Yorkie Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, Ikon said: Doubt we’d hear as much downplaying (kind of) about the EL if we were winning it We'd have to be deluded not to, even if enjoying the moment. They're playing bloody Freiburg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Villa 3 Freiburg 0 Rogers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Emery is the real deal. One of the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: Doubt we’d hear as much downplaying (kind of) about the EL if we were winning it Honestly can't believe what I've been reading. Is this what one League Cup has done to us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Incredible achievement from Emery, five UEFA Cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 minute ago, Donut said: Emery is the real deal. One of the best. He is, but he could have handed over management to Gabby Agbonlahor tonight and Villa would have cruised it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Not seen worse defending in Istanbul since Mehmet the Conquerer rocked up 600 years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 No matter the opposition here, Emery really is top level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, Keegans Export said: Honestly can't believe what I've been reading. Is this what one League Cup has done to us I mean that's really not the point at all. I'd feel the same way about these competitions regardless. Though I'm definitely relieved we broke our duck with that competition as opposed to a Europa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 minute ago, Infinitely Content said: He is, but he could have handed over management to Gabby Agbonlahor tonight and Villa would have cruised it Yeah this Freiburg defending has been something else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Poor game for a final - just not even a contest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 3 minutes ago, Infinitely Content said: He is, but he could have handed over management to Gabby Agbonlahor tonight and Villa would have cruised it 100% Freiburg are absolutely fucking shit. An indictment of the quality of this competition that you've had the likes of Manure and Spurs last year and this lot this year in the fucking final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) CL is the only European competition worth being in - the new CL format has killed the Europa League Edited May 20 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I’d still love to win the Europa mind. Had some great times as a kid watching us on C5 then as a teen on the lash for UEFA/Europa games. Fair play to Villa and especially Emery. He fucking loves this competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 9 minutes ago, Ikon said: Doubt we’d hear as much downplaying (kind of) about the EL if we were winning it I imagine the Villa players will be delighted too. Probably should be taking that into account as well, as it will absolutely matter to players. If we want to keep good players and keep attracting more of them too, we probably shouldn't be turning our noses up at any sort of trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) 3 minutes ago, toon25 said: 100% Freiburg are absolutely fucking shit. An indictment of the quality of this competition that you've had the likes of Manure and Spurs last year and this lot this year in the fucking final Just for context, this was the run of finals between 11/12 and 19/20 Edited May 20 by Infinitely Content Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, KaKa said: I imagine the Villa players will be delighted too. Probably should be taking that into account as well, as it will absolutely matter to players. If we want to keep good players and keep attracting more of them too, we probably shouldn't be turning our noses up at any sort of trophy. Good point TBF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottlob Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 By the same criteria, what were our good performances this year in the Champions League? Evidently none of the victories, which all came against meaningless opposition, nor the draw against Leverkusen who are one place above Freiburg in the Bundesliga. I guess the 1-1 draw in a virtually meaningless tie against PSG? Or are we still waiting for our commemorative shirts and DVDs for being totally annihilated by Barcelona but almost matching them for the first three-quarters? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Honestly can't believe what I've been reading. Is this what one League Cup has done to us I'd agree with you if it wasn't so obvious how poor the EL is right now. You can't ignore it, it slaps you in the face. Edited May 20 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 It is a weird one. As a fan, I'd love to be in this competition. Loads of class away days and we'd have a great chance of winning it. It does nothing to help my football apathy though. The financial superiority of the Premier League and the expansion of the European competitions makes English dominance an inevitably. Every decision, made with an endless thirst for cash, eroding the integrity of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) I mean, we got to a QF and were thinking about finals even with the CL drop-outs under Pardew/Ashley and even before the CL drop outs Lazio, Spurs, Lyon, Bilbao, Inter, Napoli, PSV, Fenerbahce, Athletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool were in it - and its hugely diminished from even then now. Edited May 20 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, Infinitely Content said: Just for context, this was the run of finals between 11/12 and 19/20 Just allow far less teams into the Champions League, problem solved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Gottlob said: By the same criteria, what were our good performances this year in the Champions League? Evidently none of the victories, which all came against meaningless opposition, nor the draw against Leverkusen who are one place above Freiburg in the Bundesliga. I guess the 1-1 draw in a virtually meaningless tie against PSG? Or are we still waiting for our commemorative shirts and DVDs for being totally annihilated by Barcelona but almost matching them for the first three-quarters? True, Bilbao, PSV, Benfica, Union & Qarabag were utter dross and didn't pose us a single threat. It's not a good reflection on the state of the game tbh. Edited May 20 by Infinitely Content Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, bobbydazzla said: Just allow far less teams into the Champions League, problem solved. Two problems solved. From a sport, quality, fan point of view. So the opposite of solving a problem to the powers that be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leemond Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, bobbydazzla said: Just allow far less teams into the Champions League, problem solved. Almost like the old format was fine as it was and we didn't need a Super League after all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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