Reaction from our defeat to Aston Villa | OneFootball

Jason Tindall speaking to Sky Sports:

“We weren’t happy with the goals we conceded so we’ll review that and put that right on the training field.

"But we can’t fault the players' attitude and effort throughout the season and again today. We’ve got ourselves third in the Premier League and we can’t lose sight of that. We’ve got five cup finals now remaining and we need to make sure we prepare, refresh and we go and deliver the level of performances we’ve seen time and time again, starting with Ipswich at St. James’ Park.”

Jason Tindall, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live:

"On reflection over the 90 minutes Aston Villa deserved to win. From our perspective maybe a third game in six days caught up with us around about the hour is there. The effort is there. We can't lose sight of where we are.

"We now need to make sure that we mentally refresh, take a couple of days to recover and make sure we come back and work hard to deliver a good performance against Ipswich.

"We knew they would start fast. Their record here at Villa Park is what it is for a reason. We were disappointed with the start but we showed great character to get ourselves back into the game and go in level at 1-1 at half time.

"The second half we went out and started the half ok but around the hour mark when we conceded the second, the physicality and effort caught up to us. We started making little errors that are unlike us that led to goals.

"Full credit to the players, the effort they have put in this week is there for all to see but maybe today was a step too far for us.

"I wouldn't say that it is a reality check. It was always going to be a tough game coming here to Villa Park. What a fantastic side they are with a great manager. We have had many setbacks but one thing about the players and the club is we stick together and come out fighting."

Kieran Trippier, speaking to Sky Sports:

They scored straight away but a good reaction from us in the first half. Full credit to Villa, they are a top side with a top manager. They played very well and are a strong team. "You go into every game to win. Today we were confident but Villa played very well and they deserved their victory.

"We can't use [tiredness] as an excuse. The manager picks the eleven, we've been unchanged and that's it. We focus on the next game and that's against Ipswich.

"We want to qualify for the Champions League. Today was a setback but we've got a full week to recover and analyse where we went through today.

"You come into games like this against teams like this and it's a bit of a reality check maybe."