It has to be said, with respect to Forest, missing the likes of Gibbs White, Sangare, Aina, Ndoye, Hudson Odoi they were severely weakened, but the way we played with that intensity & determination we wouldn’t be denied. You can only beat what’s put in front of you. #Avfc 💜💙👏🏻
The battered & bruised Watkins slots in after mesmerising footwork & superb composure from the little Argentinian to find him inside the box. Get in!!#Avfc 💜💙👏🏻💪🏻
Right you Villa boys, this is the reason you came to this amazing club of ours, seize the moment, take the initiative & play your hearts out for all the fans. Remember this is only the semi final, we still need to earn the right to play in the big one, The Final. #Avfc#UTEV 💜💙
Remembering Ugo Ehiogu, who sadly passed away nine years ago today at the age of just 44. 💜💙
Upon hearing the news, Paul Merson paid this emotional tribute to his friend and former #AVFC teammate.
This slow build up & supposed control of the game needs to be used at the right times, we need to attack & move the ball quicker, counter attack with purpose & speed because if we continue to play the same way we will be found out & become predictable & easy to beat. #Avfc
@GuillemBalague People seem to think it’s an easy win against Forest on Thursday, they only have to do exactly what Spurs did tonight, press us high, work harder & show more quality & take their chances & that bubble will be burst. I just hope he doesn’t live to regret tonight’s performance.
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The great strategists see beyond the next battle
Unai has prioritisised Thursday (2-3 points could be enough for top 5)
I will be honest: I thought fans were going to sing about Europe at the end but half of the stadium left before the five minutes of injury time
Hopefully, everything will make sense at this time on Thursday
@johntownley11 Just tell me how intense he normally is on the touchline directing, encouraging & cajoling his players & tonight he just stood there like a statue with his hands in his pockets sulking & wasn’t interested in trying to make subs to change the game. Spoke volumes to me.
Unai Emery: "Tottenham played a fantastic game, scoring two goals quickly and dominating. We tried but we couldn't. The second half we reacted, but it wasn't enough. The second half, how we played, we must try and get it as a reaction we need for the next matches."
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Some Villa players aren’t good enough. If we do manage to get Champions League football or any other European competition then the squad just isn’t good enough & that’s just been proved by Emery’s selection & I wonder if that was the point he was making to the board. #Avfc
There’s no guarantee we’ll beat Forest on Thursday or even win in the final even if we were to get there, so let’s hope this gamble by Emery is worth it. We still need a win & a draw to get Champions League place. That performance was absolutely unacceptable. #Avfc