Ratings & Reactions: Villa v Everton

[bannedfromHandV]

17 minutes ago, Spoony said:

Shout out to the ref. No dramas. Let the game flow.

How anyone votes the ref as poor shows some football fans are impossible to please and just like to hate officials. Can’t stand that. 

Yep, unnoticeable which is what they should be.

Banging effort today tho boys, 15 minute spell of pure bliss, Bailey looks like en enigma in every sense of the word.

Well happy chappy here.

Oh, and I called it too in the match thread, as soon as Gomes came on I said we’d win, honestly it’s mental how badly he plays against us, must be a closet fan, I don’t think he touched the ball in 30 mins.

[StanBalaban]

18 minutes ago, jim said:

Yes. Mings moved to lb. Bailey, zings and Ollie up front.

 

Deano has just said they didn't change formation. Targett found himself playing high up the pitch and he decided to swap him out with Bailey.

[StanBalaban]

Ings is just a really good player and I hope he gets a few more chances in the next game.

Marv did well when he came on.

[Ponky]

Thought Everton looked to be shutting us out in midfield just before we scored and changed the complexion of the game. 

Bailey's cameo was really something. Ings also showed he is a very good footballer and not just a Darren Bent type. 

Nakamba was also really impressive, releasing Dougie to carry the ball forward. Shout out to Dougie for his corners today too - much more effective than McGinn's. 

The options in this team are really going to start giving Smith headaches moving forward. 

Hopefully Bailey is okay. 

[robby b]

Cash and Bailey scoring their first league goals for the club in the same match... dreamland!  

W2 D1 L2, what a beautiful, magnificent, wonderful totally average start to the season!

Today's game has reminded me of Boxing Day 2005 when we beat them 4-0, I bet many of you lot remember that too.

[Stockport_Villain]

Squad nearing full fitness, players getting used to each other, cracking win against an inform Premier League team. If we can follow this up at Manure next week dreamy.

[gwi1890]

27 minutes ago, The Other Mat said:

We did. Mings went to LB. 

Deano doesn’t agree with you 

Edited September 18, 2021 by gwi1890

[Don_Simon]

32 minutes ago, thunderball said:

Great result, and we haven’t really got started yet.

However, I felt just as last weeks 3-0 loss was a credit to Smith, I feel our 3-0 win was despite Smith today. Didn’t quite work, Watkins and Ings never in it and that was never the plan surely? Individual brilliance at work today, but that’s why we spent the money.

We feel so much better for our additions, haven’t played our strongest side yet. Wither Grealish….

I have no words for this. Someone help me.

[Sid4ever]

What time do you think @JAMAICAN-VILLANwill join the thread.  Wonder what refractory period he has.

[Jas10]

[Indigo]

Love that today. Quality wasn't always there but we have the squad now to make a real difference in the pivotal moments that decide games. Love that we really went for the kill when ahend  and did so ruthlessly, what sets him apart from many managers we've had in recent memory.

Tough weeks ahead but excited to see what he can do with even an almost full squad at his disposal. Up the Deano. 

[Mantis]

Just now, Indigo said:

Love that today. Quality wasn't always there but we have the squad now to make a real difference in the pivotal moments that decide games. Love that we really went for the kill when ahend  and did so ruthlessly, what sets him apart from many managers we've had in recent memory.

Tough weeks ahead but excited to see what he can do with even an almost full squad at his disposal. Up the Deano. 

Yeah I noticed that too. We battered them over and over again even when we were 3-0 up. Absolutely no desire to shut up shop.

[briny_ear]

Wow, was watching most of first half on a smartphone while on a train. Felt pretty meh after 45 minutes. By the time I got home & switched on the telly all mayhem had been let loose, we were 2-0 up, Ramsey nearly got a third and then Bailey did get a third!

So I really enjoyed the spell of play I didn’t see much of!

Bailey looks like he will tear a few defences in pieces in the coming months. Hope his injury isn’t too bad. 

Probably **** up not taking McGinn off straight away.

Something for the  coaching team to chew on.

Anyway, here’s looking forward to seeing many more Leon Bailey specials!

 

[Tommo_b]

Speaking to Everton fan at the game and I quote he said “Where the hell did Villa come from they played brilliant”

[briny_ear]

9 minutes ago, Don_Simon said:

I have no words for this. Someone help me.

“Comedy gold”?

[est1874]

20 minutes ago, StanBalaban said:

Ings is just a really good player and I hope he gets a few more chances in the next game.

Marv did well when he came on.

Agree. Nakamba gets loads of abuse but he was great.

[JAMAICAN-VILLAN]

I gEnUiNeLy tHiNk tHe sQuAd iS wEaKeR tHaN lAsT sEaSon....

[est1874]

2 minutes ago, Tommo_b said:

Speaking to Everton fan at the game and I quote he said “Where the hell did Villa come from they played brilliant”

I hope you corrected his appalling grammar.

[JAMAICAN-VILLAN]

13 minutes ago, Sid4ever said:

What time do you think @JAMAICAN-VILLANwill join the thread.  Wonder what refractory period he has.

Don't know wtf to do with myself mate!

In between messages from family, friends, and even opposition fans... I'm still trying to deal with this clusterf*CK of Euphoria!

Also, was brilliant hearing Deano emphasise that not only is he a great player, he's a great person, and the lads love him in the dressing room etc. In the Post match interview.

Just want him to stay fit!

Edited September 18, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN

[trekka]

"Leon Bailey announces his arrival in front of the Holte End, and Villa Park, this famous football cathedral, which has a team worthy of the stage again! A team to be proud of, they are showing their class!".

Sky Sports Highlights

Edited September 18, 2021 by trekka