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Title: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2025, 03:59:33 PM
Never in doubt. 8 unbeaten, 5 wins in a row. May as well hand us the title now.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on October 19, 2025, 04:00:21 PM
Emi, what a man!!!!!!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on October 19, 2025, 04:00:50 PM
For a team that went through a period of soundly spanking us, we're turning into a bit of a bogey team for Spurs.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 04:00:56 PM
I apologise for not putting on my lucky top since before 10 mins in today.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on October 19, 2025, 04:01:17 PM
The good ship Villa has been turned around and steaming full speed ahead.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on October 19, 2025, 04:01:40 PM
woooo!

2 outstanding goals
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on October 19, 2025, 04:01:43 PM
some great performances in that second half.

Have some of that Spurs
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2025, 04:02:01 PM
0 draws in the last 24 meetings between us.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on October 19, 2025, 04:02:18 PM
Bostin'. That is all.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on October 19, 2025, 04:02:20 PM
Fucking hell…..my heart is literally pounding behind my eyes !!!!!!!!

Get the fuck in
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: saint13 on October 19, 2025, 04:02:21 PM
Brilliant win...I didn't fancy us today. Well done the lads.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 19, 2025, 04:02:24 PM
FUCKING HELL - that's a proper satisfying win. Amazing goals.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on October 19, 2025, 04:03:09 PM
Better team won.  Good performance and result. 
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on October 19, 2025, 04:03:13 PM
Great win, great battle and it's really nice to win one of those, Matty Cash, Lucas Digne and Emi Buendía going full Brazil 1970 is one of my favourite recent Villa memories.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on October 19, 2025, 04:03:22 PM
Digne's two touches for the 2nd goal are superb
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on October 19, 2025, 04:03:33 PM
Best result of the season.

You can't dodge the Rodge.
You can't spear Buendia.

Five wins in a row.

Fuckers fucked.

Unai is so good.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on October 19, 2025, 04:03:35 PM
That’s two top class goals. Brilliant team performance.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on October 19, 2025, 04:03:54 PM
Niiiiiice!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on October 19, 2025, 04:04:01 PM
Superb win and two great goals, I thought we controlled most of the match and Cash had a very good game.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Crown Hill on October 19, 2025, 04:04:02 PM
I didn’t enjoy the first half selection but Unai’s tactics absolutely spot on today!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on October 19, 2025, 04:04:05 PM
Top half, let’s roll.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 19, 2025, 04:04:10 PM
Lovely stuff.

Is Pau being back and on form the key difference?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on October 19, 2025, 04:04:12 PM
Or should I say…. AND ANOTHER OOONNNNEEEEEE FUCK OFF YOU SPURS
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Mike Jeffries on October 19, 2025, 04:04:34 PM
Wonderful, wonderful and a corking goal to win it! 
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 04:04:42 PM
Digne's two touches for the 2nd goal are superb

The whole goal was superb tbh stemming from Cash's pass.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 19, 2025, 04:04:43 PM
Classy. Pau my Motm
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on October 19, 2025, 04:04:48 PM
Goal of the month from Buendia.  Great result, and a gritty performance.  Cash plays a forward pass and look what happens!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 04:04:49 PM
Roy Keane says that Matty's pass was "pass of the season". Always liked him.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on October 19, 2025, 04:04:50 PM
Enjoyed that 2nd half. The subs changed the game. Buendia sensational. I knew that 2nd was going in the minute he got the ball.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on October 19, 2025, 04:04:56 PM
Now Unai knows what he has to work with guess what?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on October 19, 2025, 04:05:01 PM
For a team that went through a period of soundly spanking us, we're turning into a bit of a bogey team for Spurs.

That's the fifth time Emery has beaten them with us, three of them at their place.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on October 19, 2025, 04:05:09 PM
Getting better.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on October 19, 2025, 04:05:14 PM
Might be one of the best goals I’ve ever seen. Cash with De Bruyne shit, Digne controlling the ball like Messi and Buendia finishing like R9.

If I saw it on FIFA I’d be saying, “as if goals like that are ever scored in real life”.

Brilliant away performance.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on October 19, 2025, 04:05:15 PM
Great result.

Still think we can go up a few gears n'all.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on October 19, 2025, 04:05:16 PM
Roy Keane says that Matty's pass was "pass of the season". Always liked him.

Scholes - esque.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villan For Life on October 19, 2025, 04:05:31 PM
I love it when we beat these entitled wankers
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Hampshire Villa on October 19, 2025, 04:06:24 PM
Lucky pants work again 😃
Great win.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 19, 2025, 04:06:45 PM
2 top class goals - erection section.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 19, 2025, 04:07:25 PM
2 lovely goals but the pass, control and touch to Emi was just sublime and a beautiful finish
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: DB on October 19, 2025, 04:07:34 PM
Get in Villa!!!!!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on October 19, 2025, 04:07:57 PM
A classic Unai away tactical master class. Every player contributed...
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on October 19, 2025, 04:08:00 PM
We matched them and won duels - it makes all the difference
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on October 19, 2025, 04:08:11 PM
Great result, two top class goals. Little Emi is like a new signing.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: wolfman999 on October 19, 2025, 04:09:25 PM
Brilliant win. Sky off to Liverpool with unseemly haste yet again though. Wankers.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Chap on October 19, 2025, 04:10:20 PM
Brilliant win. Sky off to Liverpool with unseemly haste yet again though. Wankers.
Well it is the most watched game in the world.🤮
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on October 19, 2025, 04:11:26 PM
Only 3 points off third now
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: john e on October 19, 2025, 04:11:56 PM
Goal of the season scored today
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eye digress on October 19, 2025, 04:12:11 PM
Whisper it, but we’re looking winter 2023 vintage at the moment (and not just the results).
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 19, 2025, 04:12:32 PM
Unlucky because spurs would’ve got 2nd today with a win.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on October 19, 2025, 04:12:52 PM
Unai continues to shove that whiteboard and counters up Franks arse, every single time.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 19, 2025, 04:14:47 PM
Lucky pants work again 😃
Great win.

Can you keep then for the next few weeks please.

4pts off Man shitty in 2nd with them up at VP next.

And Thomas clipboard Wanker not beaten Unai..ever
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on October 19, 2025, 04:15:01 PM
Superb win Villa, 2 class goals, we saw the match out well, the only threat was from Danso's throw ins.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: garyellis on October 19, 2025, 04:15:25 PM
Great result, two top class goals. Little Emi is like a new signing.
He is showing the qualities we hoped we had bought from Norwich. I was convinced the season of his bad injury was the one we would see the best of him. Hopefully it’s this one.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on October 19, 2025, 04:15:51 PM
fucking love Football ,  you keep booing Cash !
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on October 19, 2025, 04:15:54 PM
Yeah, that was an old style Emery away performance. Get to half time, turn the crowd, win the game. Felt we'd win when we got to half time level.

Barkley looked good when he came on too. He was doing that for a while before his injury and didn't get much credit for it. Squad's looking stronger. Still concerned about the right side of attack though.

The second goal is potential goal of the season.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Halfway to Moseley on October 19, 2025, 04:16:48 PM
Spuds appear to have spent an awful lot of money on dross. Shame.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 19, 2025, 04:16:58 PM
What a fuckin’ result!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 04:19:41 PM
The good ship Villa has been turned around and steaming full speed ahead.

Where does it dock?!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on October 19, 2025, 04:20:14 PM
Can sit back and enjoy watching yaniyed get battered now.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 04:20:25 PM
Unlucky because spurs would’ve got 2nd today with a win.

I never knew that. Sad face.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on October 19, 2025, 04:20:32 PM
Yeah, that was an old style Emery away performance. Get to half time, turn the crowd, win the game. Felt we'd win when we got to half time level.

Barkley looked good when he came on too. He was doing that for a while before his injury and didn't get much credit for it. Squad's looking stronger. Still concerned about the right side of attack though.

The second goal is potential goal of the season.

Agree on Barkley, great little cameo doing a lot of unseen work. I think the big difference between the teams was that our subs strengthed us, their were all a step down from the players they replaced, Richarlison and Bergvall in particular were utter dross.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on October 19, 2025, 04:22:53 PM
I think the big difference between the teams was that our subs strengthed us, their were all a step down from the players they replaced, Richarlison and Bergvall in particular were utter dross.

Agree with this. Our bench today was about as strong as it's ever been.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on October 19, 2025, 04:22:57 PM
Spurs are the new Stoke....
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: SaddVillan on October 19, 2025, 04:23:06 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 04:24:31 PM
I had a feeling for us today. Spurs have been over-hyped (same as it ever was), been pretty average at home, they had outscored their xG and were reliant on set-pieces.

We just needed to maintain our form since before the international break and Unai, working hard, with the lights likely still on til 2am at Bodymoor on midweek nights when his squad were spread across the world representing their nations, delivered another master-class.

Great result, especially going into the next two league games. And we shouldn't fear Man Citeh or Liverpool, they're not without their flaws too. Autumn 2025 = Autumn 2023 !
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 04:25:29 PM
The good ship Villa has been turned around and steaming full speed ahead.

Where does it dock?!

Istanbul.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on October 19, 2025, 04:26:17 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 04:26:24 PM
Brilliant win, 2 great goals, Unai safe from the chop until the next international break.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2025, 04:27:12 PM
We still need to create more, as great as it is we can't keep relying on a couple of outside the area crackers. Once we do that we'll be a hell of of a side.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 19, 2025, 04:29:14 PM
Great result and just what we needed.  Two real qualith goals and thought we kept Spurs under wraps pretty well.

Still think we gave the ball away far too often and cheaply at times and it's tantalising to think just what we could be capable of if we really click in the final third.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Halfway to Moseley on October 19, 2025, 04:30:39 PM
A quick look on their forum and a lot of them seem shocked they didn’t wipe the floor with us - like we haven’t finished above them in the league for the past 3 seasons.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: SaddVillan on October 19, 2025, 04:33:49 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on October 19, 2025, 04:35:49 PM
Our high line worked well today. We kept catching them out with it.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on October 19, 2025, 04:38:50 PM
A quick look on their forum and a lot of them seem shocked they didn’t wipe the floor with us - like we haven’t finished above them in the league for the past 3 seasons.

After Yanited, their fanbase are probably the biggest shitebags in football.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 04:40:39 PM
Re cyclical fashion and long-throws being back in, is there any reason why the defending team don't just stick a player a yard or two in front of the touchline and put the thrower off?

Ted Danson was getting some joy with his launchpads today for Spuds but I think it's illegal to allow one team to towel-dry their balls while the away side has to be left with damp, smudgy balls.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2025, 04:43:06 PM
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1545389106465817
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on October 19, 2025, 04:46:34 PM
The 30 or so mins we saw from Ollie today were the best of him.
He was superb.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on October 19, 2025, 04:46:43 PM
Great subs today and good timing. Barkley done well, Maatsen odd wobble aside covered ground and Ollie and Buendia were excellent.

Kamara very good again
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 04:47:06 PM
That's Ezri's happy face.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 04:47:07 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.

That report is bloody awful!!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 04:50:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1545389106465817

Amadou, was a slick dawg.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: malckennedy on October 19, 2025, 04:51:51 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.

That report is bloody awful!!

The report is actually a lie. It’s laughable and the reporter is clearly just wrong.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on October 19, 2025, 04:53:30 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.

That report is bloody awful!!

I've never seen a match report so obviously written at half time with in an attempt to get it filed as soon as possible after the match ended.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Chap on October 19, 2025, 04:54:37 PM
Made even more foolish with the screenshot of the stats at the end of it!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on October 19, 2025, 04:55:52 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.

That report is bloody awful!!

I've never seen a match report so obviously written at half time with in an attempt to get it filed as soon as possible after the match ended.

Could have a hot date ?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on October 19, 2025, 04:56:13 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.

That report is bloody awful!!
So Rogers goal was a goalkeeping error, and the second, a goal of the season contender, was only mentioned as it was unexpected. The Agony Aunt could have written a better football report than that.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Astral Weeks on October 19, 2025, 05:01:16 PM
Just looking forward to Fleet Street's finest devoting most of their match reports focussing on Spud's deficiencies, rather than how well we played - as per usual.

The Premier League's commentator was saying that Frank would be unhappy with a draw, let alone a loss, given Spurs' dominance. I mean, really?


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/tottenham-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

I rest my case.

That report is bloody awful!!
The comments from some of the Spuds fans are a hoot though!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: WarszaVillan on October 19, 2025, 05:02:37 PM
We defend so much better this season. We may not be quite flowing up front as we have done in recent seasons but the defence gives us the foundations now. Great goals, great win. I love beating Spurs
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on October 19, 2025, 05:03:35 PM
Roy Keane says that Matty's pass was "pass of the season". Always liked him.

I slagged Cash off for his poor delivery and three minutes later he does that.

Footballers: making me look like a total dick since 1989.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 19, 2025, 05:04:51 PM
Watkins and Rogers both returning to form now.
Buendia is like a new signing.
Martinez looking settled (but with stronger competition to keep him on his toes now).
We are conceding fewer goals than at any time during Emerys reign. Pau looking strong, Cash and Digne getting the balance right between defending and getting forward. As for Konsa, you hardly notice him - utterly dependable and doing everything right, as he has done for a quite a while.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: LeeS on October 19, 2025, 05:05:01 PM
The Times fella got his copy filed just as quickly and was much more accurate. Behind a paywall so I won’t link y.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on October 19, 2025, 05:10:14 PM
to be fair we should be going to spurs and beating them its only the old inferiority complex that thinks a point at the lane would be good. They have been shit for seasons. no madders, romero pulled out during the warm up and their new manager bounce is now on the wane. Still enjoyed the game and was delighted with the goals and the 3 points.
Emi made a big impact from the bench
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Hopadop on October 19, 2025, 05:13:29 PM
Unlucky because spurs would’ve got 2nd today with a win.

I never knew that. Sad face.

Wait! That would've been a London top two for good measure. You'd think some would've mentioned it.

Really strange game for me. Thought we both massively rode our luck (if they'd had Kane or even Son...) and thoroughly deserved it.

Pau superb and Cash shoving the boos where they belong. Digne took a battering, so delighted he was able to do that before going off.  I'm probably still a bit giddy, but that might be the best Villa goal I've been there for. I've been a very erratic attendee but still.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eye digress on October 19, 2025, 05:13:56 PM
Quote from: The Graun
The Argentine cut in from the flank and beat compatriot Vicario to seal the points for Villa.
Quite apart from anything, isn't Vicario Italian?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on October 19, 2025, 05:14:51 PM
My favourite bit is the claim that their football is exciting and energetic, when in truth it's wimbledon/stoke-esque long balls to run on to and an over-reliance on set pieces. The myth of the spurs 'way' is clearly still going strong.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: usav on October 19, 2025, 05:16:20 PM
Great goals, both of them.

Thought Pau, Konsa and Cash were excellent today, as was Kamara.

Rogers, aside from the goal not the best still.  I thought Digne had an unusually poor game as well.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on October 19, 2025, 05:17:22 PM
Yes, they seem a bit limited on that showing. Maybe it was a bad game for them. 
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 05:17:31 PM
Quote from: The Graun
The Argentine cut in from the flank and beat compatriot Vicario to seal the points for Villa.
Quite apart from anything, isn't Vicario Italian?

Well they are famous for their spelling mistakes.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on October 19, 2025, 05:18:46 PM
Unlucky because spurs would’ve got 2nd today with a win.
I'm surprised nobody mentioned that.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 19, 2025, 05:19:48 PM
That’s a belting result, a really big one to come from behind. Terrific, well done.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on October 19, 2025, 05:20:48 PM
Yes, they seem a bit limited on that showing. Maybe it was a bad game for them. 

On the statistics (which I know isn't everything) today seems to be pretty 'on-brand' for how they've been playing all season. I'd never watch them in a game we're not playing in though so maybe I'm missing something.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on October 19, 2025, 05:20:51 PM
The goal was three moments of absolute premium quality interwoven into the finest of silk.

When Digne laid the ball off to Buendia, I said to myself "please score", not because I wanted the lead, but because the preceding play DESERVED a goal.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy65 on October 19, 2025, 05:22:00 PM
Agreed. He looked more up for it and muscular in his running with the ball. Excellent cameo
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Stu82 on October 19, 2025, 05:22:20 PM
A great goal,by Morgan Rogers,  kept us in the game.
Second half we were much better especially when Emi and Ollie came on for Donyell and Guessand.
(Think I’d rather have Bailey than Guessand as he seems the weak link).
The Cash, Digne , Emi goal was superb, a joy to watch, and Matt has had a very good season so far.

Looks like Unai is now working his magic with his team again.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 05:25:42 PM
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 19, 2025, 05:27:13 PM
Quote from: The Graun
The Argentine cut in from the flank and beat compatriot Vicario to seal the points for Villa.
Quite apart from anything, isn't Vicario Italian?

Well they are famous for their spelling mistakes.

The report says Bentancur is Argentinian too and he isn't
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 19, 2025, 05:28:05 PM
to be fair we should be going to spurs and beating them its only the old inferiority complex that thinks a point at the lane would be good. They have been shit for seasons. no madders, romero pulled out during the warm up and their new manager bounce is now on the wane. Still enjoyed the game and was delighted with the goals and the 3 points.
Emi made a big impact from the bench

I've always felt like it's been a game over the years to measure where we are really.  If we are in a decent place we tend to win there and when we're struggling we don't.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 19, 2025, 05:32:38 PM
There’s nothing quite like stuffing it up Spurs when all the pre game talk is about them going 2nd with the win they were clearly going to get. Fuck you and your bias.

The goal we conceded was very avoidable if we showed a bit more positivity going forward with the ball. I get it’s part of our game plan early on to keep possession as much as possible but it invites pressure when we screw up as proved. Good games for everyone with Digne being my MOM for the pull down for Emi’s goal and his general game against their best player. He was also a soldier for the way he responded to some very heavy tackles. Rogers’s best game for us this season so far.

Apparently we agreed to the use of towels? What we didn’t agree to was those throws were foul ones. Feet over the line mostly.

Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 19, 2025, 05:34:06 PM
Unlucky because spurs would’ve got 2nd today with a win.
I'm surprised nobody mentioned that.

Especially with Liverpool looking like they could drop points again today. I'm sure it's just a temporary setback in their first title challenge since 1961.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 19, 2025, 05:41:16 PM
Two absolutely outstanding goals.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 05:42:35 PM
As anyone come on to state we only won because of all their injuries?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 05:48:46 PM
Quote from: The Graun
The Argentine cut in from the flank and beat compatriot Vicario to seal the points for Villa.
Quite apart from anything, isn't Vicario Italian?

Well they are famous for their spelling mistakes.

The report says Bentancur is Argentinian too and he isn't

Those forriners all look the same to Guardian journos.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: geolex on October 19, 2025, 05:51:14 PM
Quote from: The Graun
The Argentine cut in from the flank and beat compatriot Vicario to seal the points for Villa.
Quite apart from anything, isn't Vicario Italian?

Well they are famous for their spelling mistakes.

Don't you mean their smelling pistakes :)
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on October 19, 2025, 05:52:09 PM
As anyone come on to state we only won because of all their injuries?

who was they missing?   Ardiles and Ricky Villa? 
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on October 19, 2025, 05:53:59 PM
...
(Think I’d rather have Bailey than Guessand as he seems the weak link).
...


Agree with all that, apart from this - only because Cash's improvement seems to correlate with Guessand playing. He does a ton more defensive work and means Cash doens't have to cover as much ground.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 05:55:36 PM
Guessard also presses better and has won some key balls in the final third of the pitch that we have capitalised on, like today.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on October 19, 2025, 05:59:00 PM
 Magnificent

Absolutely  delighted. We were absolutely  clincal today and that was difference.  Spurs looked average  to poor

We desperately  needed that
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 19, 2025, 05:59:55 PM
As anyone come on to state we only won because of all their injuries?

who was they missing?   Ardiles and Ricky Villa? 

We won 4-1 down there when they played.


(https://i.ibb.co/N2Kt8VQP/9be7fa-3a7ba046711d418fa4be1bd1e0951035-mv2.png) (https://ibb.co/N2Kt8VQP)
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 19, 2025, 06:01:29 PM
Lovely win. It reminded me a bit of the 2-0 on new years day in Unais first season. Soak up the pressure for first 50 odd minutes, then pick them apart.
As Monty said earlier in the thread Brazilesque 2nd goal…though I’d go for the class of WC 82.
Thought Rogers and bizarrely Digne got kicked all over the park today…do we keep on booing Danso for the next 10 years?
Anyway watched the game on a phone, whilst standing in the pissing rain watching my lads team. They won a scrappy affair 3-2, with the final whistle going on both games at the same time. Home to dry off, a lovely lasagne and hot cup of tea..a good Sunday to be alive!!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 06:03:30 PM
Roy Keane says that Matty's pass was "pass of the season". Always liked him.

I slagged Cash off for his poor delivery and three minutes later he does that.

Footballers: making me look like a total dick since 1989.

Don't be too harsh on yourself. You were only a dick post-toddler years when Villa entered your life.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 06:04:24 PM
The Times fella got his copy filed just as quickly and was much more accurate. Behind a paywall so I won’t link y.

The lad who wanged on about the quality of pies in Preston after our cup win there ?
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 19, 2025, 06:04:32 PM
Guessard also presses better and has won some key balls in the final third of the pitch that we have capitalised on, like today.

Probably not the time to be picking faults after such a good result, but he is one of a few who just gives the ball.away too easily and too often when we are going forward.  Can't knock his work-rate and the defensive side of his game though.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: jwarry on October 19, 2025, 06:08:35 PM
Guessard also presses better and has won some key balls in the final third of the pitch that we have capitalised on, like today.

Probably not the time to be picking faults after such a good result, but he is one of a few who just gives the ball.away too easily and too often when we are going forward.  Can't knock his work-rate and the defensive side of his game though.

Im assuming Unai picks him because of the latter and probably thinks the rest will come later
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on October 19, 2025, 06:09:02 PM
Guessand would make a top defensive wing back

His work rate and defensive work are very impressive
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 19, 2025, 06:27:15 PM
Guessand on the right hand side makes Cash a better player
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on October 19, 2025, 06:33:01 PM
Guessand on the right hand side makes Cash a better player

No coincidence Cash has improved massively this year. We may be a little more conservative on that side without Bailey, but far more balanced.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on October 19, 2025, 06:39:48 PM
We defended well, winning header after header in our own box.  Onana, Konsa were particularly good, as was Torres with the ball at his feet.  Lovely pass from Cash and brillianr from both Digne and Buendia for the winner. I honestly fancies us today as I don't think Tottenham are that good a side.  Great win, feels good.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on October 19, 2025, 06:44:10 PM
As anyone come on to state we only won because of all their injuries?

who was they missing?   Ardiles and Ricky Villa? 

We won 4-1 down there when they played.


(https://i.ibb.co/N2Kt8VQP/9be7fa-3a7ba046711d418fa4be1bd1e0951035-mv2.png) (https://ibb.co/N2Kt8VQP)

That classic game was the one which demonstrated Cowans' emerging class: he totally outshone the 2 Argentinian world cup winners.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Crown Hill on October 19, 2025, 06:49:19 PM
The Times fella got his copy filed just as quickly and was much more accurate. Behind a paywall so I won’t link y.

Similar with Telegraph but it’s Matt Law so it should be fairer on us!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: BoVillan esq on October 19, 2025, 07:28:52 PM
Great result for the lads, man of the match every one of them, no exceptions, best man of the match Unai for me, he absolutely had them bang on, very important this game but even more so for us to win it, onward's and upwards we go.   
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: BoVillan esq on October 19, 2025, 07:31:04 PM
Guessand on the right hand side makes Cash a better player

Got that right, Guessand and his ability to tackle back is giving Cash time to defend, the right looks really solid.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Beard82 on October 19, 2025, 07:35:52 PM
Didn’t fancy us at all but a great result.  Thought we played pretty well all game but we’re still lacking a little bit of composure around the box.  2 outstanding goals.  The role of sub really suits Beundia - his energy and craft really help and the shorter bursts seem to help him.

Thought our second half performance was excellent - and our game management once we took the lead. 

Well done everyone - good performances in every position
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eye digress on October 19, 2025, 07:36:21 PM
Guessand on the right hand side makes Cash a better player

Got that right, Guessand and his ability to tackle back is giving Cash time to defend, the right looks really solid.
Noticed he made one particular shoulder to shoulder challenge today that he won easily and remarkably. Took that as a sign of acclimatisation to the PL.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eye digress on October 19, 2025, 07:41:22 PM
Onana, Konsa were particularly good, as was Torres with the ball at his feet.
The ability of Torres to get accurate, well weighted passes into the front 3 or 4 was again on show today.

He’d make a good midfielder. It suddenly struck me that he reminds me of Stuart Gray (gait, demeanor, left-sidedness…ummm, hair).
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 19, 2025, 07:51:53 PM
The perfect opponent for Unai: good enough to make him get his thinking cap on, nowhere near good enough to out-think him.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on October 19, 2025, 07:55:31 PM
What a great win and a great away day.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: steamer on October 19, 2025, 08:13:27 PM
Brilliant result
After their goal in 5 mins and the 2nd disallowed goal, my sentiments were the same as those on the match thread.
come the moment, come Rogers.
Second half, they huffed and puffed for 10 mins, then the Goal of the season. Three perfect moves, Cash , Digane, Emi.
After that they huffed and puffed again.
Great game management, call out for Ollie and Barkley for their cameos
Beat city next week and we are back on track
What a pity Slaphead Slots team lost again !
Pity it was at the hands of Newton Heath, but I guess you can not have everything in life.
The Heathans lost at home, so all in all a good weekend
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: LeonW on October 19, 2025, 08:19:16 PM
Fantastic away performance. Hung in after going a goal down and worked our way back into the game. Our two goals were both fantastic. The second one in particular was one of our best goals in a number of seasons in terms of the skills shown. Onana grew into the game after a slow start. Everyone did their bit. Looking like we did a couple of years ago. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Pat McMahon on October 19, 2025, 08:32:54 PM
Roy Keane says that Matty's pass was "pass of the season". Always liked him.

I slagged Cash off for his poor delivery and three minutes later he does that.

Footballers: making me look like a total dick since 1989.

I’m guilty of that too. I made a comment to Chico who was next to me about Roger’s and he’d scored within 5 seconds. Very happy to maintain this pattern!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 19, 2025, 08:49:36 PM
We still need to create more, as great as it is we can't keep relying on a couple of outside the area crackers. Once we do that we'll be a hell of of a side.

Agree on that point. We still haven’t found that gear yet, but hopefully it comes with more confidence.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 08:51:42 PM
We still need to create more, as great as it is we can't keep relying on a couple of outside the area crackers. Once we do that we'll be a hell of of a side.

Agree on that point. We still haven’t found that gear yet, but hopefully it comes with more confidence.

At least we're not still stuck in reverse.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 08:52:00 PM
MOTD highlights.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c0mxvd7yjepo
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on October 19, 2025, 09:10:32 PM
Didn’t see the game, just caught up on the highlights so can’t comment on the performance really. Just  popped in to say F@CK YOU SPURS.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 19, 2025, 09:15:04 PM
We still need to create more, as great as it is we can't keep relying on a couple of outside the area crackers. Once we do that we'll be a hell of of a side.

Agree on that point. We still haven’t found that gear yet, but hopefully it comes with more confidence.

At least we're not still stuck in reverse.

Oh 100% and the general intensity and quality of play is so much better. It’s just clicking into gear a bit more going forward and giving us some easy wins will be helpful.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on October 19, 2025, 09:28:33 PM
That pass from Matty Cash, wow! Brilliant from Digne too.  Overall, I honestly think we deserved the win. 
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on October 19, 2025, 09:29:50 PM
I fucking love beating Spurs.

Twats.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on October 19, 2025, 09:53:26 PM
Two superb goals and three marvelous points.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on October 19, 2025, 09:57:15 PM
I fucking love beating Spurs.

Twats.
To think that their fans and media were praising the “transformational” magician Frank and their gold standard signings and a PSR repressed Emery turns up gives them a goal start  and smacks them 2-1 without much bother in front of their ultra passionate fans must be very galling for their luvies.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on October 19, 2025, 10:19:26 PM
How did Onana go today? Didn't see game
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on October 19, 2025, 10:24:46 PM
How did Onana go today? Didn't see game

better as it went on from a slow start.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 10:25:37 PM
How did Onana go today? Didn't see game

Okay first, better second half, tired towards the end, from what I could glean on the match threads.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 19, 2025, 10:26:08 PM
Another (pitchside) angle for Emi's goal. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1980016101602755002
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Lizz on October 19, 2025, 10:32:17 PM
Spent this afternoon babysitting. Resisted shouting what I wanted to, but WTF, glorious result.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 19, 2025, 10:36:56 PM
Disappointed first half,physically think we were getting getting beaten by Spurs, second half much better with the players getting stuck in,
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on October 19, 2025, 11:09:15 PM
Spent this afternoon babysitting. Resisted shouting what I wanted to, but WTF, glorious result.

my language watching Villa is horrendous when watching on tv , worse than live !
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on October 19, 2025, 11:12:36 PM
Seeing the goal, it is so funny Vicario trying to claim for Rogers being offside when he didn't even see him until he had watched the ball bounce into the corner, then trying to make out Rogers was in his way.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2025, 11:52:10 PM
The perfect opponent for Unai: good enough to make him get his thinking cap on, nowhere near good enough to out-think him.

Yeah but would probably school him at having sex on ski slopes.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 20, 2025, 12:10:43 AM
Another (pitchside) angle for Emi's goal. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1980016101602755002

Struggling to sort the gold, silver and bronze rankings for:

A) Matty Cash's 70 yard drilled half volley pass

B).Lucas Digne plucking the ball out of the air at almost head height and then flicking it back almost in one movement

C) Emi Buendia cutting inside and tucking one away in the far corner from outside the area with his weaker foot
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: passport1 on October 20, 2025, 12:10:57 AM
Good team performance. Every player played their part . I suspect a statement week is coming up. Onwards and upwards !!!
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Skipper_The_Eyechild on October 20, 2025, 01:33:54 AM
Another (pitchside) angle for Emi's goal. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1980016101602755002

Struggling to sort the gold, silver and bronze rankings for:

A) Matty Cash's 70 yard drilled half volley pass

B).Lucas Digne plucking the ball out of the air at almost head height and then flicking it back almost in one movement

C) Emi Buendia cutting inside and tucking one away in tje far corner from outside the area with his weaker foot

BAC for me. I'm adding that goal to the wank bank.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on October 20, 2025, 01:40:34 AM
Spent this afternoon babysitting. Resisted shouting what I wanted to, but WTF, glorious result.
<<like>>
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on October 20, 2025, 01:55:01 AM
We are slowly gaining momentum, the bench played its part today and good to see players coming back. My only concern is without Mings we seem vulnerable from corners or any high ball into the box. The new players didn't get minutes, looking forward to see how Emery handles Sancho, if he can get this lads head in the right place we might have a good player.
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on October 20, 2025, 02:58:32 AM
Another (pitchside) angle for Emi's goal. https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1980016101602755002

For me it’s the 2nd Digne touch - less eye catching but the awareness to pop it directly back into Buendia’s path. 👨‍🍳😘
Title: Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 20, 2025, 04:01:10 AM

Anyway watched the game on a phone, whilst standing in the pissing rain watching my lads team. They won a scrappy affair 3-2, with the final whistle going on both games at the same time. Home to dry off, a lovely lasagne and hot cup of tea..a good Sunday to be alive!!

Haha, me too! My boy’s team won 4-1 in a 2.30 kick off. I was watching on my phone but I felt a bit neglectful so switched to listening on 5Live instead. In the time it took to go from watching to listening, Buendia got our winner.

Lamb kebab, rice and peppers for dinner, and a hot cup of tea. Lovely!
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