Liberated Aston Villa 4-0 Brentford post match party

[Skerra]

Hope all the pundits can now give an honest assessment of SG’s tenure at Villa…fat chance!

[UK Redsox]

No matter that Emi the First was captain in the first half and McGinn took the armband when he came on, there’s no doubt that Ashley was in charge today. Shame that he’s not ten or fifteen years younger.

Donk alongside Doug made things a lot more secure.

Emi the Second buzzed around and kept things ticking over.

Ings and Watkins looked far more up for it.

Only negatives for me were McGinn giving the ball away and Phil seemingly forgetting how to play football.

My MOTM was Bailey, followed by Ash.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Passing at speed, pressing high up the pitch and using the whole width of it makes a massive difference.

This.




Great performance and result that speaks volumes about our apparently shite players and our ex-Head "coach"!
Bailey redeemed himself, Dougie and Dendoncker were superb (the latter doing some great defensive cover), and for the first time I believed that Watkins and Ings could play in the same team. Everyone else way above average.
Loved Ash's lingering with the ball before the penalty so that a couple of Brentford players could "put him off".....then he handed it to Ings. A touch of genius shithousery that genuinely deserves an award!

[Martyn Smith]

First home game of the season. Glad I chose this one.

To me the major difference wasn't so much made by the system but by the workrate and press. We barely stood off them for a second. That and the general feeling of freedom about the play.

Of course we aren't going to win every game 4-0 and not every opponent will be as below par as Brentford were today. But if we just keep playing with that level of intensity and passion, well, that'll do me.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Danks out!




Only ONE goal in the second half???!!!

[Brazilian Villain]

Of course we aren't going to win every game 4-0 and not every opponent will be as below par as Brentford were today. But if we just keep playing with that level of intensity and passion, well, that'll do me.

Indeed, Watford won their first game under Bilic 4-0 and then proceeded to lose their following 3 games. However if we can get 5 or more points from the next 3, then I'll be a lot more positive about our season heading into the World Cup break.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

I’ve not seen mention of Martinez’ brilliant kick out to Watkins. I was shouting for a quick roll out as there were a couple of players in the right back position looking to break forward but he saw Watkins on the right wing and pinged it past the defender creating a great chance.
There was also a great back heel on the edge of the area on the left hand side of the box that created a chance for someone.

[UK Redsox]

Loved Ash's lingering with the ball before the penalty so that a couple of Brentford players could "put him off".....then he handed it to Ings. A touch of genius shithousery that genuinely deserves an award!

Of all the great shithousery we’ve seen from Emi and Ash, this topped them all

[Clampy]

My only gripe that it was only four. That first 15 minutes was electric.

[UK Redsox]

I’ve not seen mention of Martinez’ brilliant kick out to Watkins. I was shouting for a quick roll out as there were a couple of players in the right back position looking to break forward but he saw Watkins on the right wing and pinged it past the defender creating a great chance.
There was also a great back heel on the edge of the area on the left hand side of the box that created a chance for someone.

Mentioned in the Ollie thread. Superb pass by Emi.

[Martyn Smith]

I thought their keeper was comfortably MOTM for them....

[UK Redsox]

As for Brentford, didn’t Ivan Toney use to play for them ? Not sure who that bloke they had up front today was. Hardly touched the ball

[not3bad]

A very well judged return for Sweet Caroline at the end as well.

Sorry to hear that, shame the day had to end on a sour note.

Weird. I wasn't aware Sweet Caroline was played, though I had a good singalong to Hi Ho.

[Toronto Villa]

When McGinn came on he tried to keep the play moving but it still slowed us down a bit. He’s just not that type of player.

[Exeter 77]

Really difficult to pick a player of the match today as all performances were so good. It does seem though that Ashley Young has been reading some Oscar Wilde and has stored a photo of himself in his loft.