Brugge v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Brazilian Villain]

The water cannon has been there since Small Heath turned up with 50,000 and took over the stadium.

The police turned it on but then ran out of soap.

[rob_bridge]

Another huge bonus from last night's match was seeing all our players that have been injured, coming back into the squad.

Unlike last season, when we ran out of steam, it feels like we're just getting going this year.

We need them back for the last 20 games, of which 18 are wins. Draws at Citeh and Bournemouth aside

[144 Hard Boiled Eggs]

https://x.com/villaontour_/status/1897021146182410273

Kettled and prepared for spraying. That can't be good.

Sore losers.

A few people have mentioned this to me. They kettled us waiting for the buses to arrive and they had a water cannon parked outside too. We reckoned they just wanted to give it a run out as it is probably never used so they did a sort of test tdrive to the ground. It certainly wasn’t pointed at us.

We were drinking with some Bruges fans after the game and they said hooliganism is a big issue in Belgium. On our two trips there I haven’t seen a hint of trouble, though apparently they smashed up the bars around Cafe Pick after a home defeat in October.

Another cracking trip seeing lots of familiar faces and some new ones. Great to meet 144 Boiled Eggs from here yesterday

Hurray! Two of my favourite people met up!

Some great memories Percy from the 80’s away days!
And Uncle Dave Woodhall is right about Ghent. A magnificent city where I’m currently filling my boots before heading home tomorrow.

[jon collett]

Loved tonight.

Came out of the home end in the South Stand unscathed and made some Belgian friends.

Great support from the Villa faithful.

Can anybody tell me why Unai got booked please?

Ran on to the pitch and kept complaining. Were you here?😂

In Delaney’s now but not sure how I would know that. I was watching the game!

Ignite the emoji John it was that’ certain time of the night. If I knew where Delaney’s was would have come over to say hello😊

No worries. I see the yellow card but just didn’t know what it was for. Seems from the BBC it was for arguing rather than coming in the pitch.

I ended up at Cafe Pick which was ecstatic. Great fun.

I think I got better food and drink in the ground than the Villa supporters but had to walk back afterwards as no public transport and I couldn’t get to our shuttle buses!

I walked back too Jon, as I did last year. Both times, though, I had a couple of beers in the Bruges pub by the ground to prepare myself! No problem with the locals. Happy to chat about the game.

Their supporters the ground were very friendly to me. It was obvious who I was supporting. Also managed to order beers and food by grunting as didn’t want to sound too English. Given the number of half and half scarves sold I think they were glad to play the Villa!

[Olneythelonely]

Some great memories Percy from the 80’s away days!
And Uncle Dave Woodhall is right about Ghent. A magnificent city where I’m currently filling my boots before heading home tomorrow.

I remain massively jealous.

Loved my couple of days in Ghent in November.

[Percy McCarthy]

https://x.com/villaontour_/status/1897021146182410273

Kettled and prepared for spraying. That can't be good.

Sore losers.

A few people have mentioned this to me. They kettled us waiting for the buses to arrive and they had a water cannon parked outside too. We reckoned they just wanted to give it a run out as it is probably never used so they did a sort of test tdrive to the ground. It certainly wasn’t pointed at us.

We were drinking with some Bruges fans after the game and they said hooliganism is a big issue in Belgium. On our two trips there I haven’t seen a hint of trouble, though apparently they smashed up the bars around Cafe Pick after a home defeat in October.

Another cracking trip seeing lots of familiar faces and some new ones. Great to meet 144 Boiled Eggs from here yesterday

Hurray! Two of my favourite people met up!

Some great memories Percy from the 80’s away days!
And Uncle Dave Woodhall is right about Ghent. A magnificent city where I’m currently filling my boots before heading home tomorrow.

Brilliant mate. Enjoy!

[purpletrousers]

https://x.com/villaontour_/status/1897021146182410273

Kettled and prepared for spraying. That can't be good.

Sore losers.

A few people have mentioned this to me. They kettled us waiting for the buses to arrive and they had a water cannon parked outside too. We reckoned they just wanted to give it a run out as it is probably never used so they did a sort of test tdrive to the ground. It certainly wasn’t pointed at us.

We were drinking with some Bruges fans after the game and they said hooliganism is a big issue in Belgium. On our two trips there I haven’t seen a hint of trouble, though apparently they smashed up the bars around Cafe Pick after a home defeat in October.

Another cracking trip seeing lots of familiar faces and some new ones. Great to meet 144 Boiled Eggs from here yesterday

Hurray! Two of my favourite people met up!

Some great memories Percy from the 80’s away days!
And Uncle Dave Woodhall is right about Ghent. A magnificent city where I’m currently filling my boots before heading home tomorrow.

Good stuff Steve! Seb sent me a pic of you guys raising a glass (again), sorry I couldn’t join you this time. I’m not at all jealous of your euro jaunts! Had it on the tablet as I was making pancakes with the kids. Memories of successfully making it home by 8am for the school run last time!

[itbrvilla]

Does anyone know if we have special patches on the sleeve like Liverpool do for being a previous winner? They appear to look the same as Brugge in all the images I've seen.

[144 Hard Boiled Eggs]

https://x.com/villaontour_/status/1897021146182410273

Kettled and prepared for spraying. That can't be good.

Sore losers.

A few people have mentioned this to me. They kettled us waiting for the buses to arrive and they had a water cannon parked outside too. We reckoned they just wanted to give it a run out as it is probably never used so they did a sort of test tdrive to the ground. It certainly wasn’t pointed at us.

We were drinking with some Bruges fans after the game and they said hooliganism is a big issue in Belgium. On our two trips there I haven’t seen a hint of trouble, though apparently they smashed up the bars around Cafe Pick after a home defeat in October.

Another cracking trip seeing lots of familiar faces and some new ones. Great to meet 144 Boiled Eggs from here yesterday

Hurray! Two of my favourite people met up!

Some great memories Percy from the 80’s away days!
And Uncle Dave Woodhall is right about Ghent. A magnificent city where I’m currently filling my boots before heading home tomorrow.

Good stuff Steve! Seb sent me a pic of you guys raising a glass (again), sorry I couldn’t join you this time. I’m not at all jealous of your euro jaunts! Had it on the tablet as I was making pancakes with the kids. Memories of successfully making it home by 8am for the school run last time!

Yes, I’m blaming the sunshine for the amount of pre match drinking!

[rooboy316]

Just don’t blame it on the moonlight.

[Footy-Vill]

i’ll say a 3-1 win
A brace for Watkins who has never lost against Brentford for Villa and has a good goal scoring record against them
I’ll add Asension with a goal. penalty

[Drummond]

i’ll say a 3-1 win
A brace for Watkins who has never lost against Brentford for Villa and has a good goal scoring record against them
I’ll add Asension with a goal. penalty

Hmmm, hindsight?

[The Edge]

i’ll say a 3-1 win
A brace for Watkins who has never lost against Brentford for Villa and has a good goal scoring record against them
I’ll add Asension with a goal. penalty

ASENSIO. It's not a hard one to remember really.

[Brazilian Villain]

i’ll say a 3-1 win
A brace for Watkins who has never lost against Brentford for Villa and has a good goal scoring record against them
I’ll add Asension with a goal. penalty

ASENSIO. It's not a hard one to remember really.

Probably a predictive text issue, May 29th isn't that far away.

[Footy-Vill]

Wrong placement meant to be Brentford thread and yes i’ve been having issues on the writing . apologies.