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Title: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 06:47:44 PM
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Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 06:49:12 PM
He lives!

Hope he gets a really good reception.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 29, 2026, 06:49:36 PM
Well well. Elliott starts.

Would've preferred Onana to be rested but needs must I guess
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 06:50:43 PM
Genuine mad ting.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 29, 2026, 06:52:47 PM
Strong!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 29, 2026, 06:53:00 PM
Onana playing is terrifying. Could we not have played Konsa right back and Bogarde centre mid?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 29, 2026, 06:53:03 PM
That's something to phone home about.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 29, 2026, 06:53:49 PM
A new number 9!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 06:53:59 PM
Guessand obviously going!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 06:54:09 PM
Ellie goal incoming.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TelfordVilla on January 29, 2026, 06:55:06 PM
No no no. Not Onana
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 06:55:25 PM
Just as I predicted in the pre-match thread, interesting line-up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2026, 06:56:15 PM
Who is this Elliott bloke?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 29, 2026, 06:56:41 PM
If he has a blinder and forces his way back into recognition for the league, I wonder if Emery would be tempted by the fee?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 29, 2026, 06:57:33 PM
Assume Mellberg not on the bench? I can only see their first team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on January 29, 2026, 06:57:41 PM
Get the game won and then Onanna off. Hopefully Elliott gets a great reception. Want top two.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 06:58:39 PM
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Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 29, 2026, 06:59:19 PM
Ta.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 29, 2026, 06:59:23 PM
If Onana gets injured that will go down as a massive fuck up.  Fingers crossed he doesn’t. 

Elliot! Wow. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 29, 2026, 07:00:41 PM
Assume Mellberg not on the bench? I can only see their first team.

Eh? Another old boy signed for us? Must be getting on a bit now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 07:02:01 PM
Assume Mellberg not on the bench? I can only see their first team.

Eh? Another old boy signed for us? Must be getting on a bit now.

His son, John, is on the books at Salzburg. But has been out injured.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 07:03:20 PM
Assume Mellberg not on the bench? I can only see their first team.

He's out injured atm. Plus his dad wouldn't let him play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 29, 2026, 07:04:39 PM
Onana wtf?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 29, 2026, 07:04:48 PM
Why are we playing Onana?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2026, 07:05:16 PM
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fuck knows what that formation is. And why is the keeper not standing in the middle of the goal?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Villafirst on January 29, 2026, 07:06:33 PM
A bit concerning that Onana is starting. Just give him 60 minutes max! Interesting on Guessand's omission?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 07:07:44 PM
A bit concerning that Onana is starting. Just give him 60 minutes max! Interesting on Guessand's omission?

Just confirms that he's definitely off to Palace, really.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pelty on January 29, 2026, 07:07:50 PM
I cannot believe Onana is playing. Poor decision imo.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 07:07:51 PM
Shame Brummie John not making an appearance.

Fancy us to score a few tonight, 4-0 (Watkins 2, Emi B, Jimoh-Aloba)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on January 29, 2026, 07:07:57 PM
Tim Trummer...excellent name.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 29, 2026, 07:08:32 PM
I suppose the argument is that we have even less cover for Cash
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 07:09:34 PM
And a good argument too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 07:09:43 PM
I like our team for tonight. Hopefully we can use our bench to the full after a few early goals.
Bravo, Hemmings!
Chapeau Elliott!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 29, 2026, 07:11:11 PM
Suprised big Emi playing as well tbh.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on January 29, 2026, 07:11:59 PM
Happy with that team.


Good to see Hemmings and Harvey.

. Nothing to happen to Onana please
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 07:12:41 PM
Suprised big Emi playing as well tbh.

Plenty of time yet for him to cry off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 07:12:52 PM
Bernd schuster playing for them
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 07:14:04 PM
I suppose the argument is that we have even less cover for Cash

I think we have at least three full backs out on loan.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 29, 2026, 07:14:26 PM
Tim Trummer...excellent name.

Distant relation to Timmy Tahler, the boy who sold his smile.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: caster troy on January 29, 2026, 07:20:43 PM
I’d rather star with 10 than play Onana, this is going to be a nervous watch.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Crown Hill on January 29, 2026, 07:21:10 PM
Well I did call it re Elliott selection and I did think it would be interesting.

It wouldn’t surprise me if we trigger the obligation now Guessand has departed.

The Warehouse appears to be killing off the Witton arms or it maybe a low crowd tonight?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 07:21:37 PM
Be the lowest of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 07:22:32 PM
Be the lowest of the season.

It will be higher than MTA.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 07:22:49 PM
didnt expect martinez  , didnt expect onana  , didnt expert Elliot and didnt expect someone would want guessand 


UTV
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 29, 2026, 07:23:36 PM
Assume Mellberg not on the bench? I can only see their first team.

Eh? Another old boy signed for us? Must be getting on a bit now.

His son, John, is on the books at Salzburg. But has been out injured.

That’s a shame.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 29, 2026, 07:30:48 PM
I cannot believe Onana is playing. Poor decision imo.

It isn’t a poor decision really. We need Onana to regain full match fitness, playing games is the best way to achieve that. If he’s still prone to picking up a recurrence of the injury then he should be excluded completely.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 07:32:19 PM
Tim Trummer...excellent name.

Distant relation to Timmy Tahler, the boy who sold his smile.

His first cousin is Tum Trimmer, the bloke who developed Ozempic.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 07:33:20 PM
I cannot believe Onana is playing. Poor decision imo.

It isn’t a poor decision really. We need Onana to regain full match fitness, playing games is the best way to achieve that. If he’s still prone to picking up a recurrence of the injury then he should be excluded completely.

Agreed. If he were made of glass we shouldn't have bought him. He's not. He'll be fine. Expect him to be replaced by a limping john McGinn at half time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 29, 2026, 07:35:48 PM
Tim trummer Tim trummer Tim Tim teroo, you'll lose to the bastards in claret and blue.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 07:42:09 PM
Another fight tonight to find a stream, can't understand why UEFA really go out of their way to block them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 07:49:58 PM
It's on Discovery+ fyi
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 07:58:57 PM
It's on Discovery+ fyi

Not here it's not, I have Maine Cabin Masters and Wheeler Dealers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 29, 2026, 07:59:32 PM
It's on Discovery+ fyi

You and me baby, we ain't nothin but mammals
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 29, 2026, 07:59:59 PM
Another fight tonight to find a stream, can't understand why UEFA really go out of their way to block them.

Yes, fancy trying to protect their revenue stream. It’s a mystery alright.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:02:00 PM
Welcome to the site Toyah.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:04:06 PM
Welcome to the site Toyah.

Its a mystery?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:04:24 PM
Should be ahead
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 08:04:51 PM
What was Elliott's reception like?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 29, 2026, 08:05:00 PM
At home watching due to lurgy. Steve Sidwell showing his awareness, sayibg good chance for Elliott to out himself in the shop window to get a move this window!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:05:18 PM
What was Elliott's reception like?

Extra cheering apparently.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:06:04 PM
What was Elliott's reception like?

Didn't know he was married, best to ask Eastie.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:06:14 PM
lucky goalie
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 08:06:36 PM
Scorpion save from the RBS goalie
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 08:07:20 PM
Bless, Ty hugging tiny Harvey like he's a mascot. Oooh nearly!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on January 29, 2026, 08:07:49 PM
That is outrageously flukey. Shame for Elliot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 29, 2026, 08:11:51 PM
Think he would have been off had we scored.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 08:11:57 PM
Bogarde is showing he's not a RB, admittedly after only 9 minutes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:12:35 PM
Stop giving it away Villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 08:12:38 PM
Can we get this match thread stickied please?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 08:14:12 PM
Great from Ty
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2026, 08:15:55 PM
This thread not being stickied only ends in a bad place.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 08:16:35 PM
Elliott looks lively - always thought he was a decent player.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 08:17:01 PM
This thread not being stickied only ends in a bad place.

All sorted now, thankfully.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:18:39 PM
Elliott looks lively - always thought he was a decent player.

I always thought he looked hugely promising. To be honest, I'm a bit surprised Emery doesn't fancy him, but I'm not about to doubt the manager's judgement.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 08:19:15 PM
This thread not being stickied only ends in a bad place.

Welcome, new believer. You'll be very unhappy here.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:20:02 PM
Elliott looks lively - always thought he was a decent player.

I always thought he looked hugely promising. To be honest, I'm a bit surprised Emery doesn't fancy him, but I'm not about to doubt the manager's judgement.
I think the whole story might come out one day. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2026, 08:20:20 PM
This thread not being stickied only ends in a bad place.

Welcome, new believer. You'll be very unhappy here.

Haha thank you. I am here for all you jinx merchants. I’m a proper man for all people.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:22:48 PM
Emi saves us
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on January 29, 2026, 08:23:11 PM
Elliott looks lively - always thought he was a decent player.

I always thought he looked hugely promising. To be honest, I'm a bit surprised Emery doesn't fancy him, but I'm not about to doubt the manager's judgement.

I think it's more we don't need to spend 35m in that position, rather than a reflection on the player.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:23:27 PM
Wake the fuck up Villa and stop being sloppy.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 08:23:28 PM
Ridiculous from Emi
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:23:37 PM
It all feels a bit sleepy so far
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 08:23:44 PM
Apparently Robbie Keane is managing a club in this league 😳
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:23:54 PM
onana down . . .   maybe cause he fucked up
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 29, 2026, 08:24:04 PM
These goal alerts on discoveryplus are doing my head in. Can't see how to turn them off on the telly.

Great saves Emi.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: stevo_st on January 29, 2026, 08:24:28 PM
World number 1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 29, 2026, 08:24:44 PM
Hemmings looked nervy for the first 15 but he's settling in now.

Elliott looks very rusty and not really on the same wavelength as the team, other than the early chance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 08:25:18 PM
Another fight tonight to find a stream, can't understand why UEFA really go out of their way to block them.

Yes, fancy trying to protect their revenue stream. It’s a mystery alright.

No flies on you, Percy. Proper gangster! 😉

They're pushing us to go wide all the time. Thankfully we have Big Emi.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:25:40 PM
buendia and ollie quiet
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 08:25:50 PM
Lyon losing.

Top of the league.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2026, 08:25:56 PM
This might be one of those games where we take a while to settle in and hopefully win it second half. Our midfield consists of two players who have barely played first team football. Natural we look a little all over the place at times.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 29, 2026, 08:26:49 PM
Ollie on his heels there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Lizz on January 29, 2026, 08:27:01 PM
Just looked at the BBC site, Prince William's at the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:27:17 PM
You ain't a playmaker Amadou. Maybe lay off the Hollywood passes son!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:27:20 PM
Ollie on his heels there.

Thought he was holding his hamstring.....
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 29, 2026, 08:27:28 PM
buendia and ollie quiet

There's a reason for that, they're stopping us playing down the middle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Holte132 on January 29, 2026, 08:27:40 PM
Commentator suggesting that Douglas Luiz might be wondering why he decided  to leave us!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:28:48 PM
Are there any away fans?
The euro fans normally make a lot of noise
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:28:58 PM
come on luca  you are better than that
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:29:17 PM
Are there any away fans?
The euro fans normally make a lot of noise

Couple of hundred at most.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Hampshire Villa on January 29, 2026, 08:29:39 PM
Commentator suggesting that Douglas Luiz might be wondering why he decided  to leave us!
I think it’s Keown talking shit as usual
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 08:30:22 PM
Gaah, let's get those final balls sorted
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 08:31:03 PM
Incidentally, Ty's first time as captain since the Smith / Gerrard change?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:31:15 PM
Are there any away fans?
The euro fans normally make a lot of noise

Couple of hundred at most.
That’s piss poor.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: stevo_st on January 29, 2026, 08:31:51 PM
Keown talking utter shit again
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:32:08 PM
Incidentally, Ty's first time as captain since the Smith / Gerrard change?

Wasn't he captain last week in Turkey?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:32:33 PM
Incidentally, Ty's first time as captain since the Smith / Gerrard change?

Was he not captain Vs Fenerbahçe?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:32:49 PM
Pretty poor so far against a side that's barely played for yonks.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Skipper_The_Eyechild on January 29, 2026, 08:33:05 PM
Keown talking utter shit again

I take back what I said about Goodman being the worst commentator. It's obviously Keown.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on January 29, 2026, 08:33:20 PM
Bogarde having a mare so far.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on January 29, 2026, 08:33:30 PM
Keown talking utter shit again

Whats he saying now?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Garyth on January 29, 2026, 08:33:59 PM
Are there any away fans?
The euro fans normally make a lot of noise

Has the feel of a pre-season friendly at the moment - trying out new and young players.
Couple of hundred at most.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:34:14 PM
If this tells us anything, it is that Bogarde is not a right-back.  He plays way better in midfield.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:34:33 PM
bogarde poor so far
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chap on January 29, 2026, 08:34:41 PM
Keown talking utter shit again

Whats he saying now?
Thankfully not on my stream
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 29, 2026, 08:34:56 PM
Agreed, not the best from Bogarde so far.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:35:30 PM
0-1 another gift
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:35:36 PM
Hemmings looks comfortable at this level, although he needs to take fewer touches.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:35:45 PM
What have you done Tyrone
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:36:21 PM
Mings doing a Mings.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:36:28 PM
Ironic after he talked about how his concentration drops and he's working on it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:36:29 PM
Giving it away. Team is just too weakened.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:36:31 PM
I was watching a video of an owl and looked up and saw they’d scored.

Total fools
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Hampshire Villa on January 29, 2026, 08:36:35 PM
Oh dear
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 08:36:35 PM
We're missing Guessand.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 29, 2026, 08:36:36 PM
Holy shit. What a fuck up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:36:39 PM
All our own work
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 08:37:02 PM
That was very, very clumsy from Mings.

His brain just completely switched off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 29, 2026, 08:37:17 PM
Fuck off with the massive lapses.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 29, 2026, 08:37:25 PM
That's a shocker, time to wake up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:37:39 PM
I’m glad to see that Mings still presses the self-destruct button again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 08:37:43 PM
FUMIN’
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:37:49 PM
Best Mings drops his usual clanger in this game. Rather than a big game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:37:55 PM
Just as Lyon equalise.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 08:37:59 PM
I think Ty caught his studs in the turf

I wonder if that was even going in?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:38:00 PM
Ollie off Rogers on
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 08:38:07 PM
Shite
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:38:08 PM
Im not even shocked .. we do these things.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:38:13 PM
Come on Villa, the future King is present!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 29, 2026, 08:38:30 PM
That was beyond laughable. We could not have fucked that up more if we tried
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 08:38:32 PM
Mings needs hooking. Put Bizot at CB
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:38:50 PM
Told you Ollie was holding his hammy.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 08:38:57 PM
Yay. Another injury
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 08:39:01 PM
Oh FFS Ollie injured now too
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:39:05 PM
Have the players had a bet on us losing?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Holte132 on January 29, 2026, 08:39:12 PM
3rd in the table now
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 08:39:21 PM
Bogarde is showing he's not a RB, admittedly after only 9 minutes.
I repeat that ...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:39:27 PM
These injuries are now ridiculous
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:39:29 PM
Jesus fucking Christ. Another injury.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:39:46 PM
Well,now we know why Watkins has been half wack
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:39:52 PM
We know he isn't from previous times he has played there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 08:39:55 PM
Will be out for a month or so at least.

Clearly done his hamstring.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on January 29, 2026, 08:40:05 PM
Been a while since Mings did a Mings but there you go, it's still always there, ready to rear it's head.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:40:11 PM
We're completely off it so far
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 08:40:18 PM
Come on Villa, the future King is present!

We need to peg them back.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: NorthYvillan on January 29, 2026, 08:40:27 PM
Mings needs hooking. Put Bizot at CB

Torres dropped an equally big clanger vs Everton
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:40:30 PM
We look absolutely shite
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Skipper_The_Eyechild on January 29, 2026, 08:40:31 PM
Watkins going off only increasing SE's Sterling theory.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: DaveD on January 29, 2026, 08:40:37 PM
How very Tyrone Mings. Absolutely imperious and then just turns off and gives a goal away. That's why he can't start for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:40:53 PM
bogarde did well there 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:40:57 PM
Shite so far, because the midfield is all over the shop.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Holte132 on January 29, 2026, 08:41:02 PM
Been a while since Mings did a Mings but there you go, it's still always there, ready to rear it's head.

He hasn't played that much recently!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 08:41:36 PM
Mings needs hooking. Put Bizot at CB

Torres dropped an equally big clanger vs Everton

Thanks for the reminder. I’ll let Tyrone know.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 29, 2026, 08:41:41 PM
We need to inject some urgency and concentration here. This is very very poor. No control of the game at all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: caster troy on January 29, 2026, 08:41:54 PM
Watkins shouldnt have started this game, so frustrating.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:42:15 PM
and now the commentators are fucking me off
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:42:36 PM
They look sharper,considering they haven't played for over a month
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 08:43:14 PM
and now the commentators are fucking me off

Not this thread!?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 08:43:33 PM
Let's be honest, we're going to be treating this like a training game and mainly trying not to get injured, whereas they're going all out to win.

So it's not really surprising.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:43:51 PM
Buendia has been absolutely shite tonight.  Not even trying.  Pulling out of tackles.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 08:43:53 PM
Will be out for a month or so at least.

Clearly done his hamstring.

Current scene Chez Smirker:

(https://i.giphy.com/10hO3rDNqqg2Xe.webp)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 08:44:10 PM
Buendia has been absolutely shite tonight.  Not even trying.  Pulling out of tackles.

Genuinely forgotten he was playing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 29, 2026, 08:44:11 PM
Can't remember our last shot at goal. Was it Elliott in the first minute.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 29, 2026, 08:44:19 PM
This midfield is absolutely garbage but let's be real, it was expected with our injury crisis. Another match, another injury ::)

Watkins will probably be out for 2 months knowing our luck.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 29, 2026, 08:44:32 PM
They look sharper,considering they haven't played for over a month
Surely they played last week like everyone else.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on January 29, 2026, 08:44:47 PM
This is really, really bad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 29, 2026, 08:44:52 PM
We've played really poor at home in Europe so far. Not sure if it's just conservation of energy but we've not been fluid at all in any game. Fenerbache was our best performance I thought by miles.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 29, 2026, 08:45:02 PM
Buendia has been absolutely shite tonight.  Not even trying.  Pulling out of tackles.

Doing his job, told not to get injured.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rory on January 29, 2026, 08:45:04 PM
Will be out for a month or so at least.

Clearly done his hamstring.

Current scene Chez Smirker:

(https://i.giphy.com/10hO3rDNqqg2Xe.webp)

Smirker, you own a zebra? That's amazing!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:45:14 PM
They look sharper,considering they haven't played for over a month
Surely they played last week like everyone else.
Oh yeah.Must be the league programme
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 29, 2026, 08:45:16 PM
Hemmings isn't up to this. Saying that, none of them are.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:45:22 PM
This has the same feeling as Monaco and Go Ahead Eagles.

We’re just not with it at all
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 29, 2026, 08:45:52 PM
Onana as the most experienced midfielder isnt' exactly pulling up trees either!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:46:11 PM
how many times will he mention how shit they are away from home
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 08:46:52 PM
Why are the RBS fans booing Sancho?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:46:57 PM
Can't remember our last shot at goal. Was it Elliott in the first minute.

We apparently had three shots on target according to the BBC but that has been like that from very early on. In that time they have went from 1 off target to 8 with 4 on target.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:47:13 PM
Onana will probably get injured here. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on January 29, 2026, 08:47:13 PM
This has the same feeling as Monaco and Go Ahead Eagles.

We’re just not with it at all
Brugge
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on January 29, 2026, 08:47:19 PM
Had a feeling we wouldn't turn up tonight
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:47:36 PM
This has the same feeling as Monaco and Go Ahead Eagles.

We’re just not with it at all
Brugge

I had erased that one from my memory.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2026, 08:47:48 PM
This has the same feeling as Monaco and Go Ahead Eagles.

We’re just not with it at all
Brugge

With the Mings clanger and everything
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:47:53 PM
Is the pitch running a bit slow?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on January 29, 2026, 08:48:01 PM
Shocking. Better football at my local park!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:48:11 PM
Salzburg have failed to beat an English side in their previous 8 attempts. We seem determined to end that run for them as this is shit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 08:48:16 PM
Will be out for a month or so at least.

Clearly done his hamstring.

Current scene Chez Smirker:

(https://i.giphy.com/10hO3rDNqqg2Xe.webp)

My solicitor has advised me not to comment at this time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 08:48:23 PM
Why are the RBS fans booing Sancho?

They're big Sanson Carrasco fans.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 29, 2026, 08:48:26 PM
Is the pitch running a bit slow?
everything is
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on January 29, 2026, 08:48:31 PM
Glad I didn't pay to watch this shite.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 29, 2026, 08:48:54 PM
Utterly shit half. Like a pre season friendly for the bomb squad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 08:48:58 PM
I’m going for a piss. I usually miss a goal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 08:49:03 PM
Will be out for a month or so at least.

Clearly done his hamstring.

Current scene Chez Smirker:

(https://i.giphy.com/10hO3rDNqqg2Xe.webp)

My solicitor has advised me not to comment at this time.

Is that him in the zebra suit?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 08:49:04 PM
We're already through.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: LeonW on January 29, 2026, 08:49:13 PM
After the first 20 mins it’s been a really really sloppy performance from us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on January 29, 2026, 08:49:22 PM
Sancho and Elliot look like competition winners.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:49:38 PM
cash needs to come on ..   
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 08:49:40 PM
It's like watching Martinez plus 10 Guessands.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 29, 2026, 08:49:41 PM
I’m not sure if it the attacking side of the midfield is the problem.
Its more we can defend
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chap on January 29, 2026, 08:50:01 PM
We're already through.
Is the correct answer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on January 29, 2026, 08:50:14 PM
We're already through.

Finish top 2 and we get second leg at home all the way through the knockouts
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 08:50:22 PM
Sancho and Elliot look like competition winners.

Elliott, to be fair to him, has spent the last four months sat at home in his underpants, watching Loose Women, wanking into a mug and crying.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:50:33 PM
Sancho and Elliot look like competition winners.
I'm quite shocked at how poor Elliot is.I mean I know he hasn't had game time,but even so
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:51:15 PM
We're already through.

Finish top 2 and we get second leg at home all the way through the knockouts

And the win would give us more money now, and in future UEFA competitions.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 29, 2026, 08:51:21 PM
Half time. I’ve got to be up at 3:45 and I think I might miss the second half on the basis of what I’ve just been watching
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 29, 2026, 08:51:26 PM
Sancho and Elliot look like competition winners.
I'm quite shocked at how poor Elliot is.I mean I know he hasn't had game time,but even so

Maybe this is why Emery hasn’t given him a run.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:51:31 PM
Finishing top 2 makes a big difference. And it's always good to not be utter shit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 29, 2026, 08:51:41 PM
We’re lacking in intensity across the board so far. Way off it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rory on January 29, 2026, 08:51:42 PM
Will be out for a month or so at least.

Clearly done his hamstring.

Current scene Chez Smirker:

(https://i.giphy.com/10hO3rDNqqg2Xe.webp)

My solicitor has advised me not to comment at this time.

Is that him in the zebra suit?

No, that's a real zebra! You can't prove otherwise!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 08:51:44 PM
Emery running off like he was late for a plane to Madrid
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 08:51:52 PM
Half time. I’ve got to be up at 3:45 and I think I might miss the second half on the basis of what I’ve just been watching

I’d have been asleep 3 hours by now if I had that early start
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 29, 2026, 08:52:17 PM
Sancho and Elliot look like competition winners.

They kind of are.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 29, 2026, 08:52:37 PM
Emery running off like he was late for a plane to Madrid

Oh do behave. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 29, 2026, 08:53:06 PM
How can Sancho and Elliott not pass the stupid ball!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:53:32 PM
We had them worried for 60 seconds.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 08:53:35 PM
What was wrong with Watkins?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 08:53:58 PM
What was wrong with Watkins?

Hamstring
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 08:54:08 PM
What was wrong with Watkins?

Well...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 29, 2026, 08:54:14 PM
No midfield intensity and now no CF.  Plus a stupid fuck up at the back.  Honestly, another fucking injury?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 29, 2026, 08:54:43 PM
Some of our more experienced players not trying a leg.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 08:54:44 PM
What was wrong with Watkins?

Well...

No.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on January 29, 2026, 08:54:50 PM
That was piss. Think Hemmings off, cash to rb and boarde back in mf. Huge kicks up the arse to Buendia, Elliott and Sancho needed and Onana's playing shit too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: andyh on January 29, 2026, 08:55:05 PM
Fucking rubbish
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: yammers on January 29, 2026, 08:56:00 PM
Who’s playing in the striker role then?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 08:56:09 PM
We're already through.

Finish top 2 and we get second leg at home all the way through the knockouts

I think that is important too . best to have pens at home if happens
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 08:56:23 PM
Either we are going to fall away badly with these injuries, just about keep in touch in which case we could have some very handy players coming back from injury in march April.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on January 29, 2026, 08:56:46 PM
Emery has a system and it is about to bite back. I hope.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:57:19 PM
Rogers came on for Watkins so I suspect they are playing him further forward / false 9. Trouble is we lose his drive and transition from defence to attack now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Baldy on January 29, 2026, 08:57:30 PM
I’m going for a piss. I usually miss a goal.

I go when we pass to Martinez. 45 seconds is usually long enough.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on January 29, 2026, 08:57:43 PM
Let's be honest, we're going to be treating this like a training game and mainly trying not to get injured, whereas they're going all out to win.

So it's not really surprising.

Indeed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 29, 2026, 08:57:59 PM
Thought we weren't too bad early but it went downhill from there culminating in Mings' brain fart.

Losing Ollie is just awful. Ah well Tammy your time has come on Sunday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 08:58:27 PM
Dunno why we don't go long. We've been woeful at the playing out bit
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 29, 2026, 08:58:40 PM
Who’s playing in the striker role then?
no one has been today
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 08:58:46 PM
We're already through.

Finish top 2 and we get second leg at home all the way through the knockouts

Yep, understand that. Not worth risking any other injuries though? Hopefully we'll have a midfield still for the knockouts.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: itbrvilla on January 29, 2026, 08:59:10 PM
How can Sancho and Elliott not pass the stupid ball!
Both atrocious.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 08:59:16 PM
Let's be honest, we're going to be treating this like a training game and mainly trying not to get injured, whereas they're going all out to win.

So it's not really surprising.

Indeed.

Looks like we are going for 5th/6th in the table if that is the case.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 29, 2026, 08:59:41 PM
We look like we have thrown a bunch of players together and that is what has happened.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:00:23 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on January 29, 2026, 09:00:34 PM
See why Emery doesn't fancy Elliot, small player with no speed and can't dribble. The goal was laughable, looked to be going wide until Lindelof nicely tucked it away.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on January 29, 2026, 09:01:21 PM
How can Sancho and Elliott not pass the stupid ball!

I've seen every single Villa player misplace at least one pass, apart from maybe Martinez and Rogers. The latter because he hasn't had the ball. The entire team has been shambolic. Not sure why these two are being picked out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 09:01:44 PM
This is our best chance of winning a trophy unless we end up back in the Conference in future. Giving ourselves an advantage by beating a poor side should be doable even with this lineup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 09:01:46 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.

Every cloud.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 29, 2026, 09:02:10 PM
Do we try to get back into it and risk more injuries or do we ditch the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 09:02:17 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.

Comments like these are like a return to the dark days of the 70s  :(
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 29, 2026, 09:02:21 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.
would you say 'diminutive'? She looks tiny.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:02:34 PM
See why Emery doesn't fancy Elliot, small player with no speed and can't dribble. The goal was laughable, looked to be going wide until Lindelof nicely tucked it away.

Until they showed all the replays, I thought it was going in off the post so I don't pick on Lindelof at all for any of it. ALL Mings.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: steamer on January 29, 2026, 09:03:10 PM
We understand the injuries, but really !
That was dreadful
We fuck about at the back again, Mings reminds us how prone he is to brain farts hey presto they score
Apart from the first 60 secs I dont think we have had a shot on goal
Understand why we wont pay the money for Elliot
Come on Uni, rocket up arses
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on January 29, 2026, 09:03:14 PM
Absolutely comical performance so far.

Tyrone chewing gum and sauntering around casual as fuck is great until you're casual as fuck.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 29, 2026, 09:03:55 PM
We look like we have thrown a bunch of players together and that is what has happened.

Up to the senior players in the team to set the tempo. Feel sorry for Hemmings as he's out of his depth but guy next to him doesn't want to know. Mings and Digne couldn't be arsed either. Only Martinez showing some aggression.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:03:58 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.

Comments like these are like a return to the dark days of the 70s  :(


Hahaha.  Good.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 09:05:49 PM
Dear Lord.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 09:06:37 PM
Ludogrets are leading Nice at h/t and so as things stand RBS are just missing out
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 09:06:42 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.

 would you say 'diminutive'? She looks tiny.

Diminutive? She's 5' 9".

Anyway, as KV noted, it's great to see her back on air after her recent health scare.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 09:06:51 PM
George off. Cash on
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on January 29, 2026, 09:07:16 PM
I hope Unai has unleashed the stats video over half time.
Whatever it takes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:07:16 PM
Here comes Matty
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on January 29, 2026, 09:07:58 PM
And him.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rory on January 29, 2026, 09:08:34 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.
would you say 'diminutive'? She looks tiny.

I had to Google her and saw a picture of her stood next to David Haye and Tony Bellew. Unless she was on stilts, she can't be that short.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 09:09:02 PM
Gorgeous Matty is on, phew for a bit of eye candy!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Holte132 on January 29, 2026, 09:09:32 PM
Gorgeous Matty is on, phew for a bit of eye candy!

Well said!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 29, 2026, 09:09:37 PM
Absolutely comical performance so far.

Tyrone chewing gum and sauntering around casual as fuck is great until you're casual as fuck.

Thomas Frank does that too, grinds my gears.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 09:10:35 PM
0-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 09:10:37 PM
Fußball in der Bibliothek
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 09:10:58 PM
Have to say it’s lovely to see the delectable Laura Woods presenting.

Comments like these are like a return to the dark days of the 70s  :(


Hahaha.  Good.

 ;D
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 29, 2026, 09:11:18 PM
Blimey
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:11:20 PM
Down to 4th. Midlandsland have just scored.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:11:23 PM
Ffs this is shite
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 29, 2026, 09:11:26 PM
that is so poor villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 09:11:36 PM
Dear me, we look very limp.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rory on January 29, 2026, 09:11:48 PM
Gorgeous Matty is on, phew for a bit of eye candy!

You're missing SJM already, aren't you?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 09:11:52 PM
Onana 5 minutes behind...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 29, 2026, 09:11:55 PM
Mings and Onana pathetic
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 29, 2026, 09:12:07 PM
FFS.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: KRS on January 29, 2026, 09:12:12 PM
FFS.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 09:12:17 PM
What a big bag of sick.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 09:12:18 PM
Wow, that's remarkably poor.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:12:27 PM
He had just come on at half time as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 29, 2026, 09:12:29 PM
Don’t know why I’m laughing so much.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Smirker on January 29, 2026, 09:12:32 PM
We've got nothing to play for and they're fighting for their lives.

Ah well. We're still through.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 29, 2026, 09:12:41 PM
Fuck me, this is a transfer window performance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 29, 2026, 09:12:50 PM
Damage limitation now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 29, 2026, 09:12:57 PM
Very poor.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Ianu on January 29, 2026, 09:13:21 PM
It’s always the same. Always the same.

When Unai picks anything other than his first team, it sends a message.

This is not of the utmost importance.

The result then follows..
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mellin on January 29, 2026, 09:13:24 PM
We could actually get battered about 4-0 here.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 09:13:34 PM
I'm glad I went to the trouble of swapping out of a shift for this
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 09:13:35 PM
Gorgeous Matty is on, phew for a bit of eye candy!

You're missing SJM already, aren't you?

Got to get through somehow!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 29, 2026, 09:13:47 PM
We're already through. Doesn't feel like we're really doing our best to win this. Understandably, imho.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 09:13:56 PM
"They really do suffocate you, don't they, Salzburg"

They haven't won a European away game since the Anschluss.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rory on January 29, 2026, 09:13:58 PM
We always seem to lose when I comment in the match thread. I'm going to bugger off, for everybody's sake.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ajmant on January 29, 2026, 09:14:07 PM
We don’t like playing Austrian teams do we.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on January 29, 2026, 09:14:17 PM
Get Rogers and Onana off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:14:25 PM
We are losing to Saltsberg.  Who are they?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 29, 2026, 09:14:35 PM
I imagine we're pissing off a few teams in the 20s places right now with this performance...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:14:46 PM
We always seem to lose when I comment in the match thread. I'm going to bugger off, for everybody's sake.

No, too late, damage is done and you have to stay and suffer like the rest of us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 09:15:25 PM
Go long you fools!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rory on January 29, 2026, 09:15:37 PM
We always seem to lose when I comment in the match thread. I'm going to bugger off, for everybody's sake.

No, too late, damage is done and you have to stay and suffer like the rest of us.

Oh I'll still be reading and suffering. Will just keep my mouth shut and fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2026, 09:15:58 PM
We always seem to lose when I comment in the match thread. I'm going to bugger off, for everybody's sake.

So Long, Farewell.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:16:14 PM
My TNT reception keeps cutting out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: LeeS on January 29, 2026, 09:16:18 PM
Goodnight Vienna
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:16:33 PM
I imagine we're pissing off a few teams in the 20s places right now with this performance...

Apart from finishing money..... they have nothing to play for and yet are shitting right through us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:16:48 PM
Yeo Yeo Yeo has scored
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 29, 2026, 09:17:13 PM
Get Rogers and Onana off.


Yep.  There’s no chance we’re getting back into this and we simply cannot afford any more fucking injuries. Get them off the pitch.
 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on January 29, 2026, 09:17:17 PM
Go long you fools!
to whom?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on January 29, 2026, 09:17:20 PM
Fuck me, this is a transfer window performance.

Well, was this ever going to be more than a pipe and slippers performance?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 09:17:43 PM
I imagine we're pissing off a few teams in the 20s places right now with this performance...

Apart from finishing money..... they have nothing to play for and yet are shitting right through us.

They're playing for the knock out stages? Or have I missed something?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 09:17:48 PM
I imagine we're pissing off a few teams in the 20s places right now with this performance...

Apart from finishing money..... they have nothing to play for and yet are shitting right through us.

They're 1 point from the playoffs so have everything to play for, while relying on other results.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:17:50 PM
Really miss Ollie.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 29, 2026, 09:18:09 PM
Bit better
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 09:18:16 PM
Fuck me, this is a transfer window performance.

Well, was this ever going to be more than a pipe and slippers performance?

It looks more like a bong and pringles performance, let alone pipe and slippers
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:18:23 PM
I imagine we're pissing off a few teams in the 20s places right now with this performance...

Apart from finishing money..... they have nothing to play for and yet are shitting right through us.

There playing for the knock out stages? Or have I missed something?

They are doing what they needed but other teams above them are winning so they are currently still missing out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 09:18:27 PM
They've just gone to 25th
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Jane on January 29, 2026, 09:19:02 PM
Thank you, sorry!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 29, 2026, 09:19:27 PM
Get Rogers and Onana off.

Emery is taking a big risk. I don't see us scoring 1 goal let alone 3.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:20:57 PM
Am I right in thinking we can’t finish lower than 4th?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on January 29, 2026, 09:22:13 PM
Am I right in thinking we can’t finish lower than 4th?

We can drop to 6th when Roma and Braga start winning. Might have been 7th but Ferencvaros would have to come back from 3-0 down.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 29, 2026, 09:22:24 PM
Should be 3-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 29, 2026, 09:22:47 PM
Mings having a horror show
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:23:28 PM
Sancho is dead
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2026, 09:24:06 PM
Am I right in thinking we can’t finish lower than 4th?

We can drop to 6th when Roma and Braga start winning. Might have been 7th but Ferencvaros would have to come back from 3-0 down.

Roma losing?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 29, 2026, 09:24:10 PM
Hopefully this is our bad hour.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2026, 09:24:13 PM
Even Keown agrees with going long
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 29, 2026, 09:24:47 PM
I'd take a draw now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: Chap on January 29, 2026, 09:24:48 PM
Who to?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Salzburg Match Thread
Post by: LeeS on January 29, 2026, 09:25:18 PM
Rogers looks like a man who was told he’d have the night off but then got called in to do a shift.
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