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Conor Hourihane came up trumps for Aston Villa on Monday as the midfielder put in a fine performance against Derby County in the Championship playoff final.
Given the nod in the middle of the park over Glenn Whelan, Hourihane went about his business extremely well.
According to WhoScored, the 28-year-old had a pass success rate of 86%, which was absolutely key in such an important area of the field.
There will not be too many headlines written about him over the next few days.
However, it would be fair to say that the Villa fans appreciated what the unsung hero brought to the team against the Rams.
The Republic of Ireland international can also be delighted with his numbers throughout the season.
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Indeed, a record of nine goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances for Dean Smith’s side shows his contribution to the cause.
A selection of the Twitter reaction from the Villa supporters can be seen below: