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Title: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Smirker on October 24, 2017, 10:29:02 AM
Bit early I suppose, but  8)

Championship
Sunday 29 October, 12:00
St. Andrew's, Birmingham

Come on Villa.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Nastylee on October 24, 2017, 10:35:28 AM
Put the opposition under pressure like we did on Saturday and we win. Sit back and invite pressure then we give them the game they want.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 24, 2017, 10:39:32 AM
I would make a couple of changes from Saturday for our trip across the city.  I would go with a three man midfield with Onomah dropping a bit deeper alongside Hourihane and Whelan just in front of the back four.  They are quite direct so we might need someone sitting in front of the defence and might have even gone for Jedinak if he was match fit. 

Horses for courses selection, but I would bring Davis in for Kodjia as well.  Kodjia got bullied there last season and spent most of the game on the floor.  Davis is far more of a physical presence and I would definitely start him.  Adomah definitely plays at the moment for me, so it would be between Snodgrass and Kodjia for the remaining wide spot.   
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2017, 10:51:20 AM
Whenever we try to sit back away from home, we fuck it up.

Attack the bastards.

Small Heath 1
(Adams 37)

Villa 6
(Snodgrass 12, Kodjia 43, 88, 90, Adomah 48, Hourihane 85).
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on October 24, 2017, 11:02:05 AM
cdbullyweefan - quite a conservative prediction there.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: rob_bridge on October 24, 2017, 11:05:48 AM
Blues 1 (Francis)
Villa 4 (Cowans, Little x 2, Gray)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Kevin Dawson on October 24, 2017, 11:16:24 AM
Comfortable 3-0 win for the Villa......
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on October 24, 2017, 11:17:48 AM
I have a good feeling about this one, they are due a tonking from us and I think they will get one.

7-0 Terry, Kodjia, Adoma hattrick, and two late goals from Gabby when he comes on as a substitute.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 24, 2017, 11:21:34 AM
Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack. 0-2 win and we move on, nothing to see
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Villan For Life on October 24, 2017, 11:27:45 AM
Get into them and f**k them off

I think if we take the game to them then there's no reason we can't win this one. We're the Villa and they're the unmentionables. The footballing equivalent of the Scottish play being mentioned in theatre.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: andyh on October 24, 2017, 11:37:05 AM
surely we are going to drag Gabby back for this one, regardless of injury or not.

Isn't that the law ?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: exigo on October 24, 2017, 11:59:26 AM
surely we are going to drag Gabby back for this one, regardless of injury or not.

Isn't that the law ?

Wouldn't be the worst idea to have him on the bench. Even if it's to use him as a lightning rod for abuse every time he warms up – takes a bit of pressure off the team on the pitch.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Tugby Villain on October 24, 2017, 12:00:21 PM
Them 0-3 Villa (Kodjia 37, Snodgrass 82, Hourihane 86)

Keeping right on as always.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2017, 12:02:28 PM
1-6 Villa
Kodjia (2)
Adomah (2)
Onomah
Davis
Hourihane

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: OzVilla on October 24, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
1-1 same as last year as Bruce loses his bottle. Snodgrass for us, same bloke I've probably never heard of soon to have a 'Legends Lounge' named in his honour for them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: darren woolley on October 24, 2017, 12:12:35 PM
Small Heath 0 Aston Villa 2 come on Villa boys.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on October 24, 2017, 12:31:07 PM
Buzzing for this, hopefully the away end is bouncing this year, last year we were like church mice.

SOTC
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Risso on October 24, 2017, 01:10:36 PM
1-7

Kodjia
Albert
Snodgrass
Davis
Hourihane
Terry
Chester
Hutton
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LukeJames on October 24, 2017, 01:16:13 PM
0-0. I genuinly can't remember us playing well there in my years as a football fan.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: in exile on October 24, 2017, 01:26:25 PM
Birmingham 0 Aston Villa 3
Mind The Gap You F*****s
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: TheTimVilla on October 24, 2017, 01:37:25 PM
One nil to us in a tense yet poor match
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on October 24, 2017, 01:38:20 PM
Any sort of win will do. Just worried that Bruce will set out to keep it tight as he tries at wolves and we come unstuck. Hate the match as you just know they will go up to 5th gear
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Dr Butler on October 24, 2017, 02:22:49 PM
just any type of win please...

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on October 24, 2017, 02:28:43 PM
as long as they get 0
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ironmaidenmania on October 24, 2017, 02:35:29 PM
Draw. Will play not to lose. 1-1
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Drummond on October 24, 2017, 03:09:03 PM
1-7

Kodjia
Albert
Snodgrass
Davis
Hourihane
Terry
Chester
Hutton

Which one is scoring the own goal?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2017, 03:22:27 PM
They have a Davis, too.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 24, 2017, 03:24:17 PM
Scrappy game, 0-1 or 1-2 to us.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 24, 2017, 04:28:14 PM
I dreamt about 4 weeks ago that we won this 1-0 with a late Gabby winner.

Hope I'm wrong and we tonk them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: somec on October 24, 2017, 04:56:29 PM
They have a Davis, too.

Is that the twat who ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of us last season?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2017, 05:05:59 PM
I don't know. I only know his name because it's the same as the Brexit Secretary.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: DB on October 24, 2017, 06:58:47 PM
So both sh*t in their field of employment.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on October 24, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
1-0 Kevin Richardson
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: maigrait on October 24, 2017, 07:57:39 PM
If there is any justice in this world we will crush them like the dogs they are. 0-1 villa.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 24, 2017, 08:08:05 PM
0-4
Kodjia hat trick
Adomah

Or

1-1
We score first and shit ourselves and try to defend a 1-0.

Probably the second one.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Gareth on October 24, 2017, 08:11:27 PM
4th official on Sunday is Jeremy Simpson, the useless ref from the Bolton game....can imagine if it goes off betw the benches he won’t have a clue :-)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 24, 2017, 08:31:35 PM
I honestly think we should bring Gabby on at some point.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 24, 2017, 08:42:33 PM
The Onegoalayearagainstthem factor.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 24, 2017, 08:58:38 PM
Step up Gabby...OGAYAT ! OGAYAT !
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: olaftab on October 24, 2017, 09:03:25 PM
A straight forward 2-0 win thank you Bruce.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: olaftab on October 24, 2017, 09:05:17 PM
I honestly think we should bring Gabby on at some point.
Why? He is not due another goal till April so save him for the return match. No need to overplay him.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Pete3206 on October 24, 2017, 09:28:13 PM
Defeat is not an option.

2-0 to Villa
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 24, 2017, 09:31:37 PM
Good will hopefully prevail over evil and all will be well with the world.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 24, 2017, 09:38:11 PM
1-7

Kodjia
Albert
Snodgrass
Davis
Hourihane
Terry
Chester
Hutton

I would so love to see Hutton score the winner. Exactly the type of player you want on your side in a local derby.

Did the Rags give us all of the Gabriel Agbonlahor Stand?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 24, 2017, 09:50:31 PM
We get 2100.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Des Little on October 24, 2017, 09:50:57 PM
Away win. Think of a number.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Richard E on October 24, 2017, 09:52:25 PM
We get 2100.

Nah, we might score 5 or 6 but I doubt we'll stick four figures past them even with their defence.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 24, 2017, 11:04:14 PM
We get 2100.

Nah, we might score 5 or 6 but I doubt we'll stick four figures past them even with their defence.

Aye aye Gregnash is here.

Negative nelly.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 24, 2017, 11:07:23 PM
0-0. I genuinly can't remember us playing well there in my years as a football fan.

Yep even when we were regularly winning there under MON it was only ever by a single goal and in the last 5 minutes. Was our last win there by 2 goals in the 80s?

This will be tight. I hope we have enough for a 2-1 win but wouldn't be surprised if it's another draw. SHA are poor but they are decent at home, it's their hopeless away form that has them where they are in the league.

They do have plenty of pace upfront so can see our defence getting caught out at some stage so it's vital SB actually tells the team to attack in a big game for once.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 24, 2017, 11:23:14 PM
To be fair, I think we have always been decent value for our single goal wins. Both in the games under MON and the two legs on our way to winning the cup in 1993/1994. Also last season at Villa Park was a deserved win. The last time I remember beating them by more than one goal at the sty was the first leg of the cup in 1988. Gage and Andy Gray MkII both scored decent goals that night if I remember right.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 24, 2017, 11:50:38 PM
Could never see a bloody thing when I visited that shit hole, just got caught up in the atmosphere.
So no idea if we played well or not.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Matt Collins on October 25, 2017, 06:51:10 AM
I think I'd play Davis ahead of Kodjia for this one, but I'd be surprised if Bruce does

Otherwise unchanged
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Nev on October 25, 2017, 07:39:29 AM
I suspect a draw, however bad Small Heath are they will raise their game after being harangued by drooling idiots for weeks, reminding them about the club's raison d'etre.

1-1
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Bad English on October 25, 2017, 07:44:19 AM
1-3 to the Villa. Terry. Kodjia. Davis. No idea who plays for them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: manic-road on October 25, 2017, 08:03:12 AM
0-1 Albert
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 08:03:43 AM
I think I'd play Davis ahead of Kodjia for this one, but I'd be surprised if Bruce does

Otherwise unchanged

Too defensive. Our wins at Barnsley and Burton were both achieved playing two up front. If we don't play to attack away from home, we don't win.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 25, 2017, 08:29:08 AM
I'd stick with the team that started on Saturday. Like someone else has already said, they're not that bad at home and anyway the three forwards plus Onomah and Hourihane breaking into the box should be enough of a goal threat.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: villabear on October 25, 2017, 08:35:47 AM
I'd like to think he'll play two up top but I think he might err on the side of caution and go with just Kodjia.  As cdbullyweefan says we're far better when being attack minded.

0-2 Goals from Snodgrass and a cardboard cutout of Gabby.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 25, 2017, 08:36:00 AM
I think I'd play Davis ahead of Kodjia for this one, but I'd be surprised if Bruce does

Otherwise unchanged

As I said in an earlier post, I would as well.  Kodjia got roughed up there last year and to be honest looked like he didn't really fancy the physical battle.  I would look to shore up the midfield in the early stages and would start with three in there as well.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 08:36:48 AM
When was the last time we won an away match playing 4-5-1? I think it worked on Saturday as Fulham, being the away side, were happy to allow us possession. When we are away from home playing one up front just sees us become too negative. Get two up front and get at the bastards.


Davis, if fit, deserves to play, while not playing Kodjia would give them a boost.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 25, 2017, 08:38:50 AM
When was the last time we won an away match playing 4-5-1? I think it worked on Saturday as Fulham, being the away side, were happy to allow us possession. When we are away from home playing one up front just sees us become too negative. Get two up front and get at the bastards.

As the Wolves match showed, playing two in midfield can result in us getting exposed and overrun in there, not that Blues are as good as Wolves though.   
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 08:43:05 AM
Wolves are a lot better than Small Heath. Blose are a similar quality to Barnsley and Burton... both of whom were defeated playing two up front.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 25, 2017, 08:45:20 AM
Could never see a bloody thing when I visited that shit hole, just got caught up in the atmosphere.
So no idea if we played well or not.

As well as with the Villa, I have had some good times there with an Albion supporting mate of mine. I remember going with him three times. The first time Hopkins of all people scored the only goal late on to win it for Albion, the second time Bremner put Small Heath 1-0 up but they managed to lose the game 1-4 and my mate and I left the Albion end at the final whistle to go and join the sack the board protests on the kop. Luckily none of the angry noses noticed we were the only two people smiling while we were chanting. By the time I went with him the third time he was so convinced I was a lucky mascot for them he paid for my ticket. It all went to plan and Albion won 0-3.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 25, 2017, 08:50:57 AM
When was the last time we won an away match playing 4-5-1? I think it worked on Saturday as Fulham, being the away side, were happy to allow us possession. When we are away from home playing one up front just sees us become too negative. Get two up front and get at the bastards.


Davis, if fit, deserves to play, while not playing Kodjia would give them a boost.

Fulham had 68% possession
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 25, 2017, 08:57:00 AM
Wolves are a lot better than Small Heath. Blose are a similar quality to Barnsley and Burton... both of whom were defeated playing two up front.

We all know how 'up for it' they will be on Sunday and they will raise their level especially for us.  I agree about showing attacking intent in games, but think Sunday should be taken in isolation really.   
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 09:04:21 AM
They'll be even more "up for it" if they see that Kodjia isn't playing. Don't try to scrape victory, we are rubbish at that. Two away wins this season... 3-0 and 4-0. We need to develop a plan for grinding out ugly one-nils away from home if we are going to get promoted. But we should stick with the tried and tested against this shower. Get two up front, and Gabby on the bench. They need to fear us.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 25, 2017, 09:24:08 AM
They'll be even more "up for it" if they see that Kodjia isn't playing. Don't try to scrape victory, we are rubbish at that. Two away wins this season... 3-0 and 4-0. We need to develop a plan for grinding out ugly one-nils away from home if we are going to get promoted. But we should stick with the tried and tested against this shower. Get two up front, and Gabby on the bench. They need to fear us.

I can see where you are coming from, but for what you might gain from playing two up front (Kodjia is still finding his way back at the moment) we lose playing two in midfield. 

I think it might all be academic anyway as I can't see Bruce changing the team from last Saturday.   
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 09:32:03 AM
We don't lose much by deducting a midfielder if the midfielder in question in Glenn Whelan.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 25, 2017, 09:43:23 AM
We don't lose much by deducting a midfielder if the midfielder in question in Glenn Whelan.

If we are going to play two in central midfield then it has to be Onomah and Hourihane. 
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: stuart445 on October 25, 2017, 09:47:02 AM
I would make a couple of changes from Saturday for our trip across the city.  I would go with a three man midfield with Onomah dropping a bit deeper alongside Hourihane and Whelan just in front of the back four.  They are quite direct so we might need someone sitting in front of the defence and might have even gone for Jedinak if he was match fit. 

Horses for courses selection, but I would bring Davis in for Kodjia as well.  Kodjia got bullied there last season and spent most of the game on the floor.  Davis is far more of a physical presence and I would definitely start him.  Adomah definitely plays at the moment for me, so it would be between Snodgrass and Kodjia for the remaining wide spot.

Kodjia has to play, he may not have scored many but with him playing it means the opposition can't push up as they have to isolate him which means the rest of our attack have more space.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 25, 2017, 10:23:50 AM
When was the last time we won an away match playing 4-5-1? I think it worked on Saturday as Fulham, being the away side, were happy to allow us possession. When we are away from home playing one up front just sees us become too negative. Get two up front and get at the bastards.


Davis, if fit, deserves to play, while not playing Kodjia would give them a boost.

Fulham had 68% possession

Fulham's goal keeper and left side of the defence has 60% possession, the rest of their team had the 8%.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: john e on October 25, 2017, 10:53:07 AM
cant see us losing this,
probably eye watering football as usual against them but who cares as long as we get the points

0-1 another Terry header
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: XXVilla on October 25, 2017, 11:49:27 AM
I’m not too complacent about this one. They did a number on Cardiff at home and they’re stiffer opponents than us on their day. I’m still hopeful for a win though
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 11:51:48 AM
Agreed, I posted with bravado earlier, but I'm always worried about these games really. Hate them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 25, 2017, 12:20:21 PM
We don't lose much by deducting a midfielder if the midfielder in question in Glenn Whelan.

If we are going to play two in central midfield then it has to be Onomah and Hourihane. 

Based on the Fulham game I'd play Whelan with Onomah and Hourihane further in front. It's not Whelan's fault previously Bruce played him out of position and he was knackered by half time. He has an eye for a pass and moved the ball quickly against Fulham - it was his first time ball that set free Onomah for the Adomah goal.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 25, 2017, 12:49:48 PM
Whelan's experience will come in handy for a game like this.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 12:53:23 PM
Experience of what? How many times have Stoke played Port Vale in the last decade?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 25, 2017, 12:56:43 PM
Experience of what? How many times have Stoke played Port Vale in the last decade?

He has played international football therefore he's played in big games.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 12:58:44 PM
Lovely. So has Pele, but I wouldn't pick him for a high-intensity local derby either, because, like Whelan, he can't run anymore.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 25, 2017, 01:00:20 PM
He can be very annoying though.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 25, 2017, 01:09:05 PM
We don't lose much by deducting a midfielder if the midfielder in question in Glenn Whelan.

If we are going to play two in central midfield then it has to be Onomah and Hourihane. 

Based on the Fulham game I'd play Whelan with Onomah and Hourihane further in front. It's not Whelan's fault previously Bruce played him out of position and he was knackered by half time. He has an eye for a pass and moved the ball quickly against Fulham - it was his first time ball that set free Onomah for the Adomah goal.

Agree. In a midfield three, he'll do the dirty work and let Hourihane and Onomah push forward and like I said, he'll be a cool head in there which may be needed.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 01:18:44 PM
It's not his head I'm worried about. His legs have gone, as Fulham's equaliser showed.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: olaftab on October 25, 2017, 01:21:29 PM
Experience of what? How many times have Stoke played Port Vale in the last decade?
He has played international football therefore he's played in big games.
I agree. He did very well against Wales in that crucial game however this one is really no contest other than a psychological issue that may effect players.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Villa75 on October 25, 2017, 01:33:45 PM
Bruce will good for a draw, and I think we will 'achieve' that.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ger Regan on October 25, 2017, 01:56:07 PM
Experience of what? How many times have Stoke played Port Vale in the last decade?
He has played international football therefore he's played in big games.
I agree. He did very well against Wales in that crucial game however this one is really no contest other than a psychological issue that may effect players.
He only played about 15 minutes in that game.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 01:58:20 PM
And was knackered after three of them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: eamonn on October 25, 2017, 02:03:24 PM
When was the last time we won an away match playing 4-5-1? I think it worked on Saturday as Fulham, being the away side, were happy to allow us possession. When we are away from home playing one up front just sees us become too negative. Get two up front and get at the bastards.


Davis, if fit, deserves to play, while not playing Kodjia would give them a boost.

Fulham had 68% possession

Fulham's goal keeper and left side of the defence has 60% possession, the rest of their team had the 8%.

Come on, you'd love if Cairney played for us.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Smirker on October 25, 2017, 02:55:52 PM
They are shit. Of course we will win.

It will be 3-1 to us.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Drummond on October 25, 2017, 03:15:45 PM
It's odd when you don't live in the city and therefore don't feel the same level of tension. Sheffield United is my equivalent these days though Wednesday causes me some grief too. Though for many years Leeds were the team and I still detest them.

Back on topic I think a narrow win will come. We've got more than enough about us to get the result we need.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 25, 2017, 03:33:30 PM
Once again the Rags are having trouble shifting their tickets. The Club have tried to bundle the Villa ticket with there next game against Brenford but they seem to only want the Cup Final ticket or no tickets at all.

There are of course many reasons they can't sell out.. all explained here. (https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2345548)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 25, 2017, 04:18:06 PM
Some twonk on there has tried to claim we haven't sold out 2100 tickets  ;D I remember them saying it after the game last year that we didn't sell out because there were a few empty seats in the away end. They failed to grasp that the area given to us was still 2300/2400 but we were only given 2000 tickets.

However they try and dress it up and whatever excuses they come out with, to not sell out a reduced capacity ground for the game they look forward to the most is tinpot.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: john e on October 25, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
Villa line up to beat the noses -

Sam Johnstone
Gabriel Agbonlahor
9 other various players
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on October 25, 2017, 05:07:53 PM
Once again the Rags are having trouble shifting their tickets. The Club have tried to bundle the Villa ticket with there next game against Brenford but they seem to only want the Cup Final ticket or no tickets at all.

There are of course many reasons they can't sell out.. all explained here. (https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2345548)

Feel dirty for clicking that link however at least I now know that it's the police's fault they can't sell out - the police want the lowest crowd possible. Also two separate posters are going on the lash Sunday morning in Digbeth but can't be arsed to go to the game.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: St AustellAVFC on October 25, 2017, 05:44:22 PM
I was at a wedding at the weekend and was listening in on a nose conversation. One said he was watching it n bed as it was to embarrassing and the other said he was going down The Masons. The lad who said he was off to the Masons received daggers from his Mrs who then said “its lunch at Moms Sunday”. I chuckled at that
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Stiney on October 25, 2017, 07:05:43 PM
Who's that coming over the hill its the VILLA coming to get ya
Who's that coming over the hill its the VILLA coming to get ya
.keep right on my arse.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 25, 2017, 07:11:58 PM
Who's that coming over the hill its the VILLA coming to get ya
Who's that coming over the hill its the VILLA coming to get ya
.keep right on my arse.
2/10 for effort nose.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 25, 2017, 07:14:01 PM
Not sure Stiney has fully got the hang of this Internet thing.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 25, 2017, 07:15:15 PM
I like it. It's a toe-tapper.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 25, 2017, 07:39:04 PM
Once again the Rags are having trouble shifting their tickets. The Club have tried to bundle the Villa ticket with there next game against Brenford but they seem to only want the Cup Final ticket or no tickets at all.

There are of course many reasons they can't sell out.. all explained here. (https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2345548)

Feel dirty for clicking that link however at least I now know that it's the police's fault they can't sell out - the police want the lowest crowd possible. Also two separate posters are going on the lash Sunday morning in Digbeth but can't be arsed to go to the game.

They only have to sell 24k tickets for a ‘sell out’ yet they still can’t manage it.
What a tin pot outfit they are.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on October 25, 2017, 08:11:19 PM
Once again the Rags are having trouble shifting their tickets. The Club have tried to bundle the Villa ticket with there next game against Brenford but they seem to only want the Cup Final ticket or no tickets at all.

There are of course many reasons they can't sell out.. all explained here. (https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2345548)

Feel dirty for clicking that link however at least I now know that it's the police's fault they can't sell out - the police want the lowest crowd possible. Also two separate posters are going on the lash Sunday morning in Digbeth but can't be arsed to go to the game.

They only have to sell 24k tickets for a ‘sell out’ yet they still can’t manage it.
What a tin pot outfit they are.

I know loads of Noses, mainly family plus some friends and apart from two friends, none of them ever actually go to a match.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: villabear on October 25, 2017, 08:14:59 PM
Think Stiney needs a better disguise.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 25, 2017, 08:20:16 PM
Think Stiney needs a better disguise.
He has cleverly swapped the 'k' for an 'e' from his usual nickname though.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 25, 2017, 08:34:29 PM
Once again the Rags are having trouble shifting their tickets. The Club have tried to bundle the Villa ticket with there next game against Brenford but they seem to only want the Cup Final ticket or no tickets at all.

There are of course many reasons they can't sell out.. all explained here. (https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2345548)

Feel dirty for clicking that link however at least I now know that it's the police's fault they can't sell out - the police want the lowest crowd possible.

" The club would prefer it not to sell out to please the police" is my favourite.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 25, 2017, 08:41:52 PM
Once again the Rags are having trouble shifting their tickets. The Club have tried to bundle the Villa ticket with there next game against Brenford but they seem to only want the Cup Final ticket or no tickets at all.

There are of course many reasons they can't sell out.. all explained here. (https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2345548)

Feel dirty for clicking that link however at least I now know that it's the police's fault they can't sell out - the police want the lowest crowd possible.

" The club would prefer it not to sell out to please the police" is my favourite.
They're all big, bad, scary Zulus that's why.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: robbo1874 on October 25, 2017, 08:56:02 PM
Maybe it’s because of I’ve got bigger things to worry about, but I’m really not that bothered about this match this time around. Interesting to see how many polled a Villa win- me included- seems many others aren’t too concerned either.

Head says it’ll be a scrappy draw, but hopefully it will be a scrappy away win instead. I’m thinking a late Terry header from a set piece might see us home.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 25, 2017, 10:01:30 PM
I just want us to win. I hate this fixture, especially the one held in the ninth circle of Hell.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 26, 2017, 02:33:49 AM
Agreed. They are our rivals and it is a big derby I don't take that away from them. But they sure do suck any fun out of the game, win or lose.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 26, 2017, 07:19:06 AM
I like it. It's a toe-tapper.

So is gout.

Anyway, Blues are great and the reason they can't sell out a 28,000/29,000 ground is because it is being played at midday on a Sunday, the Villa fans haven't bought enough tickets and something to do with the police blah, blah, blah. The coppers must hate them because they don't seem to have a problem with letting us have about 10,000 more people at the Villa Park fixture.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: phantom limb on October 26, 2017, 08:26:19 AM
The "I would go but I don't have a booking history" excuse seems to have replaced the "I would go but I'm working extra shifts at the Rover" excuse.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 26, 2017, 08:40:43 AM
The "I would go but I don't have a booking history" excuse seems to have replaced the "I would go but I'm working extra shifts at the Rover" excuse.

Apparently the club are messing the fans about regarding booking history and ticket/tickets entitlement. With a shambolic football club and brainless fan base I can well believe the confusion.

Half of them are still trying to work out whether KO is midnight Saturday/Sunday, midday Sunday or midnight Sunday/Monday.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: GarTomas on October 26, 2017, 09:02:58 AM
The "I would go but I don't have a booking history" excuse seems to have replaced the "I would go but I'm working extra shifts at the Rover" excuse.

Apparently the club are messing the fans about regarding booking history and ticket/tickets entitlement. With a shambolic football club and brainless fan base I can well believe the confusion.

Half of them are still trying to work out whether KO is midnight Saturday/Sunday, midday Sunday or midnight Sunday/Monday.

Don’t forgot the clocks changing as well. That’ll fool them too.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on October 26, 2017, 09:16:47 AM
They usually raise their game and make it a bit of a contest at their place, so a scrappy win will do. But a 4-0 humiliation would do nicely.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Risso on October 26, 2017, 09:23:43 AM
The "I would go but I don't have a booking history" excuse seems to have replaced the "I would go but I'm working extra shifts at the Rover" excuse.

Apparently the club are messing the fans about regarding booking history and ticket/tickets entitlement. With a shambolic football club and brainless fan base I can well believe the confusion.

Half of them are still trying to work out whether KO is midnight Saturday/Sunday, midday Sunday or midnight Sunday/Monday.

Don’t forgot the clocks changing as well. That’ll fool them too.

To be fair, it nearly bollocksed me the day of the League Cup final against Man U when they went forward. Only realised halfway down to Wembley that we were an hour behind.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: MONCABA on October 26, 2017, 09:24:23 AM
I'm feeling really confident about this one 3-0 to the mighty Villa and our impressive run continues.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: TheMalandro on October 26, 2017, 11:28:31 AM
The "I would go but I don't have a booking history" excuse seems to have replaced the "I would go but I'm working extra shifts at the Rover" excuse.

Apparently the club are messing the fans about regarding booking history and ticket/tickets entitlement. With a shambolic football club and brainless fan base I can well believe the confusion.

Half of them are still trying to work out whether KO is midnight Saturday/Sunday, midday Sunday or midnight Sunday/Monday.

Don’t forgot the clocks changing as well. That’ll fool them too.

To be fair, it nearly bollocksed me the day of the League Cup final against Man U when they went forward. Only realised halfway down to Wembley that we were an hour behind.

Get a better watch.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 26, 2017, 12:26:37 PM
The "I would go but I don't have a booking history" excuse seems to have replaced the "I would go but I'm working extra shifts at the Rover" excuse.

Apparently the club are messing the fans about regarding booking history and ticket/tickets entitlement. With a shambolic football club and brainless fan base I can well believe the confusion.

Half of them are still trying to work out whether KO is midnight Saturday/Sunday, midday Sunday or midnight Sunday/Monday.

Don’t forgot the clocks changing as well. That’ll fool them too.
One of them posted on Twitter, the grammar and spelling is how he wrote it:
"Imagine all the idiot villa fans forgetting to out there clocks back sunday and missing one hr the game KRO SOTV"

He doesn't understand the concept of time that lad and that would mean our fans would be there thinking it was 12 but it would actually be 11.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Bad English on October 26, 2017, 12:48:16 PM
To be fair I did something like that a couple of years ago and turned up for a 3pm game at VP at 1pm (watch was on French time) Still, I was able to find out how many blades of grass make up a football pitch while waiting.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: rim gk on October 26, 2017, 12:55:58 PM
I think it will be a draw but we have the better form so you never know.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 26, 2017, 01:13:27 PM
"Tomorrow is Giro day"

bloody cheek - using are taxes to bye there tickits
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: rim gk on October 26, 2017, 01:22:00 PM
"Tomorrow is Giro day"

bloody cheek - using are taxes to bye there tickits
rather that than they mug women of their hand bags on the ramp.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on October 26, 2017, 01:22:50 PM
I've just walked past Steve Cotterill in Knowle. He was talking on the phone and looked worried. Very worried.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: rim gk on October 26, 2017, 01:26:02 PM
I've just walked past Steve Cotterill in Knowle. He was talking on the phone and looked worried. Very worried.
maybe he found who his real father is, a Villa fan!!!!
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 26, 2017, 02:00:23 PM
The fear they have of Gabby is providing some genuine lol moments on SHA.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 26, 2017, 02:29:46 PM
I enjoyed the response from CheswickBlue to Magna's pathetic excuse for not going.

Magna 1,000,000 : This year i would rather role in from Haloween night out

CheswickBlue :  If you’re over the age of 9 why are you even making a night out of Halloween?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 26, 2017, 02:31:28 PM
To be fair to Magna he has several excuses it seems.

"Preferring haloween night out to blues was pretty tongue in cheek, im out the night before cause its a saturday and im celebrating my mate selling his house (drinks on him he said). I cant reappy afford to go the blues game this month is my issue. Payday is Monday and with Mortgage, car payment, car insurance, expenditure that ryanair still owe me for to come in to my account ive used up this month salary and not dipping unto savings foe something on tv"
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: pbavfckuwait on October 26, 2017, 03:05:47 PM
Small time club, small time fans, can not even sell all their tickets for their biggest game of the year, smash them Villa, one nil will do, but 5 would be so much sweeter and think of all the sisters taking an arse bashing Sunday tea time. SOTC.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 26, 2017, 03:32:39 PM
They're moaning about the booking history issue, but if any dragged their arses down other than when they play us it wouldn't be a problem.

I was working in their ticket office (which is a joke by the way, they're fucking hopeless in there) before we played them last year, and one of the girls was repeatedly trying to explain to someone's mom that she could book the ticket as she had history, but her son wouldn't be allowed to use it because her name was on it. It wasn't going well.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Risso on October 26, 2017, 03:34:08 PM
A great little exhange on there (I paraphrase)

-Don’t woory Da Vile havent sold out yet.

- Er, yes they have.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 26, 2017, 03:38:38 PM
You've got to laugh. You'd think they'd learn to pick their battles, taking a pop at our away support is like the caretaker of the original Crystal Palace throwing rocks at passers by.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Nev on October 26, 2017, 03:51:47 PM
I'd put Gabby on the bench regardless of fitness just to intimidate them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 26, 2017, 03:59:55 PM
I'd put Gabby on the bench regardless of fitness just to intimidate them.

100%
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2017, 04:08:32 PM
Just make sure he spends the whole second half warming up.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 26, 2017, 04:28:27 PM
A great little exhange on there (I paraphrase)

-Don’t woory Da Vile havent sold out yet.

- Er, yes they have.

What planet are they on?  Have they seen our away followings over the past couple of seasons?  Do they honestly believe we would struggle to sell 2,000 tickets for a game just across the city?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: olaftab on October 26, 2017, 04:36:43 PM
You've got to laugh. You'd think they'd learn to pick their battles, taking a pop at our away support is like the caretaker of the original Crystal Palace throwing rocks at passers by.
Yes however don't forget some of our lot sing "shot support mi'lord" towards away fans with nearly half empty Villa Park staring down at us. So we all have them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: andrew08 on October 26, 2017, 05:08:13 PM
Not going to the game, and I won’t go again until my youngest is 18. After the Kevin Phillips winner game my wife picked me up and we dodged their finest throwing bricks at any car that had Villa Fans in showing colours with my then toddlers in the car. I promised then that while we had little uns I wouldn’t go there again, and at the time didn’t think we’d be playing them much anyway. So this will be the first game home and away that I’ve missed since we played em away last time pretty much. After Wolves away the other week I know it’s some of us as well so I don’t regret not going.

On the pitch, in the same way that Scotland occasionally fluke a win against England at rugby they are due a win, but I thought that every time Man U came to Villa Park. Treat it like we did Burton and Barnsley, who are better teams than them and certainly not as we treated Wolves, then they are due another thrashing from us so I predict a comfortable 3-0 win. Minimum.



Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 26, 2017, 06:16:34 PM
I'd put Gabby on the bench regardless of fitness just to intimidate them.

I’m pretty sure that’s the plan anyway.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: john e on October 26, 2017, 06:20:26 PM
we know Gabby ain’t no good but they shit their pants at the sight of him
it’s the only game where you don’t mind him getting a go
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 26, 2017, 06:21:54 PM
They're moaning about the booking history issue, but if any dragged their arses down other than when they play us it wouldn't be a problem.

I was working in their ticket office (which is a joke by the way, they're fucking hopeless in there) before we played them last year, and one of the girls was repeatedly trying to explain to someone's mom that she could book the ticket as she had history, but her son wouldn't be allowed to use it because her name was on it. It wasn't going well.

The laughable thing is though is that because of the police reduced capacity thing they only have to shift less than 24k tickets to achieve a ‘sell out’ yet they can’t even manage that. They’ve surely got around 12k season ticket holders anyway so there could only ever be another 12k tickets maximum on sale in the first place.
They truly are a laughable tinpot outfit.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on October 26, 2017, 06:54:10 PM
Always laugh at just how frightened they are of him, even now. I really don't like what Gabbys become, but i'll never be able to hate him after the memories he's given me. I think if most people had the choice they'd want him to score a winner on Sunday just for the sheer comedy value and their reaction.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 26, 2017, 06:59:08 PM
I'd put Gabby on the bench regardless of fitness just to intimidate them.

Thought exactly the same myself.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Steve67 on October 26, 2017, 07:08:54 PM
Regardless of th rivalry, if we want promotion this is a game we should be counting the points from.  I hope Bruce isn’t too negative although I expect lots of bookings and a scrappy game. Nothing unusual there then!
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Bad English on October 26, 2017, 07:09:12 PM
we know Gabby ain’t no good but they shit their pants at the sight of him
it’s the only game where you don’t mind him getting a go
As long as it's the penultimate time he gets a go.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 26, 2017, 07:35:41 PM
Whenever we try to sit back away from home, we fuck it up.

Attack the bastards.

Small Heath 1
(Adams 37)

Villa 6
(Snodgrass 12, Kodjia 43, 88, 90, Adomah 48, Hourihane 85).

No chance, Gabby’s bound to get on the scoresheet, even though he won’t play.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: somec on October 26, 2017, 07:38:37 PM
Betfred have this as one of the Double Delight Hat trick hero games.

So if you fancy one of our lads to score first and go on to bag a second or third you could be quids in!
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 26, 2017, 07:43:02 PM
They're moaning about the booking history issue, but if any dragged their arses down other than when they play us it wouldn't be a problem.

I was working in their ticket office (which is a joke by the way, they're fucking hopeless in there) before we played them last year, and one of the girls was repeatedly trying to explain to someone's mom that she could book the ticket as she had history, but her son wouldn't be allowed to use it because her name was on it. It wasn't going well.

The laughable thing is though is that because of the police reduced capacity thing they only have to shift less than 24k tickets to achieve a ‘sell out’ yet they can’t even manage that. They’ve surely got around 12k season ticket holders anyway so there could only ever be another 12k tickets maximum on sale in the first place.
They truly are a laughable tinpot outfit.

The others must all go back to being Man Utd fans for the rest of the year/years/decades.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: avfcpg on October 26, 2017, 09:54:32 PM
we know Gabby ain’t no good but they shit their pants at the sight of him
it’s the only game where you don’t mind him getting a go
As long as it's the penultimate time he gets a go.
Bruce has pretty much said he won't be in the squad hasn't he...still injured.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 26, 2017, 09:57:32 PM
I stand correct on this but wasn't he meant to be doubtful for the home game last season and he ended up on the bench?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 26, 2017, 10:04:53 PM
Psychology.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: TonyD on October 26, 2017, 10:08:39 PM
Villa win.  No problem.....
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 26, 2017, 11:34:23 PM
Do people really think SB is going to have a proper go on Sunday?

I would imagine he'll put his handbrake coach mode on and be a bit concerned about the pace SHA have upfront (look at the goal Che Adams scored v Cardiff if you think I'm making it up) and so the defence will be pushed a little deeper.

At least Onomah played well last week so we shouldn't be overrun in central midfield which was another concern of mine.

I just worry in these high pressure games he just reverts to his default mode which is defend deep and try to nick a goal which results in us barely able to construct any decent attacks as we saw at Wolves and in many away games under him.

He will know deep down if he loses this he's in big trouble again with his position despite our reasonable league position so I worry we'll set up similar to last year when we just about held onto a draw.

Hope I'm wrong of course.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 26, 2017, 11:42:49 PM
a bit concerned about the pace SHA have upfront (look at the goal Che Adams scored v Cardiff if you think I'm making it up)

Thanks for the heads up. Nice goal that. Lovely accurate finish.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 27, 2017, 12:23:20 AM
Do people really think SB is going to have a proper go on Sunday?

I would imagine he'll put his handbrake coach mode on and be a bit concerned about the pace SHA have upfront (look at the goal Che Adams scored v Cardiff if you think I'm making it up) and so the defence will be pushed a little deeper.

At least Onomah played well last week so we shouldn't be overrun in central midfield which was another concern of mine.

I just worry in these high pressure games he just reverts to his default mode which is defend deep and try to nick a goal which results in us barely able to construct any decent attacks as we saw at Wolves and in many away games under him.

He will know deep down if he loses this he's in big trouble again with his position despite our reasonable league position so I worry we'll set up similar to last year when we just about held onto a draw.

Hope I'm wrong of course.

Bruce will go for the draw but will end up with the 3 points. He's the luckiest manager in the world. Who else could be so poor for so long and still be Villa manager?*



*DOL, MON, McLeish, Lambert.. yeah, I know.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 27, 2017, 05:01:01 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Drummond on October 27, 2017, 06:44:03 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

Give it a rest.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 27, 2017, 06:56:38 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

You sound almost as obsessed as they are.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 27, 2017, 07:17:11 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

I never wanted Bruce as manager but I’ve warmed to him somewhat since. For all his links to that lot he at least has turned into something resembling a football club again, you know, winning the odd game here and there. It’s been years since we’ve won more games than we’ve lost and we’re in a decent position. He’ll take us up and he’ll have my eternal respect for that.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 27, 2017, 08:40:08 AM
Whenever I'm asked what the score is going to be in these games, I almost always say a draw because it usually tends to be or it's won by the odd goal (apart from the wonderful 5-1).

I can see us putting 3 or 4 past them on Sunday.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on October 27, 2017, 08:57:41 AM
Putting aside the fact that it's scum we're playing on Sunday and all that this fixture involves...
We're the team with promotion ambitions and class! We need the 3 points to consolidate our play-off position. We definitely need the 3 points if we're intending on automatic promotion. Come on the Villa! UTV
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: papa lazarou on October 27, 2017, 08:58:56 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.
Well we turned up at that place last season with one of their ex managers,Steve Bruce.
I can't remember another one before that - maybe it's my memory.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 27, 2017, 08:59:11 AM
They've started with the 'Vile bring 500 coaches' lark on SHA and Twitter. Those big bad Zulus forget that their club laid on 15 coaches for them last season which they filled, and more. They've been bringing 15-20+ coaches to us since the 2-2 game in '04 but that doesn't suit their agenda. They were absolute no shows at VP last season, they give it the 'we were all over town' and 'we all march to the ground' but I don't think any of us saw one of them all day other than in the ground.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: FranzBiberkopf on October 27, 2017, 09:06:31 AM
Quote
I can see us putting 3 or 4 past them on Sunday.

I'm a miserable, gloomy scrote, so nagging in my head are these thoughts:

1. They are coming off the back of a bad defeat and performance so will have a point to prove.
2. Coupled with the fact that Cotterill will know the easiest way to get the rabble in the stands behind him is to beat us, so he'll have them pumped up.
3. They invariably raise their game against us/drag us down to their level.
4. Their home form recently isn't too bad (won the last two haven't they?).

But most of all -

5. Law of averages dictates that they're due a win against us.

All that said, will make it even sweeter if we do win.

UTV.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 27, 2017, 09:23:16 AM
They've started with the 'Vile bring 500 coaches' lark on SHA and Twitter. Those big bad Zulus forget that their club laid on 15 coaches for them last season which they filled, and more. They've been bringing 15-20+ coaches to us since the 2-2 game in '04 but that doesn't suit their agenda. They were absolute no shows at VP last season, they give it the 'we were all over town' and 'we all march to the ground' but I don't think any of us saw one of them all day other than in the ground.

One of the reasons our club are arranging coaches is due to the fact that there are no trains running to Duddeston before kick-off.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on October 27, 2017, 09:26:25 AM
Who the f-ck cares what scum are saying! Focus on the Villa!
If we press high up the pitch, as we did last week and stay strong at the back, then hopefully we will win. VTID
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: rim gk on October 27, 2017, 09:43:30 AM
They've started with the 'Vile bring 500 coaches' lark on SHA and Twitter. Those big bad Zulus forget that their club laid on 15 coaches for them last season which they filled, and more. They've been bringing 15-20+ coaches to us since the 2-2 game in '04 but that doesn't suit their agenda. They were absolute no shows at VP last season, they give it the 'we were all over town' and 'we all march to the ground' but I don't think any of us saw one of them all day other than in the ground.

On of the reasons our club are arranging coaches is due to the fact that there are no trains running to Duddeston before kick-off.
I've been to about 4 away games at the Sty since the fixture returned in 2002, and have never used a coach and never will.we don't need to be organised by people. Taxis, buses, drive  or walk.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 27, 2017, 10:07:02 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

When else has that happened? McLeish never managed us at the sty.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on October 27, 2017, 10:18:40 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

I can't imagine being so unremittingly and unwaveringly negative. It must be tiring.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 27, 2017, 10:24:45 AM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

So what?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Risso on October 27, 2017, 11:21:49 AM
I sort of hope that after Saturday's results, we're out of the play off places so we have to go there and win to get back in.  I don't want any negative playing for a draw nonsense.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 27, 2017, 12:14:17 PM
That's my concern. The jury is still out on us away from home. Playing two up front would be a promising sign of intent.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 27, 2017, 12:24:05 PM
I remember turning up to their place with one of their ex-centre forwards.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on October 27, 2017, 12:39:33 PM
I remember turning up to their place with one of their ex-centre forwards.

Emile Heskey?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: paul richard on October 27, 2017, 12:44:27 PM
I remember turning up to their place with one of their ex-centre forwards.
Peter Withe?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 27, 2017, 12:50:52 PM
Harry Hampton?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: oldtimernow on October 27, 2017, 01:18:10 PM
I would rest Kodjia for the first 60 minutes and have him come on for Davis after he's knocked the shit out of the defenders and possibly got a couple of them booked for good measure
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 27, 2017, 03:16:17 PM
It would be a massive lift for them if they saw Kodjia was only on the bench. He's arguably the only player we've got who is a bit unpredictable and can make something out of nothing.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: devilla on October 27, 2017, 03:18:36 PM
I dreamt about this match last night. I can't remember what happened though. Not sure whether that's a good or bad thing.

Anyway FTF.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Villa75 on October 27, 2017, 03:24:10 PM
I'm not one of Bruce's biggest fans, but even I don't think he's stupid enough to leave Kodija out and rely on someone as inexperienced as Davis, in a game like this.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: villabear on October 27, 2017, 04:10:40 PM
Credit to Sir Brian of Little who has just tweeted this link as his favourite Villa v Blose game in front of 53,000!

&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Tony Erdington on October 27, 2017, 06:55:28 PM
it'll be the same as always when we play them, they'll kick the crap out of us, we'll get little or no protection from the man in black; and maybe we will show one flash of decent football, and perhaps score.

so me , with that mind set I'm going for 4 - 1 to us.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 27, 2017, 07:02:00 PM
Again we turn up at that place with one of thier ex managers.
We should be better than this.

Give it a rest.


I can't remember us ever turning up at their place with one of their ex managers apart from last season with the same manager we have now.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on October 27, 2017, 07:05:59 PM
Quote
For every pink balloon and flag that you wave,
While a gate is open and you gesture, so brave.
While you sit in the Holte singing Yippee i ay,
Don't forget the Witton Arms was Blue for a day.

Keep Right On versus Yippee i oh,
A great football anthem v I don't even know.
Every time that you call us obsessed,
We just fecking hate you, no more or no less.

Before he sold out and took money to switch,
Your manager, Bruce, he danced on your pitch.
Your cute little flags for the Bradford semi,
But you've won feck all now for well over twenty.

A smug, cocky club with a thick gobshite owner,
He slags off the Blues and you all get a boner.
You think that we're jealous but I promise it's pity,
We're Blue and we'll always be Birmingham City.

Weirdos
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 27, 2017, 07:11:15 PM
It might just have been me but in his pre match interview Cotterill seemed nervous. We are obviously the better team but unlike in some previous years I don't know enough about their players to know who may or may not have the character to thrive on an occasion like this.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 27, 2017, 07:22:29 PM
Quote
For every pink balloon and flag that you wave,
While a gate is open and you gesture, so brave.
While you sit in the Holte singing Yippee i ay,
Don't forget the Witton Arms was Blue for a day.

Keep Right On versus Yippee i oh,
A great football anthem v I don't even know.
Every time that you call us obsessed,
We just fecking hate you, no more or no less.

Before he sold out and took money to switch,
Your manager, Bruce, he danced on your pitch.
Your cute little flags for the Bradford semi,
But you've won feck all now for well over twenty.

A smug, cocky club with a thick gobshite owner,
He slags off the Blues and you all get a boner.
You think that we're jealous but I promise it's pity,
We're Blue and we'll always be Birmingham City.

Weirdos

I never knew Carol Ann Duffy was a Nose.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 27, 2017, 07:24:20 PM
That was a decent effort for a nose. But as everything with them it ended on a sad note.

'We're blue and we'll always be Birmingham City'.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 27, 2017, 08:25:51 PM
They surely are Birmingham City. Apart from the part when they were Small Heath Alliance and just Birmingham.

They've always been shit though. Utter fucking dog shit.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 27, 2017, 08:54:59 PM

I don't care how: just do the gormless B'astards. Pretty please.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 27, 2017, 09:20:00 PM
If I wanted to show that I wasn't obsessed with something I'm not sure writing a poem about it would be the best way but whatever floats your boat.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 27, 2017, 09:21:30 PM
He did it in his best crayon though.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on October 27, 2017, 09:25:07 PM
That was a decent effort for a nose. But as everything with them it ended on a sad note.

'We're blue and we'll always be Birmingham City'.

Must be hard to hold a crayon without opposable thumbs.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on October 27, 2017, 09:37:22 PM
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-vs-aston-villa-13807849

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Id have Jota or Boga over Snodgrass for the mobility

Kodja is a close one, but i really like Vassell and Adams

Quote
I wouldnt take any of their players

Myself and the bloggers had to answer a few questions prior to the derby, one was about taking a Villa player, i couldnt think of one

Quote
Picking their goalkeeper over Stockdale or Kucszsak :D

No Jota :D

fecking disgusting rag :D

They should burn down the offices :D

Villa bastards :D

feck off :D

If Ronaldo Messi and Lewandowski played for Villa, they'd believe they had three better players. They really are thick.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 27, 2017, 09:42:04 PM
Wait.. how did Bruce "sell out" to come to us?

He was unemployed.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 27, 2017, 09:47:02 PM
There was also a 9 year gap.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 27, 2017, 09:56:11 PM
Yes our no mark defence contains a champions league and multiple premier league winner and a euro 2016 semi finalist.

SHA signed their left back from Oldham.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 27, 2017, 09:56:44 PM
They seem surprised that a Newcastle supporter who played for and/or managed Gillingham, Norwich, Manchester United, Small Heath, Sheffield United, Huddersfield, Crystal Palace, Wigan, Sunderland and Hull could 'sell out' and manage the Villa. Do they expect him to bleed blue and white blood?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 27, 2017, 09:57:37 PM
I saw H&V has its own dedicated thread on one of their forums.

Bless.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on October 27, 2017, 10:15:25 PM
I saw H&V has its own dedicated thread on one of their forums.

Bless.

https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2346959

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The first post sounds like that prick/fan spokes person dave woodhall would come out with always Nausing the feck out of everyone how much class villa have!...

We've made friends! You're up, Mr. Woodhall...

Quote
The nazi saluting, paedophile excusing, murderer celebrating football club.

1st Point. We refused to do the Nazi salute, and then were forced to do it the next game, am I correct?
2nd Point. Thats surely libel?
3rd Point. I mean, they sing songs about Chris Priest so the murderer celebrating thing is glass houses.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 27, 2017, 10:50:13 PM
I love being described as elitist though. Please let that stick.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 27, 2017, 11:02:34 PM
They're having clappers on Sunday  ;D ;D ;D ;D That's not very Zulu is it?

They can't sell 24,000 tickets and now they're having clappers. What are they doing to our derby? Tinpot bastards.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 27, 2017, 11:16:20 PM
Wait.. how did Bruce "sell out" to come to us?

He was unemployed.

I think they’re still not over the fact Bruce said “I’ve been waiting 20 years for a job like this” when he took over at the Villa.
It really really hurt them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 27, 2017, 11:45:20 PM
I love being described as elitist though. Please let that stick.


Elitist ‘scrum’.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on October 27, 2017, 11:55:08 PM
I love being described as elitist though. Please let that stick.


Elitist ‘scrum’.

With a "tiny willy" as well apparently.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: atomicjam on October 27, 2017, 11:56:02 PM
Reading that forum only makes sense to me when listening to Herbert Chappell, The Gonk at the same time...

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 28, 2017, 01:51:33 AM
"Working class Brummies" as the majority of them skulk back over the border to wotking class Solihull and working class Knowle (insert affluent Warwickshire place of choice).
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 28, 2017, 02:03:28 AM
its Difficult to get more small time than Clappers.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 28, 2017, 02:55:53 AM
I hope they haven't produced too many clappers, what with them struggling to fill the Sty again for their Cup Final. It would be such a waste of their transfer budget.

They make Coventry look big time. They, we and the wider football family know the truth.

Edit: Just seen a photo of their clappers, 'The City is Blue' printed on them. I can only think the city is blue from laughing at them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 05:33:07 AM
I hope they haven't produced too many clappers, what with them struggling to fill the Sty again for their Cup Final. It would be such a waste of their transfer budget.

They make Coventry look big time. They, we and the wider football family know the truth.

Edit: Just seen a photo of their clappers, 'The City is Blue' printed on them. I can only think the city is blue from laughing at them.
Everyone at their club fails to see the irony in having clappers with "Our City Is Blue" on when they can't sell 24,000 tickets.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 28, 2017, 06:35:31 AM
I hope they haven't produced too many clappers, what with them struggling to fill the Sty again for their Cup Final. It would be such a waste of their transfer budget.

They make Coventry look big time. They, we and the wider football family know the truth.

Edit: Just seen a photo of their clappers, 'The City is Blue' printed on them. I can only think the city is blue from laughing at them.

Can you post a photo of their clapper things on here? I'm in urgent need of hilarity.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 28, 2017, 07:39:47 AM
Clappers? Trololololololol.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 08:36:28 AM
Clappers? Trololololololol.
They're trying desperately on Twitter to gloss over it by sayings things like "Vile had balloons last year", "Vile sang on the steps of the Holte one time". Even they know in their heads that clappers will never be topped or forgotten though. The epitome of small time. Those big bad Zulus will be fuming as clappers don't go well with their hard men reputation (in their own heads).
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: in exile on October 28, 2017, 09:10:19 AM
Why the fuck read their forum(s)?
Have you no pride?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 28, 2017, 09:20:01 AM
Is Taylor available?
Or would you keep Hutton in?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Matt Collins on October 28, 2017, 09:42:44 AM
No and yes
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 28, 2017, 09:52:42 AM
Seems like exactly the right kind of game for Hutton.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: CT on October 28, 2017, 09:59:04 AM
I just hope we're ready for the white hot atmosphere those clappers are going to produce.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 28, 2017, 10:02:36 AM
A cauldron of err ....clappers :)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 28, 2017, 10:16:11 AM
I saw H&V has its own dedicated thread on one of their forums.

Bless.

https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2346959

Quote
The first post sounds like that prick/fan spokes person dave woodhall would come out with always Nausing the feck out of everyone how much class villa have!...

We've made friends! You're up, Mr. Woodhall...

Quote
The nazi saluting, paedophile excusing, murderer celebrating football club.

1st Point. We refused to do the Nazi salute, and then were forced to do it the next game, am I correct?
2nd Point. Thats surely libel?
3rd Point. I mean, they sing songs about Chris Priest so the murderer celebrating thing is glass houses.

I've just wasted a minute of my life reading that shit.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 28, 2017, 10:46:21 AM
Noddy clappers, for Noddy fans, of a thoroughly Noddy club. Quelle surprise.

Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: The Edge on October 28, 2017, 10:50:43 AM
Why the fuck read their forum(s)?
Have you no pride?
Not me. I'd rather staple my foreskin to the carpet.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on October 28, 2017, 11:26:45 AM
Why the fuck read their forum(s)?
Have you no pride?

Hilarity
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 12:38:36 PM
Why the fuck read their forum(s)?
Have you no pride?

Hilarity
Entertainment. They truly do live on a different planet.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: somec on October 28, 2017, 12:56:45 PM
Just had a quick squint at that H&V thread on SHA.

Apparently we just don't get it.

Most of them readily admit they hate Villa more than they love the blues and we're the ones who don't get it?!
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: boutrosboutrosgnarly on October 28, 2017, 04:27:39 PM
They sold out their cup final yet? I imagine the footfall through Touchwood will be slightly down this Sunday
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Des Little on October 28, 2017, 04:35:06 PM
Why the fuck read their forum(s)?
Have you no pride?
Not me. I'd rather staple my foreskin to the carpet.

Fancy meeting up some time?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 04:40:31 PM
They sold out their cup final yet? I imagine the footfall through Touchwood will be slightly down this Sunday
They've opened up the upper tier above us today 'due to demand'. Demand ffs. That means they've proabably sold about 22k-23k home tickets.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: boutrosboutrosgnarly on October 28, 2017, 05:03:58 PM
They sold out their cup final yet? I imagine the footfall through Touchwood will be slightly down this Sunday
They've opened up the upper tier above us today 'due to demand'. Demand ffs. That means they've proabably sold about 22k-23k home tickets.
22-23K? Must be kids for a quid
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: DB on October 28, 2017, 05:07:00 PM
Just seen the table after today's results. We need to win tomorrow to take advantage.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Walmley_Villa on October 28, 2017, 05:13:13 PM
"Working class Brummies" as the majority of them skulk back over the border to wotking class Solihull and working class Knowle (insert affluent Warwickshire place of choice).

To be fair I know of plenty Villa in Dorridge and Balsall Common has a healthy Villa following.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 28, 2017, 05:21:18 PM
I hope we thrash the fuckers. 4-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 28, 2017, 06:56:00 PM
Can’t wait to hear their clapperboards!  ;D
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 07:24:34 PM
Can’t wait to hear their clapperboards!  ;D
"Clapperboards my lord, clapperboards..."
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 28, 2017, 07:27:39 PM
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22853135_10155747705854477_2282292833199466895_n.jpg?oh=263af2d11b5c946989d6f0cd4dee3f09&oe=5AAC3D23)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Stu on October 28, 2017, 07:34:03 PM
"Working class Brummies" as the majority of them skulk back over the border to wotking class Solihull and working class Knowle (insert affluent Warwickshire place of choice).

To be fair I know of plenty Villa in Dorridge and Balsall Common has a healthy Villa following.

I grew up in Balsall Common and it's basically all Villa there. A few Coventry due to the location, but that's about it.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 28, 2017, 08:33:31 PM
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22853135_10155747705854477_2282292833199466895_n.jpg?oh=263af2d11b5c946989d6f0cd4dee3f09&oe=5AAC3D23)
Wrong on so many counts
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: class-of-82 on October 28, 2017, 08:42:56 PM
small heath are like a piece of gum stuck to the bottom of ya shoe
scrape em off
shrug your shoulders and move on
that's what needs to be done tomorrow
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 28, 2017, 08:43:35 PM
Smash the feckers, grew up in Kings Heath were there is plenty of Villa, especially in the old St. Dunstans Club, has to listen to the bull shit for many years. South Birmingham lots of Villa, North Birmingham no blues. The City is ours....😀
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Louzie0 on October 28, 2017, 08:49:32 PM
That's the spirit, Three Spires.

Relative positions in the League are now so different to what they were last season.



Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: The Moose on October 28, 2017, 09:07:52 PM
We've got no chance with all those happy-clappers. Proper Peaky Blinders that is.
Oh my lord....
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Mister E on October 28, 2017, 09:09:23 PM
I haven't lived in the Midlands for a long time but I still hate them with a passion and hope that we put them firmly in their place; their place being along with all the other Blues - in the bin. Although I come from a supposedly-blue part of the area, there were plenty Villa when I grew up: along with Elmdon Reds, there was a good representation of Villa and some noses. Very few bitters.
People up here seem surprised at my venom toward our noisy neighbours, and I can't really explain why I dislike them so much: I just want to smash them every time we cross their path.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 28, 2017, 09:17:22 PM
I hate the way they make me feel, in all honesty why should we care about them?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 09:32:38 PM
I hate the way they make me feel, in all honesty why should we care about them?
Never understand people who say they don't care about them. It would be great to ignore them and not give them a thought but I can't. I can't stand the bastards. To be honest I don't really know many of their players compared to the days of Savage, Dugarry, Horsfield etc when I hated their players aswell. It's their fans, they live on another planet, believe their own bollocks and spin the truth to suit whatever their agenda is. If we didn't care about them and didn't have a mutual rival we would be like Walsall, Coventry, Reading etc who haven't got a proper derby game.

I don't mind admitting my stomach is in knots already and the thought of losing tomorrow makes me feel sick. I'm not too cool to admit I detest the trampy wankers. Up The Villa.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2017, 09:37:56 PM
We'd still have a proper derby game with Albion. Who are also small time Villa obsessed twats. For many Villa fans the bitters are our big derby game.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 09:41:00 PM
We'd still have a proper derby game with Albion. Who are also small time Villa obsessed twats. For many Villa fans the bitters are our big derby game.
Nah. Compare the atmosphere at Villa v Albion games to Villa v Small Heath. The only good atmosphere we've had against Albion was the cup game. When we play Small Heath you can feel it in the air, it's different.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 28, 2017, 09:43:39 PM
It's nasty.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2017, 09:44:13 PM
Plenty of Albion games have a good atmosphere, some not so much, same as sha games. The 0-0 at VP against sha where the only memorable thing was Bannan challenging Zigic for a header was a wank atmosphere as an example. Just because sha is the big one for you doesn't mean it is for everyone.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 09:50:56 PM
Fair point.

See for me I enjoy telling the Albion fans at every opportunity that I couldn't give a shiny shit about them and I only hate Small Heath. That winds them up more.


Anyway back to the match thread. I just hope we go and attack, if we do we'll win. This could be a real statement to the fans by Bruce and win over some doubters if he goes there and we have a real go. If he goes there and sets us up negatively and scared to lose he'll piss a lot of people off.

I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt. 0-3 win, Terry first goal.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on October 28, 2017, 09:54:43 PM
I hate the way they make me feel, in all honesty why should we care about them?
Never understand people who say they don't care about them. It would be great to ignore them and not give them a thought but I can't. I can't stand the bastards. To be honest I don't really know many of their players compared to the days of Savage, Dugarry, Horsfield etc when I hated their players aswell. It's their fans, they live on another planet, believe their own bollocks and spin the truth to suit whatever their agenda is. If we didn't care about them and didn't have a mutual rival we would be like Walsall, Coventry, Reading etc who haven't got a proper derby game.

I don't mind admitting my stomach is in knots already and the thought of losing tomorrow makes me feel sick. I'm not too cool to admit I detest the trampy wankers. Up The Villa.

I'm  not to partial to them either.  UTV 
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Des Little on October 28, 2017, 10:27:55 PM
No other Midlands derby for us comes close to this one. Villa v Blues dwarfs any of the others. It’s pure hatred on both sides.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: adrenachrome on October 28, 2017, 10:38:19 PM
I don't think they will bully or outfight us; this was addressed at the Barnsley game, and we have players like Chester and Terry, who have now clicked, Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.

I don't believe our temperament will be wrong. Bruce knows all about this game, and he will have them in the right mindset.

As far as tactics are concerned, this is our Achilles Heel under Brucey. Cotterill will try something different and have a few back up plans. SB has been found out often enough while he has been here.

Overall, we should have enough to get the job done, but as a heavy gambler, mostly in the financial markets, I would not bet on us.
     
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LukeJames on October 28, 2017, 10:41:06 PM
Fucking clappers? Brilliant.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: littleoldme on October 28, 2017, 10:47:47 PM
I can't help singing in my head,run like the clapper's,run like the clapper's.,bloody sado's.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on October 28, 2017, 11:37:35 PM
Fair point.

See for me I enjoy telling the Albion fans at every opportunity that I couldn't give a shiny shit about them and I only hate Small Heath. That winds them up more.

Same. I rarely think much about West Brom. Some decent fans, some toss pots but whatever. Although we matter to them, they dont matter that much to me.

In my mind Blues are our biggest rivals and I REALLY dont want to lose against them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 28, 2017, 11:47:45 PM
A classic example of them forgetting things and them twisting things to suit them is the coaches subject. It's literally all I've seen from them on Twitter and a nose text me earlier to take the piss about the coaches tomorrow. A mere 6 months ago their club laid on 16 coaches which sold out for feck sake. Clueless.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 28, 2017, 11:52:05 PM
Plenty of Albion games have a good atmosphere, some not so much, same as sha games. The 0-0 at VP against sha where the only memorable thing was Bannan challenging Zigic for a header was a wank atmosphere as an example. Just because sha is the big one for you doesn't mean it is for everyone.

I think it is partly about what part of Brum you are from. Not for everyone, but for a lot of people.

If you grew up in, say, Perry Barr, you probably grew up amongst Stripeys and - naturally - came to detest them.

I grew up the other side of the city and never, ever even met an Albion fan, so couldn't give a fuck about them. They genuinely mean no more to me than Wolves in terms of rivalry.

My area was, however, infested with noses. It was always about them in terms of the derby match.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 28, 2017, 11:57:38 PM
To be honest I don't really know many of their players compared to the days of Savage, Dugarry, Horsfield etc when I hated their players aswell.

This.

I was thinking earlier, at least in years gone by I'd heard of four or five of their laughable players.

Look at this, though, line up from their last game.

Kuszczak
Colin
Morrison
Roberts
Grounds
Davis
Kieftenbeld
Adams
Ndoye
Maghoma
Vassell

Genuinely the only one of those I've ever heard of is the goalkeeper.

Oh and Maghoma, but even that's only because he missed a sitter against us last time we played them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2017, 12:49:28 AM
Plenty of Albion games have a good atmosphere, some not so much, same as sha games. The 0-0 at VP against sha where the only memorable thing was Bannan challenging Zigic for a header was a wank atmosphere as an example. Just because sha is the big one for you doesn't mean it is for everyone.

I think it is partly about what part of Brum you are from. Not for everyone, but for a lot of people.

If you grew up in, say, Perry Barr, you probably grew up amongst Stripeys and - naturally - came to detest them.

I grew up the other side of the city and never, ever even met an Albion fan, so couldn't give a fuck about them. They genuinely mean no more to me than Wolves in terms of rivalry.

My area was, however, infested with noses. It was always about them in terms of the derby match.

Definitely. I'd also say age plays a part. I reckon if you asked 100 that said Albion was their main one the vast majority would be 40+.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on October 29, 2017, 12:59:10 AM
Recently got to know most of their players in the build up to this match and watching them lose to millwall after the villa match. Adams + Vassell biggest threat. But we have far to much for them. 0-2 Kodjia + Snodders .......
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on October 29, 2017, 01:44:22 AM
I don't think they will bully or outfight us; this was addressed at the Barnsley game, and we have players like Chester and Terry, who have now clicked, Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.

I don't believe our temperament will be wrong. Bruce knows all about this game, and he will have them in the right mindset.

As far as tactics are concerned, this is our Achilles Heel under Brucey. Cotterill will try something different and have a few back up plans. SB has been found out often enough while he has been here.

Overall, we should have enough to get the job done, but as a heavy gambler, mostly in the financial markets, I would not bet on us.
     

Agree but there are no excuses to not go at them. The biggest threat to three points is Bruce though I will predict a 2-0 Villa win. We'll be up for it and as ever, class will rise above the dross.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 29, 2017, 02:11:31 AM
Plenty of Albion games have a good atmosphere, some not so much, same as sha games. The 0-0 at VP against sha where the only memorable thing was Bannan challenging Zigic for a header was a wank atmosphere as an example. Just because sha is the big one for you doesn't mean it is for everyone.

I think it is partly about what part of Brum you are from. Not for everyone, but for a lot of people.

If you grew up in, say, Perry Barr, you probably grew up amongst Stripeys and - naturally - came to detest them.

I grew up the other side of the city and never, ever even met an Albion fan, so couldn't give a fuck about them. They genuinely mean no more to me than Wolves in terms of rivalry.

My area was, however, infested with noses. It was always about them in terms of the derby match.

Definitely. I'd also say age plays a part. I reckon if you asked 100 that said Albion was their main one the vast majority would be 40+.

I moved from Erdington to Castle Bromwich at 7, and it was the first time I encountered the noses. They have been relentlessly ridiculous on every count since.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: robbo1874 on October 29, 2017, 03:21:49 AM
To be honest I don't really know many of their players compared to the days of Savage, Dugarry, Horsfield etc when I hated their players aswell.

This.

I was thinking earlier, at least in years gone by I'd heard of four or five of their laughable players.

Look at this, though, line up from their last game.

Kuszczak
Colin
Morrison
Roberts
Grounds
Davis
Kieftenbeld
Adams
Ndoye
Maghoma
Vassell

Genuinely the only one of those I've ever heard of is the goalkeeper.

Oh and Maghoma, but even that's only because he missed a sitter against us last time we played them.
is their Vassell related to our Darius?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: TheMalandro on October 29, 2017, 05:03:42 AM
Kieftenbeld had a decent game against us last year, looked a very decent player.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: pbavfckuwait on October 29, 2017, 05:35:15 AM
Im over 40 and I hate them, hate them, hate them, just beat them, beat them, beat them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 05:56:52 AM
You may not be familiar with the team, but you won't be able to forget them after today. 2-0 to blues. Adams will skin Terry and Kief will boss the midfield. Don't forget to bring your tissues with you.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: oldtimernow on October 29, 2017, 06:07:55 AM
Bless he's up early,  nightmares?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 29, 2017, 06:17:27 AM
He's up early Googling 'How to use a clapperboard when you have 12 fingers'.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: frank black on October 29, 2017, 06:21:31 AM
You may not be familiar with the team, but you won't be able to forget them after today. 2-0 to blues. Adams will skin Terry and Kief will boss the midfield. Don't forget to bring your tissues with you.

So that we can wipe our feet on the way out, good idea. Aren’t your board supplying them with the clapper boards 😂
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 06:25:53 AM
No nightmares, this is the one match that's worth getting up early for. I've got a couple of hours to kill before the pub opens, so I am trying to figure out how to convert a clapper board into a Millwall brick.
Keep right on, gents.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 29, 2017, 06:32:59 AM
What a surprise, he thinks he's one of the big bad Zulus like they all do ;D

Can't wait to see your pitch covered in your Fulhamesque clappers when our 3rd goal goes in.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: lovejoy on October 29, 2017, 06:45:06 AM
Quote
For every pink balloon and flag that you wave,
While a gate is open and you gesture, so brave.
While you sit in the Holte singing Yippee i ay,
Don't forget the Witton Arms was Blue for a day.

Keep Right On versus Yippee i oh,
A great football anthem v I don't even know.
Every time that you call us obsessed,
We just fecking hate you, no more or no less.

Before he sold out and took money to switch,
Your manager, Bruce, he danced on your pitch.
Your cute little flags for the Bradford semi,
But you've won feck all now for well over twenty.

A smug, cocky club with a thick gobshite owner,
He slags off the Blues and you all get a boner.
You think that we're jealous but I promise it's pity,
We're Blue and we'll always be Birmingham City.

Weirdos

I never knew Carol Ann Duffy was a Nose.

They've rhymed semi with twenty.
What kind of animals are these people?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Dublin Villa on October 29, 2017, 06:50:32 AM
Wipe that snot off the end of your nose, wipe that snot from the end, oh it’s long and green and it looks obscene wipe that snot off the end. There off to Matalan ha ha ha In a caravan Ha ha ha.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: pbavfckuwait on October 29, 2017, 06:52:50 AM
Yeah great for you Nose being up this early but what about the nurse who has to get up with you.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 29, 2017, 06:57:30 AM
"Are you Leicester/Fulham in disguise?"
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on October 29, 2017, 06:58:18 AM
On route
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: shirley_villan on October 29, 2017, 07:35:08 AM
In Vietnam watching this. Hate not being there. Just fucking do them boys.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: CT on October 29, 2017, 07:42:10 AM
"The one match worth getting up for".

More like the one match you actually go to. Bless you, and all your 12 fingers.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Ads on October 29, 2017, 07:52:31 AM
Fucking smash these crayon eating ****** Villa.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: DB on October 29, 2017, 07:57:22 AM
I have a bad feeling that this one may bite us on the arse, so to speak.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 08:02:27 AM
Quote
For every pink balloon and flag that you wave,
While a gate is open and you gesture, so brave.
While you sit in the Holte singing Yippee i ay,
Don't forget the Witton Arms was Blue for a day.

Keep Right On versus Yippee i oh,
A great football anthem v I don't even know.
Every time that you call us obsessed,
We just fecking hate you, no more or no less.

Before he sold out and took money to switch,
Your manager, Bruce, he danced on your pitch.
Your cute little flags for the Bradford semi,
But you've won feck all now for well over twenty.

A smug, cocky club with a thick gobshite owner,
He slags off the Blues and you all get a boner.
You think that we're jealous but I promise it's pity,
We're Blue and we'll always be Birmingham City.

Weirdos

I never knew Carol Ann Duffy was a Nose.

They've rhymed semi with twenty.
What kind of animals are these people?

Don't you know the difference between prose and poetry? However awkward the syntax is, the sentiment is in the right place.

The clapper boards are a massive own goal, no doubt about it. They will be your only crumb of comfort today, so make the most of it. Knock yourselves out.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: alftitimus on October 29, 2017, 08:09:13 AM
Going in next hour - decent transport for once.  ;D
No breaks en route, timed at 2 and a half hours. ;D

Sitting in b-in-l's seat in their 'family stand', wherever that is, our driver will spend half an hour securing his car ... in Small Heath  ;D.... and join his mates in their usual.

Not been in a Cabriolet for about 20 years, I think the journey might be more fun, because I have just a little queasy feeling.

If Bruce, can do this.... I figure Blues are down. If they fluke a win...so what ?

 :D
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 29, 2017, 08:16:33 AM
You may not be familiar with the team, but you won't be able to forget them after today. 2-0 to blues. Adams will skin Terry and Kief will boss the midfield. Don't forget to bring your tissues with you.

I thought the noses needed the tissues so they could w*nk themselves silly with excitement over getting to see the club they care about more than their own play live.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 29, 2017, 08:18:24 AM
Yeah great for you Nose being up this early but what about the nurse who has to get up with you.

She doesn't mind.

She is his mum.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 08:20:30 AM
Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.
     

Finally,  a sentiment which I agree with. They're all perfectly capable of manuvering their own wheelchairs.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: luke95 on October 29, 2017, 08:20:55 AM
Quote
For every pink balloon and flag that you wave,
While a gate is open and you gesture, so brave.
While you sit in the Holte singing Yippee i ay,
Don't forget the Witton Arms was Blue for a day.

Keep Right On versus Yippee i oh,
A great football anthem v I don't even know.
Every time that you call us obsessed,
We just fecking hate you, no more or no less.

Before he sold out and took money to switch,
Your manager, Bruce, he danced on your pitch.
Your cute little flags for the Bradford semi,
But you've won feck all now for well over twenty.

A smug, cocky club with a thick gobshite owner,
He slags off the Blues and you all get a boner.
You think that we're jealous but I promise it's pity,
We're Blue and we'll always be Birmingham City.

Weirdos

I never knew Carol Ann Duffy was a Nose.

They've rhymed semi with twenty.
What kind of animals are these people?

Don't you know the difference between prose and poetry? However awkward the syntax is, the sentiment is in the right place.

The clapper boards are a massive own goal, no doubt about it. They will be your only crumb of comfort today, so make the most of it. Knock yourselves out.
If we do beat you today(im a realist, we could actually lose)I hope you've got the bollocks to come on hear & take the "banter" after !? Becouse so far your just coming across as a bit of a div .
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 29, 2017, 08:25:07 AM
Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.
     

Finally,  a sentiment which I agree with. They're all perfectly capable of manuvering their own wheelchairs.


I've always wondered if people who post on other clubs forums have any friends.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: oldhill_avfc on October 29, 2017, 08:30:19 AM
Quote
For every pink balloon and flag that you wave,
While a gate is open and you gesture, so brave.
While you sit in the Holte singing Yippee i ay,
Don't forget the Witton Arms was Blue for a day.

Keep Right On versus Yippee i oh,
A great football anthem v I don't even know.
Every time that you call us obsessed,
We just fecking hate you, no more or no less.

Before he sold out and took money to switch,
Your manager, Bruce, he danced on your pitch.
Your cute little flags for the Bradford semi,
But you've won feck all now for well over twenty.

A smug, cocky club with a thick gobshite owner,
He slags off the Blues and you all get a boner.
You think that we're jealous but I promise it's pity,
We're Blue and we'll always be Birmingham City.

Weirdos

I never knew Carol Ann Duffy was a Nose.

They've rhymed semi with twenty.
What kind of animals are these people?

Don't you know the difference between prose and poetry? However awkward the syntax is, the sentiment is in the right place.


Looks like a 5th form attempt at couplets to me.  Prose, as I'm sure you know,  doesn't have structure.   

Also you should use better rather than best in a comparison of two things.

We really should educate the working classes a little better.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 08:36:45 AM
If the unthinkable does happen, it will be a massive kick in the knackers. It won't define our season though, we shall just dust ourselves down, get back up and go again in the next match.
If we win, we'll be 8 points off the play offs, with another 30 odd games to play for. Be careful what you wish for.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: l_mckay on October 29, 2017, 08:41:09 AM
All the results at the top yesterday went are way so let's take advantage today. UTV!!!!
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 29, 2017, 08:42:08 AM
8.36am and he’s already posted an excuse just in case they lose.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: luke95 on October 29, 2017, 08:50:46 AM
If the unthinkable does happen, it will be a massive kick in the knackers. It won't define our season though, we shall just dust ourselves down, get back up and go again in the next match.
If we win, we'll be 8 points off the play offs, with another 30 odd games to play for. Be careful what you wish for.
The one thing I love about you noses is you always shoot yourselves in the foot by coming out with the very same arrogance of which you accuse us Villa of ...lol
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: FrankyH on October 29, 2017, 08:52:01 AM
8.36am and he’s already posted an excuse just in case they lose.

What about his excuse for taking time out to log on a Villa forum and post the usual shite they spout.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 29, 2017, 08:54:04 AM
If the unthinkable does happen, it will be a massive kick in the knackers. It won't define our season though, we shall just dust ourselves down, get back up and go again in the next match.
If we win, we'll be 8 points off the play offs, with another 30 odd games to play for. Be careful what you wish for.

I believe the phrase you were looking for was 30 odd games to play, not 30 odd games to play for. You PLAY FOR points and PLAY games.

I could home tutor you in English for a small fee if you like.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 29, 2017, 09:04:36 AM
Just seen a picture on Twitter, their clapper boards are claret and blue. Yes really. You couldn't make this shit up.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy65 on October 29, 2017, 09:04:45 AM
Bless he's up early,  nightmares?

Nah, he has wet the bed. Again
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: oldtimernow on October 29, 2017, 09:06:04 AM
I admire your altruism.....but really you would need a large fee for the insurance cover
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Damo70 on October 29, 2017, 09:06:23 AM
Just seen a picture on Twitter, their clapper boards are claret and blue. Yes really. You couldn't make this shit up.

It's all about political correctness and being non exclusive. ;)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 29, 2017, 09:07:25 AM
Just seen a picture on Twitter, their clapper boards are claret and blue. Yes really. You couldn't make this shit up.

Please post a photo if you can.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Rudy65 on October 29, 2017, 09:09:33 AM
No nightmares, this is the one match that's worth getting up early for. I've got a couple of hours to kill before the pub opens, so I am trying to figure out how to convert a clapper board into a Millwall brick.
Keep right on, gents.

Lovely. Second post in and he is already getting violent
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 29, 2017, 09:10:06 AM
No nightmares, this is the one match that's worth getting up early for. I've got a couple of hours to kill before the pub opens, so I am trying to figure out how to convert a clapper board into a Millwall brick.
Keep right on, gents.

He's going to miss kick off.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 29, 2017, 09:10:52 AM
8.36am and he’s already posted an excuse just in case they lose.

His mum probably put his Mickey Mouse alarm clock forward an hour last night (bless): thus he'll be even more confused than usual. Perhaps they'll let him into The Sty early so he can work out what to do with his clapper?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 09:20:21 AM
Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.
     

Finally,  a sentiment which I agree with. They're all perfectly capable of manuvering their own wheelchairs.


I've always wondered if people who post on other clubs forums have any friends.
High praise from a bloke with 14 k posts on a forum. Cheers Damo ;)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 29, 2017, 09:20:43 AM
Quite why The Rags have gone to the expense of providing clappers is a mystery to me - since they could've instructed their wonderful REAL BRUMMIE supporters to rub their hind legs together to make a similar racket.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 29, 2017, 09:26:13 AM
Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.
     

Finally,  a sentiment which I agree with. They're all perfectly capable of manuvering their own wheelchairs.


I've always wondered if people who post on other clubs forums have any friends.
High praise from a bloke with 14 k posts on a forum. Cheers Damo ;)

Mate, whilst your on, your football club is utterly wank. You must be the least impressive big city 'rival' any team could possibly have. In any comparison between the clubs you are utterly inferior, except for arsehole fans.

Even your message boards are shit, but they are yours. So fuck off back there.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 09:27:36 AM
No nightmares, this is the one match that's worth getting up early for. I've got a couple of hours to kill before the pub opens, so I am trying to figure out how to convert a clapper board into a Millwall brick.
Keep right on, gents.

Lovely. Second post in and he is already getting violent
What exactly is violent about origami?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 29, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: LeeB on October 29, 2017, 09:30:09 AM
It's Christmas to them Dave.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: oldtimernow on October 29, 2017, 09:33:39 AM
Like he's awake early to see what Santa's brought..

only to find its a Clapper
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: The Edge on October 29, 2017, 09:35:09 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
LOL
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 29, 2017, 09:38:13 AM

(http://thumb.ibb.co/iHFc1R/91_AA1_C73_A53_C_4129_A649_22_F137_FE3423.png) (http://ibb.co/iHFc1R)


For your viewing pleasure... 🤣
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: FrankyH on October 29, 2017, 09:42:52 AM

(http://thumb.ibb.co/iHFc1R/91_AA1_C73_A53_C_4129_A649_22_F137_FE3423.png) (http://ibb.co/iHFc1R)


For your viewing pleasure... 🤣

Probably got our list of honours printed on them as well.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 29, 2017, 09:43:20 AM
I am assuming the clappers will mostly be turned into paper aeroplanes.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: TheMalandro on October 29, 2017, 09:44:16 AM
No nightmares, this is the one match that's worth getting up early for. I've got a couple of hours to kill before the pub opens, so I am trying to figure out how to convert a clapper board into a Millwall brick.
Keep right on, gents.

Lovely. Second post in and he is already getting violent
What exactly is violent about origami?

"The one match..."

Not for us, it's just another game. One we'd rather not be playing.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: olaftab on October 29, 2017, 09:45:46 AM
No nightmares, this is the one match that's worth getting up early for. I've got a couple of hours to kill before the pub opens, so I am trying to figure out how to convert a clapper board into a Millwall brick.
Keep right on, gents.
With 12 fingers should be no problem at all.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 29, 2017, 09:46:58 AM

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For your viewing pleasure... 🤣

Oh I say!  ;D
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Legion on October 29, 2017, 09:50:46 AM

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For your viewing pleasure... 🤣

Probably got our list of honours printed on them as well.

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Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: The Edge on October 29, 2017, 09:51:21 AM
Hutton, Snodgrass, Whelan and Kodge, none of whom like to be pushed around.
     

Finally,  a sentiment which I agree with. They're all perfectly capable of manuvering their own wheelchairs.


I've always wondered if people who post on other clubs forums have any friends.
High praise from a bloke with 14 k posts on a forum. Cheers Damo ;)

Mate, whilst your on, your football club is utterly wank. You must be the least impressive big city 'rival' any team could possibly have. In any comparison between the clubs you are utterly inferior, except for arsehole fans.

Even your message boards are shit, but they are yours. So fuck off back there.
Don't mince ya words. 😂
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 09:53:08 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 29, 2017, 09:53:49 AM
This is marvellous. Your typical Nose on SHA...  ;D


Quote

Villa

Absolutely disgusting aren't they.

Go and try to have a conversation with a villa fan that includes complimenting a blues player. It won't happen, its beyond their ability.

Go and try to have a conversation that talks about the successful clubs of England and see if they can refrain from mentioning themselves or talking about their history.

Go and try and take the piss out of them for their misfortune and see if they have a laugh about it, see if they self deprecate. It won't happen, it's beyond their ability.

They are a pathetic football club who were relevant when Queen Victoria had an itchy fanny, since then they've finished 6th a couple of times and won a cup from a scuffed shin. Nice one, well done, but glory doesn't wash off the arrogance, the lack of self awareness, the completely disgusting attitude that these cretins have.

You'll never seen me call villa fans inbred, because that's base and we're better than that. A villa fan is more than 12 fingered simpleton like some fans suggest.

A villa fan is the sort of bloke who's wife has an affair, it's the sort of bloke who does buy to let and rips off the innocents, a villa fan is someone who complains about the temperature in a restaurant, he's the sort of bloke who parks over two spaces to protect his Audi. A villa fan cheats at golf. A villa fan watched his wife get fecked by a bull.

A villa fan is a fanny. Someone who can't handle a proper life. Someone who can't handle a bit of character.

Thank feck we're better than that eh. Thank feck we're above that.

Our team is shit at football but I wouldn't swap them for the world. Neither the memories or the future. None of it.

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

EVERYBODY SHIT ON THE VILLA

BECAUSE THEY'RE A LOAD OF SHITE

Blues
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 29, 2017, 09:55:19 AM
He's been typing that since Monday bless him.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 29, 2017, 09:56:34 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.

I don’t think there’s anyone that would answer their phone to a pissed up moron at 5.30am.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: The Edge on October 29, 2017, 09:58:04 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.
They're probably having a lie in. It's not Christmas day for them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: OzVilla on October 29, 2017, 10:01:41 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.

In fairness they probably just saw it was you. You couldn't really blame them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on October 29, 2017, 10:01:46 AM
2hrs before kick off and they still haven’t sold out their huge 23,500 home tickets.
They must have around 12k season ticket holders which leaves around 10 or 11k tickets to be sold for their biggest game of the season, yet they can’t manage it.
And they claim, “This City is Blue” don’t they? :)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 29, 2017, 10:02:36 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.

A likely story.

Has it never occurred to you that the reason they don't want to speak is because they concluded - many moons ago -  that you're a sad, deluded, knob?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Richard E on October 29, 2017, 10:04:33 AM
This is marvellous. Your typical Nose on SHA...  ;D


Quote

Villa

Absolutely disgusting aren't they.

Go and try to have a conversation with a villa fan that includes complimenting a blues player. It won't happen, its beyond their ability.

Go and try to have a conversation that talks about the successful clubs of England and see if they can refrain from mentioning themselves or talking about their history.

Go and try and take the piss out of them for their misfortune and see if they have a laugh about it, see if they self deprecate. It won't happen, it's beyond their ability.

They are a pathetic football club who were relevant when Queen Victoria had an itchy fanny, since then they've finished 6th a couple of times and won a cup from a scuffed shin. Nice one, well done, but glory doesn't wash off the arrogance, the lack of self awareness, the completely disgusting attitude that these cretins have.

You'll never seen me call villa fans inbred, because that's base and we're better than that. A villa fan is more than 12 fingered simpleton like some fans suggest.

A villa fan is the sort of bloke who's wife has an affair, it's the sort of bloke who does buy to let and rips off the innocents, a villa fan is someone who complains about the temperature in a restaurant, he's the sort of bloke who parks over two spaces to protect his Audi. A villa fan cheats at golf. A villa fan watched his wife get fecked by a bull.

A villa fan is a fanny. Someone who can't handle a proper life. Someone who can't handle a bit of character.

Thank feck we're better than that eh. Thank feck we're above that.

Our team is shit at football but I wouldn't swap them for the world. Neither the memories or the future. None of it.

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

EVERYBODY SHIT ON THE VILLA

BECAUSE THEY'RE A LOAD OF SHITE

Blues

There is one solitary accurate comment snuck in there -'Our team is shit at football.'
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 29, 2017, 10:05:33 AM
2hrs before kick off and they still haven’t sold out their huge 23,500 home tickets.
They must have around 12k season ticket holders which leaves around 10 or 11k tickets to be sold for their biggest game of the season, yet they can’t manage it.
And they claim, “This City is Blue” don’t they? :)

And you could probably name at least a dozen pubs that will be full of them watching the match.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 29, 2017, 10:10:11 AM
This is marvellous. Your typical Nose on SHA...  ;D


Quote

Villa

Absolutely disgusting aren't they.

Go and try to have a conversation with a villa fan that includes complimenting a blues player. It won't happen, its beyond their ability.

Go and try to have a conversation that talks about the successful clubs of England and see if they can refrain from mentioning themselves or talking about their history.

Go and try and take the piss out of them for their misfortune and see if they have a laugh about it, see if they self deprecate. It won't happen, it's beyond their ability.

They are a pathetic football club who were relevant when Queen Victoria had an itchy fanny, since then they've finished 6th a couple of times and won a cup from a scuffed shin. Nice one, well done, but glory doesn't wash off the arrogance, the lack of self awareness, the completely disgusting attitude that these cretins have.

You'll never seen me call villa fans inbred, because that's base and we're better than that. A villa fan is more than 12 fingered simpleton like some fans suggest.

A villa fan is the sort of bloke who's wife has an affair, it's the sort of bloke who does buy to let and rips off the innocents, a villa fan is someone who complains about the temperature in a restaurant, he's the sort of bloke who parks over two spaces to protect his Audi. A villa fan cheats at golf. A villa fan watched his wife get fecked by a bull.

A villa fan is a fanny. Someone who can't handle a proper life. Someone who can't handle a bit of character.

Thank feck we're better than that eh. Thank feck we're above that.

Our team is shit at football but I wouldn't swap them for the world. Neither the memories or the future. None of it.

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

EVERYBODY SHIT ON THE VILLA

BECAUSE THEY'RE A LOAD OF SHITE

Blues

There is one solitary accurate comment snuck in there -'Our team is shit at football.'

I like his name: 'Blues'.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: TheMalandro on October 29, 2017, 10:11:16 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.

What about your sister, is she looking after the kids today?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 29, 2017, 10:11:34 AM
A Villa fan cheats at golf. Superb
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on October 29, 2017, 10:15:58 AM
HA's uncles, your nephew's a tw-t!!
I'm surprised you called yourself happy abode and not happy clapper!
It's embarrassing that your club doesn't trust it's own support to create an atmosphere on derby day!
sotc!
UTV, VTID
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: curlytailavfc on October 29, 2017, 10:18:14 AM
50% of the thick nose nobs will an hour early for the game
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on October 29, 2017, 10:18:42 AM
A Villa fan cheats at golf. Superb


It's no doubt based on the assumption that Villa-supporting golfers don't hold their clubs at "the knobbly end"; and drive golf buggies with "them strange-shaped (i.e. round) wheels".  ;)
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 10:19:29 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.
They're probably having a lie in. It's not Christmas day for them.
The black sheep of the family have been as quiet as church mice, since Friday. The silence is deafening.

I woke up feeling fresh and looking forward to the day ahead. Hand on heart, how many of you lot can say the same?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2017, 10:21:05 AM
He's spent over 3 and a half hours logged on to a Villa forum. Lived up to pretty much every stereotype. And proved this correct.

They live and breathe Aston Villa as much as we do, because without us every single one of them knows they're nothing. We are everything to them.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 29, 2017, 10:22:56 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.
They're probably having a lie in. It's not Christmas day for them.
The black sheep of the family have been as quiet as church mice, since Friday. The silence is deafening.

I woke up feeling fresh and looking forward to the day ahead. Hand on heart, how many of you lot can say the same?

That fact that you've taken the trouble to log onto a Villa forum says all you need to know. The obsession is still strong and it's hilarious.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Gregorys Boy on October 29, 2017, 10:24:01 AM
1-2 win for the Villa.  Snodgrass and Chester to score.  That will do me.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: OzVilla on October 29, 2017, 10:28:12 AM
My head says a dull 1-1 same as last year. They'll raise their game as always and that'll mean Bruce will go in to his shell.

My heart says please lets bury these tinpot wankers today.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on October 29, 2017, 10:29:23 AM
0-6 the villa and the kip roof to fall down
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Happy Abode on October 29, 2017, 10:31:37 AM
He's spent over 3 and a half hours logged onto a Villa forum. Lived up to pretty much every stereotype. And proved this correct.

They live and breathe Aston Villa as much as we do, because without us every single one of them knows they're nothing. We are everything to them.

Straight on the defensive, that's O.K.  You don't have to answer the question, it's fine. 
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 29, 2017, 10:32:17 AM
He's spent over 3 and a half hours logged onto a Villa forum. Lived up to pretty much every stereotype. And proved this correct.

They live and breathe Aston Villa as much as we do, because without us every single one of them knows they're nothing. We are everything to them.

Straight on the defensive, that's O.K.  You don't have to answer the question, it's fine. 

Post no 11 on a Villa Forum. Obsessed.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: OzVilla on October 29, 2017, 10:32:40 AM
0-6 the villa and the kip roof to fall down

A better scenario is 0-3 Villa with the 3rd in the 89th minute. The Sty dwellers invade the pitch causing the Ref to take off the players and abandoned the match. Villa awarded the game and Blose given a 10 point deduction.

And the kop roof falls down.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Clampy on October 29, 2017, 10:33:15 AM
He's spent over 3 and a half hours logged onto a Villa forum. Lived up to pretty much every stereotype. And proved this correct.

They live and breathe Aston Villa as much as we do, because without us every single one of them knows they're nothing. We are everything to them.

Straight on the defensive, that's O.K.  You don't have to answer the question, it's fine. 

He's right though. You hate us more than you love yourselves. That fact that you're on here proves it really. You're just too dim too see it.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2017, 10:34:23 AM
I'm fairly indifferent, Albion is the big derby for a lot of us. And that kills you.

It's not defensive pointing out that you are obsessed with Villa and have been logged on here for 3 hours and 50 mins, it's factual.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: frank black on October 29, 2017, 10:39:23 AM
Hopefully we get a win and I’m not bothered whether it’s  in style etc... just a win please.

Then Happy Commode will be a little less happy.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: malckennedy on October 29, 2017, 10:40:47 AM
I have a confession. I think I'm the Villa fan that nose was talking about that cheats at golf. Sorry everyone. I don't actually play golf but did have a game of pitch and putt in Cornwall a couple of months ago. I lost 4 balls during the proceedings but only went back to pay for 3 of them as the 4th was at the last hole and, frankly, I couldn't be arsed to go back in.

Sorry if I've brought Villa fans into disrepute. I did leave a decent tip at the cafe afterwards.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on October 29, 2017, 10:53:00 AM
I have a confession. I think I'm the Villa fan that nose was talking about that cheats at golf. Sorry everyone. I don't actually play golf but did have a game of pitch and putt in Cornwall a couple of months ago. I lost 4 balls during the proceedings but only went back to pay for 3 of them as the 4th was at the last hole and, frankly, I couldn't be arsed to go back in.

Sorry if I've brought Villa fans into disrepute. I did leave a decent tip at the cafe afterwards.

Don't beat yourself up Malc. In the spirit of sharing and solidarity I should probably own up to handling my ball during pitch and putt at the Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton in 1989. It was in a bit of a tuft and I was worried about it ricocheting off into the car park and denting a Nissan, but nonetheless my brother didn't spot me doing it and it was blatant cheating.

So you're not alone. Maybe that Nose has hit the nail on the head after all. Maybe they know us better than we think. The shame.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: clash city rocker on October 29, 2017, 10:53:36 AM
Just hope Bruce approaches this game with a positive attitude. If he gets us to retreat into our she'll at anytime then we can write the game off.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: thick_mike on October 29, 2017, 11:00:32 AM
Albion is the big derby for me (coming from Smethwick).

I took my mate (Albion fan) to a Blues vs Albion game in the 90s as he was in a wheelchair after a knee operation. Both sets of fans were singing about how they hated villa more than the other throughout the game. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: villabear on October 29, 2017, 11:01:58 AM
Pic via twitter. Apparently the happy clappers their handing out are claret and blue!


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Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 29, 2017, 11:02:55 AM
Teams is as expected.

Jedinak on the bench.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 29, 2017, 11:05:10 AM

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For your viewing pleasure... 🤣

Haha. Thank you.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: thick_mike on October 29, 2017, 11:05:43 AM
Pic via twitter. Apparently the happy clappers their handing out are claret and blue!


(http://thumb.ibb.co/dHygd6/IMG_2098.jpg) (http://ibb.co/dHygd6)


Maybe they are half and half clappers?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: boutrosboutrosgnarly on October 29, 2017, 11:09:00 AM
He's spent over 3 and a half hours logged onto a Villa forum. Lived up to pretty much every stereotype. And proved this correct.

They live and breathe Aston Villa as much as we do, because without us every single one of them knows they're nothing. We are everything to them.

Straight on the defensive, that's O.K.  You don't have to answer the question, it's fine.
You'd better hurry up pal with the traffic from Solihull to the shitdump you may miss kick off.Or are you going to be dragging your sovereign ring clad neanderthal knuckles around Touchwoood with your fellow bollock chain wearing cretins
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: The Edge on October 29, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.
They're probably having a lie in. It's not Christmas day for them.
The black sheep of the family have been as quiet as church mice, since Friday. The silence is deafening.

I woke up feeling fresh and looking forward to the day ahead. Hand on heart, how many of you lot can say the same?
The obsession is strong with this one.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Stu on October 29, 2017, 11:15:21 AM
He's spent over 3 and a half hours logged onto a Villa forum. Lived up to pretty much every stereotype. And proved this correct.

They live and breathe Aston Villa as much as we do, because without us every single one of them knows they're nothing. We are everything to them.

Straight on the defensive, that's O.K.  You don't have to answer the question, it's fine.
You'd better hurry up pal with the traffic from Solihull to the shitdump you may miss kick off.Or are you going to be dragging your sovereign ring clad neanderthal knuckles around Touchwoood with your fellow bollock chain wearing cretins

I bet there's loads of them giving it large in the Mason's right now. God forbid they go to a match 6 miles down the road. They don't change.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: aj2k77 on October 29, 2017, 11:18:06 AM
Awake at 5.30am, to try to contact Villa fans, by whatever means possible, you really couldn't make it up. Borderline maniacal, shame their love for their club isn't as strong as they might be able to get a decent crowd from time to time.

They're only there to see the Villa again.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on October 29, 2017, 11:20:49 AM
There's a new dictionary definition of 'obsesssion' - "Joining another club's forum and posting at 5.30am".
I came on here because my cousins and uncles on the dark side won't answer their phones. I know they must be worried, when I don't hear a dickie bird from them.
They're probably having a lie in. It's not Christmas day for them.
The black sheep of the family have been as quiet as church mice, since Friday. The silence is deafening.

I woke up feeling fresh and looking forward to the day ahead. Hand on heart, how many of you lot can say the same?

It's a bit difficult to look forward to a game against Birmingham. I feel ok, but by kick off, I'll feel a bit nervous, slightly more than other games. Here's why;

The sheer hatred from their fans, the thought of the horrific aggressive gloating if they win, the searching for the smallest of reasons to suggest they're better, the awful things their fans write about us and our club...I could go on and on. I find it all depressing and ridiculous. And to top it off, in a place where I enjoy interacting with fellow Villa fans, a Birmingham fan has decided to register and post. I'd never do such a thing on a Birmingham fan site.

The mind boggles.

Enjoy your day Happy Abode. You've ruined mine, temporarily.

Now on to the match. I hope we win of course.
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: somec on October 29, 2017, 11:31:00 AM
This is marvellous. Your typical Nose on SHA...  ;D


Quote

Villa

Absolutely disgusting aren't they.

Go and try to have a conversation with a villa fan that includes complimenting a blues player. It won't happen, its beyond their ability.

Go and try to have a conversation that talks about the successful clubs of England and see if they can refrain from mentioning themselves or talking about their history.

Go and try and take the piss out of them for their misfortune and see if they have a laugh about it, see if they self deprecate. It won't happen, it's beyond their ability.

They are a pathetic football club who were relevant when Queen Victoria had an itchy fanny, since then they've finished 6th a couple of times and won a cup from a scuffed shin. Nice one, well done, but glory doesn't wash off the arrogance, the lack of self awareness, the completely disgusting attitude that these cretins have.

You'll never seen me call villa fans inbred, because that's base and we're better than that. A villa fan is more than 12 fingered simpleton like some fans suggest.

A villa fan is the sort of bloke who's wife has an affair, it's the sort of bloke who does buy to let and rips off the innocents, a villa fan is someone who complains about the temperature in a restaurant, he's the sort of bloke who parks over two spaces to protect his Audi. A villa fan cheats at golf. A villa fan watched his wife get fecked by a bull.

A villa fan is a fanny. Someone who can't handle a proper life. Someone who can't handle a bit of character.

Thank feck we're better than that eh. Thank feck we're above that.

Our team is shit at football but I wouldn't swap them for the world. Neither the memories or the future. None of it.

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

SHIT ON THE VILLA

SHIT ON THE VILLA TONIGHT

EVERYBODY SHIT ON THE VILLA

BECAUSE THEY'RE A LOAD OF SHITE

Blues

They really haven't got a clue have they?
Title: Re: Birmingham City vs Aston Villa pre match thread
Post by: aj2k77 on October 29, 2017, 11:33:24 AM
I wonder how many lines have been scribbled by noses about the Villa over the years?
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