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Title: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 07, 2024, 04:36:30 PM
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Title: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Match Thread
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2024, 04:36:34 PM
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Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 07, 2024, 04:37:57 PM
UTV
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan For Life on March 07, 2024, 04:38:36 PM
A couple of full debuts and SJM rested?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 04:39:05 PM
Digne starts - finally.

No Bailey, Diaby or McGinn.  Hmmm, definitely a more defensive shape.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2024, 04:39:16 PM
Interesting line up. One eye on Sunday understandably.


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Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 04:40:07 PM
Pretty strong team, SJM, Cash and Bailey rested. Like it.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 04:40:52 PM
No Bailey, Diaby or McGinn.  Hmmm, definitely a more defensive shape.

Diaby is starting.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Gareth on March 07, 2024, 04:42:53 PM
Like that team…challenging Iroegbunam and Rogers to step up….what we like to see
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 07, 2024, 04:43:12 PM
Fair, let's hope Doug's fine for two games in a few days, Tim's up to such a big game atmosphere, Konsa and Pau suffer no recurrences, and that nobody gets injured in general!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 04:43:31 PM
Interesting lineup. Midfield not what I was expecting but should be enough to get the job done.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 04:43:57 PM
A couple of full debuts and SJM rested?
1 full debut (Rogers). Tim started against Norwich under the Scouse Fraud.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on March 07, 2024, 04:44:26 PM
I'd take a draw.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Richard on March 07, 2024, 04:46:10 PM
5 changes from Luton, happy with that line up as Spurs is a massive game too.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 07, 2024, 04:46:56 PM
Good balanced line up. What a night/evening for Tim and Morgan. Making your full debut away at Ajax is pretty special. Win and no injuries please.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 07, 2024, 04:48:06 PM
Brave or maybe our guy is just a genius

To give Mcginn  / Cash & bailey a breather before the game of the season so far on Sunday is sensible - unless a complete collapse of epic proportions this 2 leg game is recoverable even with a loss tonight

Spurs is a critical game and SUE knows it

Time for Diaby and Tim to shine
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on March 07, 2024, 04:50:33 PM
Big night for Tim, Diaby and Rogers.

COME ON BOYS!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 04:50:36 PM
No Bailey, Diaby or McGinn.  Hmmm, definitely a more defensive shape.

Diaby is starting.

Yep, I see that now.  Obviously I can't read.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 07, 2024, 04:50:43 PM
Bailey sounded really snotty in his interview yesterday so not surprised he's not starting. Hope he's the only one with a cold.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 04:50:43 PM
Ballsy move going with the two young lads especially Tim up against someone as experienced as Henderson. But if any game between now and May is for experimenting in, it's probably this one.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 04:51:22 PM
Happy with that, I think starting Rogers, Diaby and Tim is the right call but they all need to prove that with strong performances now.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on March 07, 2024, 04:53:05 PM
One eye on the weekend looking at the starting eleven, come on Villa get a result.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 04:55:12 PM
Yep glad to see bailey get a breather but hopefully wont need to come on lets see.

Great to see Pau back!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 04:56:13 PM
Yep glad to see bailey get a breather but hopefully wont need to come on lets see.

Great to see Pau back!

Also good to see Carlos is fit enough to be on the bench.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on March 07, 2024, 04:57:42 PM
I would have gone for Zaniolo instead of Rogers but, I guess he's being phased out ahead of his departure.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 05:00:22 PM
Interesting lineup.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on March 07, 2024, 05:00:29 PM
What an opportunity and what a stage for two young players that is.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 07, 2024, 05:01:26 PM
Emery is clearly looking to protect certain players against this bunch of cloggers.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: lovejoy on March 07, 2024, 05:01:59 PM
Strange match to risk Pau for.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 07, 2024, 05:03:27 PM
Risky
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 05:04:00 PM
Strange match to risk Pau for.

I think he wants to see the Konsa, Lenglet, Torres back three in a match before the Spurs match on Sunday. He used the Euro matches to try out similar formations before the league matches last year as well.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: danno on March 07, 2024, 05:06:43 PM
Strange match to risk Pau for.

Throwing him straight back in against Spurs could be equally risky. The plan might just be to play him for 60 minutes.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 07, 2024, 05:08:27 PM
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: caster troy on March 07, 2024, 05:09:36 PM
Strange match to risk Pau for.

Maybe wants to give him some game time before Spurs, I suspect he will come off after 60 minutes?

I like this team, if we are going to progress we need all of these players to be able to step up when needed.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 05:14:57 PM
Strange match to risk Pau for.

Maybe wants to give him some game time before Spurs, I suspect he will come off after 60 minutes?

That was my thought too.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 05:15:53 PM
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !

I hope we're taking notes.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: levico on March 07, 2024, 05:16:20 PM
Rogers bothers me. His assimilation is nowhere near complete. But what do I know.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 05:16:32 PM
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !

Huh?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 05:19:34 PM
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !

Christ, that's who I did my accountancy training with. Kaplan, not Thornhill.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 05:21:45 PM
I know Castore are rubbish and everyone hated the kits this season, but...... this blue one has really grown on me.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 05:25:32 PM
I know Castore are rubbish and everyone hated the kits this season, but...... this blue one has really grown on me.

I like the white one, too, and tbh, the home kit isn't too bad.

The whole sweat thing, though, is outrageous.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ldavfc4eva on March 07, 2024, 05:26:59 PM
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !

Christ, that's who I did my accountancy training with. Kaplan, not Thornhill.


Same as my wife, whilst working for KPMG
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 05:27:58 PM
I know Castore are rubbish and everyone hated the kits this season, but...... this blue one has really grown on me.

I like the white one, too, and tbh, the home kit isn't too bad.

The whole sweat thing, though, is outrageous.

Did we ever get that fixed? They said we were getting new kits but I don't remember hearing anything else.

Personally I didn't mind any of the kits this year. The sponsor is ugly AF on the home one, but the one colour on the other kits is alright.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2024, 05:36:44 PM
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !

Huh?

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Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: danno on March 07, 2024, 05:37:43 PM
One for the kids there.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on March 07, 2024, 05:39:46 PM
Wow! Didn’t expect that line up. Interesting team, fair play for going with Tim and Rogers.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 05:40:55 PM
Christ, that's who I did my accountancy training with. Kaplan, not Thornhill.

Same as my wife, whilst working for KPMG

Used the Institute's materials for ACA, and Kaplan Schweser for CFA. Hope he's less useful than the latter.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on March 07, 2024, 05:41:24 PM
They just panned to villa fans - a fair few looked properly pissed!  I was wondering if any regulars on here were amongst the rabble :D
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 05:43:04 PM
Atmosphere looks incredible!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 05:43:42 PM
Sounds like a proper atmoshphere, that.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 05:44:52 PM
Fuck,I can hear that p.a from Stourbridge
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Small Rodent on March 07, 2024, 05:46:51 PM
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !

My first thought too. Impostor.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 05:47:56 PM
Christ, that's who I did my accountancy training with. Kaplan, not Thornhill.

Same as my wife, whilst working for KPMG

Used the Institute's materials for ACA, and Kaplan Schweser for CFA. Hope he's less useful than the latter.

You're CFA?! Feckin'hell, you should be in Beverley Hills, not stuck in Ballaghadereen!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 05:50:35 PM
Good effort Moussa
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 05:51:24 PM
nice to hear the co commentator mention our injuries
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 07, 2024, 05:53:25 PM
Good effort Moussa

Not sure if this is sarcasm. Good opportunity, should have done better imo.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 05:53:25 PM
I wonder how many different ways they’re going to pronounce Iroegbunam this evening?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 05:53:42 PM
Good effort Moussa

Not sure if this is sarcasm. Good opportunity, should have done better imo.

No sarcasm.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 07, 2024, 05:54:46 PM
Good effort Moussa

Not sure if this is sarcasm. Good opportunity, should have done better imo.

No sarcasm.

Ha, I agree then!!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on March 07, 2024, 05:57:55 PM
Quote from: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air link=topic=64738.msg4547535#msg4547535

date=1709831307
Ajax should forfeit the tie immediately and be thrown out the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
The number 13 has the name Kaplan, his real name is Roger Thornhill !


My first thought too. Impostor.
Love it. Well spotted
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on March 07, 2024, 05:58:41 PM
Villa fans in full voice.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 05:59:57 PM
Christ, this game is like a pinball machine.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 06:01:12 PM
Seems like we happy to get through this game without actually touching the ball, either when they have it or we do.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:01:47 PM
Christ, this game is like a pinball machine.

Ajax have come out in 5th gear, I don't think they'll be able to keep this up for 90minutes.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:02:24 PM
moussa do better son
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 06:03:16 PM
Incredible save, offside anyway.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:03:26 PM
Roma beating brighton not good
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:03:46 PM
Lenglet doing alright again
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:03:51 PM
Well done lenglet
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:05:15 PM
Some morose Villa fans there.Cheer up lads!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on March 07, 2024, 06:07:13 PM
need more from tielemans and diaby at the moment.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on March 07, 2024, 06:07:33 PM
Can you ask for your money back after 20 minutes?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:08:29 PM
The acorns logo on that away shirt looks so much better than that crappy burger king logo
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:10:39 PM
wtf  konsa fouled there
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 06:11:27 PM
Wanker, ref.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:11:44 PM
Yellow card???
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:11:51 PM
Stupid by konsa to hand ball that. Cheap yellow to give away
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:12:09 PM
another clueless ref
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:12:36 PM
corner villa that
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 07, 2024, 06:12:45 PM
wtf  konsa fouled there

Yeah bullshit. Yellow is right though if the ref disagrees, commentary givin a bit of a player's-eye view there.

I think the refs have been a bit cowed by the crowd here tbh.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:12:55 PM
We've got another homer
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DB on March 07, 2024, 06:13:01 PM
They have not settled yet going forward. Diaby....
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:13:03 PM
How the fucks not a corner you clowns ?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:14:22 PM
We've got another homer

Nah he's been decent so far. Once he decided it wasn't a foul on Konsa he had little choice but to give a yellow.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:15:03 PM
We've got another homer

Nah he's been decent so far. Once he decided it wasn't a foul on Konsa he had little choice but to give a yellow.
You reckon
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 06:15:11 PM
We are too relaxed and sitting far too deep.
I fear a goal against soon.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:15:12 PM
We've got another homer

Nah he's been decent so far. Once he decided it wasn't a foul on Konsa he had little choice but to give a yellow.

corner thou?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:15:13 PM
They fouled each other ??? Of course goes ajax way
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 07, 2024, 06:15:45 PM
We've got another homer

Nah he's been decent so far. Once he decided it wasn't a foul on Konsa he had little choice but to give a yellow.

It was a foul though. And that wasn't. I think at VP these are all going the other way, and I don't mean that as a compliment.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:15:47 PM
If henderson scores expect a big wankfest ffs
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:15:48 PM
Diaby reminds me so much of Bailey from last year, he looks scared to really use his pace because he wants to get back on his left.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:16:37 PM
If henderson scores expect a big wankfest ffs

more chance of big foot scoring
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on March 07, 2024, 06:16:59 PM
What game is this ref watching?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:18:18 PM
We really are nowhere near the level we need to be tbh. Started very very slowly
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:19:01 PM
ajax chance missed
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 06:19:09 PM
We have been atrocious in possession.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:19:17 PM
kienan davies finish
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:19:19 PM
We really are nowhere near the level we need to be tbh. Started very very slowly
Tactically sound. It's a 180 min match.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 06:19:56 PM
This is your archetypal European away performance thus far.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:20:22 PM
We really are nowhere near the level we need to be tbh. Started very very slowly
Tactically sound. It's a 180 min match.

For sure but as a attacking force we done very little. Also struggling to keep the ball

This brobbery looks decent
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on March 07, 2024, 06:20:28 PM
Konsa has been appalling yet again at right back. Carlos Cuellar 11
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on March 07, 2024, 06:21:12 PM
Crap so far and lucky not to be at least a goal down
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:21:25 PM
Some harsh digs on here tonight
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: IFWaters on March 07, 2024, 06:22:16 PM
Who's the female commentator. For a change someone who knows the villa team and how it works.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 06:22:54 PM
Konsa has been appalling yet again at right back. Carlos Cuellar 11
Awful at right back, awful.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 06:23:05 PM
Who's the female commentator. For a change someone who knows the villa team and how it works.

Yep she's been decent.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:23:24 PM
Who's the female commentator. For a change someone who knows the villa team and how it works.
I've got a Chinese fella with consumption
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 06:24:07 PM
Who's the female commentator. For a change someone who knows the villa team and how it works.

Sounds like Lucy Ward.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 07, 2024, 06:24:32 PM
Who's the female commentator. For a change someone who knows the villa team and how it works.

Lucy Ward I think.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on March 07, 2024, 06:24:46 PM
Ref is shite. A clear corner for Ollie, Lenglet got clattered and Konsa was fouled and got a yellow!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:25:14 PM
I think Villa had a look at that Sosa a few years ago
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 06:25:55 PM
Tim and Rogers look out of their depth so far. Good experience though I guess.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 06:27:27 PM
Konsa is not having a good game. 
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:27:36 PM
Digne looked like he was fouled
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 07, 2024, 06:27:50 PM
Dodgy challenge by their player, who’d already been booked, on Doug in the middle of the park.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:27:54 PM
Tim and Rogers look out of their depth so far. Good experience though I guess.

I think Tim is doing ok, Rogers looks like he's strugglnig with his positioning more thna anything, he's had a few nice touches.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:28:42 PM
Has the ref ever reffed before
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 07, 2024, 06:29:25 PM
This referee is disgusting
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 06:30:14 PM
I’m more concerned that we can’t string 2 passes together than the referees performance
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 07, 2024, 06:30:41 PM
This is your archetypal European away performance thus far.

Yes we’ve been quite sloppy in games like this this year.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:31:08 PM
villa     limp
ajax     boring
ref        wank
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 07, 2024, 06:31:28 PM
Well that was stodgy. Stygianly stodgy.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 07, 2024, 06:31:49 PM
I’m more concerned that we can’t string 2 passes together than the referees performance
thankfully neither have cost us yet.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:31:50 PM
I don't think this ref has been anything like as poor as Oliver was at the weekend, he's letting a bit go but it doesn't feel like he's being unfair about it.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 06:32:03 PM
limp
boring
wank

Sounds like a difficult one.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 07, 2024, 06:32:25 PM
But if a thundering crapshow really. Not attractive, not really anything.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on March 07, 2024, 06:32:29 PM
not great.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on March 07, 2024, 06:32:31 PM
Didn't even get out of first gear!

I suspect we'll jeep doing what we are doing until the 70th min and go for a suckered punch after that. This seems all about saving energy for Spurs
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:32:39 PM
Good training ground type game.Not worried.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 07, 2024, 06:33:03 PM
I don't think this ref has been anything like as poor as Oliver was at the weekend, he's letting a bit go but it doesn't feel like he's being unfair about it.

Think the ref has been fine. Not sure why anyone really has an issue
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 06:33:05 PM
I think Ajax have had the better half but we never really fully lost control. We haven't shown much as an attacking force, but no panic, because... Emery.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 06:33:37 PM
Pretty dull affair and I’m absolutely fine with it
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:33:40 PM
Didn't even get out of first gear!

I suspect we'll jeep doing what we are doing until the 70th min and go for a suckered punch after that. This seems all about saving energy for Spurs

Yep, looks like it to me as well.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 06:33:41 PM
Sloppy. Rogers looks a little lost, and we're giving the ball away with worrying abandon.
Hopefully, that was our crap half.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 06:33:57 PM
Wouldn't be the most exciting but 0-0 away from home, with no injuries and not having to go to the bench wouldn't be the worst outcome.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 06:33:59 PM
Tim and Rogers struggling a bit so the ball isn’t sticking in midfield.

We are missing SJM
 
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Olof's Beard on March 07, 2024, 06:34:02 PM
Looks like we are content to sit in and not take any risks, low energy football. Risky but ok if we stay goalless. Ajax are giving it everything.

It isn't easy when we only have a quarter of our regular midfield out there, Rogers and Tim have been anonymous along with Tielemans. Doug is getting crowded out.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on March 07, 2024, 06:34:50 PM
No harsh digs from me, I call it as I see it. Only 1 team looks really interested and, it’s not Villa thus far. Let’s hope for a bit more commitment in the second half.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: DB on March 07, 2024, 06:34:54 PM
A bit shit. Looking to just get out a draw. Ref is awful.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on March 07, 2024, 06:35:14 PM
Hmm.  Missing McGinns energy and strength.  Can’t keep the ball for more than a few seconds at a time unless it’s Martinez inviting the press.  Tim looks a bit too passive and we haven’t got Diaby in the game enough. 

0-0 would be a good result I suppose, if a bit uninspiring. 
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 07, 2024, 06:35:15 PM
Ref is shite. A clear corner for Ollie, Lenglet got clattered and Konsa was fouled and got a yellow!

I sort of agree with the yellow for Konsa there. Its beyond stupid reaching for the ball with your hands just expecting to be awarded a foul.

Not sure how you can blame the ref for the non corner....
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: coreyfeldman on March 07, 2024, 06:36:20 PM
Konsa has been appalling yet again at right back. Carlos Cuellar 11

Get a grip lad. Konsa hasn't had the best match but he's coming back from injury and has played very very well at right back several times
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on March 07, 2024, 06:36:26 PM
Tim and Rogers look out of their depth so far. Good experience though I guess.

Yeah they are really struggling. CBs not happy with Tim as he's struggling to screen in front of them. Rogers will do well to not to be replaced at the break. They aren't the only ones, our press from the front tonight is as half arsed as you can get. Watkins hold up play non existent. Konsa has been awful again, with a yellow I'd bring on Cash for him.

Ajax are spirited but they are very limited. With more ambition and intensity in our play we should be able to win the tie easily.

Both our CBs are doing well, Luiz has shown touches of class but that aside it's been poor all over.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:36:28 PM
Poor game.

If ajaxs finishing wasnt so bad we would be losing. Apart from diabs shot we have done nothing. It seems like we are playing for 0-0

Id rather we try win the game as they will just sit back at villa park of we either lose or draw this and we do find it hard breaking teams down at home when they setup like that
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on March 07, 2024, 06:36:29 PM
Midfield isn't gelling at the moment but Ajax have only had one real chance after 45 minutes.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on March 07, 2024, 06:36:42 PM
OK. Nothing more, nothing less.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on March 07, 2024, 06:36:56 PM
Just turned the tv on at 38 mins, not sure what to make of it. Looks like we're trying to hold on to a 0-0 and win back at VP. Hopefully we are better in the second-half.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on March 07, 2024, 06:37:12 PM
Performance has been an extension of the team selection really in that it looks like our minds are elsewhere.  Struggling a bit in midfield with the two young players in there.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Baldy on March 07, 2024, 06:37:39 PM
This is just like the Porto vs Arsenal game!!

Boring.

Looks like Unai will be happy with a 0-0 or 0-1 (Ajax) and then go all blazes at Villa Park.

Dull but probably the right thing to do. 

Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: danno on March 07, 2024, 06:37:49 PM
Will Doug play the 90? or are we going to swap him for SJM on the hour mark?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
I like the look of brobbery. He looks a handful. That hato also looks very good
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on March 07, 2024, 06:39:08 PM
Konsa has been appalling yet again at right back. Carlos Cuellar 11

Get a grip lad. Konsa hasn't had the best match but he's coming back from injury and has played very very well at right back several times

Once from memory.

We can't break the press with him at right back, he just isn't comfortable with the ball over there. He was at fault for their only chance, idiotic yellow card  and gave away the ball loads of times.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2024, 06:40:36 PM
I like the look of brobbery. He looks a handful. That hato also looks very good

"Daylight" to his mates.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 06:40:37 PM
Will Doug play the 90? or are we going to swap him for SJM on the hour mark?

McGinn is carrying a knock, so will only be used if he has to be.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: nigel on March 07, 2024, 06:41:06 PM
They’re a much improved team from their Europa League exploits.
They are closing us down very well and Brobby certainly looks a unit.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 07, 2024, 06:41:29 PM
Ref is shite. A clear corner for Ollie, Lenglet got clattered and Konsa was fouled and got a yellow!

I sort of agree with the yellow for Konsa there. Its beyond stupid reaching for the ball with your hands just expecting to be awarded a foul.

Not sure how you can blame the ref for the non corner....

I could see it from here… in Chelmsley Wood. Ref fooled by the Ajax player appealing,
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 07, 2024, 06:41:39 PM
Only positive you can say is we're not losing and they've barely threatened. That was pretty shit though.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 06:41:44 PM
I would get Cash and Bailey on at 60.  Konsa to CB
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: steamer on March 07, 2024, 06:42:09 PM
we need a it more ambition as this is poor
You can only defend for so long without dropping a bollock
It is not as if they are world beaters, get in there.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: john2710 on March 07, 2024, 06:42:18 PM
We've played within ourselves & they're bursting a gut to create something. Typical European away performance, Emery will be satisfied with that. Keep it tight for the next 20 mins or so & then catch them as they get tired
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 07, 2024, 06:43:08 PM
Ref is shite. A clear corner for Ollie, Lenglet got clattered and Konsa was fouled and got a yellow!

I sort of agree with the yellow for Konsa there. Its beyond stupid reaching for the ball with your hands just expecting to be awarded a foul.

Not sure how you can blame the ref for the non corner....

I could see it from here… in Chelmsley Wood. Ref fooled by the Ajax player appealing,

Regardless, you don't grab the ball with your hands just expecting a free kick to be given.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on March 07, 2024, 06:43:48 PM
Liverpool 3-0 up in Prague so will be able to play their reserves in the return leg. Good for the co-efficient
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on March 07, 2024, 06:43:59 PM
I would get Cash and Bailey on at 60.  Konsa to CB

Would bring them both on now, try Bailey on left. Hook Konsa and Rogers.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pelty on March 07, 2024, 06:44:17 PM
Konsa has been appalling yet again at right back. Carlos Cuellar 11

Get a grip lad. Konsa hasn't had the best match but he's coming back from injury and has played very very well at right back several times

Once from memory.

We can't break the press with him at right back, he just isn't comfortable with the ball over there. He was at fault for their only chance, idiotic yellow card  and gave away the ball loads of times.

I agree; Konsa is a great player but is wasted at RB.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:45:03 PM
nice goal from Nunez   


roma 2 up
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on March 07, 2024, 06:45:38 PM
This ref sends of a player in ~40% of the European games he's ref'd compared to 19% on average.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:45:51 PM
Torres off
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 06:45:56 PM
Torres off again 😔
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 07, 2024, 06:46:26 PM
Hmmmm.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:46:39 PM
Man i hope this is just a planned sub for pau

Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: nigel on March 07, 2024, 06:47:13 PM
The Johan Cruyff Stadium looks impressive
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 06:47:31 PM
We probably won't know until after the match.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 07, 2024, 06:47:34 PM
villa     limp
ajax     boring
ref        wank
You need some new material
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:48:31 PM
Olympiakos losing 3-1 to maccabi tel aviv
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:50:00 PM
villa     limp
ajax     boring
ref        wank
You need some new material



yes sunday afernoon , when its going to blow my mind and smiling for a week
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 06:50:46 PM
Man i hope this is just a planned sub for pau

Don’t we all.  Have to imagine it was planned.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 06:51:20 PM
That feels like a planned substitution for Pau to me. Get him ready for Sunday. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: jon collett on March 07, 2024, 06:52:16 PM
Man i hope this is just a planned sub for pau

Don’t we all.  Have to imagine it was planned.

Hope you’re right but I can’t see why it would be planned!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:52:19 PM
Unai rocking a nice coat
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:52:38 PM
That feels like a planned substitution for Pau to me. Get him ready for Sunday. Fingers crossed.

Yep, certainly feels like the sort of thing you'd do to get an east 45mins into his legs.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:52:40 PM
Too many touches rodgers
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on March 07, 2024, 06:53:40 PM
Can't say Tim has impressed me that much since his recall.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:54:20 PM
bloody hell villa    dont give them a corner

didnt look out
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:54:46 PM
That so fucking poor.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on March 07, 2024, 06:54:49 PM
Tielemans looks as pissed as some of the fans. What;'s up with him this eve!?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:54:50 PM
Another wrong decision
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on March 07, 2024, 06:55:30 PM
never out of play.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on March 07, 2024, 06:56:08 PM
No way all the ball was out then.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 06:56:09 PM
Unai rocking a nice coat

Not wearing his usual black 'Boss' one?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:56:19 PM
come on moussa   ffs 
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:56:57 PM
Honestly so poor in final third
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on March 07, 2024, 06:57:04 PM
Moussa is so poor at times
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on March 07, 2024, 06:57:12 PM
Get Bailey on.  Diaby looks lost again. 
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 06:57:49 PM
lets hope moussa comes good in 2026
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 06:57:53 PM
What happened to Diaby?  He’s terrible.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 06:58:10 PM
Great play by ezri. Also good interception by timmy
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 07, 2024, 06:58:12 PM
Torres off again 😔

FFS this better be planned.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 06:58:35 PM
What happened to Diaby?  He’s terrible.

He should be taking the piss against this lot.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on March 07, 2024, 06:58:49 PM
What happened to Diaby?  He’s terrible.

Strange one for sure.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 06:58:55 PM
Unai rocking a nice coat

Not wearing his usual black 'Boss' one?
Looks like a Peaceful Hooligan
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 06:59:10 PM
Diaby is strugglnig but I reckon the Ajax 4 is their best player and will be playing in one of the big leagues within a year or 2.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 07:00:21 PM
Unai rocking a nice coat

Not wearing his usual black 'Boss' one?
Looks like a Peaceful Hooligan
No,you're right.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:00:39 PM
whats going on  ,  hopeless
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:01:03 PM
I've just noticed Tiellemans!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on March 07, 2024, 07:01:12 PM
Diaby is strugglnig but I reckon the Ajax 4 is their best player and will be playing in one of the big leagues within a year or 2.

He does look good, but Diaby looks utterly clueless at the moment
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:01:13 PM
Absolutely useless
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:01:25 PM
bailey and mcginn on
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on March 07, 2024, 07:02:36 PM
whats going on  ,  hopeless

Tim and Rogers aren't ready for this kind of thing yet.  We're missing McGinn and Diaby is miles off it
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:03:02 PM
Moussa   sorry mate you was crap
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on March 07, 2024, 07:03:09 PM
Good move Unai
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 07:03:34 PM
Diaby absolutely shit again. Quite rightly hooked.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:03:35 PM
Diabs awful tonight goid subs
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 07, 2024, 07:03:40 PM
Here come Bailey and SJM, should get us going a bit
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 07:03:58 PM
I like that we're gonna go for it.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 07:04:08 PM
I think Moussa needs beefing up
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:04:17 PM
Rodgers was gash im afraid tonight too
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:04:20 PM
Cash  booked 
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:05:06 PM
Hows that a booking??
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 07:05:35 PM
Another ref hick
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:07:32 PM
martinez  save :)
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 07:07:38 PM
Good Lord, some of our passing is awful tonight.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:07:52 PM
dougie fucked up
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:08:28 PM
What a save that was

Wake up  vlla ffs
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on March 07, 2024, 07:08:35 PM
dougie fucked up

I thought it was a foul tbf, this ref's a knob.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 07:08:56 PM
dougie fucked up

I thought it was a foul tbf, this ref's a knob.
100%
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on March 07, 2024, 07:09:13 PM
I'd rather have kellyman on for the last 15 than tielimans
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 07, 2024, 07:09:14 PM
That was surely a foul on Dougie
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 07, 2024, 07:09:35 PM
Do we get this same buffoon for the second leg?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:09:48 PM
Harsh yello for hato there i think
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:09:48 PM
better villa
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 07, 2024, 07:10:41 PM
dougie fucked up

I thought it was a foul tbf, this ref's a knob.
Thought so at the time, but replay definitely fouled
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:11:18 PM
reckon we might sneak one here
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pablo_picasso on March 07, 2024, 07:11:29 PM
This Ian Darke fella commentating on TNT has an absolute boner for Ajax.

At least Lucy Ward is there for a bit of balance. She has even mentioned our injuries a couple of times...
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 07:12:12 PM
3-0 Roma v Brighton.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:12:18 PM
Awful by timmy. Very lucky there
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:12:28 PM
dougie fucked up

I thought it was a foul tbf, this ref's a knob.
Thought so at the time, but replay definitely fouled

ref aint got much right then


zaniolo on for the worldie
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:13:07 PM
Oh god zaniolo
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:13:29 PM
Oh Tim, I'd pretend to be injured too!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 07:13:29 PM
Convenient cramp to cover up shite control of the ball.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:13:35 PM
Oh god zaniolo

he is yes  :)  after his worldie
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on March 07, 2024, 07:13:53 PM
Oh god zaniolo

Bags a worldie
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pablo_picasso on March 07, 2024, 07:13:59 PM
Thats just what this game needs.

Zaniolo... (sarcasm)
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 07:14:25 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 07:14:49 PM
Convenient cramp to cover up shite control of the ball.

I thought that's what I'd do after I messed it up. Not had the best game, Timmy.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: john e on March 07, 2024, 07:14:53 PM
Convenient cramp to cover up shite control of the ball.

Amazing how many time that happens
An injury just after you’ve made a Rickett, it’s 100% with goalkeepers
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:15:06 PM
I like zniolo through the middle



hes been shite on the wing
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:15:32 PM
Tim struggled tonight.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:16:10 PM
oh ffs  ref     you are shite
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on March 07, 2024, 07:16:36 PM
There's the easy money yellow.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:16:44 PM
That is the softest booking I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:16:48 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:17:02 PM
How the hells that a yellow ???

This ref is pathetic
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 07, 2024, 07:17:03 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

I couldn’t get there quick enough, hope you did?!!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on March 07, 2024, 07:17:19 PM
This ref is a clown.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 07:17:31 PM
Lol Zaniolo booked already.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on March 07, 2024, 07:17:45 PM
I like zniolo through the middle



hes been shite on the wing

Zaniola the Italian Mark Lillis

Didn't Get bet in I  time
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:18:11 PM
Youri been quiet too.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 07:18:11 PM
Man gets booked even when he's done bugger-all to "earn it".
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:18:14 PM
In fairness to Zaniolo that was a joke yellow card. This ref is awful
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 07:18:42 PM
Youri been quiet too.

I forgot he was playing!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 07, 2024, 07:19:10 PM
This is crap. I sense one of Unai's Rare 0-0's...

Subs livening things up though.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 07, 2024, 07:19:13 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

I couldn’t get there quick enough, hope you did?!!

Nor me! I couldn't see his name then saw him get booked on my stream which is about 45 seconds delayed. Gutted.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 07:19:18 PM
Won't be an easy cash in second leg as he is banned for it.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 07:19:19 PM
Given how he's reffed the game so far that's a bizarre yellow card, Zaniolo hasn't had much luck in the last couple of months.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 07, 2024, 07:19:26 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

I saw this and for a moment, thought it was a PWS Scorchioooooooo…..

But now our Zaniolo’s on, it’s just a matter of time.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 07:19:31 PM
Do they use a different ball in this competition? Passing has been wayward.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 07, 2024, 07:20:43 PM
Do they use a different ball in this competition? Passing has been wayward.

Dodgy lawnmower
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on March 07, 2024, 07:20:46 PM
Konsa looking good, Cash seems a bit off the pace. Not exactly been a game for the ages.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:20:53 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

I saw this and for a moment, thought it was a PWS Scorchioooooooo…..

But now our Zaniolo’s on, it’s just a matter of time.

Sorry Lou!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:21:08 PM
more of a yellow than zaniolos
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 07, 2024, 07:21:14 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

*retires*
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:22:01 PM
So now Ollie is ACTUALLY hit in the face, nothing from the ref. Truly bizarre.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on March 07, 2024, 07:22:04 PM
How is that not a yellow on their lad for elbowing Watkins in the face? Crazy reffing.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:22:10 PM
How the hells that not a yellow?? Thats thw worst tonight. Unbelievable how shit this ref is
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:22:13 PM
even ref every match is fucking useless
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 07:22:32 PM
more of a yellow than zaniolos

Exactly.  what a twat.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:23:08 PM
KONSA OFF
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 07, 2024, 07:23:24 PM
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on March 07, 2024, 07:23:25 PM
Fucking hell ref
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 07:23:39 PM
Serves Konsa right. Too fucking casual by half
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:23:48 PM
the ref can fuck right off
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 07, 2024, 07:23:52 PM
*runs to in-play betting site of choice to lump on Zaniolo getting booked*

££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

I saw this and for a moment, thought it was a PWS Scorchioooooooo…..

But now our Zaniolo’s on, it’s just a matter of time.

Sorry Lou!

Excitement of the moment, no probs SE
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:24:27 PM
Of course a red as expected this refs dying for a red. So predictable
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 07, 2024, 07:24:41 PM
Serves Konsa right. Too fucking casual by half
Come on, he bought it
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 07, 2024, 07:24:51 PM
Oh shite. Konsa has had a bit of a shocker
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:24:56 PM
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?

Obviously its a red card
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on March 07, 2024, 07:25:06 PM
Inevitable. This ref's got to be suspended. This has been a disgracefully cowardly display.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 07, 2024, 07:25:23 PM
Konsa, what a plonker
The ref, obs
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:25:24 PM
How much has this ref had slipped to him?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 07:25:24 PM
Why is the commentator banging on about whether it was a goalscoring opportunity or not? It was a second yellow, so irrelevant.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 07:25:27 PM
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?

Obviously its a red card

It was a second yellow.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on March 07, 2024, 07:25:36 PM
This ref is corrupt as fuck
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on March 07, 2024, 07:25:49 PM
Serves Konsa right. Too fucking casual by half
Come on, he bought it
It’s what good attackers do.
And if he hadn’t have picked up a stupid booking in the first half it wouldn’t have mattered.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 07:26:04 PM
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?

Obviously its a red card

It was a second yellow.

Which is still a red and a 1 game ban.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:26:08 PM
hes got to be off
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 07, 2024, 07:26:16 PM
Hmmm not good.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:26:16 PM
 :'(
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?

Obviously its a red card

It was a second yellow.

Which makes a red card 😂😂😂
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:26:20 PM
It’s nice to know we’re not the only country with embarrassing referees
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 07, 2024, 07:26:31 PM
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?

Obviously its a red card

It was a second yellow.

Yeah, we'd all want a second yellow if it was the other way round.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 07:26:35 PM
The ref is shocking!!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Risso on March 07, 2024, 07:26:38 PM
Ha ha, this ref.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 07, 2024, 07:26:42 PM
another red.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 07, 2024, 07:26:50 PM
he has ruined this game.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on March 07, 2024, 07:26:57 PM
This ref had lost the fucking pot
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:26:59 PM
Ajax doen to 10 !! This refs a clown
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:27:06 PM
This ref is corrupt as fuck

Agreed. Who do you think's paid him? The Mafia (Romanian), the Triads or the Media?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:27:18 PM
thats a yellow on McGinn
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 07:27:24 PM
Ref has totally lost it.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 07:27:36 PM
Please tell me it is a different ref in the second game.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pablo_picasso on March 07, 2024, 07:27:42 PM
Why is the commentator banging on about whether it was a goalscoring opportunity or not? It was a second yellow, so irrelevant.

Cos he has been an absolute imbecile tonight.

As shit as this ref.

Knew he was going to be shit when he labelled Henderson "the godfather" for the young players...

Twat.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:27:44 PM
hope the clubs report this twat
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 07, 2024, 07:28:13 PM
hope someone chucks the prick in the canal after the game
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 07:28:45 PM
earlier on I said the ref had been ok , I withdraw that statement, he's lost the plot in the last 20-25minutes after being poor but reasonably consistent before that.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 07, 2024, 07:28:47 PM
Someone did mention a stat earlier that he sends people off significantly higher than the average so he's playing to form.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 07:29:02 PM
This ref is corrupt as fuck
Agreed. Who do you think's paid him? The Mafia (Romanian), the Triads or the Media?
let's not confuse incompetence with a more intentional motive
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on March 07, 2024, 07:29:11 PM
This ref sends of a player in ~40% of the European games he's ref'd compared to 19% on average.
Now that's insight... :p
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 07, 2024, 07:29:15 PM
It’s not what Unai planned, that’s for sure.

They’ve got loads of yellow cards.

Now is the time to nick an outrageous goal, come on SJM, Bailey, Doug and Ollie!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:29:18 PM
hope someone chucks the prick in the canal after the game

Is CJ from Eggheads a Villa fan?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Keeno on March 07, 2024, 07:29:18 PM
Cracking ball from Zaniolo that
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: nigel on March 07, 2024, 07:29:24 PM
Great cross by Zaniolo
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:29:42 PM
Both teams should write lettees of complaint about this poor ref.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on March 07, 2024, 07:29:43 PM
Why didn't Watkins throw himself at that?
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:29:45 PM
Ajax sitter
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on March 07, 2024, 07:29:50 PM
This ref is corrupt as fuck

Agreed. Who do you think's paid him? The Mafia (Romanian), the Triads or the Media?

Haha dunno, either that or he's won a competition. It comes to something when even the commentators are saying he's lost the plot.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 07, 2024, 07:30:23 PM
This ref is corrupt as fuck
Agreed. Who do you think's paid him? The Mafia (Romanian), the Triads or the Media?
let's not confuse incompetence with a more intentional motive

Ah, my apologies. I got carried away.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 07:30:39 PM
Why didn't Watkins throw himself at that?
probably didn't expect such a good cross from Z...
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 07, 2024, 07:30:56 PM
Fuck! Is Konsa out of the second leg then?

Obviously its a red card
Yes silly me, was starting to doze off when it happened.
Looks like Ajax have had someone sent off now! This  might get vaguely interesting now.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: john e on March 07, 2024, 07:31:33 PM
Why didn't Watkins throw himself at that?

Andy Gray would have put that in with a diving header
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on March 07, 2024, 07:31:38 PM
This ref is corrupt as fuck
Agreed. Who do you think's paid him? The Mafia (Romanian), the Triads or the Media?
let's not confuse incompetence with a more intentional motive

Ah, my apologies. I got carried away.
not you, SE
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:32:16 PM
chance there


good block



zaniolo did good setting him up
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on March 07, 2024, 07:33:00 PM
Ajax doen to 10 !! This refs a clown
another red.

I did notice they had a lot of yellow cards.

This ref is nuts, it’s not been a dirty / Leeds game.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 07, 2024, 07:34:14 PM
Come on: let's make this count!
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2024, 07:34:19 PM
Late free kick in a good position
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 07:35:33 PM
well that was dull    0-0
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 07, 2024, 07:37:05 PM
I’d take that after the first 45 and that referee.
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:37:10 PM
Shit game. Bit better 2nd half but nowhere near top level.

Have to bw alot better 2nd half.

Specail shout out to the dreadful ref. A unbelievably shit performance.  Should be sacked he was so bad
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: IFWaters on March 07, 2024, 07:38:24 PM
Satisfactory
Title: Re: Ajax v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 07:38:51 PM
Olympiakos aa good as out losing 4-1 at home. Lille look through.  Molde 2-1 up.

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