Rotherham United v Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[Nelly]

When did we last come back to win with ten men? I cannot remember the last time, or if that's even happened in my lifetime! (It probably happened last week knowing me).

Villa were mighty in that second half. Showed some serious class to come back against a decent Rotherham side who were superior everywhere in the first half.

Massive credit to Smith for having an idea about what to do if we go to ten men. Again, when did we last have a manager who had a backup plan? Kodjia was brilliant, Grealish was class and McGinn was a fearsome terrier. Second half our defence was excellent too. Really good job tonight.

[Villafirst]

Can we challenge the Mings sending off?

[Nii Lamptey]

The Aston Villa we've known for years would have lost that.... Not these boys.

Abysmal first half, but Jack, SJM and Kodj were awesome 2nd half. Starting to believe that we're heading back to the Promised Land.
Beat the wurzels at the weekend and I think we've got it. Baggies firmly in our sights now too!

UP THE VILLA!

[django]

FUCK YEAH!!!!

[LukeJames]

lethargic as fuck first half, think we took it for granted.

2nd half a whole world of difference, kodjia's best game in months.

McGinn inspired, Grealish magical and well done to Elmo for his part in the two goals.

Defended professionally second half, never really looked in any danger.

What the fuck was there corner routine all about?

[Taylor]

I think we are quite good.

[themossman]

Smith won us that with his tactics post red card and whatever he said at half time.

And real guts and grit from the players.

Managerial nous and a backbone - 2 things mostly missing at villa for a long time.

[tomd2103]

Awful first half, but a really good second period considering we were a man down.  John McGinn was superb in the second half and a special mention for Jedinak as well who came in and was really solid. 

[CJ]

What a phenomenal second half. Brave tactical change by Deano and it paid off. Fantastic performance by all and SJM should patent whatever batteries he runs on. What a great feeling

[TheMalandro]

There's no way I'm getting to sleep after that!

I recommend red wine. I imagine I’ll be asleep before the team board the bus.

[TaxDodger]

If we play like we did in the first half next season against the likes of Man City and Liverpool and it'll be game over..

[Steve67]

Never in doubt .... apart from all those that turned on us so easily In match thread when Mings went off 😳

You mean all of those who were saying like it was because it was a super crap first half? 

[Goldie.7]

Damn good result considering that first half shocker. I thought Elmo just edged McGinn out for MOTM... he put in an unbelievable shift tonight.

[Villa Lew]

After a rubbish 1st half great comeback, never really in doubt once we went ahead. SJM brilliant.

UP THE VILLA

[Axl Rose]

Superb.