Aston Villa v Fulham Post-Match Thread

[Londonfranky]

The expected result from this Fulham supporter, listened to the first half on the radio, probably sums up our season, hope second season doesn’t catch up with us, the only plus is that Jimenez got his first goal since the pandemic, hope you maintain your position around the the top, i would love it if you kept one of the so called big 6/7 out of the champion league places

[Bobby Boy]

The expected result from this Fulham supporter, listened to the first half on the radio, probably sums up our season, hope second season doesn’t catch up with us, the only plus is that Jimenez got his first goal since the pandemic, hope you maintain your position around the the top, i would love it if you kept one of the so called big 6/7 out of the champion league places

Kind words. Your boys were ultra cautious first half but came out to play second half and looked good. If Silva can take the handbrake off a little you'll be fine.

[PeterWithesShin]

We are one of the big 6.

[SoccerHQ]

It's clear that we are feared by virtue of the number of teams that come to Villa Park and try to park the bus against us these days. I was surprised that Fulham were so negative in the first half but it just allowed us to dictate the play.

Only when they were 2 nil down and had to show something did they look like they could play and were a threat.

What Emery has given us is patience and composure so that we will find a way to unlock the 11 men behind the ball puzzle. The main issue with this though is that Diaby struggles a bit when sides are uber-cautious against us as he can't find the space that he needs to use his pace.

Anyway, another good win and like most folk on here have said I thought that John McGinn and not far behind him, Yuri Tielemans, were absolutely outstanding

The Man City game for the home record is going to be a belter. Can't wait.

Teams last did that in the O'Neill seasons.

Difference back then is we had little answer in how to win games at VP if those teams defended set pieces well and also sat deep so Gabby and Young had little space to run into on the counter.

This team can win a game in so many different ways. I also love how we can slow games down to suit our own tempo at various points.

Think we're really pacing ourselves well through this season whereas you watch Newcastle and they already look out on their feet a bit when they play in prem straight after european matches.

Next goal is to make sure we win our group so we don't have a play off round in Feb, that will give us more time to prepare for the prem (and hopefully FA cup) games that month.

[ChicagoLion]

Franky
If you could have put one of the chances away early in the second half it could have been a different result.
We looked a bit jaded and your boys played some good stuff after the break, you are really lacking that cutting edge which is a worry.
I think you have enough to visit us next season.
All the best.

[Toronto Villa]

If we put our chances away the game would have been over by HT. It should have been at least 4-1 with Ollie missing an open net.

[Londonfranky]

Franky
If you could have put one of the chances away early in the second half it could have been a different result.
We looked a bit jaded and your boys played some good stuff after the break, you are really lacking that cutting edge which is a worry.
I think you have enough to visit us next season.
All the best.

your right that the story of our season, never got a reasonable replacement for Mitrovic, few crucial injuries in defence, I think we’ll probably be okay, only because the three promoted teams look pants, and I think all the players that over performed last season are struggling this season

[ChicagoLion]

Franky
If you could have put one of the chances away early in the second half it could have been a different result.
We looked a bit jaded and your boys played some good stuff after the break, you are really lacking that cutting edge which is a worry.
I think you have enough to visit us next season.
All the best.

your right that the story of our season, never got a reasonable replacement for Mitrovic, few crucial injuries in defence, I think we’ll probably be okay, only because the three promoted teams look pants, and I think all the players that over performed last season are struggling this season

Also.
I think Bassey is very good Centre half.

[VillaTim]

Good 3 points and bounce back after last weeks disappointing show. Good 1st half today 2nd half we looked drained . McGinn superb today absolutely at his best .

[j66acd]

Another routine win, getting boring isn’t it.

One of the most surreal moments today was the hospitality box in M4 in the Doug Ellis. They were having a day to remember, sounded like an orgy/full on piss up/back of the Holte choir service. Halfway through the second half one of the young ladies let out what I can only describe as an orgasmic release followed by ‘I love you John’ which then sparked the box in to life with a rendition of Super John McGinn. This took everyone, including L2 & L3 in the lower Holte, by surprise who joined in with getting the song going. Everyone took their eye off the ball and Fulham scored. A crazy 90 seconds and by the sounds of it the best 90 seconds of her life.

[Flamingo Lane]

Another routine win, getting boring isn’t it.

One of the most surreal moments today was the hospitality box in M4 in the Doug Ellis. They were having a day to remember, sounded like an orgy/full on piss up/back of the Holte choir service. Halfway through the second half one of the young ladies let out what I can only describe as an orgasmic release followed by ‘I love you John’ which then sparked the box in to life with a rendition of Super John McGinn. This took everyone, including L2 & L3 in the lower Holte, by surprise who joined in with getting the song going. Everyone took their eye off the ball and Fulham scored. A crazy 90 seconds and by the sounds of it the best 90 seconds of her life.

Hmm, I was sat in the Upper Trinity, half way line, and was enjoying that singing breaking out in the DE, until Fulham went straight upfield and scored.

[brontebilly]

The expected result from this Fulham supporter, listened to the first half on the radio, probably sums up our season, hope second season doesn’t catch up with us, the only plus is that Jimenez got his first goal since the pandemic, hope you maintain your position around the the top, i would love it if you kept one of the so called big 6/7 out of the champion league places

Wilson was very good when he came on. Bassey I thought was excellent at CB bar getting turned by McGinn late on. You badly need to replace Mitrovic in Jan, can't rely on Vinicius or Jimenez

[j66acd]

Another routine win, getting boring isn’t it.

One of the most surreal moments today was the hospitality box in M4 in the Doug Ellis. They were having a day to remember, sounded like an orgy/full on piss up/back of the Holte choir service. Halfway through the second half one of the young ladies let out what I can only describe as an orgasmic release followed by ‘I love you John’ which then sparked the box in to life with a rendition of Super John McGinn. This took everyone, including L2 & L3 in the lower Holte, by surprise who joined in with getting the song going. Everyone took their eye off the ball and Fulham scored. A crazy 90 seconds and by the sounds of it the best 90 seconds of her life.

Hmm, I was sat in the Upper Trinity, half way line, and was enjoying that singing breaking out in the DE, until Fulham went straight upfield and scored.

It will not be happening again. Funny that there’s a bloke in M4 that tries every game to get something going and gets really pissed off when nobody joins in. He wasn’t their today and it’s the loudest it’s been!

[VillaTim]

The expected result from this Fulham supporter, listened to the first half on the radio, probably sums up our season, hope second season doesn’t catch up with us, the only plus is that Jimenez got his first goal since the pandemic, hope you maintain your position around the the top, i would love it if you kept one of the so called big 6/7 out of the champion league places

Thought you were incredibly poor though had a go 2nd half after we'd switched off. Luckily there are 3 worse than you at the moment though this might change as some of them are showing some fight. I'd be very worried if I was a Fulham fan.

[Exeter 77]

A routine home win but another failure to keep a clean sheet. Fulham looked a better side than West Ham did. Another abysmal referee who seemed to tell Konsa to wait before taking a free kick and then booked him for time wasting while letting Fulham players kick McGinn up in the air without even thinking about a card.