On the pitch a good result and we did enough. Somebody said last week to me that our performances tend to mirror the level of the opposition which is Emery’s way of managing the squad. The crowd reflected this as the Villa support lacked intensity as if it were a friendly.
Off the pitch was good cracki. As usual had drink with the locals who were sound. I was separated from mates getting off the bus and turned a corner to see about 20 ultras in black. I was on the phone to my sister at the time and said hang on I may have some issues here. They went off in the opposite direction so no harm done though my sister did make a panicked call back to me. A few appeared opposite Pickwicks too but the police appeared and they scattered. There was a cordon in the street so no idea if something did happen after.
I’m getting too old for these late nights though and god only know how much I spent yesterday. All worth it when we win.
