[Albion] Premier League 21-23/10/23

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Cara calling out Villa players for going down holding their heads to get the game stopped. Same old Villa.

 

[pasty]

Bloody hell. I’ve just had to agree with Carragher. Calling out players milking the head injury thing. Needless to say, it was a Villa player doing it.

 

[Hendrax]

they've got the change that from 30 seconds to 5 minutes by the sideline if you stop the game on a counter. writhing around holding the head, then straight back on.

 

[Jim in the West]

first class time wasting and cheating from villa

They are simply awful. Emery is an excellent manager, but his propensity to cheat is annoying to say the least.

 

[dazzer6666]

He’s 100% right though, the feigning of head injuries is so bloody annoying. Being used to cynically stop play - it’s as bad as diving. Anyone going down holding their head should go off for a mandatory 10 minute concussion check. Can use a concussion sub IF the replays confirm significant head contact…..if not, no sub for the 10 mins and a yellow card for simulation.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I really dislike Aston Villa.

 

[pasty]

McGinn going down like he’d been shot when it was actually Watkins that caught him

 

[dazzer6666]

That’s some finish from Watkins.

 

[pasty]

Oh f*** off Villa 3-1

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

They’ve even resorted to catching their own players in the face now to waste a bit of time. Followed up by some shithousery from Martinez after a high claim.

The worse thing is they are a very good side and don’t need to do it.

 

[London Irish]

That’s some finish from Watkins.

Steele should have saved it

 

[Weststander]

Why have Villa and West Ham again both played their best XI’s, days before European ties?

Is the PL the bread n butter, always the primary competition to target resources?

 

[Weststander]

Steele should have saved it

Sanchez would have

 

[pasty]

First Villa win over West Ham in 11 attempts

4-1 as I write

 

[oldboyroy]

as much as I hate villa and living in Brum don't help, they are bloody good at what they do and certainly contenders for top 3 at this rate

 

[Driver8]

They’ve even resorted to catching their own players in the face now to waste a bit of time. Followed up by some shithousery from Martinez after a high claim.

The worse thing is they are a very good side and don’t need to do it.

I detest Martinez. I’m not one to wish a serious injury on someone but I could make an exception for him, preferably self inflicted as he throws himself to the ground.

 

[The Fits]

Villa are utterly dislikeable but becoming frightening. They could be a real force over the next few years if they keep Emery and keep adding quality.

 

[The Fits]

Why have Villa and West Ham again both played their best XI’s, days before European ties?

Is the PL the bread n butter, always the primary competition to target resources?

Should be imho. We are in a unique position in that we are in Europe for the first time ever (so want to make an impression) but most teams prioritise the league. You only have to look at West Hams team for most of the European campaign last season, pretty much a reserve team,. especially early on.

 

[Weststander]

The thing about Emery is the strategy is to take the lead, then cheat or if you’re a fanboy call it “cute game management”.

West Ham built up a head of steam, so Martinez falls to the ground completely lying with a leg injury. It worked, WHU momentum killed.

I love it when they go behind eg at SJP and Anfield, the plan collapses.

That’s why Villa won’t usurp the best.

 

[Krafty]

It's frightening how good Villa are. They could challenge for the top four.

Also Tottenham and Chelsea seem to be improving from last season, tough competition for Europe this season.