THE MAGNIFICENT ASTON VILLA 2-1 LIVERPOOL FA CUP SEMI FINAL POST MATCH THREAD

[garyshawsknee]

I've let it sink in now, we were absolutely great. Back four were in complete control, Cleverley had his best game, Delph was outstanding, Nzogbia played with purpose, Grealish played like an old veteran, had all the time in the world on the ball, they were running scared of Benteke. Reminded me of the 94 league cup final, played with a game plan, and completely out played the so called superior team.

Great day, UTV.

[Risso]

Just got back to my hotel.  Quite simply, that was an amazing day out, from start to finish.  What a superb weekend from start to finish as well.  We were the better side for most of the game today, and deservedly won.  The mosaic looked amazing, I'll try to post a picture in a second.

[Toronto Villa]

in all this shame about Nathan Baker. Gets his chance and falls victim to yet another injury. Looks like he is out for the season now, so Okore and Vlaar (hopefully) the rest of the way. Also hoping Senderos is close to returning.

[Rich6by7]

So proud of the team today. I watched the game in a pub in Moseley with some friends who live there- I expected the crowd to be even between us and Brummie reds, with a few noses looking for trouble. Not a bit of it- a few cheers when they took the lead, pandemonium when we equalised and hugs and handshakes all round at the final whistle. We cheered their skied shots and Richardson's clearance like they were goals for us, and even a nose I know who I bumped into said it was fair play, the better team won.

So pleased for Grealish, I'd have given him the MotM award if it were down to me, but we were immense today, especially in the middle of the park. I was worried when all their early attacks came on the left as I thought they were trying to exploit Bacuna at the back, but we stood firm and battled to a deserved win.

Glad to have rained on the Gerrard parade, delighted that we've exorcised the ghost of 1996, ecstatic that we ended a dismal run of cup results against Liverpool (I think this is the first time we've knocked them out of a cup in the 22 years I've supported Villa, correct me if I'm wrong) and thrilled to bits at a sensational performance that has seen us earn our shot at the FA Cup.

Well done Villa, let's go one better and bring home the Cup!

[The Laughing Policeman]

I think we were a tad fortunate that the real Liverpool didn't turn up today.* 





I'll get me coat.

[PaulWinch again]

Our team is seriously good now. It's not fluke we're very good.

[old man villa fan]

I think we were a tad fortunate that the real Liverpool didn't turn up today.* 





I'll get me coat.

What do you mean, the cheating, diving, moaning Liverpool.

[Ian.]

Happy days.

[Duncan Shaw]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32375376

[CT Villan]

Well I was playing footie this morning so had to tape the game, imagine my disappointment when I realized I'd taped 2 f*ckin hours of HGTV instead of the semi. It's on again later thankfully so will get to enjoy every sweet minute of it

[Toronto Villa]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32375376

look at how happy the big man looks and it wasn't even his goal that was being celebrated. He does love being a Villa player

[Jon Crofts]

We. We're. Magnificent.

That is all.

[Villan For Life]

Such a wonderful performance. TS got the tactics spot on. Delphi & Grealish were immense and the Villa Go Marching On.

[Somniloquism]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32375376

Look at Gerrard. He couldn't even spit properly and has a big globule of drool on his chin at the end.

[Big Dick Edwards]

I thought Cleverely was absolutely superb and just everywhere on the pitch.

This. He didn't get a mention from the pundits. They were too lazy to look further than the obvious candidates of Delph and Grealish but Cleverly was inspirational.