Aston Villa fans declare new ‘legend’ after ‘unbelievable’ moment vs Marseille
Aston Villa fell to defeat against Marseille on Saturday, but one moment has overshadowed the result.
The Villans travelled to face the French outfit on 9 August in the first of two friendlies over the weekend ahead of the new season.
It is fair to say that this clash was anything but friendly for Unai Emery’s side, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a brace to secure a 3-1 win at the Orange Velodrome.
The Gabon international’s strikes have already been forgotten at this stage due to the fierce nature of the clash, earning one star the tag of being a Villa legend.
Tyrone Mings cements Aston Villa legacy vs Marseille
Despite John McGinn’s equaliser in France, there is only one moment that is capturing the attention of the B6 faithful and beyond.
This has seen videos of Mings’ clash with Mason Greenwood go viral on social media after a prior clash with Amadou Onana.
The former Manchester United man laughed in the face of the Belgium international before coming face to face with Villa’s six-foot-five centre-back.
It is fair to say that the Marseille forward was less cocky with the defender involved, with the Villa man ultimately ripping the shirt of his opponent.
The former Manchester United man is a highly controversial figure within English football, and as a result, Mings is being heralded for his involvement in this clash.
This has seen one Villa fan describe the 32-year-old as a “legend”, while another spoke on the moment, saying: “Unbelievable stuff there, got to rate it.”
Mings was described by one supporter as a “national hero”, as another showcased their feeling for the Englishman, adding: “Tyrone Mings, I love you with my whole heart”
Mings celebrated for Greenwood clash
It is fair to say that the wider football community are pleased with the actions of the Villa man in what became a feisty affair in the south of France.
With 10 yellow cards and a number of brawls on the field, it is fair to say that this was far from friendly, as many poor challenges flew in.
It was bizarre to see the Marseille players clearly looking to wind up the Villa stars in a pre-season game, with even Emery and Roberto De Zerbi clashing on the sidelines.
The bitter nature of the game was summed up by the moment between Mings and Greenwood, showcasing the desire in the B6 club’s squad.
The Villa man stood up for Onana, who had been taken down shamefully and ultimately showed the ex-Man United man who’s boss and how little he is rated.
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