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Published 09:45 1 Mar 2017 GMT
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The goal was Hourihane's eighth of the season, to add to his 11 assists. Villa ended up 2-0 winners and many of their supporters were delighted for the Irish midfielder.
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Following the game, Villa boss Steve Bruce praised Hourihane for making his mark after a hard start. His comments were somewhat odd, though, considering where Villa find themselves at present. He told the Villa website:
"The goal will do him the world of good. "He’s a good footballer and now he has to have the belief that he can come and play on the stage like this, which we have given him. That’s the next step for him. "He’s played 18 months in the Championship to a very good level. He has a great left foot. He can make a pass. He can score a goal. He has all the credentials."We're not sure what Barnsley fans would make of the bigger stage and 'next step up' comments - the Tykes are currently five places and eight points better off than Villa. Perhaps Bruce is trading on Villa's history but the club are likely to get promoted this year and, as Barnsley know well, it is tough to get back to the Premier League unless you bounce back fast.
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