YES! Villa 6-1 over Sunderland

This was a second week of "Monday Night Football" for Villa.  I had to rely on AVTV audio feed as I was at work here in the U.S. (Noon start).  Benteke hat-trick, Weimann, Vlar, and Gabby score as Villa captures a critical 3 points (and provide some goal differential improvement too).

Still not completely out of the relegation-woods, but today's result was BIG in moving us closer to safety.

Villa win 1-3 at the Brittania

What a game today vs Stoke - a critical one for both teams.  Villa's three goals came from Gabby, Lowton, and the Beast, but special focus on Matthew Lowton's goal in the 88' break the 1-1 tie.  His volley from distance has to be the goal of the season.  The amazing thing was that he scored a similar goal, on the volley (but a little closer to goal) using his left foot vs Swansea.  Today's goal was like a mirror image where he used his right foot.  Words cannot describe this goal sufficiently.  Look at it yourself.

Today's goal vs Stoke City

Audio Boo: Villa goals vs QPR

The "Voice of the Villa", Jack Woodward, calling each of the 3 Villa goals vs. QPR.



listen to ‘Villa goals in QPR win’ on Audioboo

Says it all!    The boys are playing well - finally (with our backs up against a wall0

Ahhhhh...the Sweet Taste of "3 Points"!

Those were some tense moments at the end of the match, but our lads were able to hold on and earn 3 points versus Sunderland at the Stadium of Light today.  Many Villa squad members had great games, but I think Barry Bannan played a central role in this victory (offensively serving great balls and really hustling in the midfield and in defense).  Loved hearing all of the Villa supporters singing their hearts out in the background on the internet broadcast this morning.  UTV!

Gabby scoring the eventual winning goal!

 Celebrating Gabby's goal.

3 Points!

Liverpool and Arsenal

These 2 games were complete opposites.  Against Liverpool, the Villa lads looked totally disinterested almost to the point of seemingly giving up on the season.

Amazingly, the loss versus Arsenal yesterday was a game much better played by the Villa.  I like seeing the youngsters in the game....Albrighton, Clark, Bannan.   Albrighton is a spark plug and should have been in the starting 11 long ago.  Gabby, on the other hand, seems to be very sluggish.  Some of it may have to do with the absence of Darren Bent due to injury, but we need Gabby in the form he was earlier in the season.

Victory!

Gabby and Bent join forces to take down Norwich City 3-2 yesterday and lead Villa to 3 points.  Gabby set up each of Darren Bent's 2 goals and scored one of his own.  A great day for the Villa and all of us Villa supporters around the world!

Sweet Victory! Villa 2-nil over Wigan

"Gabby Gabby Gabby Gabby Gabby Agbonlahor!" was heard throughout Villa Park as Gabby led Villa with a goal and an assist to Darren Bent as Villa breaks it open for a 2-nil win and 3 crucial points.  Wigan didn't test Shay Given much and Gabby took over on offense with his pace and power!

Gabby's first half goal

Bent's second half goal (assist from Gabby) to seal the win.

Darren and Gabby celebrate after second goal.

Gabby and Shay Save the Day

Gabby scored a sweet first half goal, but Shay Given was the man  of the match - making brilliant save after brilliant save to allow Villa to maintain a 1-1 draw with Newcastle at the final whistle.  The 15-20 minute, Villa looked sharp.  But after taking the 1-nil lead, the energy level dropped significantly.

Two in a row! Villa defeats Wigan 2-1

6 points in two games - how sweet it is!  Gabby Agbonlahor and Ashley Young (PK) scored for Villa and the defense just holds on to beat Wigan after they scored late in the game.  The Villa is showing what this team is capable of and let's keep it going!  Jean Makoun's debut today included receiving a yellow card.