Villa 6 (six) Brighton 1 Post Match Lower Grounds Celebration.

[olaftab]

What what the big square of empty seats in the upper Doug Ellis about?

There was a block in the Trinity as well. I assume unsold Terrace View and Lower Grounds seats.

If so that's 2000 short of capacity and £100,000 income flushed down the drain.

[Lastfootstamper]

You're right with your last sentence, Nev. But I don't think he's not bothered. Unlike any of us, or any manager we've ever had previously, Emery knows how to manage a squad in a way that keeps it competitive in the league and Europe. He had to pick that team for Everton, he had no choice. We might think otherwise, but it's not down to us. They should have won regardless.

[Nii Lamptey]

That was rather enjoyable.  Special mention for that save from Martínez early on at 0-0.  Things could have been very different if that had gone in.  I've got used to him having match changing moments like that now.  He's so good.

It's so easy to be very matter-of-fact about him. I myself appraised him as our best since Friedel. Daft or what?! He's not just a goalkeeper, he's a goalkeeper plus.

I said as much to the bloke sitting by me in the Trinity at 0-0 - Said look at their keeper, then look at ours... Leagues apart, and he's ours.

[Gerrin]

Jacob Ramsey is going to be one of the greatest players to ever pull on our shirt.

Considering he’s still coming back from an injury he put in a terrific performance today and it was a peach of a finish for his goal.

Captain for the next 10 years. He's amazing.

[Risso]

Jacob Ramsey is going to be one of the greatest players to ever pull on our shirt.

Considering he’s still coming back from an injury he put in a terrific performance today and it was a peach of a finish for his goal.

Captain for the next 10 years. He's amazing.

Didn't shirk any challenges either, and watching him running with the ball is a genuine joy.

[RamboandBruno]

Jacob Ramsey is going to be one of the greatest players to ever pull on our shirt.

Considering he’s still coming back from an injury he put in a terrific performance today and it was a peach of a finish for his goal.

Captain for the next 10 years. He's amazing.

Didn't shirk any challenges either, and watching him running with the ball is a genuine joy.

He took his goal so well. Emery bringing him on when Brighton had their tails up, turned the game back in out favour. Even not totally fit, he just gives us so much energy down the left. When we get Moreno back we are going to be some team with additional threat of Diaby as well.

[Nii Lamptey]

Honestly thought we'd get turned over today, so what an utter joy to witness a result like that!

Martinez didn't give them anything, and loved how the mad fucker even made the save when play had stopped for offside, then celebrated like we'd scored! 😁
Konsa has stepped up since Mings' injury - Way more assured than he used to be with Mings beside him, and can't be far off an England call up surely?
Pau Torres - I love this bloke. Really seems to be starting to find his feet with a consistent run in the side. Some of his passing is sublime, and he will only get better.
Digne/Cash - Both defended well, Cash in particular kept Mitoma in check, and Digne got his regular bloody nose for his troubles!
Kamara/Luis/McGinn - Thought all 3 were excellent today, and it's no surprise that when we're on form, these guys in the engine room are on it and not giving the opposition a moment's respite.
Diaby - Love him. His work rate is up there with Ollie, and I was willing him to get the goal he deserved today.
Ollie - Always moaning at him, but then he puts in days like today. He was immense, and those Brighton centrebacks are going to have nightmares about him for weeks. Unplayable.
Zaniolo - Some little glimmers of a player in there, but just needs time to bed in.
Ramsey - Had a feeling he'd make an impact, and didn't disappoint. Great cameo and goal, especially with horse face in the crowd.

What also made the day special happened as I was leaving. Left my seat just before the final whistle at 5-1, exiting the Upper Trinity. A group of four well dressed lads, with accents not from round these parts, were in front of me walking down the stairs and I heard mutterings of Watkins and Arsenal, and one of them referring to the Brighton defender as 'Webby'. At that moment, Villa Park erupted as Luis sunk the 6th goal, and they turned to look back up towards the concourse. I just smiled and said, "Have a safe trip back to the seaside lads". 😉 

UTV

[VillaTim]

Fantastic performance, deserved result . Brighton get back in your box .

[Pat McMahon]

Motd running order prediction? I reckon we'll be 4th behind Wolves, Palace and Liverpool.

MOTD tend to demote any game transmitted live down the running order so I reckon we’ll be 4th or 5th

[Jon Crofts]

When do they announce the running order?

[dorsetvillian]

Just home. Absolutely fantastic performance. Even Nev who sits just behind me in the Holte was in a good mood at the end. UTV

[Nev]

Just home. Absolutely fantastic performance. Even Nev who sits just behind me in the Holte was in a good mood at the end. UTV

I'm still fuming about that ref!

[Exeter 77]

Just home. Absolutely fantastic performance. Even Nev who sits just behind me in the Holte was in a good mood at the end. UTV

I'm still fuming about that ref!

He was awful. I'm still trying to work out how Douglas Luiz got booked just a couple of minutes after a Brighton player just hacked Matty Cash down petulantly near the Holte/Witton corner flag and was shown no card at all.

[lovejoy]

Have they stopped that obstructing the goalies vision thing? We got away with one for the second if not.

[Holte132]

Have they stopped that obstructing the goalies vision thing? We got away with one for the second if not.

Apparently he wasn't in the goalies line of vision - thankfully!