Yes, Yes, Yes; We’re up

Poor game, I thought, but hey, it doesn’t matter.
We’re back in the big time.
Thoughts to follow.

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  1. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum May 27, 2019 at 5:02 pm . Reply

    Funny, the Sky commentators thought it was a corker!!!???
    We’re up! Thank you Championship as it’s been great!!!!

  2. DSVilla
    DSVilla May 27, 2019 at 5:08 pm . Reply

    Enjoy the evening fellas!!!

  3. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum May 27, 2019 at 5:08 pm . Reply

    Dr Tony is there…!
    Villa fan Manager.
    Villa fan Captain.
    Sorted!!!!!!!

  4. Gav
    Gav May 27, 2019 at 5:09 pm . Reply

    Bloody brilliant. Thought I was gonna collapse in those 7minutes.
    Championship has been surprisingly exciting. But canโ€™t wait to make our stamp back in the Prem.
    weโ€™re back boys!!!! Up The Villa

  5. Pat 57
    Pat 57 May 27, 2019 at 5:13 pm . Reply

    I still can’t quite believe it. With Smith running the show we’ve got some backbone and kept them out at the end. Credit to Derby for making a game of it.

    WE’RE BACK! A GIANT HAS AWOKEN.

  6. Holte66
    Holte66 May 27, 2019 at 5:15 pm . Reply

    Just floated back down to earth. Nerves shot to pieces. Celebrations ahead!

    1. Bill Pearson
      Bill Pearson May 27, 2019 at 5:20 pm . Reply

      See Jack’s boots? Hey I told you we would do it. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

  7. Pat 57
    Pat 57 May 27, 2019 at 5:16 pm . Reply

    Also noticed how happy our new owners Sawiris and Edens looked, let alone Prince William. Just think one day the King of England will be a Villa fan ๐Ÿ˜‰

    What a day!

  8. Pat 57
    Pat 57 May 27, 2019 at 5:21 pm . Reply

    John McGinn just said that he ‘going to get steaming’. I think I’ll join him.

  9. Guest
    Guest May 27, 2019 at 5:29 pm . Reply

    Great day for us all

    UTV

  10. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson May 27, 2019 at 5:41 pm . Reply

    Can I be honest lads, the last 10 minutes I hid behind my door, I couldn’t watch, but now I’m good. We are back where we belong….motm? Mcginn he worried players and given Grealish his chance for England team,

    1. Big Fat Ron
      Big Fat Ron May 27, 2019 at 5:51 pm . Reply

      Last 10 minutes were awful, Bill!

  11. Big Fat Ron
    Big Fat Ron May 27, 2019 at 5:42 pm . Reply

    Massive congratulations to everyone involved, from the owners to the players.

    But a special mention to Dean Smith. Many doubted him when he came in and after Christmas. I can’t resist a little gloat, but when people were questioning his record when he came in, I remember making the point on this site that the difference at Villa is ‘expectation’, and he said exactly that in his post match interview.

    So let’s EXPECT this great club to compete in the upper reaches in the Premier League.

    UTV!!! ๐Ÿ˜€

  12. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum May 27, 2019 at 5:44 pm . Reply

    I don’t know about you, but there seems to be a lot of love in the club at the moment between the players and staff. A lot of affection! A great basis for stepping up. Gotta make sure we keep our loan players on board now!!!!!

  13. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson May 27, 2019 at 6:15 pm . Reply

    Bum Bum , your right, that is love of the game and players in it, hope we can keep some of them players.

  14. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson May 27, 2019 at 6:17 pm . Reply

    P/S , my prediction is we will win 2-1 , sorry for the late post. ๐Ÿ˜‚

  15. Holte66
    Holte66 May 27, 2019 at 7:08 pm . Reply

    Massive thank you to our owners who gave us a big lift when we needed it in the summer. Massive thank you to Dean Smith and his staff who not only got us promoted but playing with style. Massive thank you to our players who have brought back a real connection between them and our fans. Already looking forward to next season and keeping hold of Jack, John, hopefully Tyrone, Axel, Anwar and Tammy. UTV!

  16. Sidforever
    Sidforever May 27, 2019 at 7:25 pm . Reply

    Fantastic result.

    Just thinking about the emotional roller coaster of the last few years. The moment it started to go wrong, O’Neill’s capitulation in Moscow. Disinterested owner, managers going through a revolving door and players who did not live the club.

    And now:
    The manager a Villa fan
    The Villa Captain a Villa fan
    The owners not only rich but experienced in the sporting world
    A CEO with Premier experience.

    Stick with this core and Villa could become a force in the Premier again over time.

    UTV

  17. originallondonlion
    originallondonlion May 27, 2019 at 8:21 pm . Reply

    A huge Thank You to all a Villa Park for restoring this great club to its correct place and for restoring England’s second city to th ranks of EPL centres.
    TVU

  18. Hitchens60
    Hitchens60 May 27, 2019 at 8:50 pm . Reply

    What can I say that hasnโ€™t already been said? Bill for you the good times are back and you so deserve them – enjoy.

    Weโ€™ve had a brilliant afternoon together as a family supporting our beloved Villa – and thatโ€™s what makes Villa great – itโ€™s family which now includes the royal seal of approval. When you join the Villa family itโ€™s hard to let go – ask John Carew! Welcome Tyrone, Axel, Tammy, Courtney and Amwar – youโ€™ll never ever experience a better club.

    So on to a new premier league adventure. Back where we belong with new owners committed to the future of our club, a brilliant young manager and a brilliant young captain.

    Bring it on UTV

  19. DSVilla
    DSVilla May 27, 2019 at 9:08 pm . Reply

    Just read that Smith says we have a “matching” option over Mings. That’s good news. He is a leader on the pitch, fast, strong and reads the game well. Axel would be nice as well. We have Guilbert coming in (hopefully an upgrade) but need another quality full back. I’m not sure about Abraham. His goals have been crucial but I’m not convinced he is Prem material.

    Keeping Grealish would be great and is obviously more likely now.

    What do you all think about what we need for next season?

    1. Hitchens60
      Hitchens60 May 27, 2019 at 9:48 pm . Reply

      Most important first DS is that we keep the nucleus of, what I think, could be a very good team. We should also remember that Chester will be back next season and heโ€™s a quality CB. We also have Elphick so if we could sign Mings, Tuanzebe and Hause think central defence would be OK..

      Must keep Grealish and McGinn and as indicted above would love to add Mings and Tuanzebe. I would also make El Ghaziโ€™s loan permanent as I think he will do well in the Prem.

      With you assuming Fred Gilbert is a prem quality RB then we need a new LB, a new defensive and a new creative mid (would keep Lansbury) and a top quality striker (I agree with you over Abraham although I would have him and Kodjia in my squad). We also need a right winger – I love Uncle Albert but his time is done and Green isnโ€™t (yet?) good enough.

      Those to go – Hutton, Jedinak, Whelan, Bjarnasson – all with our thanks – Hogan, Uncle Albert, Gardiner, McCormack (and any other wasters hanging around like Richards), Bree and Nyland (as I suspect Kalinic and Steer will compete for GK position).

      Who have I forgotten?

      1. Bum Bum
        Bum Bum May 28, 2019 at 8:59 am . Reply

        Who’d have thought that our farewell to Hutton would be one with the greatest respect? After being treated abysmally in the bomb squad, when he came back he always gave his best, and as a fan that’s all we really ever ask for. Cheers to the Scottish Cafu!!!

        1. DSVilla
          DSVilla May 28, 2019 at 3:50 pm . Reply

          Agreed. he had his shortcomings, but always gave 100% and I never heard him badmouthing the club or manager even when in the bomb squad.

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