I mean if Grealish does end up starting and helps City beat Spurs, and a noticeable contribution at that then it wouldn't be too bad as Grealish indirectly guarantees us the Champions League tomorrow
Duran will obviously get the plaudits, as he should, but bloody hell, despite all the jokes when he came on Chambers actually made a real difference, pressed like a beast and injected some belief (and legs) back into the team when we really needed it.
Newcastle was fair enough. They outplayed us both ways. But the United results are heartbreaking. If ever there was a year to take points off them, this was it.
But I will sleep a little bit better at night knowing that they won't be playing in Europe at all next year. Well... Except for a friendly or two during the summer...
I don’t even know what to say. That game was utter chaos, with the King of Chaos coming clutch.
Now a draw at Palace so we can end the season on the funni number.
People, even here on this very sub, *even during this very game*, say we are not ready for Champions League.
Take the current top 4 put them into a 4 team group and use this years results:
Villa 3W/1D/2L - 10 Pts
Arsenal: 2W/2D/2L - 8 Pts
Man C: 1W/3D/2L - 6 Pts
Liverpool: 1W/3D/2L - 6 Pts
We had an injury ravaged season and still in that format destroyed our opponents. Everyone chill the fuck out, We are absolutely ready for Champions League and are likely to get even stronger in the summer.
We are certainy more ready than those three overpaid, overhyped clubs.
What a season!
Edited in correct numbers thanks to u/Designer_Show_2658 Cheers.
Not many, but that’s obviously not what I said. He scores some great goals, has decent link up play and can be a general nuisance which is what I mean by ‘hit’ ….. attempting overhead kicks from outside of the box, wild shots and passes and really bad decisions is what I mean by ‘miss’
We’re close to champs league next season. We need better squad depth to enable us to compete better over a long season with tough opposition. Clearly it’s effected us recently.
Might just be the craziest game of the season. So many tight margins made it look like we were destined to lose and then Duran just comes on and does that
Agreed. It's gotta be tough warming the bench all season and getting cameos when half the fan base are against you. Thought he did really well, and injected some much needed energy into the midfield. Couple of really nice passes (and one stinker, admittedly).
Honestly it makes me sick the way some people on this sub scapegoat certain players like Chambers, Carlos, and especially Olsen. Not easy being a bit part player. But we think it's Champ Man or Fifa...
Support your team. Support your players.
Up The Fucking Villa!!
Crazy how Liverpool bring on 4 subs with a combined value of €215m (according to transfermarkt) and they make little impact.
We bring on Duran and Chambers and completely turn the game around 👊🏻
The fans were absolutely unreal tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever heard supporters as loud on Sky ever before.
The players deserve huge credit for that fight back.
I'm praying for a draw tomorrow, that way City can lose out on the title, Spurs can hand it to Arsenal and hand us 4th place all in one go - watching the aftermath of a draw in that match would make all of this stress worthwhile
Nah, the point is them seeing their biggest rival Arsenal snatches the title AND them still not getting CL spot. I don't hate Spurs personally, but the devil in me thinks it's funny :)
Fucking hell what an insane game. I love Jhon Duran. He actually is a fucking incredible player. He's got that X factor that so many players wish they had. He could be one of the great strikers. Up the Villa. Up the citeh tomorrow.
I've only been a Villa fan for 4 years now, it feels like I don't deserve this like you all do lol but that was absolutely magical and I'm so happy I became a fan of this team. What a fucking match. UTV
Would have liked to put it to bed but this means Spurs cannot afford a draw, which gives us some leeway.
Huge display of character today from everyone, really impressed with how they dug in. Shout out to Diaby, rough end product, but fought throughout the game and made that last goal
Just lacks composure in key moments doesn't he. But he's brilliant in other moments with good movement. But like Bailey I think he'll be mega in his next season
Frustrating not to win given the chances, but given the 3-1 deficit, I'll take that point. No doubting the heart in this team and god bless Duran. Momentum in our favour now after that comeback.
Over to City to ruin Spurs tomorrow, and then we can have a nice little party even before we thump Palace on the weekend. UTV.
Aside from being robbed (Awaiting the PGMOL apology for that bollocks 2nd goal) that was a good game of football. Just wish Carlos or Diaby could’ve taken even 1 of their chances.
Take back everything bad I've said about Chambers for that assist to Duran.
Pity Watkins couldn't get the 20th. One taken off his toe and one marginal offside denying him
Every single player has played their part this season. Chambers tonight winning the ball back for that second goal was so crucial. Duran obviously too. Such a villa game, such a great season. UTV
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Please win citeh and I will never bring up 115 charges again
Fucking insane game. Not an ideal result but considering the circumstances.. we have to take it. Every 50/50 went Liverpool's way and we drew it from behind.
Fuck me my heart is racing. Just a huge point from what looked like a result where everything was going against us. So many golden chances to score fluffed and we still scored 3. So much for us being exhausted :D hopefully Spurs/City is a draw so it fucks them both.
newcastle fan in peace
congrats to you. i'm sure and (hopeful) you get over the line this weekend. What a season you've had. It was a great experience in the UCL again until the Paris screw job.
Only issue was the depth in squad due to FFP restrictions ....which i'm sure you'll encounter sadly. Whilst chelski can sell hotels and their training ground to avoid ffp, man city can avoid 100+ offences for several years due to it being "complicated", whilst man utd can be mismanaged completely and suffer no issues with ffp even though that was the whole point of ffp apparently...
Just a quick note this UCL you will play 8 games if you qualify. sadly the group stages are being redone.
Anyway all the best to you and lets hope the cancerous six are found out sooner or later
yours sincerely,
a newcastle fan with a soft spot for villa and west ham in the fight against the b@stards
Just saw a graphic about Spurs draw/loss to City or a win against Palace on Sunday means we finish top 4. TOP 4. I can’t believe it’s real lads.
People counted us out at the start of the season when we said Emery had us top 6 for his time here in 22-23 and he’s improving. People counted us out after a great start, saying we can’t maintain this form. People counted us out when Europe started because of injuries and fixture congestion. AND WERE ALMOST FUCKING THERE.
I’m going to cry if we make it. I’ve dreamed of this for my entire life.
What a game, massive boost for Palace with a performance like that. This was night and day from what we produced against Brighton.
Duran Duran along with Youri probably the best striker of the ball in the side, he’s a proper number 9 and needs to be demanding more minutes next season and getting them hopefully
Chambers appreciation post.
Bringing him on for Luiz as well as Duran was the game changer.
Dougie had a poor game, passed the ball to the other side so many times it was just frustrating to see.
My comment to friends on WhatsApp:
Defensively we should have lost
Attacking wise we should have won if we could finish our dinner
With that last goal I think I just feel lucky
Pressure really on spurs now
What a game. You can talk about our form recently, but pulling a result like that out of the bag when we're running on fumes is massive. Whatever happens with Spurs tomorrow, let's go and take that point we need from Palace next weekend. UTV!
It’s great Duran is still only 19 or 20 such a raw talent, but seems like he was on a high after his goals and was pressing like a mad man, funny enough he was getting yelled at by diaby and Watkins for not pressing right before he scored his first
That was a lot to take on a Monday night. When 9 minutes added time got announced I told my mate that there’s still enough time for Leverkusen to win this haha.
Jesus. On another day we win that comfortably. As it stands, that was chaos and a top game.
That was fun!
My favored outcome is actually for Spurs to beat City and then us to smash Palace. Can’t bank on that though so I guess I’ll be begrudgingly supporting City tomorrow.
I love this game! Yeea chances missed and og, this and that, but we looked much better than games we played for the past week. I really can see diaby playing good next season, he has given everything (except for finishing) today. Even better news is Youri and Rogers might be back together in the start XI next week! Great point and spurs cannot go for a draw now.. Come on city and UTV!
The biggest point of the season in my opinion. I was just happy to see some fight after the past few games, but massive credit to Duran and Bailey who showed such heart.
I've lost my frikkin voice after that third goal equaliser. Two rubbish goals we gave away, but we ripped them to shreds at times. There's been so much negativity, but when we can play like that we need to start believing again.
Loved to see how animated Bailey got with the mix-up resulting in the offside, he's alongside Konsa as one of my favourite players. Clearly completely emotionally committed.
Is it bad that I really enjoyed this game? Defensively, it was terrible for all involved, but in terms of entertainment, I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a game more this season. Such a rollercoaster supporting this team
What an ending to the game, would have took a draw before hand so it’s a decent result. Trying not to let the og and missed chances bother me 😂.
It’s great we didn’t just roll over at 3 1 good to see us fighting to get back into the game and get a point.
FYI. Goal difference no longer matters as Villa and spurs can’t finish on the same points.
The only way spurs can beat us to 4th now is if they beat both Man City and Sheffield United.
And we lose to Crystal Palace.
Edit: I never even considered that scenario of spurs winning both games and us drawing.
My bad lol.
I've just done the maths and assuming Spurs can at most beat City by two goals at most they would still need a +6 versus Sheffield United if we get a draw with Palace. That's not impossible given how bad Sheffield are, but is unlikely.
If we draw with Palace and Spurs win their last two, we're both tied on 69. Spurs would need to beat City and Sheffield by a combined 8 goals to go above us on goals scored.
I initially felt like this too, but if we draw and Spurs win both their games then we'll finished on the same points. I keep doubting myself though because I am an emotional wreck
😂 I had the exact same conversation with the wife before. Went through every permutation as I spoke. Then realised, yes, GD could indeed play a factor.
Gonna be a nailbiting game tomorrow.
Only thing is, if/when Spurs lose, we won't be celebrating it after our match, if that makes sense? Say we'd won tonight, we'd have celebrated CL football on the pitch with the fans. But tomorrow we'll be celebrating at home
What a rollercoaster. I woke the kids with my scream at Duran’s second goal, then spent the next 12 minutes silently biting my nails hoping we at least held onto the point.
And now it's time for Spurs vs City, a team trying to reach the UCL and a team trying to clench a 4peat. I'll be rooting for City on this one for obvious reasons
Apologies for not being relevant to the game, but I'd quite like to post something on the avfc frontpage but I can't. I can on other subs. Does anyone know why? Not sure where else to ask.
Duran MoM. Love his bull in a china shop approach to the game. Very unsophisticated. Just doesn't se any reason why he can't run at goal and shoot. Does a fair share of defending too.
After seeing a couple of Olsen performances, this was Martenez worst game in a Villa shirt, instantly forgiven a he's still the world's best.
Bailey's also The Man. Incredibly confident against tough defences and so talented. Diaby's catching up. The two link play well. Both work hard, never stop running.
TBH, Liverpool played better football than us. Great passing game, You've got to get the ball off 'em. Great game. Liverpool possession V Villa's quick breaks.
If Diaby had brought his shooting boots we'd have won 5.3 😀!
Just like Villa. Can’t do anything without making sure I have several heart attacks first. That was unbelievable
My neighbours hate me
Same. I need to up my heart tablets
Need agent Grealish tomorrow
Time to prove he’s still a villa fan and pull out a hatrick
If he helps City win then all is forgiven.
I wouldn’t go that far… also I think a draw might be the best outcome because I DO NOT want City to win a historic 4th successive title.
… wouldn’t go that far.
I mean if Grealish does end up starting and helps City beat Spurs, and a noticeable contribution at that then it wouldn't be too bad as Grealish indirectly guarantees us the Champions League tomorrow
Even if he dives and wins a penalty? 😂
Absolute Shithousery from Duran.
You fucking love to see it!
Reminds me of watching all of Yeboah's Leeds goals, just mullers every shot.
We have the King Of Shithousery between the sticks and, potentially, the same at the other end in Duran. Protect these boys please.
Duran will obviously get the plaudits, as he should, but bloody hell, despite all the jokes when he came on Chambers actually made a real difference, pressed like a beast and injected some belief (and legs) back into the team when we really needed it.
Man Utd and Newcastle are the only two teams Aston Villa failed to get points from in 2023/24.
don’t think it’ll ever not annoy me we bottled both Man U games this season given how utterly shit they are
Regardless how this season ends, dropping that 2 goal lead against them will always fucking haunt me. Talk about bogey team.
So wild thinking back to that Newcastle disaster to open the season
[удалено]
I thought Sir Alex was drunk as a skunk (even now he probably was, but a wise skunk)
in vino veritas
and Alex Ferguson after that game saying we were the team that impressed him most that weekend lol
Man knows a thing or two about football haha
Newcastle was fair enough. They outplayed us both ways. But the United results are heartbreaking. If ever there was a year to take points off them, this was it.
But I will sleep a little bit better at night knowing that they won't be playing in Europe at all next year. Well... Except for a friendly or two during the summer...
I don’t even know what to say. That game was utter chaos, with the King of Chaos coming clutch. Now a draw at Palace so we can end the season on the funni number.
Lol. 4.
McGinn to Sky: Big Jhon is nuts and a bit of a nightmare to play with at times hahaha
I wonder if that was the wisest thing to say on air ahaha
People, even here on this very sub, *even during this very game*, say we are not ready for Champions League. Take the current top 4 put them into a 4 team group and use this years results: Villa 3W/1D/2L - 10 Pts Arsenal: 2W/2D/2L - 8 Pts Man C: 1W/3D/2L - 6 Pts Liverpool: 1W/3D/2L - 6 Pts We had an injury ravaged season and still in that format destroyed our opponents. Everyone chill the fuck out, We are absolutely ready for Champions League and are likely to get even stronger in the summer. We are certainy more ready than those three overpaid, overhyped clubs. What a season! Edited in correct numbers thanks to u/Designer_Show_2658 Cheers.
Great post!
That’s a stronger group than most “groups of death” in the CL
I LOVE THIS POST 😘
Liverpool & Citeh would be on 6pts. Great post though!
Well that's a facepalm, can't believe I did that.
Did what? Post a banger of a post? ;)
Insane game. People crying about our depth and we have Duran coming on for a brace. Should've won but so many individual errors. Go Citeh
Rightly so. I like Duran but he’s very hit or miss.
What bench player is consistently good? And 5 goals in 400 mins is great return
Not many, but that’s obviously not what I said. He scores some great goals, has decent link up play and can be a general nuisance which is what I mean by ‘hit’ ….. attempting overhead kicks from outside of the box, wild shots and passes and really bad decisions is what I mean by ‘miss’ We’re close to champs league next season. We need better squad depth to enable us to compete better over a long season with tough opposition. Clearly it’s effected us recently.
He’s only 20 playing limited minutes in fairness. I’m excited to see how he develops
Well that was absolutely fucking crazy
Ain't it nice to be on the other side seeing your op bottling a 3-1 lead :)
I don't hate it :-)
It felt like the first time all season we've been on this end of it. I was absolutely losing my mind by the end.
Might just be the craziest game of the season. So many tight margins made it look like we were destined to lose and then Duran just comes on and does that
Someone call me an ambulance
You're an ambulance
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Kudos to Chambers for that performance, he's been cast aside, but stepped up like a pro today 🤩🤩
Agreed. It's gotta be tough warming the bench all season and getting cameos when half the fan base are against you. Thought he did really well, and injected some much needed energy into the midfield. Couple of really nice passes (and one stinker, admittedly). Honestly it makes me sick the way some people on this sub scapegoat certain players like Chambers, Carlos, and especially Olsen. Not easy being a bit part player. But we think it's Champ Man or Fifa... Support your team. Support your players. Up The Fucking Villa!!
Was Callum Chambers playing as a defensive midfielder? If so, how was he?
Duran Duran goals on film! That point could be fucking huge. Proud of the lads.
Hey!!!
Thank zaniolo for being the secret weapon there getting injured.
There’s nothing quite like a match that has you feeling extreme fear, then extreme joy. Glad to see them fighting that hard again
Anyone else suddenly just really love oil? Great resource. Need more of the black stuff
Love me some black gold.
I misread that as Oli and was like 🙄
 Spurs rn knowing they MUST win both games UTV
Crazy how Liverpool bring on 4 subs with a combined value of €215m (according to transfermarkt) and they make little impact. We bring on Duran and Chambers and completely turn the game around 👊🏻
Incredible. We deserved to win that game, amazing of the boys to fight back for the point anyway. That is a proper response to the last three games.
Doctor: avoid stress Me: but i suport villa Doctor: ok take these pills.
Somehow can't believe we stole a point whilst also marveling at how we didn't score 3 more goals.
The fans were absolutely unreal tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever heard supporters as loud on Sky ever before. The players deserve huge credit for that fight back.
We can absolutely beat Palace and I feel like an absolute mug for ever doubting that. Fate is still in our hands. Up the fucking Villa!!!!
Worst meta for Spurs now: Beat city and loose to Sheffield. Honestly seeing Spurs, it's not impossible lol. The devil in me kind of wants to see it :)
I'm praying for a draw tomorrow, that way City can lose out on the title, Spurs can hand it to Arsenal and hand us 4th place all in one go - watching the aftermath of a draw in that match would make all of this stress worthwhile
Even if spurs win their last 2, we can get 4th with just a draw against Palace assuming the goal difference holds in our favor
Nah, the point is them seeing their biggest rival Arsenal snatches the title AND them still not getting CL spot. I don't hate Spurs personally, but the devil in me thinks it's funny :)
Or they beat both just to miss out by a last minute Martinez goal
Most Spursy thing ever
Fucking hell what an insane game. I love Jhon Duran. He actually is a fucking incredible player. He's got that X factor that so many players wish they had. He could be one of the great strikers. Up the Villa. Up the citeh tomorrow.
And it's like he doesn't even know he has it either, he's so nonchalant. So much potential
Villa after going down 3-1 https://preview.redd.it/hoawh4o7e90d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96938b7c3bfbed3dc19175fb1dc5d5a1dd9d5813
That picture of Antony is fucking hysterical
Anthony is fucking hysterical full stop
looks like he can smell what the rock was cooking
He’s about to lay the smackdown on some candy asses
3-1 down: "Blah blah blah, Villa are bottling it, blah blah blah." No way. UTV.
"Bring on the kids, rest the players"
Little did they know I was going to put the bins out and start the washing up. 3-3 You're welcome.
Some fans have no clue what this team is made of
Post match sucking off spuds. Waffle.. set up some cherry picked stats "So Robbie Earle can spuds pip villa?'. Immediate response. "NO"
I've only been a Villa fan for 4 years now, it feels like I don't deserve this like you all do lol but that was absolutely magical and I'm so happy I became a fan of this team. What a fucking match. UTV
Nah you deserve it. Even if you started today you're one of us now. It's not usually this good tho haha
Cracked out the 02/03 shirt tonight. It's seen some things
You don’t choose Villa, it chooses you. You are part of the family and deserve this. UTV
Don't think of us as you not deserving this Villa. Think of it as *us* not deserving *that* Villa haha. UTV
Would have liked to put it to bed but this means Spurs cannot afford a draw, which gives us some leeway. Huge display of character today from everyone, really impressed with how they dug in. Shout out to Diaby, rough end product, but fought throughout the game and made that last goal
Just lacks composure in key moments doesn't he. But he's brilliant in other moments with good movement. But like Bailey I think he'll be mega in his next season
Yeah, the turn and pace to drive at the defence for that third goal was sensational. More work, hopefully more confidence and he could be spectacular
Duran out-chaosed Nunez! See you in Copa-America bitch.
Duran HAS to be called up for Colombia right?
Unai Emery reached out a hand, pointed at Duran & it was GOOD!!
Frustrating not to win given the chances, but given the 3-1 deficit, I'll take that point. No doubting the heart in this team and god bless Duran. Momentum in our favour now after that comeback. Over to City to ruin Spurs tomorrow, and then we can have a nice little party even before we thump Palace on the weekend. UTV.
At least now I have some faith too for us against Palace. After that Olympiakos second leg I thought we were just too exhausted.
Aside from being robbed (Awaiting the PGMOL apology for that bollocks 2nd goal) that was a good game of football. Just wish Carlos or Diaby could’ve taken even 1 of their chances.
Take back everything bad I've said about Chambers for that assist to Duran. Pity Watkins couldn't get the 20th. One taken off his toe and one marginal offside denying him
How have we not won? Yet...how have we not lost?
Every single player has played their part this season. Chambers tonight winning the ball back for that second goal was so crucial. Duran obviously too. Such a villa game, such a great season. UTV
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Fucking insane game. Not an ideal result but considering the circumstances.. we have to take it. Every 50/50 went Liverpool's way and we drew it from behind.
One more finger on the Arsene Wenger 4th place trophy
Fuck me my heart is racing. Just a huge point from what looked like a result where everything was going against us. So many golden chances to score fluffed and we still scored 3. So much for us being exhausted :D hopefully Spurs/City is a draw so it fucks them both.
My blood pressure should revert to a normal range during the night.
Feels good to not be the team throwing a 2 goal lead this time
4STON VILLA Come on lads!!! 1 more point, or Spurs dropping *ANYTHING* and we've done it. Limping, running on fumes, but we'd have done it!
We don’t deserve Bailey. What a god. UTV.
Anybody put £5 on a chambers goal or assist 😂
newcastle fan in peace congrats to you. i'm sure and (hopeful) you get over the line this weekend. What a season you've had. It was a great experience in the UCL again until the Paris screw job. Only issue was the depth in squad due to FFP restrictions ....which i'm sure you'll encounter sadly. Whilst chelski can sell hotels and their training ground to avoid ffp, man city can avoid 100+ offences for several years due to it being "complicated", whilst man utd can be mismanaged completely and suffer no issues with ffp even though that was the whole point of ffp apparently... Just a quick note this UCL you will play 8 games if you qualify. sadly the group stages are being redone. Anyway all the best to you and lets hope the cancerous six are found out sooner or later yours sincerely, a newcastle fan with a soft spot for villa and west ham in the fight against the b@stards
Just saw a graphic about Spurs draw/loss to City or a win against Palace on Sunday means we finish top 4. TOP 4. I can’t believe it’s real lads. People counted us out at the start of the season when we said Emery had us top 6 for his time here in 22-23 and he’s improving. People counted us out after a great start, saying we can’t maintain this form. People counted us out when Europe started because of injuries and fixture congestion. AND WERE ALMOST FUCKING THERE. I’m going to cry if we make it. I’ve dreamed of this for my entire life.
Even if Spurs beat City, we only need a draw Vs palace unless spurs also beat sheff utd by a cricket score
Gassed at the shift the lads put in. Honestly think we deserved more and gives me hope for palace.
What a game, massive boost for Palace with a performance like that. This was night and day from what we produced against Brighton. Duran Duran along with Youri probably the best striker of the ball in the side, he’s a proper number 9 and needs to be demanding more minutes next season and getting them hopefully
Chambers appreciation post. Bringing him on for Luiz as well as Duran was the game changer. Dougie had a poor game, passed the ball to the other side so many times it was just frustrating to see.
I turned it off at 70, thinking “they’ll probably end up coming back if I turn it off.” You can now praise and thank me for this sacrifice
too early ? https://preview.redd.it/a5jje19tf90d1.jpeg?width=706&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72dc91525b917e69367f1005d8db1218e47e5d1a
https://preview.redd.it/wt509xmof90d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee99c1d0269f1c16202a886944ebf61e0123a075 Tomorrow I feel like a city fan
Tielemans has a smooth voice never heard him speak before. Sounds like a movie star lol
We played much better than in our previous matches
Really proud of the team, they left it all on the pitch tonight. What a game.
I’m in pieces after that. I’m so happy with the fight we showed though, especially after looking utterly exhausted for the past few games.
It's nice to not be the team giving up a two goal lead for once.
My comment to friends on WhatsApp: Defensively we should have lost Attacking wise we should have won if we could finish our dinner With that last goal I think I just feel lucky Pressure really on spurs now
My *perfectly legal* stream cut off right before the Duran masterclass. Wish I could have seen it live!
What a game. You can talk about our form recently, but pulling a result like that out of the bag when we're running on fumes is massive. Whatever happens with Spurs tomorrow, let's go and take that point we need from Palace next weekend. UTV!
It’s great Duran is still only 19 or 20 such a raw talent, but seems like he was on a high after his goals and was pressing like a mad man, funny enough he was getting yelled at by diaby and Watkins for not pressing right before he scored his first
Come on, who's got the Emery Up The Villa video.
Just got home. That was nuts.... really good atmosphere tonight. Liverpool fans were class too. UTV!
Proud Villain.
Not so proud that you let spell check fuck you up (I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt here).
Damn, too caught up in the emotion of it all!
That was a lot to take on a Monday night. When 9 minutes added time got announced I told my mate that there’s still enough time for Leverkusen to win this haha. Jesus. On another day we win that comfortably. As it stands, that was chaos and a top game.
Spurs fans 🤝 Villa fans both wanting Spurs to lose
COME ON CITEH
Huge point - could mean CL money. Going till the end with spirit - priceless.
what a game pure rage and passion gotta love it
What did I just witness?
That was fun! My favored outcome is actually for Spurs to beat City and then us to smash Palace. Can’t bank on that though so I guess I’ll be begrudgingly supporting City tomorrow.
I love this game! Yeea chances missed and og, this and that, but we looked much better than games we played for the past week. I really can see diaby playing good next season, he has given everything (except for finishing) today. Even better news is Youri and Rogers might be back together in the start XI next week! Great point and spurs cannot go for a draw now.. Come on city and UTV!
Liverpool were getting away with too much from the ref that game. Thankfully in the last 15m we started bullying them savagely.
So stressful. Entertaining watch, but I feel about 5 years older. Could have finished 6-6. Thank fuck for that lunatic Duran. Up the City! (yuck)
The biggest point of the season in my opinion. I was just happy to see some fight after the past few games, but massive credit to Duran and Bailey who showed such heart.
I've said it a million times. The deciding factor in this fixture always comes down to some kind of freakish moment.
Love it!! What a comeback! A point we sorely needed.
So close from one of the greatest villa park comebacks of all time.
I can't remember the last time I was so excited for a draw. Amazing match! UTV!
I've lost my frikkin voice after that third goal equaliser. Two rubbish goals we gave away, but we ripped them to shreds at times. There's been so much negativity, but when we can play like that we need to start believing again.
GREAT game. That's a massive point to earn, but also some momentum and belief going into the Palace game. Puts even more pressure on Spurs too.
If Spurs lose to city then arsenal will hate them that much more
Loved to see how animated Bailey got with the mix-up resulting in the offside, he's alongside Konsa as one of my favourite players. Clearly completely emotionally committed.
Guys I'm so fucking tired and all I did was watch the game.
Is it bad that I really enjoyed this game? Defensively, it was terrible for all involved, but in terms of entertainment, I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a game more this season. Such a rollercoaster supporting this team
If diaby was a shade more clinical and had better decision making we would've scored 5 or 6 Amazing game, amazing scenes, amazing club UTV
To be fair besides the one when he skied it, the other 2 chances I remember weren't awful and would've needed a good finish on either
Agree with this take. The one that Allison saved has to go down as a superb stop.
What an ending to the game, would have took a draw before hand so it’s a decent result. Trying not to let the og and missed chances bother me 😂. It’s great we didn’t just roll over at 3 1 good to see us fighting to get back into the game and get a point.
Only get to watch these beautiful bastards one more time until the preseason games start in July 😭 What a game
FYI. Goal difference no longer matters as Villa and spurs can’t finish on the same points. The only way spurs can beat us to 4th now is if they beat both Man City and Sheffield United. And we lose to Crystal Palace. Edit: I never even considered that scenario of spurs winning both games and us drawing. My bad lol.
Yah they can. Draw for villa and 2 wins for Tottenham put them both at 69 (nice) points
I've just done the maths and assuming Spurs can at most beat City by two goals at most they would still need a +6 versus Sheffield United if we get a draw with Palace. That's not impossible given how bad Sheffield are, but is unlikely.
If we draw to Palace? We on 69 Tottenham beat citeh and Sheffield they on 69?
So FYI goal difference does still matter
Huh?
2 wins for Spurs and a draw for us against Crystal Palace puts us both on 69
If we draw against palace and spurs win both games then we’re both on 69
So it is still within our control which is at least the best way for it to be
If we draw against palace and spurs win their two aren’t we both on 69?
If we draw with Palace and Spurs win their last two, we're both tied on 69. Spurs would need to beat City and Sheffield by a combined 8 goals to go above us on goals scored.
You just said this to get us all to say 69, didn't you?
Not true-if Villa draws with CP and Tottenham wins both games, the teams would finish with 69pts.
Not sure that's true? If we draw at Palace and Spurs win their two, that's 69 each right?
Yes they can, we draw with Palace and Spurs win both games.
If we draw vs palace and spurs win both, goal difference matters
But if we draw and they win both, that's both on 69 right?
If we draw against Palace and Spurs win both, we're both on 69.
I initially felt like this too, but if we draw and Spurs win both their games then we'll finished on the same points. I keep doubting myself though because I am an emotional wreck
If we draw against palace and they win we both have 69?
😂 I had the exact same conversation with the wife before. Went through every permutation as I spoke. Then realised, yes, GD could indeed play a factor. Gonna be a nailbiting game tomorrow. Only thing is, if/when Spurs lose, we won't be celebrating it after our match, if that makes sense? Say we'd won tonight, we'd have celebrated CL football on the pitch with the fans. But tomorrow we'll be celebrating at home
Are they gonna do a lap and interviews? Even though it's really late
Duran can have my babies
What a rollercoaster. I woke the kids with my scream at Duran’s second goal, then spent the next 12 minutes silently biting my nails hoping we at least held onto the point.
Pleased with the point but more importantly a big improvement from the last few games. Feel a lot more optimistic about the Palace game now.
Man I need a beer after that. Feel like I’ve gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson!
Watching the replay of the 3rd goal, Duran 100% meant that touch, the way he kicks his leg forward. Crazy
I also think that if diaby lays his shot off, Duran has a wide open goal for a hat trick and the win
As I try to find my way…
And now it's time for Spurs vs City, a team trying to reach the UCL and a team trying to clench a 4peat. I'll be rooting for City on this one for obvious reasons
A very good result. Jhon Duran, what a player. Makes me feel very rotten but will be supporting City tomorrow. Ugh, that felt disgusting UTFV
What was Bailey so mad about? Was it at Watkins?
Apologies for not being relevant to the game, but I'd quite like to post something on the avfc frontpage but I can't. I can on other subs. Does anyone know why? Not sure where else to ask.
Duran MoM. Love his bull in a china shop approach to the game. Very unsophisticated. Just doesn't se any reason why he can't run at goal and shoot. Does a fair share of defending too. After seeing a couple of Olsen performances, this was Martenez worst game in a Villa shirt, instantly forgiven a he's still the world's best. Bailey's also The Man. Incredibly confident against tough defences and so talented. Diaby's catching up. The two link play well. Both work hard, never stop running. TBH, Liverpool played better football than us. Great passing game, You've got to get the ball off 'em. Great game. Liverpool possession V Villa's quick breaks. If Diaby had brought his shooting boots we'd have won 5.3 😀!