If Aston Villa haven’t shown enough fight this season, it seems the same cannot be said of their under-21 side.
Villa’s youngsters hosted West Ham last night, and the match erupted into a seething claret-and-blue orgy of enmity near the end as a couple of strong challenges from home defender Kevin Toner sparked a mass brawl.
Villa U21s showing a whole load of fight against West Ham! #AVFC @SupportThe21shttps://t.co/uZfdMnIXvl
— Adam Bath (@adambath25) April 11, 2016
The 19-year-old Irishman was sent off for his part in the incident but became an instant cult hero among the Villa fans.
Kevin Toner should be rewarded with a start vs Manchester United after tonight. Unless he is banned for it? #avfc
— Matt Lynch (@mattlyynch) April 11, 2016
I'd start Kevin Toner at the weekend for the first team… desire like that has evaded the squad all season #avfc
— Paulo Di Canio (@PaulMaxwell6) April 11, 2016
Kevin Toner is my new hero start him against United this weekend #AVFC https://t.co/gDeLLjHbsX
— Matt W (@MattWal17) April 11, 2016
See Villa players, it’s not that hard. You just need to show you care.
