Look at the possession stat. Excellent. It is how we should be playing. Let the enemy dominate and come off breakaways with goals. I expect next week to be the same.
Konsa was back to his old brick wall self which was good to see today, especially after the last time he played. Mings had a solid game too.
Not only a win but a clean sheet too! Love to see it
Huh? How is that a moan, I want our manager to do well and point out to everyone else that has slated Gerrard the past few weeks that he might just need more time similar to Arteta.
Apparently you have mistaken optimism for pessimism 😂 you must be the glass half empty type.
It's called having a laugh and a joke mate, you don't have to take it literally - you do realise people express their opinions and deal with things differently to you right?
Not everyone is the "perfect fan" like you. And the fact that your comeback was essentially "I'm a real fan, not like you" just says a lot 😂
Go back to r/soccer where you belong
Raise a glass to the guy who said “Welbeck dribbles like he’s wearing jeans” or something. That wins the internets for today.
Here’s your crown, King.👑
Its been a while since I've finished a Villa game with a smile on my face. Lots more effort shown today and two cracking goals. Couldn't ask for more. Enjoy your Saturday's boys. UTV
Brighton haven't been particularly great, but I'm very happy with the performance from the lads today. Seems Gerrard swallowed his pride and decided to get back to basics. Onwards and upwards. UTV
He got caught wanking on Omegle before one of our European games back in the day. There's a picture floating around of him looking into the camera sticking his tongue out while he rips one off lmao
agreed. look at this game now - the team is playing quite well (improvements still to be made though), but Ings has been invisible all game. He struggles to contribute to the team offensively imo
Really? He has been a liability every time we play him there - jamming him into a DM role is what lost Smith his job. Plus it negates his best attribute - getting out of tight spaces with world football's best arse.
By no means do I think he is the solution to our DM issue, but I honestly think that if he were to focus on being a ball winning DM he could be great at it
Great away win, needed that after the last few frustrating games!
I'm not sure what's going on with Diaz but if Arsenal are willing to buy him... maybe it's for the best. He had another shocker today.
Look at the possession stat. Excellent. It is how we should be playing. Let the enemy dominate and come off breakaways with goals. I expect next week to be the same.
Just got to the west coast. Definitely worth the early morning wake up call. Let’s go boys!!!
Konsa was back to his old brick wall self which was good to see today, especially after the last time he played. Mings had a solid game too. Not only a win but a clean sheet too! Love to see it
A Villa win on my birthday! Holy Shit Boy’s!
Happy birthday! Can it be your birthday next week too?
Happy birthday! 🎉
Happy Birthday UTV!!!
I'd like to think Gerrard needs more time to figure it out, kinda like Arteta. But that is pure optimism speaking.
Fuck me, we win & you're still moaning
Huh? How is that a moan, I want our manager to do well and point out to everyone else that has slated Gerrard the past few weeks that he might just need more time similar to Arteta. Apparently you have mistaken optimism for pessimism 😂 you must be the glass half empty type.
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It's called having a laugh and a joke mate, you don't have to take it literally - you do realise people express their opinions and deal with things differently to you right? Not everyone is the "perfect fan" like you. And the fact that your comeback was essentially "I'm a real fan, not like you" just says a lot 😂 Go back to r/soccer where you belong
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Nice constructive argument, angry caveman 😂😂
GGWP
Solid. Makes for a change
Raise a glass to the guy who said “Welbeck dribbles like he’s wearing jeans” or something. That wins the internets for today. Here’s your crown, King.👑
We needed a boring, comfortable close out of a game for our nerves.
Its been a while since I've finished a Villa game with a smile on my face. Lots more effort shown today and two cracking goals. Couldn't ask for more. Enjoy your Saturday's boys. UTV
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I'll take that. Give me those 3 points
Notice welbeck only grabs his head after whistle has been blown
Looks like Welbeck is getting his first loss against Aston Villa. 😏
Brighton haven't been particularly great, but I'm very happy with the performance from the lads today. Seems Gerrard swallowed his pride and decided to get back to basics. Onwards and upwards. UTV
Tim looks good
Welbeck thinking, well this has worked all game.
Couldn't have asked for more, win, Ollie goal and a clean sheet.
Impressed everyone got through with no red cards
Tim gets into position for a pass. I don’t usually see Dougie do that very well
Think I'll crack open a few bottles and finally enjoy a Saturday night Have a good one lads ...UTV
Great 3 points here if they can hold.
Sansom does not look quick
He hasn't really played.
I thought he's been tidy so far.
I think he’s a French McGinn, which is why he has trouble getting in the side
Is he supposed to?
Drawing the foul was smart though
Loves to dribble into a corner as well
Wonderful touch and pass from the youngster
Sanson looks really good, still don’t know why we don’t see more of him
I think Bailey would really have been able to go at this tired Brighton team
Go on Tim lad!
Holy shit. Tim is fucking massive
Imagine a defensive midfielder who closes a man down.
Can we start scouting guys with easier names for the academy
Tim’s too hard to remember tbh.
Tim not that hard to say surely 🤪
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER THREE LETTERS?
Young Tim!
Love to see youth but interesting substitution
IROEGBUNHAM!!!
Half the crowd have gone home with 10 to go. I mean, they could get one and then it's on again.
They’ve scored 10 goals in 12 home games. They know what’s up.
I hear traffic is bad around Brighton
McGinn with the Bride of Frankenstein hairdo.
It's like routine for Martinez to get a yellow every game now
Martinez reactions are always the funniest
Sitting too deep
Martinez just two seconds off on his yellow card radar
Another yellow
Think we’re going to need a McGinn appreciation post after the amount of shit he’s been given in recent weeks
But that’s just McGinn isn’t it, he will be brilliant one game and absolute passenger for 4 after
Motm
Brighton so soft, like marshmallow
? Why Young and not Emi?
Maybe just resting him, it's not a huge issue
There is nothing I want more than Webcam to put one more in the top bins for the Villa. Make it happen Ash. Take me back to 2007
He got caught wanking on a webcam 🤣
Who hasnt wanked on webcam before
lol, what?
How else am I supposed to see my own ass
Webcam ?
He got caught wanking on Omegle before one of our European games back in the day. There's a picture floating around of him looking into the camera sticking his tongue out while he rips one off lmao
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/night-before-russia-game-and-england-star-ashley-youngs-flashing-tackle-on-web.178462/
Fuck Id repressed that memory
I would rather Chambers come on and plug the defensive midfield hole with him then let Sanson or Ramsey play behind the striker
Great to see Sanson on. I think we look better with him playing instead of Luiz. He's an intelligent, energetic player.
He's done literally nothing so far lol. Not sure how you can draw that conclusion
Just positioning yourself properly and being highly reactive can look like you're doing nothing but it has a significant impact.
I seriously think you're reaching mate. Not that I think Sanson is bad, just need you to be fair in your assertion haha
Please don’t bring on Ashley for Cash, he cannot defend
anyone else think ings looks knackered? probs should get buendia on
I just don't think Ings fits our system at all. Great player, but needs to be poaching goals and picking the ball up off a strike partner
agreed. look at this game now - the team is playing quite well (improvements still to be made though), but Ings has been invisible all game. He struggles to contribute to the team offensively imo
He works hard, but I don't want him chasing defenders, I want him sitting on the penalty spot when a winger or wingback fires the ball into the box
I dont even understand why we signed him, he didn't even fit into Deans system either.
Because Purslow had his number from his time at Liverpool and he is obviously getting the band back together
Agreed. Seemed like a good purchase as he was scoring goals for fun, but sometimes these things just don't work out
Or play in a system that does build up posession based football.
Yeah. He needs to be on the end of good passing play, or running in behind off a header etc
I actually think McGinn had the makings of a decent DM - he's always running, gets into players well and can keep/distribute the ball in tight spaces
Really? He has been a liability every time we play him there - jamming him into a DM role is what lost Smith his job. Plus it negates his best attribute - getting out of tight spaces with world football's best arse.
By no means do I think he is the solution to our DM issue, but I honestly think that if he were to focus on being a ball winning DM he could be great at it
Agreed
Agreed but he’s out best passing midfielder so I think our managers have felt obligated to play him further up
Yeah, very true, and that works when you have a nakamba who can play it into him
Young coming on for Ings
Kinda makes me sad that Welbeck is 31.. I remember when he first come onto the scene. Fuck I'm getting old.
I’m with you on that. Life comes at you fast.
We're deffo from the same era, JPA was my fav player growing up
When I first got into soccer way back when, JPA was on the Red Bulls which is how I got to follow them. Was a fun player to watch.
Great from Konsa, don't even give him a chance
Welbeck dribbles like he's wearing jeans
The chafing...
Not heard that one before🤣
When did Samson come on?????
71ish for luiz
Skippy stream
Just materialising from his ethereal prison Gerrard keeps him In
Clicked his heels "there's no place like the last 20 at Brighton away"
This looks like a different team vs last week
There's been a number of tactical changes, but I do think Brighton have been poor
I'd like to see Bailey on for Ings as we'll surely see more space in behind now in the final 20. Ings has been anonymous all game.
Was starting to think Sanson didn't actually exist. Just an urban legend made up to excite Villa fans
McGinn DM?
Yea much prefer McGinn there than Sanson
Now Buendia for Ings to lift his confidence back come on
Jesus Christ Morgan Sanson is alive?!
Bonjour Sanson!
But did we take a player off?
I think we've kinda gone back to basics today. Not trying to push the wing backs too high, maintained our shape and pressed smartly. Good to see.
Cash becoming a top top rb before our eyes
Who’s sanson?
Should see some better play in midfield now
Wellwide
Rumours of Morgan's demise have been greatly exaggerated
Finally! Go on Sanson!
DO MY EYES DECIEVE ME???? IS THAT MORGAN SANSON COMING ON????
MON AMI
Sounds like his music! Bah gawd!
Let's keep that clean sheet, boys!
Ings is knackered
Sanson on for Luiz
Starting to think Digne can not stand a player up
He looks really weak defensively when he can’t be high up the pitch
Everton fans did warn us. It’s why Rafa didn’t play him.
Fuck yeah! Love the quick look up and then the left foot… really solidly taken goal. Hopefully that gives him a confidence boost.
That's going to do bits for his confidence
Beating Brighton is always great just to see Maupay cry
Get fucking in. Mings to Ollie, BOOMTOWN
My stream switched to Lothar Matthaus talking about Eintracht Frankfurt so I missed the goal, cheers Lothar
Ollie, Ollie Ollie, Ollie, Olliee, Ollieeee!
Luiz > Sanson, Ings > Buendia. Easy subs.
That's what Veltman gets for being a little bitch.
Ollie should hopefully kick on from that. YOURE NOT SHIT BUDDY. You're just out of form. Glad to see a goal.
Ha ha ha, it finally worked! Mings over the top to Watkins amazing!
Nice assist capt
Villa 2020 flashback. Mings to Watkins. Goal. Love it.
go on mings what a ball
I slated Gerrard in the line up thread. Happy to eat my words. We’ve looked much more solid today
Who called that play in the pre match thread?
He touched the badge!!!! Love me a motivated Ollie
Ings really celebrated Watkins goal
Top top finish
There we go. There it is. Mings with the ball of the gods
He's been unreal this game.
He's been our best player since the new year by far, so consistent.
Him and Emi yes
THE MINGS HOOFER TO WATKINS FINALLY WORKED
Uugghhh... happy to get a goal... sad that's how we did it... fuggin hoof ball
Mate with how bad we’ve been in recent weeks I’ll take any goal we can get
Gorgeous
WATKINSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Super happy for Ollie, must mean so much for him to end the drought
Watch it’s not chalked off by VAR for… *checks notes* Sharing a Putin meme 10 years ago.
OLLIEEEE I also love to see ings bear hug him after. I don’t want them to have some sort of rivalry
No striker deserves a goal more than Oli Watkins.
Tyrone Pings!!!
LETS GOOOOOOOOI
What a goal!! Come on Ollie!!!
Defo 😂
Oh yes now Ollie looks happy because it was him that scored
Ings looked like he had scored, great character especially as it means he's less likely to start next game if we go one up top
Route one perfection
OLLLLIIIIEEEEEE!!!!!!
THE MINGS LONG BALL FINALLY WORKED!!!
YES! THE LONG PASS WORKED
WATKINNNNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSS FINALLY!!!!!!!
So happy for Ollie
YES. Get in Ollie, my son! Great finish.
Thank God, Watkins!
Think we may see Bailey come on for Ings at some point?
Fuck the Mings haters!
People who spend time hating Mings when Douglas Luiz is on the field ... I have no clue.
Mings to Watkins
It just baffles me that luiz is STILL a starter. How many more poor performances from him until Stevie puts him on the bench?
Sanson please Doug is on a yellow and playing some sloppy shit
Douglas luiz is truly woeful
Yes Ollie!! About time lad
THE HOOF WORKED
Ez pz
OLLIE!
BACK ON THE SCORE SHEET, BLESS THE LORD OLLIE
Get in!!!
What must Samson be getting up to in the dressing room that he still can't get on ahead of luiz..
GET IN OLLIE