Aston Villa v Celtic Post-Match Thread

[Villa Lew]

Will go down as one of the great VP nights, going forward we were superb, could easily have been 7 or 8. Special credit goes to Rogers and Kamara, but the biggest plus in the last few games is seeing Ramsey getting back to his best, thought he was superb again last night.

[simon ward 50]

Crazy game! Celebrated the win by downing a whisky obviously! Rogers quite rightly takes all the plaudits.

Half time was crucial in that it gave Mister the chance to get more detailed instructions to the likes of Bogarde and Bailey. We must learn not to be distracted or unnerved when a key player has to go off injured though?

[VILLA MOLE]

How was it around the ground with away fans .  There was a couple of instances in the Trinity but generally it seemed a good atmosphere

[LeeB]

Big up the boy Bogarde as well, he's filled in where needed and it's not easy switching positions mid-game.

Doing that in pressure games at Arsenal and last night, a really useful, versatile player we've got on our hands.

[ChicagoLion]

Yes I think half time was crucial, we were so much better after the break.

[Walmley_Villa]

Rogers obviously gets the plaudits but Bouba K was incredible - we should offer him 2 x contracts, one for defence and one for midfield, such a quality player. I think Bogarde in midfield looks great, played well until moved to RB, he isn't a defender!

[Bosco81]

Crazy game! Celebrated the win by downing a whisky obviously! Rogers quite rightly takes all the plaudits.

Half time was crucial in that it gave Mister the chance to get more detailed instructions to the likes of Bogarde and Bailey. We must learn not to be distracted or unnerved when a key player has to go off injured though?

Must have been tricky for Bogarde, he starts well in his preferred position, and then is shunted to right back, where he's not played too many games. McGinn running around like a whirling dervish trying to make an impact on the game didn't help.

But then like you say a few words of wisdom from Emery at half time, Bogarde and McGinjn settled down, and Bailey was a real threat down the right.

[Exeter 77]

How was it around the ground with away fans .  There was a couple of instances in the Trinity but generally it seemed a good atmosphere

A very pissed guy with a strong Glaswegian accent (but strangely he was wearing claret and blue Adidas Gazelles) asked me if it was the Holte End at the turnstile. The steward heard the entire exchange and just allowed him in. No idea what happened to him after that.

[LeeS]

Rogers obviously gets the plaudits but Bouba K was incredible - we should offer him 2 x contracts, one for defence and one for midfield, such a quality player. I think Bogarde in midfield looks great, played well until moved to RB, he isn't a defender!

Agreed on Bogarde. He’s made a couple of cameos recently that give me hope he could buck the trend of our youngsters and possibly make it at the Villa.

[AlexAlexCropley]

I like Bogarde more and more. I think he's going to be a top player for us.

[astonvilla82]

How was it around the ground with away fans .  There was a couple of instances in the Trinity but generally it seemed a good atmosphere

Brother's neighbour was on duty at Lloyd House police station control centre and said it was quite considering all the media hype

[ChicagoLion]

Crazy game! Celebrated the win by downing a whisky obviously! Rogers quite rightly takes all the plaudits.

Half time was crucial in that it gave Mister the chance to get more detailed instructions to the likes of Bogarde and Bailey. We must learn not to be distracted or unnerved when a key player has to go off injured though?

Must have been tricky for Bogarde, he starts well in his preferred position, and then is shunted to right back, where he's not played too many games. McGinn running around like a whirling dervish trying to make an impact on the game didn't help.

But then like you say a few words of wisdom from Emery at half time, Bogarde and McGinjn settled down, and Bailey was a real threat down the right.

loved the fact that he was using both feet to pass, what a top player.

[PaulTheVillan]

I like Bogarde more and more. I think he's going to be a top player for us.

I think his best moments have been as a centre midfielder.

[DB]

How was it around the ground with away fans .  There was a couple of instances in the Trinity but generally it seemed a good atmosphere

I was in the Trinity an older Celtic fan in an exec box was being a tw*t when they scored, that riled a few of.our fans who who wanted him thrown out. The stewards had a chat with but he stayed. A few fans shouting to the stewards about lack of action and we just wanted the money from the boxes.
When we scored our 3rd,  he got dogs abuse.
My lad was a bit scared by it all. Not great.
Celtic fans can be the most sanctimonious knobs, political chanting and banners, thinking they are special. Glad to see the back of them.

[Walmley_Villa]

How was it around the ground with away fans .  There was a couple of instances in the Trinity but generally it seemed a good atmosphere

I was in the Trinity an older Celtic fan in an exec box was being a tw*t when they scored, that riled a few of.our fans who who wanted him thrown out. The stewards had a chat with but he stayed. A few fans shouting to the stewards about lack of action and we just wanted the money from the boxes.
When we scored our 3rd,  he got dogs abuse.
My lad was a bit scared by it all. Not great.
Celtic fans can be the most sanctimonious knobs, political chanting and banners, thinking they are special. Glad to see the back of them.

For all the reputation about their infamous atmosphere, they were distinctly average, not a peep at 2 down.....and a drum (get in the bin)