Liberated Aston Villa 4-0 Brentford post match party

[KevinGage]

Obviously, Gerrard should've gone at least a month ago. Players were released from his boring straight jacket style of play. This is the way forward......

Seems like they wanted to give it as long as possible to turn it around - understandable after the investment in both him and the squad.

Chelsea apart, the run of games after Citeh at home looked favourable.  He pissed those chances away, obv. You do wonder how Danks may have got on in those games, rather than facing in to Newcastle away and Yanited at home.

[Goldenballs]

Great game, thought Dendonckor was really good fair play to him

Such a shame we've pissed away so many possible points by sticking with Gerrard for too long. He's been really shown up here.

[Jon Crofts]

Well that was a massive fuck you to Steven. Thanks everyone.

[Goldenballs]

Who was the official motm, can't remember it being announced?

[Nii Lamptey]

Another thing - Anyone else think Villa Park was a little dusty pre-match!

That 'You don't choose Aston Villa, it chooses you' David Bradley video gets me every bloody time - Got me right in the mood, superb idea to play that just before kick-off! 👏

[Percy McCarthy]

Great game, thought Dendonckor was really good fair play to him

Such a shame we've pissed away so many possible points by sticking with Gerrard for too long. He's been really shown up here.

Insane. Not even a hint of progress.

[manic-road]

Brilliant performance, right from the whistle they were pressing high and on the front foot. Dougie was man of the match for me but the starting eleven gave it all, and Danks thanks for picking players for a system instead of reputation.

[garyellis]

Just got back
Superb energetic display
A few things
We will not be anywhere near the bottom three as the season progresses
That front three are a handful played in that formation
Bailey is not a crock he needs coaching and supporting
Luiz is absolute quality
I still love Ashley Young

[itmustbe_it is!]

I said it on match thread but it bears saying again.
I was wrong in my premature assessment of Dendoncker. Played in his proper position he was very good today. Calm, assured and tended to be in the right place at the right time. Humble pie being eaten here, along with my celebration dinner. Belated welcome to Villa from me,  Leander.

So many players had their best performances for ages but special mention to Luiz from me. And very pleased for Ollie , the way he lashed the third rebound into the net was a real "Get In " moment.

And Danny ings. And Konsa. And Ashley Young, And Tyrone. All of them.

Just very very happy to love the team again, it's just so much more fun. Did anyone else see Tyrone's smile at the end when he came up to the Holte - looked like a man with a weight off his shoulders. I'd like him to have the armband back tbh.

[DrGonzo]

The performance we all know the squad is capable of, first match I've enjoyed for a fair while.   Thanks to Danks!

[hilts_coolerking]

Great stuff.  So many players have been well below their best of late that it's refreshing to see them remind us what they can do given half a chance.

[PeterWithesShin]

It's the quickest from KO that we've scored 2 goals in a PL match. Off the top of my head the old record was the 2-2 after 9 mins Bolton game. Must also be a contender for our record for 3 goals as well.

[cdward]

The performance we all know the squad is capable of, first match I've enjoyed for a fair while.   Thanks to Danks!

Happy Danksgiving Day

[saunders_heroes]

Great result and they all played well. Special mention to Luiz, Bailey, Dendonker and especially Ashley Young, who was outstanding. What a terrific signing he’s been.

[DrGonzo]

Do you think our shape was significantly different today?