Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on December 06, 2025, 02:25:15 PM
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Never in doubt.
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Fucking magnificent
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holyyyy shiiiittttt
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Wow.
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It's on.
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YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Fuck! Yes! Fucking yes!
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Outstanding .
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This house just went slightly mental - the dog is barking his head off and me and the lad just stopped shouting.
Well done you Villa beauties
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Oh my days!!!!
The boys!!!!
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Woop woop! Top half finish(*) may be on this year.
* = Last time we beat Arse and talked title challenge, we shit the bed and went on a bad run. Not even contemplating it.
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My hand is shaking on the mouse. Fucking hell.
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What a game
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Crying here.That's in the top three performances I've ever seen
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OMG! I screamed so loud. I might get kicked out of my hotel room now
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Absolutely beautiful.
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The photo of people leaving Villa Park early will live regretting that decision. What a way to win it.
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The winner
https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1997312005384896756
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Buendia...what a season
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Unai Emery, I am a man in my 40s but I want to have your babies
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As other have said; unreal
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This team is the real deal isn't it? Imagine if we didn't have such a shocking start to the season.
So glad it's working out so well for Buendia too. I've been rooting for him since he joined.
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what a manager. what a team. what a crowd
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I was just slagging off McCoist but he called us "the Villa" so he's forgiven
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speechless still
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Emi Buendia is a fucking madman.
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Get the fuck in!!!!!!!!!!
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The photo of people leaving Villa Park early will live regretting that decision. What a way to win it.
I never understand that in a game like that
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Physically shaking with adrenaline. Well in ,Villa. Fucking love ya.
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I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but I think we might not get relegated this season. There’s a long way to go and I don’t want to take anything for granted. But we’ve put ourselves in a decent place to avoid the drop.
Fuck. Me.
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Tremendous from the TNT commentars at the end. Just silence and letting the crowd cheer. They might have been speechless as their fave lost but it was still the best commentary decidion made for whatever reason.
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I think I've woken up the neighbours' baby in the flat above mine.
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Tha villa players when Buendia scored, the went totally mental about getting to Buendia to celebrate :)
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Well, we've had worse days.
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Unbelievable stuff, what a way to win it. Played brilliantly today too. They had a spell after half time when they were on top but that aside we dominated. Rogers was outstanding. Huge impact off the bench, Bogarde developing at a huge rate and what more to say about Buendia!
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Best end of any game ever.
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still shaking.....
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Deserved.
Would have been gutted wit my a draw
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Eze always scores, Villa always shit the bed. Not with this Villa.
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I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but I think we might not get relegated this season. There’s a long way to go and I don’t want to take anything for granted. But we’ve put ourselves in a decent place to avoid the drop.
Fuck. Me.
Steady on now
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still shaking.....
Same.
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42,800 must be our best gate since May '94?
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Best end of any game ever.
Promise you this is true.
When we went 2-0 to Brighton in my head I thought, when was the last time we won from 2-0 down?
Then going into injury time today I thought, when did we last score a late winner?
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME WE WON THE LEAGUE? 8)
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Due to the disastrous summer window, both Emis had to stay at the club when it was thought both would leave.
You know what, I am pretty happy they stayed.
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I’m on a train with an empty carriage except for one bloke.
I think I scared the shit out of him when we scored.
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YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Fuck! Yes! Fucking yes!
Yes, yes, fucking yes.
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Deserved.
Would have been gutted wit my a draw
It certainly ebbed and flowed. we shaded first half they came back second half and we were hanging on for abit then came again !
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Wow did not expect that - on we march.
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Think that’s my favourite Villa moment in 30 years!
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Oh my days I can't believe it. I'd have been delighted with a point. Years ago it would have been Arse this did this to us. EMERY IS A GENIUS.
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Absolutely fantastic.
And under UFCC rules we’re World champions!
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My thoughts for Martin Keown at this time
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Abolutely Magnificient..
Love you Villa..
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My hand is shaking on the mouse. Fucking hell.
If you could just move it an inch to the left, that would be GREAT.
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Deserved.
Would have been gutted wit my a draw
It certainly ebbed and flowed. we shaded first half they came back second half and we were hanging on for abit then came again !
For me they had a 10-15minute spell at the start and then similar after half time but otherwise we were in control and looked the most likely to score a 2nd in the last 20.
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Meanwhile in lala land.
#7,137
wolvesnl
Has a lot to say
Amazing from Villa. Incredible what happens when you keep your best players and give them a good manager.
Absolutely no reason why we couldn’t be in the top four with the players we’ve had over the last four years.
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That was outrageous!! Unbelievable!! Feel like Villa never do that! I am over the moon!!
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What a result. A cracking game - I thought we were excellent and great to see us really going at them right to the end.
And what an end - kind of thing that normally happens to Villa - what a buzz!
UTFV - Get In
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I haven't had a drink for three weeks - guess what I'm doing tonight
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The kind of game you absolutely HATE to lose. Hahaha!
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Wonder what those who left early and got as far as The Holte Pub thought when they heard the noise ?
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The most impressive thing is we completely deserved it.
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Absolutely fcukin chuffed! 🥳🥳🥳
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Awesome Villa, just awesome
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Do you want to bet against us....?
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TNT, poor old Arsenal lets feel sorry for Martin. Any Villa stuff guys?
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AFTV, suck on that.
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We play so well with the box midfield.
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If you're going to have one of these stupid early Saturday kick-offs, winning it like that is the way to go.
What a fucking amazing way to start the weekend.
I love this team.
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Brilliant result and a top game between 2 very good teams.
Just remember though that our first was a centre back crossing to a full back.
TNT gave motm to odegaard who was decent but for me Kamars, Tielemans and Rogers were all better.
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What an ending, unbelievable performance from the Villa boys.
UP THE VILLA
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TNT gave motm to odegaard who was decent but for me Kamars, Tielemans and Rogers were all better.
Did they really? Bloody hell. I agree with your choices.
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That photo, the smiles on the faces of the players, brilliant.
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Wonderful, wonderful stuff!
I wasn't happy when Dirk and Sancho came on, but both were absolutely superb! As was the whole team. I shall not question you again, Lord of Darkness!
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10 points from safety by my reckoning.
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I need a lie down.
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Holy shit, what a game. Best performance of the season for me.
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Sitting here in a Sports bar 1am in the morning I feel full of joy and full of Villa. I did a full David Pleat around the room when Emi poked it in. Makes up for the miserable day at the Gabba.
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TNT gave motm to odegaard who was decent but for me Kamars, Tielemans and Rogers were all better.
Did they really? Bloody hell. I agree with your choices.
Well it was Keown's choice, so no surprise there
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Come on you Villa boys. Superb performance.
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TNT gave motm to odegaard who was decent but for me Kamars, Tielemans and Rogers were all better.
Did they really? Bloody hell. I agree with your choices.
Well it was Keown's choice, so no surprise there
Odegaard was very good, but the whole MOM thing before the final whistle is nonsense.
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Nuts, awesome.
A very high quality (if breathless) game. It was pretty even but if one side edged it, it was us.
Rogers MoM for me, though this was the definition of a team effort.
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10 points from safety by my reckoning.
Yes it is. Mustn't lose our heads now. ;)
I'm still stunned!!!!
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Quite enjoyed that.
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Ha!
https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1997321197575369129
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Shame with the way we won it that Cash's well taken goal has been forgotten. So just a big up for him and taking a very good first time effort.
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I don't mind these Saturday 12.30 kick off games.
Great fight from all the lads and no shortage of skill either.
As for Arsenal, I'm off to play a bit of Gil Scott-Heron.
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Shame with the way we won it that Cash's well taken goal has been forgotten. So just a big up for him and taking a very good first time effort.
There's a wonderful photo of Cash scoring, doing a Brian Little flying in the air. Cracking finish.
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Is this real?
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Shame with the way we won it that Cash's well taken goal has been forgotten. So just a big up for him and taking a very good first time effort.
There's a wonderful photo of Cash scoring, doing a Brian Little flying in the air. Cracking finish.
This is the closest to that I can find.
(https://static.standard.co.uk/2025/12/06/13/27/mattycash06122025a-jpg.jpeg?trim=44,0,116,0&quality=75&auto=webp&width=1000)
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That was incredible.
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The way we hunted down and kept the ball in motion for our winning goal was simply magnificent, and I think involved all of our subs. Including Sancho.
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The winner
https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1997312005384896756
I've watched this so many times. Bogarde running to the corner flag on his own as the Buendia and the rest run to the halfway line. Torres, McGinn and the others off the bench to hug. Buendia pointing to someone and thumping his chest. Fans on the track on the northstand. Five Arsenal players flat out in the box (three of them were collapsing in despair). The just total roar of 40k fans with no commentary for 40 seconds. The two fans holding each other looking shocked.
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I shouted so loud when Li'l Emi's shot went in that Mrs Rodders leapt from the shower and ran downstairs to make sure an ambulance wasn't needed, only to find me with tears rolling and unable to speak. I could only point at the screen to reassure her!
The game was played with such intensity for the whole 95' that I thought we'd eventually tire, have a brain fart and open the floodgates, but no - I fucking love the Villa and so clearly do Unai and the players.
I'm having a massive brandy and soda. Cheers everyone 🥃
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I shouted so loud when Li'l Emi's shot went in that Mrs Rodders leapt from the shower and ran downstairs to make sure an ambulance wasn't needed, only to find me with tears rolling and unable to speak. I could only point at the screen to reassure her!
The game was played with such intensity for the whole 95' that I thought we'd eventually tire, have a brain fart and open the floodgates, but no - I fucking love the Villa and so clearly do Unai and the players.
I'm having a massive brandy and soda. Cheers everyone 🥃
Beautiful.
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Unai Emery, I am a man in my 40s but I want to have your babies
You'll have to fight me off.
I love this team, love this manager. Not a hint of settling for a point late on. We have all watched decades of us behaving like second class citizens against the best teams in the league. Now we are one of them and act like it.
The fact that we is doing it with several players whose careers looked dead and buried with us at various points is even better.
This is why we all love football and this club, absolutely magic!
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YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Fuck! Yes! Fucking yes!
No, you x
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What a result.
Villa have absolutely everything don’t they. Great team, Manager, Stadium, Atmosphere etc etc.
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Brilliant result and a top game between 2 very good teams.
Just remember though that our first was a centre back crossing to a full back.
TNT gave motm to odegaard who was decent but for me Kamars, Tielemans and Rogers were all better.
Henry Winter posting on X:
Aston Villa terrific. Rogers easily man of the match, outstanding throughout, constant threat with the ball at his feet. Tielemans bossed midfield. Good full-backs. Buendia so calm amidst penalty-box chaos to win it. #AVLARS
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...Buendia so calm amidst penalty-box chaos to win it. #AVLARS
So was Kamara. Snagged the ball from the Arse player whilst both were on the floor and nonchantly dragged it away. Other lesser players would have just continued trying to kick it on the floor.
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Brilliant result and a top game between 2 very good teams.
Just remember though that our first was a centre back crossing to a full back.
Yeah, it’s unsustainable.
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Shame with the way we won it that Cash's well taken goal has been forgotten. So just a big up for him and taking a very good first time effort.
There's a wonderful photo of Cash scoring, doing a Brian Little flying in the air. Cracking finish.
This is the closest to that I can find.
(https://static.standard.co.uk/2025/12/06/13/27/mattycash06122025a-jpg.jpeg?trim=44,0,116,0&quality=75&auto=webp&width=1000)
Guardian Minute by Minute 36 mins.
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I shouted so loud when Li'l Emi's shot went in that Mrs Rodders leapt from the shower and ran downstairs to make sure an ambulance wasn't needed, only to find me with tears rolling and unable to speak. I could only point at the screen to reassure her!
The game was played with such intensity for the whole 95' that I thought we'd eventually tire, have a brain fart and open the floodgates, but no - I fucking love the Villa and so clearly do Unai and the players.
I'm having a massive brandy and soda. Cheers everyone 🥃
Brilliant, Rodders! Enjoy!
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Ta da
Sat 6th Dec, 12.30 KO
2-1
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That was rather enjoyable. The Holte was absolutely bouncing on the way out.
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Arsenal fans represent the pinnacle of undeserved entitlement. Which is why watching this is just delightful. Enjoy.
https://x.com/mohqoshin/status/1997313937147363495?s=46
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Does anyone know if the games are replayed in full anywhere?
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Arsenal fans represent the pinnacle of undeserved entitlement. Which is why watching this is just delightful. Enjoy.
https://x.com/mohqoshin/status/1997313937147363495?s=46
Don't you just love to see it?
Professional wankers.
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Absolutely fucking massive.
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Arsenal fans represent the pinnacle of undeserved entitlement. Which is why watching this is just delightful. Enjoy.
https://x.com/mohqoshin/status/1997313937147363495?s=46
Don't you just love to see it?
Professional wankers.
Entitled professional wankers.
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Does anyone know if the games are replayed in full anywhere?
It's on Discovery+, if you have that.
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The way we hunted down and kept the ball in motion for our winning goal was simply magnificent, and I think involved all of our subs. Including Sancho.
We were brilliantly brave in the last 10 mins. Kept Arsenal under pressure and of course absolutely overwhelmed them in that final scramble.
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Great victory.
Just think for the first time in ever practically every team on the globe would think 'Villa Away - shit'
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The Holte End just went fooking mental mental mental, limbs everyone, just incredible, home but only just coming down, we are in the mix.
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A fantastic well-deserved victory! Proud of the whole team on and off the pitch.
Shame for the Arse fans in K2 on their big day out...not!
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What a finish to the game! Thought the chance had gone, but it fell perfectly for Emi and euphoria erupted. I was fully expecting the VAR official to be combing through the footage for minutes trying to find a way to rule it out, but it was pretty painless in the end.
I think it's been noticeable this season in the games against Manchester City and Arsenal that we have been able to keep tje ball as well as they have for decent periods of play. We couldn't really do that before against those sort of teams and would spend long periods without the ball.
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What a finish to the game! Thought the chance had gone, but it fell perfectly for Emi and euphoria erupted. I was fully expecting the VAR official to be combing through the footage for minutes trying to find a way to rule it out, but it was pretty painless in the end.
I think it's been noticeable this season in the games against Manchester City and Arsenal that we have been able to keep tje ball as well as they have for decent periods of play. We couldn't really do that before against those sort of teams and would spend long periods without the ball.
Very true.
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Does anyone know if the games are replayed in full anywhere?
On TnT. Go to their main footy channel (521 on Virgin) press ok and scroll back to the time when their programme started, select watch.