FOOTBALL fans joked Emiliano Martinez’s celebratory shout after Tuesday’s win over Fulham sounded like something out of The Simpsons.
The 30-year-old cried out for joy in the tunnel following the 1-0 victory.
After the game, Villa’s official Twitter account filmed the players heading back to the dressing room through the tunnel.
And an ecstatic Martinez shouted into the camera as he walked past.
Some fans were then left joking that Martinez’s celebratory shout was reminiscent of Simpsons character Barney Gumble.
One wrote on Twitter: “Martinez sounds like Barney from The Simpsons.”
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Another said: “Why does Emi sound like Barney from the Simpsons?”
A third added: “Barney Gumble, is that you? Martinez is on his way to Moe’s.”
And a fourth joked: “What’s Barney Gumble doing there?!”
Martinez has been superb for club and country this season.
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The former Arsenal man was the hero in the World Cup final for Argentina, saving two penalties in the shootout, and winning best goalkeeper of the tournament award.
Meanwhile, Martinez has kept a clean sheet in Aston Villa’s last five home games.
Unai Emery’s side are currently sixth in the Premier League and are unbeaten in ten outings.
Villa are six points behind Manchester United in fourth, but can close the gap when they travel to Old Trafford to take on the Red Devils on Sunday.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
