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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 29m

Unai Emery: "Today I watched him and thought ‘wow’ this is our better Watkins, He didn't score or assist but he played fantastic. We attacked through him. Sometimes we can play brilliant or not brilliant but we always have to work." #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 41m

The more I watch it, the more credit I have to give Matty Cash. Most players (I assumed this was the case) would blindly smash the ball upfield. The pass, under pressure and as the last man, was extraordinary. And to do it against Spurs... no wonder he had a big grin. #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

In fairness, Cash was always going to clear that, but rather than go straight up in the air, it was driven. What a pass and the control is just as good.

Excellent from both full-backs. Maatsen and Barkley are on for Onana and Digne. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Incredible. Cash, the last man, smashes a clearance forward, Digne somehow plucks the ball out of the air (on the foot stamped on twice), gives it to Buendia, who curls into the far corner. The game has been scrappy, but that's incredible. Don't see that goal often. 2-1 #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Incredible. Cash, the last man, smashes a clearance forward, Digne somehow plucks the ball out of the air (on the foot stamped on twice), gives it to Buendia, who curls into the far corner. The game has been scrappy, but that's incredible. Don't see that goal often. 2-1 #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Emery not happy with the challenges of some Spurs players. Just had a back-and-forth with Pedro Porro. Scrappy game this with no time in midfield. #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Better pass quality and combinations from #AVFC in the second half. Tottenham have pace but struggling to connect the same way. Emery now has three No 10s on. In theory, that should help. Game is there to be won for both

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Guessand and Malen off. McGinn goes to the right, Buendia on the left. Rogers stays central. #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Watkins and Buendia are coming on. #AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1h

Konsa blocks Simon's effort heading for goal. In his 200th PL game, has again been excellent.But Spurs are pushing & Villa players (Digne at the back post) guilty of switching off. These are the moments #AVFC have to get through. Martinez makes a save and smiles to the home crowd

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

HT: Spurs 1-1 #AVFC

Aggressive but scrappy. Frank trying to nullify Villa's 10s, which Rogers didn't allow for his goal.Both snapping into tackles in midfield, helped by high lines that the other is attempting to exploit. Winning 1v1 duels/taking your marker out the game is key

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

Oh my word. What a hit. Outstanding from Rogers. He had given the ball away cheaply a couple of times just before, but then produces that...

Had a difficult start to the season for #AVFC, but few can do that. A long-range strike, outside the box, in the position he loves. 1-1

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

Midfield is very congested and frenetic but both teams are creating 1v1s out-wide. As #AVFC have shown a few times, if they can play through midfield, the pitch opens up

Like Burnley, Emery wants 2v2 against the CBs & been close to getting in, but Danso & van de Ven are so quick

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

Feels like a typical Frank/Emery match up, with Frank wanting to take advantage of Emery's narrow system

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

Remember two seasons ago Son scored a hat-trick of offsides against #AVFC's high line. While Villa aren't as dramatically high here, the line is still brave. Kudus, Tel, Odobert all looking to run behind. Aggressive man-marking game with 1v1s out-wide is very interesting.

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

Tottenham and Matty Cash, they don't forget...

#AVFC need to settle here, look ruffled by the early goal and Tottenham are setting traps when Villa's midfielders (like Onana did) play first time round the corner

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2h

Goal Spurs. Bentancur. 1-0.

#AVFC don't organise after the phases following a corner (conceded by their own making).

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 3h

McGinn off the left (fourth position he has played this season) and as a second 10, Guessand right, Rogers behind Malen.

#AVFC

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 3h

It may or may not be the game for it, but going forward, Amadou Onana could have a bigger impact using his natural attributes. He has been deployed in a deeper, more controlled role, but has the attributes (eg; height) that he and #AVFC could use more, such as crashing the box

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 4h

Emery says Guessand is better holding width than Malen but still not a winger. With Malen not a traditional No 9, #AVFC have to create as many opportunities to get them close to one another in possession (4-2-2-2). Onana also needs to offer the same impact as Bogarde has recently

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 4h

#AVFC XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Guessand, McGinn, Rogers; Malen

Two changes from Burnley win. Guessand replaces Watkins (Malen up top) with Onana in for Bogarde. Sancho is back on the bench.

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 5h

The last two visits have shown the best & worst of #AVFC. The first was a turnaround win, with smart in-game tweaks. The second was close but the opposite happened - making subs & losing their way

This is the start of a run that will give a better idea of this Villa side's level

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1d

The UK Government is expecting West Midlands Police to lay out what additional resources could allow them to police the game safely, with both #AVFC & Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. The Safety Advisory Group meeting is expected to take place early next week.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Police ordered to review decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game

The review of the decision is set to take place on Friday, with a decision expected on the same day.

www.nytimes.com

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 1d

New: In an internal email seen by @theathleticfc.bsky.social , #AVFC stewards have been given the option to not attend the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Request has to be submitted four days before and will not impact the contractual minimum attendance of 80%.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Explained: Why Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston Villa, if it will be reversed, and Starmer’s intervention

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending the game against Aston Villa on Thursday but there have been developments since

www.nytimes.com

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 2d

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have been banned from attending their game at Aston Villa.

This has led to government intervention, a belief among some that the decision will be reversed, and further criticism of the push to reverse the initial ban.

@jacobtanswell.bsky.social & Philip Buckingham explain.

Explained: The Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, government intervention, and if it will be reversed

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending the game against Aston Villa on Thursday but there have been developments since

www.nytimes.com

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Jacob Tanswell @jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2d

Explained: The Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv away supporter ban, the meetings that led to the decision, government intervention, political comments, policing, safety and whether it will be reversed. Report on @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC

www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Explained: The Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, government intervention, and if it will be reversed

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending the game against Aston Villa on Thursday but there have been developments since

www.nytimes.com

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