Emi Martinez

[Astnor]

BIG EMI!!!

[taylorsworkrate]

Is it beyond the realms of possibility that Emi knew about that slightly ridiculous rule that yellow cards don't carry over into penalty shootouts?

I'd love that to be the case!

[Border villan]

Not a fan of his behaviour but what a keeper

He got abused all night, his behaviour was superb.

He was loving every minute of the abuse.

[pauliewalnuts]

This guy.

I fucking love him, he's such a twat at times, but he's a fucking winner.

I'm 55 and this guy is one of my favourite Villa players ever, he's so much more than just a brilliant goalkeeper.

[pablo_picasso]

He really is fucking superb.

Not a fan of his behaviour but what a keeper

He got abused all night, his behaviour was superb.

Absolutely. If fans want to give it out, they have to expect some back.

[taylorsworkrate]

He really is fucking superb.

Not a fan of his behaviour but what a keeper

He got abused all night, his behaviour was superb.

Absolutely. If fans want to give it out, they have to expect some back.

In fairness, Emi doesn't ever really need the excuse of the fans giving it out to him! I fucking love him but he'd live in my head rent free if he played against us 

[Mellin]

Not a fan of his behaviour but what a keeper

He got abused all night, his behaviour was superb.

Spot on. Owned the abuse whilst many others would wilt. They must fucking hate him in France 

[AV84]

Is it beyond the realms of possibility that Emi knew about that slightly ridiculous rule that yellow cards don't carry over into penalty shootouts?

I'd love that to be the case!

You would hope so because not one of the people praising his antics now would have been happy to see Olsen coming on for the rest of that shoot out. Or to have to start him in the SF.

[WarszaVillan]

Not a fan of his behaviour but what a keeper

He got abused all night, his behaviour was superb.

He was loving every minute of the abuse.

You don't get the rest without his 'behaviour'. It's a package. I'm a believer mate.

[pauliewalnuts]

Not a fan of his behaviour but what a keeper

He got abused all night, his behaviour was superb.

He was loving every minute of the abuse.

Of course he was, he fucking thrives on it, the more grief they give him, the more likely he is to do something brilliant.

[saunders_heroes]

I fuckin love this man!

[Footy-Vill]

Is it beyond the realms of possibility that Emi knew about that slightly ridiculous rule that yellow cards don't carry over into penalty shootouts?

I'd love that to be the case!

You would hope so because not one of the people praising his antics now would have been happy to see Olsen coming on for the rest of that shoot out. Or to have to start him in the SF.

I don’t know that rule and actually reported my concern for Martinez being booked in the shoot out which was the case and thought he was sent off.

[Marton]

Thank GOD for Emi!
Thanks to Arsenal for letting us have this absolute LEGEND of a keeper at Aston Villa.
Whoever decided that must have made the single worst judgement call in football History!!

Seeing him turn around and dance in front of all those toxic Frenchmen after saving that last pen is the moment of the year. Hell .... Best moment of the century!

[taylorsworkrate]

Is it beyond the realms of possibility that Emi knew about that slightly ridiculous rule that yellow cards don't carry over into penalty shootouts?

I'd love that to be the case!

You would hope so because not one of the people praising his antics now would have been happy to see Olsen coming on for the rest of that shoot out. Or to have to start him in the SF.

I asked in jest really. I don't believe for a second that Emi knew the rule as you could see how panicked he was when the ref went over to him with the card.

I Love Emi and the edge he can give you in situations like that, but to be honest I think referees put up with far too much from him at times.

[PhilVill]

I salute you, Lord Shithouse of Shithousery