Aston Villa v Manchester City Post-Match Thread

[eastie]

Back in sunny lancs, was a joy to eat KFC at Keele services with my 3 boys in blakcurrant and white, surrounded by plastic mancs traveling south and genuine and generous city fans.
My 9 year old called at half time when saying were not out of it.  Of course we were dominated for long periods, but no one can deny the team and squad have spirit and desire to succeed as a collective,  confidence will grow and we will start dominating games against lesser opponents.  Long way to go....but as I told them when leaving the stadium...that's the joy of AVFC...

Indeed , its moments like today's equaliser and winner that make it all worthwhile - the lows may be desperate but the highs are tremendous

[pauliewalnuts]

I would. It back a competition over who could out do the next person with utter bollocks such as "record defeat" or "1-7" and "I would snap your hand off for a 0-2 defeat" not to mention "I am glad I fucked my ticket off!1!" style posts.

Craven cowardice of the worst kind, not fucking worthy of the majesty of Aston Villa Football Club.

Overly negative and possibly melodramatic.

Just a bit. 

It can be annoying when folks go into hyperbole mode, but that goes for overly optimistic too.  We're all guilty of it from time to time.   

Yup, it works both ways - personally I find all that going on about people being "pants wetters" or "bed wetters" to be irritating, as well.

[hilts_coolerking]

That's an awesome photo.  Imagine what that must feel like.

[adrenachrome]

Well, that was unexpected. Good to see Lambert pick a team for the occasion. It was essential we competed with them physically at least so bringing in Baker and Sylla was justified. I also think Bowery played a good little cameo for the short time he was on the field, using his physique to break up their momentum. City are complaining they were robbed but for all their possession and corners they only had three shots on target, the same as us.

Quite right, Big Dick.

And may I thank you, one more time, for pole axing Beelzebub all those years ago.

[UK Redsox]

Just seen the goals again with Trevor doing the commentary.

Dear Mr Francis, if part of your body is level with the last man when the ball is played, you're not offside. Also, it doesn't matter a flying fcuk where you are when you actually receive the ball.

[Ron Manager]

I would. It back a competition over who could out do the next person with utter bollocks such as "record defeat" or "1-7" and "I would snap your hand off for a 0-2 defeat" not to mention "I am glad I fucked my ticket off!1!" style posts.

Craven cowardice of the worst kind, not fucking worthy of the majesty of Aston Villa Football Club.

Last week you stated certain posters were 'moronic' for stating their views. This week other posters are accused of 'craven cowardice' for once again stating their views.

That is what a forum is for.  You are welcome to your opinion. Others are welcome to theirs.

[ciggiesnbeer]

By the way, IMHO Man City fans are easily the classiest when we beat them or when they beat us out of the expensive sides. Not much whining and usually a congratulations.

[Legion]

By the way, IMHO Man City fans are easily the classiest when we beat them or when they beat us out of the expensive sides. Not much whining and usually a congratulations.

They're a pretty decent bunch compared to the rest of the "Super-six".

[ciggiesnbeer]

Oh and yeah, Trevor Francis is a good enough commentator but he really should just ask Yaya Toure out on a date and have done with it. His man crush on him is just painful to listen to.

[pauliewalnuts]

By the way, IMHO Man City fans are easily the classiest when we beat them or when they beat us out of the expensive sides. Not much whining and usually a congratulations.

They're a pretty decent bunch compared to the rest of the "Super-six".

Probably because they have the most recent memories of being shit themselves.

[Damo70]

I thought Lambert got his team selection and tactics spot on. I thought we were better in the first half than most on here have given us credit for. Although we, as usual, gave the ball away cheaply far too often. We had clearly set out to be solid and the challenge in the second half was to remain solid but be able to come back from being a goal behind. Bacuna was excellent for the second league game running. I am far from being a KEA fan but that was the best I have seen him play. Tony M looked far better than against Norwich. Vlaar, Clark and Baker were all good and playing all three is clearly a good option in the right games. The passion that Guzan and Weimann show whilst wearing the shirt is something money can't buy. Great game, great result and a great atmosphere. Let's go into the international break with three points off Hull and see against Spurs and Everton how big this home win has been psychologically.

[pauliewalnuts]

Just seen the goals again with Trevor doing the commentary.

Dear Mr Francis, if part of your body is level with the last man when the ball is played, you're not offside. Also, it doesn't matter a flying fcuk where you are when you actually receive the ball.

That's not right, surely?

Part of your body can be onside, but you can still be offside. It is where the most advanced part of your body which you can legally score with that matters.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I loved it today.
Intense, and never gave up hope 'cos I thought THEY were working hard to produce very little, while we just held on.
2nd half was so immense I couldn't sit down - literally - and surprised a few of my neighbours by swearing at volume - something I've not done before where I sit (stand!).
Really proud of the way we worked our socks off 2nd half and pleased that we had "the rub of the green" when it came to a few decisions - unusual against the top sides and you could see that in the reaction of the Man City players throughout. Rules is rules, but they clearly didn't think they applied to them.
Tough shit city; you got beat by a passionate group of players today who may not play the fancy stuff that you do, but took it to you and never backed down.
Proud Villain!
Love the pic of Weimann enjoying his goal with the Holte End!

[ciggiesnbeer]

By the way, IMHO Man City fans are easily the classiest when we beat them or when they beat us out of the expensive sides. Not much whining and usually a congratulations.

They're a pretty decent bunch compared to the rest of the "Super-six".

Probably because they have the most recent memories of being shit themselves.

Sounds right. Anyway I respect them and the shite they have had to endure for years. I genuinely hope they do well next week.

[UK Redsox]

Ya Ya was not a happy bunny when Villa actually started competing with him in the second half. He should have had at least a booking for his attempted elbow and then a second yellow and red for his kick out.