Aston Villa v Forest Post-Match Party

[darren woolley]

Absolutely brilliant one of the best nights of my life.

[SamTheMouse]

Well done to everyone who attended the match last night. You all gave 110% or more vocal support. It was truly magnificent, and showed that's there's no place like Villa Park for a big occasion under the floodlights.

Just wanted to echo this. The crowd was magnificent. The noise they made was worth a goal in itself.

[Demitri_C]

That was the greatest semi final ive experienced.  Only blackburn and tranmere come close to that in my life time

[andyh]

Never overreact to a half time lead

https://x.com/talkSPORT/status/2049970116373233843

Oh dear whats theat phase dont count your chickens ..

Bet they feel like right muppets now 😂

I know that’s real, but it’s got an AI feel about it.

[dorsetvillian]

I do think Forest got ahead of themselves in the pre game build up. They were very confident, and yet the moment the game kicked off, you could just see that our players were locked in. The atmosphere and intensity of the evening meant they couldn't cope. complete dominance for 90 minutes. It also shows the crucial role of a home game in that second leg.

[LeeB]

I do think Forest got ahead of themselves in the pre game build up. They were very confident, and yet the moment the game kicked off, you could just see that our players were locked in. The atmosphere and intensity of the evening meant they couldn't cope. complete dominance for 90 minutes. It also shows the crucial role of a home game in that second leg.

Especially when you've got him in the dugout

In the last ten minutes at their place my mate was calling for Tammy to come on, I said no way will that happen, our focus is to not concede a second. Had we done so the shape of last night may have been very different.

[Rigadon]

And they tried the huddle in our half thing.  Twats. 

[kippaxvilla2]

And they tried the huddle in our half thing.  Twats.

And Emi shithoused them by joining it.

[SamTheMouse]

Has Marinakis been seen yet?

Last spotted attempting to kidnap Olive Oyl, I think.

[Toronto Villa]

Last night happened, right? It wasn’t a dream?

Was trying to think of games in which we've consistently been that good, for that long in a game.

Reckon I've got the 1-0 against Man City in 2024, and that's about it. Even headline-grabbers like the 7-2 against Liverpool felt quite chaotic and uncontrolled and on another day would have turned out differently.

Probably Brighton 6-1, Newcastle 3-0. Agree about the 7-2 vs Liverpool. Add in plenty of deflected goals. A weird, but wonderful Covid win.

[PeterWithesShin]

Liverpool were reigning champions and were lucky it wasn't double figures.

[DB]

Has Marinakis been seen yet?

Last spotted attempting to kidnap Olive Oyl, I think.

I saw him in the trinity behind us, he is huge.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I predicted a 3-0 win but what I never saw coming was the most complete team performance from every single player, total football for 90 minutes. Years back on here, I recall Chris Smith saying it's impossible for teams to dominate for 90 minutes which at the time I thought a fair comment. I hope you enjoyed last night, Chris. Every minute of it. What a performance.

Every player was fully committed and did exactly the job Unai had instructed. It's difficult to mention certain players without crediting others but it I can't let this game pass without highlighting a few performances:

For me Ollie Watkins had his best Villa performance in a Villa shirt ever. Absolute perfection. Absolute team player, working to link up attacks, good feet (yes, you read that correctly) and where you need him to score. Loads of players would have wanted to come off with a cut above the eye but it seems to further inspire Watkins. Somebody mentioned Tuchel was at the game, if so he must be delighted to confirm who he's bringing as his second striker to the World Cup.

Emi Buendia, probably my MOTM but then there are another 10 players who rightly had a claim. Tenacious as ever but the fella played like it was his last ever game of football and wanted to not only win but win in style. Everything he did was with focus, energy and determination. When Mini Messi danced past the Forest defenders to provide the simplest of tap-ins for Ollie Watkins, it was like watching in slow motion, such was the beauty of the skill and time he created for himself. Genius.

Balls of steel to step up to take the penalty but he knew what he was doing. Respect. He chased everything, got back to support the defence when needed, got up immediately when clobbered which was often, both brave and tidy playing little ons-twos, no fear just pure skill, he demonstrated yet again his love and dedication for this club.

The Legend that is Super John McGinn. Just when you think you've seen his best performance, he takes it up another level. We are so blessed to have him and even at 31 he's still improving. How, I have no idea but what I do know is I can think of no other Villa player, past or present that leads by such example. I could go on for ever about the dirty work he has to do, his finishing, his running, leadership, every bloody thing he does.

If like me you've been carrying around in your head an image of SJM lifting that big, beautiful Europa League trophy, well we're one step way from turning it into reality. There's not a more deserving Villa player, again past or present, who would deserve it and make me smile more than seeing John McGinn lift the trophy on May 20th.

Every player gets a 10 but these three get an 11. As does Unai who planned that game from start to finish and his players delivered. It was a joy to watch. The Villa Park crowd are rightly rewarded for their brilliant support with a game they probably won't ever forget. European nights at Villa Park under the lights, ain't bad are they?

[walsall villain]

Was that really us? Apart from the ‘96’ league cup final I can’t think of another big match when we have won so convincingly. What an atmosphere! I’m sure there are a lot of sore throats amongst us today.

[Sexual Ealing]

I agree with RCF.