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Title: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 12:16:42 AM
I expect most people in Blighty are in bed now, so here we go:


First half team:

Steer, Bree, Hause, Konsa, Targett, Hourihane, Grealish (C), O'Hare, Jota, El Ghazi, Wesley.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 12:19:24 AM
I'm awake intending to watch it
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 12:25:13 AM
It'll be on at 9pm here, as we're an hour ahead of Minnesota.  Will have to use a UK VPN as they've blocked it for anyone outside of the local area and the UK.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 12:36:25 AM
Good job Risso. I’ll post some pics on here over the evening.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 12:36:35 AM
I thought it was 7 pm local time,
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 12:37:34 AM
Kick off is in 23min. Lots of Villa fans here
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 12:41:36 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/py7ctnS/57-B425-EB-7-AA6-41-C1-B71-C-FC24-C83319-B9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/py7ctnS)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 12:42:43 AM
Quote
The stream is only available for viewers within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul broadcast market and the United Kingdom.

The Queen of Portugal and I are not amused.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 12:43:13 AM
Great shirt, shame about the Benny hat.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 12:44:09 AM
Thanks mate but I'm not wearing a hat.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: PGW on July 18, 2019, 12:48:16 AM
It is now on their website...not Youtube

mnufc.com

utd.mn/2kdcQiC
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 12:54:55 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/py7ctnS/57-B425-EB-7-AA6-41-C1-B71-C-FC24-C83319-B9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/py7ctnS)


Mrs Rudy just walked in and saw your photo and asked if it was 'Emplastro'



Soz but we can't find a stream!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 12:57:36 AM
Locked in and looking forward to seeing some of the new players.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 01:01:35 AM
I'm in. Their OS is working.

God Save Our Team.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:01:41 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/VBvh7ZD/CBA60541-DF40-4-E66-A6-D0-8-F5109354185.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VBvh7ZD)

(https://i.ibb.co/W3Nrwvc/41-EFFEF0-52-DD-47-FC-A9-D7-F6371461-B218.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W3Nrwvc)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 01:02:33 AM
Enjoy, Toronto! If you Mr Leech, give him a kiss from me.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:03:47 AM
No sponsors logo on the kits is a bit odd

Edit: might be because can’t advertising gambling sites
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:04:14 AM
Enjoy, Toronto! If you Mr Leech, give him a kiss from me.

haha I already have. We enjoyed a pint earlier and will do after the game
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 01:04:18 AM
Official stream is pants
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: purpletrousers on July 18, 2019, 01:04:32 AM
Been kept awake till 3am the past few nights by the baby, actually want to be awake and she’s asleep! ah well got some work to write up.
Up the Villa 2019/2020!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:05:28 AM
Are they going to change camera angle at any point?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: djbone on July 18, 2019, 01:06:00 AM
Are they going to change camera angle at any point?

ha, just about to wonder the same thing, bloody hope so!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 01:06:06 AM
Brilliant. I can get the live stream here in NZ.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: purpletrousers on July 18, 2019, 01:06:39 AM
they have to right?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:07:27 AM
Nice pictures TV, thanks !

I hope they have a better camera angle.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 01:07:41 AM
Brilliant. I can get the live stream here in NZ.

https://www.mnufc.com/post/2019/07/16/live-stream-mnufc-vs-aston-villa-international-friendly
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: BC54 VFC on July 18, 2019, 01:07:49 AM
Official stream is pants

Can't even see all the pitch!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:08:23 AM
Phew!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: BC54 VFC on July 18, 2019, 01:08:56 AM
Ah that's better!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: purpletrousers on July 18, 2019, 01:09:27 AM
hurrah - primetime opponent aston villa!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Perthvillan on July 18, 2019, 01:09:39 AM
I'm at work here in Perth Western Australia.
I could watch the game if I was at home (maybe the replay later) but I will be following from time to time by way of your posts, so keep them coming.
UTV
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 01:11:51 AM
I wish they could pronounce “Premier” but otherwise a much better stream than I was expecting during the national anthems!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 01:12:27 AM
I'm at work, but luckily it's lunch time.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hillbilly on July 18, 2019, 01:13:28 AM
No sponsors logo on the kits is a bit odd

Edit: might be because can’t advertising gambling sites
I’d pay an extra 20 quid for that clean shirt.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:14:13 AM
Good effort Wes. Just over from 20 yds.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:16:55 AM
No sponsors logo on the kits is a bit odd

Edit: might be because can’t advertising gambling sites
I’d pay an extra 20 quid for that clean shirt.
Agree. Kit looks bang on to me...would be even better with the old badge! 😊
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 01:17:32 AM
Another chance.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: djbone on July 18, 2019, 01:17:52 AM
Good chance for AEG, great ball from Jota
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:23:09 AM
Chance for Minnesota, shot just wide
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:24:04 AM
Sitting off them now and allowing them to have possession after a decent start.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 01:24:31 AM
Wes is a big old unit.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:25:53 AM
Jota slips Wesley through again, shot deflected for a corner
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:28:54 AM
Early impression is we are playing in third gear. When we want to press them we do so at ease and should be winning. Bear in mind it 30C here at 7.30pm and they’ve put in quite a shift this week in training.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 01:31:41 AM
The colours look good
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:32:02 AM
That's twice now that Bree has been caught out of position.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:32:39 AM
Another chance for Wesley, should have done better.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 01:33:32 AM
Another chance for Wes. I liking the through balls Jota has played so far.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 01:38:11 AM
The female commentator for Minnesota is very good.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Perthvillan on July 18, 2019, 01:40:05 AM
The female commentator for Minnesota is very good.
Please explain?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 01:41:36 AM
I know it’s a whole different culture and has to appeal to a different market but calling your “Holte End” the Wonderwall? Jesus...
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:43:20 AM
JACKKKKKKKK
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 18, 2019, 01:44:28 AM
They managed to miss that lol
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 01:44:36 AM
Goalllll super Jack.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:44:53 AM
Touchdown !!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:45:19 AM
Jack scored but none of us saw it! Any chance of a replay?!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 01:45:40 AM
Ha ha, a Minnesota graphic flashes up just as Jack scores, so we miss it, no replays either.  Brilliant!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:45:50 AM
Hopefully TV recorded it !!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: usav on July 18, 2019, 01:45:58 AM
Jack scored but none of us saw it!

Not even a replay!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 01:46:04 AM
Not showed the goal yet ffs
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Dave Javu on July 18, 2019, 01:46:18 AM
1-0 to Villa says my app
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 18, 2019, 01:46:30 AM
The kit looks nice without the sponsor.

I definitely wont be buying the "elite" shape though
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:46:50 AM
All our players shirts look drenched with sweat.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 01:46:51 AM
I think Jota is looking useful
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 01:47:36 AM
Frustrating not seeing the goal. Hope they show it.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 01:47:50 AM
Useless TV
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:47:58 AM
Jota runs through and keeper saves down to his right ... Jack skys the rebound
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:48:12 AM
Good effort Jota...Jack blazes the rebound.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: TheMalandro on July 18, 2019, 01:48:56 AM
I knew that was a goal as soon as they put the replay up. Dumb fucks.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: villadelph on July 18, 2019, 01:50:29 AM
Jack, Jota, O’Hare and el Ghazi are playing some pretty tidy stuff. We’re making a point to work it out from the back and it looks decent so far. Hopefully they can get Wesley on the end of something.

Pretty pathetic to show a routine save replay instead of the goal.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:50:40 AM
Kortney Hause looks really good. Strong as a fucking ox
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: TheMalandro on July 18, 2019, 01:51:43 AM
Bollocks. Left the stream to comment on here and now its blocking the video.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hillbilly on July 18, 2019, 01:53:53 AM
O’Hare is not quite there yet. A little too slow on the ball.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 01:54:07 AM
Jack glides past players with such glorious ease
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: villadelph on July 18, 2019, 01:55:24 AM
Jota does such a great job of receiving the ball and immediately turning to goal. Deans got to love that.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:55:31 AM
Kalinic warning up for the 2nd half
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 01:56:01 AM
I’d like to see the goal at some point!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 01:56:58 AM
Still no replay of the goal, jeeez
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Smirker on July 18, 2019, 01:57:34 AM
Is it me or does Jack look quicker?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 01:58:07 AM
Hause and Konsa look comfortable even though they haven’t really been tested to be fair.

Be interesting if we change the whole XI for the second half.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 01:59:04 AM
We are playing well without hitting the top gears. There are more goals for us in this and we are creating chances.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2019, 01:59:58 AM
Who did we play as dfm first half ?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:00:33 AM
Conor.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 02:02:36 AM
The quality of the stream is atrocious.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:02:56 AM
So we can see replays of half chances but no replay of the goal?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2019, 02:03:41 AM
Looking forward to see Freddie at RB second half
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:03:49 AM
A half to forget. It's hopefully all about fitness.
Feel sorry for Wesley, he may as well not have been there.
El Ghazi was but he's my biggest fear, complete Tim Sherwood. A good day at Wembley and nothing more.
Jota looked busy but final ball looked lazy.
Only Hourihane looked like he knew what he was doing and was sharp.

Expecting a much better second half.

Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:04:23 AM
Jack’s goal from behind. Not the best view of it I grant you

https://twitter.com/mossy_d/status/1151654077463482368?s=12

Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:04:53 AM
Oooh super jack, nice finish.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: stevo_st on July 18, 2019, 02:05:34 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/pWDvmvN/683-C4-ECF-37-D4-4-BFC-871-C-102147-CDC9-F3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pWDvmvN)


SJG new boots.
Designed to mess with the oppo’s heads
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:05:45 AM
They just showed the goal during half time. Nice shot and finish from the edge of the box.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:06:27 AM
A half to forget. It's hopefully all about fitness.
Feel sorry for Wesley, he may as well not have been there.
El Ghazi was but he's my biggest fear, complete Tim Sherwood. A good day at Wembley and nothing more.
Jota looked busy but final ball looked lazy.
Only Hourihane looked like he knew what he was doing and was sharp.

Expecting a much better second half.



A half to forget? We toyed with them for almost all of it. If we moved out of third gear and been a little more decisive we’d have scored 4. They look tired and it’s boiling here. Nobody here thought it was poor. More that we looked less than sharp which is completely to be expected this early on in pre season and against a side in mid season.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2019, 02:06:47 AM
Going to be plenty of changes for the second-half. Here’s how Villa will line up after the break:
Kalinic, Guilbert, Chester, Mings, Taylor, McGinn, Lansbury, Bjarnason, Davis, Green, Hogan.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:07:23 AM
Complete change of team for second half.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:08:29 AM
Looks like Mings and Chester will start the second half.

(https://i.ibb.co/rHH96Bg/23-E53-D7-C-92-B7-46-E4-BB26-24-BFCAAA9668.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rHH96Bg)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 02:09:24 AM
Bloody hell, we've got the mother of all thunder and lightning storms here.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:10:53 AM
A half to forget. It's hopefully all about fitness.
Feel sorry for Wesley, he may as well not have been there.
El Ghazi was but he's my biggest fear, complete Tim Sherwood. A good day at Wembley and nothing more.
Jota looked busy but final ball looked lazy.
Only Hourihane looked like he knew what he was doing and was sharp.

Expecting a much better second half.



A half to forget? We toyed with them for almost all of it. If we moved out of third gear and been a little more decisive we’d have scored 4. They look tired and it’s boiling here. Nobody here thought it was poor. More that we looked less than sharp which is completely to be expected this early on in pre season and against a side in mid season.

I appreciate the heat and it's just a fitness game. We toyed in our own half but going forward we looked confused. Expect 3 Villa goals in the 2nd half. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:13:06 AM
Keinan playing wide left is an interesting experiment
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:18:23 AM
Is that our goalkeeping kit for the next year? It’s dire if it is!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Risso on July 18, 2019, 02:18:37 AM
Nice build up and good effort from big Keinan there.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:18:50 AM
On paper it’s a weaker team this half with quite a few players that need to prove they are good enough for the season ahead (BB, Lansbury, Hogan, Davis, Green). Interested to see how Kalinic, Chester and Guilbert get on.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hillbilly on July 18, 2019, 02:21:27 AM
There was a comment by the Minnesota owner about how big and fleet-footed the Villa players are. He’s not wrong.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:22:24 AM
Clear penno denied for us foul on KD
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:22:31 AM
Mings looks like the biggest man I’ve ever seen on this stream.

Think BB and Angela not stepping up enough yet.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:23:20 AM
Errrr...surely a penalty?! 😂
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:23:20 AM
That was a clear pen.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:23:54 AM
“Now was he taken down?”

Yes, quite obviously and deliberately!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 02:24:09 AM
I don’t think you have a more stone wall penalty than that.
Disgraceful refereeing.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:24:48 AM
That was a clear pen.

Every second of every minute of every hour of every day day.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:25:49 AM
I really don’t like the bloke doing the commentary, he sounds very Alan Partridge.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:28:30 AM
Real Salt Lake is my new favourite football team name.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:29:12 AM
I don’t like to write players off but I just don’t see how we can carry BB and Lansbury in midfield this season unless they are brought in for cup games.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 02:29:23 AM
That's one of the most stonewall penalties I've seen.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:32:07 AM
It's gone a bit flat
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:32:07 AM
I’m just not convinced at all by Davis. He’s on the other side now. Just looks clumsy.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:34:10 AM
Agree. Other than SJM, I don’t see any of the front 6 making any kind of impact this season.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:34:29 AM
I don’t like to write players off but I just don’t see how we can carry BB and Lansbury in midfield this season unless they are brought in for cup games.

Until now BB has been impressive. Reads the game very well.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 02:35:28 AM
Guilbert has a great first touch
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:35:44 AM
Scott Hogan unlocks Useless level with ease
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: London Villan on July 18, 2019, 02:37:55 AM
We have got 6 players to come into this squad ( inc Kodjia and Elmo).
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:40:16 AM
Guilbert has a great first touch

Looking good so far. Right now he's feeding Green but that's a thankless task.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:40:34 AM
One thing I have noticed (maybe I’m not paying the most attention) is that they don’t piss about with things like trying to move their free kicks or throw ins forward five feet every time they get one or rolling around which is refreshing.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 02:41:10 AM
McGinn and Barney look good. The rest of the midfield and front players look very average at this stage.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:41:15 AM
I don’t like to write players off but I just don’t see how we can carry BB and Lansbury in midfield this season unless they are brought in for cup games.

Until now BB has been impressive. Reads the game very well.
I really want him to do well but he just doesn’t impose himself enough on the game for my liking, and always seems to have a costly mistake in him.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:41:24 AM
Ooooh close by Chezzie
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:42:37 AM
Shush! We’re about a minute behind you TV! 😝
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:43:46 AM
Fans posing for photos with the match ball...that’s a new one!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:44:23 AM
Why keep the match ball when you can just lob it about for ten minutes and waste time? These lot have a lot to learn.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 02:45:26 AM
Shot from Green...throw-in to Minnesota !!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:45:39 AM
Gash from Green.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:46:56 AM
HENRIIIIIIII!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:47:21 AM
Brilliant run and cross by Freddie who has been excellent
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:47:44 AM
HENRIIIIIIII!

Because I suspect this is often this other way round I am willing to forgive this but we are all about two minutes behind!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:48:03 AM
That was liquid gravy
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 02:48:38 AM
Great play by Freddie and a good finish.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hillbilly on July 18, 2019, 02:48:49 AM
Guilbert looks good - cracking cross - even Lansbury couldn’t miss that. BB has been tidy.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:48:54 AM
Lansbury enjoyed that. Great ball in.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: OzVilla on July 18, 2019, 02:49:19 AM
I love the fact you lot are up in the wee small hours for once while i'm following this match thread in brilliant, bright sunshine.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:50:05 AM
Nice goal! Excellent run, cross and finish.

TV needs to use spoilers! 😂
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:50:16 AM
BBBBBBBBBjarnason!!!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:50:40 AM
I love the fact you lot are up in the wee small hours for once while i'm following this match thread in brilliant, bright sunshine.

Yeah but given the choice you’d obviously rather be in Nottingham though, so...
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:50:55 AM
Are you taking the piss? 🙈
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:51:12 AM
I don’t like to write players off but I just don’t see how we can carry BB and Lansbury in midfield this season unless they are brought in for cup games.

Until now BB has been impressive. Reads the game very well.
I really want him to do well but he just doesn’t impose himself enough on the game for my liking, and always seems to have a costly mistake in him.

**cough**
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:51:22 AM
3-0 BB!!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 02:51:34 AM
Barney!!!!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 02:51:42 AM
Thor strikes
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 18, 2019, 02:52:19 AM
Mings looks like the biggest man I’ve ever seen on this stream.

Think BB and Angela not stepping up enough yet.

This team is shit and definitely can’t win the league next year they all need to step up.


You’re all welcome!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hillbilly on July 18, 2019, 02:52:40 AM
MINI-THORRRRR!!!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 02:52:54 AM
It's funny, the commentators keep mentioning Minnesota defender Brett Coleman, but it's giving me nightmare flashbacks cause it sounds like Brett Holman.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Axl Rose on July 18, 2019, 02:53:37 AM
Get in!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hillbilly on July 18, 2019, 02:54:40 AM
Taylor. Dear oh dear.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2019, 02:55:43 AM
The commentator is one of us.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:55:45 AM
Shit! It's almost 3am and I need to be up at 7.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 02:56:39 AM
Good start. Have a good day or night everyone, back to work now :-X
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 02:57:00 AM
and so the unbeaten run begins.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: CT Villan on July 18, 2019, 02:57:29 AM
Night all !
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 02:58:13 AM
and so the unbeaten run begins.

Ha! Love it.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:58:51 AM
Solid performance. Well done Villa boys. Good work out


(https://i.ibb.co/dJ3H8zV/DA7-C1-D69-A809-4559-B877-E3559-C2-D3-A46.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dJ3H8zV)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 02:59:18 AM
Game over.

Good run out for the lads. Comfortable throughout even though it has to be said that Minnesota weren’t the most testing of opposition. All our players look like they’ve sweated a few pints this evening so a good work out in hot conditions.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 02:59:39 AM
Goodnight to all you boys and girls back home. Off to have a few bevvies
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 03:00:50 AM
Goodnight Jonboy!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: charleeco7 on July 18, 2019, 03:03:51 AM
Over all decent runout. Impressed with Hause, Jota, O’Hare and Guilbert. Not so with hogan, who is a waste of space really and thought Davis was poor. In fairness to him though there’s no way he’s a winger.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Singapore Villa on July 18, 2019, 03:06:00 AM
What was the final score?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 03:07:11 AM
What was the final score?

3-0 Jack, Lansbury, Thor
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: villadelph on July 18, 2019, 03:07:27 AM
What was the final score?

3-0

Jack, Lansbury and BB
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2019, 03:12:51 AM
Poor old SJM looked a bit out of sorts without his skipper mate next to him.
DFM position well covered in both Halves without new signings by Connor and BB, so not worried by that now, esp if Douglas or Ampadu ends up being first choice.
Freddie at RB looks very good with pace and crossing
Good goals all round, super jack plus good to see Lansbury and BB getting past the forwards for their finishes
Wesley wasn’t as dynamic as I was hoping in this first showing
O’Hare and particularly Jota had very good games

So in summary, another top class keeper to help Jed would be good ,  defence looks great ,DFM will be ok, I’d like another top class midfielder for Jack/SJM cover. Biggest issue is goal scorer forward competition and another winger
Bring on spurs , UTV
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Perthvillan on July 18, 2019, 03:23:06 AM
Poor old SJM looked a bit out of sorts without his skipper mate next to him.
DFM position well covered in both Halves without new signings by Connor and BB, so not worried by that now, esp if Douglas or Ampadu ends up being first choice.
Freddie at RB looks very good with pace and crossing
Good goals all round, super jack plus good to see Lansbury and BB getting past the forwards for their finishes
Wesley wasn’t as dynamic as I was hoping in this first showing
O’Hare and particularly Jota had very good games

So in summary, another top class keeper to help Jed would be good ,  defence looks great ,DFM will be ok, I’d like another top class midfielder for Jack/SJM cover. Biggest issue is goal scorer forward competition and another winger
Bring on spurs , UTV
Thanks for the summary Daz.
Hope Wesley improves.
UTV
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: ROBBO on July 18, 2019, 05:59:18 AM
Strange thing with Davis is every time I see him I think he has all the attributes but can't put them all together at the same time, somewhere there's a good player in there not sure what the answer is.
No problem with Green I just think his football belongs in a lower division. Still need a defensive midfielder a pacey winger and someone to knock the ball in the net.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 06:06:54 AM
Enjoy, Toronto! If you Mr Leech, give him a kiss from me.

This one is for you mate. Simon send his regards


(https://i.ibb.co/TTsTstq/BA98-B625-EE7-A-4-BBA-909-C-83-A344-B3-C601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TTsTstq)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: KRS on July 18, 2019, 06:40:54 AM
Strange thing with Davis is every time I see him I think he has all the attributes but can't put them all together at the same time, somewhere there's a good player in there not sure what the answer is.
No problem with Green I just think his football belongs in a lower division. Still need a defensive midfielder a pacey winger and someone to knock the ball in the net.
Pretty much agree with all of that.

Some would say it’s too early to judge players at this stage of preseason, but both Davis and Green aren’t going to cut it in the Premier League this season so need to be sent out on loan with adequate replacements coming in.

It’s pretty clear to me that Hogan needs to be sold (or at the very least sent out on loan again to reduce the wage bill). He wasn’t good enough for us in the Championship and he won’t be in the PL.

Despite scoring last night, either or both of BB and Lansbury also need to be shipped out. We’re obviously looking and need to strengthen midfield, and I’d rather O’Hare was given the opportunity to develop here. There is no room to carry passengers and they all won’t get game time, so it’d be best to sell one or both if there are any takers.

Guilbert looked good and with Elmo to come back from international duty, then Bree should also be sold or sent on loan...unfortunately I don’t think he’s good enough at this level.

We looked comfortable throughout the game at the back so it’s just a matter of finding out the best partnerships over the next few games. Minnesota offered very little threat going forward and neither Jed or Kalinic were really tested, but I’d imagine we’ll still be after Heaton or Butland over the next few weeks with Nyland or Kalinic being sold.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: olaftab on July 18, 2019, 07:28:10 AM
and so the unbeaten run begins.
Another winning streak in process.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Clampy on July 18, 2019, 08:07:22 AM
Sounded like a typical, ease back into things gently type of friendly.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 18, 2019, 08:21:02 AM
Link to goals, please, for those of us that couldn't stay up until three in the morning?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: AsTallAsLions on July 18, 2019, 08:23:00 AM
Apparently there'll be extended highlights on the OS at 1pm.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 18, 2019, 08:34:43 AM
I don't want extended highlights, just goals please.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: eamonn on July 18, 2019, 08:40:58 AM
No, suffer nine minutes of footage like we all have to.

Who didn't get a run-out that is out there?  Engels and Rush?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 08:43:08 AM
I don't want extended highlights, just goals please.

None of us who watched the game saw the first goal by Jack, as they were busy showing a replay of a half chance by Minnesota!!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 18, 2019, 08:44:09 AM
Found the first goal...

https://mobile.twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1151659537142878208
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: D.boy on July 18, 2019, 08:50:47 AM
Guilbert looks very good, likes to get forward and delivered some quality crosses.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 08:53:04 AM
Worth waiting for.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JD on July 18, 2019, 09:09:49 AM
Worth waiting for.

You up already Mark. Hope you slept well for your 3-4 hours sleep.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: garyshawsknee on July 18, 2019, 09:21:11 AM
I'd defintely buy the shirt they wore last night.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: nevillain on July 18, 2019, 09:23:55 AM
Found the first goal...

https://mobile.twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1151659537142878208

Thanks. Got to say love that shirt without the sponsor logo
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 18, 2019, 09:30:48 AM
Found the first goal...

https://mobile.twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1151659537142878208

Thanks. Got to say love that shirt without the sponsor logo


yes,  how big is the biggest youth top ??
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Chipsticks on July 18, 2019, 09:41:50 AM
Poor old SJM looked a bit out of sorts without his skipper mate next to him.
DFM position well covered in both Halves without new signings by Connor and BB, so not worried by that now, esp if Douglas or Ampadu ends up being first choice.
Freddie at RB looks very good with pace and crossing
Good goals all round, super jack plus good to see Lansbury and BB getting past the forwards for their finishes
Wesley wasn’t as dynamic as I was hoping in this first showing
O’Hare and particularly Jota had very good games

So in summary, another top class keeper to help Jed would be good ,  defence looks great ,DFM will be ok, I’d like another top class midfielder for Jack/SJM cover. Biggest issue is goal scorer forward competition and another winger
Bring on spurs , UTV


Appreciate the summary Daz.

I'm not going to worry about Wesley until November or so, many will remember that we though Benteke was a bit of a cart horse before he got properly up and running.

Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: paul_e on July 18, 2019, 10:03:09 AM
The Guilbert cross for Lansbury was superb, right where you'd want it as a midfielder running in so he didn't have to break stride. It was also a fantastic bit of work to create the opportunity as well.

Other than that, first half was good, Bree looked a bit out of his depth and made a few sloppy passes in bad areas, Grealish, Jota, O'Hare and El Ghazi looked like a superb unit and all worked really well together, Wesley just wasn't quite in sync with them but he did some good work. Konsa and Hause looked very good.

Second half was utter rubbish (from both teams) for about 20minutes, lots of sloppy passes and it was generally pretty turgid. Once they made a few changes and started trying to make a game of it it was much better and we got the extra couple of goals we probably deserved.

Green was really frustrating. He had a chance where he cut in and curled one just over that was good, and his cross for Thor was great but the rest of the half he seemed like he couldn't work out what he wanted to do.  He can do good things but he really needs to gind a way to have a consistent impact on the game.

Davis was different, he had a few touches that were a bit heavy and he was slow to get shots away a couple of times (I reckon this is why he doesn't score many) but he should've won a penalty, he linked play better than Hogan or Wesley and I think he knows what his role in the team is and how to go about it, he just needs to be a bit more positive in the box.

Man of the match has to be done in halves and I'd go for Jota and Guilbert, I think they could be a fantastic pairing on our right.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Edvard Remberg on July 18, 2019, 10:11:36 AM
Guilbert looked pretty interesting - his cross for the 2nd was great - looked quick also.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Edvard Remberg on July 18, 2019, 10:17:28 AM
The Guilbert cross for Lansbury was superb, right where you'd want it as a midfielder running in so he didn't have to break stride. It was also a fantastic bit of work to create the opportunity as well.

Other than that, first half was good, Bree looked a bit out of his depth and made a few sloppy passes in bad areas, Grealish, Jota, O'Hare and El Ghazi looked like a superb unit and all worked really well together, Wesley just wasn't quite in sync with them but he did some good work. Konsa and Hause looked very good.

Second half was utter rubbish (from both teams) for about 20minutes, lots of sloppy passes and it was generally pretty turgid. Once they made a few changes and started trying to make a game of it it was much better and we got the extra couple of goals we probably deserved.

Green was really frustrating. He had a chance where he cut in and curled one just over that was good, and his cross for Thor was great but the rest of the half he seemed like he couldn't work out what he wanted to do.  He can do good things but he really needs to gind a way to have a consistent impact on the game.

Davis was different, he had a few touches that were a bit heavy and he was slow to get shots away a couple of times (I reckon this is why he doesn't score many) but he should've won a penalty, he linked play better than Hogan or Wesley and I think he knows what his role in the team is and how to go about it, he just needs to be a bit more positive in the box.

Man of the match has to be done in halves and I'd go for Jota and Guilbert, I think they could be a fantastic pairing on our right.
Regarding Green - I have said this a long time - very skillful with a ball, quick etc - but his football awareness and decision making is abysmal (in some sense like Gabby).
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2019, 10:18:55 AM
No, suffer nine minutes of footage like we all have to.

Who didn't get a run-out that is out there?  Engels and Rush?
Yeh Engels left out and jack clark was unsed sub for both halves with the entire 11 changing at half time
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: paul_e on July 18, 2019, 10:22:38 AM
Regarding Green - I have said this a long time - very skillful with a ball, quick etc - but his football awareness and decision making is abysmal (in some sense like Gabby).

I largely agree, it's what I mean by frustrating. Te worst thing about it is that he he looks like he has problems with his technique because he's so ponderous that he just runs out of time, he also never seems to properly stretch his legs and use his pace so he gets caught by players that he'd ruin in a race.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: garyshawsknee on July 18, 2019, 10:46:50 AM
Found the first goal...

https://mobile.twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1151659537142878208

Thanks. Got to say love that shirt without the sponsor logo


yes,  how big is the biggest youth top ??


Still probably not big enough unfortunately !!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: UK Redsox on July 18, 2019, 10:47:37 AM
Green is a bit Zog at times
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 10:56:34 AM
Worth waiting for.

You up already Mark. Hope you slept well for your 3-4 hours sleep.

Ha! You can't stop me. I've been out, a couple of meetings and now back home to have a little 'sesta'. I think I may adopt your timezone today, JD.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 11:02:21 AM
Enjoy, Toronto! If you Mr Leech, give him a kiss from me.

This one is for you mate. Simon send his regards


(https://i.ibb.co/TTsTstq/BA98-B625-EE7-A-4-BBA-909-C-83-A344-B3-C601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TTsTstq)


Excellent! I see Simon has finally shaved the beard off. The loon grew a beard when we were relegated and refused to shave it off until we were back in the PL. Big respect to the fella for his organisation for all the Villa fans that traveled plus the brilliant work he does with the Villa Supporters Clubs he helps in the States. The bastard makes it look so effortless and fun. Just keep him away from your pies.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 12:23:32 PM
Enjoy, Toronto! If you Mr Leech, give him a kiss from me.

This one is for you mate. Simon send his regards


(https://i.ibb.co/TTsTstq/BA98-B625-EE7-A-4-BBA-909-C-83-A344-B3-C601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TTsTstq)


Excellent! I see Simon has finally shaved the beard off. The loon grew a beard when we were relegated and refused to shave it off until we were back in the PL. Big respect to the fella for his organisation for all the Villa fans that traveled plus the brilliant work he does with the Villa Supporters Clubs he helps in the States. The bastard makes it look so effortless and fun. Just keep him away from your pies.

He actually shaved it off yesterday and raised a bunch of money for Acorns in the process. We had a good time last night. In fact all the traveling Villa did. And yes he does great work out here.


(https://i.ibb.co/BwSShGy/0-B8752-DB-EE3-D-40-D1-94-D5-4-E862-B452-FDE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BwSShGy)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 18, 2019, 12:45:18 PM
Highlights

Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 18, 2019, 01:11:55 PM
I'd defintely buy the shirt they wore last night.

looked ace I thought .     
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: garyshawsknee on July 18, 2019, 01:25:02 PM
Didn't it Juan. I guess it's a novelty to see us playing a game, albeit a friendly in a sponsor less shirt, first time since 1983. Though I think there was a delay in the early 90s with Muller, as I have the away shirt without a sponsor.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:34:49 PM
Just caught this. Don’t recall anyone discussing it after the game last night. But disgraceful by the security guard.

https://twitter.com/jakefenicle/status/1151641724374138880?s=12

Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: garyshawsknee on July 18, 2019, 01:37:18 PM
Why did the security guy do that ?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 18, 2019, 01:39:43 PM
Why did the security guy do that ?

Apparently there is a rule that you can’t be shirtless inside the stadium. The bloke took his shirt off to get it signed not to stay that way. Completely uncalled for by the overzealous guard and it’s been reported.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: garyshawsknee on July 18, 2019, 01:41:50 PM
Why did the security guy do that ?

Apparently there is a rule that you can’t be shirtless inside the stadium. The bloke took his shirt off to get it signed not to stay that way. Completely uncalled for by the overzealous guard and it’s been reported.

Bloody hell, that level of aggression is similar to a Trump rally. Thank god their wasn't a topless Journalist there.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Tuscans on July 18, 2019, 01:50:53 PM
Why did the security guy do that ?

Apparently there is a rule that you can’t be shirtless inside the stadium. The bloke took his shirt off to get it signed not to stay that way. Completely uncalled for by the overzealous guard and it’s been reported.

Bloody hell, that level of aggression is similar to a Trump rally. Thank god their wasn't a topless Journalist there.
It's the same steward from Small Heath :)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Bad English on July 18, 2019, 02:27:52 PM
Get the fuck in! 3-0.
;-)
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 18, 2019, 02:37:08 PM
So do we think they were really shit and we were great or anything else

Some of the crosses and finishes were of a great standard irrespective of the defence we were playing against

Cannot wait for the season to start
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: not3bad on July 18, 2019, 02:38:56 PM
Just caught this. Don’t recall anyone discussing it after the game last night. But disgraceful by the security guard.

https://twitter.com/jakefenicle/status/1151641724374138880?s=12



What a mentalist
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: cdward on July 18, 2019, 03:07:39 PM
Why did the security guy do that ?

Apparently there is a rule that you can’t be shirtless inside the stadium. The bloke took his shirt off to get it signed not to stay that way. Completely uncalled for by the overzealous guard and it’s been reported.
With the irony being that by snatching the shirt, the fan will not be able to put his shirt back on.
Surely the security guard should be trying to force it back on him instead.

What an idiot.

PS - what happened after the footage stopped, did he give t shirt back, did Deano intervene?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 18, 2019, 03:37:55 PM
Just caught this. Don’t recall anyone discussing it after the game last night. But disgraceful by the security guard.

https://twitter.com/jakefenicle/status/1151641724374138880?s=12



wt actual f

Is he a fecking bloose nose or something -  awful - complete knob head
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Duncan Shaw on July 18, 2019, 03:57:35 PM
Why did the security guy do that ?

Apparently there is a rule that you can’t be shirtless inside the stadium. The bloke took his shirt off to get it signed not to stay that way. Completely uncalled for by the overzealous guard and it’s been reported.
With the irony being that by snatching the shirt, the fan will not be able to put his shirt back on.
Surely the security guard should be trying to force it back on him instead.

What an idiot.

PS - what happened after the footage stopped, did he give t shirt back, did Deano intervene?

According to Twatter the fans were found, sorted and given free food and drink
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 18, 2019, 04:53:52 PM
That's good. Hopefully the bloke was told to exercise some common sense in future, too.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: rougegorge on July 18, 2019, 08:20:58 PM
Guilbert and Jota looked good; always liked Jota at Brentford so I can forgive him the aberration after.

It was Minnesota reserves so not sure how much to read into it but an encouraging start to pre season anyway.

Our ex player Adrian Heath had decent things to say too

https://www.mnufc.com/post/2019/07/17/loons-fall-aston-villa-international-friendly
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Tayls_7 on July 18, 2019, 08:34:06 PM
Guilbert and Jota looked good; always liked Jota at Brentford so I can forgive him the aberration after.

It was Minnesota reserves so not sure how much to read into it but an encouraging start to pre season anyway.

Our ex player Adrian Heath had decent things to say too

https://www.mnufc.com/post/2019/07/17/loons-fall-aston-villa-international-friendly

According to the American journalist we held an 11-3 shot advantage going in to the break. Fucking A!
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: nuninho on July 18, 2019, 09:16:40 PM
Just watched the highlights on youtube.  Is that Jack Woodward commentating again?
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Rudy65 on July 18, 2019, 09:20:28 PM
Guilbert and Jota looked good; always liked Jota at Brentford so I can forgive him the aberration after.

It was Minnesota reserves so not sure how much to read into it but an encouraging start to pre season anyway.

Our ex player Adrian Heath had decent things to say too

https://www.mnufc.com/post/2019/07/17/loons-fall-aston-villa-international-friendly

Heath didn’t stay long with us from memory. Wasn’t he called Tiny or Titchy or something similar?

I always remember him as the player who got Everton reignited in 1984 with the equaliser against Oxford in the QF league cup. Then they beat us in the SF
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 18, 2019, 09:21:42 PM
Inchy iirc.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Tayls_7 on July 18, 2019, 09:24:54 PM
Inchy iirc.

You do.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 18, 2019, 10:10:07 PM
We did a win.
We are the winniest, that’s all that matters.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Steve67 on July 18, 2019, 10:18:39 PM
Always likely to be a bit in and out in terms of performances.  We still have three or four players to come in I reckon, hopefully Douglas is one of them as he will make us tick even more in midfield!  Good cover with O'Hare and Jota able to play as number 10"s, Guilbert looks good and has capable back up with Elmo.  Targett looks good too.  Mings and one other as the two centre backs, not sure which one though to be honest. 
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on July 18, 2019, 10:21:41 PM
We did a win.
We are the winniest, that’s all that matters.

A Winnie in minni.
Title: Re: Match thread - Minnesota Utd v Aston Villa
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on July 18, 2019, 10:26:48 PM
Just watched the highlights on youtube.  Is that Jack Woodward commentating again?
Certainly and he's back to his best."..Henri Hoover's up the chance" was superb stuff from him!!
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