Ratings & Reactions: Chelsea v Villa

[Brumstopdogs]

 

[sheepyvillian]

McGinn with the quintessential, British midfielder performance. Reminded me of the Steve McMahon and Brian Robson days, I mean, if ever a performance deserved a goal, and what a beautiful goal it was.

It was only a few months ago when too many on here were saying he was no longer deserving of a place in the team and he wasn't up to the standard Emery required. You could at least have the common courtesy to say, "how wrong we were." In a game awash with players who cost millions and McGinn stood head and shoulders above them all.

Edited April 1, 2023 by sheepyvillian

[PaulC]

A very tough hard fought victory. They had most. of the play and created far more chances but we defended brilliantly and Watkins and Mcginn provided the killer touch. It was far from our best performance but to win there the way we did shows just how far we have come under Emery

[Marka Ragnos]

5 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said:

McGinn with the quintessential, British midfielder performance. Reminded me of the Steve McMahon and Brian Robson days, I mean, if ever a performance deserved a goal, and what a beautiful goal it was.

It was only a few months ago when too many on here he was no longer deserving of a place in the team and he wasn't up to the standard Emery required. You could at least have the common courtesy to say, "how wrong we were." In a game awash with players who cost millions and McGinn stood head and shoulders above them all.

How wrong I was ... and very happy to hold my hands up. 

[Keyblade]

I was starting to hate football earlier this season, it'd become an absolute chore to watch Villa play. This is how football should feel. We are an absolute joy to watch. You look at the stats and think Chelsea dominated that match, but in fact we were the ones in control, steering the match in the direction we wanted. Once the second goal went in, I had no doubt we'd win. When's the last time you could say that about Villa away at a ground like Stamford Bridge?

[HKP90]

I've been out and away from technology all day. Came back to this result.

It's happening, isn't it folks? It's really happening this time.

[HKP90]

Just now, Marka Ragnos said:

How wrong I was ... and very happy to hold my hands up. 

Me too. I'm a dumbass.

[Mic09]

Ahhh, the moments of magic. 

[stewiek2]

We were not defensive today. We played like a top European side does. Controlled controlled controlled. It was patient football, the sort I used to hate watching in international and european football from foreign sides but now can seriously appreciate it thanks to him.

I would say if we somehow get a European spot this season we are far more suited and better set up than, say, Newcastle, all due to Emery having us play a way that is perfect for the European stage.

Elite manager. All day long.

[sheepyvillian]

Another thing that stood out for me, every player looks happy and in the zone, no - one looks disgruntled, it really looks like a happy team and that is a sure ingredient to future success. 

[TreeVillan]

1 hour ago, brummybloke said:

You are welcome . Couldn't wear lucky pants as leg just been operated on so had to do this instead..  wife not impressed. 

Who knew mother Teresa was one of us!

[El Zen]

F*** me, what a result! Emery is a f***ing genius.

[DJBOB]

17 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said:

Another thing that stood out for me, every player looks happy and in the zone, no - one looks disgruntled, it really looks like a happy team and that is a sure ingredient to future success. 

A result of everyone touching the ball and knowing where to be. The shots and chance creations are spread out amongst the team (even though Ollie is still finishing most of them). Unai teams have always been a bit utilitarian and if you have the right attitude, then you’ll get your chance. 

[Khizzy]

Finally safe from relegation

[thunderball]

I been vocal on McGinns poor showings over the past two or more years, but he has really turned it around over the past 5 games, he’s got his mojo back and I am delighted. My MOTM today by a mile, Watkins and Martinez a distant joint second but shoulder to shoulder. 

We robbed them, and I pity Potter as he they did everything but but score today, they are doing so much right, but so are we in our own way. Happy days! 

[Vincenzo]

I love Unai Emery

[dubbs]

I don't care how much Sky focus on the stats of the game.  The more time people disregard us as also rans the better.  The remainder of the season could be really exciting.

[Jareth]

1 hour ago, briny_ear said:

Also, that was a superb goal. Next door’s cat is still traumatised by my celebrations.

The f*ck did you do to that cat?

[stewiek2]

I can't wait for MOTD to be all about Chelsea and a few words on us as a sidenote

[romavillan]

9 minutes ago, thunderball said:

I been vocal on McGinns poor showings over the past two or more years, but he has really turned it around over the past 5 games, he’s got his mojo back and I am delighted. My MOTM today by a mile, Watkins and Martinez a distant joint second but shoulder to shoulder. 

We robbed them, and I pity Potter as he they did everything but but score today, they are doing so much right, but so are we in our own way. Happy days! 

I dunno about robbed.

They have amazing talent, 2 top class players for nearly every position. There was no way we were going to boss this game. We needed a way to win it though and Emery had it, even changing formation before the second goal. The vast majority of their chances weren't great, we suffered wide but hardly ever let them play through us and get a good chance. We were exceptionally well organised once the opening nerves were done with.

We hit the bar, had a blatant penalty turned down (on the whole the ref was good though) and had JJ made a better decision on a couple of breaks Ollie would have had another goal. 

I've had a few grappas but I'd say we won't be seeing much of the bottom half of the table for a long time. Nas got his man and put Purslow in his place after the Slippy fiasco. Great times, great win, UTV.