Aston Villa v Celtic Post-Match Thread

[LeeB]

I can fess up now as everything was ok, but I replied to the commentator saying the Celtic could get joy if they could get the ball into the box by saying "Yeah, but they've got Adam Idah in there and he's Blues" no more than 30 seconds before their first goal.

My mate was absolutely livid with me and ordered me to shut the fuck up.

[WarszaVillan]

There's no defending the songs from the Celtic fans. Using republican songs is wrong in any context but particularly so in a city with a history of terrorist atrocities. And those singing them know it's hugely offensive.

There were a lot of ambulances heading back towards Aston as we heading out the Bristol road. I hope everyone got home safely.

A special mention to the guy who kept using the term 'fenian c*nt'. If he happens to visit this site, which I doubt, here's the definition for him.

Fenian is considered a derogatory term for Irish Catholics. It's often used in a sectarian context.

Plenty would consider being called a Fenian a badge of honor. No doubt the amateur historian shouting it is aware of the historical context of the Fenians being setup less than 20 years after the famine.

As for the oik waving the flag of Israel and Netanyahu's monsters, what goes through the mind of a fan thinking it's a good idea to bring that flag to a football game in the first place. I'm assuming with the intention of winding up "the paddies".

As for the "jukebox republicans" at the other end, as a matter of interest what IRA songs were they signing?
 

From the TV I could hear the The Broad Black Brimmer, which is about the old IRA during the Irish Civil War and to be fair is a catchy tune.

[Sexual Ealing]

Using republican songs is wrong in any context

Why?

[Monty]

Using republican songs is wrong in any context

Why?

And which songs? Because one of them is, you know, the Irish national anthem.

[brontebilly]

Ten minutes of defensive aberrations apart last night was as complete a European performance we've had under Emery. The high of making the last 16 automatically was though tempered for me by the Arsenal bid for Ollie. It just seems a deliberate ploy to unsettle us as a club.

We were defensively poor for nearly all the first half I thought, a lot more went wrong than just 10 minutes. Less scary moments in second but they very nearly got an equaliser to make it 3-3, Martinez came and got nowhere near a cross at one stage too. Granted on another night we could have got 7 or 8 but we keep defending like that and a better team will give us a hiding soon.

[paul_e]

I have to say i felt the  ref was really good yesterday.  One of the best we have had in CL

Disagree - 15 fouls by Celtic and not a single booking. Plenty in the lower Holte getting very annoyed about them getting away with a few “agricultural” tackles

but he was consistent, it was a big game with a lot riding on it for both sides even before the england vs scotland aspect and he clearly understood that and didn't feel the need to 'impose himself' on it to get control. Instead he was sensible, calmed things down and let the game flow. I'd say he's the best ref I've seen all season.

The only bit of controversy was the penalty which, for me, was the sort you want given for you but would be really upset if it's given against you.

[LeeS]

If they had been Matty Cash sliding in and taking out their player in the box I’d have been cursing him. He clearly takes Watkins legs before the ball. Excellent decision by the ref.

[eamonn]

Using republican songs is wrong in any context

Why?

And which songs? Because one of them is, you know, the Irish national anthem.

Martin Brennan's medley on This Time (The One Show) was right in every context.

[eamonn]

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.

He has the ability to be our best utilitarian since Ricky Scimeca and Simon "Larry" Grayson.

[eamonn]

Gabby interrupts Cundy and O’Hara on TS to celebrate the win

From 2 minutes

They cut-off a bloke called Demitri before Gabby comes into the studio. He's not H&V's very own Demi, is he?

[LeeS]

Gabby interrupts Cundy and O’Hara on TS to celebrate the win

From 2 minutes

They cut-off a bloke called Demitri before Gabby comes into the studio. He's not H&V's very own Demi, is he?

That was my immediate thought. Probably called to say what a brilliant game Watkins had had 😉

[Tayls_7]

Gabby interrupts Cundy and O’Hara on TS to celebrate the win

From 2 minutes

They cut-off a bloke called Demitri before Gabby comes into the studio. He's not H&V's very own Demi, is he?

That was my immediate thought. Probably called to say what a brilliant game Watkins had had 😉

If they cut him off then probably 

[cdbearsfan]

I do like Glasgow as a city and in many ways prefer it to touristy Edinburgh.

I don't often say this, but VillaTim is absolutely correct.

I prefer Leith to central Edinburgh.

[Brend'Watkins]

I also thought the ref had officiated fairly.  Let the game flow and made it a decent game to watch.  There were no bookings missed except for possibly persistent fouling on Celtic's part. He's a good referee is Clement Turpin from the games I've seen him ref previously and last night.

[Demitri_C]

Gabby interrupts Cundy and O’Hara on TS to celebrate the win

From 2 minutes

They cut-off a bloke called Demitri before Gabby comes into the studio. He's not H&V's very own Demi, is he?

Hahahahaha

It actually wasnt me mate i wish it was 😂 looks like there is two of us id love to meet him