Barney Ronay was at Villa Park and here’s his report. Thanks for reading this MBM.
Jason Tindall speaks to Sky. “The second half was maybe a step too far for the same group of players … we’ve had three games in six days … a top Villa side … we did OK first half … the second half, around 60 minutes maybe, it was one step too far … we wasn’t happy with the goals we conceded … put that right on the training ground … can’t fault the effort and attitude … five cup finals remaining … prepare and refresh … starting against Ipswich at St James’ Park … the lads don’t mean to make mistakes … we have to analyse the game … come back stronger like we have done in the past.”
He also reports on the pneumonia-stricken Eddie Howe. “He still remains the same … a day-by-day thing … whenever he feels able to speak to me he will do … he is in good hands … the most important thing is he rests … he recovers … get back as quickly as possible to lead the team! [smiles bashfully] … we’ve not been [apart] for more than a day or two in 17 years so I certainly miss him … even more so on days like this! … I’m sure he’ll be really proud of the [team’s] effort.”
That’s a really sweet tribute to his pal.
