Aston Villa fans are calling on Dean Smith to start Villa cup hero Conor Hourihane against Burnley this weekend.
The Irish midfielder grabbed Villa’s second goal against Brighton on Wednesday night and spoke afterwards about his side’s “professional” performance against a much-changed seagulls team.
Twitter: “Everyone was very professional tonight”
@ConorHourihane reacts to this evening’s W.
#CarabaoCup #AVFC https://t.co/gVF6UNS5v2 (@AVFCOfficial)
Many Villa fans were concerned with the player’s body language, with some believing the player may try to move if he is not given more Premier League game time.
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @ConorHourihane Never liked his body language. Can see transfer request if he’s not in starting 11 by Jan. Hope I’m mistaken. (@danielstchr)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @ConorHourihane Head up, Conor ? we want you to be out there as much as you do. (@TheAsgardian)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @ConorHourihane Me seeing conor https://t.co/6MZdbPeH19 (@_Alfie_99)
After this, many Villa fans were calling for Hourihane to start at the weekend.
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @ConorHourihane Yea ok but start him on Saturday (@bennnnAV)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @ConorHourihane Has to start vs Burnley (@liam_davies7)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @ConorHourihane DU DU DU DU DU CONOR HOURIHANE.
Start him at home this week.
We were 1-0 at spurs… https://t.co/0oMumneDuJ (@AKosteriadis)
Read Aston Villa’s Verdict
Hourihane was a vital part of Villa’s team last season, but has been reduced to sub appearances so far this season.
Villa fans know what a talent Conor can be, and will be desperate to see him start against Burnley.
Dean Smith should reward him for his cup heroics, but it does mean that someone will have to be dropped in his place.
