Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 24, 2024, 04:58:21 PM
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Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 05:01:53 PM
But todays match will not mean much in the long term is Pau is out for any meaningful time.
Post by: Monty on February 24, 2024, 05:01:57 PM
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Post by: Rigadon on February 24, 2024, 05:02:44 PM
I really hope Torres isn't injured for weeks again. He's our most important player, Watkins aside.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 24, 2024, 05:03:14 PM
I really hope Pau is OK, though on that evidence maybe Chambers should come in for Cash, who didn't seem aware that we play an offside trap on three distinct occasions, including the second goal.
Yeah, did annoy me a bit. Other than that though, great day at the office.
Post by: Rudy65 on February 24, 2024, 05:03:37 PM
Let’s hope Pau isn’t injured again.
He was back on the bench for second half. Noticed him stretching his quad in first half. Hopefully off as a precaution. Chambers did ok
Post by: Scovilla on February 24, 2024, 05:03:49 PM
Ah, special thanks to Fulham.
Good WE to all
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 24, 2024, 05:04:32 PM
Was Torres on the bench in the 2nd half or did he disappear down the tunnel?
He was on the bench at the end shaking hands with Unai.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 05:05:14 PM
Important 3 points.
Ah, special thanks to Fulham.
Good WE to all
Thanks Franky for allowing us to gain 6 points over Manure in the last two game weeks.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 05:05:47 PM
Was Torres on the bench in the 2nd half or did he disappear down the tunnel?
He was on the bench at the end shaking hands with Unai.
So 9 months out then.
Post by: Villan82 on February 24, 2024, 05:06:10 PM
Up The Villa!
Post by: Demitri_C on February 24, 2024, 05:08:00 PM
Torres going off was a turning point hopefully just a precaution but it was worrying.
Motm luiz
Oh and fuck u manure 😂😂😂😂
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 24, 2024, 05:08:01 PM
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 24, 2024, 05:10:25 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 24, 2024, 05:11:01 PM
Do you know what’s really fcuking annoying? When Torres came off against Brentford it looked totally innocuous.
Yeh I’d feel better if it a multi player collision where his leg was up by his ear. He’d be back next game if that happened. Fully expect this to be a muscle tear and out for months.
Post by: Rigadon on February 24, 2024, 05:11:10 PM
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Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 24, 2024, 05:12:48 PM
Post by: Ian. on February 24, 2024, 05:12:52 PM
Then I got to where I had to be and it’s suddenly 3-2. WTF? What happened?
Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 05:12:53 PM
Bailey was outstanding today. There was a time when I thought we’d seen his last game, but every time play went down his side today it looked like something would happen.
And it has also shown he doesn't have Gabby syndrome of playing for the few months before contract talks occur.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 24, 2024, 05:12:58 PM
Post by: dave shelley on February 24, 2024, 05:14:53 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 05:15:55 PM
I had to leave just before the third goal and we looked completely in control of that game. There was one moved when we had the ball for around five minutes and Bailey nearly put the ball through the keepers legs. It was a perfect summary of the football Emery wants.
Then I got to where I had to be and it’s suddenly 3-2. WTF? What happened?
Corner in the last min of first half added time is dealt with as well as the Manure one, even down to Watkins (and Lenglet?) playing him onside from 3 yards out.
Then we lose Torres so Chambers is on. One midfielder loses the ball up the pitch, and even though the players slips, Luiz and Moreno forget they can play the ball and contrive to give it Origi who passes to their striker in the box, played on by Cash.
Post by: Rudy65 on February 24, 2024, 05:15:57 PM
Do you know what’s really fcuking annoying? When Torres came off against Brentford it looked totally innocuous.
he was limping heavily
Post by: VILLA MOLE on February 24, 2024, 05:16:04 PM
Normally I would give motm to Bailey ,no question.But,that performance by Doug was elite level.
It is funny i thought he was a bit sloppy at times , i thought Mcginn was our best player
Post by: LukeJames on February 24, 2024, 05:17:16 PM
Goal and Assist for Bailey
2 goals for Luiz
Assist for McGinn
We have some serious numbers this season.
Post by: Drummond on February 24, 2024, 05:17:52 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 24, 2024, 05:18:28 PM
Normally I would give motm to Bailey ,no question.But,that performance by Doug was elite level.
It is funny i thought he was a bit sloppy at times , i thought Mcginn was our best player
McGinn by a country mile.
Post by: Steve67 on February 24, 2024, 05:21:54 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 24, 2024, 05:22:45 PM
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1761440790939602945?s=46
Post by: Legion on February 24, 2024, 05:25:58 PM
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Post by: Rigadon on February 24, 2024, 05:28:16 PM
Luton away next up. Won’t be easy but 9 from 9 from three games headed into the home game vs Tottenham would be massive.
It really would. The game v Spurs is huge.
Post by: VillaTim on February 24, 2024, 05:28:51 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 24, 2024, 05:35:25 PM
Luton away next up. Won’t be easy but 9 from 9 from three games headed into the home game vs Tottenham would be massive.
It really would. The game v Spurs is huge.
If we can get a win vs luton a point vs spurs wouldnt bw worst result as all pressure would then be on spurzzzz
Post by: Steve67 on February 24, 2024, 05:36:22 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 24, 2024, 05:36:59 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 24, 2024, 05:37:55 PM
Post by: KevinGage on February 24, 2024, 05:38:00 PM
Will take that.
Post by: Steve67 on February 24, 2024, 05:38:45 PM
Found it!
Post by: Stu82 on February 24, 2024, 05:39:20 PM
Ignoring individual performances for a second, there were some superb goals today. The genius of Bailey for the Watkins tap in. The coolness of Ramsey for the lay off for Dougie. The power of Dougie's header - where did that come from? Finally, at first I thought it was a deflection but watching it again, it looks like Watkins dinked the ball over the keeper to set up Bailey. That was one serious bit of skill.
Totally agree, it was sublime at times.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 24, 2024, 05:41:27 PM
I missed the fourth goal. Bugger! If anyone has a link to it, would be appreciated.
Found it!
Here you go
https://x.com/tekkersfoot/status/1761427307481235939?s=46
Post by: AV82EC on February 24, 2024, 05:42:54 PM
There’s been times in my Villa supporting life where we’ve played good football and reached peaks and pinnacles that were great but the last 18 months has seen us play consistently high level football the likes of which we haven’t seen since god knows when.
Forza Unai and this team. UTV.
Post by: Steve67 on February 24, 2024, 05:43:46 PM
I missed the fourth goal. Bugger! If anyone has a link to it, would be appreciated.
Found it!
Here you go
https://x.com/tekkersfoot/status/1761427307481235939?s=46
Thanks TV.
Ollie got to the ball first and it came back off the keeper for Bailey to slot home. Good pressing from Ollie and SJM.
Post by: Villan82 on February 24, 2024, 05:47:04 PM
Our weaknesses can be straightened out through coaching and, if they are, who would bet against us actually going for a title next season?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 24, 2024, 06:01:16 PM
Normally I would give motm to Bailey ,no question.But,that performance by Doug was elite level.
It is funny i thought he was a bit sloppy at times , i thought Mcginn was our best player
McGinn by a country mile.
Agreed.
Post by: KevinGage on February 24, 2024, 06:01:27 PM
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Post by: eamonn on February 24, 2024, 06:13:13 PM
Post by: TonyD on February 24, 2024, 06:13:54 PM
Post by: KevinGage on February 24, 2024, 06:14:21 PM
Make sure you batter the Tiny Totts on March 16.
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 24, 2024, 06:15:33 PM
Bailey currently is the best winger in the league. In space he can be almost unplayable at times.
He is and he appears to be moving quicker as well. Shows what confidence can do for a wide player.
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 24, 2024, 06:18:35 PM
Say thanks to FFC now get that champion league place!!
Seeing Traore make Maguire look like the donkey he really is was beautiful especially so when it rounded off with the winner. Well played Fulham.
Post by: Bobby Boy on February 24, 2024, 06:19:41 PM
However, their goal and the removal of Torres at h-t seemed to change the dynamic and the first 10 minutes of the second half was a nightmare with Forest attacking players running onto through balls without being tracked.
In the end the 4th goal killed them but they had a great chance at 3-2 which would have made for a very, very nervy last 30 minutes or so.
Our attacking play was scintillating but we do give teams a chance.
Man Utd losing is just perfect too.
John McGinn my MOM. Great goals from Doug but thought he was sloppy multiple times at the start of the second half which could really have cost us. Bailey and Watkins both excellent.
Fair play to Chambers. It couldn't have been easy to come in from the deep freeze like that but he didn't seem fazed, kept it simple and did well.
Up the mighty Villa!
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 24, 2024, 06:22:20 PM
Not too fussed about the 2 goals, we were playing with our third choice centre back pairing at the end, and with no Bouba, a little less protection.
Shoutouts for Leon, Ollie and Tielemans who I thought all ran their socks off. Dougie’s two goals hid what was a fairly lacklustre performance from him imo…. Got caught on the ball far too many times.
Credit to the team though. Ravaged by injuries, but ploughing on regardless…. They all seem to be grinding out a bit of form.
UTV
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 24, 2024, 06:26:11 PM
The last time we had a season with a better than 2 goals per game average was 1959/60 promotion back to Division One. 89 goals in 42 games. Gerry Hitchens, 11-1 against Charlton etc.
https://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/matches/season/1960/
The last time we bettered 2 goals per game in the top division was 92 in 42 games in 1932/33.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aston_Villa_F.C._seasons
Post by: passport1 on February 24, 2024, 06:27:55 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 24, 2024, 06:35:37 PM
29 goals + assists in 36 games (31 starts) for Ollie Watkins.
17 goals + assists in 37 games (33 starts) for Douglas Luiz.
21 goals + assists in 35 games (22 starts) for Leon Bailey.
Post by: andyh on February 24, 2024, 06:37:36 PM
Normally I would give motm to Bailey ,no question.But,that performance by Doug was elite level.I dougie was elite, I don’t know the word to describe mcginn.
Post by: Paul.S on February 24, 2024, 06:38:23 PM
McGinn stepped up, especially in the second half. He took control of the midfield and drove us forward like a proper captain when we were struggling a bit.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 24, 2024, 06:45:08 PM
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Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 24, 2024, 07:15:41 PM
Unai has confirmed that Pau was only taken off as a precaution. A very small niggle apparently…so, I expect him to not play again this season!!
RIP, Pau, taken so young.
Post by: Baldy on February 24, 2024, 07:40:37 PM
Just studied the league. We are the most entertaining team. For total of goals For/Against we are the highest. Burnley can't catch us in the league but Sheffield Utd can on goal difference so we have to be careful there.
Onwards and upwards
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 24, 2024, 07:52:04 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 07:56:26 PM
Was at the game earlier. Very good 43 minutes where we looked sharp and it was very comfortable. Switched off just before half-time and conceded, then didn't start in the second half and conceded again. Scored the 4th and then it was comfortable from there on out.Were you at the game Tom?
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 07:58:25 PM
Pau Torres was the best of us. A brilliant player and lovely man. Thoughts with his family.Appropriate word that sum up the total catastrophe that unfolded before our very own eyes.
Post by: Chris Smith on February 24, 2024, 08:00:34 PM
Normally I would give motm to Bailey ,no question.But,that performance by Doug was elite level.
It is funny i thought he was a bit sloppy at times , i thought Mcginn was our best player
McGinn by a country mile.
Agreed.
Yep, no debate he was brilliant today.
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 08:19:57 PM
Important three points, especially with Man Yew and Brighton failing today.Brighton?
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 24, 2024, 08:26:04 PM
Say thanks to FFC now get that champion league place!!Love it Franky.
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 08:29:53 PM
Say thanks to FFC now get that champion league place!!haha...yes thank you. It's always a pleasure to see red scum beaten and this time by a decent club. Well done.
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 08:33:14 PM
What a mad game that was. For 45 minutes we cut through Forest at will and looked like we would score every time we attacked. Their goal before half-time seemed like a consolation even then.This is true. I said the same thing to my seat neighbour at about 40 minutes. It's been a pleasure siting at VP this season, save for red scum game and I was away for Newcastle.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 24, 2024, 08:44:57 PM
Unai has confirmed that Pau was only taken off as a precaution. A very small niggle apparently…so, I expect him to not play again this season!!
RIP, Pau, taken so young.
Puts paella cooking into perspective. :(
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 24, 2024, 08:47:41 PM
Unai has confirmed that Pau was only taken off as a precaution. A very small niggle apparently…so, I expect him to not play again this season!!
RIP, Pau, taken so young.
Puts paella cooking into perspective. :(
Nestling into his coffin on a bed of rice, chicken, saffron, and all that other dull shit.
Post by: Ads on February 24, 2024, 09:01:31 PM
I felt the midfield were so mobile today in pulling Forrst out of shape, despite ostensibly on paper being out numbered.
Bailey is unplayable at present. Dougie and McGinn, a few misplaced passes aside, bossed it.
Only slight grumble would be the collective ocassional dpey decision making from Cash and Moreno, but by and large, that was a very dominant and impressive performance.
Post by: Richard E on February 24, 2024, 09:07:47 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 24, 2024, 09:10:36 PM
McGinn’s ability to turn his markers inside out and make space for himself was out of this world today.
McGinn is such a weird player. Every time I look at him he looks knackered, and his mistakes look much worse than other players', but he's regularly phenomenal.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 24, 2024, 09:15:13 PM
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Post by: VillaTim on February 24, 2024, 09:23:34 PM
Post by: Steve67 on February 24, 2024, 09:36:16 PM
Post by: Nunkin1965 on February 24, 2024, 09:45:52 PM
To think that when we started the second half we had centre back choices 5 and 6 on the pitch and as a team we negotiated what could have been a difficult second 45 minutes.
I thoroughly enjoyed the last quarter as I thought we were so professional in our possession and game management.
And no VAR!
Post by: not3bad on February 24, 2024, 10:02:30 PM
McGinn’s ability to turn his markers inside out and make space for himself was out of this world today.
McGinn is such a weird player. Every time I look at him he looks knackered, and his mistakes look much worse than other players', but he's regularly phenomenal.
McGinn was very solid in the second half I thought. He helped us calm down after losing the two goals and then to close things out.
Post by: LeonW on February 24, 2024, 10:17:11 PM
Cash did some very good work with his passing and crossing. And equally, some awful play with his defensive line and finishing.
Moreno and Ramsey the same with lurches between very good and bad.
Ollie was excellent yet again.
Likewise McGinn and Dougie.
Bailey absolutely superb. What a player he is now consistently showing he is week in week in. Some fantastic passing.
Torres probably (hopefully) just a precaution.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 11:11:51 PM
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Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 24, 2024, 11:22:50 PM
Seems none of the highlights want to show Rogers chance at the end. Was it decent or a simple save at the end?
He should've done better.
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 24, 2024, 11:29:49 PM
Seems none of the highlights want to show Rogers chance at the end. Was it decent or a simple save at the end?
He should've done better.
It wasn’t the easiest, but he did scuff it.
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 25, 2024, 12:17:19 AM
Post by: eamonn on February 25, 2024, 12:33:20 AM
Seems none of the highlights want to show Rogers chance at the end. Was it decent or a simple save at the end?
He should've done better.
It wasn’t the easiest, but he did scuff it.
I think his chance at Bramall Lane was easier but in both games he's coming on cold and full of nerves and adrenaline. Once he gets more minutes, he'll be calmer in those situations. Great that he's already taking-up dangerous positions.
Post by: tomd2103 on February 25, 2024, 12:40:55 AM
Have to get tighter in defence - corners particularly, but fantastic to see our cohesion going forward is back again.
We looked really sharp again in the first half.
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 02:32:53 AM
McGinn’s ability to turn his markers inside out and make space for himself was out of this world today.When Luiz and McGinn are at their best we are a formidable team.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 25, 2024, 07:29:45 AM
It was difficult to name MOTM, Luiz, Tielemans, Bailey but SJM just shaded it, he was magnificent and the right footed cross for the Luiz header was sheer class.McGinn’s ability to turn his markers inside out and make space for himself was out of this world today.When Luiz and McGinn are at their best we are a formidable team.
Post by: Olof's Beard on February 25, 2024, 07:39:54 AM
Much of the attacking play yesterday, epitomised by the second goal, shows just how well drilled we are now. No pass wasted, no pot shots from hopeful positions (we ain't going to see many long range thunderbastards under the king), just precise play designed to open up the best percentage chance of scoring. Ramsey returning to form has made a big difference too.
Bailey was sensational. Looks like him, Doug and possibly McGinn can all make double figures in the league. Having so many do that is unheard of in the last thirty years.
Post by: London Villan on February 25, 2024, 08:16:02 AM
Post by: john e on February 25, 2024, 08:43:07 AM
McGinn’s ability to turn his markers inside out and make space for himself was out of this world today.When Luiz and McGinn are at their best we are a formidable team.
Yep agree, absolutely key to our performance in every game
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 25, 2024, 08:44:59 AM
Post by: Mister E on February 25, 2024, 08:51:37 AM
Which is not to say I didn't appreciate the other midfield contributions - all were good!
It was a shame Chambers had to come on, really: he slowed the game down somewhat and is himself rather slow!
Post by: yammers on February 25, 2024, 08:59:09 AM
Post by: Astnor on February 25, 2024, 09:03:14 AM
I thought Tielemans was excellent and his press made the 4th and decisive goal. Some of our play at times simply outstandingI do wonder if our midfield now with Luiz and Mcginn in the middle and Tielemans in the offensive McGinn role is less or more effective than Kamara and Luiz in the middle and McGinn more offensive and Tielemans on the bench.
Post by: john e on February 25, 2024, 09:03:23 AM
Loved yesterday, first half brilliant, bit panicky at the start of the second half but eventually calmed down. McGinn man of the match for me. Cracking atmosphere in the Upper North and big shout out to the Irish lads who swapped around seats so me and my lad could sit next to each other, couldn’t get the seats online!
I met some Irish lads in the Aston social all the way from Kilkenny think they flew over that morning
Post by: yammers on February 25, 2024, 09:05:49 AM
Post by: London Villan on February 25, 2024, 09:11:13 AM
I thought Tielemans was excellent and his press made the 4th and decisive goal. Some of our play at times simply outstandingI do wonder if our midfield now with Luiz and Mcginn in the middle and Tielemans in the offensive McGinn role is less or more effective than Kamara and Luiz in the middle and McGinn more offensive and Tielemans on the bench.
Depends who we are playing. Forest allowed us loads of space to play. We won’t always get that.
Post by: Olof's Beard on February 25, 2024, 09:22:26 AM
I thought Tielemans was excellent and his press made the 4th and decisive goal. Some of our play at times simply outstandingI do wonder if our midfield now with Luiz and Mcginn in the middle and Tielemans in the offensive McGinn role is less or more effective than Kamara and Luiz in the middle and McGinn more offensive and Tielemans on the bench.
Depends who we are playing. Forest allowed us loads of space to play. We won’t always get that.
Yes, I suspect we'll discover just how much we miss Kamara when we play the three teams above us.
Post by: VillaTim on February 25, 2024, 09:37:05 AM
possibly. we haven't missed him at all really last 2 games.I thought Tielemans was excellent and his press made the 4th and decisive goal. Some of our play at times simply outstandingI do wonder if our midfield now with Luiz and Mcginn in the middle and Tielemans in the offensive McGinn role is less or more effective than Kamara and Luiz in the middle and McGinn more offensive and Tielemans on the bench.
Depends who we are playing. Forest allowed us loads of space to play. We won’t always get that.
Yes, I suspect we'll discover just how much we miss Kamara when we play the three teams above us.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on February 25, 2024, 09:57:00 AM
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Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 25, 2024, 10:54:54 AM
Bailey has really turned into a consistent threat.
Post by: Gareth on February 25, 2024, 11:00:15 AM
Still buzzing after yesterday. It was my 8 y.o. boy's first game at Villa. There was 5 of us all over from Ireland, me and my buddy from Cork with his 13 y.o. daughter and my eldest lad (13) with us too. Tom (8) pronounced his love for Emi Martinez before the game and managed to get a glove off him leaving the pitch! He's still grinning from ear to ear. Imagine getting a souvenir of your first visit to VP from the World's no.1 keeper! The Irish contingent was massive yesterday - big Irish heads and broad accents everywhere! B'Ham Intl was a sea of Claret + Blue! UTV!
Love that!!! Well done Mossie
Post by: brontebilly on February 25, 2024, 11:11:45 AM
I thought Tielemans was excellent and his press made the 4th and decisive goal. Some of our play at times simply outstandingI do wonder if our midfield now with Luiz and Mcginn in the middle and Tielemans in the offensive McGinn role is less or more effective than Kamara and Luiz in the middle and McGinn more offensive and Tielemans on the bench.
Depends who we are playing. Forest allowed us loads of space to play. We won’t always get that.
Yes, I suspect we'll discover just how much we miss Kamara when we play the three teams above us.
Exactly, post match comments about Tielemans after the defeats to Chelsea and Newcastle weren't exactly positive. If we dominate possession he can be very effective but without it he's a liability. To give him credit he was involved in the turnover that led to Bailey's goal. These are the games he needs to make an impression on, Luton away he needs to deliver again.
I'd give McGinn huge credit in showing his versatility yet again this season. Ramsey coming back to form is another bonus.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 25, 2024, 11:12:58 AM
With that solid core in defence/defensive midfield missing, I worry what will happen when we come up against the likes of City and Arsenal next time around, but I think we just need to go all out to win all the other games and that should see us through - Spurs in a couple of weeks is massive now. Win that and I can't see either them or United catching us.
Post by: London Villan on February 25, 2024, 11:31:09 AM
Ramsey is about 85% atm. Needs to get his goalscoring form sorted. It will come!
Post by: AV84 on February 25, 2024, 11:31:57 AM
It's exactly what was said we needed when people were questioning if Watkins was good enough to lead the team. Last season Luiz finished on 6, and there was a handful of goals from other players. This season everyone bar Lenglet has scored a goal in one competition or another. (He had one ruled out and was inches from scoring Luiz's second one yesterday)
We've already got 5 more goals than we had for the entirety of last season.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 25, 2024, 12:26:43 PM
Ramsey is about 85% atm. Needs to get his goalscoring form sorted. It will come!
Agreed, JJ does seem to be getting up to speed.
Post by: RichardBatchelor on February 25, 2024, 12:35:27 PM
Still a bit rough around the edges compared to our early season form, but a huge improvement, and you can forgive the goals conceded seeing as we finished the match with possibly our last choice CB pairing (*though I thought BOTH played remarkably well yesterday).
With that solid core in defence/defensive midfield missing, I worry what will happen when we come up against the likes of City and Arsenal next time around, but I think we just need to go all out to win all the other games and that should see us through - Spurs in a couple of weeks is massive now. Win that and I can't see either them or United catching us.
90% agree about Chambers and Lenglet. They did really, really well all considered, but were awful in the first 5/10 minutes of the second half as they were getting to grips with the situation. After that, can’t fault them.
Post by: Risso on February 25, 2024, 12:35:53 PM
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Post by: Ads on February 25, 2024, 01:04:11 PM
If he can be hitting form now, then we'll be much more likely to get the ~6 wins from the last 12 we need. Man United will.need to win 3 more games than us, so if we hit the bare minimum of 6, they need 9.
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 25, 2024, 01:08:07 PM
The first goal for them was soft, but even then i wasn't concerned. I do think losing Torres did wobble us though and I don’t think the second goal or the chances for Elanga and Yates, happen if he’s on the pitch.
I found myself comparing what Chambers was doing with what Pau would have done, especially with a couple of long aimless balls he played. Its probably an unfair comparison. MOTD were raving about John Stones, he’s a top player, but Torres is better. Chambers seems a good lad and ended up getting through the second half, but it does feel like getting through is exactly what we’ll be doing defensively if we have to stick with the Chambers Lenglet partnership for a few games. Luton test everyone at Kenilworth Road and I really don't fancy that centre back pairing against Son etc in a couple of weeks.
Other than that, McGinn was outstanding, Luiz largely very good, Ramsey had a great first half but faded in the second, but he’s nearly there.
And then there’s Bailey. All my favourite Villa sides have had a brilliant winger, the early 80s with Morley then Walters, Daley in Taylors nearly champions in 89-90 and again in Rons 92-93 team and Little’s 95-96 team, Young in the O’Neil years. Bailey is so exciting to watch, the anticipation in the crowd when he gets the ball, its electric. His style is also interesting, he constantly looks like he’s about to fall over, but somehow shifts he’s body round. A joy to watch.
Post by: john e on February 25, 2024, 01:13:36 PM
Don’t forget we were playing a relegation threatened team who aren’t that great but still managed to score twice past us, but because we were so dominant in other areas it didn’t matter
Hopefully be the same next week away at Luton
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 25, 2024, 01:19:11 PM
When you’ve got a stand in defence you need your midfield and forwards to to the business so they overcome that weakness like we did yesterdayYea agree. Luton like Forest are also down there for a reason but they do seem to give everyone a game at their place. I hope Torres is back for that one.
Don’t forget we were playing a relegation threatened team who aren’t that great but still managed to score twice past us, but because we were so dominant in other areas it didn’t matter
Hopefully be the same next week away at Luton
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2024, 01:22:56 PM
And then there’s Bailey. All my favourite Villa sides have had a brilliant winger, the early 80s with Morley then Walters, Daley in Taylors nearly champions in 89-90 and again in Rons 92-93 team and Little’s 95-96 team, Young in the O’Neil years. Bailey is so exciting to watch, the anticipation in the crowd when he gets the ball, its electric. His style is also interesting, he constantly looks like he’s about to fall over, but somehow shifts he’s body round. A joy to watch.
Someone put the Bailey about=to=fall=over move as being as unplayable a skill as getting passed McGinns arse.
Post by: eamonn on February 25, 2024, 02:09:44 PM
Potentially the same lads? Real bubbly friendly group! If they’re on here, thanks!
I'm Villa, Kilkenny, bubbly, friendly and always on here. And I wasn't there :(
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 25, 2024, 02:37:42 PM
Few ocassions when JJ was able to turn centrally into space, largely because of the good positional movement and passing from Torres, McGinn and Dougie, and he was able to pick up a gallop. He's starting to flicker back into that devastating ball carrier that he can be.
If he can be hitting form now, then we'll be much more likely to get the ~6 wins from the last 12 we need. Man United will.need to win 3 more games than us, so if we hit the bare minimum of 6, they need 9.
There was a point in the second half where he received the ball on the halfway line. I'm not really a shouter when watching the game on a laptop with headphones in, in my Bulgarian bedroom. Anyway I shouted, quite loudly, "right, now open your fucking legs!" I don't think I've ever used that phrase before. My wife, in the next room, thought I was talking to her.
Safe to say that neither Ramsey nor my wife, opened their legs on that occasion.
Post by: Skerra on February 25, 2024, 02:39:51 PM
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
Post by: danno on February 25, 2024, 02:44:46 PM
Few ocassions when JJ was able to turn centrally into space, largely because of the good positional movement and passing from Torres, McGinn and Dougie, and he was able to pick up a gallop. He's starting to flicker back into that devastating ball carrier that he can be.
If he can be hitting form now, then we'll be much more likely to get the ~6 wins from the last 12 we need. Man United will.need to win 3 more games than us, so if we hit the bare minimum of 6, they need 9.
There was a point in the second half where he received the ball on the halfway line. I'm not really a shouter when watching the game on a laptop with headphones in, in my Bulgarian bedroom. Anyway I shouted, quite loudly, "right, now open your fucking legs!" I don't think I've ever used that phrase before. My wife, in the next room, thought I was talking to her.
Safe to say that neither Ramsey nor my wife, opened their legs on that occasion.
On a laptop in your bedroom, and hearing that phrase she didn't assume you were enthusiastically giving instructions to an (ahem!) service provider? I'd say that is a win.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 25, 2024, 02:46:15 PM
Few ocassions when JJ was able to turn centrally into space, largely because of the good positional movement and passing from Torres, McGinn and Dougie, and he was able to pick up a gallop. He's starting to flicker back into that devastating ball carrier that he can be.
If he can be hitting form now, then we'll be much more likely to get the ~6 wins from the last 12 we need. Man United will.need to win 3 more games than us, so if we hit the bare minimum of 6, they need 9.
There was a point in the second half where he received the ball on the halfway line. I'm not really a shouter when watching the game on a laptop with headphones in, in my Bulgarian bedroom. Anyway I shouted, quite loudly, "right, now open your fucking legs!" I don't think I've ever used that phrase before. My wife, in the next room, thought I was talking to her.
Safe to say that neither Ramsey nor my wife, opened their legs on that occasion.
On a laptop in your bedroom, and hearing that phrase she didn't assume you were enthusiastically giving instructions to an (ahem!) service provider? I'd say that is a win.
She controls access to the credit card!
Post by: Matt C on February 25, 2024, 03:20:05 PM
You get setbacks in any season and mentioned elsewhere in the thread, we’re conditioned to the setback being the end. This team and our problem solver of a manger are different though and the way they continue to roll with the punches and adapt is so impressive.
Post by: rougegorge on February 25, 2024, 03:35:01 PM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.No the WiFi just doesn't work. In this day and age it's just ridiculous and unfortunately it is just one of several stadium shortcomings.
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
Fortunately the football has been excellent this season and yesterday's first half performance was one of the most consistently fluent I had seen this season.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 25, 2024, 03:38:41 PM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.They do not bother with the resale of ST tickets whilst there are any other seats available including those held back for the TerraceView and Lower Grounds.
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
Post by: astonvilla82 on February 25, 2024, 03:39:55 PM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.Regarding the issue of tickets,is it possible that they would want to sell the terrace view or lower ground tickets first?,as for the wi-fi in the ground, what wi-fi
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
Post by: Ian. on February 25, 2024, 03:42:59 PM
Few ocassions when JJ was able to turn centrally into space, largely because of the good positional movement and passing from Torres, McGinn and Dougie, and he was able to pick up a gallop. He's starting to flicker back into that devastating ball carrier that he can be.
If he can be hitting form now, then we'll be much more likely to get the ~6 wins from the last 12 we need. Man United will.need to win 3 more games than us, so if we hit the bare minimum of 6, they need 9.
There was a point in the second half where he received the ball on the halfway line. I'm not really a shouter when watching the game on a laptop with headphones in, in my Bulgarian bedroom. Anyway I shouted, quite loudly, "right, now open your fucking legs!" I don't think I've ever used that phrase before. My wife, in the next room, thought I was talking to her.
Safe to say that neither Ramsey nor my wife, opened their legs on that occasion.
Me and the wife started watching Sex Education last night with Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield. That could well of been one of the scenes!
Post by: tomd2103 on February 25, 2024, 04:07:07 PM
I did think at the time from my view behind the goal and then.watching it back, that the ball actually might have gone out of play from that corner.
Post by: Ian. on February 25, 2024, 04:27:18 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on February 25, 2024, 04:31:47 PM
Post by: Gareth on February 25, 2024, 05:15:25 PM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
There’s WiFi in the ground? Never got it…in fact don’t even take phone in nowadays as never got any phone signal of any description
Post by: john e on February 25, 2024, 06:54:40 PM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
There’s WiFi in the ground? Never got it…in fact don’t even take phone in nowadays as never got any phone signal of any description
Zero chance if your on 02 like me
But if your with EE you have more of a go
Post by: AV82EC on February 25, 2024, 06:58:24 PM
Post by: Skerra on February 25, 2024, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2024, 07:08:42 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 25, 2024, 07:25:08 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 25, 2024, 07:26:37 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2024, 07:34:39 PM
EE works pretty well this season. There were plenty of people reporting the Fulham winner yesterday!
I think we have a partnership with them so they might have installed some better links into the ground for their own phone system.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 25, 2024, 08:04:08 PM
There’s WiFi in the ground? Never got it…in fact don’t even take phone in nowadays as never got any phone signal of any description,
Isn't it nice not to look at your phone for a couple of hours and immerse yourself in the game?
Post by: amfy on February 25, 2024, 08:10:15 PM
Also - when I am on out of hours duty for work, I could go to the game and still pick up a call, but now I have to miss the game completely because my phone wouldn’t ring!
We’ve also had issues trying to meet up after the game with friends or family in different stands when we had a misunderstanding over a meeting place.
Post by: eamonn on February 25, 2024, 08:49:56 PM
Post by: brontebilly on February 25, 2024, 09:19:30 PM
I wonder if there is some negative psychology at play at the moment while defending corners. I must admit I felt Man Utd were going to score when they did and ever since I’ve felt we are vulnerable on every corner.
We don't have many players that are strong in the air. That includes both centre backs yesterday. Look at our full backs, both CMs, no height in the team really. Seemed like it was Ramsey who was asleep for that second ball yesterday and let the goalscorer run off the back of him.
Luton will be trying similar tactics so we do need to organise ourselves better for those second balls as I don't see us winning many headers.
Post by: Gareth on February 25, 2024, 09:22:47 PM
It’s brilliant :-) and less to carry lolThere’s WiFi in the ground? Never got it…in fact don’t even take phone in nowadays as never got any phone signal of any description,
Isn't it nice not to look at your phone for a couple of hours and immerse yourself in the game?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 25, 2024, 10:09:10 PM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
It said 42,789 on Sky yesterday, which if correct was the biggest crowd of the season. From personal experience, I know that that three people numbered about 37,000 on the waiting list were there. And my mobile data worked fine in the ground, but went off as soon as I joined the queue for the train at Witton.
Post by: AV82EC on February 25, 2024, 10:12:01 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 25, 2024, 10:19:02 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 25, 2024, 10:29:26 PM
I think people might be mixing the terms wi-fi and mobile data.
Not me. I turn Wi-Fi off when I go anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network as it’s usually shit. It’s useless on the bus, at work and in Asda. So much better using mobile data.
It’s good in the barbers on Wellington Road Perry Barr though if anyone else goes in there.
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 11:25:56 PM
I think people might be mixing the terms wi-fi and mobile data.Indeed. Comments like it's ok on EE but not another network is not a wi-fi issue.
Post by: Skerra on February 25, 2024, 11:58:10 PM
Post by: john2710 on February 26, 2024, 12:00:51 AM
Considering we allegedly have so many thousands on the waiting list, not that many seem bothered to actually come to a match. The last 2 home matches my brother has not been able to attend so, has given ticket back to Villa to sell. Surprise, surprise, no takers. Would love to know why we seem to be the only club that no longer give out our attendances.
Another whinge, can anyone else get onto the Villa match day Wi-Fi? I certainly can’t, it’s not fit for purpose.
My Mrs couldn't make either of the last 2 games & sold her ticket back both times. Her ticket went within minutes on Friday. When I checked on Saturday morning there were 3 or 4 individual seats available in the the whole ground.
You'll probably find every game in the PL has individual seats that don't get sold. How do you know we're the only ground that doesn't give the attendance?
Other than at the start of halftime, when everyone tries to connect, I have no problem connecting to the Vodafone network.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 26, 2024, 12:17:21 AM
Post by: Rory on February 26, 2024, 02:14:20 AM
It's going back a few years now, but every time we play at VP I want nothing more than to watch Conan the Barbarian when I get home.
Post by: VillaTim on February 26, 2024, 08:20:57 AM
Post by: Nev on February 26, 2024, 08:29:33 AM
Post by: Clampy on February 26, 2024, 08:36:01 AM
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Post by: Somniloquism on February 26, 2024, 08:41:28 AM
Even if I switch Wi-Fi off and go on 4G, still zilch. I don’t want to use it during the match but, before the match and at half time to catch up with the match thread etc. Maybe my mobile is not new enough model.
Might be, especially with 5G being the thing now. I remember when 4G was being rolled out and "tested" in Birmingham City Centre by EE, getting a 3G signal was suddenly awful. I suspect they diverted bandwidth from one to the other to enable the big speeds they were bragging about (and also to make people go "I need a new phone on 4G".
But it could also be your supplier. As mentioned EE are the network partners at Villa so they might have added more capacity, both wifi and Mobile aerials where others do not have them so close.
Post by: Scratchins on February 26, 2024, 08:42:02 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 26, 2024, 08:45:30 AM
Mobile data coverage is not a problem the club can fix alone, it is for the mobile networks. An infrastructure (masts, basically) that handles the normal usage of the locals of Aston fine all of a sudden finds itself handling the normal load plus an extra 45,000 people (crowd / workforce / transport people etc etc) via a limited number of masts in a tiny, highly concentrated area. The result is the network is swamped and you’ll find it way harder to get signal - voice or data.
There isn’t any incentive for Villa to provide free WiFi and even if they did, unless it was a hugely powered infrastructure it’d struggle in any case, and there isn’t really any incentive for the phone companies to address a highly localised problem that only exists for about 80 hours a year.
Post by: AV82EC on February 26, 2024, 08:50:11 AM
Post by: Risso on February 26, 2024, 08:57:04 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 26, 2024, 08:59:09 AM
You do have access to one of the clubs networks it’s called AVFC Matchday and appears if you go into your WiFi settings. I’ve been using it for over 2 years now.
Can you take a megaphone with you and every sixty seconds loudly announce the scores in the other matches?
Job done.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 26, 2024, 08:59:52 AM
When I was on 3 I could never get any sort of signal at the ground. Now I'm with EE it's much better.
I am on 3 and the data signal is fucking terrible everywhere. Moved from EE. Mistake.
Post by: AV82EC on February 26, 2024, 09:02:09 AM
You do have access to one of the clubs networks it’s called AVFC Matchday and appears if you go into your WiFi settings. I’ve been using it for over 2 years now.
Can you take a megaphone with you and every sixty seconds loudly announce the scores in the other matches?
Job done.
This is the modern equivalent of that bloke with the transistor radio who used to stand near me proudly announcing when Swindon were 2-0 up away at Reading. We don’t care.
Anyway I’m too busy watching the match to even look at my phone, that’s for pre match and half time only.
Post by: Risso on February 26, 2024, 09:03:29 AM
When I was on 3 I could never get any sort of signal at the ground. Now I'm with EE it's much better.
I am on 3 and the data signal is fucking terrible everywhere. Moved from EE. Mistake.
What on earth made you do that?!
Post by: sid1964 on February 26, 2024, 09:08:16 AM
Post by: AV82EC on February 26, 2024, 09:08:54 AM
i don't own a mobile phone - so i have no issues with internet accessYou lucky bastard.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 26, 2024, 09:09:43 AM
When I was on 3 I could never get any sort of signal at the ground. Now I'm with EE it's much better.
I would have thought the boxes had a special wifi connection point anyway.
Post by: Risso on February 26, 2024, 09:10:06 AM
Post by: dave shelley on February 26, 2024, 09:12:22 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 26, 2024, 09:12:46 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 26, 2024, 09:32:44 AM
Oh do fuck off.
Haha.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 26, 2024, 09:39:05 AM
Chill man. I thought you did use a box and I would have thought they had a different connection. If you don't, then I was mistaken.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eOjhbdFgL._AC_UY1000_.jpg)
Personally delivered news in the boxes.
"My Lords, a latest update. The Albion have fallen one behind at Stoke."
Post by: amfy on February 26, 2024, 09:47:25 AM
Chill man. I thought you did use a box and I would have thought they had a different connection. If you don't, then I was mistaken.
I’ve done hospitality and you do get a WiFi link that works better than the generic AVFCMatchday so I’m not sure what Risso is so pissed odd about.
Post by: mamuu on February 26, 2024, 09:48:41 AM
EE works pretty well this season. There were plenty of people reporting the Fulham winner yesterday!
I think we have a partnership with them so they might have installed some better links into the ground for their own phone system.
yeah there's a new in building solution installed for EE customers
Post by: Gareth on February 26, 2024, 09:53:33 AM
I can't get anything in the Witton upper wifi, mobile date, a pie, piss, programme. Nothing.
There’s a lot to blame Heck for but I don’t think he is responsible for Tinder and the like :-)
Post by: jon collett on February 26, 2024, 10:20:35 AM
I will never forget a bloke with a transistor radio who was stood behind me and my mate at Highbury in 1981. For those that were there and can remember that little enclave that started jumping up and down and the whispers started that 'Boro had equalised. We all turned to this bloke anxious for confirmation and all he could say was 'nothing on here about it' and then pandemonium as it was confirmed. There were still anxious minutes to go though, unnecessary as it turned out thanks to Bosco RIP.
That's wonderful.
The WM LP of the championship system had Bryon Butler speaking (and in the background the noise from Highbury). "Let me be the first to congratulate Aston Villa" *Huge roar *
Post by: Bully2345 on February 26, 2024, 10:29:54 AM
It seemed to take us 5-10 minutes to work out what to do second half as Forest put Gibbs White and Origi man-marking McGinn and Luiz and stopped our centre backs from playing their preferred first pass. I think Emery managed to get Chambers and Lenglet over at a break in play and told them to carry the ball to commit them as we had no platform for that short time. Chambers had one moment where he just waltzed through them.
The panic didn't last long and glad Emery got the solution to them quickly. Other than that, it was dominant
Post by: VillaTim on February 26, 2024, 11:43:17 AM
Post by: Rigadon on February 26, 2024, 11:47:54 AM
we conceded that goal right on HT , without that i think we go on to win 5 or 6-0. I think Emery will be furious with the quality of defending for that goal
That goal gave them hope, which they didn't deserve at all.
Post by: simon ward 50 on February 26, 2024, 12:10:11 PM
I will never forget a bloke with a transistor radio who was stood behind me and my mate at Highbury in 1981. For those that were there and can remember that little enclave that started jumping up and down and the whispers started that 'Boro had equalised. We all turned to this bloke anxious for confirmation and all he could say was 'nothing on here about it' and then pandemonium as it was confirmed. There were still anxious minutes to go though, unnecessary as it turned out thanks to Bosco RIP.
That's wonderful.
The WM LP of the championship system had Bryon Butler speaking (and in the background the noise from Highbury). "Let me be the first to congratulate Aston Villa" *Huge roar *
Good times!
Post by: London Villan on February 26, 2024, 12:26:26 PM
we conceded that goal right on HT , without that i think we go on to win 5 or 6-0. I think Emery will be furious with the quality of defending for that goal
Emery went absolutely bananas when they scored - I don't think I've ever seen him so pissed off.
Post by: Risso on February 26, 2024, 12:27:38 PM
Post by: Skerra on February 26, 2024, 12:30:22 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 26, 2024, 12:49:19 PM
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Post by: Holte132 on February 26, 2024, 12:53:59 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 26, 2024, 01:32:14 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Because it was not
Etihad FC
Bingo's XI
Red filth
Spurzzzzzzzzzzzz
Arsenal
Thats why
When you have MOTD commentators saying (at 1-1) teams like Fulham would love to get a draw here...what chance does nay other decent team have
Post by: Holte132 on February 26, 2024, 01:51:21 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Because it was not
Etihad FC
Bingo's XI
Red filth
Spurzzzzzzzzzzzz
Arsenal
Thats why
When you have MOTD commentators saying (at 1-1) teams like Fulham would love to get a draw here...what chance does nay other decent team have
Exactly this. And I wasn't really asking why it hadn't been shown!!
Post by: eamonn on February 26, 2024, 02:05:55 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 26, 2024, 02:18:20 PM
not surprised, the defending was Sunday morning Pub league level on a bad day.we conceded that goal right on HT , without that i think we go on to win 5 or 6-0. I think Emery will be furious with the quality of defending for that goal
Emery went absolutely bananas when they scored - I don't think I've ever seen him so pissed off.
Post by: paul_e on February 26, 2024, 02:25:22 PM
Our goal against Arsenal is one of the goals of the season - like a sped-up, more skilful/technical version of Doug's second against Forest but against far superior opponents. But it never got a look-in for Goal of the Month.
As it stands I'd have those 2 and the watkins one against Sheff Utd (with the Dougie assist) as our 3 best this season.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 26, 2024, 02:29:35 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Do goal kicks not have to clear the area anymore? Seems Lenglet (or Torres) took it to Martinez at the start of the build up.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 26, 2024, 02:32:43 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Do goal kicks not have to clear the area anymore? Seems Lenglet (or Torres) took it to Martinez at the start of the build up.
No.
Post by: London Villan on February 26, 2024, 02:35:02 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 26, 2024, 02:39:14 PM
Our goal against Arsenal is one of the goals of the season - like a sped-up, more skilful/technical version of Doug's second against Forest but against far superior opponents. But it never got a look-in for Goal of the Month.
As it stands I'd have those 2 and the watkins one against Sheff Utd (with the Dougie assist) as our 3 best this season.
I'm trying to think of howitzers and thundercunts we've scored this season. Duran against Palace and Tielemans at Bramall Lane come to mind (did Diaby score a belter at some stage?) but generally speaking, our goals are the result of controlled play.
I remember marvelling at the build-up for Cash's first at Turf Moor early on in the season, it gave me a really good feeling about 2023/24. After that goal, I remember saying to my Dad, a Gooner, "This is how you've watched Arsenal score goals for years. Now it's my f-ing time!"
Post by: Somniloquism on February 26, 2024, 02:50:20 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Do goal kicks not have to clear the area anymore? Seems Lenglet (or Torres) took it to Martinez at the start of the build up.
No.
A change in 2019 apparently. Never spotted it before.
Post by: eamonn on February 26, 2024, 03:07:18 PM
Post by: Duncan Shaw on February 26, 2024, 03:13:19 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Do goal kicks not have to clear the area anymore? Seems Lenglet (or Torres) took it to Martinez at the start of the build up.
No.
A change in 2019 apparently. Never spotted it before.
It is, as you said, utter filth! Absolutely outstanding.
Post by: Drummond on February 26, 2024, 04:55:42 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Do goal kicks not have to clear the area anymore? Seems Lenglet (or Torres) took it to Martinez at the start of the build up.
No.
A change in 2019 apparently. Never spotted it before.
It is, as you said, utter filth! Absolutely outstanding.
Every player receiving, being in control and passing the ball. I'll bet there aren't many teams to have done similar this season.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 26, 2024, 05:58:57 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Tielemans didn't touch it.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2024, 06:22:06 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Tielemans didn't touch it.
Watkins plays it to him, doesn't he?
Post by: Olof's Beard on February 26, 2024, 06:46:36 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Tielemans didn't touch it.
Watkins plays it to him, doesn't he?
Yep, he didn't half.
Also love that Doug's first touch of the ball in this move was on the edge of our own box. His second was to twat it into the bottom corner.
I thought it was a cracking goal when seeing it live but didn't realise all eleven had touched the ball. It would definitely get a bit more fanfare if it was Man City or Liverpool. But we know and that's all that really matters.
Post by: VillaTim on February 26, 2024, 06:58:19 PM
Doesn't fit the wanky narrativeFor those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 26, 2024, 07:05:41 PM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Tielemans didn't touch it.
Watkins plays it to him, doesn't he?
You're right. You'd think after watching it at least ten times I'd have noticed. Now I'm starting to question myself and whether Tielemans wasn't as invisible for most of the match as I first thought. He did have a good final 5 minutes before being subbed but I don't recall him doing much else (again) before it.
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 26, 2024, 07:27:04 PM
I thought he just kept things ticking along ver, quietly effective I’d say, without the umph of McGinn, or floating brilliance of DougieFor those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Tielemans didn't touch it.
Watkins plays it to him, doesn't he?
You're right. You'd think after watching it at least ten times I'd have noticed. Now I'm starting to question myself and whether Tielemans wasn't as invisible for most of the match as I first thought. He did have a good final 5 minutes before being subbed but I don't recall him doing much else (again) before it.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2024, 08:08:36 PM
*He was pretty explosive for Bailey's goal, following Watkins' lead in the press.
Post by: The Edge on February 27, 2024, 08:28:36 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 27, 2024, 08:31:23 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 27, 2024, 08:35:40 AM
The reality is that I am getting used to how good Bailey is in the box on that side, and they're night and day. Cash looks like a schoolboy fumbling to undo a bra compared to Bailey looking like the Fonz clicking his fingers.
It's not a criticism of Cash, it's just making me appreciate just what we have in Bailey.
Post by: Risso on February 27, 2024, 08:47:14 AM
I love that goal. The only problem I have with it is the same thing I thought as I watched it from the stand. How clumsy does Cash look in the box? I sat there thinking, well this ain't going anywhere...
The reality is that I am getting used to how good Bailey is in the box on that side, and they're night and day. Cash looks like a schoolboy fumbling to undo a bra compared to Bailey looking like the Fonz clicking his fingers.
It's not a criticism of Cash, it's just making me appreciate just what we have in Bailey.
To be fair though, have you seen how out of sorts Bailey looks in our box?! :)
I think Cash has been great since Konsa's injury. We look superb on our right side, where the majority of chances seem to come from. Cash and Bailey are a great partnership, especially against the 'lesser' teams.
Post by: Gareth on February 27, 2024, 10:22:55 AM
I love that goal. The only problem I have with it is the same thing I thought as I watched it from the stand. How clumsy does Cash look in the box? I sat there thinking, well this ain't going anywhere...
The reality is that I am getting used to how good Bailey is in the box on that side, and they're night and day. Cash looks like a schoolboy fumbling to undo a bra compared to Bailey looking like the Fonz clicking his fingers.
It's not a criticism of Cash, it's just making me appreciate just what we have in Bailey.
To be fair though, have you seen how out of sorts Bailey looks in our box?! :)
I think Cash has been great since Konsa's injury. We look superb on our right side, where the majority of chances seem to come from. Cash and Bailey are a great partnership, especially against the 'lesser' teams.
I agree 100%, Cash has been good recently. I think it’s obvious in the long term that Unai will want to upgrade him with a player who is more comfortable with the ball as Cash’s touch isn’t the greatest but he is 100% every game and a valuable team player.
Post by: Smithy on February 27, 2024, 11:41:36 AM
For those who haven’t seen it on X. Be careful, it’s absolute filth:
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1762075938148237587?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Brilliant! Wonder why they didn't show that on MOTD???
Tielemans didn't touch it.
Watkins plays it to him, doesn't he?
Yep, he didn't half.
Also love that Doug's first touch of the ball in this move was on the edge of our own box. His second was to twat it into the bottom corner.
I thought it was a cracking goal when seeing it live but didn't realise all eleven had touched the ball. It would definitely get a bit more fanfare if it was Man City or Liverpool. But we know and that's all that really matters.
Yeah, in the match thread I asked if anyone counted the passes as it had gone from a goal kick and backwards and forwards - it seemed like about fifty passes at the time!