Anyway most importantly who's going to the match on Sunday?

Morgan Rogers’ sharp ascent meant he was always going to face adversity at some stage. But he's a formidable talent. He will prove a better player for these toils, as Emery reiterated after, even if it may not feel that way right now. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

So reading up about last night and it appears that Watkins has only scored 6 out of 13 penalties that he has taken. Surely we have someone else who can smack the ball into the net from 12 yards?

Just home. Plus points - we won. The curry outside the ground was excellent. Thought Kamara was top notch. Negative points - Rogers (no more to be said). Watkins penalty was shite, his pen record is woeful. Unais reluctance to play Elliott - but a win is a win against a crap side. Roll on Sunday

Viewed positively, #AVFC are unbeaten in previous four matches in normal time (losing to Brentford on pens) & have conceded two goals in four games. Some good individual displays tonight but some players' understandably low on confidence. But this is a platform, nonetheless

Watkins pass back

I ain’t going to comment on the team selection other than confused

Nice bit of scran before at villa park

Met up for a chin wag with @kieronocall.bsky.social . All jokes aside that bloke is one of the nicest people I have ever had the good fortune to meet. Top man

It's embarrassing that Reform UK won't contradict Trump's widely disputed claims about Tylenol. It tells us everything we need to know about this party.

First park of the journey to Villa Park done. Whitby to Derbyshire (nr Sheffield). Cup of tea bite to eat chuck clothes in washer and then off again …. Come on Villa (please) make me believe in you again

‘Joanne has roasted Royal Park Swan in a Boston Duck infused sauce served on a bed of fresh paracetamol…’

Genuine question - why are 'Right wingers' (often complete and utter nut jobs) so dismissive and afraid of medical experts?

Just had a call with oncologist. All ok, PSA level exactly same as last time 0.19 so that is good, just have to make sure I drink lots of water to keep calcium levels down. Next appointment is next year :-) - woo hoo

Whatever tomorrow brings, today has been a good one. Never lose the fact that the most important person is yourself. Smile, be happy and despite the number of fuckwits there seem to be out there none of them are you.

Back at Whitby ‘home’ time for a well deserved snifter

Went for tapas instead of fish and chips (have them tomorrow)

Rather than mope around home we popped up to Whitby for the night for a pint (and fish and chips)

I sit here in the waiting room at the hospital in the cancer McMillan area and look around me at fellow fighters and their backups. All ages. All genders, all ethnicity - staff the same funnily enough. God bless the nhs and all the C fighters

Aston Villa's sporting director, Monchi, is set to leave the club. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Hospital tomorrow ....... but hey ho A man in a tractor went past me today and shouted “The End Is Nigh “ “ The End Is Nigh “ ...........it was farmer Geddon

Home now zzzzzz

Right fuck it now - that’s enough ‘debate’ / talk about villa. I’ve got oncologist on Wednesday (tests) and I’m just off to concentrate on that. Talk to you lot the other side - cheers all. Stay safe, be happy and remember “it’s just a game :-) “

Not singling any 1 player but how bad was Buendia today?

Major delays on A1M fo any Villa fans going home that way -1 hour delays

Aston Villa have failed to win any of their first five games in a top-flight league campaign for only the third time in their history, having previously done so in 1919–20 and 1964–65. #AVFC

We need to be honest we are in a relegation battle this season unless there is a fundamental change in tactics, players and mentality from players and management

No team have recorded fewer shots on target in the Premier League this season than Aston Villa (12). They managed just one against 10-man Sunderland in the second half, which was Matty Cash's goal. #AVFC

Certain players - Watkins, Konsa etc really do need the be honest and admit they are failing big style. So called England internationals not bothered. Konsa just waltzed off at the end no acknowledgment to the fans.

The phrase wtf was invented for AVFC at the moment.

Falling out of love with this Villa side very quickly

What a fantastic ‘pub’ - the museum. Loads of football memories and stuff - mixed villa and Sunderland fans

On the M1 - still awake - amazing ….

Yawnnnnnnnn - far too early for a bloody Villa match

dave aint been to the offy for ages

Alan Smith rivalling Lee Dixon as one of the worst pundits

Ha another red card

I see the hairy Spaniard is being a spoilt brat knob again

Jesus would be Ninja Foxtrot

That had to be a Red TBF

Baku is such a good grand prix for the 'neutral' F1 fan

Anyone else off to Sunderland tomorrow ?

Bloke in the pub last night asked me if I wanted to stroke his cocker spaniel. Not sure I made the right decision, I think I should have stroked the spaniel …..

I spy with my little eye someone who may be very pissed ….

Yeah football ain’t corrupt