Villa have quite rightly come in for a bit of stick over the last few days. But worth considering a bit of context. In the last 10 years (since PL financial rules came in), three clubs have qualified for the CL through the League and won a European trophy in the same season - Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. That shows just what Villa are trying to juggle. Doing one of them would be a big achievement, doing both would be enormous.
@Alex_Berwick A victim of our own success. Truth is our first 11 can compete with anyone but our squad is average. Unai has done an incredible job with this group & we should enjoy it whilst it lasts. Games like yesterday are a huge reminder as to where we could be when he inevitably leaves.
@danbardell It's a joke. Club out of touch with the fans & just taking advantage now. So disappointing to realise that VP won't be full for a QF European game under the lights. Shameful.
@DV1874 Excellent victory, congrats to Unai & the team ๐ Tainted by the ridiculous ticket prices for the QF. I'll be there but many won't & I urge a rethink. Club & supporters is a partnership that has to work in tandem, don't take advantage. #avfc
@Alex_Berwick 100% this. We have been over performing during the Emery era & need a little perspective when things get tough. We don't have the resources of the sides we are competing against but I still wouldn't bet against this manager/squad to turn this around & get CL or a trophy. #avfc
Amazingly I still wouldn't bet against this group of players & Emery to finish the season strong & get a good outcome come the end of the season. Keep the faith. UTV #avfc
@Alex_Berwick Thought Guessand offered little tonight & was shattered 2nd half, not convinced but early days & hoping he settles. Crowd has short memories regarding Rogers, worked hard tonight & needs the final ball to come off. He wouldn't miss the Watkins/Malen level of support either...
@Alex_Berwick Please stop talking so much sense!
Biggest test of Emery's tenure is coming up in the next few weeks even more so after the Monchi news. The predicability & slowness of our play has to change. Torres is key to helping us play quicker from the back & between the lines. #avfc
#OnThisDay in 1995, Aston Villa recorded their biggest ever Premier League win which still stands today, beating Wimbledon 7-1 at Villa Park.
Tommy Johnson also became the first Villa player to score a perfect Premier League hat trick.
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