diehardvillan

A thoroughly deserved victory. Very nervy last 10 mins, but that was to be expected. Benteke just keeps getting better every game. A real beast in the air, he wins absolutely every ball. A nice assist to boot. Gabby worked his socks off and deserved his goal. I feel more confident when I see Benteke and Gabby up top. Westwood was steady and efficient. Looked solid. Ireland has a few misplaced passes, but his energy levels were good and the whole team performed well......bar Lichaj who I think is absolute pants. Great result and a much needed 3 points. Bring on Utd.

Great performance today. He is a real find. Just keeps improving and always puts in a real shift. Great hold up play, won everything in the air once again and getting himself an assist. Great job.

Awful game, awful display, awful tactics. I am struggling to show any optimism now. Week after week I try to remain positive that we will eventually put in a commanding performance worthy of a Premiership side; but my hopes are always short-lived. I am still trying to remain upbeat, but it simply isn't good enough. Ok, having a man sent off didn't help - but let's be honest here; we looked woeful with 11 men let alone 10. It is becoming embarassing. Plus points. Benteke was a handful today. Worked his socks off, won almost every header, held the ball up nicely, and showed great composure for his goal. Vlaar was a little sloppy with his distribution today, but again; showed his leadership qualities. Guzan was immense. Thank goodness we resigned him. Negatives. Delph will never be Premiership quality to me. What does he offer, especially in a side with KEA in it. The two are way too similar and at least when KEA gets the ball, he looks to move it forward. To be fair, KEA was abysmal today, and although Delph's passing is improving, he still offers nothing. Mr average for me. Albrighton seems to only do two things. Give the ball away and then correct his error with another by making a needless foul in a dangerous position. Not good enough. Bennett looks very lightweight to me. Hopefully in time, that will improve. A shocking display topped off by a needless sending off. Worrying times. My patience is beginning to waver. Ok, it has only been 9 games. But we have only played one team who finished in the top 10 last season (Spurs away) and we have 6 points from a possible 27. And with Sunderland away, Man Utd home, Man City away, Arsenal home coming up this month, I am struggling to see where any points are coming from.

Did anybody else notice this?He was always in space making himself available,and the way he read the defender for his goal was fantastic! It kind of felt like we had seen this before. 2.48 shows his ability to anticipate play.

This doesn't sound good. Christian Benteke charged with robbery and assault in Belgium

Reading way too much into it......

Aston Villa FC‏@AVFCOfficial Christian Benteke has completed his move to Villa from Genk. More soon on http://AVFC.co.uk. #AVFC

At Spurs for talks.

That was earlier.

Timothy Abraham‏@TimothyAbraham @super_kev1993 @coreyavfcbod Dempsey bid was a bit of brinkmanship to force Genk's hand. If he's available at the right price however.....

Roy Jones‏@RJonesTelegraph Aston Villa have contacted Liverpool regarding Jordan Henderson. Both parties open to a deal. Stay tuned. #DeadlineDay

Very good. Sorry guys

FGS! Guys, that wasnt intended. Apologies. First I cant get into the site for weeks on end, & now I can - It creates around 100 duplicate posts. Apologies guys. Cant a mod please delete those posts.

Sorry about the duplicates. Looks like our deals are done then.

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around £7 million

Mat Kendrick‏@MatKendrick Few figures being thrown around about Christian Benteke's transfer fee, but I think (that's think, not know) it's around