Super League Tottenham 1-2 Proper Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[Rudy Can't Fail]

There was a part of me that liked the idea of signing Ali next season. After watching that I wouldn't touch him with a barge pole. It would 100% be Barkley the 2nd.

Absolutely! I watched him closely especially first half and despite a couple of nice touches I couldn't think of one reason why we would want him. We're looking to replace the passengers, not provide a bus for them. And besides, what was he doing turning up in fancy dress?  I saw a short video of a meeting he had when Mourinho first rolled into Spurs. Mourinho had his number.

[Ian.]

Well that's lifted my spirits somewhat.  Well done Villa.  Definite penalty btw.

Yes, most definitely, that was a good tonic to a really shit day. I missed the match due to an incident with my mom and spent the best part of the day with her in accident and emergency.

Nice to hear we’ve played well and got a deserved win. Pleased for the young lads coming on and good to see Ollie score again.

[Luffbralion]

Nothing like seeing a volley screamimg into the net to get you started!

Well done, Deano; he got the selection, shape and game management spot on. In the pre-match thread a lot of people were dreading the thought of Son and co up against Elmo. Instead Konsa looked very composed and didn't give them a sniff.

The pressing and pace of counter attack so much better than recently (obviously aided by Jack's return). I too thought, after a shaky start, Nakamba did well...and I also felt Douglas Luiz looked useful further forward.

Great to see the kids on at the end. It looks like the future's bright!

[Toronto Villa]

Birmingham Live gave Mings MOTM. I would have gone for Nakamba.

I reckon Jack would prefer to play in the next game for some extra match sharpness.

I am usually a big fan of Son but he was pretty anonymous tonight.

Son came up against one of the top defenders in Europe when it comes to not being dribbled past playing out of position.

[The Edge]

Some really great performances tonight. SJM MOTM for me. Thought Marv did great after his initial balls up. Defence looked excellent as well. And for those berating Dean Smith since the Palace game and touting his potential replacement well that talk should be stopped now. The owners have a vision and Smith is clearly part of that. The two kids getting on tonight and looking so relaxed will have the owners feeling vindicated with their vision for the Villa. They looked like a couple of kids being given a chance to play with the big boys. There was no fear just natural youthful exuberance and it was a joy to behold. And there's more to come. Gives me a warm glow. Or perhaps it's the beers I enjoyed watching the match. The future is ours. The future is claret and blue.

[Toronto Villa]

Well that's lifted my spirits somewhat.  Well done Villa.  Definite penalty btw.

Yes, most definitely, that was a good tonic to a really shit day. I missed the match due to an incident with my mom and spent the best part of the day with her in accident and emergency.

Nice to hear we’ve played well and got a deserved win. Pleased for the young lads coming on and good to see Ollie score again.

Hope your mom is doing well Ian

[manic-road]

I thought we were excellent tonight, McGinniesta was immense and drove the midfield on linking up the midfield and attack superbly. Should have been a nailed on penalty and really the team could have had five goals tonight.

Also well done Dean, made the right subs at the right time, what a huge team improvement from last seasons remakable escape.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

I suppose they'll change the rules tomorrow! and make it a penalty for a foul in the box;)

[Skerra]

Our play was generally excellent tonight. Only disappointment was not getting another 2 or 3 goals which our play deserved.

[Damo70]

Well that's lifted my spirits somewhat.  Well done Villa.  Definite penalty btw.

Yes, most definitely, that was a good tonic to a really shit day. I missed the match due to an incident with my mom and spent the best part of the day with her in accident and emergency.

Nice to hear we’ve played well and got a deserved win. Pleased for the young lads coming on and good to see Ollie score again.

All the best to your Mum, hope she is okay and gets well soon.

[mr woo]

Smashing.

I hate spurs with a passion (the lower case 's' is deliberate) and for that reason I've enjoyed this result even more than the Liverpool home win.

Martinez was brilliant, McGinn was probably MOTM although you must appreciate the help he had from Nakamba - if that was there Vs Palace we would have won that game too.

Jack was great but slower and less direct than before his injury, understandably I guess.  No question we missed him when he went off, which brings me to my final point ...

At a point when we are under real pressure, and the opposition have thrown every roll of the dice their bench will allow, and we merely have to chuck on a couple of sixth formers to not only spoil their momentum but actually finish the stronger side, well, the future looks very bright Indeed.



As I said.  Smashing .

[clash city rocker]

Best own goal I have seen in years.

[VILLA MOLE]

oh also fuck off the sky commentator , talking about watkins replacing Kane at spurs , as if

[Taylor]

SJM MOTM for me. You might think this was down to Jack affording him so much more space, but even when it looked pretty congested, he came away with the ball.

[Toronto Villa]

oh also fuck off the sky commentator , talking about watkins replacing Kane at spurs , as if

Ridiculous suggestion. I don't see why they would want to get 120m for Kane and then go and spend 175m on Watkins. It makes no sense.