Everton 1-2 Aston Villa Post match thread

[Mister E]

I have eaten my slice of humble pie today for challenging Barkley's inclusion in last night's team on the match thread.
As others have said, a game played at pace against a team that didn't press well enough and a defence lacking a strong and imposing centreback is a joy to watch.
I agree that Konsa has looked a little off it in the last 2 games, but I think that is forgivable given his age and relative lack of experience.
Luiz is a funny one: he largely played well last night but the unnecessary yellow card and the occasional brainfart do him no favours.
Despite how the game panned out, I'd like to have seen more of Davis against that Everton defence: I think he'd have given them a really hard time, alongside Watkins.

[Meanwood Villa]

I’m worried about john e’s hangover. I decided to not have a drink last night. I drink far too quickly watching the Villa games on tv. I think it’s the nerves.

Thanks for your concern, I’m feeling surprisingly well this morning maybe it’s the result

I’d been out since 2 o’clock and walked back just before kickoff and watched the match in a complete blur
I only knew we’d won because my lad was jumping up and down like a loon

Just caught up on match of the day UTV

Good that there isn't much sign of a hangover.

Any chance you can try the same routine for the Man Utd game??!

I was pissed before the Fulham game and last night so think there's a pattern developing. Not sure what time to start drinking next Sunday for a 14.05 kick off.

[Clampy]

I’m worried about john e’s hangover. I decided to not have a drink last night. I drink far too quickly watching the Villa games on tv. I think it’s the nerves.

Thanks for your concern, I’m feeling surprisingly well this morning maybe it’s the result

I’d been out since 2 o’clock and walked back just before kickoff and watched the match in a complete blur
I only knew we’d won because my lad was jumping up and down like a loon

Just caught up on match of the day UTV

Good that there isn't much sign of a hangover.

Any chance you can try the same routine for the Man Utd game??!

I was pissed before the Fulham game and last night so think there's a pattern developing. Not sure what time to start drinking next Sunday for a 14.05 kick off.

6am should do it, just to be sure it works.

[Meanwood Villa]

I'll make the effort for the lads

[Nunkin1965]

I'm in.
We have to find a way to win this fixture so I'm keeping my diary clear to be on my way to fully tanked just before kick off.
Ale recommendations are very welcome..

[Legion]

Anything but Bitters.

[Villa Lew]

Hopefully that performance has put to bed that we're a one man team, at times we absolutely tore Everton apart, we could easily have scored 4 or 5. Superb strike from Anwar for the winner, then apart from King's effort, they never looked like getting an equalizer, a quality and very professional performance.

[KevinGage]

I have eaten my slice of humble pie today for challenging Barkley's inclusion in last night's team on the match thread.
As others have said, a game played at pace against a team that didn't press well enough and a defence lacking a strong and imposing centreback is a joy to watch.
I agree that Konsa has looked a little off it in the last 2 games, but I think that is forgivable given his age and relative lack of experience.
Luiz is a funny one: he largely played well last night but the unnecessary yellow card and the occasional brainfart do him no favours.
Despite how the game panned out, I'd like to have seen more of Davis against that Everton defence: I think he'd have given them a really hard time, alongside Watkins.

Luiz was taking pelters earlier in the season - most of it harsh.

He was never the embodiment of a physically strong DM. But since last June he made the position his own by good reading of the game and keeping the play moving.

Since this Jan however he's worried me a bit. He's not winning the same amount of 50/50s and has been sloppier in possession. He could, of course, just be knackered. With effectively two seasons back-to-back and Brazil commitments wedged in at various stages as well.

[Nunkin1965]

The only downside to yesterday was that I forgot to do guess the goal.
Dope..

[Villan82]

Thrilled to be proven wrong on Ross, the win is the most important by far.

[Deano's Mullet]

Chelsea fans are the worst kind of arseholes, I find them far worse than any other supporters (not counting local rivals) and Horsham where I live is full of them.
I was having a drink with my Everton mate yesterday lunchtime and this absolute bell ended walked past and, noting our shirts, said it would be an easy win for Everton last night.
Utter bell end.

[Hockley Lion]

I’m worried about john e’s hangover. I decided to not have a drink last night. I drink far too quickly watching the Villa games on tv. I think it’s the nerves.

Thanks for your concern, I’m feeling surprisingly well this morning maybe it’s the result

I’d been out since 2 o’clock and walked back just before kickoff and watched the match in a complete blur
I only knew we’d won because my lad was jumping up and down like a loon

Just caught up on match of the day UTV

Good that there isn't much sign of a hangover.

Any chance you can try the same routine for the Man Utd game??!

I was pissed before the Fulham game and last night so think there's a pattern developing. Not sure what time to start drinking next Sunday for a 14.05 kick off.

Back in the 90's me and a mate drank 4 pints of Guinness before going to a match we won at VP. Then 4 pints after the game to celebrate. It was at the beginning of a good run and as you'll all know you get superstitious in these circumstances. We felt compelled to continue this every home game until Villa lost or drew. Can't remember how many games it was but we both put a bit of weight on and in the end were a little relieved when we didn't win and could stop. Happy days.

[robbo1874]

I tend to cover all the bases these days- stout, wine lager. Can’t leave anything to chance.

[olaftab]

robbo1874 that’s very admirable and you doing it all for the Villa. Total respect🙌

[robbo1874]

Cheers Aftab- here’s hoping to a beer with you outside the black lion before next season’s FA Cup Final