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Title: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 09:23:57 PM
Piece of piss, never in doubt. Spurs were utter shit as expected.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:25:51 PM
Yep. A few early looks at goal from Son and then Cash put him in his pocket.

I doubt anyone predicted those goal scorers but an assist a piece from Watkins and Rogers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on May 16, 2025, 09:26:00 PM
Comfortably on top, could've got 2-3 more and not been flattered by it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: BoVillan esq on May 16, 2025, 09:26:03 PM
1st half surprised me, however, no worries, Villa quality turned the screw, we now go into a massive Cup Final game next weekend.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2025, 09:26:12 PM
Phew - much better in second half.

Special praise to Asensio, Konsa, Torres, and Maatsen who I thought were all excellent.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on May 16, 2025, 09:26:33 PM
Lovely stuff
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 16, 2025, 09:27:36 PM
Piece of piss, never in doubt. Spurs were utter shit as expected.

Haha, they weren't, they were a lot more solid and compact than we expected. We found it hard going for a lot of it.

No one was bad, all played well, but my standouts were:
Maatsen
Asensio
Onana

And props to Konsa and Kamara for the goals of course.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:27:46 PM
Phew - much better in second half.

Special praise to Asensio, Konsa, Torres, and Maatsen who I thought were all excellent.

I would throw in Cash and Onana for the second half. Spurs had nothing and it is because Cash stopped Son.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 16, 2025, 09:28:00 PM
Super controlled football with ANOTHER clean sheet
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on May 16, 2025, 09:28:04 PM
Phew - much better in second half.

Special praise to Asensio, Konsa, Torres, and Maatsen who I thought were all excellent.

Onana as well, nothing flashy but he bossed the midfield and kept the ball moving really well, he's been superb in the last few weeks.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on May 16, 2025, 09:29:11 PM
Emi’s off then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2025, 09:29:12 PM
Cup Final's not at Wembley this year, it's at Old Trafford.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:29:25 PM
Piece of piss, never in doubt. Spurs were utter shit as expected.

Haha, they weren't, they were a lot more solid and compact than we expected. We found it hard going for a lot of it.

No one was bad, all played well, but my standouts were:
Maatsen
Asensio
Onana

And props to Konsa and Kamara for the goals of course.

Always hard to break down a team that leave almost everyone at the back. Not sure if Sarr/Bissouma sub (Sarr straight down tunnel injured) or just Emery said, "go for it" but second half it was just a matter of time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on May 16, 2025, 09:30:05 PM
Proud of the team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:30:45 PM
Emi’s off then.

??
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:31:04 PM
Emi’s off then.

Exactly what I think.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 09:31:22 PM
They were shit, 3 shots, 1 corner, 31% possession and barely touched the ball in our penalty area. Being compact is what shit teams do against good sides.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on May 16, 2025, 09:32:01 PM
Emi’s off then.

Exactly what I think.

Is he waving bye-bye to the fans?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on May 16, 2025, 09:32:19 PM
Emi’s off then.

??

He stood around looking sad for a while then slowly walked towards the Holte clapping and was basically in tears as he left the pitch.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on May 16, 2025, 09:33:39 PM
Emi’s off then.

??

He stood around looking sad for a while then slowly walked towards the Holte clapping and was basically in tears as he left the pitch.

FFS. How do you replace that sheer force of nature
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on May 16, 2025, 09:34:23 PM
Oh no.
A PSR sacrifice?
He’s always said how happy he is at Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on May 16, 2025, 09:34:30 PM
Manure playing well vs Chelsey...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:35:04 PM
I would wait until it's official. Could have easily have been that he wanted his dad over for the last home match but couldn't because of Shitty Shoed Spurs wanting to move it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 09:35:32 PM
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, speaking to Sky Sports: "We work on set pieces nearly every day. We have a set piece coach in and we worked on that specific corner and it came off. We knew hwe had to score early int he second half and give the fans something to cheer for.

"We knew today was must win. We want to play Champions League football again. We knew Tottenham had a final on Wednesday but we needed to stay focused and win.

"We had a taste of it this season and us as players, it's a competition you want to play in. It's the main goal for us going into the last game.

"Taking it game-by-game really. We had to go to Bournemouth and win then the focus is on today. We'll rest now and focus on United. It's not in our hands as of yet but we'll do all we can."
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:35:35 PM
Quote
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa on Sky Sports:

"We work on set pieces almost every day, we have a set-piece coach and we worked on that specific corner and it came off.

"We knew we had to come out and score early in the second half and we did that and I am just glad we got the win."
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on May 16, 2025, 09:36:24 PM
Well done Villa vital win, if you'd correctly named the 2 goal scorers, you'd have got pretty good odds from the bookies!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:36:28 PM
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, speaking to Sky Sports: "We work on set pieces nearly every day. We have a set piece coach in and we worked on that specific corner and it came off. We knew hwe had to score early int he second half and give the fans something to cheer for.

"We knew today was must win. We want to play Champions League football again. We knew Tottenham had a final on Wednesday but we needed to stay focused and win.

"We had a taste of it this season and us as players, it's a competition you want to play in. It's the main goal for us going into the last game.

"Taking it game-by-game really. We had to go to Bournemouth and win then the focus is on today. We'll rest now and focus on United. It's not in our hands as of yet but we'll do all we can."
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on May 16, 2025, 09:36:38 PM
Emi’s off then.

??
He stood around looking sad for a while then slowly walked towards the Holte clapping and was basically in tears as he left the pitch.
He's been immense but the club moves on, with or without him. I hope he stays.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Smithy on May 16, 2025, 09:36:49 PM
Emi’s off then.

??

He stood around looking sad for a while then slowly walked towards the Holte clapping and was basically in tears as he left the pitch.

FFS. How do you replace that sheer force of nature

I'll be gutted if he goes, because even though he hasn't had the best of seasons by his own standards, his mere presence on the field probably saves us half a dozen goals a season, such is his influence over the opposition.

He'll be very hard to replace.  If he's in tears I suspect it means they know where he's going, but you'd have to think it's going to be a top European side, and for decent money.

Personally I hope it's just part of him being a bit emotional after a roller-coaster season!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on May 16, 2025, 09:37:14 PM
Job done.

Is anyone staying around to play for us next season then?

Rogers Watkins Bailey Emi Kamara Torres Mings Digne are all leaving and the loanees all going back to parent clubs.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:37:15 PM
Saudi Arabia I reckon.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: BoVillan esq on May 16, 2025, 09:37:18 PM
penalty to Cheslea
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: BoVillan esq on May 16, 2025, 09:37:40 PM
Maybe not
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:37:50 PM
Oh fuck off
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Sdwbvf on May 16, 2025, 09:39:48 PM
No pen
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:40:24 PM
Def not.

Be nice to keep this thread for our match and keep that one on Other Games though for the next half hour maybe?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on May 16, 2025, 09:40:56 PM
Onana was outstanding. Him and Maatsen have been so good these last 2 months, both should have played in that bloody semi final.

That’s gutting if true about EMI, devastating news.


Bloody predictive text is driving me mad. It keeps turning Onana into Obama ffs!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:41:35 PM
Onana was outstanding. Him and Maatsen have been so good these last 2 months, both should have played in that bloody semi final.

That’s gutting if true about EMI, devastating news.


Bloody predictive text is driving me mad. It keeps turning Onana into Obama ffs!
Add it to your dictionary.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on May 16, 2025, 09:41:41 PM
If we sell Emi because we're looking for a replacement who is going to be our number one for the next five or six years, I'll hate it but I'll understand. If it's for bullshit financial reasons, I will be incandescent with anger.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on May 16, 2025, 09:41:48 PM
The performance wasn't great but the three points and clean sheet are huge.  Onana, Maatsen and Asension excellent for me.  Well done Villa, great home record this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 09:43:05 PM
It was a performance from a top 4 team against a bottom 5 team. They tried to play everyone behind the ball and his us on the break. We just needed to keep on plugging along until the better quality came through.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on May 16, 2025, 09:43:51 PM
Emi seemed less upset on the walk around the pitch. Maybe I was being dramatic.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:44:00 PM
Amadous Mrs is a bit of all right.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:44:26 PM
Emi seemed less upset on the walk around the pitch. Maybe I was being dramatic.

Still waving though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Chap on May 16, 2025, 09:45:37 PM
Emi seemed less upset on the walk around the pitch. Maybe I was being dramatic.

Still waving though.
I’m sure we’ve all shed a tear at VP.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:46:03 PM
Someone offered Unai a crown and he refused it. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2025, 09:46:09 PM
It might be up in the air with Emi and it’s potentially his last home game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: caster troy on May 16, 2025, 09:46:36 PM
Definitely looked like Emi was upset at the end, gutted.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 09:47:11 PM
0 goals scored this season, he should be upset.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 09:47:46 PM
Monchi looks like a Kray gang member.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on May 16, 2025, 09:48:18 PM
Onana was outstanding. Him and Maatsen have been so good these last 2 months, both should have played in that bloody semi final.

That’s gutting if true about EMI, devastating news.


Bloody predictive text is driving me mad. It keeps turning Onana into Obama ffs!
Add it to your dictionary.
Cheers! I didn’t know you could.

I’m such an old man at times now.


Now googling how to add to dictionary!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Marton on May 16, 2025, 09:48:33 PM
Baily was crying as he was brought on ...or he had a serious allergic reaction
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on May 16, 2025, 09:48:48 PM
Fuck off Chelsea.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: steamer on May 16, 2025, 09:49:37 PM
Fuck
Chelsea score
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Nelly on May 16, 2025, 09:57:01 PM
Such beautiful scenes at Villa Park at the end there. It's a special club. Very bittersweet with all this Emi talk. I wouldn't swap him for genuinely any other goalkeeper.
Villa were great tonight. total control, maybe in second gear throughout, just an assured, controlled performance. What a home season we have had. Incredible stuff.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: garyellis on May 16, 2025, 10:05:28 PM
18 matches undefeated and the one we lost should not have happened.
Absolutely incredible where we are now.
Ps if Onana had been fit most of the season we would have Champions League football already secured.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2025, 10:06:16 PM
We were so in control, not our best performance but we played like we knew we would score eventually and we did. The quad there, Konsa, Torres, Kamara and Onana, owned the game.

Spurs were adorable.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 10:07:22 PM
18 matches undefeated and the one we lost should not have happened.
Absolutely incredible where we are now.
Ps if Onana had been fit most of the season we would have Champions League football already secured.

If we got the win against City and the loss anywhere else (but Forest) we probably would have had it secured, or at least be more comfortable going into the last day.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 10:08:38 PM
If we miss out it will be because we could barely put 4 fit defenders in the starting 11 for yonks.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on May 16, 2025, 10:10:17 PM
Wasn't great , but Spurs weren't really engaging . Could easily have been 0-2 down , Cash was struggling and the defence were bailed out by Martinez and some poor decisions from Son.
2nd half better and got the job done .
It's going to the last day as expected , win that and see what happens .
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on May 16, 2025, 10:11:27 PM
Piece of piss, never in doubt. Spurs were utter shit as expected.

Why focus on the opposition? They're 17th, we're... unsure but near the top.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 10:11:58 PM
If we miss out it will be because we could barely put 4 fit defenders in the starting 11 for yonks.

Yep, but losing to one of our rivals with an injury time goal is more to be pointed at as it was from that point it wasn't in our own hands anymore.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on May 16, 2025, 10:14:51 PM
That 95th min goal conceded at C115y looks fatal
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 10:17:28 PM
2 points from West Ham H, Wolves A, Ipswich H as we had no defence is where it went rather than 27 points from the last 30 (if we beat ManU).
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 10:17:35 PM
That 95th min goal conceded at C115y looks fatal

Yep. Club collapses into debt and FC Villains restarts in the Beezer Homes League.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 16, 2025, 10:19:53 PM
That 95th min goal conceded at C115y looks fatal

You sensed that was so by Emery's reaction when the goal was scored.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on May 16, 2025, 10:22:56 PM
That 95th min goal conceded at C115y looks fatal

You sensed that was so by Emery's reaction when the goal was scored.
yeah and Pep's and the entire cheaters bench
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2025, 10:27:18 PM
Well let’s see shall we, we’re in the race going into the final day.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on May 16, 2025, 10:28:51 PM
18 matches undefeated and the one we lost should not have happened.
Absolutely incredible where we are now.
Ps if Onana had been fit most of the season we would have Champions League football already secured.

Why, who would you have played him instead of? Cos Tielemans has been our best player this season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on May 16, 2025, 10:31:10 PM
That 95th min goal conceded at C115y looks fatal

Chelsea's goalie throwing in Asensio's shot at VP will be what takes us through at their expense.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: garyellis on May 16, 2025, 10:33:04 PM
18 matches undefeated and the one we lost should not have happened.
Absolutely incredible where we are now.
Ps if Onana had been fit most of the season we would have Champions League football already secured.

Why, who would you have played him instead of? Cos Tielemans has been our best player this season.
Its a squad game now not the starting eleven for 90 minutes and horses for courses so not the same eleven every game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on May 16, 2025, 10:38:30 PM
With all the talk of 70% ballot, 10% GA+ and 20% on loyalty it all feels fucking pointless. No point being in the Champions League if you can't go or friendship groups that have been built up over 30 years are suddenly excluded from away games. What cost 30 fucking years of loyalty.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: walsall villain on May 16, 2025, 10:49:43 PM
Wasn't great , but Spurs weren't really engaging . Could easily have been 0-2 down , Cash was struggling and the defence were bailed out by Martinez and some poor decisions from Son.
2nd half better and got the job done .
It's going to the last day as expected , win that and see what happens .
I must have gone to a different game
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on May 16, 2025, 10:50:42 PM
Not a great first half what I saw of it, thanks to being blinded by the sun. Again, needed the first goal to kill the game. A few more would have been nice but the win was the main thing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on May 16, 2025, 10:53:26 PM
Wasn't great , but Spurs weren't really engaging . Could easily have been 0-2 down , Cash was struggling and the defence were bailed out by Martinez and some poor decisions from Son.
2nd half better and got the job done .
It's going to the last day as expected , win that and see what happens .
I must have gone to a different game
I must admit to seeing the game as the original poster.
I will say though that we looked very nervy in the first half
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2025, 10:53:52 PM
Wasn't great , but Spurs weren't really engaging . Could easily have been 0-2 down , Cash was struggling and the defence were bailed out by Martinez and some poor decisions from Son.
2nd half better and got the job done .
It's going to the last day as expected , win that and see what happens .
I must have gone to a different game

He does have a tendency to be a touch downbeat - keeper making a good save is “bailing out the defence”.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 10:56:23 PM
Only needing to make one expected save is "bailing out the defence". They had Kinsky making a finger tips last gasp stretch to keep Rogers out first half. We should have gone in 0-2 down.

Son makes a poor decision is saving our bacon. One of our attackers making a poor decision is us being poor.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2025, 10:57:54 PM
Emi bailed out our defence, with the only save he made. Meanwhile Kinsky was their MOTM.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 16, 2025, 10:58:58 PM
Was great to see Nas and Wes on the pitch fist pumping and shouting ‘this is our time’ in a boisterous manner.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2025, 10:59:17 PM
Only needing to make one expected save is "bailing out the defence". They had Kinsky making a finger tips last gasp stretch to keep Rogers out first half. We should have gone in 0-2 down.

Son makes a poor decision is saving our bacon. One of our attackers making a poor decision is us being poor.



In fairness Pau put in a very accomplished performance so I’m not surprised the focus is on the one save Emi had to make.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 16, 2025, 11:00:27 PM
That 95th min goal conceded at C115y looks fatal

Yep. Club collapses into debt and FC Villains restarts in the Beezer Homes League.

If that happens, I wonder if BC Villain will change his user name to FC Villain.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on May 16, 2025, 11:01:53 PM
Great result - we have done really well to compete so deep into so many competitions.

If we beat Man Utd and it doesnt happen then fair enough - it just wasnt our year.  No shame in Europa - at the start of the season I woudl have settled for that.

Big encouragment for me is our recruitment got markedly better as the season went on.  I think Uani and Monchi are adjusting their thinking - focusing on more physicality and I think thats done us well and hope we build on it
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on May 16, 2025, 11:02:11 PM
Pretty routine win against a poor Spurs side.  First goal was always going to be key and we were comfortable after that.  Thought it was a bit of a glimpse of what we could see next season with the likes of Maatsen and Onana both impressive.

Another good atmosphere tonight and only lost twice at home in all competitions this season.  Was listening to Unai Emery's post-match press conference and think it was Tom Ross of all people who pointed out that we've now had a record 32 wins this season.

On a side note, was surprised at how many empty seats there were in the Spurs end. 

Oh and a nice tribute to Peter McParland before the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2025, 11:03:43 PM
In fairness Pau put in a very accomplished performance so I’m not surprised the focus is on the one save Emi had to make.

I'm awaiting Bronte to be having a go at Pau for allowing Odobert to have the shot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on May 16, 2025, 11:08:25 PM
In fairness Pau put in a very accomplished performance so I’m not surprised the focus is on the one save Emi had to make.

I'm awaiting Bronte to be having a go at Pau for allowing Odobert to have the shot.

Didn't see it - somebody else can do the ratings this evening

All credit to Unai Emery, two seasons out of three we have stormed home under him to nick European football. Would be a shame now if we didn't make CL football. 69 points would still be a great number to finish on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on May 16, 2025, 11:11:10 PM
In fairness Pau put in a very accomplished performance so I’m not surprised the focus is on the one save Emi had to make.

I'm awaiting Bronte to be having a go at Pau for allowing Odobert to have the shot.

Didn't see it - somebody else can do the ratings this evening


All of them and huge big fat 10 out of ten for the run their on. What a great end to the season. It could have drifted away after the cup defeat. Fantastic effort to get us into the Champions league again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 16, 2025, 11:21:44 PM
In fairness Pau put in a very accomplished performance so I’m not surprised the focus is on the one save Emi had to make.

I'm awaiting Bronte to be having a go at Pau for allowing Odobert to have the shot.


I don’t know about Bronte, but those watching closely would have noticed Torres both covering his man and pointing very clearly that Odobert’s run needed to be covered - Konsa didn’t do that, but Emi made the save.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on May 16, 2025, 11:35:38 PM
In fairness Pau put in a very accomplished performance so I’m not surprised the focus is on the one save Emi had to make.

I'm awaiting Bronte to be having a go at Pau for allowing Odobert to have the shot.

Didn't see it - somebody else can do the ratings this evening


All of them and huge big fat 10 out of ten for the run their on. What a great end to the season. It could have drifted away after the cup defeat. Fantastic effort to get us into the Champions league again.
Absolutely.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on May 17, 2025, 02:58:31 AM
It was, in reflection, a totally professional performance. We’ve been conditioned to expect us to drop the ball at the vital moment and I find myself watching the game in that mindset, but in retrospect it was a very controlled, composed performance and when we started going through the gears, Spurs were easily brushed aside. All we can do is deliver the same next week and see where it takes us but the run we’ve been on in this final third of the season and our home record shouldn’t be forgotten.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on May 17, 2025, 04:32:55 AM
Critisised Maatson in the past but he was good today as was Asensio. Rogers is struggling in that position it just doesn't suit his game at all. Cash struggled in the first half but in his defence he didn't have the support on the right as Maatson did on the left. It is amazing that we are still in contention for top five with all the injury trauma throughout the season. Already looking forward to next season and who's in and who's out, trust the manager.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 17, 2025, 06:32:16 AM
Was great to see Nas and Wes on the pitch fist pumping and shouting ‘this is our time’ in a boisterous manner.
Blue Pontins style jackets?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on May 17, 2025, 08:43:47 AM
An amazing night, we did our bit.

Such a shame about Chelsea scoring a winner in their game and then the Martinez tears.

Bloody hell it's never straightforward is it
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2025, 09:06:57 AM
Piece of piss, never in doubt. Spurs were utter shit as expected.

Haha, they weren't, they were a lot more solid and compact than we expected. We found it hard going for a lot of it.

No one was bad, all played well, but my standouts were:
Maatsen
Asensio
Onana

And props to Konsa and Kamara for the goals of course.
Exactly as PJ said for me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: DB on May 17, 2025, 09:51:57 AM
McGinn and Asensio stand-outs for me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 17, 2025, 09:54:00 AM
Asensio probably had his best game for us since his penalty misses. His shot that had the keeper beaten was slightly deflected wide.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 17, 2025, 10:10:09 AM
From BBC Comments section.

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Postman Plod Viz Legend
21:41 16 May
Well at least we've got our weekly league defeat over on Friday so don't have to fret all weekend waiting for it to happen !
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on May 17, 2025, 10:19:50 AM
Decent professional performance.

I sat next to a comedian who kept saying, to the people in front “don’t worry we’ll bring Watkins and Rogers on soon”, it got a bit tiresome after hearing it for the 20th time!

Admittedly I would have taken Rogers off for Malen but whatever his form he plays most of every game and more often than not does contribute, his stats will show an assist last night no matter how relatively poor he was.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2025, 10:26:49 AM
Asensio probably had his best game for us since his penalty misses. His shot that had the keeper beaten was slightly deflected wide.
Yes, I thought he was excellent. Just the sort of player you need to break up stubborn disinterested in playing teams like Spurs were last night. Good on the ball good off it as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on May 17, 2025, 10:27:10 AM
Another vital win, great performances from Ascensio, Onana, Maatsen and Kamara, for his first goal for us that was some strike from Boubacar.

What a brilliant VP season it has been, does anyone know the last time we had only one home defeat in a top flight season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2025, 10:33:12 AM
Wasn't great , but Spurs weren't really engaging . Could easily have been 0-2 down , Cash was struggling and the defence were bailed out by Martinez and some poor decisions from Son.
2nd half better and got the job done .
It's going to the last day as expected , win that and see what happens .
I must have gone to a different game
He does have a tendency to be a touch downbeat - keeper making a good save is “bailing out the defence”.
Some people obviously live on critical theory alone. It's a terrible burden.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2025, 10:39:15 AM
Emi seemed less upset on the walk around the pitch. Maybe I was being dramatic.

Still waving though.
I’m sure we’ve all shed a tear at VP.
I cry every time I buy anything at the food and drink kiosk.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Nii Lamptey on May 17, 2025, 10:39:38 AM
Good routine win without breaking a sweat really.

Maatsen, Cash, McGinn and Onana all seem to be finding a rich vein of form in recent games. I scream about Rogers looking pretty out of sorts every game lately, but the lad is still delivering assists so can't really complain I guess. Special mention for Asensio too - Much better last night than he has been in recent times.

One player who I think has looked a little off it/jaded in recent games is Kamara. I feel his goal glossed over what was a fairly average performance last night, (*though still a vital part of our team). Was shocked when an aging Son absolutely destroyed him for pace as they chased a ball down the wing at one point.

Onto Old Trafford. Don't fuck it up Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Perthvillan on May 17, 2025, 11:11:44 AM
After beating Spurs yesterday, I think that this might be the first time (certainly in Premier League history) that no club has got the double over us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Paul.S on May 17, 2025, 11:37:27 AM
What would we do without McGinn? Superb yesterday, led from the front and epitomises what a captain should be.
We are so close to a team that can challenge for the title and whatever happens next week I think if we get the recruitment right in the summer we will.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on May 17, 2025, 12:09:23 PM
Good routine win without breaking a sweat really.

Maatsen, Cash, McGinn and Onana all seem to be finding a rich vein of form in recent games. I scream about Rogers looking pretty out of sorts every game lately, but the lad is still delivering assists so can't really complain I guess. Special mention for Asensio too - Much better last night than he has been in recent times.

One player who I think has looked a little off it/jaded in recent games is Kamara. I feel his goal glossed over what was a fairly average performance last night, (*though still a vital part of our team). Was shocked when an aging Son absolutely destroyed him for pace as they chased a ball down the wing at one point.

Onto Old Trafford. Don't fuck it up Villa.
I thought Kamara was excellent last night. I lost count of the times he broke up play and stopped them in their tracks and he almost always finds a decent pass to get us on the offensive but you rarely see him playing a "Hollywood" one. His goal was top class.
We were discussing him last night and how he's so effective at what he does but never seems to grab the limelight. He's the ultimate "under the radar" player in my opinion.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2025, 12:12:06 PM
Kamara was excellent second half, I don't think they had a shot second half and a big part of that was him doing what he does best.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: lovejoy on May 17, 2025, 12:43:24 PM
After beating Spurs yesterday, I think that this might be the first time (certainly in Premier League history) that no club has got the double over us.

Although Palace have beaten us 3 times this season.

On the posts looking back at the annoying defeats, yes good to point them out however every team could do that eg Chelsea at VP.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: ez on May 17, 2025, 12:47:21 PM
Good result. Spurs came for a draw with all their time wasting especially by the goalkeeper. Emi has been booked for less.  Speaking of bookings, what was Cash booked for? The ref was an oddball.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2025, 12:51:32 PM
Good result. Spurs came for a draw with all their time wasting especially by the goalkeeper. Emi has been booked for less.  Speaking of bookings, what was Cash booked for? The ref was an oddball.

He tried to get their player booked, the plum.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 17, 2025, 12:53:30 PM
Was great to see Nas and Wes on the pitch fist pumping and shouting ‘this is our time’ in a boisterous manner.

Blue Pontins style jackets?

Claret and blue blazers, think they got them from Camp Hill.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on May 17, 2025, 01:58:48 PM
McGinn, Watkins & Konsa combination for the opener. We’ve had some serious churn of players in the last few years, but what a core group they (plus others) have been.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: ventnorVillain on May 17, 2025, 02:41:10 PM
In all my years I can't ever remember a season where no-one did the double over us. Even in seasons where we only lost 1 or 2 games at home we were beaten in the reverse fixture e.g. Blues 1976-77 (1-2 at home 1-2 away) and Ipswich 1980-81 (1-2 home and 0-1 away). There's a challenge for all you stattos out there, is there another example in say, the last 60 years? I haven't got the time/can't be arsed to look.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 17, 2025, 03:13:23 PM
Good result. Spurs came for a draw with all their time wasting especially by the goalkeeper. Emi has been booked for less.  Speaking of bookings, what was Cash booked for? The ref was an oddball.

He tried to get their player booked, the plum.


yes that was strange from Cash , it must the Polish in him with the over gesturing 😃
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on May 17, 2025, 03:30:08 PM
My lad was in the Holte and said was getting some stick and Cash got pissed off with it and give some back
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 17, 2025, 03:31:43 PM
Yeah, I noticed that. When he tracked back one time and got slated by loads of people even though it's quite clearly Emery's decision, not his.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on May 17, 2025, 05:12:44 PM
Had a cracking night out.  Thanks to all that were there or in the Aston Inn before and after.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 17, 2025, 06:56:41 PM
Another massive win last night, just need one more. Feeling thrilled, I check in on H&V and it's like a Samaritan helpline. Apparently we've no chance of CL now that Chelsea have beaten Yanited 1-0, and half the forum have sold Emi and are lining up his replacement. I do wonder at times.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on May 17, 2025, 06:59:22 PM
Good result. Spurs came for a draw with all their time wasting especially by the goalkeeper. Emi has been booked for less.  Speaking of bookings, what was Cash booked for? The ref was an oddball.

He tried to get their player booked, the plum.

All players surely know by now that waving an imaginary card results in an automatic yellow card.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on May 17, 2025, 07:00:42 PM
Another massive win last night, just need one more. Feeling thrilled, I check in on H&V and it's like a Samaritan helpline. Apparently we've no chance of CL now that Chelsea have beaten Yanited 1-0, and half the forum have sold Emi and are lining up his replacement. I do wonder at times.

There’s some proper Brummie miseryarsedness on here at times. It’s great.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 17, 2025, 08:01:14 PM
Another massive win last night, just need one more. Feeling thrilled, I check in on H&V and it's like a Samaritan helpline. Apparently we've no chance of CL now that Chelsea have beaten Yanited 1-0, and half the forum have sold Emi and are lining up his replacement. I do wonder at times.


Yeah I still think it’s on, if we win.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: robleflaneur on May 17, 2025, 08:21:31 PM
Kamara was excellent second half, I don't think they had a shot second half and a big part of that was him doing what he does best.
His goal seemed to transform him.He suddenly had that extra bit of pace,swagger and his positional sense,tackling and passing were back to pre PSG Kamara.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on May 18, 2025, 11:36:25 AM
I don't know how to start a thread so I'll just leave this here.
During the players lap of honour it struck me that our best player this season doesn't have his own song. When Youri Tielemans walked up to the Holte he recieved rapturous applause but they didn't have a song for him. It seemed like all the other players had a song except him. So let's get one going he deserves it. Any suggestions? And while we're at it I'd like them I'd like them to sing "Unai Unai give us a wave" because I don't think he realises that song we sing for him is his.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 18, 2025, 12:18:54 PM
He's got the Hot Lips song.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on May 18, 2025, 12:42:19 PM
He's got the Hot Lips song.
I don't know that one?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 18, 2025, 12:48:26 PM
Doo doo doo doo doo doo Conor Hourihane Youri Tielemans.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 18, 2025, 01:20:43 PM
Not a great first half what I saw of it, thanks to being blinded by the sun. Again, needed the first goal to kill the game. A few more would have been nice but the win was the main thing.

I said we should break with tradition and attack the Holte first half as the sun was blinding. There was a cracking picture of the Holte in the Guardian with thousands of fans shielding their eyes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 18, 2025, 01:34:12 PM
Another vital win, great performances from Ascensio, Onana, Maatsen and Kamara, for his first goal for us that was some strike from Boubacar.

What a brilliant VP season it has been, does anyone know the last time we had only one home defeat in a top flight season.
Another vital win, great performances from Ascensio, Onana, Maatsen and Kamara, for his first goal for us that was some strike from Boubacar.

What a brilliant VP season it has been, does anyone know the last time we had only one home defeat in a top flight season.
Another vital win, great performances from Ascensio, Onana, Maatsen and Kamara, for his first goal for us that was some strike from Boubacar.

What a brilliant VP season it has been, does anyone know the last time we had only one home defeat in a top flight season.
Another vital win, great performances from Ascensio, Onana, Maatsen and Kamara, for his first goal for us that was some strike from Boubacar.

What a brilliant VP season it has been, does anyone know the last time we had only one home defeat in a top flight season.
Another vital win, great performances from Ascensio, Onana, Maatsen and Kamara, for his first goal for us that was some strike from Boubacar.

What a brilliant VP season it has been, does anyone know the last time we had only one home defeat in a top flight season.
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I recall one defeat in 1976-77 , to SHA of all teams. Other than that we were irresistible that season
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on May 18, 2025, 01:45:24 PM
That has to be the best quote fuck up in recent times.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on May 18, 2025, 01:54:01 PM
It just kept going and going.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: The Edge on May 18, 2025, 03:14:17 PM
Classic quote fail.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on May 18, 2025, 05:18:45 PM
It just kept going and going.

A bit like our unbeaten run at Villa Park  8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: dcdavecollett on May 20, 2025, 12:18:19 AM
I make that 3-2 to us in the SUE/Ange match-ups, despite earlier posters informing us that Ange had Unai's number. Likewise with Newcastle, who had a hold on us until they didn't.

Just Palace and Manchester United to come, then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Spurs Post-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on May 20, 2025, 09:44:51 AM
I make that 3-2 to us in the SUE/Ange match-ups, despite earlier posters informing us that Ange had Unai's number. Likewise with Newcastle, who had a hold on us until they didn't.

Just Palace and Manchester United to come, then.

Its 4-2 if you count the FA Cup.
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