I’m starting this early, because I’ve got a grueling shift coming on tomorrow and probably won’t be too interested in writing anything before the game.
I’ve been looking forward to this game for a few weeks now, because it seems exactly the sort of game where the result will sum us up.
Note I say result and not performance.
Of course the two generally go hand in hand, but a point I’ve been making over the last few weeks is that I think we haven’t been performing very well, yet we keep racking up the points.
I’m still very minded to think that if we do perform well and get the points, then we’ll truly be doing well, but I’m happy to see things continue as they are.
Which is where I see this game as a bit of a test.
Yes, it’s Newcastle, who seem fairly established with their position in the league. They’re worth their current third place, imo.
So you would think they have the win in the bag.
Except I actually think we can beat them.
I don’t take too much notice of recent history now, because the one thing Emery seems to have achieved more than anything, is the fact that seemingly foregone results don’t happen anymore and we look capable of beating anyone.
Even though we don’t look very good, to me.
It is surely a sign of a top manager, who offers that something extra, is all I can think.
That apart, I can’t offer any reason why we’ll beat a team that has excited football fans this season.
I’m hoping I can add a bit more something before the game; squad news at least, but suspect I won’t.
So I need to predict.
I’m actually going for a 1-1.
I just don’t have the balls to predict a win, because I still have the age old feeling that if I do, I’ve jinxed it.
Come on Villa, I really want this one, as much as I’m probably over-playing things.
UTV!
I am honestly in awe at how we’re playing!
Ht and it’s 1-0, where it really would be 3-0 on a better day.
My concern now is that having worked so hard, they won’t be able to maintain it.
Brilliant performance so far though and it’s down to tactics, imo.
Wow what a half! Best I’ve seen us play I think. Can we keep that up for the 2nd half and pinch another to get 2 up maybe? I personally get the feeling Newcastle will find their feet 2nd half but we have the lead and something to push for that’s a big boost.
Don’t do not think we will lose this, they know what’s at stake and will play to that . Im proud what they’ve accomplished so far it’s time for the media and Southgate to see who we are .
This looks a different game now, already.
I suspect those two woodworks will cost us.
Okay. Hold yr breath!!!
I think it;’s off.
Close, that was.
OMG!!!!!!
Get the fuck in!
2-0 and that’s a clear goal!
!!!!!!!
Ollie, Ollie Get in
WATKINS!!!!!!!
watkins, watkins, ollie ollie ollie ollie watkins….
Goal Goal . Stick that up your backside Southgate .
absolutely hate that beaky twat.
That Watkins goal was like watching Dalglish swivel on a sixpence.
Who!!!
When Ollie’s goal went in I had tears in my eyes! This is incredible. WHO THE HELL is Unai Emery???? HOW has he done this????
Absolutely incredible.
Ok. I’m gonna start blubbing now!!!
Olllliiieeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! One assist. Two goals!
3!!!
We’re the Villa and we’re taking the piss!!!!
HATRICK COMING LETS GO BABY!!!!!!
So many new things from Villa. Obvious where is coming from. Saint Unai for a knighthood. Where is William when you need him
I’m here!!
It’s bloody dizzy up here