Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Post Match Scorchio!

[astonvilla82]

Well, that was something.

First time back at VP since the pandemic, first game since my grandad died, seeing my Nan who's been in hospital, and of all games to grace with my cursed presence I choose the fixture that probably I want to win more than any other. When I think of the Villa, and the family connection going back virtually to it's foundation, and I put that against the Saudi sportswashing project... well, I guess the distinction just feels sharp.

A good time then for Villa to bring out the best performance I've ever seen them put in live. Considering the opposition, league position and form combined, the total domination we managed was almost shocking to see. We had their number everywhere, including the dugout: yes, the middielders battled brillantly, but the preplanned pack-hunting in the press points to great coaching; sure, McGinn made Burns look a rank jabroni punk, but Emery's tactic of using him as a kind of into-feet (or chest) target man was a masterstroke; and obviously, Watkins was a monster on and off the ball, but the way we always always found him in space was a team thing, synchronised movement like a machine.

This happened everywhere - Moreno was immense, Buendia was an utter pest, Luiz elegant work to back it up, Mings channelling Laursen, with Konsa supporting with supercompetence (we have such a great offside trap). Ramsey, God, I love so much how he takes the ball on the half-turn, always ready to roll off some hapless mug. Young, I don't know, there must be a portrait in his attic he doesn't let anyone see. And Emi - when he fell down on the ball late on and the Holte cheered, when he geed them up after a save, when he tapped their striker patronisingly on the head, honestly, I died laughing.

And finally, a word on us - when Villa Park is in full voice it shows you why we're special. All the power and might and glory of a big club with the pride, love and sense of humour of just your neighbourhood team. I know every club is special to those who love it, but seriously - we're a bit special.

that goes back to the days of the old third division when luckily we had people who loved the club and weren't prepared to let Aston Villa Football Club die, not like certain football clubs close to home, many times they have given heartache, but days like today this is why I am Villa Till I Die and that what I will insist I have on my gravestone, because if it isn't my son and wife won't be getting any inheritance

[Clampy]

Monty's right. It was a really good atmosphere from the off and I think Ollie's chance in the first minute I helped.

[LeeB]

They was one point in the game when Newcastle had a corner, normally everyone is in the penalty area defending, but this one time he stuck two Villa players on the halfway line, causing Newcastle to do the same I thought I like this Emery bloke

Unai mentioned Newcastle and corners post match, he really does seem to study every detail.

Speaking of corners, how many times did they let us play the short ball down the byline, creating a 3v1? Thought that was really odd.

They couldn't stop it, they must have felt like they'd been in a washing machine fir the first 10 minutes and never recovered.

[saunders_heroes]

Outclassed them from start to finish. Emery is a bit special, ain’t he…

[PeterWithe]

Not read the thread but I thought that, given the league position and form of the opposition, that was as good as we've played for many years, certainly since we came back up. Every single player was better than his counterpart and if we had won 7-0 it would have been a fair reflection of the game. We had then at arms length from first to last.

It looked like a PL team against a girls u10s, utterly dominant.

Had to smile at the bitter Geordies in the coach park, 'you are the worst fans in the world' I had to congratulate one on winning the 'fans who think they are the bestest supporters trophy' again. And again.

Fuck me we were good today.

[Lastfootstamper]

3(three) hours ago, nufc's facebook page posted this... https://fb.watch/jWKM9sPzhf/

[Nii Lamptey]

Mind blown at that result. This was the one I was most worried about, and cannot believe what we witnessed today. Every single player played their part and now everyone is starting to take notice (not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing tbh)..
Spurs are well within reach now, and the next team we’ll leapfrog imo. Our biggest threat to European football are all the games in hand that the teams around us seem to have accumulated.

Villa Park atmosphere was brilliant today too - especially considering it was the early kickoff. Lost my voice up in the Trinity.

On to Brentford now - UTV

[LeonW]

Everyone 10/10. Absolutely magnificent. What a season this is turning into.

[maidstonevillain]

Just got back. Long day out. Been smiling for most of it. Possibly our best team performance this Century.

[PeterWithe]

And without the seasons best player.

[DeKuip]

Just put the telly on to warm up the tube for MOTD and “Magpie Murders” is on.

[pablo_picasso]

In reality, we didn't allow them to turn up because we were more dominant over them than a BDSM madame.

Can I use that?
🤣🤣🤣

You're more than welcome... 👍

We moved the ball forward so much quicker than they probably expected. We hardly played our usual triangles at the back.

They press quite aggressively, so we just bypassed it by putting the ball forward quicker & took out a third of their team... I think they expected to be able to close us down & stop us from building out from the back. So Emerys minor tweak in our tactics completely bamboozled them, lol... Its probably a lot more complicated than that, but Im a simple man...

[Lastfootstamper]

I didn't go today. I went to Twycross zoo. I was led to believe by comments left on the beeb football feed that once again, for the umpteenth time, we were fortunate to come up against a team putting in their worst performance of the season. What are the chances of that, week after week?

[Lizz]

It's a great feeling when you look forward to watching MOTD.

[john2710]

Great performance from every single player. Each of them won their individual battles hands down.

Another masterclass from Emery, executed to the letter by the players. We should fear nobody now.