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Just now, paul514 said:

A late tackle with no straight leg or studs showing

It was the speed he was going and the intent, Mcginn was going 100 for the player. At that speed red had no choice. 

1 minute ago, UpTheVilla26 said:

I've been smashed like that a 100 times in Sunday League footy. 

I know someone that's been smashed more but I got a 7 day ban for saying that

Just now, AndyM3000 said:

Thats not a red.

It is! That was an awful challenge 

Thinking putting FF7 rebirth on in a min is looking a possibility 

FFS. I hate Maddison. Would love to chin the word removed

Just now, rodders0223 said:

It's  a penalty because Bailey can't stand up and is made out of wet lettuce today apparently.

Plucky underdogs

Just now, Tom13 said:

Sounds a top bloke

he is such a huge fan he goes to white Hart Lane every home game

Just now, Davkaus said:

They're properly riled up, had a couple giving me grief like this is a big grudge match and just had to let them know it's very one way and we couldn't really give a shit about them

Yeah, Spurs fan at work said he hope Cash leave the stadium in an ambulance and never plays football again... 

Just now, StefanAVFC said:

Cash has started dreadfully. Beaten every time, awful passing. Bad. 

Was going to say the same, he has looked dodgy, with his passing, slipping etc. 

Just now, Herman22 said:

Why do we always have these biased clowns on commentary? I don’t think I’ve ever heard Goodman say a positive word about Villa! 

That explains it!

Who the F... is this spunk trumpet on co commentary on sky?? 

Just now, Rich_H said:

Trying to sell Watkins to a big club like Man United, going on mute until it kicks off. 

That annoyed me! Fair play the other bloke, when Keane said he could play for a big club, he says aren't Villa a big club? 

4 minutes ago, neilski said:

Shocking mate...had to mute it ...im wondering when theyre gonna talk about villa or spurs!? 5 mins before kick off?  You would think it was liv v city game on first!? 

45 mins in and finally a segment on Villa a pre match interview 

24 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said:

I would imagine the game taking place today in Liverpool would occupy the most space in the media’s thoughts.

And just generally they probably feel safer in talking about Spurs in the context of a top four finish because they have a better track record in doing so (or being close to).

I think ultimately those in the media don’t want to look stupid so maybe they want to see if Villa in the top four is a more likely occurrence going forward. This is probably mostly subconscious. They don’t wanna be all like “Hey Newcastle have upset the top six elite!! Howay! Brace yourselves everyone!”. Then next season watch them hang about in ninth and try and pretend they didn’t go over the top. 

I don’t think there is a broad anti-Villa bias. Individual pundits clearly don’t like us, that can’t be argued otherwise. And there is stuff like last season with “the relegation battle” and including Villa who are safely in 11th, but when Chelsea are 11th they’re not included for whatever reason. That sort of stuff is there, how conscious it is, I don’t know. Villa supporters, or any supporters are going to notice and think about these things more than the guy they got to draw up the relegation league table I’d imagine.

On a broader scope, I think the media finds Villa a little bit boring maybe. I don’t think they quite know how to pigeonhole us. For instance Brighton are like the plucky hipsters. As often stated, we’re kinda like Everton but at least with Everton they have a glamorous local rivalry that can add as a showcase while we have a turd occasionally sharing the bill with us.

Ultimately what I’d say is, try not to let any perceived bias bother you. 

And if it doesn’t, but other people complaining about a perceived bias does, try not to let that bother you.

Well you have been spot on, so far 30 mins speaking about Liverpool, now speaking about Spurs.. we might get a quick 30 second overview

1 hour ago, Leeroy said:

protects Cash who that thug Romero may be targeting

Let him, will get sent off... unless we get a *** ref which is every week if you read the match thread

Just now, Villan_of_oz said:

This ref clearly has a new job lined up and wants to be remembered forever

Yeah, coming to a premier league game soon

Just now, NorthEastVillan said:

Commentary now mentioning how terrible the ref is. Not doing his career any favours tonight.

Premier league will be calling him for a job

Waits for someone to moan about people moaning about the referee posts

10 hours ago, rodders0223 said:

I don't think Southgate picks his team based on awards given out at music shows.

Camera pans to Southgate sitting in the audience with a notepad  

12 hours ago, villa4europe said:

On my social media at least it seems to have started early for the summer, lots of ladbible type places posting about how deep England's attacking options are showing the stats of kane, ollie, Bowen, Bellingham etc etc 

Every one of them full of comments about how this clown will either pick rashford instead or will play tactics that stifle the talent 

He's got nowhere to hide this summer 

Yeah, I have seen plenty from rival fans saying thay Watkins deserves a callup but knowing Southgate he will pick another RB  

I think if he does leave Ollie out and takes Toney over him he will just wheel out his usual excuses (or completely change the subject) 

The squad we have we should be playing teams off the pitch. But he plays with too defensive minded players.

You know Henderson and Philips are going to be taking 2 spots that they don't warrent, but as Southgate says you pick players that don't let you down, unless you pick Watkins and go on about recent bias....

1 hour ago, Pinebro said:

Kamara is relatively small.

Agree with Mings

Yep, in the Manure game he was marking slabhead in the box, everyone could see he wasn't winning that duel!

50 minutes ago, VillaChris said:

Think they're just annoyed it was Bentancur as he was on the comeback trail. He was supposed to be out for months after but pretty sure he returned in three weeks.

What they're missing is either side of that game Romero was guilty of some terrible challenges, one he got a red for against Chelsea and then in his first game back he lunged in at Calum Wilson and somehow escaped another red so little different to Cash.

He'll get some stick at the weekend but it will just be their fans in the corner so he should be mature enough to keep his cool if he starts.

I think he will get a stiff one from Romero.

1 minute ago, sharkyvilla said:

I swear Rashford always turns up for these games.  Like a new Agbonlahor.

That's his England call up in the bag now...

7 hours ago, Adam2003 said:

Captain vs Spurs just to see their faces…?

He will be leaving the station in an ambulance apparently honest some of the comments I have seen on FB groups from Spurs fans. 

Yeah go for it, snap Cash in half, Romaro gets a red and you play with 10 men