Vive_La_Villa Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I remember Carbone v Leeds pretty well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Games I've seen live trawling my recent memeory Jedinak Blues at home, absolute wrecking machine. Nyland Leicester cup semi final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nothing better than a player growing in confidence during a game, and sensing the responsibility for a good result is on their shoulders. Then taking the game by the scruff of the neck. It's what made Luis Suarez world class, he did it most weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 One that wasn't mentioned yet which has always stood out to me was Gabby's hat trick against Man City where he scored with both feet and his head. He legitimately looked like he was developing into a superstar and got his England call up shortly after that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Grealish in the 7-2 takes some beating. I’m sure there have been better but that’s what I remember right now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 7 hours ago, lexicon said: I remember that well - it was absolutely perplexing that he didn't get a shot after. When you look at others, it's like anyone who speaks French and plays CM doesn't get trusted for some reason. Looking back, it's actually kind of hilarious how we went from MON-ball, as successful as it was, to Houllier trying to completely change the culture of the club to be a fitter, passing team...which fair enough. But the kicker is that when he had to step down, instead of bringing someone who would continue his work...we got...Alex McLeish. We were so poorly run it was unreal. I was actually excited about the direction of the club under Houllier, even though he was getting dogs abuse in many corners. That appointment just killed any enthusiasm I had for Villa. But the media narrative was that it was because he was from SHA, and not that he was a kick and rush draw-merchant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I remember Carbone v Leeds pretty well. Merson in the same game as well 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Shane Long. All of them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 35 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Looking back, it's actually kind of hilarious how we went from MON-ball, as successful as it was, to Houllier trying to completely change the culture of the club to be a fitter, passing team...which fair enough. But the kicker is that when he had to step down, instead of bringing someone who would continue his work...we got...Alex McLeish. We were so poorly run it was unreal. I was actually excited about the direction of the club under Houllier, even though he was getting dogs abuse in many corners. That appointment just killed any enthusiasm I had for Villa. But the media narrative was that it was because he was from SHA, and not that he was a kick and rush draw-merchant. Yep, I remember that well. I found it odd at the time that we didn't keep GMac on since he seemed to be continuing Houllier's work and things were picking up at the end of the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Andy Gray against Ipswich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa82 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Petrov debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 47 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Looking back, it's actually kind of hilarious how we went from MON-ball, as successful as it was, to Houllier trying to completely change the culture of the club to be a fitter, passing team...which fair enough. But the kicker is that when he had to step down, instead of bringing someone who would continue his work...we got...Alex McLeish. We were so poorly run it was unreal. I was actually excited about the direction of the club under Houllier, even though he was getting dogs abuse in many corners. That appointment just killed any enthusiasm I had for Villa. But the media narrative was that it was because he was from SHA, and not that he was a kick and rush draw-merchant. When you tried to explain to someone that Eck would have us run out with a back four of Cuellar, Dunne, Clark, & Lichaj with Hutton and Warnock playing as wingers and Heskey playing CM, they wouldn't believe you... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, KMitch said: When you tried to explain to someone that Eck would have us run out with a back four of Cuellar, Dunne, Clark, & Lichaj with Hutton and Warnock playing as wingers and Heskey playing CM, they wouldn't believe you... Spurs away, *shudders*. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Didier Six against Man United on his debut, looked totally world class A shame it was just the debut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 hours ago, PaulC said: Andy Gray against Ipswich Surely not when he kicked Laurie Siville in the face ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 A niche one, but I though Bennet was incredible when we beat Chelsea in 2014 (the Delph goal game). That was a great night game at VP, and considering Bennet was never a prolific player, he went above and beyond his abilities. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 One i will put forward that i have never forgotten was the 2 -1 away win at Fulham when they were playing at Loftus Road. Midweek game . Nobby Solano had only just signed for us. Bocanegra assaulting Delaney . Peak DOL . I just remember watching beautiful passing football with Solano just making things click. Was just wonderul . Even the fact that Angel and Vassell scored one each with the initials A V. One game the world has forgotten but i never will. I love that about Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Benteke vs Liverpool Lowton vs Sunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 also, not the absolute *best* performance I've seen, but I'd give El Ghazi in the playoff final a shout as well (especially as one of the most important matches in our recent history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 16, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2022 7 hours ago, villa82 said: Petrov debut. I was going to say this. I thought we'd signed an absolute worldie! Don't get me wrong, Petrov went on to be a great player for us. But my word, after that debut I thought we'd signed Messi. How he didn't get on the scoresheet is beyond me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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