Hugo Barnes

A third successive European QF and on track for a third successive top 6 PL finish. We can always hope for more, because that’s how progress works - but it’s what we all wanted, isn’t it? To consistently reach these levels? #avfc

Given the rut we're in, I thought Villa were really good over 180 minutes in that tie. Fair play. A professional, no-nonsense job done well. #AVFC

On a per-game performance basis, Victor Lindelof has turned out to be by some distance Villa's best signing of last summer in my book. #AVFC

@jaander93 @FabrizioRomano Haha you had this bookmarked have ya, no idea aged like milk this

@HugoBarnes9 @FabrizioRomano Where does chambers play these days

Official and confirmed. Dan Burn joins Newcastle from Brighton on two and-a-half-year contract. Total fee will be €15m. ⚪️⚫️🤝 #NUFC #DeadlineDay …and the window is now over for Newcastle, first one of the new ownership.

We always get beat there, so no surprise today. Lille (Thurs), West Ham (Sun), then a mini break to reset, get players back & finish the season strong. Top 5 in the PL & a strong position in the EL. Honestly, if that’s “shit” & “awful” then I’ll take it every season #avfc

Some of us remain grateful. He has his faults, just like every other human being and PL manager…including those at clubs who can spend their way out of a bit of bother. I’d not swap him for any of them. Still the best since Ron Saunders, bar none.

Last one from me - I see a lot of mixed opinions about Bogarde but every time I watch him, he’s bang on. Slotting in at RB - not his position - again and looking very assured. #avfc

Great result. Superb focus at the back, excellent defensive line, worked hard and took a chance to go back to Villa Park a goal up. McGinn return another positive. No idea why so many on here are still critical. Seems a few have become a little entitled to me. #avfc

🚨 Inter president Marotta: “Arsenal did not ask for Pio Esposito despite reports”. “We are not planning to sell top players, player trading is not our priority. We see Pio Esposito as key gem for our future”. “Anything can happen in the future, but I mean a very far future”.

People say tonight is all on Emery. It’s also on Emery that #AVFC are 3rd with a mid table Squad…

I genuinely can’t believe there is so much negativity around Villa. 3rd in the league , the knockout stages of the Europa League , an incredible manager and owners but you’d think we were relegation fodder the way people are acting.

We have won 5 in 8 without Kamara and 4 in 6 without McGinn its not pretty but we are getting results #avfc

After game week 19 we were 9 points ahead of 6th. Today we are 8 points ahead of 6th. We aren’t “pissing away” Champions League. We just can’t keep up with Arsenal. Keep the faith and on to Brighton. UTV

Seen it all now. Bogarde slander on here. Only 22 years old, often playing out of position and gives his all. He is a solid squad player and is still developing. People having a go at him need to give their heads a wobble. Yes, he needs to improve in areas but he will... #AVFC

Only Haaland, Thiago, and Semenyo have scored more non-penalty goals than Watkins this year. Ollie hasn’t had a great season, but it also goes to show the lack of productive forwards in the league. His availability and off the ball work are huge advantages too. #avfc

Easily the most impressive week of our season following a poor home defeat last Sunday. Injuries, two tough away games, two wins, two clean sheets. Get some bodies through the door, give Emery everything he needs and who knows what we could achieve? #AVFC

Never give up on Watkins. He’s still so key, i won’t hear otherwise. He was key to this performance before the goal, however awful he’d been on the ball at times, then he pops up with that. Fucking love that man.

With injuries to key players and the hostile atmosphere at this place, that is an amazing win. One of the best Emery has had at this club, no doubt about it

Not even scrolled through the drivel that I expect will be saying “we bottled it”. Captain comes off, no midfield/squad reinforcements available and Everton won the midfield battle. Deserved. 3rd. Europa League pending, think we’ll survive … #AVFC

21 wins in 30 league game since we last went to Selhurst Park #avfc