Anthony
@ajlloyd83.bsky.social
Aston Villa ST holder for 32 years and counting.
Lover of sports, music, podcasts and things that make smile..
Lover of sports, music, podcasts and things that make smile..
I’m no tactical genius so Unai’s forgotten more than I’ll ever know but against Utd it felt like their two 10s pulled Kamara and Onana into places they didn’t want to be then their two central midfielders just dictated the game. Saw a few times Kamara out towards our right back area..
May 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I’m no tactical genius so Unai’s forgotten more than I’ll ever know but against Utd it felt like their two 10s pulled Kamara and Onana into places they didn’t want to be then their two central midfielders just dictated the game. Saw a few times Kamara out towards our right back area..
Not sure I could agree with that. We sold him and were infinitely worse and in a relegation fight.
Unai arriving was one of the very best things to happen to us but before that things were looking very bleak indeed post-Grealish
Unai arriving was one of the very best things to happen to us but before that things were looking very bleak indeed post-Grealish
December 22, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Not sure I could agree with that. We sold him and were infinitely worse and in a relegation fight.
Unai arriving was one of the very best things to happen to us but before that things were looking very bleak indeed post-Grealish
Unai arriving was one of the very best things to happen to us but before that things were looking very bleak indeed post-Grealish
I’m hoping we can do a reverse of last season and get stronger as the season goes on.
As you say, mad we’re so high up considering we’ve not really clicked into gear yet
As you say, mad we’re so high up considering we’ve not really clicked into gear yet
December 21, 2024 at 5:09 PM
I’m hoping we can do a reverse of last season and get stronger as the season goes on.
As you say, mad we’re so high up considering we’ve not really clicked into gear yet
As you say, mad we’re so high up considering we’ve not really clicked into gear yet
100%. Suited us down to the ground today
With Bailey and Philogene out of form and Ramsey injured it gives us solidity and plenty of passing options in possession. To be fair JJ could also play centrally in that system too when he’s back
With Bailey and Philogene out of form and Ramsey injured it gives us solidity and plenty of passing options in possession. To be fair JJ could also play centrally in that system too when he’s back
December 10, 2024 at 11:02 PM
100%. Suited us down to the ground today
With Bailey and Philogene out of form and Ramsey injured it gives us solidity and plenty of passing options in possession. To be fair JJ could also play centrally in that system too when he’s back
With Bailey and Philogene out of form and Ramsey injured it gives us solidity and plenty of passing options in possession. To be fair JJ could also play centrally in that system too when he’s back
Result was all that mattered in conditions like that 👍🏻
December 8, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Result was all that mattered in conditions like that 👍🏻
Great read.
I too had my first ST in the inaugural Premier League season and had been to a handful of games before that so I can resonate with almost everything you wrote - I never stood on the old Holte though. I had to watch from the safety of the North Stand for its last stand against L’pool!
I too had my first ST in the inaugural Premier League season and had been to a handful of games before that so I can resonate with almost everything you wrote - I never stood on the old Holte though. I had to watch from the safety of the North Stand for its last stand against L’pool!
November 27, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Great read.
I too had my first ST in the inaugural Premier League season and had been to a handful of games before that so I can resonate with almost everything you wrote - I never stood on the old Holte though. I had to watch from the safety of the North Stand for its last stand against L’pool!
I too had my first ST in the inaugural Premier League season and had been to a handful of games before that so I can resonate with almost everything you wrote - I never stood on the old Holte though. I had to watch from the safety of the North Stand for its last stand against L’pool!
I have always gone to the football with my Grandad, Dad and brother and it has always been the glue that binds us together in a way nothing else can.
Funnily enough my nephew came with us for his 1st ever match on Saturday but reading that almost makes me feel better about that Palace goal now! 😜
Funnily enough my nephew came with us for his 1st ever match on Saturday but reading that almost makes me feel better about that Palace goal now! 😜
November 25, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I have always gone to the football with my Grandad, Dad and brother and it has always been the glue that binds us together in a way nothing else can.
Funnily enough my nephew came with us for his 1st ever match on Saturday but reading that almost makes me feel better about that Palace goal now! 😜
Funnily enough my nephew came with us for his 1st ever match on Saturday but reading that almost makes me feel better about that Palace goal now! 😜
It’s not hard is it.
Make all concourses like this and open them up a few hours before (and even after) the game and Mr Heck will soon find that he makes a lot more money.
Make all concourses like this and open them up a few hours before (and even after) the game and Mr Heck will soon find that he makes a lot more money.
November 25, 2024 at 9:02 AM
It’s not hard is it.
Make all concourses like this and open them up a few hours before (and even after) the game and Mr Heck will soon find that he makes a lot more money.
Make all concourses like this and open them up a few hours before (and even after) the game and Mr Heck will soon find that he makes a lot more money.
Unfortunately as soon as we finished 4th there was always going to be a section of our fan base who were going to be like this.
Even if we finish 12th, stick with it and let Unai build something. Progress is rarely a linear thing in football
#avfc
Even if we finish 12th, stick with it and let Unai build something. Progress is rarely a linear thing in football
#avfc
November 24, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Unfortunately as soon as we finished 4th there was always going to be a section of our fan base who were going to be like this.
Even if we finish 12th, stick with it and let Unai build something. Progress is rarely a linear thing in football
#avfc
Even if we finish 12th, stick with it and let Unai build something. Progress is rarely a linear thing in football
#avfc
Congratulations and well deserved Max.
UTV 🦁
UTV 🦁
November 21, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Congratulations and well deserved Max.
UTV 🦁
UTV 🦁
Still my favourite ever Villa game!
Minutes from being out in normal time and rescuing it. Dalian’s mazy run in extra time to nearly win it and then being one kick away from losing the penalty shootout.
What a game!
Minutes from being out in normal time and rescuing it. Dalian’s mazy run in extra time to nearly win it and then being one kick away from losing the penalty shootout.
What a game!
November 21, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Still my favourite ever Villa game!
Minutes from being out in normal time and rescuing it. Dalian’s mazy run in extra time to nearly win it and then being one kick away from losing the penalty shootout.
What a game!
Minutes from being out in normal time and rescuing it. Dalian’s mazy run in extra time to nearly win it and then being one kick away from losing the penalty shootout.
What a game!
He was a better player than he got credit for at the time. He was a good foil for Yorke and set up a lot of his goals
November 21, 2024 at 12:06 PM
He was a better player than he got credit for at the time. He was a good foil for Yorke and set up a lot of his goals
From memory he did. Just remember us being battered 5-0 and him losing it with the fans then getting transfer listed. Was the beginning of the end for him
November 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
From memory he did. Just remember us being battered 5-0 and him losing it with the fans then getting transfer listed. Was the beginning of the end for him