Aston Villa’s Win Over Bologna Reflections
The My Old Man Said podcast dissect Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over Bologna, marking Villa’s third straight Champions League win without conceding a goal (before Tyrone Ming’s brain fart in Bruges). The episode reflects on the game, highlighting Villa’s defensive strength, fluidity in attack, and standout performances from players like Tielemans, McGinn, and Martinez. Despite Bologna’s early pressure, Villa’s ability to control the game was evident. The discussion shifts to the overall success of the team’s European campaign, with Emery’s tactical pragmatism repeating his previous success in Europe.
The episode also touches on the pressing issue of ticket pricing. As fans voice concerns over exorbitant Champions League ticket costs, the poor communication on ticketing, the role of secondary markets and whether the club is exploiting its “captive market”.
Key Highlights:
- Villa’s defensive discipline, securing another clean sheet in Europe.
- Pragmatic tactics that saw Villa exploiting Bologna’s press.
- Concerns over inflated ticket prices and potential direction of travel.
- Villa’s Champions League big picture.
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