On Boxing Day Agatha and Norman got to the pub midway through the first half of the Aston Villa v Spurs game. The performance and the stats (15 corners?) were clearly demonstrating dominance but no goals. Agatha was a trifle unnerved at half time, fearing a frustrating second half. Couldn't have been more wrong! An hour later the festive cheer was mightily enhanced by the 0-4 scoreline.
The first goal came from Jermain Defoe, thanks to a perfect through ball from Kyle Naughton. Adebayor and Defoe are not linking well together at the moment. In Agatha's humble opinion, Ade is just not doing it this season. Defoe would be better up front on his own, with Sigurdsson or Dempsey behind him.
The second goal was not far behind: Bale strolled past Guzan and popped the ball away comfortably. With an assist from Aaron Lennon, Bale's next goal went flying straight into the corner. Another lovely build up involving Kyle Walker and Gylfi Sigurdsson (who had come on to replace Adebayor), and Bale got his first Premier League hat trick. Loved his photo on Twitter later that evening! He is such a talent, Bale. Happy to be reminded so emphatically of that fact.
All in all, a very satisfying victory. Great to see Scott Parker playing for some of the game after having been out most of the season with injury. He is a galvanising presence and seems to get the team passing well. Agatha was also impressed by Kyle Walker getting forward so effectively. The defence was solid - Gallas and Naughton starting instead of Dawson and Caulker. And Super Jan played a blinder, as we have come to expect.
Boring Stoke
Saturday's game against Stoke |
January transfers
Season's greetings from
Agatha and Mildred
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