NUFC vs Villa

[Zippity]

Well played lads, comfortably our worst defensive performance under Emery but all over the pitch you were way better than us.

Appreciate that, man. Think your high line made things tough for you.

[Scott Kirkland]

I was worried about playing Villa, They are the only team to really batter us last season.

[18nufc92]

First half was pretty even. We improved as the game went on and “intensity is our identity” was very evident in the second half. Villa are a good side, with a top manager, but their decision to play a high line was costly and we destroyed them in the last 25 minutes. They were quite lucky it was only 5 in the end.

They must hate coming to SJP. Their record here is dreadful. Perfect start to the season.

[tinostongue]

See what you mean but I think Bruno’ll be well p*ssed off and (tomorrow!) motivated hearing the crowd singing Tonali’s name instead of his all game.

Probably, but that could work in our favour, he’s used to being no 1, he might have to share that now, which he won’t enjoy,good.

[Ragatino]

Cheers, Dave. Wasn't expecting that at all.

Hope Mings is ok.

Likewise Dave, your lads showed enough to know you'll be around the top 6 come the reconning.

Best wishes for Mings, its always a bad one when it's not a major impact. A player goes down on his own something has failed.

Hope he has a speedy recovery so you lot can challenge the fraudies alongside us!

[toptoon]

Well done lads, that was a mauling and we deserved it. No excuses and best of luck for the rest of the season, I'm just glad game is out the way. UTV

First half was pretty even. We improved as the game went on and “intensity is our identity” was very evident in the second half. Villa are a good side, with a top manager, but their decision to play a high line was costly and we destroyed them in the last 25 minutes. They were quite lucky it was only 5 in the end.

They must hate coming to SJP. Their record here is dreadful. Perfect start to the season.

Something happened to change our performance around the 65 minute mark. We seemed to move up a gear. I’ll have another watch of the game coz I don’t know what caused it.