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Title: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:18:31 PM
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Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 04:20:13 PM
Come on Villa please win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:21:12 PM
Jesus out, Timber starts.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 04:21:34 PM
So Enzo didn’t make the final cut in the end.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 04:22:19 PM
Jesus out, Timber starts.

Some Arsenal fans will be cross with that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 04:24:14 PM
So Enzo didn’t make the final cut in the end.

Probably makes sense as i had  afeeling unai would go unchanged
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:24:18 PM
Jesus out, Timber starts.

Some Arsenal fans will be cross with that.
He's probably dead wood though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on August 24, 2024, 04:27:33 PM
Doors still not open Lower Holte
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 04:28:03 PM
Please win, really hate Arsenal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on August 24, 2024, 04:29:59 PM
Jesus out, Timber starts.
I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay...
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: algy on August 24, 2024, 04:31:50 PM
Come on me Villa babbies!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 04:35:10 PM
So Enzo didn’t make the final cut in the end.

Probably makes sense as i had  afeeling unai would go unchanged

I think we’d have gone Carlos at the back if Cash wasn’t fit with Enzo coming on to the bench. The kid will be good. Long season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:39:28 PM
#AVFC went digital with their tickets for this season and there are teething problems - big queues outside the ground are not moving

If this is bad then this could be delayed. I think Palace had the same issue last season when they went digital and had to delay k.o for their game by 45.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Stu on August 24, 2024, 04:40:43 PM
Lower Holte doors aren’t working
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2024, 04:46:23 PM
Lower Holte doors aren’t working

No excuse for that, sounds like a shambles.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 04:47:18 PM
Lower Holte doors aren’t working

No excuse for that, sounds like a shambles.

Indeed - it’s one thing if people can’t get their head round the tickets/handful of people the club have messed around.

It’s entirely another if the gates don’t even work.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on August 24, 2024, 04:47:57 PM
Usual bollocks at Villa Park. People’s digital tickets not working but, fortunately, no problem with my season card.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:48:35 PM
You can see the cue on the left.

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Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: jon collett on August 24, 2024, 04:48:45 PM
Predictable chaos at the turnstiles North Stand and Witton Lane
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Stu on August 24, 2024, 04:49:08 PM
It’s what Jane told me, I’m at home, seems to be other stories out there too. We’ll find out soon enough I expect.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:49:22 PM
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Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 04:49:28 PM
You can see the cue on the left.

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At least they got the new badge on the stand!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 24, 2024, 04:49:44 PM
Our firm went digital on payslips. Many of us haven’t seen how much pension, tax or NI they’ve paid for six months, and if you want to know how much you’ve picked up you have to wait until oay day and look at your bank balance. If they’ve made any mistakes, we’re none the wiser.

Sorry, off topic I know but it’s most annoying.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2024, 04:51:11 PM
You can see the cue on the left.

Give it a rest.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 04:52:18 PM
You can see the cue on the left.

Give it a rest.

Hopefully just opening the gates will cushion the blow.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: thick_mike on August 24, 2024, 04:52:27 PM
Have they tried switching them off and then back on again?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on August 24, 2024, 04:52:47 PM
well at least the sun is out now
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:53:16 PM
You can see the cue on the left.

Give it a rest.
Ah fuck! It's like you have me in your pocket.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on August 24, 2024, 04:53:25 PM
Fans are snookered
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 04:54:24 PM
Ground problems have reardoned they’re ugly head again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2024, 04:56:35 PM
I can't believe Michael Oliver is being allowed to ref another Villa match. Just watch how many Villa players he books, the man's a complete w****r.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 04:57:33 PM
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Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2024, 04:58:47 PM
You can see the cue on the left.

Give it a rest.
Ah fuck! It's like you have me in your pocket.

Snookering the threads is a faux pas.

Not sure what that means, but it is a bad thing, apparently.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on August 24, 2024, 04:59:47 PM
Got into the upper Holte not problem. I can see a delayed k-o
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:01:39 PM
You can see the cue on the left.


Give it a rest.
Ah fuck! It's like you have me in your pocket.

Snookering the threads is a faux pas.

Not sure what that means, but it is a bad thing, apparently.

Gimme a break will you.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 05:04:17 PM
Id argue our bench looks stronger than arsenals
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:05:24 PM
I just love a fresh pitch.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2024, 05:05:40 PM
Id argue our bench looks stronger than arsenals

It's a very good bench.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 05:07:00 PM
You can see the cue on the left.


Give it a rest.
Ah fuck! It's like you have me in your pocket.

Snookering the threads is a faux pas.

Not sure what that means, but it is a bad thing, apparently.

Gimme a break will you.

Just got to chalk this one up to experience
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:08:00 PM
Can't stand that Dave Jones on Sky.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:08:45 PM
You can see the cue on the left.


Give it a rest.
Ah fuck! It's like you have me in your pocket.

Snookering the threads is a faux pas.

Not sure what that means, but it is a bad thing, apparently.

Gimme a break will you.

Just got to chalk this one up to experience
Or I just keep racking them up for you.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 05:12:24 PM
I was only taking my cue from you
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:14:24 PM
I was only taking my cue from you
That's the angle I would use.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 05:15:47 PM
Everyone’s talking us up today.  I hate it when that happens.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 05:17:04 PM
Everyone’s talking us up today.  I hate it when that happens.

I don’t like being even remotely good, it makes me nervous.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 05:17:34 PM
I was only taking my cue from you
That's the angle I would use.

Hopefully we will be around the D a lot today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 05:20:29 PM
I was only taking my cue from you
That's the angle I would use.

Hopefully we will be around the D a lot today.

Speak for yourself.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:21:56 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:22:19 PM
I was only taking my cue from you
That's the angle I would use.

Hopefully we will be around the D a lot today.
The games not a Craven Cottaging mate.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:23:26 PM
Right, time to crack open the Lambrusco.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2024, 05:23:48 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 

Both teams will score as sure as eggs is eggs.

Agree about the Arse tops.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2024, 05:24:50 PM
Right, time to crack open the Lambrusco.

Don't forget to tape Blind Date!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:25:03 PM
Oooh I like that banner.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:25:48 PM
Right, time to crack open the Lambrusco.

Don't forget to tape Blind Date!
HA HA, that done me. I just discovered it....it's lovely, a little nicer than Lambrini.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:26:18 PM
I’m hoping we pot a few in today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:27:22 PM
I’m hoping we pot a few in today.
Lets put the ball on the centre spot first before we start predicting.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 24, 2024, 05:27:25 PM
Well I will be in airport which may or may not have it on but I’ll only catch the second half. If anyone had any way I might catch the first half reliably on my phone then I’d appreciate some guidance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on August 24, 2024, 05:28:07 PM
Got into the upper Holte not problem. I can see a delayed k-o

yet the powers that be were out patting themselves on the back (as usual) during the week.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: rooboy316 on August 24, 2024, 05:28:18 PM
Everyone’s talking us up today.  I hate it when that happens.

I don’t like being even remotely good, it makes me nervous.

Completely agree.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:28:20 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 

Both teams will score as sure as eggs is eggs.

Agree about the Arse tops.

weird they didnt score a goal last seasn against us. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:28:41 PM
Coms between officials are down...its all going off
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: thick_mike on August 24, 2024, 05:31:48 PM
I have cursed us by paying for a NowTV pass.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2024, 05:31:53 PM
Quote
Martin Keown
Former England defender on Football Focus

Aston Villa pretty well cost Arsenal the league title last year, so they will be taking that as oxygen into this game. The owness is on them today to take the hurt from last year and get the result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:31:54 PM
Love it when the kids go past those Smoke jets and absolutely shit themselves.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:32:38 PM
Quote
Martin Keown
Former England defender on Football Focus

Aston Villa pretty well cost Arsenal the league title last year, so they will be taking that as oxygen into this game. The owness is on them today to take the hurt from last year and get the result.
Biggest bell going.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:32:55 PM
arse wearing some kind of african national team trackie top .
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on August 24, 2024, 05:34:20 PM
arse wearing some kind of african national team trackie top .

I didn't realise they were sponsored by Fruit Pastilles.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:34:23 PM
The Banner above the dugout looks nicer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 05:34:28 PM
Come on Villa. Make Villa Park that legendary fortress again!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:35:27 PM
arse wearing some kind of african national team trackie top .

I didn't realise they were sponsored by Fruit Pastilles.

thats made my mouth water like a Ollie Watkins winner.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:35:34 PM
I expect us to win all 19 league home games this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:36:36 PM
I expect you to tell us every game before the rest of the planet knows, including the goalscorer that we have scored again. And loads of goals at that. Make it so.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 05:36:54 PM
arse wearing some kind of african national team trackie top .

I didn't realise they were sponsored by Fruit Pastilles.

thats made my mouth water like a Ollie Watkins winner.

Bzzzz. That was Opal Fruits
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2024, 05:36:55 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 

Both teams will score as sure as eggs is eggs.

Agree about the Arse tops.

weird they didnt score a goal last seasn against us. 

That was then, this is now.

Every game is difficult, the ball is round.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:38:58 PM
Less than 5 mins for a new signing to need treatment.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:38:58 PM
Onana down
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 05:39:30 PM
Why aren't Arsenal wearing a light kit?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:39:53 PM
Why aren't Arsenal wearing a light kit?

the sick would show up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:41:13 PM
arse wearing some kind of african national team trackie top .

I didn't realise they were sponsored by Fruit Pastilles.

thats made my mouth water like a Ollie Watkins winner.

Bzzzz. That was Opal Fruits


or starburst :)     but pastilles did it to me
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on August 24, 2024, 05:41:27 PM
I know it wasn't intentional but I do always wonder why lifting a elbow to fend someone off isn't a foul. Rugby officiates on a mix of intent and outcome and that seems more sensible to me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:42:22 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 

Both teams will score as sure as eggs is eggs.

Agree about the Arse tops.

weird they didnt score a goal last seasn against us. 

That was then, this is now.

Every game is difficult, the ball is round.

Did Diego play the away game?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:42:43 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 

Both teams will score as sure as eggs is eggs.

Agree about the Arse tops.

weird they didnt score a goal last seasn against us. 

That was then, this is now.

Every game is difficult, the ball is round.

Did Diego play the away game?

He was man of the match in both games against them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 05:43:18 PM
Good and bad Cash within 15 seconds there...
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2024, 05:43:33 PM
I know it wasn't intentional but I do always wonder why lifting a elbow to fend someone off isn't a foul. Rugby officiates on a mix of intent and outcome and that seems more sensible to me.

Not for nothing was Alan Shearer known as Mary Poppins in certain quarters.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 05:43:59 PM
Let off there. Cash not good there left us exposed
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:44:03 PM
cash final ball shit and nearer got us in trouble.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 05:44:46 PM
Pretty sloppy at the mo.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 05:45:25 PM
If Arsenal had a proper no 9 they could win this league .  Glad we got one .

feeling sick looking at those arse tops.

1 0 Villa. 

Both teams will score as sure as eggs is eggs.

Agree about the Arse tops.

weird they didnt score a goal last seasn against us. 

That was then, this is now.

Every game is difficult, the ball is round.

Did Diego play the away game?

He was man of the match in both games against them.

The commentator asked UE if he was considering starting with DC. UE's answer was that was then, this is now
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:48:07 PM
Cash down
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:48:08 PM
Cash hammy gone
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 05:48:55 PM
FFS.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 05:49:02 PM
Cash is done. Kosta time
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:49:04 PM
cash down now
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:49:54 PM
On comes Ned, could be a tough'un for him.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2024, 05:50:10 PM
Cash hammy banjaxed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 05:50:19 PM
I think Kosta has a great chance to cement himself here.

I like Cash, but if it’s his Hamstring, he’ll be off for a while to come. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:50:39 PM
Emery pissed off with his injury
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on August 24, 2024, 05:50:58 PM
Awful for Cash.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:50:58 PM
Great save Emi
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:51:02 PM
SAVE Emi boy
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:51:07 PM
Ned on
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 24, 2024, 05:51:14 PM
Ah, there it is. Our first bad injury of the season. Just the 428 others to go, then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 05:51:40 PM
Why hasnt the sub been ready to come on ffs??

That almost cost us
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 05:51:58 PM
Nearly bloody punished.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:52:06 PM
great save Emi
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 05:52:39 PM
Big call to bring Ned on ahead of Carlos.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 05:52:55 PM
We need to sharpen up here. So much sloppiness.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 05:53:00 PM
Emi what the hell was you doing there? That was never a foul

We got lucky there
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 05:53:04 PM
Not the most auspicious start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:53:31 PM
That’s a lot of faith and trust in Kosta by Emery. Hope the kid really takes advantage.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:54:25 PM
Maybe we could ask the ref to let us have the ball occassionally.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 24, 2024, 05:54:48 PM
Nedeljković looks about 12.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:55:03 PM
Bailey down
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:55:13 PM
Fuck Bailey looks like he fucked himself.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on August 24, 2024, 05:55:38 PM
All Arsenal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:55:54 PM
Quite a shit game so far. Now Bailey down. Fuck sake
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 05:56:00 PM
Bailey serious injury no2 of the season?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:56:28 PM
Spinny twisty trick
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:56:30 PM
Won’t be surprised if Bailey is done also now
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 05:56:35 PM
And this ladies and gents is way i was harping about having the extra players

2 injuries in 2nd game
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 05:56:46 PM
I though arse was pretty injury free last season , be nice to see a saka or odegaard injured instead of our lot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 05:57:16 PM
We better have a few pennies left in the bank this week to buy a couple of players.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on August 24, 2024, 05:57:28 PM
Well that might be a nasty one for Bailey. Fingers crossed he can run it off and it's not a ligament.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:57:34 PM
Bailey still alive.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Allan C on August 24, 2024, 05:57:49 PM
I can’t believe the amount of injuries we get  Cash and now Bailey
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 24, 2024, 05:58:05 PM
Is it the turf?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings III on August 24, 2024, 05:58:19 PM
This is a watch through the fingers game at the moment
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 05:59:09 PM
Eye twist on Rice.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 05:59:55 PM
Oh Ollie
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: IFWaters on August 24, 2024, 06:00:06 PM
Omg ollie
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:00:08 PM
FUCK me Ollie....GEEEEZ!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 06:00:17 PM
Bit rusty that
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:00:28 PM
Talking about not having a pre fucking season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:00:34 PM
FUCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKK OLlLIE
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:00:41 PM
What a miss ollie ffs. Thats shocking
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:00:51 PM
Christ Ollie!!!! Flaming hell!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:00:56 PM
Practically an open net he’s missed there
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:01:01 PM
fucking sitter
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2024, 06:01:07 PM
There he is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2024, 06:01:17 PM
OMG What a miss
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:01:25 PM
get duran on
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:01:31 PM
Hmm. That bloody should have been buried. Totally.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 24, 2024, 06:01:41 PM
Ollie. Fucking hell. What in the name of God was that?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:01:44 PM
Shocking pass
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 06:01:51 PM
That’s woeful from Ollie.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on August 24, 2024, 06:02:34 PM
I still love you Ollie!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:02:53 PM
Ollie will get a tap in now though. He’ll make up for that one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:03:09 PM
how well Bailey did too
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:03:13 PM
Ollie miss

https://x.com/d7em10_TFC/status/1827390567011045715
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Allan C on August 24, 2024, 06:03:42 PM
Against teams like this you have to take those  poor from an England striker
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 06:04:09 PM
Strange, fraggy affair this has been so far...
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:04:53 PM
Ollie is still shaking off the Southgates....
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:05:36 PM
We look a bit more balanced with Kosta. Pushing forward a bit more…
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:05:39 PM
Ollie is such a streaky goalscorer. He just needs one to get himself going. But he looks so off his game right now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:06:06 PM
Saka is a proper pusscake. Fucking screaming like a tart.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:06:36 PM
been pretty poor but for that one chance, need to put them away .

hopefully grow into it more.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:07:42 PM
Saliba excellent there tbf
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:09:30 PM
Have him John!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:09:31 PM
Leon Bailey brilliant. In defence
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:09:36 PM
Superb leon
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings III on August 24, 2024, 06:09:43 PM
Never been so happy to have Duran on the bench to be honest but would bloody love Watkins to notch one first
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 06:09:56 PM
Waste so many fucking chances.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:09:58 PM
Fuck em up lads.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:10:04 PM
Bailey well done son
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:10:35 PM
Bit of anger there!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:10:57 PM
get the panda on to rough these fuckers up
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 24, 2024, 06:11:01 PM
Handbags! That's what we like to see.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:11:20 PM
I always think of Arsenal as lacking discipline… if something ruffles them, they lose it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:11:43 PM
Love it nice and feisty. Onana and Ginny are up for this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:11:46 PM
These Southern softies don't like it up 'em.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 06:13:13 PM
Ref doing well I think. No need for cards over that nonsense. Free kick to Arse for the initial foul and let's say no more about it
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:13:44 PM
I always think of Arsenal as lacking discipline… if something ruffles them, they lose it.

comes from tarmac head
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on August 24, 2024, 06:13:49 PM
Why was Saliba nearly pulling Watkins shirt up round his neck completely ignored by everyone before the handbags?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 06:14:04 PM
Slow from Digne there
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings III on August 24, 2024, 06:14:41 PM
Honestly I think he just picked his pocket but yeah there was a bit of shirt-pulling
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:14:50 PM
Ha Ha, whisk foot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:15:03 PM
Bailey should have retained the ball better there. Just inviting more pressure on us
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on August 24, 2024, 06:15:10 PM
This is all them at the moment.

Yuri off for rambo maybe at half time?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2024, 06:15:36 PM
First goal wins this. Unless we score it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:16:23 PM
Rogers is ace
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:16:42 PM
Thats better, Morgan on the run, twisting and twisting with another twist spin.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 06:16:54 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:16:57 PM
What a run from Morgan.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:17:08 PM
Superb morgan
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Holy Trinity on August 24, 2024, 06:17:14 PM
Rogers is ace

Yeah he is an absolute cut above everyone on the pitch at the moment
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 24, 2024, 06:17:42 PM
Rogers is ace

He really is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 06:17:54 PM
That not a booking?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: enigma on August 24, 2024, 06:18:03 PM
Love to see Rogers go on a run like that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:18:26 PM
Thats excellent from Youri
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:19:07 PM
I bloody love Rogers. He’s a player who can create that moment of magic that we need. Massive player for us this season
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on August 24, 2024, 06:19:45 PM
Bailey has put a big defensive shift in so far
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:20:24 PM
Sounds dead there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 06:20:32 PM
Morgan reminds me of grealish the way he glides.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:21:13 PM
Ollie is so off the pace it's incredible.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:21:20 PM
6 added mins
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:22:07 PM
watkins been a bit shit
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: wince on August 24, 2024, 06:22:13 PM
What is up with Ollie?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 24, 2024, 06:22:30 PM
Ollie playing rank atm
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:22:53 PM
Replay of footage of Rogers going past Arsenal players

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-15-2015/rzDigb.gif)
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:23:21 PM
Ollies Weston Super-Mare touch has come back.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 06:23:28 PM
Ollie is really off it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:23:53 PM
Bailey is insipirational this half. Putting in a real shift.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:23:54 PM
Rogers you are fucking ACE
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:24:02 PM
Rice booked for a foul on Rogers
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:24:18 PM
are there still fans stuck outside?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:24:59 PM
are there still fans stuck outside?

Only Ollie Watkins isn't inside VP.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:25:09 PM
are there still fans stuck outside?
You would think so with this atmosphere.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:25:18 PM
I don’t think that free kick went to plan.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:25:22 PM
What a shocking free kick that was
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on August 24, 2024, 06:25:56 PM
If Rogers keeps this up he'll end up being a legend.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:26:21 PM
Sit down Ar tit a you shitty hole.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on August 24, 2024, 06:26:26 PM
Build the team around Rogers, the boy is absolutely superb
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 24, 2024, 06:26:41 PM
I think I'd put Duran on at half time. He looked really sharp in the last game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on August 24, 2024, 06:27:04 PM
Rogers has gotta be close to an England call up on the back of this, best player on the pitch by a long way.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 06:27:18 PM
Half time.  Get Duran on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:27:19 PM
fuck off tarmac head
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on August 24, 2024, 06:27:23 PM
I'll settle for 0-0 at FT I think
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:27:51 PM
fuck off tarmac head
HA HA, class.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: beness on August 24, 2024, 06:28:33 PM
Rogers on fire ATM. hope he gets a goal in the second half. My MOTM so far.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:28:37 PM
Ollie stinking the place out that half. Needs minutes but clearly not up to speed yet
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:28:53 PM
Gabbys record will never be broken at this rate.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:29:17 PM
I think I'd put Duran on at half time. He looked really sharp in the last game.

this.   watkins rusty as fuck , of course needs to play to get up to scratch but Duran will be a pain in the arse for this and hes done 45 mins.

should be   1  0 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on August 24, 2024, 06:29:19 PM
We are close to being title contenders.  Whatever the result today, I’m convinced of it. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 24, 2024, 06:29:19 PM
Been a good warm up for CL. Will be plenty of these cat and mouse games in that tournament home and away.

We've looked very solid. Frustrating that Ollie didn't play at all in pre season as he's off the pace and that was a really poor finish. Had time to take a couple of touches and slot it into the corner.

Rogers when he bursts forward is frightening. I'd be amazed if he dosen't make an England squad in next six months.

What's interesting about this is we probably have more on the bench to change things than Arsenal do with likes of Duran and Maatsen.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: thick_mike on August 24, 2024, 06:29:44 PM
Rogers is some player
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Gerrin on August 24, 2024, 06:29:57 PM
Rogers is £50m player now, easy. He's going to be amazing for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 06:29:58 PM
Got better as the half went on. I do worry our sloppiness will cost us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on August 24, 2024, 06:30:15 PM
Ollie always looks a bit off when he's not played for a while. I'd give him another 20 to get the minutes in his legs and then give Duran another chance to change the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:30:34 PM
Hopefully we bring Ollie on for the second half.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:31:12 PM
Rogers is some player
[/quote

Best player for us by far

Awesome performance
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on August 24, 2024, 06:32:02 PM
Michael Oliver always looks like he is about to kick a conversion. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Allan C on August 24, 2024, 06:32:03 PM
Rogers and Tielemans have been superb that half. Most of the rest good but Watkins looks way off it. I think we’re doing well
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on August 24, 2024, 06:32:28 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Don't be picking on the new boy from the off. How about encouraging support. Help him find his feet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings III on August 24, 2024, 06:32:33 PM
Rogers is some player, absolutely roasted them a couple of times and not with raw pace but a lovely combo of strength and skill, hard to teach that
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on August 24, 2024, 06:33:01 PM
Never been so glad to see half time. Whole game was all over the place. Late start, pauses, so many misplaced balls. Match badly needed a reset
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2024, 06:33:39 PM
Hopefully we bring Ollie on for the second half.

Yep. George Weah's cousin not really cutting it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:33:40 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Don't be picking on the new boy from the off. How about encouraging support. Help him find his feet.

No wonder he's switching off if he's reading comments on here while playing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:35:09 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Don't be picking on the new boy from the off. How about encouraging support. Help him find his feet.

No wonder he's switching off if he's reading comments on here while playing.
HA HA, another good'un.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 24, 2024, 06:35:14 PM
We're on a par with these mugs, bodes well for the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 06:35:38 PM
Rogers looks class, Ollie having a shocker.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:36:03 PM
We're on a par with these mugs, bodes well for the season.
Winning it, second at a push you reckon?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 24, 2024, 06:36:25 PM
Never been so glad to see half time. Whole game was all over the place. Late start, pauses, so many misplaced balls. Match badly needed a reset

I think it's better stop start so Arsenal don't get into a rhythm.

Beyond that early Saka shot they've created nothing.

Key for us is to take a chance on the counter as we will create more on the break in second with some of the runs Rogers is doing.

Getting Maatsen on will help with that..
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2024, 06:36:27 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Don't be picking on the new boy from the off. How about encouraging support. Help him find his feet.

Yeah Paul, leave him alone, don't you know Ned reads H&V at half time. He'll be gutted and all confidence drained now.

EDIT: I see PWS beat me to it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on August 24, 2024, 06:36:33 PM
Did i just hear Redknapp say that Arsenal much the better side ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: maidstonevillain on August 24, 2024, 06:36:50 PM
Rogers and Tielemans have been superb that half. Most of the rest good but Watkins looks way off it. I think we’re doing well
Bailey as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:37:18 PM
Did i just hear Redknapp say that Arsenal much the better side ?
He's bound to say that, his old man hates us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: enigma on August 24, 2024, 06:37:53 PM
Rogers has gotta be close to an England call up on the back of this, best player on the pitch by a long way.
I think Carsley is at the game. I've said for a while that come this time next year he'll have had his first cap.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on August 24, 2024, 06:38:10 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Don't be picking on the new boy from the off. How about encouraging support. Help him find his feet.

I think he's doing really well and the rest of the players are definitely trying to protect him, no ones making tight passes to him. Be really good minutes for him...
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:39:02 PM
Other news though, the Lambrusco is going down a treat. Another bottle and I'll be dancing around a handbag.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 24, 2024, 06:39:44 PM
Rogers and Tielemans have been superb that half. Most of the rest good but Watkins looks way off it. I think we’re doing well

Don't agree on Tielemans, our midfield is being bypassed. Can't break their press at all. Watkins offering nothing as an outlet either. Rogers has been best player on the pitch, I think we will see likes of Duran and Ramsey early in the second half.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2024, 06:40:02 PM
Did i just hear Redknapp say that Arsenal much the better side ?

They were!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on August 24, 2024, 06:40:15 PM
Rogers has gotta be close to an England call up on the back of this, best player on the pitch by a long way.
I think Carsley is at the game. I've said for a while that come this time next year he'll have had his first cap.

He is, that's what made me think this must be putting him in the mix.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2024, 06:40:59 PM
I love how often the fact we basically stopped Arsenal from winning the league last season has been mentioned around this match. Much more fun than the Emery had a point to prove narrative.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:41:16 PM
Rogers has gotta be close to an England call up on the back of this, best player on the pitch by a long way.
I think Carsley is at the game. I've said for a while that come this time next year he'll have had his first cap.

He is, that's what made me think this must be putting him in the mix.
Carsleys face looks like my ball sack after a swim.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 06:41:28 PM
The Panda will ease our pain from around 65 minutes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 06:41:40 PM
Did i just hear Redknapp say that Arsenal much the better side ?

They were!

They look more composed, we look a bit more chaotic and likely to stumble towards scoring a goal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on August 24, 2024, 06:41:44 PM
Rogers has been the best player on the pitch all game. Arsenal have been quite dirty, and could have had more bookings.

Can see Duran coming on and causing chaos second half.

Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:41:59 PM
where's the fucking LED's man?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 06:42:33 PM
Ned is switching off at times.
Don't be picking on the new boy from the off. How about encouraging support. Help him find his feet.

Pretty sure he didn’t read this at half time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: alan_clarke on August 24, 2024, 06:42:50 PM
Feels like the game is passing Onana by a bit - and this is exactly thr kind of game where we need his perceived strengths
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:42:53 PM
Arteta whenever the panda is warming up

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Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 24, 2024, 06:43:53 PM
Saliva sorry Saliba has handled Watkins well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2024, 06:44:16 PM
Did i just hear Redknapp say that Arsenal much the better side ?

Worse was Neville defending the Arsenal player treading on Torres' foot. Imagine if it was a ManU defender, he'd be screaming for a card. Twat.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on August 24, 2024, 06:44:55 PM
Feels like the game is passing Onana by a bit - and this is exactly thr kind of game where we need his perceived strengths
A one in ten games man according to the Everton fans. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2024, 06:45:06 PM
Any changes?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:45:37 PM
Any changes?
nah
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:47:19 PM
What's that now, 7th time Ollie has given the ball away.

Fuck me make that 8
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:48:21 PM
It’s nearly chaos panda time surely?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:48:27 PM
Get the panda on, he'll score the winner. Or punch someone.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:48:32 PM
Watkins man 🤦‍♂️
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:48:57 PM
Theres being not fit and being shit
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:52:23 PM
OMG, how did that not go in
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 06:52:25 PM
Ach
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:52:27 PM
WOW, fuck me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:53:19 PM
Jesus Christ. Come and win this bloody game!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:53:35 PM
hows that not gone in
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 06:53:48 PM
Im sorry as great a save that was ollies gotta score that ffs
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:53:50 PM
Ollie needs a turn of luck badly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 06:54:00 PM
Going to regret these
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 06:54:18 PM
is that  a  class save or a miss ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 06:54:26 PM
We’re going to lose this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:54:51 PM
Come on Villa!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on August 24, 2024, 06:55:33 PM
We’re going to lose this.

I've got the dread, too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on August 24, 2024, 06:55:43 PM
is that  a  class save or a miss ?

Top save, some will say he could've put it more in the corner but I don't think he had time to adjust to do more than he did.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 06:56:05 PM
Come on Villa! Just put one of these away. Please!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:56:29 PM
The save

https://x.com/d7em10_TFC/status/1827403654753902996
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2024, 06:57:41 PM
Criminal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 06:59:18 PM
BEAST! Get down Martinelli you plum
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 06:59:55 PM
Watkins fucking pass it. Don't just fall over ..
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 06:59:57 PM
JJ and panda getting ready to cause chaos
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on August 24, 2024, 07:00:24 PM
Rogers just shedding tackles.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 07:00:25 PM
Ollie won’t have any more open chances than the two he’s had the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:00:28 PM
Rogers is sublime.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 07:00:54 PM
Here they come.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:01:07 PM
The first was a bad miss, the second was a stunning save. We'd be creaming if Emi made that save.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 07:01:25 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/HzFvwxx/IMG-3781.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HzFvwxx)
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:01:31 PM
Looking the much better team this second half.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 07:02:04 PM
The first was a bad miss, the second was a stunning save. We'd be creaming if Emi made that save.

It was a great save. He also should steered his header more in the corner.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:02:05 PM
Phew
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 07:02:36 PM
Yes Amadou,,,,lovely stuff
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:03:35 PM
Ollie and SJM off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:03:45 PM
Come on Panda!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 07:03:45 PM
The first was a bad miss, the second was a stunning save. We'd be creaming if Emi made that save.

It was a great save. He also should steered his header more in the corner.
it's like the one EMI made at arse last year. Shit shot good save.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:03:47 PM
Another chance
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:04:48 PM
The first was a bad miss, the second was a stunning save. We'd be creaming if Emi made that save.

It was a great save. He also should steered his header more in the corner.

99% of the time the keeper won't save it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:05:13 PM
0-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 07:05:50 PM
There it is...
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:05:53 PM
Twat has only been on the pitch a couple of mins.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:06:00 PM
We’re going to regret those missed chances aren’t we?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:06:09 PM
And thats our own fault misisng chance after chance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:06:32 PM
You simply do not miss those chances at this level.

Bollocks.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 07:06:32 PM
3 great chances and fucked them all
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 07:06:48 PM
not deserved
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on August 24, 2024, 07:06:56 PM
Typical
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:07:13 PM
Will be a harsh defeat if we lose this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on August 24, 2024, 07:07:31 PM
Unlucky
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:08:15 PM
Missed countless chances last week and now this week.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:09:05 PM
If you can't keep a clean sheet very often you're going to drop points too often.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on August 24, 2024, 07:09:11 PM
Problem is you have to take your chances when you get them - we didn’t
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 07:09:19 PM
watching that watkins header I still think he could have guided more to the corner then straight but oh well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 07:09:26 PM
Wankers. Missed our chances, they took theirs.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:10:11 PM
Onana booked
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Tuscans on August 24, 2024, 07:10:25 PM
Screaming bastard
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on August 24, 2024, 07:11:12 PM
lol saka
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:12:36 PM
Urgh. I’ve missed this feeling of a pending unfair defeat!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:12:59 PM
Ross and Ian coming on soon.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:13:19 PM
Rogers ublucky. Final ball could have been better
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:14:11 PM
Onana and Digne off
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:15:07 PM
Barkley is the sub i wouldnt be bringing on
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 07:15:09 PM
We’ve played well enough overall to get a point. We’ve had clear cut chances to win the game. But against the top sides we have to make those key moments count.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:15:20 PM
0-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 07:15:25 PM
0-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:15:43 PM
Poor from Emi
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 07:15:59 PM
Can't help but laugh. JFC what the fuck is this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 07:16:02 PM
Ah well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:16:14 PM
Rubbish villa. Fucking rubbish
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: wince on August 24, 2024, 07:16:23 PM
Back to my sick bed 😕
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on August 24, 2024, 07:16:41 PM
And that is why we have to take our bloody chances. Again.

Pathetic. Totally undone here. Our performance deserved much better than this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on August 24, 2024, 07:16:50 PM
That's their revenge for last season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:17:05 PM
Difference between a side that will challenge for the title and a side that is in the next group of clubs.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on August 24, 2024, 07:17:10 PM
Frustrating - we should have a won this but gifted it to them - can’t afford to do this at the level we want to operate at
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2024, 07:17:13 PM
Really soft this performance. Too sloppy in front of goal and if your level drops you get punished.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 07:17:19 PM
Can't help but laugh. JFC what the fuck is this.

One of the five or so best teams in the world taking their chances while one of the fifteen or so best teams in the world doesn't?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 24, 2024, 07:17:28 PM
Well at least I won't have to watch Motd
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: wince on August 24, 2024, 07:17:42 PM
Just hope we don’t let our heads drop after this and Ollie sorts his shit out
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:18:18 PM
Should be 3
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:19:18 PM
My fear before the season started was i think we havent replaced the goals that diaby and luiz bring to us and after two games we have missed so many chances.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on August 24, 2024, 07:19:38 PM
If you miss open goals, you lose games against good sides.  Not clinical enough.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 24, 2024, 07:20:11 PM
Arsenal fans chanting for Emi, really hate these ******.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:21:01 PM
Last season was built on having such a excellent home form and we have lost the first home game.

Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 07:21:17 PM
arsenal arrogant wanking fans


I just hope the corrupt mancs win the title again
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:21:27 PM
Arsenal fans chanting for Emi, really hate these ******.

Dish it out you gotta take it back sometimes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on August 24, 2024, 07:21:36 PM
Arsenal fans chanting for Emi, really hate these ******.
was a soft goal at his near post.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:21:45 PM
Arsenal fans chanting for Emi, really hate these ******.

Let them have their moment they bitter about last season.

We have no one but ourselves to blame with all the awful finishing from watkins
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: baddowvillans on August 24, 2024, 07:21:54 PM
Oh shut up!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:21:55 PM
Another Raya save.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 07:22:02 PM
Great chance for JJ
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 24, 2024, 07:22:06 PM
Not too bothered about the defeat.

I've seen enough to know we're going to have another very good season unless the CL totally drains us.

Ultimately you don't take gilt edged chances when they come around against title winners and they will sooner or later.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on August 24, 2024, 07:22:48 PM
Not too bothered about the defeat.

I've seen enough to know we're going to have another very good season unless the CL totally drains us.

Ultimately you don't take gilt edged chances when they come around against title winners and they will sooner or later.

Totally agree
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy65 on August 24, 2024, 07:23:16 PM
arsenal arrogant wanking fans


I just hope the corrupt mancs win the title again
They will
Arsenal will win f all. Again
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 24, 2024, 07:23:36 PM
No bother. It’s not like Arsenal will win anything again this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 24, 2024, 07:23:49 PM
My fear before the season started was i think we havent replaced the goals that diaby and luiz bring to us and after two games we have missed so many chances.

Tielemans has been class today, hardly wasted a pass so in general terms I don't think we'll miss Luiz. And majority of his goals were penalties so we just need to get some more.

We'll score plenty v bottom half teams so not really worried. Today we should've had two goals from not many chances but Ollie just had one of those days.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2024, 07:23:50 PM
Not too bothered about the defeat.

I've seen enough to know we're going to have another very good season unless the CL totally drains us.

Ultimately you don't take gilt edged chances when they come around against title winners and they will sooner or later.

Totally agree

Yup. Either team could have won it, one team took their chances and the other didn't.

Just like both games against them last season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 07:23:56 PM
tackling our own players now
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:24:12 PM
arsenal arrogant wanking fans


I just hope the corrupt mancs win the title again
They will
Arsenal will win f all. Again

Cant they both lose?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:24:22 PM
Raya will be their MOTM, says plenty.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 07:25:02 PM
arsenal arrogant wanking fans


I just hope the corrupt mancs win the title again
They will
Arsenal will win f all. Again

Cant they both lose?

If only

Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on August 24, 2024, 07:25:10 PM
lol wtf was the free kick?
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2024, 07:25:24 PM
Not much by way of consolation but we will beat most sides in the league playing this way and with the chances we’ve had. We won’t miss them like today. Not the really good ones anyway. But to stay in the top 4 we need to be more ruthless.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 24, 2024, 07:25:47 PM
Give Buendia a run
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2024, 07:25:50 PM
No bother. It’s not like Arsenal will win anything again this season.

I wouldn't bet against Saka winning an Oscar the diving twat.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Monty on August 24, 2024, 07:26:04 PM
Annoyed, should've at least drawn, but that's a better annoyance than others available.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 24, 2024, 07:26:34 PM
Arsenal fans chanting for Emi, really hate these ******.

It amuses me they hate him so much.

He was endlessly loaned out for nearly a decade and he still stuck around to win them their only trophy in about 7 years.

I guess he must've trash talked a bit after he left but it bemuses me why they're so unhinged about him.

Should've saved the second which was disappointing as it has killed us getting a result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:27:15 PM
My fear before the season started was i think we havent replaced the goals that diaby and luiz bring to us and after two games we have missed so many chances.

Tielemans has been class today, hardly wasted a pass so in general terms I don't think we'll miss Luiz. And majority of his goals were penalties so we just need to get some more.

We'll score plenty v bottom half teams so not really worried. Today we should've had two goals from not many chances but Ollie just had one of those days.

Youri has been good but i cant see many goals in our midfield like last year. I dont think we have addressed the 15+ goals diabs and luiz gave us

Ollie had a poor game last week too.

I think the most worrying aspect for me was how easy arsenal cut through us. Two chances two goals.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:27:43 PM
It's frustrating but before the West Ham game i'd have been happy enough with 2 draws, we have 3 points so not a disaster. Just frustrating.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on August 24, 2024, 07:28:46 PM
My fear before the season started was i think we havent replaced the goals that diaby and luiz bring to us and after two games we have missed so many chances.

Tielemans has been class today, hardly wasted a pass so in general terms I don't think we'll miss Luiz. And majority of his goals were penalties so we just need to get some more.

We'll score plenty v bottom half teams so not really worried. Today we should've had two goals from not many chances but Ollie just had one of those days.

Youri has been good but i cant see many goals in our midfield like last year. I dont think we have addressed the 15+ goals diabs and luiz gave us

Ollie had a poor game last week too.

I think the most worrying aspect for me was how easy arsenal cut through us. Two chances two goals.

I wouldn’t describe it as cutting through us. The first goal was an unlucky bounce off Rogers and the second was a mess at the top of the box.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 24, 2024, 07:28:54 PM
Next time we play this type of match we need to be trusting Maatsen to start.

A few times in the second half we had decent breaks but Digne was a bit fatigued so couldn't get up the pitch to support it quickly enough.

Maatsen got pace to burn so wouldn't shock me if we see him in from the start next week at Leicester.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:30:18 PM
My fear before the season started was i think we havent replaced the goals that diaby and luiz bring to us and after two games we have missed so many chances.

Tielemans has been class today, hardly wasted a pass so in general terms I don't think we'll miss Luiz. And majority of his goals were penalties so we just need to get some more.

We'll score plenty v bottom half teams so not really worried. Today we should've had two goals from not many chances but Ollie just had one of those days.

Youri has been good but i cant see many goals in our midfield like last year. I dont think we have addressed the 15+ goals diabs and luiz gave us

Ollie had a poor game last week too.

I think the most worrying aspect for me was how easy arsenal cut through us. Two chances two goals.

I wouldn’t describe it as cutting through us. The first goal was an unlucky bounce off Rogers and the second was a mess at the top of the box.

The second was far too easy for me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: stevo_st on August 24, 2024, 07:30:19 PM
4 mins
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on August 24, 2024, 07:31:01 PM
4 mins

Put us out of our misery. Now we have endure the smug arsenal fans
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 24, 2024, 07:31:20 PM
Next time we play this type of match we need to be trusting Maatsen to start.

A few times in the second half we had decent breaks but Digne was a bit fatigued so couldn't get up the pitch to support it quickly enough.

Maatsen got pace to burn so wouldn't shock me if we see him in from the start next week at Leicester.

I thought Digne did a very good job on Saka but he isn't offering anything offensively these days.

Thought we took off McGinn too early.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 24, 2024, 07:31:28 PM
Maatsen should have came on wwhen JJ and Duran came on
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2024, 07:32:20 PM
FT. We go again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on August 24, 2024, 07:33:05 PM
Only one player we are missing. Watkins. The goalscorer variety
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 24, 2024, 07:33:47 PM
Only one player we are missing. Watkins. The goalscorer variety

Two absolute sitters missed, the second one was worse.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2024, 07:35:15 PM
Only one player we are missing. Watkins. The goalscorer variety

Two absolute sitters missed, the second one was worse.

They were both shocking, the first embarrassing, the second will take some time to forget.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on August 24, 2024, 07:37:33 PM
Watkins oh dear, clearly not fit enough, thought we should have won this but you can't miss chances like that. Need a better back up than Duran.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: DC1874 on August 24, 2024, 07:38:28 PM
F**k England - Ollie needs to concentrate on his day job!
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: malckennedy on August 24, 2024, 08:18:27 PM
Probably two of our best players (Watkins missed 2 sitters and Martinez let a shot through his hands for their second) cost us all the points. That’s the way it goes but we more than matched the cockney wankers.

That’s my considered opinion.
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread
Post by: Paul.S on August 24, 2024, 08:29:08 PM
Played very well, should’ve won it but when you
miss sitters like that you will pay the price and we did.
I thought we suffered when McGinn went off but what a player we’ve got on our hands with Rogers.
Disappointed but also encouraged by the way this team are developing.
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