game, that's who they targeted throughout the 2nd half, but he had no help from anyone either. It's a weird feeling though, good win, 3rd in the league...13 points after 7 games...but like others have said, there's a sour feeling all over it - mainly due to the injuries I think. Bad ones to Ings or Ryan and we may need to re-asses our season targets.

Nice to see this thread is making more of a regular occurrence again! Shows things are going in the right direction on both sides...

Everton's bubble has burst then. I hate the start of season waffle some of the pundits come out with, it's similar to Spurs as well. The top 4 will be the usual, just a little more tightly packed this year I think.

It's very difficult to say, the worry is that the knee is a genuine weak spot for ings - it always will be, any impact or incorrect movement in that area is going to be a huge concern for everyone. It's been my biggest fear to be honest, for his sake and our teams sake he needs to be fine - couple of weeks max I hope, that's prob the best case. I just hope the club don't play cloak and daggers with this one and they tell us from the outset the state of play.

Nah, that was very bad and you knew from the outset. He was stretchered off as well if i remember correctly.

Pretty rubbish after 60 mins really. Dreadful collapse. Can't go doing that or we'll start losing lots of games. KWP had a disaster and Armstrong didn't help him defensively at all. Stephens presence seemed to unsettle everyone. We were ripped apart down that side all half. Injuries are the main worry though, it's made this result feel very sour.

FT. We win. Feels a lot worse than it did 30 mins ago though.

Piss poor second half really. Not good enough letting them back in. And that's why we're never safe at 4-0.

All grealish does is play for free kicks and fouls. Technical player, without doubt, but I don't like him.

Was decent up until 60mins, it's been a very sour day since then though. Still, wins a win!

It feels like a good day which has been made very sour. Got a nervous few days to wait for news I think. Or going by Saints, we'll never know.

That looks a really bad one to Ings, look at the way his knee sticks. Not a good sign what so ever. Hoping for the best, expecting not so good news.

76 mins on the clock, 4-1 up and I'm nervous. WTF has this club done to me over the years.

He's certainly unsettled us.

Game on...hmmm. Not comfortable again!

INGS!!!

http://liveonscore.tv/soccer-streams/premier-league/aston-villa-vs-southampton/ I'm on my 5th stream! They are all pretty pants today to be fair. This is a buffer-show as well, but you can watch it in between the stops!

Stephens hasn't started the half well. looks dodgy as hell.

Should have been a clear red though, officials have been dreadful. But other than that, great first half. Cannot ask for any more.

Holy jesus, what a half. JWP!

The officials are absolutely hopeless today.

JWP!!!

Any idea WTF the game wasn't stopped for such a clear bad head injury? Officials having a nightmare so far.

Yes Vester!