Ratings & Reactions: Villa v Bournemouth

[deeps]

Ollie is a top player. 

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[RicRic]

29 minutes ago, AVFCDAN said:

These truly are Halcyon days, we just win football matches now. 
 

Watkins was unreal today, so confident.

Win against Chelsea and that has to wrap up 4th spot surely.

No it doesn’t we must keep going UTV

[Brumstopdogs]

Love the team spirit here and the togetherness that Unai has created. UTV!

 

[ChicagoVillan1983]

WE'RE ASTON VILLA, YOU SMELL LIKE MY NAN

[Annoyman]

What a week. That might even be the best performance of the three. Absolutely mad that after a 120 minute match with one of the most deranged penalty shootouts ever two nights ago, Emery just sent all of the attacking firepower in the squad bar Duran out at once and then didn't make any subs til 85, but in the end he didn't even need to. Playing cagey for the first half of a match then going ham in the second half absolutely owns when it works three times in a week imo

Rogers has bedded in so quickly from his initial understandable defensive ropiness; his power and composure are unteachable and he looks a nightmare to play against when he steps past someone in midfield and starts surging forward with the ball

Feels good to see Konsa running things at centre back where he ultimately belongs. McGinn was incredible today with his strength in midfield and distribution out wide.

Digne and Cash had a tough day but Bournemouth are dangerous down the flanks and Cash's slip didn't cost us, and he still has some banked "goodwille from Lille", if you will. Feel like this is a game where a fit Alex Moreno would have got some joy on the left if he came on in the last 30.  Diaby was involved in every goal including really good work to win the ball and start the move for the equaliser. Watkins quality on the ball was borderline obnoxious as the second half wore on, the way he briefly held it up then perfectly picked out that assist for Diaby was automaton-like. Shame he didn't notch #20 in front of the Holte but not betting against him getting there. Bailey with a one yard tap in and a blindingly good assist.

Shout-out Bournemouth, who have turned into a very good side and gave us three of the hardest, nerviest halves of football we've had this season. Interested to see what they can do next season

Negative shout-out for Tim Robinson, who refereed the game too well for anyone to be able to do an I Think You Should Leave joke

 

 

[villaslash]

Fantastic game and what an end to a week of Villa Football. As many said tough call on POTM but Watkins was unstoppable and pretty unselfish. Just wish he’d gotten a couple for the Golden Boot race.

Morgan Rogers immense and I can’t believe Tielemans and McGinn went the whole game. Tielemans endurance seems to have gone up so much in the last few months.

[RicRic]

13 minutes ago, ROTTERDAM1982 said:

Great result, even when we was behind im still had tremendous faith.

I gave MOM to Konsa, who i thought was faultless today, but i'm surprised that Tielemans didn't get more votes. I think he has been excellant the last few games.

I wasn't over convinced with Rogers when he played against Luton, but I do think he has got better and better. A lovely footballer, and a great spot by whoever. I reeally rate Ramsey, but you have to say we are not missing him atm.

Watkins , although he didn't score, probably had his best game for a long time. THE perfect forward atm. 

Chelsk game is massive, win that I think it is all over

Agree Konsa didn’t put a foot wrong and saved us a few times surprised more votes didn’t go his way immense performance, was impressed with Rogers but felt like he let himself on a few occasions but he is growing in confidence certainly. Really wanted Ollie to grab one he definitely deserved it and would have been great to break the record in such a fantastic atmosphere today

Huge Huge win for us lets not underestimate this UTV ! 

[Leeroy]

Great win after the slog of Thursday night, I was at the game today and really enjoyed it. We are so, so close to getting 4th now, we now get a good rest before Chelsea next Saturday which is very much needed.
 

Gave Watkins man of the match because he was absolutely outstanding and deserved a goal but Rogers was close to getting it. Took his goal brilliantly and I was a mug for writing the signing off in January because Unai has seemingly unearthed a gem.

[Dante_Lockhart]

Cash - Konsa - Pau - Digne is most definitely our best back 4 for balance

[Jas10]

This lot keep doing us proud… what a signing and bargain Rogers has been but… Ollie was immense… really deserved a goal… is the player of the season on merit..regardless of whether or not he gets the reward… what a player  

All hail KING UNAI

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[rodders129]

So damn proud of this team

[catanzaro]

2 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

 

Thanks for posting Jas.. for a old boy like me who doesn’t know how to work X.. your posts are so appreciated 

[imavillan]

wow....what a week, what a time to be a Villa fan, what a manager and what a 2nd half performance…

Watkins was immense

Rogers growing in to some player

Martinez great saves, the worlds number 1

this feels so, so good.....happy days all round

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