Aston Villa v Fulham Post-Match Thread

[supertom]

There's been some surprising results in the division of late, some unexpected victories. I mean Man U have won two on the bounce which is shocking for starters.

So a nice routine win to go into the break is definitely welcome. A week ago I didn't fancy the Spurs game, but it suddenly seems a lot more winnable. It'll be high-scoring I think.

Ollie: 16 goal involvements in 19 games
Bailey: 11 in 17
Douglas 8 in 19
McGinniesta 8 in 19
Diaby 6 in 17
Digne 6 in 19
Cash 5 in 19

That says it all really and the improvement in certain players is there for all to see. The biggest thing for Meatball, who was exceptional today, has always been the fact we needed more goals and assists from him. So far so good. Impressively, we're not just relying on Ollie either, the goals and assists have been well-shared. Bailey's transformation is a little bit unheralded to be honest. He can still frustrate yes, but the end product is there for all to see. His step up has been fantastic because many of us thought he should have been shipped out in the summer. I'm really glad he's turned it around as he's very likeable apart from anything else.

I feel like we could cover injuries to key players more favourably than several clubs around us too. Spurs have lost a lot through Maddison being injured.

[enigma]

The third goal was a thing of beauty. 

It really was. Probably my favourite goal so far this season.

[Beard82]

Great result - first half I thought we were brilliant.  Though McGinn was immense - and Tilemanns very good today. 

Great result - and points on the board.  Great to see Bailey stepping up as Tom says.  If, and its a big if, we can get 6 points+ from the next 4 - well be in a really good place for a Top 5 finish - which if I understand correctly would be CL football - which would be unbelievable.

What a time to be a Villa fan - particularly as it feels like this is just the start. 

[Brazilian Villain]

If, and its a big if, we can get 6 points+ from the next 4 - well be in a really good place for a Top 5 finish - which if I understand correctly would be CL football - which would be unbelievable.

I'm looking for 8-10 points from those 4.

[olaftab]

Apparently only Man City have previously scored at least 3 in their opening 6 PL home games. After years of setting new club records for shitness it's great to be setting postive ones.

The presenter post chelsea city game looking at table said Liverpool majestic at home having won every game by two or more goals, then he said Spurs drop down to 4th and Villa stay 5th, nothing more like before mancity's 4 goals  in the match we were the top scorers etc etc.

[olaftab]

If, and its a big if, we can get 6 points+ from the next 4 - well be in a really good place for a Top 5 finish - which if I understand correctly would be CL football - which would be unbelievable.

I'm looking for 8-10 points from those 4.

Are you also looking fo Eva Longoria? 

[olaftab]

McGinn and Tielemans joint MotM for me….
13 home wins in a row. Great birthday eve present.
Moreno and Ramsey to come back in too!
Villa for the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa Conference treble anyone? 👀

Have a great day tomorrow.

[TelfordVilla]

The gap between Villa in 5th and the muppets in 6th is the biggest points gap in the whole premier league table. Top 5 breakaway.

[olaftab]

Scotland have already qualified for the Euros, haven't they? I wonder if they'd use these 2 games to try out some new players and give McGinn a bit of a rest for us.

He could do with getting the “flu”.

Or a "toe infection "

Bruised bum? More believable.

[Brazilian Villain]

If, and its a big if, we can get 6 points+ from the next 4 - well be in a really good place for a Top 5 finish - which if I understand correctly would be CL football - which would be unbelievable.

I'm looking for 8-10 points from those 4.

Are you also looking fo Eva Longoria? 

Might have been 20 years ago, but Sumi Somaskanda is where I'm at these days.

[olaftab]

It's my Villa mad daughters birthday today.  I'm delighted for her at the result...as well as meself.  Thanks Villa.

Happy birthday to the young lady Dave and thanks for bringing her up properly.

[ChicagoLion]

It's my Villa mad daughters birthday today.  I'm delighted for her at the result...as well as meself.  Thanks Villa.

Happy birthday to the young lady Dave and thanks for bringing her up properly.

Yes Happy Villa Birthday.

[olaftab]

Are you also looking fo Eva Longoria? 

Might have been 20 years ago, but Sumi Somaskanda is where I'm at these days.

I need to google her first before replying.

[tomd2103]

The gap between Villa in 5th and the muppets in 6th is the biggest points gap in the whole premier league table. Top 5 breakaway.

Can't quite believe they are 6th given how many games they have lost.

[ChicagoLion]

The gap between Villa in 5th and the muppets in 6th is the biggest points gap in the whole premier league table. Top 5 breakaway.

Can't quite believe they are 6th given how many games they have lost.

They have won 4 out of the last 5 PLgames.