Tonight's footy 21/7/20 (Relegation Decider)

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:32 pm

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:40 pm
The saving would be small change compared to losing the PL money, surely?

But the bonus would be paid if he had kept them up. The owners might be gambling on just about staying up without him.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:42 pm

Villa are now currently outside the bottom 3.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:43 pm

Villa score.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:43 pm

that is what happens when a defender tries to block by turning his back

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:44 pm

Brilliant goal, Now Villa, just don't concede.

Could we really finish above Arsenal?

Dare to dream.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:44 pm

Arsnal defender turns back and bends himself away from the ball.

Fanny

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:44 pm

I sense another twist to this

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:45 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:44 pm
I sense another twist to this

only one Frank? think it has a few yet

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:56 pm

This is dross -much rather watch Super Burnley

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:57 pm

I can see Villa getting a second.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:59 pm

Those sneaky Aston Villa grounds man havnt cut the grass,Arsenal are shite

Again!

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:02 pm

Grealish nearly bags another.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:04 pm

What a strange end to the season we're having.

Burnley finishing above Arsenal could actually happen.

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:07 pm

FactualFrank wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:04 pm
What a strange end to the season we're having.

Burnley finishing above Arsenal could actually happen.

Could have sworn I said that at 8.44 pm.

We could also finish above Sheff U.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:07 pm

1-0 Villa at HT. Arsenal haven't managed a shot on target.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:08 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:07 pm
1-0 Villa at HT. Arsenal haven't managed a shot on target.

They've managed a shot off target, so they're getting nearer.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:20 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:44 pm
Arsnal defender turns back and bends himself away from the ball.

Fanny

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:27 pm

be interesting to see if Watford take the PL to court over VAR not working at Villa Park if they go down

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:28 pm

Bit worrying this Villa out of the relegation zone thing, given they’ve been linked with Dyche. Not sure what I’d prefer, to finish above Arsenal or Villa down?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:29 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:28 pm
Not sure what I’d prefer, to finish above Arsenal or Villa down?

Villa down if I had to choose.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:29 pm

Gonna be a spicy half hour or so is this I reckon.

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:30 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:28 pm
Bit worrying this Villa out of the relegation zone thing, given they’ve been linked with Dyche. Not sure what I’d prefer, to finish above Arsenal or Villa down?

Relax, Sean isn't going anywhere.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:35 pm

Come on Villa!!

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:37 pm

Come on Arsenal FFS!!!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:41 pm

Villa are beating West Ham on the final day, so it'll need a big win for Watford to finish above Villa, now.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:51 pm

has Reina made a save yet ?

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:53 pm

Bad result if we want to keep Dyche. We get a win and finish up on 57 - that’s probably as good as it gets for Dyche at Burnley, if Villa stay up I can seriously see him going there - they will do all they can to get him, I’m certain of that, we’d be relegation favourites again

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:54 pm

Arsenal beating Man city must go down as one of the biggest shocks of the season

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:54 pm

Could have sealed it then.

CBT · Post by **CBT** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:55 pm

Grealish as much I think hes a bit of a tart is looking very good tonight

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:57 pm

Zlatan wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:53 pm
Bad result if we want to keep Dyche. We get a win and finish up on 57 - that’s probably as good as it gets for Dyche at Burnley, if Villa stay up I can seriously see him going there - they will do all they can to get him, I’m certain of that, we’d be relegation favourites again

I think that you're panicking without cause.

Sean's going nowhere. Each day that passes makes me more confident.

Sean's always been big on loyalty, so how could he upsticks and leave a bunch of lads with hearts like ours?

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:57 pm

CBT wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:55 pm
Grealish as much I think hes a bit of a tart is looking very good tonight

Could not agree more , frightens defenders with his pace

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:58 pm

Zlatan wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:53 pm
Bad result if we want to keep Dyche. We get a win and finish up on 57 - that’s probably as good as it gets for Dyche at Burnley, if Villa stay up I can seriously see him going there - they will do all they can to get him, I’m certain of that, we’d be relegation favourites again

But SD must realise he won't be given time if they sack Dean Smith despite keeping them up.

There is nothing more certain that unless he got them into Europe he'd be out of work

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:01 pm

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:30 pm
Relax, Sean isn't going anywhere.

If Villa stay up, then we have to face up to the reality that they have a lot more support,money and potential than us, and that if they come "courting" Dyche he would be mad not to go there.

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:03 pm

Will they still sack Smith even though he would have got them promoted and kept them in the Premier League?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:03 pm

Ref hasn't helped the game, far too many soft free kicks

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:04 pm

Arsenal could play another 90 mins and not score.

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:05 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:58 pm
But SD must realise he won't be given time if they sack Dean Smith despite keeping them up.

Isn't it the case though that with the money and resources he's had Smith has come close to disaster, and were it not for a dodgy VAR they could easily be down. Staying up on GD would be way below the expectations of fans and the board back in August.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:05 pm

Arsenal have been poor

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:06 pm

nil_desperandum wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:01 pm
If Villa stay up, then we have to face up to the reality that they have a lot more support,money and potential than us, and that if they come "courting" Dyche he would be mad not to go there.

How many teams have supposedly come after Sean? Apart from the top six, there aren't many who haven't already. (If you listen to the press, that is.)

Things have gone pretty quiet at the Turf and Mike Garlick has said nothing. That's almost certainly because there's nothing to say. Sean will have been given certain assurances and I'm sure he will want to continue building his dynasty.

Kreuzberg · Post by **Kreuzberg** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:07 pm

Arsenal beat Liverpool and City then struggle v Villa. Football can be a fickle game.

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:08 pm

Typical Arsenal - always let you down!!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:08 pm

Why are Arsenal never this crap when they play us ?

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:08 pm

Burnley Ace wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:08 pm
Typical Arsenal - always let you down!!

Yep, and then they’ll go and beat Watford on Sunday!

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:09 pm

That Lansbury guy looks very good for Villa, the type we should be looking at.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:09 pm

We just have to match (or better) Arsenal’s result on Sunday and we end above them. That would be brilliant.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:09 pm

When was last time we finished above Arsenal

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:10 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:27 pm
be interesting to see if Watford take the PL to court over VAR not working at Villa Park if they go down

Wouldn’t be surprised if they do.

Kreuzberg · Post by **Kreuzberg** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:11 pm

Watford deserve to go down with the way they’ve run their club. The players are not without their blame as well. Making a stink about restarting and not wanting to “get their families sick”, then they’re all out partying anyway. A year down should get them to refocus their priorities.

CBT · Post by **CBT** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:12 pm

Fair play to villa played well
Arsenal was crap but can't take away from fighting spirit from them