Post by: Ads on October 10, 2018, 08:37:51 PM
Boro away on 1st December has been moved to half 5.
Albion away now 7th December, Friday night at 8pm!
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 10, 2018, 08:50:08 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 10, 2018, 08:52:24 PM
Albion away on a Friday night could be tasty.
It won't be.
Post by: Ads on October 10, 2018, 08:53:07 PM
Post by: London Villan on October 10, 2018, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: Ads on October 10, 2018, 09:09:18 PM
Post by: BC Villain on October 10, 2018, 09:21:23 PM
Albion away now 7th December, Friday night at 8pm!
I bet that's made the coppers day...
Post by: Nev on October 10, 2018, 10:08:24 PM
I'll be winding the Baggies up about it from now 'till the match.
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 11, 2018, 01:09:30 AM
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 11, 2018, 05:50:36 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2018, 08:10:12 AM
Noses game moved to 25th November for a 12:00 kick off. Shock horror.
Boro away on 1st December has been moved to half 5.
Albion away now 7th December, Friday night at 8pm!
Wasn't the Blues games always scheduled for that date and time ?
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 11, 2018, 08:29:51 AM
What I don't get about it is WMP have limited both teams to 2100 away tickets this season, yet they've allowed us to play each other on a Friday night?
For the hundredth time - they don't decide the ticket allocation.
Post by: Villa Lew on October 11, 2018, 12:51:07 PM
6 of our next 8 on TV. When do the tv dates run to?Up to the 8th Dec, we've got Leeds at home on the 22nd, so that is almost a certainty to be another live game.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2018, 12:54:16 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2018, 01:12:55 PM
6 of our next 8 on TV. When do the tv dates run to?Up to the 8th Dec, we've got Leeds at home on the 22nd, so that is almost a certainty to be another live game.
I could do with that one being moved to the Friday
Post by: AV82EC on October 11, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
6 of our next 8 on TV. When do the tv dates run to?Up to the 8th Dec, we've got Leeds at home on the 22nd, so that is almost a certainty to be another live game.
I could do with that one being moved to the Friday
Nooooo, Saturday 5.30 please.
Post by: Ads on October 11, 2018, 08:59:41 PM
What I don't get about it is WMP have limited both teams to 2100 away tickets this season, yet they've allowed us to play each other on a Friday night?
For the hundredth time - they don't decide the ticket allocation.
They have an influence though.
Normal allocation = X amount of officers that you're paying for.
It's utterly pathetic of the SAG and all three Birmingham clubs ought to give their heads a wobble.
Post by: Steve67 on October 11, 2018, 09:13:22 PM
Post by: nuninho on October 11, 2018, 09:18:39 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 12, 2018, 12:03:06 AM
Is it proper "on telly", or one man and his non HD camera?
Sky so yes that wierd lower tier Witton camera angle for the SHA game.
Anyone know why it seems to rotate from that angle (Preston) to the traditional on the roof angle for other games?
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 12, 2018, 12:27:44 AM
Post by: Drummond on October 12, 2018, 01:22:49 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2018, 01:30:34 PM
The Red Button games have no director or editor on hand do they? It's just a single feed job, even though there are other cameras there that can be edited and used for highlights later.
A camera operator with a steady hand would help. Coverage of the Bristol City game was like watching football whist shaking your head from side to side
Post by: Drummond on October 12, 2018, 01:33:41 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 13, 2018, 11:27:15 AM
Post by: spartacuss on October 13, 2018, 12:21:54 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2018, 12:23:20 PM
Post by: spartacuss on October 13, 2018, 12:42:47 PM
I thought Murdoch didn't own Sky any more?'When the devil farts, the sulphur's a long time dispersing!'
Post by: rob_bridge on October 13, 2018, 12:46:38 PM
Post by: Damo70 on October 13, 2018, 12:52:30 PM
The Red Button games have no director or editor on hand do they? It's just a single feed job, even though there are other cameras there that can be edited and used for highlights later.
A camera operator with a steady hand would help. Coverage of the Bristol City game was like watching football whist shaking your head from side to side
I have spent most of the last eight years watching Villa whilst shaking my head from side to side.
Post by: PeterWithe on October 13, 2018, 12:59:04 PM
Anybody else use 'Now T.V.' to access the games? Despite paying for a Sky day pass, I couldn't access the Bristol City game because there isn't a 'red button' facility on the 'Now' remote! Is there another (legit) way of accessing the games (not home matches - !8 years s. ticket holder!) via 'Now', without selling my whole soul to SkyMurdoch?
In short, no. I paid for a subscription for the Bristol game, they gave me my money back.
Post by: spartacuss on October 13, 2018, 04:28:23 PM
Post by: andyaston on October 18, 2018, 04:08:31 PM
Blast from the past - I recall playing Albion on a Friday night in December 87 just before Christmas. Anyone of the elder statesman know why this was moved at the time? Fairly entertaining 0.0 if I recall. I think BFR was managing them in his 2nd spell.Maybe because it would be easier to police on a Friday than on the last Saturday before Christmas. Or because Russ Abott was due to appear in panto at the Hippodrome, they had some strange reasons in the late 80s.
Post by: Villatillidie25 on October 18, 2018, 06:49:26 PM
I thought Murdoch didn't own Sky any more?
And never has
Post by: Villa Lew on November 01, 2018, 10:29:20 AM
The Premier league live games go up to the end of January and they were announced sometime ago.
Post by: QuintonVilla on November 01, 2018, 11:36:09 AM
Can't see Sky putting Stoke home or Preston away on. Swansea away on Boxing Day is a possibility, although Sheff Utd v Derby will be on I reckon.
Post by: john e on November 01, 2018, 12:11:57 PM
apparently they were a regular annual fixture before that,
anyone on here ever went to a Christmas day game at VP ?
Post by: rougegorge on November 01, 2018, 12:12:31 PM
We're into November now and the Championship clubs are still waiting to hear what games will be on live tv over Christmas and New Year. It's a poor show from the TV companies, does it not occur to them that fans need to make plans for that period.
The Premier league live games go up to the end of January and they were announced sometime ago.
They will announce the TV games for December 15th to January 12th next Friday (Nov 9th). They only have to give EFL teams 5 weeks notice.
https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/tv-games/
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2018, 12:39:29 PM
Post by: olaftab on November 01, 2018, 12:44:09 PM
1965 was the last time a match was played on Christmas day, i was only 3 so its even before my timeI have read about the time when teams used to play each other home and away around Christmas time. That really stoked my fire but has not happened in my supporting lifetime😕
apparently they were a regular annual fixture before that,
anyone on here ever went to a Christmas day game at VP ?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 01, 2018, 01:22:38 PM
Blast from the past - I recall playing Albion on a Friday night in December 87 just before Christmas. Anyone of the elder statesman know why this was moved at the time? Fairly entertaining 0.0 if I recall. I think BFR was managing them in his 2nd spell.Maybe because it would be easier to police on a Friday than on the last Saturday before Christmas. Or because Russ Abott was due to appear in panto at the Hippodrome, they had some strange reasons in the late 80s.
A 0-0 draw and a rubbish game. I’m sure Don Goodman missed a sitter though. Moved to Friday because in them days that Saturday in December was normally bad for attendances so they wanted more there.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 01, 2018, 01:26:29 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 01, 2018, 02:02:18 PM
Score 0-0
Competition League Division Two
Venue Villa Park
Attendance 24,437
View Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion head to head
0Aston Villa
0West Bromwich Albion
Starting lineup:
GoalkeeperNigel Spink
Defender/Centre backMartin Keown
Central defenderSteve Sims
Defender/MidfielderKevin Gage
Left backBernard Gallacher
MidfielderWarren Aspinall
MidfielderPaul Birch
Midfielder/Left backStuart Gray
ForwardGarry Thompson
ForwardMark Walters
Forward/MidfielderMark Lillis
Starting lineup:
Substitutions:
Alan McInally for Warren Aspinall
Substitutions:
Post by: Clampy on November 01, 2018, 02:36:15 PM
Post by: SO Villa on November 01, 2018, 06:44:41 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on November 01, 2018, 08:05:36 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 01, 2018, 11:02:39 PM
Post by: bones. on November 01, 2018, 11:18:32 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on November 03, 2018, 02:55:41 PM
Is that when Morley was playing for Albion ? I remember him at Villa Park wearing floodlit stripes and thinking he isn't very good anymore.
Yes
Post by: Risso on November 03, 2018, 03:22:45 PM
Talking about Xmas fixtures, the most bunched up ones I can remember were in SGT's first season - 26th and 28th Dec, then bizarrely, 1st and 2nd Jan.
I loved having two games in two days. Sod the winter break, they should bring that back. Sort the men from the boys! :)
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on November 03, 2018, 05:21:00 PM
Hopefully they move the New Year's Day. Football has no place on Hangover Day.Apart from the 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge 1990
Top ,top awayday,massive following,massive hangover.
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 03, 2018, 06:35:23 PM
I think it’s time we stopped moving games for Toronto Villa.😡
My favourite thread. A thread all about doing things for MEEEEEE*
*said in an annoying high pitched voice
Post by: Damo70 on November 03, 2018, 07:05:59 PM
Is that when Morley was playing for Albion ? I remember him at Villa Park wearing floodlit stripes and thinking he isn't very good anymore.
I think both Tony Morley and Andy Gray played for Smethwick in both of the Villa/Albion games that season.
Post by: wittonwarrior on November 03, 2018, 07:17:46 PM
Post by: rougegorge on November 03, 2018, 07:43:49 PM
on a up to date note where are we up to with TV games. Can Stoke or Leeds still be moved (pre Christmas homes in December)
#37
They will announce the TV games for December 15th to January 12th next Friday (Nov 9th). They only have to give EFL teams 5 weeks notice.
https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/tv-games/
Post by: wittonwarrior on November 03, 2018, 08:44:11 PM
on a up to date note where are we up to with TV games. Can Stoke or Leeds still be moved (pre Christmas homes in December)
#37
They will announce the TV games for December 15th to January 12th next Friday (Nov 9th). They only have to give EFL teams 5 weeks notice.
https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/tv-games/
just hope no Monday night games
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 03, 2018, 09:00:21 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on November 06, 2018, 12:07:24 AM
Christmas in Birmingham without a game, don't go there.
Post by: QuintonVilla on November 06, 2018, 10:10:13 AM
Leeds will be moved I would’ve thought.100%
On that weekend on Sky Wolves v Liverpool is Friday night so that's out. Arsenal v Burnley 12:30 Sat so that's out.
Currently there's no Sky game at 5:30 on the Saturday or 1:30 on the Sunday. So we will be either of those against Leeds. Hopefully the Saturday.
Post by: SoccerHQ on November 06, 2018, 08:46:14 PM
Post by: Gary Penrice on November 06, 2018, 09:00:28 PM
Come on the Jackal.
Post by: Ads on November 06, 2018, 09:36:46 PM
Post by: eamonn on November 06, 2018, 09:42:21 PM
Post by: HoratioHornblower on November 08, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
Post by: London Villan on November 08, 2018, 04:45:09 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on November 08, 2018, 04:57:48 PM
Leeds home game now moved to the Sunday, 1.30pm k.o.
How crap.
Post by: Richard on November 08, 2018, 06:08:45 PM
Is that a bit of ITK. Fingers crossed stoke wont move.
Stoke not moved
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 08, 2018, 06:19:10 PM
Post by: Ads on November 08, 2018, 06:23:16 PM
Post by: cheltenhamlion on November 08, 2018, 06:29:03 PM
Post by: CJ on November 08, 2018, 06:58:49 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on November 08, 2018, 07:07:28 PM
Post by: olaftab on November 08, 2018, 07:16:35 PM
7 out of 9 of Deano's first games in charge are live (were live on the box).Well I guess Dean knew that this club is a bit different from Brentford.
Post by: Pete3206 on November 08, 2018, 09:04:15 PM
Leeds home game now moved to the Sunday, 1.30pm k.o.
Shite
Post by: TonyD on November 12, 2018, 08:04:33 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on November 12, 2018, 08:06:44 PM
Is the home Forest game the main Sky match or red button only ?
Red Button
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-championship-football-on-tv.html
Post by: TonyD on November 12, 2018, 08:15:21 PM
Post by: Brassneck on November 12, 2018, 08:36:59 PM
Moving games for red button seems to be taking it one step too far.
Post by: Ad@m on November 12, 2018, 10:13:47 PM
Forest possibly moved because we have Blues on the Sunday?
Moving games for red button seems to be taking it one step too far.
Aren't the red button games the ones they haven't moved?
Post by: Brassneck on November 12, 2018, 10:51:34 PM
Forest possibly moved because we have Blues on the Sunday?
Moving games for red button seems to be taking it one step too far.
Aren't the red button games the ones they haven't moved?
Yes. Somehow I thought Tony D was asking why the game had been moved.
Just ignore me.
Post by: Des Little on December 12, 2018, 12:38:38 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2018, 12:56:36 PM
When can we expect to learn about the January schedule? Or have I had my head in the clouds and missed it?
Currently up to 12 Jan
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-championship-football-on-tv.html
Post by: HoratioHornblower on December 12, 2018, 02:06:17 PM
Post by: andyh on December 12, 2018, 02:30:25 PM
The Swansea cup game....apparently we have rejected the cash and time change to keep the game at 3 pm on Saturday.
Well done Villa.
Post by: eamonn on December 12, 2018, 02:36:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2018, 03:02:00 PM
Games NOT moved for TV.
The Swansea cup game....apparently we have rejected the cash and time change to keep the game at 3 pm on Saturday.
Well done Villa.
Interesting, fair play if so. Gotta link?
Post by: Dave P on December 12, 2018, 03:56:47 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2018, 04:12:34 PM
Post by: andyh on December 12, 2018, 04:32:00 PM
Only in here.Games NOT moved for TV.
The Swansea cup game....apparently we have rejected the cash and time change to keep the game at 3 pm on Saturday.
Well done Villa.
Interesting, fair play if so. Gotta link?
https://www.myoldmansaid.com/aston-villa-resist-tv-offer-and-date-change-for-fa-cup-tie/
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2018, 04:37:02 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 12, 2018, 09:05:25 PM
Post by: lwa03tjw on December 13, 2018, 02:56:31 PM
TV selection dates 2018/19 (Illustrative but subject to a five-week minimum notice commitment)
Remainder of August Selections for 11 August to 25 August by 28 June
Selections for 1 September to 29 September by 27 July
Selections for 3 October to 10 November by 24 August
Selections for 17 November to 8 December by 12 October
Selections for 15 December to 12 January by 9 November
Selections for 19 January to 2 February by 14 December
Selections for 9 February to 2 March by 4 January
Selections for 9 March to 30 March by 1 February
Selections for 6 April and 10 April by 1 March
Selections for 13 April by 8 March
Selections for 19 April to 22 April by 15 March
Selections for 27 April by 5 April
All from here: https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/tv-games/ (https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/tv-games/)
Post by: Villa Lew on December 14, 2018, 11:08:10 AM
Post by: Ads on December 14, 2018, 11:43:05 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2018, 04:23:03 PM
Post by: leylandalbion on December 14, 2018, 04:51:41 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on December 14, 2018, 07:37:02 PM
Shef utd at home moved to friday 8th Feb, away at brentford moved back to 13th feb
I’m not a fan of Friday night games
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 14, 2018, 07:42:13 PM
Shef utd at home moved to friday 8th Feb, away at brentford moved back to 13th feb
I’m not a fan of Friday night games
I don't think amyone that goes to games is. It's on a par with Saturday evening.
Cracking in front of the telly with a chinese, though.
Post by: Clampy on December 15, 2018, 10:03:55 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 15, 2018, 03:31:07 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on December 15, 2018, 08:42:50 PM
It's a pain in the arse. There's only three grounds in this league I haven't been to and we have two of them midweek.
Yep. It's worse than droids. Fockin R Soles.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 19, 2018, 03:17:11 PM
Ipswich (h), scheduled for 26th January, will move if either team makes Round Four. They're away to Accrington Stanley in Round Three so would be expected to progress.
West Brom (h), scheduled for 16th February, will move if either team makes Round Five. They host Wigan in Round Three.
Middlesbrough (h), scheduled for 16th March, will move if either team makes the Quarter-Finals.
Sheffield Wednesday (a), scheduled for 6th April, will move if either tean makes the Semi-Finals.
Note that potential replays are unlikely to cause rearrangements as Villa have free midweeks on the dates set aside for Third/Fourth Round Replays, while there will be no replays from Round Five onwards.
Post by: Ad@m on December 19, 2018, 03:35:29 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 19, 2018, 06:33:20 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 19, 2018, 07:58:02 PM
Post by: XXVilla on December 19, 2018, 08:09:23 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 19, 2018, 08:23:10 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 20, 2018, 01:38:45 PM
Not for telly, but there are some potential fixture changes which may come about as a result of cup involvement. Thought I would list them as I am bored at work, and it might help someone if they like to make advance plans to attend games.You're taking about a team managed by Paul Lambert, my money's on an easy win for Accrington Stanley.
Ipswich (h), scheduled for 26th January, will move if either team makes Round Four. They're away to Accrington Stanley in Round Three so would be expected to progress.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 20, 2018, 02:26:21 PM
Yes, a cup elimination at the hands of Accrington Stanley is the most Lambert thing ever.
Post by: wittonwarrior on December 27, 2018, 06:44:44 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 27, 2018, 11:56:53 PM
I'd forgotten he was there, tbh.
Yes, a cup elimination at the hands of Accrington Stanley is the most Lambert thing ever.
Don’t forget the FA Cup is an unwelcome distraction when you’re trying to finish 4th bottom.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 28, 2018, 08:51:27 AM
So potentially three less VP Saturday league games after Xmas. A bit shit.
If we're still in the cup it'll be alright!
Post by: Villa Lew on January 04, 2019, 10:52:23 AM
Post by: Dave P on January 04, 2019, 10:57:18 AM
Sky have announced live games up to 4th March, no Villa games named, so the Albion game on 16 Feb will be a Sat 3 pm ko, a bit of a surprise.
Really shocked at that. Very welcome, but shocked.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 04, 2019, 11:07:28 AM
Post by: Steve67 on January 04, 2019, 11:48:29 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 04, 2019, 11:54:12 AM
Post by: AV82EC on January 04, 2019, 12:20:49 PM
Post by: footyskillz on January 04, 2019, 12:35:16 PM
Other clubs rarely get 'main event' billing unless playing top clubs.
But you expect the 'big matches' to be on
It's actually pretty disgraceful
The red button midweek does mean teams get shown but it's really baisc effort with one camera angle , no replays and one commentating.
I have a good mind to complain to sky and they should in current digital age have far more in game coverage during midweek
Again the demand isn't there /some smaller fan base club don't want it
I think the top 6 and challengers should be priority and the bottom ones come business end which is often is case
However the choice of matches both premier and championship sometimes leave a lot to be desired.
Matches that are most interesting like man city Liverpool due to equal balance
I expect if Villa progress we ll inevitable shown more in play off push.
I can see Sheff wed getting a bit of coverage under Bruce .
Post by: footyskillz on January 04, 2019, 12:38:40 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on January 04, 2019, 12:41:10 PM
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 04, 2019, 12:44:26 PM
It's also the 5th round of the cup that weekend, so the Albion game might still end been moved.Yeah, will end up being a Tuesday or Wednesday night as I can see one or both of us being in the 5th round.
Post by: Ad@m on January 04, 2019, 01:29:55 PM
It's also the 5th round of the cup that weekend, so the Albion game might still end been moved.Yeah, will end up being a Tuesday or Wednesday night as I can see one or both of us being in the 5th round.
Well that's put the muckers on tomorrow!
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 04, 2019, 08:39:06 PM
Post by: Ads on January 04, 2019, 10:45:19 PM
Post by: London Villan on January 23, 2019, 08:28:04 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 23, 2019, 08:28:49 PM
Is the albion game confirmed for the saturday at 3pm?
You might get an answer on Saturday. If not 10 days later.
Post by: Des Little on January 23, 2019, 08:43:44 PM
Post by: Dave P on January 23, 2019, 08:45:26 PM
Is it dependant on FA Cup games? If so, what are the possible outcomes?
If Albion progress to round 5, then the game against them will move.
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on January 23, 2019, 09:16:27 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on January 23, 2019, 10:09:40 PM
Even if we do play on the original date, I doubt it will be 3pm KO. There’s no Sky game announced for the 5.30 slot so I reckon it will get moved to that slot, if they get knocked out of the cup.
No, Sky have named the live games up to the 4th March, they can't add anymore now. So, if Albion get knocked out of the cup, the match goes ahead at 3pm on the Saturday, unless the police say otherwise.
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 23, 2019, 10:13:44 PM
Even if we do play on the original date, I doubt it will be 3pm KO. There’s no Sky game announced for the 5.30 slot so I reckon it will get moved to that slot, if they get knocked out of the cup.
No, Sky have named the live games up to the 4th March, they can't add anymore now. So, if Albion get knocked out of the cup, the match goes ahead at 3pm on the Saturday, unless the police say otherwise.
The police aren't bothered about us playing them at three but wouldn't want it on a Friday night.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 23, 2019, 10:29:04 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 23, 2019, 10:34:36 PM
Nor 5.30 on a Saturday bearing in mind what happened the last time it kicked off at that time.
Different circumstances. For a start they wouldn't have so many there.
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 23, 2019, 11:40:15 PM
Even if we do play on the original date, I doubt it will be 3pm KO. There’s no Sky game announced for the 5.30 slot so I reckon it will get moved to that slot, if they get knocked out of the cup.
No, Sky have named the live games up to the 4th March, they can't add anymore now. So, if Albion get knocked out of the cup, the match goes ahead at 3pm on the Saturday, unless the police say otherwise.
The police aren't bothered about us playing them at three but wouldn't want it on a Friday night.
Even though we played them on a Friday night just two months ago? Or are you saying Dave that's the exact reason WMP don't want it to take place (can't remember reading if it kicked off or not).
I have a feeling this will be midweek as Brighton tend to be one of those premier league sides who put reserve teams out in the cup for some reason so think they'll get replay at least against scratch Brighton team.
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2019, 07:31:07 AM
Even if we do play on the original date, I doubt it will be 3pm KO. There’s no Sky game announced for the 5.30 slot so I reckon it will get moved to that slot, if they get knocked out of the cup.
No, Sky have named the live games up to the 4th March, they can't add anymore now. So, if Albion get knocked out of the cup, the match goes ahead at 3pm on the Saturday, unless the police say otherwise.
The police aren't bothered about us playing them at three but wouldn't want it on a Friday night.
Even though we played them on a Friday night just two months ago? Or are you saying Dave that's the exact reason WMP don't want it to take place (can't remember reading if it kicked off or not).
I have a feeling this will be midweek as Brighton tend to be one of those premier league sides who put reserve teams out in the cup for some reason so think they'll get replay at least against scratch Brighton team.
They're fine with us playing there because the supporter flow is mainly us one way and them the other but on a Friday night we'd be coming from all over which could cause a problem. Apparently.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on January 24, 2019, 05:20:43 PM
Post by: Dazvillain on February 01, 2019, 04:04:23 PM
10th v Blues away Ko 12pm
13th v Forest away ko 7:45
Post by: QuintonVilla on February 04, 2019, 09:51:56 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on February 04, 2019, 10:06:41 AM
2 games in March on tv;
10th v Blues away Ko 12pm
13th v Forest away ko 7:45
The Forest game might just be a Red Button job
Post by: Pete3206 on February 04, 2019, 11:12:26 AM
2 games in March on tv;
10th v Blues away Ko 12pm
13th v Forest away ko 7:45
The Forest game might just be a Red Button job
It's on their list of live games
Post by: adrenachrome on February 04, 2019, 01:09:49 PM
2 games in March on tv;
10th v Blues away Ko 12pm
13th v Forest away ko 7:45
The Forest game might just be a Red Button job
It's on their list of live games
Yep.
Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky/competitions/championship)
Post by: Drummond on February 28, 2019, 12:12:35 PM
Post by: Duncan Shaw on February 28, 2019, 12:22:59 PM
Post by: darren woolley on February 28, 2019, 02:11:06 PM
Good, we can sneak up under the radar!!
Can't see why not.
Post by: Steve67 on February 28, 2019, 07:33:18 PM
No games moved in the next tranche just released. As you'd expect, Norwich, Leeds, Sheff Utd and everyone else in the Top 6 have games on TV.
As we have said before, a crap, mid-table second tier side and we still get over 35,000 for crap, mid table games. They are lucky to have us. Sky inevitably lose interest in us despite higher viewing figures. I hope our owners don't lose interest and see the value in getting us to the Premier Division next season.
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 01, 2019, 12:36:41 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2019, 12:42:41 AM
Post by: Clampy on March 01, 2019, 07:35:42 AM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 01, 2019, 12:32:30 PM
I wonder if it will be a red button job as its being played on a weekday?
I'm pretty sure it will be as it's a bank holiday game and likes of Preston and QPR over xmas were available on the button.
Just couldn't remember if it was a straight Saturday fixture list or all games were played on the Friday as I remember a few years back we play Reading at VP on the Saturday instead of Good Friday.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 01, 2019, 07:24:21 PM
Post by: frank on March 08, 2019, 09:25:28 PM
Sat 13 April: Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday - Sky Bet Championship (5.30pm).
Sun 14 April: Wigan Athletic v Norwich City - Sky Bet Championship (12.00pm).
So this means we play Bristol City at 3pm on the Saturday. Or does anyone know anything different?
Post by: exigo on March 08, 2019, 09:30:42 PM
As far as I can see, the only TV games on the weekend of April 13th/14th are:
Sat 13 April: Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday - Sky Bet Championship (5.30pm).
Sun 14 April: Wigan Athletic v Norwich City - Sky Bet Championship (12.00pm).
So this means we play Bristol City at 3pm on the Saturday. Or does anyone know anything different?
Looks right. The game is now on sale on the website, at 3pm.
Post by: Dave P on March 13, 2019, 11:02:14 AM
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 13, 2019, 11:17:08 AM
Easter games announced. We ain't on.
Hopefully they'll regret that......hopefully we can carry on under the radar!
Post by: Confusious says on March 13, 2019, 01:30:30 PM
j2 games in March on tv;
10th v Blues away Ko 12pm
13th v Forest away ko 7:45
The Forest game might just be a Red Button job
It's on their list of live games
Yep.
Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky/competitions/championship)
Just looked on Sky ready to record & according to the selection we are not on !!! Is it an error on the menu?
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 13, 2019, 01:35:22 PM
Post by: Confusious says on March 13, 2019, 03:47:39 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 13, 2019, 04:12:45 PM
Ah well, it'll be worth it.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 13, 2019, 06:30:21 PM
Wankers. I bought a fucking day pass for Sunday, there was no sign of our game on the Now listing for the week pass. And until moments ago, I'd no idea there was a thing called Sky Action.I almost did the same, but then saw an eBay seller selling a week pass cheaper than a standard day pass (with instant delivery by eBay messenger). Looks like I got lucky with this one!
Ah well, it'll be worth it.
Post by: Brassneck on March 13, 2019, 06:52:10 PM
Post by: Richie on March 13, 2019, 06:57:34 PM
Post by: Brassneck on March 13, 2019, 06:59:41 PM
Brassneck - if you’ve got the sky sports package, the sky sports action channel will be part of it (it’s on channel 407 and I’ve got it on my sky). Better than watching on the red button as it’s in HD with replays etc
I've got the Championship package which is basically just channel 403. I'm going to upgrade just in case. Cheers anyway Richie.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2019, 07:11:58 PM
I'm pretty sure.
Post by: Brassneck on March 13, 2019, 07:31:19 PM
Post by: Des Little on March 28, 2019, 02:41:38 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 28, 2019, 05:34:33 PM
Looks like April 5th for that announcement.
Post by: Risso on March 28, 2019, 05:39:47 PM
When will we know about the possibility of Leeds away getting shifted? There's a night out resting on it.
Same here. Mate has sorted tickets for the match in the corporate bit, but hotel needs to be booked, think I'll wait for that then. If you're out in Leeds and fancy celebrating the win and our play off spot confirmation, give us a shout!
Post by: Des Little on March 28, 2019, 06:31:05 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 28, 2019, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 28, 2019, 09:00:26 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on March 28, 2019, 11:01:14 PM
There is no way Leeds Villa won't be on telly. More chance of someone buying the rights to the Scottish Premiership and not showing the green and blue Bigotfest.
I agree.
On a more positive note, Leeds v Norwich was magnificent entertainment.
Post by: Damo70 on March 29, 2019, 12:22:51 PM
There is no way Leeds Villa won't be on telly. More chance of someone buying the rights to the Scottish Premiership and not showing the green and blue Bigotfest.
I agree.
On a more positive note, Leeds v Norwich was magnificent entertainment.
Leeds and Norwich have both provided plenty of entertainment and goals this season. As have we.
Post by: Des Little on April 05, 2019, 09:53:12 AM
Post by: olaftab on April 05, 2019, 11:39:22 AM
Apparently, as it was a match I missed, Villa Leeds was described by many as a top game a credit to the championship.There is no way Leeds Villa won't be on telly. More chance of someone buying the rights to the Scottish Premiership and not showing the green and blue Bigotfest.
I agree.
On a more positive note, Leeds v Norwich was magnificent entertainment.
Leeds and Norwich have both provided plenty of entertainment and goals this season. As have we.
Post by: Axl Rose on April 05, 2019, 12:21:55 PM
Apparently, as it was a match I missed, Villa Leeds was described by many as a top game a credit to the championship.There is no way Leeds Villa won't be on telly. More chance of someone buying the rights to the Scottish Premiership and not showing the green and blue Bigotfest.
I agree.
On a more positive note, Leeds v Norwich was magnificent entertainment.
Leeds and Norwich have both provided plenty of entertainment and goals this season. As have we.
It was also fucking depressing. I drowned my sorrows that night and had a 7am flight the next morning. Nightmare.
Post by: HoratioHornblower on April 05, 2019, 02:04:13 PM
Post by: Jane on April 05, 2019, 02:15:35 PM
Leeds moved to Sunday 12 oclock
Well that's shit.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2019, 02:51:06 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 05, 2019, 07:38:20 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 05, 2019, 07:43:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2019, 07:45:01 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 05, 2019, 07:53:11 PM
Post by: andyh on April 05, 2019, 08:22:05 PM
Sheff U v Ipswich at 5.15 and Norwich v Blackburn at 7.30 on the Saturday.Not that I care but that a fucking shit journey for Rovers fans. They’ll get home in time for work on Monday.
Post by: footyskillz on April 16, 2019, 09:40:10 AM
I like to see the first half before I need to go.
Aware that I don't think i can record second half.
And Good luck , safe journey and enjoy the match day for those travelling over bank holiday to matches.
The Aston villa Millwall on Monday is listed for 1pm as a red button affair but wondering Bolton away on Good Friday will also be shown .
(I notice the Rotherham game actually had some replays and red button coverage has slightly improved from the basic one camera angle. Though commentary was lost and that the replays didn't initially occur but they coverage became more extensive as match went on maybe 20 mins or so in ?)
Post by: Towser on April 16, 2019, 10:09:14 AM
Hi can anyone say if Villa away at Bolton will be available on sky sports red button?No
I like to see the first half before I need to go.
Aware that I don't think i can record second half.
And Good luck , safe journey and enjoy the match day for those travelling over bank holiday to matches.
The Aston villa Millwall on Monday is listed for 1pm as a red button affair but wondering Bolton away on Good Friday will also be shown .
(I notice the Rotherham game actually had some replays and red button coverage has slightly improved from the basic one camera angle. Though commentary was lost and that the replays didn't initially occur but they coverage became more extensive as match went on maybe 20 mins or so in ?)
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Post by: footyskillz on April 16, 2019, 12:02:32 PM
Thanks.Hi can anyone say if Villa away at Bolton will be available on sky sports red button?No
I like to see the first half before I need to go.
Aware that I don't think i can record second half.
And Good luck , safe journey and enjoy the match day for those travelling over bank holiday to matches.
The Aston villa Millwall on Monday is listed for 1pm as a red button affair but wondering Bolton away on Good Friday will also be shown .
(I notice the Rotherham game actually had some replays and red button coverage has slightly improved from the basic one camera angle. Though commentary was lost and that the replays didn't initially occur but they coverage became more extensive as match went on maybe 20 mins or so in ?)
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I guess the sky operating staff want a bank holiday off and/ or to celebrate what JC did on Good Friday by attending services . Yeah I get that be difficult for sky to show games at a recognized sacred time and certainly understand as its hard to compete with Jesus Christ and the 3pm kick of and what he did for those who follow the wonderful christian faith !*
hallelujah!
*All faiths and spiritual following are just as apt for the individual ! And also humanist and non faith believers in JC are respected on Good Friday and everday too by me and all !
Peace be with you.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 16, 2019, 12:26:41 PM
Quote
The council will again meet today to discuss whether the game against Aston Villa will go ahead as police and paramedics are yet to be paid
Post by: KRS on April 16, 2019, 12:34:26 PM
Post by: footyskillz on April 16, 2019, 05:21:47 PM
From a Bolton pageQuoteThe council will again meet today to discuss whether the game against Aston Villa will go ahead as police and paramedics are yet to be paid
It's difficult getting staff on bank Friday anyway ! And now this . Though I think in the emergency services they will show up otherwise I guess it's no game ?! Which at this level would seem unreal but shows the awful situation Bolton are in off field as much as on.
Have to credit when they went to QPR end of march and won especially after there beating week before and as mentioned major off field problems. However I fear they don't have much left and that was there greatest rise of glory after falling and I don't think we'll see much rise again
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 16, 2019, 05:50:55 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 16, 2019, 05:58:21 PM
From a Bolton pageQuoteThe council will again meet today to discuss whether the game against Aston Villa will go ahead as police and paramedics are yet to be paid
The EFL have said the owners have the cash to see out the season, which has riled their supporters as, if correct, it means they're choosing not to pay people.
Post by: Dazvillain on July 03, 2019, 07:58:49 AM
They are on club fixtures website but I’ve not seen any comms regarding it.
So, our 2 on amazon prime in December are ;
4th, away to Chelsea 7:45pm ko
26th, home to Norwich 3pm ko
Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2019, 08:14:46 AM
I’d heard about amazon prime showing Xmas games this year live as part of a package but have just noticed our 2 chosen as listed on a link from an AVFC tweet.
They are on club fixtures website but I’ve not seen any comms regarding it.
So, our 2 on amazon prime in December are ;
4th, away to Chelsea 7:45pm ko
26th, home to Norwich 3pm ko
Amazon are showing all the games those days
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-premier-league-football-on-tv.html
Post by: Gareth on July 03, 2019, 08:20:04 AM
Post by: junxs on July 03, 2019, 09:10:08 PM
Post by: andyh on July 05, 2019, 10:04:50 AM
We have been moved.
Three of our fixtures have been selected for Sky Sports coverage and as a result have been moved. 📅
Villa v Everton - Friday 23rd August - 8pm KO
Villa v West Ham - Monday 16th September - 8pm KO
Arsenal v Villa - Sunday 22nd September - 4:30pm KO
Post by: Dazvillain on July 05, 2019, 10:06:32 AM
Home to Everton now Friday 23 Aug 8pm
Home to west ham now Monday sept 16 8pm
Post by: Exeter 77 on July 05, 2019, 10:07:56 AM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2019/07/05/fixture-changes-three-games-moved
Post by: Dazvillain on July 05, 2019, 10:13:17 AM
Fucking hell.....I forgot about shitty Friday night games on sky.
We have been moved.
Three of our fixtures have been selected for Sky Sports coverage and as a result have been moved. 📅
Villa v Everton - Friday 23rd August - 8pm KO
Villa v West Ham - Monday 16th September - 8pm KO
Arsenal v Villa - Sunday 22nd September - 4:30pm KO
The arsenal game isn’t on tv . It’s moved because they are playing europa league the preceding Thursday
Post by: Dazvillain on July 05, 2019, 10:15:08 AM
Post by: danno on July 05, 2019, 10:18:14 AM
Are there any other networks that have packages to likely move games as well as sky and amazon this year ?
BT
Post by: Dazvillain on July 05, 2019, 10:39:10 AM
Do we know when their selections are made by ?Are there any other networks that have packages to likely move games as well as sky and amazon this year ?
BT
Post by: Border villan on July 05, 2019, 10:39:45 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on July 05, 2019, 10:50:31 AM
As will happen to ManU away (30 Nov) and - assuming they qualify for the group stage - Wolves away (9 Nov)Fucking hell.....I forgot about shitty Friday night games on sky.
We have been moved.
Three of our fixtures have been selected for Sky Sports coverage and as a result have been moved. 📅
Villa v Everton - Friday 23rd August - 8pm KO
Villa v West Ham - Monday 16th September - 8pm KO
Arsenal v Villa - Sunday 22nd September - 4:30pm KO
The arsenal game isn’t on tv . It’s moved because they are playing europa league the preceding Thursday
Post by: The Moose on July 05, 2019, 11:10:57 AM
Post by: simon ward 50 on July 05, 2019, 11:17:43 AM
Fucking hell.....I forgot about shitty Friday night games on sky.
We have been moved.
Three of our fixtures have been selected for Sky Sports coverage and as a result have been moved. 📅
Villa v Everton - Friday 23rd August - 8pm KO
Villa v West Ham - Monday 16th September - 8pm KO
Arsenal v Villa - Sunday 22nd September - 4:30pm KO
Great was going to target the West Ham home match!
Post by: Dazvillain on July 05, 2019, 11:28:18 AM
Only 3pm sat home games will be Aug 17 v Bournemouth and Sept 28 v Burnley
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2019, 11:48:51 AM
Post by: hipkiss92 on July 05, 2019, 12:01:42 PM
Fucking hell.....I forgot about shitty Friday night games on sky.
We have been moved.
Three of our fixtures have been selected for Sky Sports coverage and as a result have been moved. 📅
Villa v Everton - Friday 23rd August - 8pm KO
Villa v West Ham - Monday 16th September - 8pm KO
Arsenal v Villa - Sunday 22nd September - 4:30pm KO
Great was going to target the West Ham home match!
I land back at Heathrow from Argentina at 7am on Saturday 24th August, so now no longer able to get to the Everton game!
Post by: Villa Lew on July 05, 2019, 12:20:19 PM
Bugger the Everton game now clashes with Bears vs Pears 😕Does that give you a dilemma CD?
Post by: joe_c on July 05, 2019, 12:23:41 PM
Post by: Dave P on July 05, 2019, 12:33:38 PM
Post by: CJ on July 05, 2019, 12:42:16 PM
Is the Spurs game on BT or Sky? Seen conflicting reports.
Sky - scroll down to the 'big opening weekend' bit on their fixtures live on Sky (https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11756495/premier-league-fixtures-live-on-sky-sports-must-watch-big-six-head-to-heads-in-august-and-september) page
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2019, 12:43:55 PM
Bugger the Everton game now clashes with Bears vs Pears 😕Does that give you a dilemma CD?
Nah I'll be at the Villa game.
Post by: Dave P on July 05, 2019, 01:16:11 PM
Is the Spurs game on BT or Sky? Seen conflicting reports.
Sky - scroll down to the 'big opening weekend' bit on their fixtures live on Sky (https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11756495/premier-league-fixtures-live-on-sky-sports-must-watch-big-six-head-to-heads-in-august-and-september) page
Thank you. And that is good as more pubs have sky to show games.
Post by: Damo70 on July 05, 2019, 01:20:05 PM
Bugger the Everton game now clashes with Bears vs Pears 😕
Bears Vs Pears sounds like something from Harry Hill's TV Burp. Fight!
Post by: pooligan on July 05, 2019, 01:45:40 PM
Post by: exigo on July 05, 2019, 02:04:56 PM
I was hoping being back in the Prem would mean us playing more often of a Saturday 3pm Yet already they have moved the Spurs,Everton ,Arsenal and West Ham games .Getting back to Liverpool after all those games is almost impossible .No difference to being in the Championship for long distance fans like myself
Same for me living in London. And I'm hearing from a mate in the know that there won't be a football special train just after 5pm, so it's already looking more difficult to get back to New Street and beyond next season.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 05, 2019, 02:21:08 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 05, 2019, 02:24:20 PM
I was hoping being back in the Prem would mean us playing more often of a Saturday 3pm Yet already they have moved the Spurs,Everton ,Arsenal and West Ham games .Getting back to Liverpool after all those games is almost impossible .No difference to being in the Championship for long distance fans like myself
You should support your local team. Bloody gloryhunter.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on July 05, 2019, 02:25:41 PM
The Everton game being moved to the Friday night is great news for me. Well done TV companies.
It isn't for me. I am in London all week and the wife is due out on a hen do that night.
Post by: joe_c on July 05, 2019, 02:56:49 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 05, 2019, 03:03:38 PM
The Everton game being moved to the Friday night is great news for me. Well done TV companies.
It isn't for me. I am in London all week and the wife is due out on a hen do that night.
This isn't about you it's about me. My situation trumps yours.
Post by: ironmaidenmania on July 05, 2019, 04:20:00 PM
Bugger the Everton game now clashes with Bears vs Pears 😕
My thoughts exactly. Bought ticket for £15 early bird for the cricket. Didn't think they'd move a game to Friday! Football wins but this is why I hate the premier league!
Post by: murfee on July 05, 2019, 04:29:12 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on July 05, 2019, 04:34:25 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2019, 05:11:46 PM
Package A - won by BT 32 matches on Saturdays at 12:30
Package B - won by Sky Sports 32 matches on Saturdays at 17:30
Package C - won by Sky Sports 24 matches on Sundays at 14:00 and eight matches on Saturdays at 19:45
Package D - won by Sky Sports 32 matches on Sundays at 16:30
Package E - won by Sky Sports 24 matches on Mondays at 20:00 or Fridays at 19:30/20:00 and eight matches on Sundays at 14:00
Package F - won by Amazon 10 matches from one Bank Holiday and all 10 from the Boxing Day fixture programme
Package G - won by BT 20 matches from two midweek fixture programmes
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2019, 05:12:15 PM
Post by: pooligan on July 05, 2019, 05:33:49 PM
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on July 05, 2019, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: FailsworthVillan on July 05, 2019, 08:29:35 PM
If i started to support my local team Mr Woodhall i would be coming down to Villa Park to support Everton .No way ,i would rather give up watching football !Me too Pooligan. Living in Manchester the alternatives are unthinkable.
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 05, 2019, 09:04:08 PM
Don't mind an evening game, our most exciting home matches in championship tended to be night games.
Post by: Pat McMahon on July 05, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on July 05, 2019, 10:47:40 PM
Post by: Bad English on July 06, 2019, 07:06:27 AM
Delighted about Everton as I'll be on holiday.I'm not. It's a good job the flight I'm on is due to land at 15:20 on the Friday. Grr!
Post by: LowerNorthStand on July 06, 2019, 07:59:16 AM
I was hoping being back in the Prem would mean us playing more often of a Saturday 3pm Yet already they have moved the Spurs,Everton ,Arsenal and West Ham games .Getting back to Liverpool after all those games is almost impossible .No difference to being in the Championship for long distance fans like myself
Same for me living in London. And I'm hearing from a mate in the know that there won't be a football special train just after 5pm, so it's already looking more difficult to get back to New Street and beyond next season.
I hope your wrong about that.
Post by: LowerNorthStand on July 06, 2019, 08:01:27 AM
Strikes me as some excellent marketing - people miss tv games on 4th & then buy amazon prime as Xmas gifts to be used in Boxing Day
And Amazon Primers like me are even more tempted to keep the service.
Post by: exigo on July 06, 2019, 09:44:58 AM
Me too mate. Got a few friends who work for the rail companies, and they're saying it ain't happening.Same for me living in London. And I'm hearing from a mate in the know that there won't be a football special train just after 5pm, so it's already looking more difficult to get back to New Street and beyond next season.I hope your wrong about that.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 06, 2019, 09:46:05 AM
Oh, and fucking renationalise. Tory c***s.
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 09, 2019, 10:02:14 PM
That's a bit shit if true. Wonder if someone at the club could raise this and if it would make any difference if they did.
Oh, and fucking renationalise. Tory c***s.
I'll repeat what we've always been told - the train companies are totally uninterested in helping us when it comes to Villa games.
Post by: UK Redsox on July 10, 2019, 09:07:08 AM
At the baseball in London, announcements were made to remind people that trains would not be held just because the game was running long.
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 10, 2019, 09:18:33 AM
That's a bit shit if true. Wonder if someone at the club could raise this and if it would make any difference if they did.
Oh, and fucking renationalise. Tory c***s.
I'll repeat what we've always been told - the train companies are totally uninterested in helping us when it comes to Villa games.
It’s not about disinterest, it’s about having the trains/staff to do it. It may make a difference if the club wanted to help fund it.
Extra trains will still be done on a game by game basis, whilst also running the normal timetabled service.
I’m not sure where the above is coming from re: not doing it at all, but that’s not true as far as I know.
Post by: Nev on July 10, 2019, 10:12:33 AM
That's a bit shit if true. Wonder if someone at the club could raise this and if it would make any difference if they did.
Oh, and fucking renationalise. Tory c***s.
I'll repeat what we've always been told - the train companies are totally uninterested in helping us when it comes to Villa games.
It’s not about disinterest, it’s about having the trains/staff to do it. It may make a difference if the club wanted to help fund it.
Extra trains will still be done on a game by game basis, whilst also running the normal timetabled service.
I’m not sure where the above is coming from re: not doing it at all, but that’s not true as far as I know.
I don't see why the club should help fund it, I'm sure the local bus and taxi drivers would have something to say about that. The train companies show little or no interest because anything other than providing the most basic service required would involve investment that eats into profits and share dividends. Anyone who uses local rail services will tell you that.
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 10, 2019, 10:28:23 AM
That's a bit shit if true. Wonder if someone at the club could raise this and if it would make any difference if they did.
Oh, and fucking renationalise. Tory c***s.
I'll repeat what we've always been told - the train companies are totally uninterested in helping us when it comes to Villa games.
It’s not about disinterest, it’s about having the trains/staff to do it. It may make a difference if the club wanted to help fund it.
Extra trains will still be done on a game by game basis, whilst also running the normal timetabled service.
I’m not sure where the above is coming from re: not doing it at all, but that’s not true as far as I know.
I don't see why the club should help fund it, I'm sure the local bus and taxi drivers would have something to say about that. The train companies show little or no interest because anything other than providing the most basic service required would involve investment that eats into profits and share dividends. Anyone who uses local rail services will tell you that.
Because we’re the club’s “customers” too and they’re more than aware of the restrictions on rail companies. But then as you quite rightly say, there are profits for the club to consider too.
I use local rail services. The company serving Witton and Aston are pumping in a billion pound over the course of the franchise. There are new trains being built, which will make all trains on that line (Cross City) 6 carriages. Running a “basic” 10 minute service on a line running through New Street is pretty miraculous.
Do you not think by the club and the rail company working together would help? Not just football but other events too. The current situation is organiser of event says it’s happening, train company says they can’t add capacity to cope with additional 30,000 people, event organiser says that’s your problem.
The local bus companies didn’t mind the club putting on special buses.
Post by: Nev on July 10, 2019, 11:08:18 AM
The only reason I can see that the train companies don't or won't do this is the inability to provide the sufficient rolling stock and staff.
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 10, 2019, 11:15:21 AM
Don't think I've ever caught a train after a Tuesday/Wednesday fixture but can only imagine how bad it is if you just miss the 9.40pm one and then half to wait for the next after 10pm so at least another one next season.
Post by: AV82EC on July 10, 2019, 11:56:49 AM
I'll believe all those investment promises when I see the stock on the lines, but we're getting away from the subject here. I'm not sure what the involvement is or has ever been between the club and public transport bar communicating on the actual dates of games. When I used to travel on the bus to Villa Park it appeared that the bus companies knew there was a match on and acted accordingly, laying on extra buses, extra buses means extra income and the service is provided.
The only reason I can see that the train companies don't or won't do this is the inability to provide the sufficient rolling stock and staff.
The train company has a finite amount of rolling stock as given to them by the DfT in their franchise. If they move some of it to provide extra services for a sports event that means a service elsewhere is going short or not being provided at all for which the train operator will be fined by the DfT. I’m sure they’d like to help but their franchise gives them minimal room for manoeuvre. I could go into a long rant here about current franchising and the useless DfT but will save for another time.
Back on topic, Fuck off Sky...
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2019, 12:02:28 PM
I think, anyway.
Post by: sid1964 on July 10, 2019, 12:32:34 PM
Post by: Ad@m on July 10, 2019, 12:41:16 PM
That's a bit shit if true. Wonder if someone at the club could raise this and if it would make any difference if they did.
Oh, and fucking renationalise. Tory c***s.
I'll repeat what we've always been told - the train companies are totally uninterested in helping us when it comes to Villa games.
Why should they be interested? Running a few special trains around our matches, at relatively short notice thanks to Sky, is probably a massive pain in the arse and very expensive.
Couple that with the fact that I bet the percentage of people on those trains who actually buy tickets for the journey is probably minimal I just don't see what's in it for the train companies.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2019, 12:56:35 PM
In any case, if you're worried about people not paying their fares, invest in more ticket inspectors.
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 10, 2019, 12:57:42 PM
We aren't talking about them providing extra services. We are discussing the removal of services which are already in place.
I think, anyway.
There’s no removal of service. That’s not happening. It’s about the likelihood of providing additional services all the time.
Post by: AV82EC on July 10, 2019, 01:05:18 PM
That sort of attitude is exactly the reason why private companies shouldn't run public services. If you can't be arsed unless there's a big profit in it, that's not running a good service.
In any case, if you're worried about people not paying their fares, invest in more ticket inspectors.
If the train operator was controlled by our own local politicians as it’s starting to become then you may get what you want. I’m sure Andy Street and the Labour City Council would be more interested in your opinion and your vote than some faceless bureaucrat in Whitehall if they realised running extra trains at Villa matches may garner them a few votes. Or god forbid your match ticket gave you free travel around WM on a match day.
On your point about the company not being arsed isn’t true though, I’m sure they would if their franchise allowed them, they don’t have the rolling stock to enable them to do it. Who decides on how much rolling stock they can have, the Government.
Post by: Ger Regan on July 10, 2019, 01:33:35 PM
That sort of attitude is exactly the reason why private companies shouldn't run public services. If you can't be arsed unless there's a big profit in it, that's not running a good service.This is an area I'm working in, albeit over in Ireland, which hasn't gone through the privatisation process that was done in the UK. Public Service Obligation contracts are in place for routes (bus and rail) that are needed by the public but aren't profitable so require subsidy. To give you an idea of the scale, all bus services in Dublin City are PSO services and most town / city services throughout the country are as well, as well as all rail services. There's always a clamour for such services to provide access to concerts and special events, but in a lot of cases this can't be facilitated as it would have a knock-on effect on the operator's abilities to do the actual PSO element of their job (to and from work, education etc), meaning that the event license can have a condition attached that says that they need to put on coaches etc. to get people to and from the event, particularly when it is not in the city centre. Rail is a particularly complex one to plan for, so can only imagine the impact that 19 events throughout the course of a year, which can change with a week or two's notice, would have and it's somewhat understandable that they can't guarantee anything in this case.
In any case, if you're worried about people not paying their fares, invest in more ticket inspectors.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2019, 03:09:34 PM
Post by: KRS on August 04, 2019, 03:04:27 PM
Post by: Damo70 on August 04, 2019, 03:29:08 PM
Have the live games been announced for both Sky Sports and BT Sport yet?
Yes, the SKY live games for the forseeable future are up on their website. I am just taking it month by month and writing all the live games down in my diary. I don't have BT Sport but I would guess their website also has all their live fixtures for the next couple of months.
Post by: danno on August 04, 2019, 03:37:02 PM
Have the live games been announced for both Sky Sports and BT Sport yet?
Yes, the SKY live games for the forseeable future are up on their website. I am just taking it month by month and writing all the live games down in my diary. I don't have BT Sport but I would guess their website also has all their live fixtures for the next couple of months.
http://sport.bt.com/live-on-bt-sport-01364117948039#?category=football&competition=Premier%20League%23FOOTLISTINGS
BT sport premier league games. I bookmark this and the sky page each season and check them every so often.
Post by: adrenachrome on August 04, 2019, 03:49:24 PM
Nice one, Damo.Have the live games been announced for both Sky Sports and BT Sport yet?
Yes, the SKY live games for the forseeable future are up on their website. I am just taking it month by month and writing all the live games down in my diary. I don't have BT Sport but I would guess their website also has all their live fixtures for the next couple of months.
http://sport.bt.com/live-on-bt-sport-01364117948039#?category=football&competition=Premier%20League%23FOOTLISTINGS
BT sport premier league games. I bookmark this and the sky page each season and check them every so often.
Post by: Ad@m on August 04, 2019, 04:29:13 PM
That sort of attitude is exactly the reason why private companies shouldn't run public services. If you can't be arsed unless there's a big profit in it, that's not running a good service.
In any case, if you're worried about people not paying their fares, invest in more ticket inspectors.
It would be worse if it was government/council run. Why should money be taken away from schools or care services just to get a few hundred/thousand football fans home a bit quicker after matches?
And rather than use more money that could go towards running the service you want to pay people to catch fare dodgers, why don't those people show a bit more personal integrity, then the train operators might actually see the benefit to everyone in running some extra services.
Post by: exigo on August 04, 2019, 04:43:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 04, 2019, 04:43:59 PM
As for your second point, I don't really disagree. People shouldn't be dodging fares. But as we don't live in such a world, then adding extra inspectors seems a commonsense policy.
Post by: Rudy65 on August 04, 2019, 04:51:58 PM
Have the live games been announced for both Sky Sports and BT Sport yet?
Yes, the SKY live games for the forseeable future are up on their website. I am just taking it month by month and writing all the live games down in my diary. I don't have BT Sport but I would guess their website also has all their live fixtures for the next couple of months.
You have a diary?
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 04, 2019, 05:11:49 PM
Tuesday: went the bookies
Wednesday: put some bets on
Thursday: popped into William Hills
Friday...
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 04, 2019, 05:16:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 04, 2019, 05:17:36 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2019, 05:19:49 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on August 04, 2019, 08:18:23 PM
- Sat 10 Aug - 5.30pm - Spurs [A]- Sky Sports
- Fri 23 Aug - 8pm - Everton [H] - Sky Sports
- Mon 16 Sep - 8pm - West Ham [H] - Sky Sports
- Sat 26 Oct - 12.30pm - Man City [A] - BT Sport 1
- Wed 4 Dec - 7.45pm - Chelsea [A] - Amazon Prime Video
- Thu 26 Dec - TBA - Norwich [H] - Amazon Prime Video
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 04, 2019, 09:18:45 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 05, 2019, 11:41:01 AM
Post by: rougegorge on August 07, 2019, 05:06:27 PM
Plus Arsenal and our biannual surrender against Man U moved to Sunday to give their reserves time to recover from playing in Europe. Wolves will also be moved to Sunday if they make Group Stage.Also looking ahead, if Man U reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League, the home match in April against them will be moved to the Sunday regardless, and if Arsenal reach the semi-finals, the home match in May against them will also be moved to the Sunday.
Post by: KRS on August 07, 2019, 05:18:25 PM
https://www.live-footballontv.com/aston-villa-on-tv.html
Post by: Bad English on August 07, 2019, 05:24:14 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on August 07, 2019, 06:13:34 PM
Arsenal is 4.30pm kick off but not on normal TV.
Bollockshitwank. I have to fly to the Middle East that night and a 2pm kick off would have just allowed me to make it. I have no chance with a 6.30pm finish.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 07, 2019, 06:51:47 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 07, 2019, 07:47:39 PM
and our biannual surrender against Man U
Not this year mate. We owe these fuckers for years of injustice and us being pathetic.
Neither teams are like our former selves. This time all them mancs twats will see a different Villa
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 07, 2019, 07:50:12 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 07, 2019, 07:53:00 PM
I hope you're right. 👌🏿I would love that really really love that.
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 08, 2019, 04:18:43 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 08, 2019, 12:22:24 PM
Post by: Dave P on August 29, 2019, 10:42:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2019, 11:17:20 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2019, 12:33:31 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 30, 2019, 12:38:25 PM
Edit: Didn't realise Savo Milosevic was Partizan Belgrade manager now.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 30, 2019, 01:50:14 PM
Man. United just been drawn with Astana of Kazhakstan....hopefully they schedule the away game for the Thursday before we play them in December!
They'll already be through by then, they'll just send their reserves over.
Post by: david wall on August 30, 2019, 03:41:59 PM
Folk on here talk about their hatred for the dog-shit or the Bitters but I absolutely loathe the red fuckers and cannot wait for the day we thump them - and I feel that day is coming soon
This 👏👏😀
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 19, 2019, 05:09:58 PM
Villa v Newcastle Monday 25 Nov 8 pm
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 19, 2019, 05:11:27 PM
This one's not on the box.
Post by: Ads on September 19, 2019, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 19, 2019, 05:18:32 PM
Post by: Ads on September 19, 2019, 05:35:38 PM
Post by: CT on September 19, 2019, 06:21:03 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 19, 2019, 06:37:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 19, 2019, 07:04:01 PM
Amazed the Liverpool and Man U games aren't on telly. Quite pleased in each case given the likely scoreline.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 19, 2019, 07:08:43 PM
It's the home game
Newcastle away will be moved, too. To a time when it's completely inaccessible for anyone planning to use public transport. Some things never change.
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 19, 2019, 08:37:46 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 19, 2019, 08:51:24 PM
I've no recollection of it but Kewell gave them an early lead and we equalised just on half-time with a Solano free-kick.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4047621.stm
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 19, 2019, 08:55:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 19, 2019, 08:58:46 PM
Post by: bjfoster on September 19, 2019, 09:39:33 PM
Amazed Liverpool game hasn't been moved, when was the last time we played them at VP at 3pm?
BT Sport have yet to pick their games yet. They’ll most probably pick it for the Saturday lunchtime slot.
Post by: Pete3206 on September 19, 2019, 09:56:58 PM
Man Utd v Villa Sunday 1 Dec 4.30 pm
This one's not on the box.
For fucks sake
Post by: exigo on September 19, 2019, 10:30:44 PM
Amazed Liverpool game hasn't been moved, when was the last time we played them at VP at 3pm?
BT Sport have yet to pick their games yet. They’ll most probably pick it for the Saturday lunchtime slot.
All TV games up to the first weekend of December have been announced – both Sky and BT.
Official Premier League linky (https://www.premierleague.com/news/1347993)
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 19, 2019, 10:54:59 PM
Amazed Liverpool game hasn't been moved, when was the last time we played them at VP at 3pm?
BT Sport have yet to pick their games yet. They’ll most probably pick it for the Saturday lunchtime slot.
There's a half 12 game listed for that Saturday so that's the BT pick.
Post by: amfy on September 20, 2019, 08:07:12 AM
Leave work half an hour early to get on the 16.59 arriving New St 19.05.
City centre hotel.
Stop over and be on the 6.15 to get back to Lancaster and stroll straight into work at 8.15am!
Easy!......& expensive ....& exhausting......& a trip to Birmingham that involves not catching up with any of my family or friends like I would have done if it had been Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Post by: QuintonVilla on October 08, 2019, 01:29:28 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on October 17, 2019, 05:07:38 PM
Watford @ Home also on SKY Tues 21/01/2020
Post by: spangley1812 on October 17, 2019, 05:13:50 PM
Post by: Luke8 on October 17, 2019, 05:15:54 PM
Burnley on New Years Day is now 12.30pm on BT Sport as well.
Post by: spangley1812 on October 17, 2019, 05:27:55 PM
The Watford game is not on TV, just kick off moved to 7.30pm.
Burnley on New Years Day is now 12.30pm on BT Sport as well.
Sorry my mistake...…......
Post by: Pete3206 on October 17, 2019, 05:45:04 PM
Burnley Away on New Years Day will be live on BT Sport with a 12.30pm ko
Good luck to the 'hair of the dog' brigade on that one.
Post by: Villa Lew on October 17, 2019, 05:59:44 PM
Leicester at home now Sunday 8th December on Sky, so will either be 2pm or 4:30pm kick off. Ipswich have announced it before either club, they tweeted that their game at Coventry has been moved back to the Saturday to avoid a clash with our game.
It's a 2pm kick off
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 17, 2019, 09:17:36 PM
Given some of our previous on Boxing day, was expecting Norwich at something like 11pm! Good that Southampton and Norwich games are at normal times, should be full houses for both.
What's with the weird 7.30 and 8.15pm times for midweek games? Don't see the point of messing with 7.45pm and 8pm which have been set in stone for decades.
Post by: olaftab on October 17, 2019, 11:07:34 PM
Chelsea v Aston Villa
New kick-off: Wednesday 4 December, 19:30
Original kick-off: Wednesday 4 December, 19:45
Reason for change: Selected for UK live TV broadcast on Amazon Prime Video
Aston Villa v Leicester City
New kick-off: Sunday 8 December, 14:00
Original kick-off: Saturday 7 December, 15:00
Reason for change: Selected for UK live TV broadcast on Sky Sports
Burnley v Aston Villa
New kick-off: Wednesday 1 January, 12:30
Original kick-off: Wednesday 1 January, 15:00
Reason for change: Selected for UK live TV broadcast on BT Sport
Aston Villa v Manchester City
New kick-off: Sunday 12 January 16:30
Original kick-off: Saturday 11 January, 15:00
Reason for change: Selected for UK live TV broadcast on Sky Sports
Aston Villa v Watford
New kick-off: Tuesday 21 January 19:30
Original kick-off: Tuesday 21 January, 19:45
Reason for change: Change to kick-off time
Post by: brentastonb6 on October 18, 2019, 12:16:39 AM
Post by: bjfoster on October 18, 2019, 06:03:46 AM
Can anyone please explain the Watford kick off time change ?
It looks like the TV companies are trying La Liga style staggering of matches.
For evening games you have games that start at 7.30 and 8.25 so armchair fans can watch the second half of the later game.
I’ve also just also read that BT sport are screening 9 games on New Year’s Day staggered across the day. Us being first at 12.30pm.
Shite.
Post by: darren woolley on October 18, 2019, 10:27:44 AM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 18, 2019, 02:22:02 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on October 18, 2019, 04:15:47 PM
I'm still amazed that our game against Liverpool is a 3:00 kick off and not moved for live coverage.
Well the Sky live games are Wolves and Newcastle, so perhaps it was always going to be unlikely they were going to show us 3 weeks in a row, plus the fact BT are showing the City game, which would mean,if they showed the match, they would be showing us 2 weeks in a row, which again would be unlikely for BT.
Post by: dorsetvillian on October 18, 2019, 05:09:32 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 18, 2019, 05:17:03 PM
Christ that's an early start for us down South on New Year's Day to make a 12.30 kick off at Burnley.I would set off now mate.
Post by: brentastonb6 on October 18, 2019, 11:47:04 PM
Thanks for the update 👍Can anyone please explain the Watford kick off time change ?
It looks like the TV companies are trying La Liga style staggering of matches.
For evening games you have games that start at 7.30 and 8.25 so armchair fans can watch the second half of the later game.
I’ve also just also read that BT sport are screening 9 games on New Year’s Day staggered across the day. Us being first at 12.30pm.
Shite.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 19, 2019, 08:47:19 AM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 21, 2019, 10:41:49 AM
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on December 21, 2019, 10:52:58 AM
Modern day football stinks -it's all about £££££££££££££
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 21, 2019, 10:55:46 AM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 21, 2019, 11:59:58 AM
They have 5 fixtures on each weekend. None kicking off at 3pm.
Post by: TheTimVilla on January 22, 2020, 03:45:57 PM
Post by: Sdwbvf on January 22, 2020, 04:04:54 PM
Post by: Clampy on January 22, 2020, 07:15:11 PM
Friday for March fixtures then 21st February for March fixtures
But what about the March fixtures?
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 22, 2020, 09:23:47 PM
Post by: Bad English on January 22, 2020, 10:32:36 PM
I am planning to go with SWMBO and our plane back to France is on the Sunday afternoon.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 22, 2020, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: Sdwbvf on January 22, 2020, 10:52:24 PM
Friday for March fixtures then 21st February for March fixtures
21st Feb is of course April.
I hadn't realised that the Carabao Cup Final (it was definitely easier to spell milk!) Was that weekend. I'm planning to go to the Sheffield Utd game and I very much doubt that I will get a ticket for Wembley if we get through. So that's one of my two planned games gone for the rest of the season as I can't make a weekday match. Just the Palace game for sky to bugger up now!
Post by: Bad English on January 22, 2020, 10:58:57 PM
It'll be moved if they make the semis of the FA Cup and/or the quarters of the Europa League.Fat chance of that the useless red twats! 👀
You've got me worried now. :-(
Post by: eamonn on January 22, 2020, 11:56:13 PM
Is the Manyoo fixture likely to be moved from the Saturday?
I am planning to go with SWMBO and our plane back to France is on the Sunday afternoon.
I hope you won't have to "beat the traffic".
Post by: spangley1812 on January 24, 2020, 03:10:05 PM
and Chelski home game is now still on Sat 14/03/2020 but a 5.30pm ko
Post by: Dr Butler on January 24, 2020, 03:24:28 PM
SKY have moved the Leicester away game to Mon 09/03/2020 @ 8.00pm
and Chelski home game is now still on Sat 14/03/2020 but a 5.30pm ko
yeah just seen that...cheers SKY ya bastards....as I now cannot make either game :(
UTV
a unhappy Doc
Post by: eamonn on January 24, 2020, 08:46:03 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 24, 2020, 11:11:59 PM
Post by: Dave P on January 25, 2020, 05:40:47 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 25, 2020, 07:10:48 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 26, 2020, 12:03:02 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 29, 2020, 12:41:32 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on February 06, 2020, 12:04:53 PM
Sheffield United now moved to midweek sometime in March I assume.
Pravda fixture list still shows the game on Feb 29th ::)
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 06, 2020, 12:15:15 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on February 06, 2020, 12:54:06 PM
Newcastle away will be moved to a midweek game unless West Brom knock them out of the cup.
Shit. I wanted to go to Newcastle but wouldn’t be able to make a midweek game up there.
Still, there’s a reasonable chance the Bitters knock them out.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 06, 2020, 01:02:39 PM
Sheffield United now moved to midweek sometime in March I assume.
Pravda fixture list still shows the game on Feb 29th ::)
And Klopp has the temerity to moan about 'The Mighty Reds YNWA''s hectic schedule.
Post by: Risso on February 06, 2020, 02:49:33 PM
Sheffield United now moved to midweek sometime in March I assume.
Just had an email from the club, they say they don't know the new date yet, and may not know until after the League Cup final.
Post by: Ads on February 06, 2020, 03:59:03 PM
Newcastle away will be moved to a midweek game unless West Brom knock them out of the cup.
Com on yow Bitters!
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 06, 2020, 08:14:10 PM
Sheffield United now moved to midweek sometime in March I assume.
Just had an email from the club, they say they don't know the new date yet, and may not know until after the League Cup final.
Would likely be in April given there an International break at end of March.
That said in the unlikey event Sheffield United lose to Reading in FA cup and Newcastle win their tie, both teams wouldn't have a game on 21st March so you never know...some smart thinking and their might be a game that weekend.
Post by: Sdwbvf on February 06, 2020, 08:40:46 PM
Post by: Gerrin on February 07, 2020, 11:00:00 AM
Newcastle away will be moved to a midweek game unless West Brom knock them out of the cup.
Why? The next round of FA Cup ties are mid-week. West Brom play Newcastle on 03/03, which is a Tuesday.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 07, 2020, 11:26:21 AM
Newcastle away will be moved to a midweek game unless West Brom knock them out of the cup.
Why? The next round of FA Cup ties are mid-week. West Brom play Newcastle on 03/03, which is a Tuesday.
FA cup quarter finals are on 21st of March so if Newcastle win our game gets postponed.
Post by: UK Redsox on February 08, 2020, 01:03:44 PM
I'm hoping that it'll be moved because Manuel Gottsching is performing at the Barbican in London that night.
Post by: rougegorge on February 21, 2020, 02:05:40 PM
Post by: frank on February 21, 2020, 02:48:26 PM
I thought it was today when the TV matches for April would be annnounced but I can't find anything yet?I've been looking too. The Sky website says today
Post by: spangley1812 on February 21, 2020, 05:37:40 PM
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
Palace Home now Mon 27/04 @ 20:00pm
Post by: Dazvillain on February 21, 2020, 05:47:06 PM
Liverpool Away now Sun 12/04 @ 16:30pm
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
Palace Home now Mon 27/04 @ 20:00pm
So Wolves and poss Arsenal now the only sat 3pm kick offs left
Post by: Lsvilla on February 21, 2020, 05:50:39 PM
Liverpool Away now Sun 12/04 @ 16:30pm
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
Palace Home now Mon 27/04 @ 20:00pm
So Wolves and poss Arsenal now the only sat 3pm kick offs left
Liverpool Away now Sun 12/04 @ 16:30pmManU is Sunday at 4.30 I think not Saturday at 5.30.
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
Palace Home now Mon 27/04 @ 20:00pm
Post by: maidstonevillain on February 21, 2020, 06:00:45 PM
Home v Wolves on 4 Apr must be a likely candidate to be moved for TV
I'm hoping that it'll be moved because Manuel Gottsching is performing at the Barbican in London that night.
Moved to 12.30
Post by: charleeco7 on February 21, 2020, 06:03:44 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on February 21, 2020, 06:04:46 PM
Liverpool Away now Sun 12/04 @ 16:30pm
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
Palace Home now Mon 27/04 @ 20:00pm
So Wolves and poss Arsenal now the only sat 3pm kick offs leftLiverpool Away now Sun 12/04 @ 16:30pmManU is Sunday at 4.30 I think not Saturday at 5.30.
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
Palace Home now Mon 27/04 @ 20:00pm
Me bad yes you are right......…...
Post by: Dazvillain on February 21, 2020, 06:09:33 PM
Is that for other tv or just police advisory ?Home v Wolves on 4 Apr must be a likely candidate to be moved for TV
I'm hoping that it'll be moved because Manuel Gottsching is performing at the Barbican in London that night.
Moved to 12.30
Post by: Ad@m on February 21, 2020, 06:15:51 PM
Tossers.
Post by: spangley1812 on February 21, 2020, 06:20:42 PM
Is that for other tv or just police advisory ?Home v Wolves on 4 Apr must be a likely candidate to be moved for TV
I'm hoping that it'll be moved because Manuel Gottsching is performing at the Barbican in London that night.
Moved to 12.30
On BT Sport
Post by: Ads on February 21, 2020, 06:22:41 PM
Liverpool away: 12th April at 16:30
Man United at home: 19th April at 16:30
Crystal Palace at home: 27th April at 20:00
The entirety of April, LIVE, on Sky Sports Villa.
Post by: Pete3206 on February 21, 2020, 06:56:28 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 21, 2020, 07:01:45 PM
Post by: CT on February 21, 2020, 07:08:42 PM
I like Monday night games, the atmosphere is usually electric and we will need that for the palace game
Totally agree on the atmosphere, they're just such a ball ache for me to get to!!
Post by: Ads on February 21, 2020, 08:07:29 PM
I like Monday night games, the atmosphere is usually electric and we will need that for the palace game
Totally agree on the atmosphere, they're just such a ball ache for me to get to!!
I also agree. We have a reputation as well for it, as listening to 5Live in their football shows in the week there's always talk about us in the context of how good an atmosphere Villa Park is and under lights in particular.
It's to the point where the only other club I hear spoken of in such terms is Liverpool with the nauseating Anfield in Europe routine.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 21, 2020, 08:08:21 PM
Wolves at home: 4th April at 12:30
Liverpool away: 12th April at 16:30
Man United at home: 19th April at 16:30
Crystal Palace at home: 27th April at 20:00
The entirety of April, LIVE, on Sky Sports Villa.
Thanks for the summation. I will be able to watch all these games on Sky, but that's terrible. I'd really wanted to be able to attend one or two of these games on Saturday at 3pm but now I cannot/will not attend the games as they will now be played. Of course though, it's the likes of me that makes this possible, so I can't complain. I suppose.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 21, 2020, 08:11:25 PM
That’s all really shit. Arsenal is now the only home Saturday 3pm kick off.
There is a very very small chance the Sheffield United game could yet be played on a weekend.
Needs Sheffield United to lose at Reading in the cup, Newcastle to beat WBA in the cup and Man. United to beat Derby and then Sat 21st March is available for both.
Think they're holding off from announcing a new date for that until that tiny possibility can't happen.
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 21, 2020, 08:14:29 PM
Villa Park under the lights seems to be one situation we're certain to play well in this season so the more we get the better I think in the run in.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 21, 2020, 08:21:56 PM
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
Post by: leylandalbion on February 21, 2020, 09:01:25 PM
I really dont get the negativity. We are not in the bottom 3, we havent been for more than a week, yet we are likely to be relegated before the last game of the season. Get positive people
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on February 21, 2020, 09:06:26 PM
Agreed. We need 4 wins out of 12 to stay up. If we can't do that then we deserve relegation.I really dont get the negativity. We are not in the bottom 3, we havent been for more than a week, yet we are likely to be relegated before the last game of the season. Get positive people
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 21, 2020, 09:21:49 PM
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
We'd have to practically lose every week to be six points adrift of safety by 37th game. In any case Arsenal will probably get into top 5 mix. Little chance it won't be moved for TV.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 21, 2020, 09:46:20 PM
I really dont get the negativity. We are not in the bottom 3, we havent been for more than a week, yet we are likely to be relegated before the last game of the season. Get positive people
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
You've misinterpreted what I was saying. What I was saying was - frustrating as it would be for our game against Arsenal to be moved from 3pm on the Saturday, lets hope it is moved! No way was I saying we'll probably be relegated mid-April.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 21, 2020, 10:02:35 PM
Post by: leylandalbion on February 21, 2020, 10:13:46 PM
Let's hope it's not moved as we are safe by then! And all next seasons games are moved as we play every thursday in europe....I really dont get the negativity. We are not in the bottom 3, we havent been for more than a week, yet we are likely to be relegated before the last game of the season. Get positive people
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
You've misinterpreted what I was saying. What I was saying was - frustrating as it would be for our game against Arsenal to be moved from 3pm on the Saturday, lets hope it is moved! No way was I saying we'll probably be relegated mid-April.
Post by: rougegorge on February 21, 2020, 10:34:32 PM
If Arsenal were to make the semi finals of the Europa League, it will be moved to the SundayLet's hope it's not moved as we are safe by then! And all next seasons games are moved as we play every thursday in europe....I really dont get the negativity. We are not in the bottom 3, we havent been for more than a week, yet we are likely to be relegated before the last game of the season. Get positive people
Arsenal won't stay at Saturday 3pm when the May picks are announced.
Alternatively, if the game does stay at Saturday 3pm, it will probably be on account of us being already more or less relegated, and the game not being worth being televised live. In which case, let's hope it does get moved, albeit with all the crap that comes with the game not being played at 3pm on the Saturday.
You've misinterpreted what I was saying. What I was saying was - frustrating as it would be for our game against Arsenal to be moved from 3pm on the Saturday, lets hope it is moved! No way was I saying we'll probably be relegated mid-April.
Post by: exigo on February 21, 2020, 10:39:21 PM
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2020, 12:35:45 AM
Post by: Sdwbvf on February 22, 2020, 08:52:56 AM
Post by: Dr Butler on February 24, 2020, 04:29:22 PM
Man Ure Home now Sat 19/04 @ 17:30pm
cheers SKY that is my birthday ruined :)
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Risso on February 24, 2020, 04:33:09 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 24, 2020, 06:00:56 PM
That should say Sunday by the way.
And 16.30? I hope
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 03, 2020, 12:28:01 AM
Still a very small chance it could be played on Saturday 21st March just to confuse everyone.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 03, 2020, 09:24:53 AM
Post by: Des Little on March 04, 2020, 11:48:41 AM
Post by: Pete3206 on March 04, 2020, 12:51:06 PM
When can we expect to hear about the Newcastle game? I'll need to set off soon...
You'll need to allow extra time to climb the stairs as well.
Post by: Footy-Vill on June 04, 2020, 11:44:50 AM
Sky will show 64 matches
-25 matches free to air
Sky will show free to air matches Freeview 'Pick’ Channel aswell as on Sky Sports.
Amazon Prime Video-
All 4 matches confirm as free to air
Don't have to be an Amazon Prime member to watch the stream.
BBC-
4 matches - all free to air of course.
BT Sport- 20 matches subscription only
The next Premier League game on broadcast Wednesday, June 17
Vs Sheffield United – 6pm (Sky Sports)
Premier League kick-off times for the 92 matches.
Friday fixtures: 8pm.
Saturday fixtures: 12.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm and 8pm.
Sunday fixtures: 12pm, 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm.
Monday fixtures: 8pm.
Tuesday fixtures: 6pm and 8pm.
Wednesday fixtures: 6pm and 8pm.
Thursday fixtures: 6pm and 8pm.
Fixtures and broadcast to be released soon.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 12:00:00 PM
Wankers.
Post by: Footy-Vill on June 04, 2020, 12:04:14 PM
Great that BT, the only ones I don't subscribe to, are the only ones not doing free to air.
Wankers.
Same mate.
They also got an extra 8 games from this part of the season . Would have been 12 for broadcast now upped to 20. As if yet if at all won't stream on channels or provide free to air .
Sky sports showing 64 matches overall.
They managed to get an extra 25 matches in discussions and made them all free to air!
I can see Villa being on BT sport once perhaps but sky already had existing Villa games so bulk on sky
Be interested to see if BBC and Amazon pick up any villa matches.
Sometimes BBC have been disappointing in who they have chosen as FA cup matches as contests.
So will see with that one.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 12:13:06 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on June 04, 2020, 12:23:08 PM
Post by: Dave P on June 04, 2020, 12:26:34 PM
BBC’s first game is Bournemouth v Palace on a Saturday night, according to reports yesterday.
Which suggests the BBC had no choice whatsoever in what they are showing.
Post by: Ad@m on June 04, 2020, 12:39:40 PM
BBC’s first game is Bournemouth v Palace on a Saturday night, according to reports yesterday.
Which suggests the BBC had no choice whatsoever in what they are showing.
As the only party involved who've paid nothing I'm guessing they'll get what they're given.
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on June 04, 2020, 12:48:34 PM
BBC’s first game is Bournemouth v Palace on a Saturday night, according to reports yesterday.
Which suggests the BBC had no choice whatsoever in what they are showing.
As the only party involved who've paid nothing I'm guessing they'll get what they're given.
Correct.
It also means that Bournemouth v Palace will most likely become the most watched PL game of all time!
Post by: Damo70 on June 04, 2020, 12:50:11 PM
BBC’s first game is Bournemouth v Palace on a Saturday night, according to reports yesterday.
Palace were going well and were one of the form teams when the season ground to a stop. Hopefully they can pick up where they left off and beat Bournemouth.
Post by: Damo70 on June 04, 2020, 12:52:13 PM
BBC’s first game is Bournemouth v Palace on a Saturday night, according to reports yesterday.
Which suggests the BBC had no choice whatsoever in what they are showing.
As the only party involved who've paid nothing I'm guessing they'll get what they're given.
It is a huge bonus for the BBC.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 04, 2020, 12:52:20 PM
important game.BBC’s first game is Bournemouth v Palace on a Saturday night, according to reports yesterday.
Palace were going well and were one of the form teams when the season ground to a stop. Hopefully they can pick up where they left off and beat Bournemouth.
boom boom Glad all over.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 01:46:27 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on June 04, 2020, 02:04:16 PM
I thought Everton v Liverpool was the first BBC game?
Just noticed this yesterday, tweeted by someone I follow:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/06/03/bournemouth-v-crystal-palace-likely-bbcs-first-live-premier/
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 04, 2020, 02:06:40 PM
BBC will just choose Liverpool and Man United matches. They have no interest in any other teams, look at how many times Man U are on in the cup. Basically every game they play no matter how dull the opposition.
Sky and BT will show those given they actually spend nearly a billion on the rights!
Everton-Liverpool is on Pick TV btw.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 02:43:24 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on June 04, 2020, 02:54:44 PM
And far more importantly regards the Villa the already scheduled Bt sport and sky sports matches are
Chelsea
Liverpool
And Crystal Palace matches all on sky sports
I would have thought BT may have streamed a few for content off their app , online and YouTube but no .
Wolves Villa is a BT sport's match.
Maybe that will be the only one they have but they have another 12
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 02:59:10 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 03:27:22 PM
Post by: Damo70 on June 04, 2020, 06:16:01 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 07:04:33 PM
Post by: Legion on June 04, 2020, 07:36:47 PM
17th June: Sheffield United 6pm (H) (Sky)
21st June: Chelsea 4:30pm (H) (Sky)
24th June: Newcastle 6pm (A) (BT)
28th June: Wolves 12pm (H) (BT)
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2020, 08:41:56 PM
Post by: frank on June 04, 2020, 09:04:59 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 04, 2020, 10:08:35 PM
Post by: frank on June 05, 2020, 01:24:19 PM
Wolves moved to 27th at 12 noon BT
Post by: Ad@m on June 05, 2020, 01:25:52 PM
Newcastle confirmed as BT,
Wolves moved to 27th at 12 noon BT
Wolves is 12.30 according to the Premier League website.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 05, 2020, 02:08:14 PM
Have the club said yet how season ticket holders who don't have Sky or BT can watch the games? Just find a stream like usual or will they put out the game on the website/YT even if it's directly after the match has finished/
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 05, 2020, 02:21:37 PM
Nothing free to air then in the early weeks then.
Have the club said yet how season ticket holders who don't have Sky or BT can watch the games? Just find a stream like usual or will they put out the game on the website/YT even if it's directly after the match has finished/
Do you not want your refund, then?
Post by: Ad@m on June 05, 2020, 02:37:51 PM
Nothing free to air then in the early weeks then.
Have the club said yet how season ticket holders who don't have Sky or BT can watch the games? Just find a stream like usual or will they put out the game on the website/YT even if it's directly after the match has finished/
I thought the Sheffield United game was on Pick?
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 05, 2020, 02:44:14 PM
Nothing free to air then in the early weeks then.
Have the club said yet how season ticket holders who don't have Sky or BT can watch the games? Just find a stream like usual or will they put out the game on the website/YT even if it's directly after the match has finished/
I thought the Sheffield United game was on Pick?
Nah think it's just on the main Sky channel and will be part of the Man. City-Arsenal "extravaganza."
First Pick game is Norwich on the Friday.
I actually don't have a season ticket. I was just interested in what the club were suggesting bar giving refunds. If life was as normal and you couldn't get to the Chelsea game (say in another part of the country) you could always go down the pub and watch the match. That won't be an option so thought the club might be putting the game as live on the YT channels at least. Surprised if they just said go and find a stream somewhere and money back is all we're doing.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 05, 2020, 02:54:57 PM
And with the 14th of June cut-off for deciding how STHs want their refund paying, we won't actually have any season ticket holders when we kick off.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 05, 2020, 02:55:43 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 05, 2020, 03:28:04 PM
I just hope none of the games find their way onto the more obscure free channels with their endless extra long adverts for bloody Dormeo beds.
I watched Pick recently for a crime show. If you found Quest infuriating for said adverts you ain't seen nothing yet....
Post by: CT on June 05, 2020, 04:35:39 PM
I just hope none of the games find their way onto the more obscure free channels with their endless extra long adverts for bloody Dormeo beds.
I watched Pick recently for a crime show. If you found Quest infuriating for said adverts you ain't seen nothing yet....
Dave averages 6 minutes a pop. They managed 7 minutes for the recent Red Dwarf episode. I gave up after the third set of ads and just recorded it.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 05, 2020, 05:13:01 PM
I just hope none of the games find their way onto the more obscure free channels with their endless extra long adverts for bloody Dormeo beds.
I'd be surprised if they showed adverts during the game, tbh.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 05, 2020, 05:17:13 PM
I just hope none of the games find their way onto the more obscure free channels with their endless extra long adverts for bloody Dormeo beds.
I'd be surprised if they showed adverts during the game, tbh.
Every time Watford get a goal kick they can show a film.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 05, 2020, 05:22:29 PM
Post by: CT on June 05, 2020, 06:39:11 PM
I just hope none of the games find their way onto the more obscure free channels with their endless extra long adverts for bloody Dormeo beds.
I'd be surprised if they showed adverts during the game, tbh.
Every time Watford get a goal kick they can show a film.
I’m just thinking of a film that equates to the amount of time Ben Foster takes for a goal kick. Maybe the Shawshank Redemption?
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 05, 2020, 06:55:35 PM
Post by: fredm on June 06, 2020, 10:52:00 AM
Post by: Nev on June 06, 2020, 10:56:15 AM
They say there will be no ball boys in the stadium and, of course, no spectators. So what is going to happen when the ball is launched into Row Z? Who is going to fetch it back?
It'll be left there for 72 hours and a new disinfected one will be used I would imagine.
I can't believe I've just typed that, what the fuck?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2020, 12:34:17 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2020, 12:44:52 PM
Post by: Damo70 on June 06, 2020, 03:50:31 PM
They say there will be no ball boys in the stadium and, of course, no spectators. So what is going to happen when the ball is launched into Row Z? Who is going to fetch it back?
Surely not every football ground has a 'Row Z'. What is the non league equivalent? Row H maybe?
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 07, 2020, 12:25:36 PM
They say there will be no ball boys in the stadium and, of course, no spectators. So what is going to happen when the ball is launched into Row Z? Who is going to fetch it back?The river.
Surely not every football ground has a 'Row Z'. What is the non league equivalent? Row H maybe?
Post by: Drummond on June 08, 2020, 12:57:40 PM
Now when it does I can't go and watch it! Still I'm hoping our game that weekend will fall on the Friday night so that I can at least watch it.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 08, 2020, 07:17:58 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2020, 09:36:06 AM
Let's hope the match doesn't spoil your birthday
Haha, hadn't thought of that. Then I'd have the disappointment circa 85% of people have faced.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2020, 12:13:32 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on June 09, 2020, 03:26:42 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 09, 2020, 07:44:51 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 09, 2020, 09:53:44 PM
I'm quite glad that Villa never get the chance to ruin my birthday. Brian Lara got his 501 not out for the Bears on my 14th, that was nice.
My 62nd birthday last year was nice, May 27th. My 25th waiting for a boat back across the channel was OK too.
Post by: Holte132 on June 10, 2020, 11:30:12 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 11, 2020, 12:22:23 AM
https://www.live-footballontv.com/
Post by: Holte132 on June 11, 2020, 08:19:55 AM
Not according to the link below, or the current listings. There are eight Pick games listed, but none of them feature Villa. As well as for Virgin Media subscribers, Pick games are also free to those that have Sky but not the sport channels, I think.
https://www.live-footballontv.com/
That's what I thought was the case, which is why I was surprised by the email from Virgin. Here's the link
https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-tv-edit/sport/fixture-generator?buspart=uk_em_cus_cab_sky_sports_engage_c04047
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 11, 2020, 09:34:13 AM
Post by: Ads on June 11, 2020, 10:38:00 AM
I'll have to update my Sky package as well.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 11, 2020, 10:42:16 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 11, 2020, 11:22:01 AM
Woo-hoo, productive use of my time. Yay!
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 11, 2020, 11:55:38 AM
Quote
“NOW TV’s Sky Sports Month Pass has been reduced from £33.99 to just £20 a month for the three months until the end of the Premier League season, which looks like brilliant value for money.
“For just £60, you can get all 64 of the Premier League matches on Sky Sports. That’s less than a pound per game. The offer ends on June 14, so act now if you’re interested.
Post by: Ads on June 11, 2020, 11:58:18 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 11, 2020, 01:57:49 PM
Thanks folks. So potentially could cost £90 for 2 months worth of both packages. Ive been refunded Newcastle and Liverpool last week, so I guess it pays for itself.
Ffs.
It would appear that the £20 NowTV story being regurgitated amongst Reach Group publications is, in fact, bollocks. It looks like an offer from earlier in the year, pre-lockdown, ie March, April and May. It is £33.99pm for the month pass now.
Post by: eamonn on June 11, 2020, 03:45:22 PM
Post by: London Villan on June 11, 2020, 04:03:32 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 11, 2020, 04:14:07 PM
The mobile deal is only £5.99 a month though and you could possibly cast the broadcast onto a TV from your phone ?No you can't. Says the interweb...
With a nowtv mobile sports pass there is no option to cast to your Chromecast or mirror on a television. The mobile sports pass will only work on a smartphone screen (not a tablet) and will only provide 5 number Sky Sports channels which are Premier League, Action, Arena, Racing & News
Post by: Ad@m on June 11, 2020, 04:43:20 PM
Post by: Holte132 on June 11, 2020, 04:47:59 PM
According to the Freeview listings the Sheffield United game isn't on Pick.
Yeah, I know. But I did have an email which showed that it was. Hence the confusion!
Post by: Ads on June 11, 2020, 08:14:55 PM
Post by: exigo on June 11, 2020, 08:44:10 PM
According to the Freeview listings the Sheffield United game isn't on Pick.
Yep. Star Trek: the next generation is in the listings on Pick, channel 11. Our game is listed on Sky Sports, channel 421 (on our BT box). And that's paid for only.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 11, 2020, 10:40:53 PM
Post by: Ad@m on June 11, 2020, 10:54:57 PM
Tbh Star Trek The Next Generation might be more fun. Although I'm not sure I can be arsed watching Lescott again.
Harsh! ;D
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 12, 2020, 02:57:42 PM
>skip the Newcastle game>
From the morning of the Wolves game, a month of both BT and NowTV passes will get you to the end of the season.
Does anybody know what radio coverage there might be?
Post by: eamonn on June 12, 2020, 09:42:22 PM
A NowTV week pass will cover our first two games.
>skip the Newcastle game>
From the morning of the Wolves game, a month of both BT and NowTV passes will get you to the end of the season.
Does anybody know what radio coverage there might be?
Ta, what's the total damage for that?
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 12, 2020, 10:18:58 PM
A NowTV week pass will cover our first two games.
>skip the Newcastle game>
From the morning of the Wolves game, a month of both BT and NowTV passes will get you to the end of the season.
Does anybody know what radio coverage there might be?
Ta, what's the total damage for that?
14.99 for the week,
33.99 for the Now month,
25 for the BT month.
73.98 total, works out at £8.22 a game.
Given that there's 33 games on free-to-air, you'd expect us to be in maybe 3 of these. But given the televising hasn't been finalised and there's no pay-per-view options, well, as the old saying goes, that's how they get ya.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 12, 2020, 10:44:50 PM
A NowTV week pass will cover our first two games.
>skip the Newcastle game>
From the morning of the Wolves game, a month of both BT and NowTV passes will get you to the end of the season.
Does anybody know what radio coverage there might be?
Ta, what's the total damage for that?
Where's all the money gone?
Post by: eamonn on June 13, 2020, 11:05:34 AM
Post by: London Villan on June 14, 2020, 12:09:12 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 14, 2020, 12:25:36 PM
Two free Now TV passes for season ticket holders from the club. Fair play.Where's this?
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 14, 2020, 12:57:37 PM
Got it, email!Two free Now TV passes for season ticket holders from the club. Fair play.Where's this?
Post by: Steve67 on June 14, 2020, 02:31:33 PM
Got it, email!Two free Now TV passes for season ticket holders from the club. Fair play.Where's this?
All round your house it is then!
Post by: purpletrousers on June 14, 2020, 03:50:38 PM
Could do with for BT, as said anything a bonus, good on the club.
Of course I’m sure any ST holders already with Sky should not pass their codes on to any one else that’s in need :)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 14, 2020, 04:07:11 PM
Anyone know if these are only these games and only sky?
Could do with for BT, as said anything a bonus, good on the club.
Of course I’m sure any ST holders already with Sky should not pass their codes on to any one else that’s in need :)
The only thing BT seem to offer to non-subscribers is the month pass, so I doubt one of those would be forthcoming.
The cynic in me thinks that this is more Sky's doing than the club's. They toss us our first two games* for nowt, and if it goes well and captures the imagination, a good few thousand will cough up for a month's pass.
And as for your last paragraph, well, who's to know what'll possibly happen.
*they're day pass codes, they're normally good for whatever 24 hours you want. I might load up the first one in a bit, just to see if there is anything game(or client)-specific.
Post by: West Derby Villan on June 14, 2020, 04:27:09 PM
Two free Now TV passes for season ticket holders from the club. Fair play.
Ditto
Post by: colin69 on June 14, 2020, 05:09:01 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 14, 2020, 05:46:49 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 14, 2020, 07:56:59 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 14, 2020, 09:36:43 PM
Anyone know if these are only these games and only sky?
Could do with for BT, as said anything a bonus, good on the club.
Of course I’m sure any ST holders already with Sky should not pass their codes on to any one else that’s in need :)
They are only for Sky (NowTV), but they are not specific to the first two games. They're normal ones, and once you've registered a code you've got a year within which to activate the pass for your 24 hour stint.
For anybody unfamiliar with them, you activate the pass by selecting your sport to watch on NowTV, it'll then ask you if you wish to activate the pass that you remembered to register well before kick off in order to save valuable time and panicking, say yes, and away you go for 24 hours.
There's nothing popped up to suggest they're user specific either, so if you should find some, ahem, lying around, I think you'd be okay to use them. Sorry, but I've double bolted and posted a guard to the back of my lorry.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 15, 2020, 09:41:29 PM
Post by: Small Rodent on June 16, 2020, 01:57:35 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 16, 2020, 02:22:22 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on June 16, 2020, 02:25:43 PM
Every PL club is doing the two free NowTV passes for STHs, it would appear.
Yep saw a news story confirming that.
Anyone know if these are only these games and only sky?
Could do with for BT, as said anything a bonus, good on the club.
Of course I’m sure any ST holders already with Sky should not pass their codes on to any one else that’s in need :)
They are only for Sky (NowTV), but they are not specific to the first two games. They're normal ones, and once you've registered a code you've got a year within which to activate the pass for your 24 hour stint.
For anybody unfamiliar with them, you activate the pass by selecting your sport to watch on NowTV, it'll then ask you if you wish to activate the pass that you remembered to register well before kick off in order to save valuable time and panicking, say yes, and away you go for 24 hours.
There's nothing popped up to suggest they're user specific either, so if you should find some, ahem, lying around, I think you'd be okay to use them. Sorry, but I've double bolted and posted a guard to the back of my lorry.
Thanks that’s really helpful.
Finally 🙄 now TV Is an app presumably rather than a channel? Never actually got our downstairs tv to connect with an aerial when we moved in a year ago, which says a lot about how TV is watched these days, just occasionally using Live stream apps...
Post by: Ad@m on June 16, 2020, 02:27:37 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on June 16, 2020, 02:34:04 PM
Now if anyone can rearrange my 7-9pm Zoom meeting tomorrow. Sulk/Sniff.
Post by: Drummond on June 16, 2020, 02:35:38 PM
Thanks guys. Juggling so many things appreciate saving me researching.
Now if anyone can rearrange my 7-9pm Zoom meeting tomorrow. Sulk/Sniff.
The advantage is that you can have your tele positioned directly behind your laptop camera and everyone will think you're staring intently at the meeting whilst actually watching the match.
Post by: purpletrousers on June 16, 2020, 02:45:28 PM
Oh! Ok another question, any way to pause at half time to resume 9pm?!
Post by: purpletrousers on June 16, 2020, 02:46:27 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 16, 2020, 02:52:55 PM
Thanks guys. Juggling so many things appreciate saving me researching.
Now if anyone can rearrange my 7-9pm Zoom meeting tomorrow. Sulk/Sniff.
The advantage is that you can have your tele positioned directly behind your laptop camera and everyone will think you're staring intently at the meeting whilst actually watching the match.
"We're sorry to have to start this week's meeting with the news that...
"YEEEEEESSSSSS, GERRIN YA F****** BEAUTYYYY"
Post by: Drummond on June 16, 2020, 03:38:05 PM
And now off to pick up stocks of PPE. Glad I didn’t have to tick body bags...
We're getting ours delivered weekly now, but that also means distributing it weekly to people working all over the city.
Post by: LeeB on June 16, 2020, 04:17:04 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on June 16, 2020, 04:50:21 PM
I ain't seen no free Now TV passes in my mailbox, are any other season ticket holders waiting for theirs?
we both got email 14/6 - check spam?
Post by: Mister E on June 17, 2020, 10:12:08 AM
I ain't seen no free Now TV passes in my mailbox, are any other season ticket holders waiting for theirs?Ididn't receive one, either, Lee.
I didn't see anything about it on the Club website.
Post by: eddiemunster on June 17, 2020, 11:48:22 AM
Post by: villabear on June 17, 2020, 12:12:59 PM
Football hasn’t even registered as important to me while all the awfulness has unfolded.
Today Sky Sports was reactivated. I’ve got really mixed feelings about doing this.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on June 17, 2020, 01:26:43 PM
Is the game on any other channels, apart from Sky or NowTV?
I 'think' it's on Sky Sports News live too tonight - Which I believe is a freeview channel?
EDIT: Bugger - It used to be freeview. If you have a basic Sky or Virgin bundle (minus Sky Sports), you should be able to get it.
Post by: Clampy on June 17, 2020, 01:28:29 PM
Is the game on any other channels, apart from Sky or NowTV?
I 'think' it's on Sky Sports News live too tonight - Which I believe is a freeview channel?
No, it's not been a freeview channel for a few years.
Post by: Damo70 on June 17, 2020, 01:32:03 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 17, 2020, 01:34:26 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on June 17, 2020, 02:12:32 PM
FYII ain't seen no free Now TV passes in my mailbox, are any other season ticket holders waiting for theirs?Ididn't receive one, either, Lee.
I didn't see anything about it on the Club website.
Emails 14/6 title “X, claim your Now TV Sky Sports Day Passes 👇”
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As we're unable to welcome you to Villa Park, we're offering season ticket holders two Sky Sports Day Passes through NowTV.
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Seperately, anyone know if you can pause sky on NowTV app for a couple of hours?
Post by: BoVillan esq on June 17, 2020, 02:14:04 PM
The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever
All remaining 92 Premier League games will be shown live on UK television
The last time the BBC aired top-flight football live was 32 years ago, in 1988
Sky Sports will air 64 games, with 25 - including Everton vs Liverpool - free-to-air
BT Sport will show a total of 20 live matches and Amazon Prime will show four
So if Sky are getting the Lions share and BT and Amazon the rest what do the BBC get, live coverage of how the oranges are sliced at half time??.
Post by: Damo70 on June 17, 2020, 02:34:08 PM
I thought this was going to be a first time ever for the BBC to show live Premiership games, from the start and for other networks as well to show rest of the games, this was the headline announced by the government on the restart of the football season.
The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever
All remaining 92 Premier League games will be shown live on UK television
The last time the BBC aired top-flight football live was 32 years ago, in 1988
Sky Sports will air 64 games, with 25 - including Everton vs Liverpool - free-to-air
BT Sport will show a total of 20 live matches and Amazon Prime will show four
So if Sky are getting the Lions share and BT and Amazon the rest what do the BBC get, live coverage of how the oranges are sliced at half time??.
By my reckoning between now and the start of July the BBC are showing four exclusive live games and SKY are showing thirty four. I might be wrong. Between now and 26th of June 'Pick' are showing four exclusive live games although I think some games are available on both SKY and PICK and others are available on both SKY and the BBC. SKY have shared some games out but have kept the lions share to themselves. I didn't check the BT Sport live games as I haven't got it.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 17, 2020, 03:06:24 PM
I thought this was going to be a first time ever for the BBC to show live Premiership games, from the start and for other networks as well to show rest of the games, this was the headline announced by the government on the restart of the football season.
The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever
All remaining 92 Premier League games will be shown live on UK television
The last time the BBC aired top-flight football live was 32 years ago, in 1988
Sky Sports will air 64 games, with 25 - including Everton vs Liverpool - free-to-air
BT Sport will show a total of 20 live matches and Amazon Prime will show four
So if Sky are getting the Lions share and BT and Amazon the rest what do the BBC get, live coverage of how the oranges are sliced at half time??.
BBC have 4 games, same number as amazon.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 17, 2020, 03:10:17 PM
I thought this was going to be a first time ever for the BBC to show live Premiership games, from the start and for other networks as well to show rest of the games, this was the headline announced by the government on the restart of the football season.
The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever
All remaining 92 Premier League games will be shown live on UK television
The last time the BBC aired top-flight football live was 32 years ago, in 1988
Sky Sports will air 64 games, with 25 - including Everton vs Liverpool - free-to-air
BT Sport will show a total of 20 live matches and Amazon Prime will show four
So if Sky are getting the Lions share and BT and Amazon the rest what do the BBC get, live coverage of how the oranges are sliced at half time??.
Yeah 4 games and they'll already have shown two by next Wednesday. Bournemouth-Palace on Saturday and then Norwich-Everton same time as we're playing Newcastle.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 17, 2020, 03:14:59 PM
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-premier-league-football-on-tv.html
It's got very straightforward 'click&go' filters, too, if you wish to narrow down your search by club or broadcaster.
Post by: UK Redsox on June 17, 2020, 03:34:31 PM
Post by: Ad@m on June 17, 2020, 07:50:16 PM
I thought this was going to be a first time ever for the BBC to show live Premiership games, from the start and for other networks as well to show rest of the games, this was the headline announced by the government on the restart of the football season.
The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever
All remaining 92 Premier League games will be shown live on UK television
The last time the BBC aired top-flight football live was 32 years ago, in 1988
Sky Sports will air 64 games, with 25 - including Everton vs Liverpool - free-to-air
BT Sport will show a total of 20 live matches and Amazon Prime will show four
So if Sky are getting the Lions share and BT and Amazon the rest what do the BBC get, live coverage of how the oranges are sliced at half time??.
By my reckoning between now and the start of July the BBC are showing four exclusive live games and SKY are showing thirty four. I might be wrong. Between now and 26th of June 'Pick' are showing four exclusive live games although I think some games are available on both SKY and PICK and others are available on both SKY and the BBC. SKY have shared some games out but have kept the lions share to themselves. I didn't check the BT Sport live games as I haven't got it.
Pick is Sky's Freeview channel. The 25 games Sky are showing free to air will all be on Pick. So that's 29 games on Freeview out of 92.
Post by: artvandelay on June 18, 2020, 12:24:20 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 18, 2020, 11:21:16 AM
Man Utd 8.15pm Thu 9th on Sky
Palace 2pm Sun 12th on Sky
Post by: Ad@m on June 18, 2020, 11:36:09 AM
Liverpool 4.30pm Sunday 5th on Sky
Man Utd 8.15pm Thu 9th on Sky
Palace 2pm Sun 12th on Sky
Still no free to air games?!
Post by: Nev on June 18, 2020, 01:21:43 PM
What a morale boost.
******.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 18, 2020, 01:41:04 PM
Liverpool 4.30pm Sunday 5th on Sky
Man Utd 8.15pm Thu 9th on Sky
Palace 2pm Sun 12th on Sky
Still no free to air games?!
Yup, none of them on Pick.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 18, 2020, 01:59:03 PM
The BBC have a list up until 13 July and we're not on it.
What a morale boost.
c***s.
They've only got four picks and use up already two so the chances of them picking a game involving us was very slim.
Can't believe we're not on Pick tv though, is there any other club by middle of July that wouldn't have been on a free to air game? Even more bizarre when you think of how many top 6/7 clubs we're playing and they're popular picks for free to air. BBC picking Man.City-Southampton is a nothing to play for match in a few weeks.
Get the feeling they'll just pick Arsenal or West Ham when we could get relegated for the whole nation to enjoy.
Post by: Nev on June 18, 2020, 02:01:40 PM
The BBC have a list up until 13 July and we're not on it.
What a morale boost.
c***s.
They've only got four picks and use up already two so the chances of them picking a game involving us was very slim.
Can't believe we're not on Pick tv though, is there any other club by middle of July that wouldn't have been on a free to air game? Even more bizarre when you think of how many top 6/7 clubs we're playing and they're popular picks for free to air. BBC picking Man.City-Southampton is a nothing to play for match in a few weeks.
Get the feeling they'll just pick Arsenal or West Ham when we could get relegated for the whole nation to enjoy.
The BBC list includes Pick, I wasn't singling out the Leftist, knee bending, woke organisation.
Post by: chrisw1 on June 18, 2020, 02:06:29 PM
I've found this site as very good for a bit of clarity when it comes to who's on what, where and when.That's really good thanks. Shame it doesn't list overseas channels too though.
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-premier-league-football-on-tv.html
It's got very straightforward 'click&go' filters, too, if you wish to narrow down your search by club or broadcaster.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 18, 2020, 02:07:40 PM
Don't see Arsenal either but that might be a blessing after their performance last night.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2020, 02:30:38 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 18, 2020, 02:36:08 PM
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/sport/2020-06-17/premier-league-fixtures-games-2019-20/
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2020, 02:45:34 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 18, 2020, 02:56:53 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on June 19, 2020, 11:43:29 AM
Post by: London Villan on June 23, 2020, 05:33:16 PM
Post by: Clampy on June 23, 2020, 06:10:49 PM
Just had an email about registering for a match pass for the Wolves game. I'm guessing we won't get one for the Newcastle match.
I doubt it because it's a home game and the email went to all season ticket holders. Would have been nice to have one for tomorrow mind you.
Post by: Footy-Vill on June 24, 2020, 08:45:43 AM
Radio Coverage next 2 matches:
BBC radio 5 live Newcastle v Villa
TalkSport Aston Villa v Wolves
And Villa Website official commentary.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on June 24, 2020, 08:48:56 AM
Post by: Flin5tone on June 24, 2020, 10:57:48 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2020, 11:33:01 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2020, 11:36:05 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 24, 2020, 01:24:43 PM
As it currently stands, I'd like to congratulate BT on not managing to relieve me of any money whatsoever during the biggest 'festival' of domestic football ever known.
Post by: Ad@m on June 24, 2020, 02:35:16 PM
I get that watching Dean's defensive "masterclass" isn't going to get that many racing to tune in but we all pay our licence fee!!!!
Post by: villabear on June 24, 2020, 03:22:51 PM
Post by: AVH87 on June 24, 2020, 04:00:52 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 24, 2020, 04:21:03 PM
I managed to get three months free BT Sport with EE via my wife’s mobile contract. Set up on IPad and apparently you can stream to TV if you can be bothered. I can’t.
Yow cor
"The BT Sport mobile app doesn’t allow you to watch BT Sport on your TV. It’s solely available on mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops."
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 24, 2020, 04:34:15 PM
Dean Smith's side will now face the Eagles at Villa Park on Sunday, July 12 at 2:15pm, rather than the previously confirmed kick-off time of 2pm.
Post by: villabear on June 24, 2020, 05:07:41 PM
I managed to get three months free BT Sport with EE via my wife’s mobile contract. Set up on IPad and apparently you can stream to TV if you can be bothered. I can’t.
Yow cor
"The BT Sport mobile app doesn’t allow you to watch BT Sport on your TV. It’s solely available on mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops."
Good job I didn’t try then :D
Post by: eamonn on June 24, 2020, 05:26:35 PM
A new kick-off time for our home Premier League fixture with Crystal Palace has been confirmed.
Dean Smith's side will now face the Eagles at Villa Park on Sunday, July 12 at 2:15pm, rather than the previously confirmed kick-off time of 2pm.
Going the right direction but we're still going to have two nights less rest and prep than them. Should be pushed to Monday .
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2020, 07:04:19 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 25, 2020, 11:09:56 PM
I managed to get three months free BT Sport with EE via my wife’s mobile contract. Set up on IPad and apparently you can stream to TV if you can be bothered. I can’t.
Yow cor
"The BT Sport mobile app doesn’t allow you to watch BT Sport on your TV. It’s solely available on mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops."
Good job I didn’t try then :D
Ffs, I don't fkn know. I'm in the market for a new phone, looking on the EE site and came across this:
" Watch the best live action with the BT Sport app – available on your phone and your TV. Just access it through your Xbox, Samsung TV or Apple TV, or cast it from your phone to your TV using Chromecast and enjoy the best sporting events."
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 26, 2020, 01:31:40 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 26, 2020, 01:32:55 PM
Has anybody had their BT pass yet?I just checked and no.
Post by: CT on June 26, 2020, 03:45:19 PM
Has anybody had their BT pass yet?I just checked and no.
Not yet!
Post by: CT on June 26, 2020, 04:19:41 PM
Looks like you watch it via an app rather than activating on the TV, but we’ll see.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 26, 2020, 06:32:34 PM
Post by: West Derby Villan on June 26, 2020, 07:15:37 PM
Post by: London Villan on June 26, 2020, 09:24:50 PM
Post by: CT on June 27, 2020, 12:05:12 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2020, 09:52:03 PM
Edit: I see you have edited it!
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 03, 2020, 10:08:34 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2020, 10:09:39 PM
Post by: mr underhill on July 04, 2020, 04:43:12 PM
Post by: London Villan on July 09, 2020, 07:36:02 PM
Post by: CT on July 09, 2020, 07:44:53 PM
Anyone get a free code for tonight?
I only had two Sky ones for Sheffield United and Chelsea. Plus one useless BT one for Wolves.
If I had, you could have had mine.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 22, 2020, 11:04:16 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2020, 11:11:33 AM
I would be amazed if Villa weren't televised, somewhere, regardless. I think it'll will be between us and the Leicester v Man U for first choice.
I imagine they'll confirm the channels and matches tonight or tomorrow, after the Chelsea and Man U games.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 22, 2020, 11:18:36 AM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on July 22, 2020, 03:53:32 PM
Post by: Nev on July 22, 2020, 04:07:04 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 22, 2020, 04:44:36 PM
Anyone know how many games Sky show on last day? I assume they will show Man United v Leicester and Chelsea v Wolves. Then we will be next? Or might they show sodding Liverpool or something?
Think BT have a game aswell so with Sky having first choice they'll probably focus on relegation battle and pick us.
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 22, 2020, 04:45:50 PM
I don't think BT have the rights to the Sunday games, it's based on timeslots so everything will be on Sky. As for the bountiful "free to air" gift to us all, they have featured more dead rubbers than a knocking shop dustbin and I'm still fuming that we weren't featured once.
It's bizarre how they picked them, you'd have thought every club would've featured. Instead us, Arsenal and West Ham weren't shown once while likes of Bournemouth and Norwich were on 5-6 times. Makes no sense.
Post by: Dave P on July 22, 2020, 06:36:35 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 22, 2020, 10:11:48 PM
BT?
Post by: Dave P on July 22, 2020, 10:15:41 PM
Post by: curiousorange on July 22, 2020, 10:16:08 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 22, 2020, 10:16:18 PM
Post by: mrfuse on July 22, 2020, 10:16:23 PM
Well we’re not on Sky according to the line up they’ve just announced after the Liverpool game.
BT?
Its bizarre that they are showing Southampton v Sheffield United which is pretty much a nothing game and our game isint on.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2020, 10:16:56 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 22, 2020, 10:17:25 PM
Post by: curiousorange on July 22, 2020, 10:17:39 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on July 22, 2020, 10:19:06 PM
Well we’re not on Sky according to the line up they’ve just announced after the Liverpool game.
BT?
Its bizarre that they are showing Southampton v Sheffield United which is pretty much a nothing game and our game isint on.
B/T must have had 3rd or 4th pick of the games
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2020, 10:24:47 PM
Shit, I only get 1.
I'm not 100% on that, just basing it on Liverpool game was mentioned first in the Tweet. We are definitely on... a BT channel.
Post by: Ad@m on July 23, 2020, 02:55:08 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2020, 03:05:08 PM
Post by: CT on July 23, 2020, 04:04:55 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on July 23, 2020, 05:05:39 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 23, 2020, 05:10:49 PM
So typical of SKY to think the “race for fourth” is the pinnacle of fucking football.
As opposed to the race for 17th?
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2020, 05:56:19 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 23, 2020, 06:03:08 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 23, 2020, 06:03:52 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 23, 2020, 06:33:53 PM
Post by: TonyD on July 23, 2020, 08:13:42 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 23, 2020, 10:06:59 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 23, 2020, 10:18:00 PM
With my TV operator (talktalk) it's £29.99 for a month with £35 quid "activation fee". Robdogs.
It's £25 for a month pass from BT, but...
"Can I watch the BT Sport Monthly Pass on my set-top box?
No. The monthly pass lets you watch BT Sport through our app and web player on compatible devices.
You can't use the BT Sport Monthly Pass to watch BT Sport through a set-top box from Sky, Virgin or any other TV provider."
"On TV and console
Download now on PlayStation, Xbox, NOW TV devices, Apple TV and selected Smart TVs, or cast to your big screen with Chromecast Ultra."
"How do I download the BT Sport app and online player?
Search for 'BT Sport' in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Store (for Xbox One), NOW TV App Store, PlayStation Store or the apps menu on your Samsung Smart TV.
Select the app, then follow the download instructions for your device."
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 24, 2020, 10:15:56 AM
Post by: Ads on July 24, 2020, 12:59:02 PM
Oh well, £30 a ticket and however much saved on a train and drinks.
Post by: London Villan on August 26, 2020, 08:15:04 AM
Post by: placeforparks on August 28, 2020, 05:06:57 PM
edit: full fixtures if anyone wants them:
Confirmed Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports
Sat 12 Sep: Liverpool vs Leeds Utd - 5.30pm
Sun 13 Sep: West Brom vs Leicester City - 2pm
Sun 13 Sep: Tottenham vs Everton - 4.30pm
Mon 14 Sep: Brighton vs Chelsea - 8pm
Sat 19 Sep: Man Utd vs Crystal Palace - 5.30pm
Sun 20 Sep: Arsenal vs West Ham Utd - 2pm
Sun 20 Sep: Chelsea vs Liverpool - 4.30pm
Mon 21 Sep: Wolves vs Man City - 8pm
Sat 26 Sep: West Brom vs Chelsea - 5.30pm
Sun 27 Sep: Fulham vs Aston Villa - 2pm
Sun 27 Sep: Man City vs Leicester City - 4.30pm
Mon 28 Sep: Liverpool vs Arsenal - 8pm
Post by: Drummond on August 28, 2020, 05:36:51 PM
Post by: OCD on August 28, 2020, 06:18:06 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 28, 2020, 09:20:52 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 28, 2020, 10:18:50 PM
Post by: TonyD on August 29, 2020, 12:39:41 AM
Post by: Luke8 on August 29, 2020, 12:43:09 AM
That’s a long time into the season before we are on. Have we fallen out of favour with Sky?
It’s our second game.
Post by: TonyD on August 29, 2020, 12:44:31 AM
Just realised that and amended post.That’s a long time into the season before we are on. Have we fallen out of favour with Sky?
It’s our second game.
Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2020, 08:42:37 AM
From that, and BT's list (we don't have any games) it appears that there won't be an opportunity to watch all the matches..... Have I missed a plan? Are games going to be on PPV or something?
I'm sure that I read that all games were going to be shown
The Premier League should have done a deal with MLB to use their live online game technology. That works great. Subscriptions can be restricted to games of a specific team and nationwide live games blacked out from the system
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 29, 2020, 02:14:01 PM
Post by: WilliamStanding on August 31, 2020, 06:05:27 AM
MOTD will suffice, although listening to Jenas’ mundane drivel is only tolerable knowing I haven’t paid my license fee.
Post by: Drummond on August 31, 2020, 04:50:27 PM
Until fans are allowed back into stadiums 2021-22 season,
MOTD will suffice, although listening to Jenas’ mundane drivel is only tolerable knowing I haven’t paid my license fee.
Ooh, you're hard.
Post by: UK Redsox on September 03, 2020, 02:21:45 PM
Quote
The government has urged the Premier League to consider making more matches available to be shown live while fans are not allowed in stadiums.
Under current plans, 160 of the total 380 top-flight games next season will not be televised, angering some supporters who cannot attend.
Post by: danno on September 03, 2020, 02:48:52 PM
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 03, 2020, 05:13:43 PM
Until fans are allowed back into stadiums 2021-22 season,
MOTD will suffice, although listening to Jenas’ mundane drivel is only tolerable knowing I haven’t paid my license fee.
Ooh, you're hard.
I did however nominate my fee to a well known universal charity, does that unhard me? David Brent face.
Post by: Drummond on September 03, 2020, 10:51:01 PM
Until fans are allowed back into stadiums 2021-22 season,
MOTD will suffice, although listening to Jenas’ mundane drivel is only tolerable knowing I haven’t paid my license fee.
Ooh, you're hard.
I did however nominate my fee to a well known universal charity, does that unhard me? David Brent face.
I don't believe you.
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 04, 2020, 11:33:29 PM
Post by: Steve67 on September 05, 2020, 12:09:12 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54005791QuoteThe government has urged the Premier League to consider making more matches available to be shown live while fans are not allowed in stadiums.
Under current plans, 160 of the total 380 top-flight games next season will not be televised, angering some supporters who cannot attend.
Whilst this is good for fans as we can't get into the ground, it may mean freaky kick off times like during the run-in last season.
Post by: Ad@m on September 05, 2020, 09:22:38 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54005791QuoteThe government has urged the Premier League to consider making more matches available to be shown live while fans are not allowed in stadiums.
Under current plans, 160 of the total 380 top-flight games next season will not be televised, angering some supporters who cannot attend.
Whilst this is good for fans as we can't get into the ground, it may mean freaky kick off times like during the run-in last season.
And it's not much use to the hundreds of clubs who don't play in the Prem.
Post by: Lsvilla on September 08, 2020, 05:04:01 PM
Post by: Richard on September 08, 2020, 05:13:57 PM
Post by: placeforparks on September 08, 2020, 05:38:45 PM
Post by: Nev on September 08, 2020, 05:49:46 PM
So Sheff Utd moved to 6pm Mon 21st
They seem to think that ever fucker is still on "furlong".
Post by: Richard on September 08, 2020, 05:55:07 PM
So Sheff Utd moved to 6pm Mon 21st
They seem to think that ever fucker is still on "furlong".
Or working from home luckily in my case.....
Post by: Clampy on September 08, 2020, 05:59:25 PM
So Sheff Utd moved to 6pm Mon 21st
They seem to think that ever fucker is still on "furlong".
I shall be jockeying for position in front of the telly.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 08, 2020, 06:10:39 PM
Post by: Drummond on September 08, 2020, 07:38:18 PM
So Sheff Utd moved to 6pm Mon 21st
They seem to think that ever fucker is still on "furlong".
I shall be jockeying for position in front of the telly.
Another one who bit.
Post by: frank black on September 08, 2020, 07:39:37 PM
So Sheff Utd moved to 6pm Mon 21st
They seem to think that ever fucker is still on "furlong".
Why the long face?
Post by: in exile on September 09, 2020, 11:21:23 AM
I've got the trotsSo Sheff Utd moved to 6pm Mon 21st
They seem to think that ever fucker is still on "furlong".
Why the long face?
Post by: eamonn on September 11, 2020, 12:34:22 PM
Post by: Drummond on September 11, 2020, 02:19:53 PM
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 11, 2020, 10:53:54 PM
Post by: Drummond on September 11, 2020, 11:53:55 PM
Over the moon with these 6pm Monday kick offs.
Why?
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 11, 2020, 11:57:09 PM
The more 6pm Monday kick offs the better.
Post by: eamonn on September 12, 2020, 01:40:54 AM
Can't you consider Drummond and his five a side ?
Post by: Axl Rose on September 12, 2020, 05:08:37 AM
It works well around my schedule.
The more 6pm Monday kick offs the better.
Can you also consider me having to get up at 2am in Japan to watch the games.
No 6pm kickoffs would be ideal
Post by: Drummond on September 12, 2020, 01:16:23 PM
I'm alright Jack...
Can't you consider Drummond and his five a side ?
Exactly!
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 12, 2020, 01:45:51 PM
It works well around my schedule.
The more 6pm Monday kick offs the better.
Can you also consider me having to get up at 2am in Japan to watch the games.
No 6pm kickoffs would be ideal
Horses for courses.
Post by: in exile on September 14, 2020, 08:58:09 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2020, 01:31:30 PM
As I've mentioned on other threads, the EPL should have looked into the online system that MLB uses.
I don't think that a Premier League version of iFollow is that appealing.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 23, 2020, 04:06:08 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 23, 2020, 04:12:46 PM
I don't think that a Premier League version of iFollow is that appealing.
Think Sevco have a version called iFollow Follow. Very unappealing.
Post by: Bobby Boy on September 23, 2020, 04:17:40 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2020, 04:20:54 PM
Quote
Liverpool's home match with Arsenal has been brought forward by 15 minutes with all future midweek Premier League games to finish before the new UK pub curfew.
The game on Monday, 28 September will now kick off at 20:00 BST.
The other game that takes place that evening - Fulham against Aston Villa - has also been brought forward by 15 minutes to 17:45 BST.
Post by: Clampy on September 23, 2020, 04:21:41 PM
Villa v Liverpool at 7.15PM on Sunday 4th October. Live on Sky.
That's doesn't really give any Villa fans watching in the pub much time to celebrate beating the current champions.
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2020, 04:23:01 PM
Fulham moved forward 15 minutes to 1745, just to annoy people still going to work, I assume.
I reckon they will move the 8 o'clock to 7.45 too so that pubs showing matches will not be in danger of matches going beyond 10.
Post by: Dr Butler on September 23, 2020, 04:32:19 PM
Villa v Liverpool at 7.15PM on Sunday 4th October. Live on Sky.
That's doesn't really give any Villa fans watching in the pub much time to celebrate beating the current champions.
I'll take another 5-1 win :) and leave the celebrating to the Monday !
UTV
The Doc
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 23, 2020, 04:42:12 PM
This will be a common kick off time for a while.
Don’t work Mondays so over the moon.
Post by: Clampy on September 23, 2020, 04:45:30 PM
Villa v Liverpool at 7.15PM on Sunday 4th October. Live on Sky.
That's doesn't really give any Villa fans watching in the pub much time to celebrate beating the current champions.
I have to question any person wanting to go the pub right now let alone to watch football
If that's what people want to do, then that's up to them. I most likely will.
Post by: eamonn on September 23, 2020, 04:48:34 PM
Fulham game moved forward accommodate the new pub hours.
This will be a common kick off time for a while.
Don’t work Mondays so over the moon.
Again you're not considering Drummond's 5-a-side Mondays.
Post by: Ad@m on September 23, 2020, 04:49:34 PM
Villa v Liverpool at 7.15PM on Sunday 4th October. Live on Sky.
That's doesn't really give any Villa fans watching in the pub much time to celebrate beating the current champions.
I have to question any person wanting to go the pub right now let alone to watch football
If that's what people want to do, then that's up to them. I most likely will.
Quite.
Based on the current estimated incidence of covid out there, you'd need to be in a pub with 600 other people for you to be statistically likely to be there with a live case.
Post by: Clampy on September 23, 2020, 05:06:43 PM
Post by: Chris Smith on September 23, 2020, 05:17:15 PM
Villa v Liverpool at 7.15PM on Sunday 4th October. Live on Sky.
That's doesn't really give any Villa fans watching in the pub much time to celebrate beating the current champions.
I have to question any person wanting to go the pub right now let alone to watch football
If that's what people want to do, then that's up to them. I most likely will.
Quite.
Based on the current estimated incidence of covid out there, you'd need to be in a pub with 600 other people for you to be statistically likely to be there with a live case.
They say most transmissions are in the home but few people live with 599 others.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 23, 2020, 05:25:00 PM
Fulham moved forward 15 minutes to 1745, just to annoy people still going to work, I assume.
I reckon they will move the 8 o'clock to 7.45 too so that pubs showing matches will not be in danger of matches going beyond 10.
Probably right. Would make much more sense just to get rid of the stupid curfew as it will just mean more people getting on public transport and more people going to their mate's house.
Post by: Ad@m on September 23, 2020, 05:37:32 PM
Villa v Liverpool at 7.15PM on Sunday 4th October. Live on Sky.
That's doesn't really give any Villa fans watching in the pub much time to celebrate beating the current champions.
I have to question any person wanting to go the pub right now let alone to watch football
If that's what people want to do, then that's up to them. I most likely will.
Quite.
Based on the current estimated incidence of covid out there, you'd need to be in a pub with 600 other people for you to be statistically likely to be there with a live case.
They say most transmissions are in the home but few people live with 599 others.
Welcome to statistics. It obviously doesn't mean every group of 600 people has 1 case, or that any group less than 600 has less than 1 case.
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2020, 06:14:47 PM
Fulham game moved forward accommodate the new pub hours.
This will be a common kick off time for a while.
Don’t work Mondays so over the moon.
Again you're not considering Drummond's 5-a-side Mondays.
Too bloody right. I'm going to complain to my MP.
If we win every Monday match I want them all moving there.
Post by: Risso on September 23, 2020, 06:18:30 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 23, 2020, 07:26:49 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 23, 2020, 07:30:08 PM
All it takes is one serious injury for an 8pm game to finish after 10. I don't envy the bar staff who have to tell punters to leave with two minutes left of a vital game featuring the local team. The government don't care about such people, though. They want pubs to go bankrupt as they're a distraction to the Tory ideal of everyone working until they drop.
Traditionally the breweries have always been strong supporters of the Tories, who loved pubs as they prevented the proles from being educated.
Post by: Ads on September 23, 2020, 07:47:05 PM
Our 5-a-side is on a Tuesday so Monday games for Villa are fine by me. Only northern monkeys play 5-a-side on a Monday...
Truth.
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 23, 2020, 07:48:53 PM
What does that actually mean?
A controlled, well managed public house is as safe as anywhere.
Certainly safer than 8 lads from different households all crammed into a living room.
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2020, 07:53:57 PM
Seriously covid person?
What does that actually mean?
A controlled, well managed public house is as safe as anywhere.
Certainly safer than 8 lads from different households all crammed into a living room.
There aren't that many controlled and well managed pubs at that time of night though are there? That's why they are being told to close at 10. It's down to the punters not the landlords.
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2020, 07:55:20 PM
Seriously covid person?
What does that actually mean?
You can't work that out?
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 23, 2020, 08:16:04 PM
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2020, 10:14:50 PM
What would a seriously covid person be doing In a pub?
Sounds like the start of a joke...
I don't know, what would a seriously covid person be doing in a pub?
(other than having a beer, covid and being asymptomatic)
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 23, 2020, 10:24:02 PM
What would a seriously covid person be doing In a pub?
Sounds like the start of a joke...
I don't know, what would a seriously covid person be doing in a pub?
(other than having a beer, covid and being asymptomatic)
Being asymptomatic doesn’t really fit the description “seriously covid”. Again, if that’s my interpretation of an ambiguous statement.
Post by: Villa Lew on October 02, 2020, 07:50:26 PM
Post by: Ad@m on October 02, 2020, 08:53:33 PM
Games Moved for TV NONE. Next lot of live games from 17 Oct to 2 November have been announced and there's no Villa in them, Leicester, Leeds and Southampton will all be Saturday 3pm kos.
Wonderful.
So when we were actually going to the ground Sky regularly fucked around with kick off times and days to make life difficult.
Now we can't go to the ground and our only option for watching the Villa is on telly, Sky is nowhere to be seen!
It's not the first time I've said this and it won't be the last - tossers!
Post by: eamonn on October 02, 2020, 09:02:21 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 02, 2020, 09:06:26 PM
Post by: Luke8 on October 02, 2020, 09:07:31 PM
As long as there's no fans allowed, the TV channels will be u dear pressure to show all/most matches.
Yeah, this weekends game where announced as all being on television relatively late - certainly after the original ‘Sky picks’.
Imagine all games will continue to be shown until some fans can attend at least.
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 03, 2020, 12:29:48 AM
Could see the BBC picking that for their monthly game.
Post by: WilliamStanding on October 03, 2020, 12:36:45 AM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 03, 2020, 05:07:58 PM
Loving any Saturday game that we get atm that’s not televised, running a bar means I have to stick to shandy’s on match-days, now with the curfew I can get slaughtered with my old friend Hesgoal.
Is Shandy's the name of your bar then?
Post by: Holte132 on October 03, 2020, 05:36:43 PM
Games Moved for TV NONE. Next lot of live games from 17 Oct to 2 November have been announced and there's no Villa in them, Leicester, Leeds and Southampton will all be Saturday 3pm kos.
Just had a look at the fixtures for TV and Sky is down as only having the 17.30 ko on Saturdays, so I'm thinking that maybe the schedule was drawn up on the assumption that fans would be back at the stadiums by then. As that doesn't look likely to happen for some time yet I expect them to announce more games for TV soon. I hope!
Post by: Damo70 on October 03, 2020, 05:48:41 PM
Amazed Villa-Leeds hasn't been picked given the beef after our last meeting and the Leeds hype machine.
Could see the BBC picking that for their monthly game.
The Leeds v Villa game was in the Championship so as far as the Premier League schedulers are concerned it never happened. If it had happened in the Premier League a special documentary on the incident(s) would have been commissioned.
Post by: Gareth on October 09, 2020, 01:17:21 PM
Post by: eamonn on October 09, 2020, 01:24:56 PM
Post by: sid1964 on October 09, 2020, 01:32:44 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 09, 2020, 01:53:44 PM
I won’t bother - wait for the highlights to be shown
With the amount of goals we're scoring atm the highlights will almost be as long as the game.
Post by: Drummond on October 09, 2020, 02:37:11 PM
I guess it was inevitable we'd have to pay eventually (on top of the Sky/BT subscription) but I think that's a bit steep. For a tenner I'd have felt more inclined.
Post by: Villa Lew on October 09, 2020, 03:06:45 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 09, 2020, 03:18:48 PM
At least it's cheaper than watching boxing on Sky Sports Box Office, which is nearer £20.
But that is generally for very high-profile, exclusive events. There are 10 matches every week (at least) in the Premier League.
There is the issue that fans would normally pay to go I suppose, and at the moment nobody is...
Post by: wolfman999 on October 09, 2020, 03:36:09 PM
Post by: Steve67 on October 09, 2020, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 09, 2020, 03:38:42 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 09, 2020, 03:38:42 PM
I'd rather pay my money directly to the football club than to Sky, especially as I already have the whole package at around 85 quid a month. Someone always seems to profit from another's misfortune and that boils my piss.
Good point, I may just cancel my Sky Sports.
Post by: Ad@m on October 09, 2020, 03:38:59 PM
That seems to take the piss somewhat. Unless there's an option via Now TV for non-subscribers.
Post by: Nev on October 09, 2020, 03:43:24 PM
So if you're not currently a Sky subscriber, to watch us going forwards you need to pay for a Sky subscription and pay for box office on top?
That seems to take the piss somewhat. Unless there's an option via Now TV for non-subscribers.
If you have Virgin or some such you don't need a Sky sub to watch the boxing, you can just pay the one off fee.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2020, 03:45:27 PM
Post by: bilsim on October 09, 2020, 03:46:38 PM
Little rivers it will be.
Post by: Smithy on October 09, 2020, 03:52:29 PM
Where this seems to fall down is that the ‘chosen ones’ who are regularly on Sky/BT, their games will be available to their fans if they have Sky or BT sports. The rest of us, who pay the same subscriptions, will have to pay extra. Bastards.
The cynic in me thinks that they might start to change the matches around and share the coverage a bit more, now that the "extra" matches can be changed for. If you were driven by money, who would you rather be asking £15 of to watch their team in a match that isn't covered by the normal subscription - Burnely fans, or Man Utd fans?
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2020, 03:54:00 PM
Post by: Nev on October 09, 2020, 04:02:26 PM
Do you need a BT subscription to get BT Box Office? Or would that just be a one off, too?
Same as Sky I think. Please check with your provider.
Post by: Nev on October 09, 2020, 04:03:30 PM
That's Countryfile banjoed.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2020, 04:05:01 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 09, 2020, 04:05:18 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 09, 2020, 04:06:18 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2020, 04:07:57 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 09, 2020, 04:11:32 PM
You could almost think there was another driving force behind the misey ???
As for supporters in stadiums I said from the start sky at all couldn't give a toss and it does not effect the overseas subscriptions.
Look how quickly that got tv football back on the agenda, even when players are now regulary testing positive.
It stinks
Post by: Ads on October 09, 2020, 04:24:33 PM
Post by: Dave P on October 09, 2020, 04:26:45 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 09, 2020, 04:27:00 PM
You could almost think there was another driving force behind the misey ???
There is, it's a plot by the CCP to destroy football in Europe and the Americas to ensure the supremacy of the Chinese Super League.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 09, 2020, 04:54:07 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on October 09, 2020, 05:01:19 PM
£15 seems a bit much when were we to be on 'normal' Sky it'd only be a tenner for a day pass and you might get 3 other PL games for it.
Yep, does the monopolies commission still exist?!
Surely this will just push people into pubs (or each other’s homes), or will they need a different licence in theory?
Post by: mr-villa on October 09, 2020, 05:03:03 PM
Post by: frank black on October 09, 2020, 05:08:09 PM
£5.49 max for me, especially on top of my existing sky subscription.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 09, 2020, 05:12:18 PM
There’s just no way on earth I’m paying £15 to watch a match unless it’s a title decider or cup semi/final. This would push me to a pirate box for sure.
£5.49 max for me, especially on top of my existing sky subscription.
Title decider was last Sunday, mate.
Post by: spangley1812 on October 09, 2020, 05:52:30 PM
Leicester were the only club to vote against the proposal 19 to 1
Post by: eamonn on October 09, 2020, 06:13:51 PM
There’s just no way on earth I’m paying £15 to watch a match unless it’s a title decider or cup semi/final. This would push me to a pirate box for sure.
£5.49 max for me, especially on top of my existing sky subscription.
Title decider was last Sunday, mate.
Premier League title? Completed it mate.
Post by: Lsvilla on October 09, 2020, 06:29:11 PM
Without wanting to stir the pot I do think existing subscribers to Sky/BT or both either directly or through Virgin should be able to purchase these games at a cheaper price. By all means ask non subscribers for the £14.95 but I think £5 for existing subscribers is a fairer ask.I have a totally contrary view and think that those who would normally go to the games, ie: STH’s or members with a recent (2019/20 season) booking history of the clubs involved, should be the ones getting a discount on the box office price. In that way, if I want to watch Villa I am rewarded for the fact that I would ordinarily have made the effort to go anyway but for Covid, but if I want to watch a non-Villa match that isn’t part of my normal sky subscription I should pay a premium.
Post by: colin69 on October 09, 2020, 06:50:27 PM
When you consider I received e vouchers for £22 a game for the 6 games we missed on our season tickets, where I would be in the stadium soaking up the match day atmosphere I fail to see how they come up with £15. Should be half that in my opinion at most.
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 09, 2020, 06:52:38 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 09, 2020, 07:14:47 PM
Post by: Ad@m on October 09, 2020, 07:34:46 PM
Not saying it's right but I can imagine someone at the Premier League and Sky arguing it that way.
Post by: frank black on October 09, 2020, 08:43:08 PM
I'm sure they've rationalised it by saying a season of £15 games costs £570. That's about the average season ticket price but you get double the games.
Not saying it's right but I can imagine someone at the Premier League and Sky arguing it that way.
It’ll just encourage people to share the cost and break Covid rules and also illegally stream. IMO a lower price point would actually make them more money. Also the PPV model is more expensive for the not so big clubs supporters , as less of their games will be chosen as selected in the normal monthly subscription
Post by: andrew08 on October 09, 2020, 08:46:46 PM
Post by: CT on October 09, 2020, 08:54:40 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 09, 2020, 09:26:06 PM
Post by: OzVilla on October 09, 2020, 09:35:42 PM
Post by: Richard E on October 09, 2020, 09:38:07 PM
Somewhat amusingly, "West Brom v Burnley" is trending on twitter. People seem to think they could spend fifteen quid more wisely.
eg by paying someone to hammer red hot knitting needles through their eyeballs.
Post by: frank black on October 09, 2020, 09:39:39 PM
Post by: TonyD on October 09, 2020, 09:47:01 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 09, 2020, 10:53:19 PM
Somewhat amusingly, "West Brom v Burnley" is trending on twitter. People seem to think they could spend fifteen quid more wisely.
eg by paying someone to hammer red hot knitting needles through their eyeballs.
And that's the albion fans.
Post by: Risso on October 10, 2020, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 10, 2020, 02:02:12 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 10, 2020, 02:04:00 AM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 02:22:42 AM
Post by: Ben.H on October 10, 2020, 06:37:23 AM
Post by: Ad@m on October 10, 2020, 06:51:55 AM
Post by: Ads on October 10, 2020, 08:59:55 AM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 09:29:21 AM
Post by: Ads on October 10, 2020, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 10, 2020, 09:36:32 AM
The Premier League just spent £200m on agent's fees and more than a billion on transfer fees. Pleading poverty?! Trolololol.and clubs making redundancies of staff on the living wage is a bit of a disgrace too...
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 09:36:40 AM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 09:37:22 AM
The Premier League just spent £200m on agent's fees and more than a billion on transfer fees. Pleading poverty?! Trolololol.and clubs making redundancies of staff on the living wage is a bit of a disgrace too...
Not to mention dinosaur mascots.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 09:39:21 AM
Post by: Clampy on October 10, 2020, 10:06:06 AM
The Premier League just spent £200m on agent's fees and more than a billion on transfer fees. Pleading poverty?! Trolololol.and clubs making redundancies of staff on the living wage is a bit of a disgrace too...
Not to mention dinosaur mascots.
I hope he turned up to the redundancy consultation meeting in his costume just to take the piss.
Post by: Dave P on October 10, 2020, 10:13:18 AM
Leicester City v Aston Villa - Sunday 18th October 7:15pm (Sky Sports Box Office)
Aston Villa v Leeds United - Friday 23rd October 8pm (BT Sport Box Office)
Aston Villa v Southampton - Sunday 1st November 12pm (Sky Sports Box Office)
Is the Wolves game at home our only Saturday game since the restart?
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 10, 2020, 10:24:35 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 10, 2020, 10:31:34 AM
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 10, 2020, 10:32:31 AM
Post by: Chris Smith on October 10, 2020, 10:48:44 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on October 10, 2020, 11:15:50 AM
Leicester now Sunday, October 18 (7.15, Sky Box Office)
A 3:15am kick off for me again. Fucking hell. And against those bastards. And an 8am Monday morning start at work.
Just win Villa.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 10, 2020, 11:23:42 AM
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 10, 2020, 11:37:51 AM
But the point is if you’d paid for your season ticket you might or might not still be calling the clubs greedy bastards. The point is you aren’t and therefore they want to recover that revenue somehow. As long as I know for definite it isn’t going to the broadcasters I have less of an issue with it and everyone has a choice at the end of the day.There is an additional point though, that I and many like me chose not to ask the club for a refund on me and my kids season tickets, partly because I was happy to keep my money in the club. Now I’ve got all this bloody email vouchers that I can’t do a lot with from last seasons post lockdown games. Not the clubs fault that the pandemic is still going strong, but the vouchers at this moment in time are meaningless and yet the club would be happy for me to pay £15 a game!
I understand the argument that these are games that wouldn’t be on TV anyway, but I think they should of done something for season ticket holders and secondly £15 for anyone is too much, especially when people including in the club have a really uncertain future. A token gesture of a fiver probably wouldn’t of pissed everyone off so much, and still would of raised finance for the club
Post by: Ad@m on October 10, 2020, 11:49:18 AM
Post by: Chris Smith on October 10, 2020, 11:57:40 AM
Every time someone writes 'should of' or 'would of' an English teacher dies...😥
Really - should of, would of, should of.
Post by: Sdwbvf on October 10, 2020, 12:32:29 PM
Post by: eamonn on October 10, 2020, 12:47:46 PM
Post by: Bad English on October 10, 2020, 12:53:27 PM
No. It's all the Americanisms that have snuck in. We've gotten complacent and I'm really pissed.Every time someone writes 'should of' or 'would of' an English teacher dies...😥
Really - should of, would of, should of.
Post by: devilla on October 10, 2020, 01:12:14 PM
Every time someone writes 'should of' or 'would of' an English teacher dies...😥
Yes it's a pet hate of mine as well.
Post by: devilla on October 10, 2020, 01:18:55 PM
No. It's all the Americanisms that have snuck in. We've gotten complacent and I'm really pissed.Every time someone writes 'should of' or 'would of' an English teacher dies...😥
Really - should of, would of, should of.
;D
Post by: Holte132 on October 10, 2020, 01:44:43 PM
Every time someone writes 'should of' or 'would of' an English teacher dies...😥
'Off of' is a phrase I hate!
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 10, 2020, 01:48:00 PM
Post by: Ad@m on October 10, 2020, 01:49:55 PM
As a journalist for the Athletic has wrote, 'this is what happens when you get 20 millionaires in a room...'.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 10, 2020, 01:58:50 PM
Some of their logic appears to be that the Football League charges £10 a game and we're better than them so £15 sounds about right.
As a journalist for the Athletic has wrote, 'this is what happens when you get 20 millionaires in a room...'.
Ha, yeah, never thought of it like that. If I supported a lower league team I personally would tell Sky/BT to 'get in the f**king sea'.
Post by: Axl Rose on October 10, 2020, 02:21:11 PM
Surely not PPV in Japan? You volunteering to stream the game for us on your phone? 😃
Haha. Absolutely mate!
Post by: aldridgeboy on October 10, 2020, 02:38:04 PM
I think it’s business suicide.
Post by: spangley1812 on October 10, 2020, 03:25:10 PM
Sky are just going to drive everyone to IPTV.
I think it’s business suicide.
Its got nothing to do with SKY/BT........This is all down to the Premier League clubs, they chose this option, they chose the price and our club voted for it
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 10, 2020, 03:32:05 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on October 10, 2020, 03:41:54 PM
From what I can gather, the providers are covering their own costs and all the profits are going to the clubs.
Spot on mate
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 10, 2020, 03:45:29 PM
Post by: Edvard Remberg on October 10, 2020, 04:07:57 PM
Apparently Leicester were the only PL club that voted against the £15Honestly - it is easy to vote against when you already know the result. Win PR
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 10, 2020, 04:17:05 PM
Apparently Leicester were the only PL club that voted against the £15
Do we know if they thought it should be less, or more?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 07:19:51 PM
Neither sky or BT are benefiting from the Ppv service. The clubs have a horrendous income shortfall from no fans.
They’re trying to recoup probably about a third of that through this scheme which is optional. The only point I can get is ones who’ve already paid for their season ticket that’s fair enough. The clubs will need to find a way of ensuring part of that expense is repaid to watch these games.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 07:24:09 PM
Post by: Ad@m on October 10, 2020, 07:47:59 PM
So I'd be surprised if clubs make more than £150k a game out of this which is absolute peanuts to them.
On the other hand, we're heading into a period of relatively mass unemployment and paying £15 to watch your team when you've already paid for Sky is going to be a stretch for people. Yes, people have saved money on not going to the ground but you're comparing apples with pears there.
It's just a massively unnecessary own goal from the Premier League - they're almost doing it to make a point rather than it actually making a financial difference to them.
My greater worry is whether this is the largest clubs testing the water for individual TV deals in the future. Then we are fucked.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 10, 2020, 07:48:05 PM
Whatever the question, the motive is money with top flight football.
Post by: danno on October 10, 2020, 07:50:49 PM
I’m still not getting the fundamental point of the objections. These games would not ordinarily be shown as live games as part of the usual tv package.
Value, or lack thereof.
Sat 17th October. Now TV day pass £9.99 = Two premier league games and everything on Sky sports ( F1 boxing cricket the lot) for 24 hours.
Or £14.50. One premier league game and three (possibly four) hours of content.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 07:56:57 PM
Fast forward to the last home game of the season and crowds are allowed back on in their droves. Are you going to all pile on here and go on about what a rip off the price was against Chelsea? A Match not televised ‘LIVE’ because we will have won the title three games before.
Post by: Ad@m on October 10, 2020, 08:03:10 PM
They’re losing £5m a month though. Money those attending and buying merchandise were happy to pay before?
Again, you're comparing apples with pears. Going down the match is a completely different experience and for most is about sharing the experience with friends add it is the football itself.
On the other hand, charging £15 to watch a game alone in your front room, which makes sod all difference to the clubs in reality is just stupid.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 08:04:59 PM
Post by: danno on October 10, 2020, 08:10:10 PM
It would still be a rip off, but it would be closer to what some people pay already.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 10, 2020, 08:12:55 PM
And whilst the clubs have struggled, vast swathes of their support are struggling much more, watching their jobs and livelihoods disappear.
I'd have much more sympathy for this move if there was some evidence clubs were really fucked, but looking at the transfer market, that doesn't appear to be the case.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 08:22:00 PM
So there is a choice. You pay and give a little bit of that lost revenue back to the club or you continue to expect the game free of charge - which as we all know is simply not sustainable in this day and age.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 08:24:59 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 10, 2020, 08:26:41 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 08:30:11 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 10, 2020, 08:35:12 PM
:-*
Post by: danno on October 10, 2020, 08:44:39 PM
For games not selected by SKY, I can pay £14.50 for three hours of coverage and Jack Woodward on commentary.
Everybody does have a choice you're absolutely right, but paying £4 for a cake one week then £6 for half a cake the week after is not going to sit well with anybody.
People are going to complain if they think something is bad value, wasn't it £30 for that league cup game last season? everybody had a choice then too.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on October 10, 2020, 08:49:57 PM
Post by: danno on October 10, 2020, 08:52:38 PM
I pay for a sky subscription. To include football and cricket coverage. Every year they say 128 live matches then god knows what cricket coverage. That is all I expect to receive. Not every villa game as much as I’d love it. Fulham away would never have been shown under any other circumstances other than the prevailing ones that exist. It’s a total disaster whichever way you look at it.
I honestly believe many people are willing to pay extra, and on a match by match basis but not at £14.50 a pop.
Post by: Sdwbvf on October 10, 2020, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: Gareth on October 10, 2020, 09:06:01 PM
Anything like these additional charges are going to encourage gathering in pubs / gathering in houses to only pay one £15.
Post by: frank black on October 10, 2020, 09:28:51 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 10, 2020, 09:34:44 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 10, 2020, 09:55:04 PM
Post by: darren woolley on October 10, 2020, 10:01:12 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 10, 2020, 11:11:41 PM
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on October 10, 2020, 11:20:19 PM
i.ve only got BT sports these days and now and again get NOW TV to watch sky sports
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 11, 2020, 08:05:36 AM
am i being thick here but can't you watch games on your owns club TV ?
i.ve only got BT sports these days and now and again get NOW TV to watch sky sports
No, they don't, and probably can't broadcast league games in-house.
Post by: olaftab on October 11, 2020, 09:28:11 AM
But once again I come back to the point. There’s a choice. That ground would be full without this pandemic. They want to recoup some money of the millions they’ve lost. I won’t be paying for it. I would therefore never have seen that game anyway.I agree with this. If your match is not selected for subscription TV and then pay for it to watch. That is what you would do normally by going to the ground.
So there is a choice. You pay and give a little bit of that lost revenue back to the club or you continue to expect the game free of charge - which as we all know is simply not sustainable in this day and age.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 11, 2020, 09:50:09 AM
I’ll be watching illegal streams anyway, the hi-tech equivalent of crawling in to the ground under the turnstiles
Post by: exigo on October 11, 2020, 10:17:54 AM
Post by: wolfman999 on October 11, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
Post by: sid1964 on October 12, 2020, 07:33:03 AM
There is no way I would pay £15 per game
Post by: frank black on October 12, 2020, 07:43:04 AM
The pricing is obviously an issue, and more of one depending on your individual circumstances, but my biggest problem with this is the random nature of the whole set up. As a Villa, Albion or Fulham fan, to see all my teams games in October/ early November, it will cost me gbp 44.85 but a West Ham or Citeh fan, it won’t cost me extra as their games are all selected for Sky or BT. Less fashionable clubs such as Burnley, Fulham etc. will never be selected as much as Liverpool, Man Ure, Arsenal etc. so their fans will always end up being charged more.
This in a nutshell is how I feel about this situation. I want the price point lowered and an assurance that the PPV games will be spread out over the remainder of the season (which I know won’t happen, as sky won’t accept this).
Post by: Dave P on October 12, 2020, 08:38:56 AM
The pricing is obviously an issue, and more of one depending on your individual circumstances, but my biggest problem with this is the random nature of the whole set up. As a Villa, Albion or Fulham fan, to see all my teams games in October/ early November, it will cost me gbp 44.85 but a West Ham or Citeh fan, it won’t cost me extra as their games are all selected for Sky or BT. Less fashionable clubs such as Burnley, Fulham etc. will never be selected as much as Liverpool, Man Ure, Arsenal etc. so their fans will always end up being charged more.
This in a nutshell is how I feel about this situation. I want the price point lowered and an assurance that the PPV games will be spread out over the remainder of the season (which I know won’t happen, as sky won’t accept this).
The current round of televised games were picked before this announcement. You can bet your bottom dollar that the next games chosen for TV will ensure a few PPV for Liverpool, Man U et al.
Post by: Drummond on October 12, 2020, 08:58:23 AM
The pricing is obviously an issue, and more of one depending on your individual circumstances, but my biggest problem with this is the random nature of the whole set up. As a Villa, Albion or Fulham fan, to see all my teams games in October/ early November, it will cost me gbp 44.85 but a West Ham or Citeh fan, it won’t cost me extra as their games are all selected for Sky or BT. Less fashionable clubs such as Burnley, Fulham etc. will never be selected as much as Liverpool, Man Ure, Arsenal etc. so their fans will always end up being charged more.
This in a nutshell is how I feel about this situation. I want the price point lowered and an assurance that the PPV games will be spread out over the remainder of the season (which I know won’t happen, as sky won’t accept this).
The current round of televised games were picked before this announcement. You can bet your bottom dollar that the next games chosen for TV will ensure a few PPV for Liverpool, Man U et al.
I thought that initially, but thinking about it, given that those two have such big followings, I reckon the TV companies may decide to leave things as they are so as not to affect advertising revenue. And so that fewer people moan. (given how many ex players etc are now pundits it's ripe for criticism as they look out for their own.)
Post by: sid1964 on October 12, 2020, 09:03:44 AM
I think it is this month when the Villa players get all there money back that they "gave up" to help the club pay all its staff during furlough
I read yesterday that Southampton wanted to give their season ticket holders free access to their games that would be shown on PPV - now that would be a good idea!
Post by: Ad@m on October 12, 2020, 09:04:29 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2020, 10:08:59 AM
I read yesterday that Southampton wanted to give their season ticket holders free access to their games that would be shown on PPV - now that would be a good idea!
Are Southampton one of the clubs that had already taken money off supporters for 2020/21 STs ?
Post by: Drummond on October 12, 2020, 10:10:46 AM
I read yesterday that Southampton wanted to give their season ticket holders free access to their games that would be shown on PPV - now that would be a good idea!
Are Southampton one of the clubs that had already taken money off supporters for 2020/21 STs ?
They voted to charge everyone too. So they want to shaft their own fans that aren't season ticket holders.
The game is truly getting to be so far up itself it's scary.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 12, 2020, 02:16:28 PM
Post by: London Villan on October 16, 2020, 06:28:41 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 16, 2020, 07:08:06 PM
Anyone know if you can buy box office game on Now TV?
It looks like you can, but there might be some limits as to what device you can use to actually watch it.
https://www.sky.com/help/diagnostics/box-office/streaming-box-office-events-on-other-devices
Post by: Nev on October 17, 2020, 02:07:10 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 18, 2020, 08:46:24 AM
Post by: AV82EC on October 18, 2020, 08:48:43 AM
Am I a bad person or a sell out if I decide to pay the £15 tonight?
Neither, it’s a free country just do what your own conscience dictates.
Post by: Ad@m on October 18, 2020, 08:54:58 AM
Am I a bad person or a sell out if I decide to pay the £15 tonight?
Each to their own.
I won't be paying £15 for Villa v Leicester though!
Post by: Richard E on October 18, 2020, 09:16:03 AM
Am I a bad person or a sell out if I decide to pay the £15 tonight?
It is not for any of us to judge you on that, but you will burn in the fires of hell for all eternity if you do.
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 18, 2020, 09:21:44 AM
The issue is that I like nfl and golf so unless you have sky sports you are pretty limited in watching those
I will be paying as it would normally cost a lot more to actually attend the games
Post by: Drummond on October 18, 2020, 10:09:57 AM
Am I a bad person or a sell out if I decide to pay the £15 tonight?
It is not for any of us to judge you on that, but you will burn in the fires of hell for all eternity if you do.
I figured I'm going there anyway...
However, maybe I should just go to the pub.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 18, 2020, 11:31:01 AM
I actually would prefer to pay per match basis that the monthly subscription as I only watch villa games.
The issue is that I like nfl and golf so unless you have sky sports you are pretty limited in watching those
I will be paying as it would normally cost a lot more to actually attend the games
I'm the same, I don't watch anybody or anything else with more than a passing interest these days. I had a Now month pass that served me quite well. It's about to expire and I had renewed at a discount, but even that meant we'd have to be on Sky 3 times a month for it to be worth it. I might feel differently come the business end of the season, but that's cancelled and I will be paying this evening.
Post by: Drummond on October 18, 2020, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: WilliamStanding on October 18, 2020, 08:12:48 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 19, 2020, 02:00:39 PM
Post by: Dave P on October 19, 2020, 02:02:54 PM
Post by: AV82EC on October 19, 2020, 02:40:42 PM
I paid for it and because we won it feels like money well spent. I am also likely to pay for the match on Friday. Reading some comments here and elsewhere, am I a mug/immoral or both for doing this?
Why do you give a fuck what anyone else thinks of whether you paid or not? It’s your decision, what anyone else thinks is irrelevant.
And I’m of the view that I’d have been paying £30+ to watch it in person so £14.95 seems like a snip. As long as the clubs get a good proportion of that money I’ve also no issue with Sky/BT taking a broadcasters fee to get the thing out there. Others disagree and think it’s immoral, fair enough.
Post by: Chris Smith on October 19, 2020, 02:48:04 PM
I paid for it and because we won it feels like money well spent. I am also likely to pay for the match on Friday. Reading some comments here and elsewhere, am I a mug/immoral or both for doing this?
Why do you give a fuck what anyone else thinks of whether you paid or not? It’s your decision, what anyone else thinks is irrelevant.
And I’m of the view that I’d have been paying £30+ to watch it in person so £14.95 seems like a snip. As long as the clubs get a good proportion of that money I’ve also no issue with Sky/BT taking a broadcasters fee to get the thing out there. Others disagree and think it’s immoral, fair enough.
That’s the view I took too, just see it as paying for this rather than my season ticket.
Post by: hipkiss92 on October 19, 2020, 02:49:25 PM
I'm surprised how many pubs are advertising the PPV games. Would they only have to pay the £14.95 also or is there a premium to broadcast it in a pub etc?
No extra charge for the pubs, included in their Sky / BT Business contracts.
Post by: Dr Butler on October 19, 2020, 02:49:48 PM
I'm surprised how many pubs are advertising the PPV games. Would they only have to pay the £14.95 also or is there a premium to broadcast it in a pub etc?
they are free I believe Dave P, the landlord of our village local just rang SKY and they said yep that is fine and just activated his PPV channels.
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Dave P on October 19, 2020, 02:57:30 PM
I'm surprised how many pubs are advertising the PPV games. Would they only have to pay the £14.95 also or is there a premium to broadcast it in a pub etc?
they are free I believe Dave P, the landlord of our village local just rang SKY and they said yep that is fine and just activated his PPV channels.
UTV
The Doc
Ah that will be why. Thank you.
Post by: Nev on October 19, 2020, 03:00:48 PM
Of course, they will be waiting for me to mention last night but as ever I will underplay it and make them even more angry.
* sits down and sips pint quietly *
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 19, 2020, 03:02:07 PM
I paid for it and because we won it feels like money well spent. I am also likely to pay for the match on Friday. Reading some comments here and elsewhere, am I a mug/immoral or both for doing this?
Why do you give a fuck what anyone else thinks of whether you paid or not? It’s your decision, what anyone else thinks is irrelevant.
And I’m of the view that I’d have been paying £30+ to watch it in person so £14.95 seems like a snip. As long as the clubs get a good proportion of that money I’ve also no issue with Sky/BT taking a broadcasters fee to get the thing out there. Others disagree and think it’s immoral, fair enough.
Fair point. I was just seeking validation I wasn't the only one!
Was on Reddit earlier and everyone to a man/woman was saying how outrageous the charge was and no one would pay it. Seemed like I was massively out of step. I even paid a tenner to watch us lose to Stoke as well!
Post by: Villa Lew on October 22, 2020, 10:09:53 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 22, 2020, 10:39:48 PM
If you think it's expensive to watch Villa, it's gonna cost you £19.95 to watch UFC load of absolute garbage.
Tbf that's pretty pricey to watch Uxbridge games.
Post by: Dazvillain on October 23, 2020, 06:21:42 PM
Spammers, 3 games !!
more ppv
Post by: Villa Lew on October 23, 2020, 07:12:57 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 23, 2020, 07:50:02 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 29, 2020, 05:21:01 PM
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had none.
Disgraceful.
Post by: WilliamStanding on October 29, 2020, 05:23:39 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 29, 2020, 05:30:57 PM
There are plenty of decent streams.
There may well be. However, there are many fans who don't want to break the law. Many more who don't know how to get a stream or how not to get stuck with millions of pop-ups and spam etc.
It's wrong.
Post by: wolfman999 on October 29, 2020, 05:50:13 PM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Post by: CT on October 29, 2020, 06:03:12 PM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
It’s all gone quiet now after SKY and BT were saying this “wasn’t a good look” and even Mike Ashley said it was wrong. I reckon they’ll keep quiet and hope it will all blow over and people start paying up after the initial resistance.
I miss football massively, but I won’t pay a penny towards this. Even if it means I get a stream that froze for the first time when Ross Barkley hit his shot towards goal against Leicester! I didn’t find out until a minute later that we’d scored!
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 29, 2020, 06:06:00 PM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Is Sky free, then?
Post by: devilla on October 29, 2020, 06:33:24 PM
Gits.
Post by: WilliamStanding on October 29, 2020, 06:36:49 PM
Post by: wolfman999 on October 29, 2020, 06:56:16 PM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Is Sky free, then?
I think we all know we’re talking about the PPV aspect specifically don’t we?
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 29, 2020, 07:04:42 PM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Is Sky free, then?
I think we all know we’re talking about the PPV aspect specifically don’t we?
We are, but to say others pay nothing isn't correct.
Post by: andyh on October 29, 2020, 07:21:37 PM
Well, it seems to me that morale of the nation is still fucking shit.
Where are the representations for free or ‘non rip off’ football now ?
Post by: AV82EC on October 30, 2020, 07:22:54 AM
What really sticks in my craw is all the guff and bollocks that surrounded project restart and having football aired for the ‘morale of the nation’ even giving it away for free to the BBC.
Well, it seems to me that morale of the nation is still fucking shit.
Where are the representations for free or ‘non rip off’ football now ?
Simple answer, theres footballers wages that need paying.
Post by: Sdwbvf on October 30, 2020, 08:04:00 AM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Is Sky free, then?
I think we all know we’re talking about the PPV aspect specifically don’t we?
We are, but to say others pay nothing isn't correct.
I pay monthly and I'm getting virtually nothing for it. One game in November when the sky six get loads. Soak their plastics for the money. They might get more.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 30, 2020, 08:08:19 AM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Is Sky free, then?
I think we all know we’re talking about the PPV aspect specifically don’t we?
We are, but to say others pay nothing isn't correct.
I pay monthly and I'm getting virtually nothing for it. One game in November when the sky six get loads. Soak their plastics for the money. They might get more.
Then why on earth are you paying it?
Post by: Sdwbvf on October 30, 2020, 08:15:19 AM
Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Is Sky free, then?
I think we all know we’re talking about the PPV aspect specifically don’t we?
We are, but to say others pay nothing isn't correct.
I pay monthly and I'm getting virtually nothing for it. One game in November when the sky six get loads. Soak their plastics for the money. They might get more.
Then why on earth are you paying it?
Cos its half price and you know that month i cancel is the month we get picked for all 4!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 30, 2020, 09:02:55 AM
My, erm, friend would like to know. He’s in his 50’s and a bit of a technophobe.
Post by: London Villan on October 30, 2020, 09:24:25 AM
Post by: luke95 on October 30, 2020, 10:10:13 AM
Is it possible to hook a stream from a phone to a smart TV?If it's a smart phone you can do it wireless via smart view
My, erm, friend would like to know. He’s in his 50’s and a bit of a technophobe.
Or try a screen mirroring app
Post by: four fornicholl on October 30, 2020, 11:16:33 AM
My LG smart TV has web browser, stream straight to TV.Is it possible to hook a stream from a phone to a smart TV?If it's a smart phone you can do it wireless via smart view
My, erm, friend would like to know. He’s in his 50’s and a bit of a technophobe.
Or try a screen mirroring app
Post by: Lsvilla on October 30, 2020, 11:25:50 AM
Is that right about the share of the money generated ? I thought it went to the clubs involved in the game.Arsenal on a Sunday night PPV.
Arseholes. We've now had to pay for 4 matches when other clubs have had
Disgraceful.
This is what’s pissing me off the most. We are expected to keep paying up while others pay nothing yet the money is divided between all the premier league clubs.
Fucking angry about the whole setup.
Oh well, I assume therefore that those teams with the largest stadia will be sharing their gate receipts around when fans are allowed back in........
Post by: luke95 on October 30, 2020, 12:13:51 PM
My LG smart TV has web browser, stream straight to TV.Is it possible to hook a stream from a phone to a smart TV?If it's a smart phone you can do it wireless via smart view
My, erm, friend would like to know. He’s in his 50’s and a bit of a technophobe.
Or try a screen mirroring app
Yes of course. Get so used to using phone for tinternet .
Post by: devilla on October 31, 2020, 08:25:02 PM
My LG smart TV has web browser, stream straight to TV.Is it possible to hook a stream from a phone to a smart TV?If it's a smart phone you can do it wireless via smart view
My, erm, friend would like to know. He’s in his 50’s and a bit of a technophobe.
Or try a screen mirroring app
Yes of course. Get so used to using phone for tinternet .
You can cast itto the TV from the chrome browser if you get a Google Chromecast.
Post by: Nunkin1965 on October 31, 2020, 08:44:38 PM
My LG smart TV has web browser, stream straight to TV.Is it possible to hook a stream from a phone to a smart TV?
My, erm, friend would like to know. He’s in his 50’s and a bit of a technophobe.
I tried watching through my LG for the Leeds game and just couldn’t get any sort of feed on any of the links.
As soon as I used my link on my iPhone it was fine.
Any idea why this happened.
If it's a smart phone you can do it wireless via smart view
Or try a screen mirroring app
Post by: Dave P on November 13, 2020, 05:07:50 PM
Villa v Brighton on Saturday 21st November at 3pm is to be shown live on BT Sport.
Post by: andyh on November 13, 2020, 05:09:30 PM
STOP THE PRESS!!!! VILLA ARE PLAYING ON SATURDAY AT 3PM!!!!!!3pm on a Saturday ??
Villa v Brighton on Saturday 21st November at 3pm is to be shown live on BT Sport.
It’ll never catch on.
Post by: Dave P on November 13, 2020, 05:10:17 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 13, 2020, 05:13:20 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 13, 2020, 05:51:55 PM
Post by: colin69 on November 13, 2020, 06:43:10 PM
£25 for a month would be great if we were on 3 or 4 times in the month but not for one game.
Oh for the good old days of 3 TV channels and free sport.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 15, 2020, 01:56:58 PM
Surely if BT were to have a day pass and a week pass option like NowTV more people would buy them.
£25 for a month would be great if we were on 3 or 4 times in the month but not for one game.
Oh for the good old days of 3 TV channels and free sport.
In these times of football spectating captivity, I must commend BT on their continuing inability to part me from my money.
By the way, colin, Now have binned the week pass.
Post by: johnc on November 24, 2020, 10:43:34 AM
Post by: Dave P on November 24, 2020, 10:53:22 AM
The Wolves game is till down for 3pm on Saturday 12th. Is it too late to be changed from this now?
Not at all. They haven't made a decision on the Newcastle game the week before yet.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 24, 2020, 10:56:34 AM
Post by: johnc on November 24, 2020, 10:57:33 AM
Post by: Villa Lew on November 24, 2020, 12:50:13 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on November 26, 2020, 04:17:27 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55071938
Post by: eamonn on November 26, 2020, 05:23:09 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on November 26, 2020, 05:26:49 PM
Post by: Ad@m on November 26, 2020, 05:33:24 PM
Our next two against West Ham and Newcastle are on Sky. Not sure on the mid-December ones.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2020/november/December-fixture-details-confirmed/
Post by: exigo on November 26, 2020, 05:51:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 26, 2020, 05:55:42 PM
Post by: eamonn on November 26, 2020, 06:04:49 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 26, 2020, 06:14:03 PM
2 day turn around after Palace to away at Chelsea....what would you do ?
Chelsea have the same, they play Arsenal when we play Palace. I've seen some of their fans suggesting using their full squad and playing two different sides, including some wags suggesting (probably more in a dig at their near neighbours, but I'll take it) that they "Rest the big names against Arsenal for the big test against Villa..."
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 26, 2020, 06:15:49 PM
2 day turn around after Palace to away at Chelsea....what would you do ?
Play the strongest team available. Same as we did against Liverpool and Arsenal. Barkley can't play anyway so bound to have some fresh legs in midfield.
Post by: Nev on November 26, 2020, 06:27:39 PM
Villa v Palace live on BBC1 on Boxing Day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55071938
'Sake. About time we had a match free to air but at 3pm on the busiest racing day of the year?
Post by: Villa Lew on November 26, 2020, 08:11:12 PM
Villa v Palace live on BBC1 on Boxing Day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55071938
Historic day for the Beeb
Post by: OCD on November 27, 2020, 12:00:27 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on December 01, 2020, 05:12:42 AM
Villa v Palace live on BBC1 on Boxing Day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55071938
'Sake. About time we had a match free to air but at 3pm on the busiest racing day of the year?
That's what I thought, Nev. My first visit to VP was on the day after Boxing Day in 1966 against Sunderland. We had played at Roker Park the day before, as was the custom back then.
Post by: aldridgeboy on December 01, 2020, 11:43:11 AM
Post by: eamonn on December 01, 2020, 12:15:32 PM
Post by: Ad@m on December 01, 2020, 01:23:28 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 01, 2020, 01:30:01 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 01, 2020, 01:30:02 PM
Is there a precedent for postponing games at an ELITE LEVEL ( i.e not Raith Rovers v Cowdenbeath) cos a squad has been Covid'd to feck?
Orient-Spurs in the cup and Spurs got a bye. That was really due to Spurs being in europe and there being no midweek before xmas to replay.
It's different with us and Newcastle not being in europe so wouldn't shock me if it was postponed. However similar case in Spain a few weeks back and game had to be played:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/nov/09/ravaged-by-covid-and-beaten-by-real-sociedad-granadas-cautionary-tale
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 01, 2020, 01:32:22 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2020, 01:45:47 PM
Aston Villa v Liverpool (19:45 GMT) - Live on BT Sport
Post by: andyh on December 09, 2020, 02:27:16 PM
Hmmm, I wonder who that will be?
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2020, 02:55:14 PM
Post by: OCD on December 09, 2020, 09:40:22 PM
Post by: Ad@m on December 11, 2020, 08:01:14 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 12, 2020, 12:17:43 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50976228#tab-Line-ups
Post by: Richie on December 15, 2020, 01:33:12 PM
If you haven’t got Amazon Prime, sign up for it (think they even offer a 30 day free trail). That will give you the Burnley and Chelsea game over Xmas and you can cancel then if you don’t want to carry on the subscription.
Post by: Richie on December 15, 2020, 01:42:46 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 28, 2020, 02:51:50 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 22, 2021, 11:58:27 PM
Post by: AV82EC on January 25, 2021, 03:15:49 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on January 25, 2021, 03:17:46 PM
Not sure if this should be in Tech Support but if I have a NowTV monthly sky mobile pass (£5.99...yes I'm a cheapskate) is there anyway of mirroring/casting that to a TV?
Long HDMI cable ?
Post by: TelfordVilla on January 25, 2021, 04:11:29 PM
Not sure if this should be in Tech Support but if I have a NowTV monthly sky mobile pass (£5.99...yes I'm a cheapskate) is there anyway of mirroring/casting that to a TV?have you got a now tv box or a roku dongle ?
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 01, 2021, 09:16:13 PM
Post by: LukeJames on February 01, 2021, 09:18:20 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 01, 2021, 09:25:36 PM
Post by: curiousorange on February 02, 2021, 08:50:56 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 02, 2021, 09:02:01 AM
When on the telly I would like the Saturday at 1230, get it out the way and you have the rest of the day to yourself. Well, they would be if pesky BT didn't have the rights to those games as I don't have BT.
So, I will stick with 3pm/5.30pm Saturday or just about any Sunday kick off that is on BBC/Sky or Amazon please.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 02, 2021, 09:16:11 AM
I dislike the Monday match, since in my mind we always tend to be terrible. No idea if the stats bear that out.
This season's results:
Chelsea 1 Villa 1 (though this was a Bank Holiday game so not a Monday night one)
West Ham 2 Villa 1
Fulham 0 Villa 3
Villa 1 Sheff Utd 0
So Monday results are roughly on a par with our results, generally. I do share your general concern about them and can think of a couple of very bleak Monday nights in particular.
Post by: Drummond on February 02, 2021, 01:25:12 PM
Actually going to the match an evening kick-off is best for atmosphere, but 3pm is pretty good....again the 4pm is a nothing time as it disrupts every part of the day.
Post by: Aldridge Villa on February 02, 2021, 02:31:38 PM
Post by: in exile on February 02, 2021, 02:34:39 PM
Detest televised weekend lunchtime kick offs. Too early for a beer.Wait until after and celebrate another win.
Post by: Gerrin on February 02, 2021, 02:42:03 PM
Detest televised weekend lunchtime kick offs. Too early for a beer.
Never too early!
I hate the Saturday 8pm ones too. Loving these 6pm weekday ones in the current climate though.
Post by: hipkiss92 on February 02, 2021, 02:56:34 PM
I dislike the Monday match, since in my mind we always tend to be terrible. No idea if the stats bear that out.
This season's results:
Chelsea 1 Villa 1 (though this was a Bank Holiday game so not a Monday night one)
West Ham 2 Villa 1
Fulham 0 Villa 3
Villa 1 Sheff Utd 0
So Monday results are roughly on a par with our results, generally. I do share your general concern about them and can think of a couple of very bleak Monday nights in particular.
Until the West Ham away game, i think we'd won every game played after 2pm on a Sunday, and lost every game played before.
Post by: LeeB on February 02, 2021, 03:06:07 PM
I detest the 4pm ish kick-offs. They fall right in the family time part of the day, tea etc. So I can't sit down and relax to watch it. Evening kick-offs are by far the best and Sunday is my new favourite.
Actually going to the match an evening kick-off is best for atmosphere, but 3pm is pretty good....again the 4pm is a nothing time as it disrupts every part of the day.
Agreed on all these points, the tea time games are a right pain, I can't watch them properly. Lunchtime are Blues as well.
**Ha ha, the filter still works
Post by: Drummond on February 02, 2021, 03:55:44 PM
Detest televised weekend lunchtime kick offs. Too early for a beer.
Never too early!
I hate the Saturday 8pm ones too. Loving these 6pm weekday ones in the current climate though.
6pm makes it a bit of a rush home from work and then there's kids bedtime to negotiate too. However, it works out ok if Villa are early and Sheff Utd (the other half's team) are on late as we tag team it. I'm not properly settled for a beer though.
Post by: Luffbralion on February 02, 2021, 05:00:58 PM
Post by: Dr Butler on February 02, 2021, 05:08:21 PM
Anyone know if Amazon Prime will get another round of games? Apart from Villa, of course, and "Sunderland till I die" I never watch or use it and I'm sure if I cancel Jeff Bezos will manage to scrape by.
I was wondering this too...
UTV
The Doc
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 02, 2021, 05:08:59 PM
Looking at our stats, we seem to be shite in February, so best to move our games to then.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 02, 2021, 05:10:37 PM
Post by: LukeJames on February 02, 2021, 06:13:07 PM
Prime seem to be showing Saints v Wolves on 14th Feb. Can't see anything else listed for them.
Chippy tea and the match it is then for any Dingle valentine birds.
Post by: Gerrin on February 02, 2021, 06:27:59 PM
Anyone know if Amazon Prime will get another round of games? Apart from Villa, of course, and "Sunderland till I die" I never watch or use it and I'm sure if I cancel Jeff Bezos will manage to scrape by.
There's some excellent content on Prime. Better than Netflix imo.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 02, 2021, 11:55:50 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 03, 2021, 12:02:48 AM
Prime seem to be showing Saints v Wolves on 14th Feb. Can't see anything else listed for them.Great. I will sit the Mrs down and watch it together. It's a treat for her.
Post by: OCD on February 03, 2021, 11:52:24 AM
Post by: Tristandacuhna on February 19, 2021, 08:41:13 PM
Matty Cash injury lay off now goes from potential 4 games to 6 due to rearranged games in march.
wed March 3rd Blades away ko 6pm postponed from march 20th due to blades in fa cup
sun March 21st Spurs home ko 19:30.
Then a heap of players lunge into covid red zones for world cup qualifying for 2 week international break
Post by: Villa Lew on February 20, 2021, 10:19:51 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 20, 2021, 10:33:07 AM
Not sure why weekend of 13th not done yet. Waiting for who gets through in Europa maybe?
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 03, 2021, 08:38:00 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 03, 2021, 09:56:03 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on March 03, 2021, 10:16:08 PM
Post by: OCD on March 04, 2021, 12:36:41 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 04, 2021, 04:42:11 PM
Post by: exigo on March 04, 2021, 06:00:54 PM
8pm on a Friday night is a shit time for us to be playing.
Not when we're at home, under the lights, and everyone's been in town for a few beers after knocking off early for the bank holiday weekend. The game against Everton last season was as loud as I've heard Villa Park since the heady European nights.
Post by: London Villan on March 04, 2021, 06:57:52 PM
Post by: JuanMartinez on March 04, 2021, 06:59:56 PM
Post by: OCD on March 04, 2021, 07:10:44 PM
8pm on a Friday night is a shit time for us to be playing.
Not when we're at home, under the lights, and everyone's been in town for a few beers after knocking off early for the bank holiday weekend. The game against Everton last season was as loud as I've heard Villa Park since the heady European nights.
Right now its a crap time (purely from a selfish point of view). Under normal circumstances it would be fine, especially if we win it as LV says.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 05, 2021, 09:06:16 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 05, 2021, 09:14:34 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 05, 2021, 09:27:11 AM
Sky: P 12 W 7 D2 L3
Sky PPV: P3 W 2 D0 L1
BT: P9 W3 D0 L6
BT PPV: P1 W0 D0 L1
Amazon: P1 W0 D1 L0
BBC: P1 W1 D0 L0
Points per game (also allocating points per game to cup matches for the sake of consistency):
Sky (subscription and PPV): 1.87
BT (subscription and PPV): 0.90
In other words, fuck off BT!
Post by: Drummond on March 05, 2021, 09:36:17 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 14, 2021, 04:10:12 PM
Our record (I think this is right though we may have played more than one on Amazon?):
Sky: P 12 W 7 D2 L3
Sky PPV: P3 W 2 D0 L1
BT: P9 W3 D0 L6
BT PPV: P1 W0 D0 L1
Amazon: P1 W0 D1 L0
BBC: P1 W1 D0 L0
Points per game (also allocating points per game to cup matches for the sake of consistency):
Sky (subscription and PPV): 1.87
BT (subscription and PPV): 0.90
In other words, fuck off BT!
This post is immense! Love the stats!
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 14, 2021, 04:15:55 PM
Our record (I think this is right though we may have played more than one on Amazon?):
Sky: P 13 W 7 D3 L3
Sky PPV: P3 W 2 D0 L1
BT: P10 W3 D1 L6
BT PPV: P1 W0 D0 L1
Amazon: P1 W0 D1 L0
BBC: P1 W1 D0 L0
Carabao Cup Live PPV: P2 W1 D0 L1
Points per game (also allocating points per game to cup matches for the sake of consistency):
Sky (subscription and PPV): 1.875
BT (subscription and PPV): 0.909
In other words, fuck off BT!
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 16, 2021, 07:59:21 PM
Saturday 3rd April
8pm Aston Villa Vs Fulham (Sky Sports)
So the Villa match over Easter weekend is Saturday not Easter day
Saturday 10th April
3pm Liverpool v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
A 3pm Saturday kick off!
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 16, 2021, 11:22:46 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on March 21, 2021, 06:05:05 PM
Post by: Holte132 on March 21, 2021, 06:15:40 PM
Announcing:
Saturday 3rd April
8pm Aston Villa Vs Fulham (Sky Sports)
So the Villa match over Easter weekend is Saturday not Easter day
Saturday 10th April
3pm Liverpool v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
A 3pm Saturday kick off!
3pm Saturday kick off? That will never catch on!
Post by: JuanMartinez on March 21, 2021, 09:02:55 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on March 22, 2021, 04:19:00 PM
FFS!!
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 22, 2021, 04:34:46 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 22, 2021, 04:49:04 PM
Fulham now Sunday 4th 4:30 pm.
FFS!!
We're all locked down, what does it matter when ?!
Post by: Pete3206 on March 22, 2021, 04:58:36 PM
Fulham now Sunday 4th 4:30 pm.
FFS!!
We're all locked down, what does it matter when ?!
Nowt I suppose.
Post by: VillaBoy_23 on March 22, 2021, 06:11:36 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 22, 2021, 07:24:32 PM
Post by: FailsworthVillan on March 22, 2021, 07:31:43 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 22, 2021, 07:54:33 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on March 22, 2021, 10:22:29 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 22, 2021, 10:36:41 PM
Why has it been moved so late in the day?
Something to do with the teams in europe apparently. Some were due to play on the Sunday but now been moved to the Saturday.
Post by: eamonn on March 26, 2021, 03:34:31 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on March 26, 2021, 03:43:37 PM
Any idea when the postponed home Everton game will be rescheduled? Weekend April 17th/18th surely the most logical choice with it being FA Cup Semi-Final weekend and no programme of league games.
Unfortunately not there is a programme of league games and Everton are at home to Spurs that weekend.
Post by: eamonn on March 26, 2021, 03:54:47 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on March 26, 2021, 04:03:47 PM
Oh...really? I just checked our remaining fixtures and that weekend was free...Because we were due to play Man City
Post by: eamonn on March 26, 2021, 04:44:50 PM
Post by: JuanMartinez on March 26, 2021, 04:56:08 PM
Post by: rougegorge on March 30, 2021, 03:49:55 PM
Post by: Drummond on March 30, 2021, 03:51:38 PM
West Brom Sunday 26th at 7pm BT
Post by: JuanMartinez on March 30, 2021, 04:26:15 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on March 30, 2021, 06:02:35 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 30, 2021, 09:31:35 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 30, 2021, 09:40:58 PM
Man City Wed 21st 8.15 on SkyIsn't 25th April the Sunday?
West Brom Sunday 26th at 7pm BT
Post by: JuanMartinez on March 30, 2021, 09:42:15 PM
Man City Wed 21st 8.15 on SkyIsn't 25th April the Sunday?
West Brom Sunday 26th at 7pm BT
Correct Sunday 25th April.
Post by: eamonn on April 12, 2021, 09:12:17 PM
We're running out of midweeks to fit in the Everton home game. High chance we'll play them twice in a row in league games in May. Must be many years since we've done that against any team.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 12, 2021, 09:36:06 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 12, 2021, 09:39:17 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 12, 2021, 09:41:43 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 12, 2021, 10:47:44 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 14, 2021, 03:30:57 PM
He's okay but taking a break from the site, I believe.
Yep. I chat to Mr Shin on the phone most match days
Post by: Villa Lew on April 14, 2021, 03:49:43 PM
Fat Sam just moaned in his post-match interview tonight that he and Dean Smith were happy for Villa v West Brom to go ahead next weekend (Sat/Sun 17th/18th) instead of the following weekend but the PL wouldn't allow it.It's gotta be the last week in April, 1st week in May or the 3rd week.
We're running out of midweeks to fit in the Everton home game. High chance we'll play them twice in a row in league games in May. Must be many years since we've done that against any team.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 11:32:40 PM
Man U (h) - Sunday 9th May 2.05pm, Sky.
Everton (h) - possibly to be played at some point between now and the end of July if the league can be arsed to let us know.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 23, 2021, 09:18:13 AM
Post by: London Villan on April 23, 2021, 09:34:55 AM
Post by: Dave P on April 23, 2021, 10:58:55 AM
Man U on the 9th, then Palace on the 11th?
Isn't Palace on the 12th?
Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2021, 12:49:10 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on April 23, 2021, 01:18:38 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2021, 01:30:38 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 30, 2021, 02:38:07 PM
Quote
Aston Villa’s Premier League fixtures against Everton and Crystal Palace in May have been confirmed.
Dean Smith side will host the Toffees at Villa Park on Thursday, May 13 (ko 8pm), live on Sky Sports.
Villa will now travel to Selhurst Park to face the Eagles on Sunday, May 16 (ko 12noon), live on Sky Sports.
The club will then finish their 2020/21 season with a trip to Tottenham Hotspur before a home clash against Chelsea, with full details still to be announced.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 30, 2021, 03:03:09 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 30, 2021, 03:12:20 PM
Post by: Ad@m on April 30, 2021, 03:13:26 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on April 30, 2021, 05:11:21 PM
Does that mean tomorrow's game is our last one on BT Sport this season? I can cancel my subscription on Sunday if it is!!!No either the Spurs or Chelsea games or both could still be shown on BT.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 30, 2021, 05:44:24 PM
The original games for mid week commencing 11th have been moved to weekend of the 15th, except Leicester and Chelsea games, as they are playing in the Cup Final. Yeah I know it's as clear as mud!
Post by: rougegorge on April 30, 2021, 07:28:56 PM
Post by: frank on April 30, 2021, 08:40:06 PM
Spurs away is now showing as Wednesday May 19th19.45 according to one website
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 01, 2021, 11:35:57 AM
Spurs away is now showing as Wednesday May 19th19.45 according to one website
No definitely 2021.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 05, 2021, 07:25:41 PM
Spurs away is now showing as Wednesday May 19th19.45 according to one website
Villa v Everton
Thursday May 13 Vs Everton now moved to 6pm (from 8pm) to accommodate the Man Utd v Liverpool match.
Spurs v Villa .
Spurs match is still Wednesday May 19. Now at 6pm
Both matches are on Sky Sports
Post by: eamonn on May 05, 2021, 09:57:40 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 05, 2021, 10:02:00 PM
Accommodate the red gobshites? Throw a 6pm kick-off at them for once, the spivs.To be honest they should have forfeit their Liverpool match.
So now they have got 4 games in a week.
Every hope we beat them Sunday as they have Roma tomorrow, Leicester Tuesday and Liverpool 13th
Nonsensical fans
I hope the fools underestimate us.
Up the Villa.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 18, 2021, 03:48:47 PM
Both for TV viewings and travel purposes and the arrangements watching Villa in some matches maybe
So it's regards the 1230pm matches and with teams who have played Champions League on a Wednesday will now play at 7.45pm on a Saturday instead of at lunchtime.
So Villa could have a game or two in London Leicester or Manchester on a Saturday night.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 18, 2021, 03:54:35 PM
Post by: eamonn on May 18, 2021, 06:40:44 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 18, 2021, 06:50:35 PM
My god I'm turning into what I hate....!
Post by: Dazvillain on June 18, 2021, 03:05:38 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2021, 03:30:21 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2021, 03:32:56 PM
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2174186
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2021, 03:37:44 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on June 18, 2021, 04:09:16 PM
Just found it, no BT games either. Back at Villa Park on a proper football day 😊Is there any chance Amazon could knacker that ?
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2174186
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2021, 04:19:16 PM
Just found it, no BT games either. Back at Villa Park on a proper football day 😊Is there any chance Amazon could knacker that ?
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2174186
Looks like they just have all the games from that Man City midweek I was on about plus all the matches currently scheduled for 28th December (a Bank Holiday this year because Christmas and Boxing Day are at the weekend).
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-football-on-amazon.html
Post by: Ad@m on June 19, 2021, 10:42:14 AM
Post by: Ads on June 19, 2021, 10:50:45 AM
Post by: olaftab on June 19, 2021, 11:00:38 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 19, 2021, 11:07:00 AM
I hope our game against Newcastle gets moved to a Friday night.
No thanks.
Post by: Ads on June 19, 2021, 11:08:17 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 19, 2021, 11:10:39 AM
Plus the atmosphere was pretty great at most games since Smith took over, regardless of kick off time. So may as well be a time that's convenient.
Post by: Lsvilla on June 19, 2021, 11:19:39 AM
Great thanks. Saturday 3pm then - perfect. 9 weeks today.Just found it, no BT games either. Back at Villa Park on a proper football day 😊Is there any chance Amazon could knacker that ?
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2174186
Looks like they just have all the games from that Man City midweek I was on about plus all the matches currently scheduled for 28th December (a Bank Holiday this year because Christmas and Boxing Day are at the weekend).
https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-football-on-amazon.html
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 25, 2021, 09:53:23 AM
11 Sept
Chelsea v Aston Villa 530pm
18th Sept
Aston Villa v Everton 530pm
Post by: mr underhill on July 25, 2021, 12:32:10 PM
Post by: FailsworthVillan on July 25, 2021, 01:34:50 PM
Friday night kick offs are an absolute nightmare for anyone using the M6.Not just fridays. I was hoping they’d have completed a lot of the roadworks over the last year but it was still closed after the Walsall game on wednesday. Late finishes are a nightmare journey home for anybody travelling north of Stafford.
Post by: Des Little on July 26, 2021, 10:45:21 AM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 06, 2021, 04:37:07 PM
The Villans will now travel to Arsenal on Friday, October 22 (ko 8pm), live on Sky Sports.
Dean Smith’s side will also now face West Ham United on Sunday, October 31 (ko 4.30pm), live on Sky Sports.
Post by: eamonn on August 06, 2021, 04:49:11 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on August 07, 2021, 01:04:54 PM
Post by: eamonn on August 07, 2021, 02:06:52 PM
Post by: AV82EC on August 08, 2021, 10:56:49 AM
Post by: danno on August 08, 2021, 11:02:26 AM
Have just realised I’m at a concert with the girlfriend on…….30th November. Gah!
She might have dumped you for a rich bloke in Manchester by then!
Post by: Villa Lew on August 08, 2021, 12:57:43 PM
Post by: AV82EC on August 08, 2021, 03:19:13 PM
Have just realised I’m at a concert with the girlfriend on…….30th November. Gah!
She might have dumped you for a rich bloke in Manchester by then!
Unlikely she knows all the moneys in North Cheshire😜
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 10, 2021, 10:28:44 PM
So the Wolves game is not live, bit of a surprise.
Actually, I've just noticed that Villa v Wolves and Albion v Birmingham are both currently scheduled for 3pm on Saturday 16 October. So one of these games will I'm sure be moved, probably theirs, for TV, as the live televised Championship games haven't been selected that far ahead just yet (though it does seems to be a weekend of derbies in the championship, inc Cardiff v Swansea and QPR v Fulham).
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 10, 2021, 11:48:43 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_(CONMEBOL)
Would make it near impossible for Emi, Buendia and Luiz all to get back in time unless they just fly straight into London but I wouldn't fancy starting any of them coming straight off 14 hour flights unless we get them a private jet or they share a lift with Messi to Paris or something.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 11, 2021, 12:16:22 AM
FIFA have granted CONMEBOL dispensation to play two triple headers in two months to make up for games lost due to Covid.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 11, 2021, 10:07:34 AM
Post by: Exeter 77 on August 11, 2021, 10:13:57 AM
Who is Conmebol? A new Colombian signing?The South American equivalent of UEFA.
Post by: eamonn on August 11, 2021, 10:42:49 AM
I was wrong all along. MON was right. Let's just only buy British. James fucking Ward Prowse for £70m...at least he'll be available every day.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 11, 2021, 10:44:47 AM
Chelsea should also be without Thiago Silva. Wolves have one uncapped player each from Brazil and Colombia who, presumably, could be called up.
Post by: eamonn on August 11, 2021, 11:15:52 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 11, 2021, 11:32:45 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 20, 2021, 08:26:55 AM
Does anyone know when they'll look at the schedule for late Sept? I'm asking with particular regard to the Man U game on 25th SeptemberHi it remains at 3pm Saturday
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 20, 2021, 08:28:41 AM
Friday 22nd October 8pm
Arsenal v Villa Sky
Sunday 31st October 430pm
Aston Villa West Ham Sky
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 29, 2021, 04:07:06 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on August 29, 2021, 05:35:04 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 29, 2021, 06:56:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 08:29:45 PM
Post by: Dave P on September 09, 2021, 05:07:47 PM
Post by: artvandelay on September 09, 2021, 05:21:56 PM
Post by: Nev on September 09, 2021, 05:23:35 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 09, 2021, 05:34:31 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 09, 2021, 05:35:37 PM
Post by: Nev on September 09, 2021, 05:43:15 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2021, 05:57:57 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on September 09, 2021, 06:08:26 PM
Post by: Des Little on September 09, 2021, 06:22:56 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2021, 06:39:19 PM
All about Ronaldo. Wankers. I hope he stubs his toe and can’t play.
It isn't. It has been moved to avoid a concert and isn't televised. I share your anti-Ronaldo sentiments, though.
Post by: devilla on September 09, 2021, 06:42:57 PM
Quite pleased to have this one moved to get it out of the way quicker and be able to carry on with my day.
Me too. I detest the red filth and it'll be even worse this year with you know who coming back.
Post by: Flin5tone on September 09, 2021, 07:53:17 PM
Post by: wittonwarrior on September 09, 2021, 08:01:24 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2021, 08:03:33 PM
Will this game now be Televised?
No idea. Maybe try reading the post two above yours?
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2021, 08:04:27 PM
Why have Villa agreed to this? Tickets sold for 3pm kick off trains booked etc
I doubt we were given a choice. It is shit for those who have booked travel.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2021, 08:19:08 PM
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ticket_types/46594.aspx
Post by: Demitri_C on September 09, 2021, 09:37:24 PM
Post by: The Edge on September 10, 2021, 10:30:54 AM
Not his fault he missed it he's all excited for the Troy Deeney extravaganza tonight. It's like the Home Bargain version of the Ronaldo show when we play Man Ure.Will this game now be Televised?
No idea. Maybe try reading the post two above yours?
Post by: LeeB on September 10, 2021, 10:40:07 AM
Not his fault he missed it he's all excited for the Troy Deeney extravaganza tonight. It's like the Home Bargain version of the Ronaldo show when we play Man Ure.Will this game now be Televised?
No idea. Maybe try reading the post two above yours?
More (and I don't mean to trivialise their existence in any way) the foodbank version.
Post by: Des Little on September 17, 2021, 04:59:45 PM
Post by: placeforparks on September 22, 2021, 04:03:24 PM
putting fans first there...
Post by: GordonCowansisthegreatest on September 22, 2021, 04:20:59 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 22, 2021, 04:26:04 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on September 22, 2021, 04:28:40 PM
Post by: Des Little on September 22, 2021, 04:41:11 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2021, 07:32:32 PM
Post by: amfy on September 22, 2021, 07:39:44 PM
Post by: Steve67 on September 22, 2021, 10:44:44 PM
Its not on tv and im.glad its not. The ronaldo wankfest will deliberately make me not want to see iy
It looks like you were wanking when you wrote this post Demitri!!
Post by: Ad@m on October 04, 2021, 01:52:32 PM
October
Friday 22nd October 8pm
Arsenal v Villa Sky
Sunday 31st October 430pm
Aston Villa West Ham Sky
Anyone know what the situation is with the West Ham game?
My normally ever so realisable scores app has it down as a 4.30 kick off, but I've just seen on the official app, the club have got it down as a 5.30 kick off.
I saw too many players miss kick off in Sunday League the day the clocks went back over the years - I don't want to be one of those for a Villa match!!!
Post by: placeforparks on October 04, 2021, 03:14:02 PM
the clocks change on that sunday, so the app is probably confused.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 05, 2021, 10:37:21 PM
Post by: Dick Edwards on October 07, 2021, 12:08:40 PM
Post by: PaulTheVillan on October 07, 2021, 12:17:45 PM
Still no sign of BT Sport televising any of our games. Unbelievable that we'll be two and a half months into the season at the end of October and won't have been on even once.BT Sport will be flogged soon.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 07, 2021, 12:55:32 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 07, 2021, 01:34:48 PM
Based on what?
I've seen stories that DAZN are circling.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 07, 2021, 04:47:56 PM
Post by: frank on October 15, 2021, 02:55:46 PM
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 15, 2021, 03:07:29 PM
Post by: Dave P on October 15, 2021, 04:16:24 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 15, 2021, 05:36:29 PM
When will we find out that Chelsea (h) on Boxing Day is now 6am or 11pm?
That one made me laugh very good. its going that way isn't it?!
Best wishes to the weekend.
Up the Villa DaveP!
Post by: eric woolban woolban on October 15, 2021, 06:30:55 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2021, 07:10:34 PM
Aren't all the boxing day games on Amazon at the same time?
I doubt it. They'll likely have 12.30, 3.00, 5.30, 8.00 games again. And from memory, didn't our game at Norwich get moved to 10 in the morning a couple of years back?
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2021, 08:11:08 PM
Aren't all the boxing day games on Amazon at the same time?
Amazon don't have the actual Boxing Day games, they have the matches scheduled for the Boxing Day bank holiday, which this year is on Tuesday 28th, as Christmas and Boxing Day are at the weekend.
I expect games scheduled for the 26th will be spread over 26th and 27th while games scheduled for the 28th will be played on 28th, 29th and 30th and games scheduled for Saturday 1st January will be played from the 1st-3rd or even the 4th.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 15, 2021, 09:01:04 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/QkjycRT/tumblr-5e15c818377ae4fa07e59701e9b85715-b76cc231-400-gif.webp) (https://imgbb.com/)Aren't all the boxing day games on Amazon at the same time?
Amazon don't have the actual Boxing Day games, they have the matches scheduled for the Boxing Day bank holiday, which this year is on Tuesday 28th, as Christmas and Boxing Day are at the weekend.
I expect games scheduled for the 26th will be spread over 26th and 27th while games scheduled for the 28th will be played on 28th, 29th and 30th and games scheduled for Saturday 1st January will be played from the 1st-3rd or even the 4th.
Post by: Dave P on October 15, 2021, 09:59:32 PM
When will we find out that Chelsea (h) on Boxing Day is now 6am or 11pm?
That one made me laugh very good. its going that way isn't it?!
Best wishes to the weekend.
Up the Villa DaveP!
I was probably exaggerating but it often seems that way.
You have a good one too Footy.
Post by: Pete3206 on October 15, 2021, 10:37:33 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 15, 2021, 10:50:30 PM
Post by: nodge on October 16, 2021, 07:47:46 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 16, 2021, 12:36:48 PM
https://www.premierleague.com/news/2179225
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 17, 2021, 04:09:30 PM
Interesting Man. City at home is still listed as Tuesday 30th November. They play on Sunday 28th so surely will be moved to 1st December otherwise Guardiola will be going on for weeks about unjust nature of playing twice in 48 hours.
It's one of 6 matches that will be reschuelded from official source Premier League
"Six matches scheduled for 30 November 2021 will move to a date later in the week to be announced in due course: Aston Villa v Man City, Everton v Liverpool, Watford v Chelsea, West Ham v Brighton, Wolves v Burnley and Man Utd v Arsenal"
Post by: aldridgeboy on October 17, 2021, 04:44:06 PM
If it’s moved to Thursday then we have the same issue that have on the Tuesday ?
I’m just worried as I have tickets for Pete Tong on the Thursday.
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 17, 2021, 04:48:25 PM
Surely it can only be moved to the Wednesday ?
If it’s moved to Thursday then we have the same issue that have on the Tuesday ?
I’m just worried as I have tickets for Pete Tong on the Thursday.
Leicester will just get moved to the Sunday, probably be a 2pm Sky game as was a few seasons ago.
Thursday night football is pretty s*** though so hope not and it goes Wednesday evening.
Post by: Lsvilla on October 18, 2021, 04:04:42 PM
Post by: placeforparks on October 18, 2021, 04:06:02 PM
home game changes:
man city moved to 8.15pm on weds 1/12
leicester city moved to 4.30pm on sunday 5/12
chelsea on boxing day moved to 5.30pm
burnley stays at 3pm on saturday 18/12
Post by: Towser on October 18, 2021, 04:06:39 PM
Villa will now host champions Manchester City on Wednesday, December 1 (8.15pm), live on Amazon Prime Video.
Our home clash at Villa Park against Leicester City has moved to Sunday, December 5 (ko 4.30pm), live on Sky Sports.
The club’s December trip to Anfield to face Liverpool remains unchanged before Dean Smith’s side travel to Norwich City on Tuesday, December 14 (ko 7.45pm), live on BT Sport.
The Villans follow that up with an unchanged trip to Burnley ahead of a Boxing Day test at home to Chelsea, which is now a 5.30pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.
Villa’s trip to Elland Road to take on Leeds United will now get underway at 5.30pm on Tuesday, December 28, live on Amazon Prime Video.
Before Villa wrap up their festive fixture schedule with the club’s first-ever trip to Brentford Community Stadium to face the Bees, which now takes place on Sunday, January 2 (ko 2pm), live on Sky Sports.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 18, 2021, 04:14:37 PM
Post by: andyh on October 18, 2021, 04:16:16 PM
I’ll be watching from the warmth of my house with a nice glass of something and a turkey sandwich.
Post by: Dr Butler on October 18, 2021, 04:31:09 PM
Aston Villa have seen six Premier League fixtures selected for live television broadcast in December and early January.
Villa will now host champions Manchester City on Wednesday, December 1 (8.15pm), live on Amazon Prime Video.
Our home clash at Villa Park against Leicester City has moved to Sunday, December 5 (ko 4.30pm), live on Sky Sports.
The club’s December trip to Anfield to face Liverpool remains unchanged before Dean Smith’s side travel to Norwich City on Tuesday, December 14 (ko 7.45pm), live on BT Sport.
The Villans follow that up with an unchanged trip to Burnley ahead of a Boxing Day test at home to Chelsea, which is now a 5.30pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.
Villa’s trip to Elland Road to take on Leeds United will now get underway at 5.30pm on Tuesday, December 28, live on Amazon Prime Video.
Before Villa wrap up their festive fixture schedule with the club’s first-ever trip to Brentford Community Stadium to face the Bees, which now takes place on Sunday, January 2 (ko 2pm), live on Sky Sports.
surely that should say the visit of Burnley ?
or have I missed something ???
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Drummond on October 18, 2021, 04:48:06 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on October 18, 2021, 10:31:50 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 18, 2021, 10:44:37 PM
5:30 Boxing Day ? Fuck that.
I’ll be watching from the warmth of my house with a nice glass of something and a turkey sandwich.
Indeed, it's a preposterous time to be playing a game, televised or no.
Post by: spangley1812 on November 05, 2021, 05:29:39 PM
Everton away game on 22/01/2022 now a 12.30pm ko on BT Sport
Post by: Aldridge Villa on November 05, 2021, 10:43:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 05, 2021, 10:51:31 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on November 05, 2021, 10:52:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 05, 2021, 10:54:05 PM
Post by: somec on December 14, 2021, 01:51:37 PM
Post by: Dave P on December 15, 2021, 06:48:08 AM
Newcastle v Villa Sunday 13th Feb 2pm KO (SKY)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 15, 2021, 10:07:52 AM
Post by: AV82EC on December 15, 2021, 10:17:46 AM
Good news about the Leeds game because I'm due to see the Comedian Stewart Lee as performed by the comedian Stewart Lee in 'Nam on Tue the 8th
Is this his new tour UKR?
Post by: Footy-Vill on January 15, 2022, 09:26:23 PM
Hoping Gerrard gets them up and ready first half for this one
Wonder if that's with or without Rafa
Post by: AV82EC on January 20, 2022, 09:21:59 AM
Post by: eamonn on January 20, 2022, 09:46:56 AM
Post by: spangley1812 on January 26, 2022, 04:24:49 PM
Arsenal Home game still on Sat 19/03/2022 now live on B/T Sport - ko 12.30pm
Post by: Drummond on January 26, 2022, 06:12:18 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on January 27, 2022, 07:07:47 PM
Post by: Gary Penrice on January 27, 2022, 08:09:38 PM
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2022, 08:48:14 PM
Football on a Sunday should be banned!
Agreed.
Post by: Lsvilla on February 18, 2022, 04:09:54 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 18, 2022, 04:19:12 PM
Yes. It's the main reason why I have stopped going to the Church.Football on a Sunday should be banned!
Agreed.
Post by: eamonn on February 18, 2022, 05:41:05 PM
So that'll be barely two days rest. I presumed it was to match with West Ham playing in Europe on the Thursday too but no, they have a week to prepare. What a load of gok-wank.
Post by: Villa Lew on February 18, 2022, 05:57:07 PM
So Leeds away is now Thursday 10th March providing minimal recovery time for Wet Spam away on the 13th. I hope we’ve learned our lesson and don’t play the same 11 in both games.It'll be good practice for us when we enter the Europa Conference League next season :)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 18, 2022, 06:01:15 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on February 18, 2022, 06:25:03 PM
It's for Amazon, the original broadcaster. Can't be played at the same time as a CL game, which rules out a few Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including the 8th and 9th of MarchExcept that ManU played on Tuesday whilst there were CL games going on - including their city rivals. The only difference is that they weren’t on TV.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 18, 2022, 10:10:32 PM
There are 3 prem games next Weds so overlapping with CL ties and Liverpool and Spurs are playing so presume one of them is on tv.
Yet we can't play the next week on the Tuesday or Wednesday....
And yes if Leeds first time up at home took too much out of us due to their pressing then Gerrard has to wise up a bit and properly rotate other West Ham will just be a routine defeat.
From a few weeks back looking like we could go on nice unbeaten run we're probably now going to struggle to win any game in next 6 weeks if we don't get 3 points tomorrow.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 20, 2022, 07:01:54 PM
Does seem bizarre scheduling.
There are 3 prem games next Weds so overlapping with CL ties and Liverpool and Spurs are playing so presume one of them is on tv.
Yet we can't play the next week on the Tuesday or Wednesday....
And yes if Leeds first time up at home took too much out of us due to their pressing then Gerrard has to wise up a bit and properly rotate other West Ham will just be a routine defeat.
From a few weeks back looking like we could go on nice unbeaten run we're probably now going to struggle to win any game in next 6 weeks if we don't get 3 points tomorrow.
Nope, the next PL game on telly is Arsenal-Wolves on Thursday, on Amazon.
Post by: TheTimVilla on February 21, 2022, 03:05:08 PM
Post by: exigo on February 21, 2022, 06:48:12 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 21, 2022, 06:49:20 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on February 21, 2022, 10:18:50 PM
Yes. It's the main reason why I have stopped going to the Church.Football on a Sunday should be banned!
Agreed.
Same here. I used to the Church of The Poisoned Mind in Selly Oak, but then I learned about historical and dialectical materialism materialism and discovered the big picture.
Relocated to P6 in the upper Witton Lane where disasters unfold in cinema-scope.
Post by: Des Little on February 23, 2022, 10:26:56 AM
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2022, 10:28:35 AM
Does anyone know when the next load of TV games will be announced?
I'm not sure even the Premier League or Sky know that.
I would guess imminently though as they are usually only a few days later than the date they say is the deadline!
Post by: Lsvilla on February 23, 2022, 10:34:32 AM
The April dates were supposed to be announced on 21 Feb according to the information Sky Sports provided at the start of the season. They have missed every deadline they set themselves so far.Does anyone know when the next load of TV games will be announced?
I'm not sure even the Premier League or Sky know that.
I would guess imminently though as they are usually only a few days later than the date they say is the deadline!
Post by: eamonn on February 23, 2022, 10:58:21 AM
Post by: Clampy on February 23, 2022, 12:22:24 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2022, 12:33:14 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 23, 2022, 12:38:02 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2022, 04:06:58 PM
Post by: artvandelay on February 23, 2022, 04:11:35 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2022, 04:19:48 PM
Steven Gerrard's side are now currently set to face Spurs at Villa Park on Saturday, April 9 at 5:30pm.
Should Manchester City or Liverpool be scheduled to play in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, April 12, the visit of Antonio Conte's Spurs to B6 will then be moved to take place on Sunday, April 10 at 4:30pm.
The fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Post by: exigo on February 23, 2022, 05:25:58 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on February 23, 2022, 06:03:04 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 23, 2022, 06:12:18 PM
Wolves game not liveYes it is
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 23, 2022, 06:23:16 PM
Wolves game not liveYes it is
Where are you getting that from?
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 23, 2022, 06:23:38 PM
Aston Villa's upcoming Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur has been selected for live broadcast.
Steven Gerrard's side are now currently set to face Spurs at Villa Park on Saturday, April 9 at 5:30pm.
Should Manchester City or Liverpool be scheduled to play in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, April 12, the visit of Antonio Conte's Spurs to B6 will then be moved to take place on Sunday, April 10 at 4:30pm.
The fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
That is shit
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 23, 2022, 06:23:48 PM
Post by: Nev on February 23, 2022, 06:27:41 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 23, 2022, 06:38:48 PM
Post by: exigo on February 23, 2022, 07:14:15 PM
Liverpool at home, 3pm on Easter Saturday not changing? Now that is a surprise.
If Liverpool are in the cup, we'll have a free weekend. If West Ham get through to the sixth round, then Burnley will also have a free weekend. So, in a sensible world, we'd play each other...
Post by: Villa Lew on February 25, 2022, 01:24:47 PM
So Leeds away is now Thursday 10th March providing minimal recovery time for Wet Spam away on the 13th. I hope we’ve learned our lesson and don’t play the same 11 in both games.
On the 10th March West Ham are playing Sevilla and the good news is it's an away tie.
Post by: Drummond on March 15, 2022, 04:15:22 PM
Post by: wittonwarrior on March 15, 2022, 08:37:36 PM
Quote from:
exigo link=topic=59027.msg4127858#msg4127858 date=1645643655
exigo link=topic=59027.msg4127858#msg4127858 date=1645643655
Liverpool at home, 3pm on Easter Saturday not changing? Now that is a surprise.
If Liverpool are in the cup, we'll have a free weekend. If West Ham get through to the sixth round, then Burnley will also have a free weekend. So, in a sensible world, we'd play each other...
don't be silly when is there a brain cell in football
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 15, 2022, 10:45:49 PM
Given Arsenal and Spurs are playing tomorrow re-arranged games I don't get why we can't play them this midweek.
Or first week of April inbetween Wolves and Spurs.
I assume if Liverpool home gets called off that will be put in last midweek of the season so we finish with Liverpool home and Man. City away.
Post by: Dave P on March 17, 2022, 07:05:53 AM
Quote from:
exigo link=topic=59027.msg4127858#msg4127858 date=1645643655Liverpool at home, 3pm on Easter Saturday not changing? Now that is a surprise.
If Liverpool are in the cup, we'll have a free weekend. If West Ham get through to the sixth round, then Burnley will also have a free weekend. So, in a sensible world, we'd play each other...
don't be silly when is there a brain cell in football
And West Ham are out of the cup now anyway.
It’s hard to see Forest beating Liverpool, so home games against Liverpool and Burnley will surely be rearranged for midweek sometime.
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 17, 2022, 10:44:46 AM
Has our home game against Burnley been rescheduled yet? We'll probably end-up playing them back to back. An awful home draw and a shitty away defeat no doubt...
I was just going to make this point on here. No sign of a fresh date for this one yet. They're cutting it a bit fine, aren't they?...
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 18, 2022, 12:05:40 PM
Post by: Bad English on March 18, 2022, 12:16:26 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 18, 2022, 01:58:07 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 18, 2022, 02:00:58 PM
Based on Liverpool and Man City official sites both saying their second legs are on the Wednesday I am taking it our game stays on Saturday
Have just checked BBC and that is correct, so Spuds will stay where it is.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 18, 2022, 02:11:30 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 18, 2022, 03:10:28 PM
You absolute cock donkeys
Post by: rougegorge on March 20, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
Liverpool home supposedly on Easter Saturday at 5.30 but not if they are in FA cup semisWell now there's another free Saturday and another midweek slot to find.
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 20, 2022, 08:53:52 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 20, 2022, 09:04:38 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2022, 09:37:28 PM
Possible to fit in the Burnley home game on the Tue/Wed before the away fixture.
Post by: exigo on March 20, 2022, 10:31:18 PM
Burnley home likely to be April 26/7 - they have a midweek game the week before. We could slot it in just after Easter weekend, but that's probably short notice.
Liverpool home likely to be May 10/11 - we could play them the midweek after, but with a chance of Palace making the final (even as outsiders), we'll have to keep May 17/18 free just for that game - they won't want to play midweek before a final.
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 20, 2022, 11:40:57 PM
Liverpool home supposedly on Easter Saturday at 5.30 but not if they are in FA cup semisWell now there's another free Saturday and another midweek slot to find.
Annoying Burnley are playing West Ham that weekend. I assume that will be placed sometime in April.
Was going to say Liverpool at home will go to last midweek but FA cup final is being played again as same weekend as 37th games so they'll have to play that then if they make cup final. Could also be in CL SFs so that rules out two other midweeks in May.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 21, 2022, 12:28:46 AM
Post by: Drummond on March 21, 2022, 10:50:37 AM
Whenever it gets played you can guarantee we will look the more tired of the two teams despite playing 15 less games and we will run out passive 2-0 losers.
Meanwhile they will moan about fixture congestion having played Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Post by: SaddVillan on March 21, 2022, 01:56:29 PM
So buy a ticket for something that you have no idea when it will be held - and hope that it doesn't clash with something that you need to be at or can't postpone.
Fans once again being treated appallingly.
Post by: Nev on March 21, 2022, 02:39:06 PM
"Fancy coming to the match?"
"When is it?"
"Dunno"
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 21, 2022, 11:06:31 PM
Palace at home will also have to go midweek if they get to the final.
Post by: eamonn on March 22, 2022, 12:02:33 AM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 22, 2022, 12:45:32 AM
Are we better at VP in daylight or under the lights? I don't trust us playing weekend-midweek-weekend, our little lambs aren't used to it and we don't do squad rotation.
We had some cracking matches in the championship under the lights. Some good ones in our first season up with the late winners v Leicester and Watford aswell.
Generally find there's more buzz to VP for a midweek game and the team generally responds compared to more mundane Saturday games.
Post by: Taylor on March 22, 2022, 09:56:59 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 22, 2022, 10:08:27 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 22, 2022, 10:17:17 PM
Are we better at VP in daylight or under the lights? I don't trust us playing weekend-midweek-weekend, our little lambs aren't used to it and we don't do squad rotation.
We had some cracking matches in the championship under the lights. Some good ones in our first season up with the late winners v Leicester and Watford aswell.
Generally find there's more buzz to VP for a midweek game and the team generally responds compared to more mundane Saturday games.
If we could play every gane midweek under lights we'd win the league*.
*Slight poetic licence.
Post by: amfy on March 22, 2022, 10:18:21 PM
The club has just put tickets for the Liverpool game on sale from 5pm today, but there's no date or kickoff time because Liverpool are in the FA Cup semis.
So buy a ticket for something that you have no idea when it will be held - and hope that it doesn't clash with something that you need to be at or can't postpone.
Fans once again being treated appallingly.
Which is pretty much the whole season long experience of a season ticket holder.
Post by: TheTimVilla on March 23, 2022, 07:36:05 AM
Seems like all games are provisionally down for that time, presumably to avoid a clash with the cup final the day before. I wouldn't assume it will definitely kick off then (and it definitely won't if Palace make the final).
That is correct - I asked VP.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 23, 2022, 08:09:09 AM
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 30, 2022, 06:37:18 PM
The club has just put tickets for the Liverpool game on sale from 5pm today, but there's no date or kickoff time because Liverpool are in the FA Cup semis.
So buy a ticket for something that you have no idea when it will be held - and hope that it doesn't clash with something that you need to be at or can't postpone.
Fans once again being treated appallingly.
I just can't believe that the Burnley and Liverpool games have still not been rescheduled. And it's what, just 8 weeks to the end of the season now? Cutting it fine or what?
The Burnley game is crying out to be rescheduled for the 16th and still has not been fixed for then. Why?
Have we ever got so close to the end of a season without playing one of the teams?
Post by: Villa Lew on March 30, 2022, 07:00:14 PM
The club has just put tickets for the Liverpool game on sale from 5pm today, but there's no date or kickoff time because Liverpool are in the FA Cup semis.
So buy a ticket for something that you have no idea when it will be held - and hope that it doesn't clash with something that you need to be at or can't postpone.
Fans once again being treated appallingly.
I just can't believe that the Burnley and Liverpool games have still not been rescheduled. And it's what, just 8 weeks to the end of the season now? Cutting it fine or what?
The Burnley game is crying out to be rescheduled for the 16th and still has not been fixed for then. Why?
Have we ever got so close to the end of a season without playing one of the teams?
Burnley are away to West Ham on Sunday 17th
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2022, 07:08:10 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 30, 2022, 07:13:09 PM
The club has just put tickets for the Liverpool game on sale from 5pm today, but there's no date or kickoff time because Liverpool are in the FA Cup semis.
So buy a ticket for something that you have no idea when it will be held - and hope that it doesn't clash with something that you need to be at or can't postpone.
Fans once again being treated appallingly.
I just can't believe that the Burnley and Liverpool games have still not been rescheduled. And it's what, just 8 weeks to the end of the season now? Cutting it fine or what?
The Burnley game is crying out to be rescheduled for the 16th and still has not been fixed for then. Why?
Have we ever got so close to the end of a season without playing one of the teams?
Burnley are away to West Ham on Sunday 17th
Ah OK, never thought to check their fixture list. They had quite a few games postponed of course.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 31, 2022, 03:51:12 AM
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 31, 2022, 08:36:15 AM
We will not play over Easter, which is weird.
Yeah it’s wrong. I remember back in the day we’d play a couple of games over the Easter weekend. Don’t know why it was changed but I wish we’d go back to it. It was like a mini Christmas football fest.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2022, 10:41:56 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 31, 2022, 10:48:33 AM
Not for me. Seem to remember our friendly local church shafting us by banning us from playing on Good Friday meaning we had to play on Saturday and were at a disadvantage having had a day less rest than our opponents when we played again on the Monday. Fuck that shit.
The church couldn't ban us.
Post by: Risso on March 31, 2022, 11:02:48 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 31, 2022, 12:33:16 PM
The club obligingly moved a match against Reading from Good Friday to the Saturday, the only Championship match on a Saturday that weekend. We then played Fulham in midweek. Lost both matches 3-1. Thanks very much God.
I think that on the pros and cons ledger, Christianity is still in our good books.
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 31, 2022, 01:13:06 PM
We will not play over Easter, which is weird.
Yeah, that's a point. Couldn't one of Burnley's games have been played the Fri and the other the Mon? Say W Ham A on the Fri and us on the Mon so we don't clash with SHA
Post by: rougegorge on March 31, 2022, 01:38:46 PM
No that wouldn't work, as West Ham are playing Lyon in the Europa League QF on Thursday April 14th.We will not play over Easter, which is weird.
Yeah, that's a point. Couldn't one of Burnley's games have been played the Fri and the other the Mon? Say W Ham A on the Fri and us on the Mon so we don't clash with SHA
Post by: rougegorge on March 31, 2022, 01:58:00 PM
Although it could if we were to play Burnley on the Friday and West Ham played at Burnley on the MondayNo that wouldn't work, as West Ham are playing Lyon in the Europa League QF on Thursday April 14th.We will not play over Easter, which is weird.
Yeah, that's a point. Couldn't one of Burnley's games have been played the Fri and the other the Mon? Say W Ham A on the Fri and us on the Mon so we don't clash with SHA
Post by: eamonn on March 31, 2022, 03:20:45 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 31, 2022, 03:33:53 PM
That's a moot pointThe club obligingly moved a match against Reading from Good Friday to the Saturday, the only Championship match on a Saturday that weekend. We then played Fulham in midweek. Lost both matches 3-1. Thanks very much God.
I think that on the pros and cons ledger, Christianity is still in our good books.
Post by: Des Little on March 31, 2022, 04:11:40 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 31, 2022, 06:53:18 PM
Help a man out here, soothsayers. I’m holding back on buying a ticket for something on Weds 4th May in case we rearrange a game for the same date. What to do?
Well exactly. It's the complete lack of respect that the fixture schedulers are showing for the lives of fans. Do they think that football is our only social interest?
Post by: Ad@m on March 31, 2022, 08:18:14 PM
Help a man out here, soothsayers. I’m holding back on buying a ticket for something on Weds 4th May in case we rearrange a game for the same date. What to do?
Well exactly. It's the complete lack of respect that the fixture schedulers are showing for the lives of fans. Do they think that football is our only social interest?
You think anyone in charge of football cares about the impact on match going fans at a time when clubs have season ticket waiting lists of several thousands?!
Post by: Nev on April 01, 2022, 07:38:21 AM
Help a man out here, soothsayers. I’m holding back on buying a ticket for something on Weds 4th May in case we rearrange a game for the same date. What to do?
Crack on, the BSC Final is that night at the Home Of Football. Three Side City vs Lemmington.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 02, 2022, 01:42:27 PM
The club has just put tickets for the Liverpool game on sale from 5pm today, but there's no date or kickoff time because Liverpool are in the FA Cup semis.
So buy a ticket for something that you have no idea when it will be held - and hope that it doesn't clash with something that you need to be at or can't postpone.
Fans once again being treated appallingly.
I just can't believe that the Burnley and Liverpool games have still not been rescheduled. And it's what, just 8 weeks to the end of the season now? Cutting it fine or what?
The Burnley game is crying out to be rescheduled for the 16th and still has not been fixed for then. Why?
Have we ever got so close to the end of a season without playing one of the teams?
We actually played Everton last year within a week in May so think that was latest any top flight teams have ever gone without playing each other once in a league season.
I'm baffled why we haven't played Burnley yet either. It wasn't originally a TV game which seems to cause some issues with rescheduling games now.
We could've easily played them the midweek between West Ham and Arsenal for example on the Wednesday evening unless that was going to disrupt the players outing to Cheltenham and they didn't want it then.
Burnley are playing Everton next week and that game was also cancelled over xmas.
Think with Liverpool it's a case of waiting to see what happens in FA cup and CL. I get the feeling TV companies will want to place it last midweek of the season to ramp up the drama but if Palace make the cup final we'd have to play them that midweek and Liverpool will probably go early May in the free midweek between CL QFs and SFs as they should beat Benfica.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 02, 2022, 02:12:51 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 02, 2022, 03:42:00 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 02, 2022, 04:22:40 PM
Make sure to suport the Leadmill when you're there, in danger of closure.
The Leadmill is but the venue itself isn't.
Post by: eamonn on April 02, 2022, 04:55:34 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 04, 2022, 06:10:28 PM
Villa v Palace - Sunday 15th May 2pm (if they aren’t in the cup final)
Villa v Burnley - Thursday 19th May 8pm
Post by: spangley1812 on April 04, 2022, 06:10:54 PM
Palace - Sun 15/05/22 @ 2.00pm - If Palace not in FA Cup Final
Burnley - Thurs 19/05/22 @ 8.00pm
Post by: spangley1812 on April 04, 2022, 06:11:42 PM
Villa v Liverpool - Tuesday 10th May 8pm (Sky)
Villa v Palace - Sunday 15th May 2pm (if they aren’t in the cup final)
Villa v Burnley - Thursday 19th May 8pm
Sorry for double post
Post by: Nev on April 04, 2022, 06:17:42 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on April 04, 2022, 06:20:18 PM
Palace as always on the Sunday wasn't it, because the Final was on the Sat? Like all PL fixtures.
It was but was scheduled for a 3.00pm ko and now its a 2.00pm ko
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 04, 2022, 06:53:31 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 04, 2022, 06:57:25 PM
Haven't we still got Burnley away to squeeze in? And is that it, or have I missed any others?7th & 19th May
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 04, 2022, 07:01:51 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 04, 2022, 08:59:45 PM
Villa v Liverpool - Tuesday 10th May 8pm (Sky)
Villa v Palace - Sunday 15th May 2pm (if they aren’t in the cup final)
Villa v Burnley - Thursday 19th May 8pm
Burnley in final week is bizarre, why can't we play them at any point in April?! What happens if Palace do make the cup final given we're playing midweek either side of the cup final?
Post by: charlatan on April 04, 2022, 10:15:01 PM
Villa v Liverpool - Tuesday 10th May 8pm (Sky)
Villa v Palace - Sunday 15th May 2pm (if they aren’t in the cup final)
Villa v Burnley - Thursday 19th May 8pm
Burnley in final week is bizarre, why can't we play them at any point in April?! What happens if Palace do make the cup final given we're playing midweek either side of the cup final?
Bring it forward to 3 or 4 May?
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 04, 2022, 11:01:56 PM
Villa v Liverpool - Tuesday 10th May 8pm (Sky)
Villa v Palace - Sunday 15th May 2pm (if they aren’t in the cup final)
Villa v Burnley - Thursday 19th May 8pm
Burnley in final week is bizarre, why can't we play them at any point in April?! What happens if Palace do make the cup final given we're playing midweek either side of the cup final?
Bring it forward to 3 or 4 May?
Could do but given SF isn't being played until 16/17th April pretty short notice for people to make travel arrangments.
Would've been more logical to play Burnley match that midweek and keep Palace game for final midweek if needs be.
Post by: Lsvilla on July 05, 2022, 01:28:31 PM
Post by: TheTimVilla on July 05, 2022, 01:32:59 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 05, 2022, 01:33:25 PM
So as I understood it Sky are supposed to be announcing live games for August / September today. No shock they're late with this again. Not good enough for those that need to make travel plans.
The pandemic behind closed doors games proved they dont give a shit about supporters
I bet you they move the Man Shitty game to a 5.30 KO just to fuck up the weekend i have planned **Fingers crossed selfishly they move it to Sunday / Monday**
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 05, 2022, 01:34:30 PM
Apologies to all who follow this post with similar thoughts!
Post by: Des Little on July 05, 2022, 01:35:03 PM
Post by: exigo on July 05, 2022, 02:15:19 PM
So as I understood it Sky are supposed to be announcing live games for August / September today. No shock they're late with this again. Not good enough for those that need to make travel plans.
The pandemic behind closed doors games proved they dont give a shit about supporters
I bet you they move the Man Shitty game to a 5.30 KO just to fuck up the weekend i have planned **Fingers crossed selfishly they move it to Sunday / Monday**
Same for me. That gig at Wembley isn't moving, so I'm hoping Sky can actually do me a favour for once.
Post by: TheTimVilla on July 05, 2022, 02:40:59 PM
When I saw this thread was bumped I thought we had the news.
Apologies to all who follow this post with similar thoughts!
So did I!
Post by: Drummond on July 05, 2022, 03:48:16 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 05, 2022, 04:03:55 PM
West Ham Sun 28/8 2pm (not TV)
Arsenal Wed 31/8 7.30pm on BT
Man City Sat 3/9 5.30pm Sky
Southampton Fri 16/9 8pm on Sky
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 04:07:20 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 05, 2022, 04:11:04 PM
Post by: Ads on July 05, 2022, 04:23:23 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 04:24:58 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 04:26:13 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 05, 2022, 04:32:31 PM
Why don't they just arrange it so the teams playing in Europe play each other on the Sunday so as to minimise the disruption to the rest of the league? Or is that too obvious?
But that would give them harder games, and we wouldn't want that now would we? You can imagine the moaning that Guardiola and Klopp in particular would do, and they'd be encouraged and indulged by the media.
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 05, 2022, 05:04:46 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on July 05, 2022, 05:18:24 PM
Fuck off Sky/BT!!!
Post by: eamonn on July 05, 2022, 05:51:32 PM
Post by: Nev on July 05, 2022, 06:23:18 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on July 05, 2022, 08:03:46 PM
No problem at all with the late Saturday Kick off , I actually prefer them but Friday evening is not easy for everyone. I feel for those living outside of the area with travel planning and commitments. Especially with the absolute shambles at Witton and Aston station they may have to endure.... Villa COULD and SHOULD be putting a speedy shuttle service on , this could be from Lichfield Road area into City Centre.
Last season on two occasions the Bus did not turn up and I seen the elderly sat in the freezing cold for over one hour as they waited to get away from Villa Park.
Andy Street - SORT IT OUT!
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 05, 2022, 08:05:23 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 05, 2022, 08:14:14 PM
So now we're a bus company.I nearly did the carrying passengers line.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 05, 2022, 11:21:39 PM
So now we're a bus company.
I nearly did the carrying passengers line.
Midland Red springs to mind.
Post by: Risso on July 05, 2022, 11:51:38 PM
So now we're a bus company.
I nearly did the carrying passengers line.
Midland Red springs to mind.
My dad used to drive for them.
Post by: olaftab on July 06, 2022, 12:11:52 AM
Last season on two occasions the Bus did not turn up and I seen the elderly sat in the freezing cold for over one hour as they waited to get away from Villa Park.Our owners are clueless. NSWE don't know their west from east and north from south.
Post by: Dave P on July 06, 2022, 06:40:58 AM
We know what we're in for when we buy a ST. No Sat 3pm at home is shit, the Soton game coincides with a gig I want to go to but I can go to the Wham game whereas had it been on the Saturday I'd have been at work.
The gig wasn’t Half Man Half Biscuit by any chance was it? They are in brum this night and I was tempted but obviously not now.
Post by: UK Redsox on July 06, 2022, 09:18:38 AM
We know what we're in for when we buy a ST. No Sat 3pm at home is shit, the Soton game coincides with a gig I want to go to but I can go to the Wham game whereas had it been on the Saturday I'd have been at work.
Soton is a gig clash for me as well. Clean forgot about the potential for Friday games when I started buying tickets for in-season comedy/music
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 06, 2022, 12:01:04 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 06, 2022, 12:21:07 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 06, 2022, 12:52:43 PM
Nottingham Forest are playing on the same Friday night as our game v Southampton, bit odd to have two prem games on a Friday evening.
Their game is moved to avoid a clash with cricket at Trent Bridge, not for telly.
Post by: UK Redsox on July 06, 2022, 12:53:55 PM
Nottingham Forest are playing on the same Friday night as our game v Southampton, bit odd to have two prem games on a Friday evening.
Their game is moved to avoid a clash with cricket at Trent Bridge, not for telly.
So why not show that on TV and leave Villa v Soton where it was ?
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 06, 2022, 01:03:50 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 06, 2022, 01:48:56 PM
The 3pm KO meant i would miss all but later races but i could live with that - moving to 5pm just fucking kills it
Absolute cnuts
Post by: eamonn on July 06, 2022, 04:00:12 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 06, 2022, 11:17:02 PM
Southampton-Villa on a Friday night...What the actual fcuk...it was horrid enough last time, ending in Deano's dismissal, how do the BSkyB bods think we'll not stink-out the place again?
Us playing Everton on that Friday night in August 2019 was amazing atmosphere so that can be plus of people excited for weekend + fantastic villa performance and win.
Of course Southampton likely won't evoke same feeling unless Che Adams does a Deeney infront of the Holte end.
Guess it will be on general sale longer as doubt Saints will take their full allocation so that will have Flinstone spewing fury into his keyboard at how terrible we are for not shifting 40k seats quicker.
Post by: Dave P on July 07, 2022, 09:45:25 AM
Southampton-Villa on a Friday night...What the actual fcuk...it was horrid enough last time, ending in Deano's dismissal, how do the BSkyB bods think we'll not stink-out the place again?
Its at Villa Park so they are expecting a 4-0 win and a Coutinho / Ings / Chambers masterclass.
Post by: LeeB on July 07, 2022, 10:21:16 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 07, 2022, 10:33:37 AM
Post by: Risso on July 07, 2022, 10:41:59 AM
Can't stand night games.
Me either. The M6 is a nightmare at the best of times, but they seem to routinely shut it in the evenings.
Post by: LeeB on July 07, 2022, 11:31:38 AM
Can't stand night games.
Me either. The M6 is a nightmare at the best of times, but they seem to routinely shut it in the evenings.
I prefer them to early kick offs, or Sundays full stop.
Post by: Des Little on July 07, 2022, 12:04:27 PM
Can't stand night games.
Me either. The M6 is a nightmare at the best of times, but they seem to routinely shut it in the evenings.
I prefer them to early kick offs, or Sundays full stop.
Same here, home or away
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 07, 2022, 12:36:49 PM
Can't stand night games.
Me either. The M6 is a nightmare at the best of times, but they seem to routinely shut it in the evenings.
I prefer them to early kick offs, or Sundays full stop.
Sunday piss ups aren't so bad now I can "work from home" on Mondays.
Post by: martyn ellis on July 07, 2022, 12:39:33 PM
Post by: AV82EC on July 07, 2022, 05:42:14 PM
Don’t mind most of the kick off times but absolutely hate the lunchtime kick offs. Midweeks are a pain as I can’t use public transport and have to drive.
Post by: UK Redsox on July 07, 2022, 08:06:44 PM
I’m kind of at peace with fixture changes it goes with the territory these days.
Don’t mind most of the kick off times but absolutely hate the lunchtime kick offs. Midweeks are a pain as I can’t use public transport and have to drive.
I prefer the early kick offs. Due to travel time and how early I need to get to VP to park, standard 3pm games kill the rest of the day for me.
12:30 starts mean that I’m back home early enough to do something else in the evening.
Post by: Clampy on July 29, 2022, 08:05:34 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 29, 2022, 08:11:02 PM
Nottingham Forest (A) - Oct 10 (KO 8pm) [Sky Sports]
Chelsea (H) - Oct 16 (KO 2pm) [Sky Sports]
Fulham (A) - Oct 20 (KO 7:30pm) [Amazon Prime]
Brentford (H) - Oct 23 (KO 2pm)
Post by: andyh on July 29, 2022, 08:57:32 PM
Wtf is that about ?
Post by: Sdwbvf on July 29, 2022, 08:58:26 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on July 29, 2022, 09:00:27 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 29, 2022, 09:19:39 PM
Remember Saturday 3pm home games anyone ?easier now to identify games not moved for TV.
Post by: Border villan on July 29, 2022, 09:38:50 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 29, 2022, 10:12:39 PM
Remember Saturday 3pm home games anyone ?
We had six home games at Sat 3pm last season (would've been 7 if Burnley hadn't been cancelled last minute). Actually Palace would've been aswell if cup final had been played after end of league season.
Fair to say if we get as good as we want to be in near future it we'll be lucky to get 4-5 Sat 3pm home games. Pretty sure I read Spurs hadn't played a Sat 3pm for over two years at home, that is completely ridiculous.
It is very annoying in the midweek round that they put the Fulham game on the Thursday so knock on is Brentford at home gets shifted to 2pm Sunday which is a very awkward and flat time to watch football so will be poor atmosphere.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 29, 2022, 11:33:36 PM
So, the first 6 home games all moved.
And the seventh is against Man U. Fat chance that stays Saturday at 3pm.
Post by: villabear on July 30, 2022, 04:23:58 AM
Weirdly as well he was a nice bloke.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 30, 2022, 09:58:48 AM
Weirdly as well he was a nice bloke.
You must have imagined it, the only Spurs fan who's a nice bloke is Simon Mayo.
Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2022, 10:54:34 AM
Weirdly as well he was a nice bloke.
You must have imagined it, the only Spurs fan who's a nice bloke is Simon Mayo.
Danny Kelly ?
Post by: Risso on July 30, 2022, 12:28:46 PM
Weirdly as well he was a nice bloke.
You must have imagined it, the only Spurs fan who's a nice bloke is Simon Mayo.
Danny Kelly ?
Paul Whitehouse
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 30, 2022, 01:00:57 PM
Post by: john e on July 30, 2022, 01:10:30 PM
Weirdly as well he was a nice bloke.
You must have imagined it, the only Spurs fan who's a nice bloke is Simon Mayo.
Danny Kelly ?
Paul Whitehouse
Gary Mabbutt but he did play for them so I don’t know if it counts
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 30, 2022, 01:12:09 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on July 31, 2022, 04:06:42 PM
All of them
Post by: Moonraker on July 31, 2022, 04:46:01 PM
Post by: cheltenhamlion on August 01, 2022, 03:39:18 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on August 01, 2022, 04:36:46 PM
It's no longer a working persons game and we're being taken for fools by the premier League and television.
Post by: Drummond on August 01, 2022, 05:03:21 PM
Let's see how these tickets sell now on general sale. I think come the winter months people will be voting with their feet .
It's no longer a working persons game and we're being taken for fools by the premier League and television.
That's an interesting take I've not seen before?
Post by: AV82EC on August 01, 2022, 08:38:31 PM
Let's see how these tickets sell now on general sale. I think come the winter months people will be voting with their feet .
It's no longer a working persons game and we're being taken for fools by the premier League and television.
So 35 tickets left and we're being taken for fools? Yet another moronic opinion from Bedrock.
Post by: Ads on August 01, 2022, 08:53:48 PM
Another record breaking season of 40,000+ attendances and the 4th highest ground occupancy in the league incoming for the last season of the North.
Post by: Flin5tone on August 01, 2022, 09:21:54 PM
We have been taken for fools and pure GREED from the top as fans struggle
Post by: Ads on August 01, 2022, 09:24:41 PM
Exciting times, as I'm sure anybody would agree.
Post by: AV82EC on August 01, 2022, 09:41:01 PM
Things will look positive. Better performances this year and with every passing game over winter, the badly aged North ticks closer to doom. Then at some point the following season, we can reintroduce capacity crowds to Villa Park, but with a 50,000+ gate.
Exciting times, as I'm sure anybody would agree.
Anyone with a functioning brain, Ads.
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 28, 2022, 03:03:26 PM
Was just coming in from a lunch to see and it's not on!
Oh blast!
Post by: Bad English on August 28, 2022, 03:27:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 28, 2022, 04:39:50 PM
Post by: Des Little on September 05, 2022, 09:59:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 05, 2022, 10:44:31 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on September 14, 2022, 05:46:16 PM
Man Ure v Villa (Cup) now Thurs 10/11/2022 @ 20:00pm
Brighton v Villa now Sun 13/11/2022 @ 14:00pm
Post by: olaftab on September 14, 2022, 05:48:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 14, 2022, 05:53:27 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on September 14, 2022, 06:22:59 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 14, 2022, 06:36:42 PM
Villa v Man Ure now Sun 06/11/2022 @ 14:00pm
Man Ure v Villa (Cup) now Thurs 10/11/2022 @ 20:00pm
Brighton v Villa now Sun 13/11/2022 @ 14:00pm
Why is the Cup game on a Thursday? We ain't in Europe.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 14, 2022, 08:02:22 PM
Glad we are on telly from a selfish point of view, but it is boring as fuck showing two all Premier League ties.
Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2022, 09:05:25 PM
So now the earliest possible first Saturday home 3pm ko this season is Leeds on 14 Jan.
You already ruling out a home draw in the FA Cup?
Post by: Ad@m on September 14, 2022, 10:40:17 PM
So now the earliest possible first Saturday home 3pm ko this season is Leeds on 14 Jan.
You already ruling out a home draw in the FA Cup?
Against ManUre...
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 14, 2022, 10:44:21 PM
Big club. Always on live TV. Good job I didn't buy a train ticket to Manchester for 8 Nov.
No point in doing that anyway, would imagine last train out of Manc to Brum is probably just after 10 so wouldn't get there on time unless left around half 9.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2022, 06:03:11 PM
Post by: Nev on October 11, 2022, 06:13:48 PM
Post by: Des Little on October 11, 2022, 09:06:34 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 11, 2022, 09:08:23 PM
Assume that'll be Wolves away getting moved because an inconsiderate jug eared twat can't put a hat on during a week day.
You would think his son - the proper one, not Harry Hewitt - would have had a word.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2022, 09:10:02 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on October 18, 2022, 03:31:09 PM
Not seen any confirmation though.
To be fair, I also read on there the earth is flat , which is also bollocks , so who knows ?
Post by: Nev on October 18, 2022, 03:34:04 PM
A steward on Fb is saying the Boxing Day game has been moved to 8pm. They were told yesterday apparently.
Not seen any confirmation though.
To be fair, I also read on there the earth is flat , which is also bollocks , so who knows ?
There was no way it's going to KO at the normal time considering the opponents.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 18, 2022, 03:59:52 PM
Post by: Des Little on October 18, 2022, 04:11:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 18, 2022, 04:14:16 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on October 18, 2022, 04:20:08 PM
A steward on Fb is saying the Boxing Day game has been moved to 8pm. They were told yesterday apparently.I'd heard this too, so asked the ticket office as I was on the phone to them anyway yesterday. The nice lady I was talking to went to check but they hadn't heard anything - although she did confirm we should have had the announcement by now as someone else suggested.
Not seen any confirmation though.
To be fair, I also read on there the earth is flat , which is also bollocks , so who knows ?
It's going to be 8.00 isn't it.
Post by: Des Little on October 18, 2022, 04:34:30 PM
Nurse!
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 18, 2022, 09:55:52 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 18, 2022, 10:01:06 PM
It was strongly suggested* as being 8pm on boxing dayThat is a disgrace.
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 18, 2022, 10:15:02 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 18, 2022, 11:42:35 PM
Them at 3pm on a bank holiday will be really good atmosphere, perhaps half 5 aswell but anything else will be s***.
Those games are scheduled for the Monday 2nd so if it's Amazon with that round they'll just spread it across the week up to the Thursday given the downgrading of 3rd round cup weekend over last few years.
Post by: Exeter 77 on October 19, 2022, 08:33:15 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 19, 2022, 09:41:31 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 20, 2022, 03:24:31 PM
It was strongly suggested* as being 8pm on boxing daythat's what I am hearing today
Post by: FrankyH on October 20, 2022, 10:46:36 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on October 24, 2022, 03:10:09 PM
26th Dec Liverpool H 5:30pm Amazon
1st Jan Spurs A 2pm Sky
4th Jan Wolves H 8pm
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 24, 2022, 03:33:26 PM
Festive kick offs confirmed
26th Dec Liverpool H 5:30pm Amazon
1st Jan Spurs A 2pm Sky
4th Jan Wolves H 8pm
We were definately tipped off that is was to be 8pm so thank heavens i suppose but it really should be 3pm and fuck the tv
Post by: Risso on October 24, 2022, 03:39:25 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on October 24, 2022, 05:13:43 PM
It’s been moved to 5.30 according to sky though.
Post by: FailsworthVillan on October 24, 2022, 05:20:53 PM
Just spoke to my contact at the club and Liverpool definitely not being moved to 8pm.Are you sure that your contact’s info isn’t just gleaned by watching Sky Sports News ?
Post by: Risso on October 24, 2022, 05:22:02 PM
Just spoke to my contact at the club and Liverpool definitely not being moved to 8pm.Are you sure that your contact’s info isn’t just gleaned by watching Sky Sports News ?
She works for the club and phoned to confirm fixture changes.
Post by: Dave P on October 24, 2022, 08:32:26 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 29, 2022, 12:00:07 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 29, 2022, 12:09:13 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on October 29, 2022, 01:20:28 PM
https://www.live-footballontv.com/
https://www.live-footballontv.com/aston-villa-on-tv.html
Post by: eamonn on October 29, 2022, 01:21:23 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 29, 2022, 01:54:37 PM
Also, have I understood it correctly, that Boxing Day games are being shown live only on Amazon Prime, and that Sky is showing no live games at all 26-28 December?
Yes, they've had that 'round' of games for the last couple of years now.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 29, 2022, 04:17:40 PM
Also, have I understood it correctly, that Boxing Day games are being shown live only on Amazon Prime, and that Sky is showing no live games at all 26-28 December?
Yes, they've had that 'round' of games for the last couple of years now.
Thanks. I did think that Sky may have had one or two of the ten fixtures.
Post by: TheTimVilla on November 14, 2022, 02:58:12 PM
Post by: Villafirst on November 14, 2022, 05:15:47 PM
Maybe for the best. They bore the nation these days.
Perhaps we can push the Dogheads closer to the relegation trapdoor....
Post by: Pete3206 on November 14, 2022, 09:45:02 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 14, 2022, 09:52:21 PM
Post by: Drummond on November 15, 2022, 12:02:32 PM
Our Third Round game against Manchester United will definitely be shown.
and the 4th round against Man City.
Post by: Risso on November 15, 2022, 12:11:28 PM
Our Third Round game against Manchester United will definitely be shown.
and the 4th round against Man City.
And the final against Grimsby Town.
Post by: Drummond on November 15, 2022, 12:53:31 PM
Our Third Round game against Manchester United will definitely be shown.
and the 4th round against Man City.
And the final against Grimsby Town.
Well after beating Plymouth Argyle 5-1 in the 1st round.. they are the form team in the competition..... They play the winners of tonight's replay between Curzon Ashton and Cambridge United...
Post by: Nev on November 16, 2022, 05:11:16 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on November 16, 2022, 05:11:48 PM
Post by: olaftab on November 16, 2022, 05:41:36 PM
Post by: Risso on November 16, 2022, 05:47:32 PM
Post by: Risso on November 16, 2022, 06:04:37 PM
Post by: Drummond on November 16, 2022, 06:06:49 PM
Oh well, have to go on my tod!
Post by: Drummond on November 16, 2022, 06:07:06 PM
Friday night games are just shite for all concerned.
Ain't they just.
Post by: UK Redsox on November 16, 2022, 06:26:02 PM
Post by: eamonn on November 16, 2022, 06:27:06 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on November 16, 2022, 06:33:18 PM
especially in winterFriday night games are just shite for all concerned.
Ain't they just.
Post by: Dave P on December 05, 2022, 02:07:54 PM
* unless BT get their hands on it.
Post by: Dave P on December 05, 2022, 02:08:20 PM
Post by: KNVillan on December 05, 2022, 03:00:52 PM
Man City v Villa now Sunday 12th Feb at 4:30pm on SKY.
The game against Arsenal the following week, 18th is a 12.30 kick off - probably for coverage by BT
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1599765813028081664?s=61&t=0Mn86z4jmuEARSee4q5GXQ
Post by: Clampy on December 05, 2022, 04:23:49 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 05, 2022, 04:29:21 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 05, 2022, 05:02:33 PM
SKY have announced their live games for February and Villa v Leicester isn't one of them meaning this could be the first home league game on Saturday at 3pm this season*.
* unless BT get their hands on it.
No BT have chosen Everton v Arsenal on 4 Feb.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 05, 2022, 06:02:22 PM
The stevange game is on Sunday 8th January at 4.30pm but it's not the tellybox. What the fuck is that all about?
Sounds like a charity game organised by Messrs Gerrard and Postecoglou.
Post by: BlackCountryVilla on December 05, 2022, 06:33:58 PM
The stevange game is on Sunday 8th January at 4.30pm but it's not the tellybox. What the fuck is that all about?
They just can't leave anything alone. If it's not on TV why can't it be on a Saturday? It's as if they are determined to make it as much of a pain as possible to those that actually go to the matches.
Post by: placeforparks on December 05, 2022, 06:56:36 PM
The stevange game is on Sunday 8th January at 4.30pm but it's not the tellybox. What the fuck is that all about?
stevenage website says it has been moved as it has been selected for broadcast overseas...
Post by: Clampy on December 05, 2022, 07:14:28 PM
The stevange game is on Sunday 8th January at 4.30pm but it's not the tellybox. What the fuck is that all about?
stevenage website says it has been moved as it has been selected for broadcast overseas...
Which would be a nice pay day for them. That's the only good thing about it.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 05, 2022, 07:19:10 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2022, 07:22:10 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 05, 2022, 07:28:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 05, 2022, 07:40:40 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2022, 07:44:45 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 05, 2022, 07:45:31 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2022, 07:49:11 PM
I think there is a minimum that the away team can't argue with, isn't there?
As far as I know the home side can charge anything up to normal league prices and there's fuck all the away side can do. Hence Man Utd last season being able to charge more if we wanted a bigger allocation. The home side can't reduce them too much without the away side agreeing.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 05, 2022, 07:58:25 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 05, 2022, 09:05:03 PM
Post by: Drummond on December 06, 2022, 01:59:49 PM
I don't think the crowd will be affected by much. They'll likely bring a few less but we'll still have around the same; mostsupporterspeople who like to sit on their sofa or live in a country that shows endless Premier League football probably think football's a Sunday sport anyway.
FTFY
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 06, 2022, 11:15:02 PM
I see the Arsenal game is a week of my Mum's birthday (yes she supports them). Anyone know how much hospitality is these days in the Trinity central bit? I'm sure a few years back it was around 80 quid. If it's still around that figure then makes sense to watch it that way given standard tickets will be 50 quid in most parts of the ground.
Not after a fancy meal or anything but just interested how much a bog standard padded seat would cost?
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2022, 11:45:26 PM
Yeah FA sold out a few seasons back so more games can be screen on a Sunday for overseas rights holders and ahem betting websites....basically means FA cup third round day on a Saturday is pretty much a non event. And you can watch the game if you have a casual punt on Bet365.
I see the Arsenal game is a week of my Mum's birthday (yes she supports them). Anyone know how much hospitality is these days in the Trinity central bit? I'm sure a few years back it was around 80 quid. If it's still around that figure then makes sense to watch it that way given standard tickets will be 50 quid in most parts of the ground.
Not after a fancy meal or anything but just interested how much a bog standard padded seat would cost?
Shitloads plus VAT. For some reason the Villa are very reticent about giving away the exact figure.
Post by: Risso on December 07, 2022, 11:37:55 AM
Yeah FA sold out a few seasons back so more games can be screen on a Sunday for overseas rights holders and ahem betting websites....basically means FA cup third round day on a Saturday is pretty much a non event. And you can watch the game if you have a casual punt on Bet365.
I see the Arsenal game is a week of my Mum's birthday (yes she supports them). Anyone know how much hospitality is these days in the Trinity central bit? I'm sure a few years back it was around 80 quid. If it's still around that figure then makes sense to watch it that way given standard tickets will be 50 quid in most parts of the ground.
Not after a fancy meal or anything but just interested how much a bog standard padded seat would cost?
On a match by match basis, think it's about £275 per person in the 82 restaurant. You have to buy drinks in there for that as well.
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 08, 2022, 07:44:04 PM
Is that the general ballpark figure aswell for the gas lamp lounge experience that got opened a few years back? Just access to a bar in North stand and then you get central seats in Trinity (without any of the hospitality bells and whistles on top).
If it is I'll probably just watch it with her at the same place as last season's underwhelming Saturday lunchtime defeat to them, the Royal in Sutton Coldfield.
Post by: Risso on December 09, 2022, 10:22:24 AM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/hospitality/seasonal-packages/gas-lamp-lounge/. That doesn't strike me as bad value at all. My mate pays about 5 times that at Arsenal.
Post by: Footy-Vill on January 08, 2023, 03:18:15 PM
Coverage starts from 420pm
Freeview – 601
Freesat – 980
Sky – 981
Virgin Media - 990
Post by: Bad English on January 08, 2023, 06:13:54 PM
Post by: Des Little on January 22, 2023, 10:23:56 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on January 22, 2023, 10:26:44 PM
When is the next round of televised games being announced? Anyone know if Everton away is in danger of moving at all?Announcements for March scheduled for next Wednesday 25th. Although they're frequently a day or so late.
Post by: AV82EC on January 22, 2023, 11:00:57 PM
When is the next round of televised games being announced? Anyone know if Everton away is in danger of moving at all?
All the TV fixtures for the Everton away weekend already announced so you’re safe. As Lsvilla said we’re waiting for the March games now.
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 23, 2023, 12:00:09 AM
Hopefully we get both home games staying at 3pm Saturday as been a famine of those this season. Got the feeling one of them will get moved to a monday night though to fill quotas.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 23, 2023, 08:53:47 AM
Post by: AV82EC on January 23, 2023, 09:11:47 AM
Post by: Countryside Villain on January 23, 2023, 09:16:16 AM
O.k.......
Is that the general ballpark figure aswell for the gas lamp lounge experience that got opened a few years back? Just access to a bar in North stand and then you get central seats in Trinity (without any of the hospitality bells and whistles on top).
If it is I'll probably just watch it with her at the same place as last season's underwhelming Saturday lunchtime defeat to them, the Royal in Sutton Coldfield.
Might be a bit late a reply but i paid £120 (inc VAT) for the Gas Light Lounge v Leeds. Got some hot snacks, one free drink, programme etc and the padded seat.
Post by: DeKuip on January 23, 2023, 10:55:33 AM
O.k.......
Is that the general ballpark figure aswell for the gas lamp lounge experience that got opened a few years back? Just access to a bar in North stand and then you get central seats in Trinity (without any of the hospitality bells and whistles on top).
If it is I'll probably just watch it with her at the same place as last season's underwhelming Saturday lunchtime defeat to them, the Royal in Sutton Coldfield.
Might be a bit late a reply but i paid £120 (inc VAT) for the Gas Light Lounge v Leeds. Got some hot snacks, one free drink, programme etc and the padded seat.
Even being the kindest I can to the club with my maths I reckon you paid about £50 for a cushion!
Post by: Risso on January 25, 2023, 02:27:57 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on January 25, 2023, 02:48:17 PM
O.k.......
Is that the general ballpark figure aswell for the gas lamp lounge experience that got opened a few years back? Just access to a bar in North stand and then you get central seats in Trinity (without any of the hospitality bells and whistles on top).
If it is I'll probably just watch it with her at the same place as last season's underwhelming Saturday lunchtime defeat to them, the Royal in Sutton Coldfield.
Might be a bit late a reply but i paid £120 (inc VAT) for the Gas Light Lounge v Leeds. Got some hot snacks, one free drink, programme etc and the padded seat.
Even being the kindest I can to the club with my maths I reckon you paid about £50 for a cushion!
Often wondered what gaslighting was all about. It's a frackin disgrace is what it is.
Where is Fred? He should be all over this like a shark with elbows.
Post by: fredm on January 25, 2023, 08:25:02 PM
West Ham away moved from the Saturday at 3 to Sunday at 2.
Game moved because West Ham are playing in Europe during the week. It is not being televised.
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2023, 08:33:35 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 25, 2023, 09:27:43 PM
Hospitality prices this season have gone from "Just about affordable for a one-off treat" to "Go away smelly peasant".
Of course they don't want the riff raff in there do they
Post by: Chris Harte on January 30, 2023, 05:11:30 PM
Hospitality prices this season have gone from "Just about affordable for a one-off treat" to "Go away smelly peasant".I thought all the hospitality had sold out for the season. What kind of prices are they quoting now?
Post by: Flin5tone on January 30, 2023, 05:27:23 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 30, 2023, 08:07:53 PM
They don't want to attract the working classes . Would not surprise me if the north stand had padded seats and Christian would be happy to see 10,000 empty seats as long as the 'new' supporter spends big in the villagedoubt economically that wouldn't be worthwhile
Post by: olaftab on January 30, 2023, 08:22:38 PM
They don't want to attract the working classes . Would not surprise me if the north stand had padded seats and Christian would be happy to see 10,000 empty seats as long as the 'new' supporter spends big in the villageNothing wrong with that as we don’t have any working class supporters from Brum. I just hope I can park my Range Rover within 100 yards of my superior seat.
Post by: Nev on January 30, 2023, 08:42:56 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 30, 2023, 08:49:21 PM
no way I want to sit down with any orcs types from Lord of the RingsThey don't want to attract the working classes . Would not surprise me if the north stand had padded seats and Christian would be happy to see 10,000 empty seats as long as the 'new' supporter spends big in the villageNothing wrong with that as we don’t have any working class supporters from Brum. I just hope I can park my Range Rover within 100 yards of my superior seat.
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 30, 2023, 09:08:01 PM
Working class....at what salary level do you move into and out of working class?
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 30, 2023, 09:09:56 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 30, 2023, 09:21:05 PM
can working class afford to go to many Football games any more? I can't
I don't know I want someone who uses the term to define it
Post by: Mellin on January 30, 2023, 10:02:55 PM
Who let Trotsky back in?
Working class....at what salary level do you move into and out of working class?
If that salary means you can afford to live at home alone, cover all bills, a vehicle and actually afford to eat. If you are unable to cover these basics, which many can't despite working hard, then, I don't know about "working class", but you're being taken for a ride by a failing society.
Post by: Apna sangeet on February 01, 2023, 09:09:25 AM
I get the feeling they do .
Post by: Drummond on February 01, 2023, 09:13:00 AM
Post by: Apna sangeet on February 01, 2023, 09:17:37 AM
Who let Trotsky back in?
Working class....at what salary level do you move into and out of working class?
If that salary means you can afford to live at home alone, cover all bills, a vehicle and actually afford to eat. If you are unable to cover these basics, which many can't despite working hard, then, I don't know about "working class", but you're being taken for a ride by a failing society.
Being Working class is more than a wage category, its an identity the very thing the polical elite try to take from us.
Post by: Apna sangeet on February 01, 2023, 10:33:09 AM
Who let Trotsky back in?
Working class....at what salary level do you move into and out of working class?
If that salary means you can afford to live at home alone, cover all bills, a vehicle and actually afford to eat. If you are unable to cover these basics, which many can't despite working hard, then, I don't know about "working class", but you're being taken for a ride by a failing society.
Being Working class is more than a wage category, its an identity the very thing the polical elite try to take from us.
Also corporate fascists try to take away people's identity.
Post by: LeeB on February 01, 2023, 10:34:48 AM
Are the owners of Aston Villa ashamed of the working classes? Do they want to replaces us with non working class people?
I get the feeling they do .
I think the horse bolted with this issue and football in general about 30 years ago
Post by: Apna sangeet on February 01, 2023, 10:45:04 AM
Replaced with restaurants, live entertainment, stuff which is nothing to do with a football club.
The lower Witton End when given back to villa supporters in 2008 gave a real old fashioned experience of going to a game
Post by: Nev on February 01, 2023, 10:49:57 AM
Post by: Apna sangeet on February 01, 2023, 10:57:27 AM
Infact I rather they didn't come to my local football club at all for anything.
Post by: Risso on February 01, 2023, 10:59:01 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 01, 2023, 11:03:56 AM
I love it when previously banned posters sneak back on and then after a couple of posts completely give themselves away again.
Don't need a couple of posts, the user names alone are usually a giveaway.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 01, 2023, 11:05:28 AM
I'd rather that than middle class people with non brummie non west midlands accents, coming to villa park for live entertainment.
Infact I rather they didn't come to my local football club at all for anything.
*Cancels upcoming flights to Birmingham* :(
Post by: LeeB on February 01, 2023, 11:21:51 AM
I'd rather that than middle class people with non brummie non west midlands accents, coming to villa park for live entertainment.
Infact I rather they didn't come to my local football club at all for anything.
And what about females at the game?
Post by: Risso on February 01, 2023, 11:26:01 AM
I'd rather that than middle class people with non brummie non west midlands accents, coming to villa park for live entertainment.
Infact I rather they didn't come to my local football club at all for anything.
And what about females at the game?
Certainly not! Nobody without a manly Brummie accent please, especially those forrin sorts.
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 01, 2023, 01:14:07 PM
I'd rather that than middle class people with non brummie non west midlands accents, coming to villa park for live entertainment.
Infact I rather they didn't come to my local football club at all for anything.
Bluenose alert.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 01, 2023, 02:12:38 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 02, 2023, 11:06:07 AM
I'd rather that than middle class people with non brummie non west midlands accents, coming to villa park for live entertainment.
Infact I rather they didn't come to my local football club at all for anything.
Bluenose alert.
Having lived outside the B postcodes for some 34 years now I have rather lost my Brummie twang but can conjure it back up if need be. If I start doing this from the minute we get out of the car at The Marigold, is that ok?...
....no...
...ok, AFC Whyteleafe it is...
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 02, 2023, 11:08:13 AM
Post by: AV82EC on February 02, 2023, 11:16:55 AM
Still no sign of what's on Sky after Feb on their site. I thought they were supposed to have published March's games by now...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/scores-fixtures/2023-03
There you go.
Post by: Bad English on February 04, 2023, 06:06:56 PM
I think the Palace home game on 4 March should be safe as a Saturday 3pm kick off, looking at the other games currently scheduled for that weekend.
Is this game definitely staying at 3pm on Saturday? I am on holiday that week and am thinking of coming over with a mate to see it. I don't want to book it up only to find we can't see the game.
Post by: AV82EC on February 04, 2023, 06:08:26 PM
Post by: Bad English on February 04, 2023, 06:10:03 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on February 21, 2023, 04:49:28 PM
Sat 01/04/2023 Chelsea (a) now @ 17:30pm ko on SKY
Tues 04/04/2023 Leicester (a) 19:45ko - Game was postponed from Sept 2022 - Not on TV
Sat 15/04/2023 Newcastle (h) now a 12:30ko on BT Sport
Tues 25/04/2023 Fulham (h) now a 19:45pm ko on BT Sport
Sun 30/04/2023 Man Utd (a) now a 14:00ko - Game not on TV
Post by: eamonn on February 21, 2023, 05:08:09 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on February 21, 2023, 06:23:52 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on February 21, 2023, 08:40:21 PM
Loads of Changes for April
Sat 01/04/2023 Chelsea (a) now @ 17:30pm ko on SKY
Tues 04/04/2023 Leicester (a) 19:45ko - Game was postponed from Sept 2022 - Not on TV
Sat 15/04/2023 Newcastle (h) now a 12:30ko on BT Sport
Tues 25/04/2023 Fulham (h) now a 19:45pm ko on BT Sport
Sun 30/04/2023 Man Utd (a) now a 14:00ko - Game not on TV
Thanks, Spangley.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 23, 2023, 07:58:48 PM
Post by: VillaMart58 on February 23, 2023, 09:26:02 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 23, 2023, 09:59:50 PM
Post by: Nev on February 23, 2023, 10:21:16 PM
I suppose the good news, and reason to be grateful (!), is that Forest at home remains a Saturday 3pm.
This is one of the fixtures I was looking forward to so wanted to stay where it was. Likely to be a sell out, Easter Saturday, should make for a cracking atmosphere.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 23, 2023, 10:36:39 PM
Post by: sid1964 on February 24, 2023, 07:06:29 AM
Ipswich on the same day lost at home to Arsenal
Of course I may be wrong as my memory is not what it used to be!
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 24, 2023, 07:12:38 AM
If I remember correctly, the Forest home game in the season we won the league was only 3 days after we had lost at home to Ipswich in the supposed "championship decider".
Ipswich on the same day lost at home to Arsenal
Of course I may be wrong as my memory is not what it used to be!
Ipswich on 14th April and Forest on 18th April according to Wikipedia.
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 24, 2023, 09:32:03 AM
If I remember correctly, the Forest home game in the season we won the league was only 3 days after we had lost at home to Ipswich in the supposed "championship decider".
Ipswich on the same day lost at home to Arsenal
Of course I may be wrong as my memory is not what it used to be!
You're not. The national media was so biased towards Ipswich
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 24, 2023, 09:35:56 AM
Loads of Changes for April
Sat 01/04/2023 Chelsea (a) now @ 17:30pm ko on SKY
Tues 04/04/2023 Leicester (a) 19:45ko - Game was postponed from Sept 2022 - Not on TV
Sat 15/04/2023 Newcastle (h) now a 12:30ko on BT Sport
Tues 25/04/2023 Fulham (h) now a 19:45pm ko on BT Sport
Sun 30/04/2023 Man Utd (a) now a 14:00ko - Game not on TV
What I don't get is why some sites e.g. BBC Football are up to date with this whereas, Sky Sports themselves, and indeed Villa, aren't...
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on April 06, 2023, 10:18:39 AM
As per this: https://www.premierleague.com/news/2647056 (https://www.premierleague.com/news/2647056) it looks like they will announce today what matches will be televised for 'MW36' which is the weekend we are due to play Spurzzz at home - is that right?
For once I might be grateful for it to get moved to the later game on Sunday or, less usefully, the Monday night. I've got a ST, though on the Saturday I am supposed to be at Birmingham Uni and presently they are insistent that I need to be there. ::)
Post by: Drummond on April 06, 2023, 10:19:50 AM
Post by: Nev on April 06, 2023, 10:42:41 AM
Post by: Nev on April 06, 2023, 04:10:48 PM
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on April 06, 2023, 07:45:04 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 06, 2023, 09:04:12 PM
Amazed it hasn't been moved.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 06, 2023, 09:22:50 PM
If Citeh do get through in CL what happens I wonder? Moved to 5.30 on the Sat?
Post by: Flamingo Lane on April 06, 2023, 09:42:46 PM
https://www.premierleague.com/news/3137974
If Citeh do get through in CL what happens I wonder? Moved to 5.30 on the Sat?
There currently seems to be no live Sky game at 5.30 on the Saturday, so I wonder if one game might still get moved.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 06, 2023, 09:47:39 PM
Last time we played Spurs at home in Sat 3pm slot must've been mid 2000s?
Last season was Sat 3pm
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 06, 2023, 10:22:48 PM
Last time we played Spurs at home in Sat 3pm slot must've been mid 2000s?
Last season was Sat 3pm
It was 5.30
Post by: Pete3206 on April 07, 2023, 12:08:51 AM
Post by: Villa Lew on April 21, 2023, 10:10:24 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 16, 2023, 05:44:45 PM
Post by: Dazvillain on July 08, 2023, 10:07:19 AM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/08/premier-league-fixture-amendments-for-august-and-september/
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on July 08, 2023, 10:19:24 AM
Post by: Dazvillain on July 08, 2023, 10:22:15 AM
Sky are such wankers. We already know we’re gonna have loads of 2pm Sunday kick offs, so they decide to move the Everton game to that slot too even though we aren’t playing in Europe the previous Thursday.
If all goes well in our qualifiers , us in the top 7 from last year don’t normally play many games on Saturdays . I’d like to see that stat from last year for those teams involved in Europe …… what percentage did they play tavern Saturdays ?
Post by: Flamingo Lane on July 08, 2023, 10:46:01 AM
Post by: Clampy on July 08, 2023, 10:47:13 AM
That is annoying, the Everton game being moved. I was confident that would stay as 3pm on the Saturday in light of the other games that weekend, and our first and third games also already known as being moved. Not that I'd have been able to go anyway to Brighton at home at the end of September, but I see that's also been moved - to be shown on TNT, wtf that is.
I think TNT is the new name for BT Sports. I stand correct though.
Post by: Dazvillain on July 08, 2023, 11:10:42 AM
That is annoying, the Everton game being moved. I was confident that would stay as 3pm on the Saturday in light of the other games that weekend, and our first and third games also already known as being moved. Not that I'd have been able to go anyway to Brighton at home at the end of September, but I see that's also been moved - to be shown on TNT, wtf that is.
I think TNT is the new name for BT Sports. I stand correct though.
Yep
Post by: Lsvilla on July 08, 2023, 11:43:45 AM
Post by: Pete3206 on July 08, 2023, 11:47:10 AM
Post by: amfy on July 08, 2023, 12:34:28 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 08, 2023, 12:51:16 PM
That is annoying, the Everton game being moved. I was confident that would stay as 3pm on the Saturday in light of the other games that weekend, and our first and third games also already known as being moved. Not that I'd have been able to go anyway to Brighton at home at the end of September, but I see that's also been moved - to be shown on TNT, wtf that is.
I think TNT is the new name for BT Sports. I stand correct though.
It is. I just hope they can deliver!
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 08, 2023, 01:37:20 PM
I assume Chelsea 3pm the following Sat gets moved if we make europa group stages?
Post by: Villa Lew on July 09, 2023, 11:17:20 AM
Personally delighted at the Everton game being moved. Family wedding on the SaturdayI heard that was the reason, it was moved :)
Post by: Lsvilla on July 09, 2023, 11:42:49 AM
Ha ! If Unai rocks up in Ashbourne on that Saturday I'll be sure to post lots of pics.Personally delighted at the Everton game being moved. Family wedding on the SaturdayI heard that was the reason, it was moved :)
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 15, 2023, 10:25:43 PM
Starting next Saturday v Newcastle and the Brentwood and Fulham matches also to be shown live.
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2023, 10:15:50 AM
Palace game remains at 3pm Sat. That's straight off an international break.Yes I would have thought so.
I assume Chelsea 3pm the following Sat gets moved if we make europa group stages?
My local team away with first round second legs this week
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2023, 10:29:36 AM
This will help a lot of fans plan in advance once we’ve played our qualifier………I’ve noted the premier league fixture that would be affected adjacent to it. Hope this helps
Europa Conference League 2023/24 schedule
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League qualification rounds?
First qualifying round: 13 and 20 July 2023
Second qualifying round: 27 July and 3 August 2023
Third qualifying round: 10 and 17 August 2023
Play-offs: 24 and 31 August 2023. BURNLEY AWAY, LIVERPOOL AWAY
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage matches?
Matchday 1: 21 September 2023. CHELSEA AWAY
Matchday 2: 5 October 2023. WOLVES AWAY
Matchday 3: 26 October 2023. LUTON HOME
Matchday 4: 9 November 2023. FULHAM HOME
Matchday 5: 30 November 2023. BOURNEMOUTH AWAY
Matchday 6: 14 December 2023. BRENTFORD AWAY
When is the 2023/24 Europa Conference League knockout stage?
Knockout round play-offs: 15 and 22 February 2024. FULHAM AWAY , NOTTS FOREST HOME
Round of 16: 7 and 14 March 2024. SPURS HOME, WEST HAM AWAY
Quarter-finals: 11 and 18 April 2024 ARSENAL AWAY, BOURNEMOUTH HOME
Semi-finals: 2 and 9 May 2024. BRIGHTON AWAY, LIVERPOOL HOME
Final: 29 May 2024
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League draws?
First qualifying round: 20 June 2023
Second qualifying round: 21 June 2023
Third qualifying round: 24 July 2023
Play-off round: 7 August 2023
Group stage: 1 September 2023
Knockout round play-off: 18 December 2023
Round of 16: 23 February 2024
Quarter-finals & Semi-finals: 15 March 2024
Where is the Europa Conference League final in 2024?
The Agia Sofia Stadium in Athens (AEK stadium) will host the 2024 final, which will be played on 29 May 2024.
So potentially, 14 fixtures will move to Sunday kick offs before Sky and TNT start messing with others !!
Post by: Dave P on July 18, 2023, 11:05:08 AM
Post by: Dazvillain on July 18, 2023, 11:15:53 AM
Thanks Dazvillain. Thats quite handy to see at a glance.No worries, I thought particularly handy to ST holders who may want to resell those matches if cannot attend, as getting tickets will be at a premium this season, and definitely next with 7000 seats physically missing !
I’ve just edited it before anyone pointed out I’d missed the fixture changes for our qualifying rounds already planned
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 18, 2023, 02:50:42 PM
As mentioned in the Europa conf league thread, I’ll post important dates here for this competition too as potentially if we progress into competition past qualifying, all fixtures from our current list that follow these dates will be moved to Sundays regardless of live Tv or not.
This will help a lot of fans plan in advance once we’ve played our qualifier………I’ve noted the premier league fixture that would be affected adjacent to it. Hope this helps
Europa Conference League 2023/24 schedule
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League qualification rounds?
First qualifying round: 13 and 20 July 2023
Second qualifying round: 27 July and 3 August 2023
Third qualifying round: 10 and 17 August 2023
Play-offs: 24 and 31 August 2023. BURNLEY AWAY, LIVERPOOL AWAY
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage matches?
Matchday 1: 21 September 2023. CHELSEA AWAY
Matchday 2: 5 October 2023. WOLVES AWAY
Matchday 3: 26 October 2023. LUTON HOME
Matchday 4: 9 November 2023. FULHAM HOME
Matchday 5: 30 November 2023. BOURNEMOUTH AWAY
Matchday 6: 14 December 2023. BRENTFORD AWAY
When is the 2023/24 Europa Conference League knockout stage?
Knockout round play-offs: 15 and 22 February 2024. FULHAM AWAY , NOTTS FOREST HOME
Round of 16: 7 and 14 March 2024. SPURS HOME, WEST HAM AWAY
Quarter-finals: 11 and 18 April 2024 ARSENAL AWAY, BOURNEMOUTH HOME
Semi-finals: 2 and 9 May 2024. BRIGHTON AWAY, LIVERPOOL HOME
Final: 29 May 2024
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League draws?
First qualifying round: 20 June 2023
Second qualifying round: 21 June 2023
Third qualifying round: 24 July 2023
Play-off round: 7 August 2023
Group stage: 1 September 2023
Knockout round play-off: 18 December 2023
Round of 16: 23 February 2024
Quarter-finals & Semi-finals: 15 March 2024
Where is the Europa Conference League final in 2024?
The Agia Sofia Stadium in Athens (AEK stadium) will host the 2024 final, which will be played on 29 May 2024.
So potentially, 14 fixtures will move to Sunday kick offs before Sky and TNT start messing with others !!
So for the terminally thick - when do we get to know who we are playing and then when do we play them home and away?
Post by: AV84 on July 18, 2023, 03:04:26 PM
So for the terminally thick - when do we get to know who we are playing and then when do we play them home and away?
Play off draw is August 7th.
Matches 24th and 31st of August. Not sure about H/A, presumably depends on seeding/draw
Post by: AV82EC on July 18, 2023, 03:23:45 PM
So for the terminally thick - when do we get to know who we are playing and then when do we play them home and away?
Play off draw is August 7th.
Matches 24th and 31st of August. Not sure about H/A, presumably depends on seeding/draw
We’ll be seeded but the draw is random so we won’t know if we’re home or away until the 7th.
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 18, 2023, 03:57:54 PM
Post by: rougegorge on August 17, 2023, 01:18:08 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 17, 2023, 01:26:53 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 17, 2023, 03:21:19 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on August 17, 2023, 03:38:13 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on August 17, 2023, 04:23:50 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2023, 04:52:01 PM
Sky seem to have a thing about showing Villa V West Ham, even though it's usually a grim kind of game.
The David Cameron Derby
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 17, 2023, 05:19:18 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2023, 07:19:34 PM
Unai Emery’s Villa will now host the Hammers on Sunday, October 22 (ko 4.30pm), live on Sky Sports.
The Villa Park clash follows the October international break.
Post by: Des Little on August 25, 2023, 05:15:53 PM
Post by: AV82EC on August 25, 2023, 05:18:21 PM
How far in advance do we know which games are/aren’t moving? Are all September games set now?
I think that’s it now until the end of October apart from the Euro games obvs. Assuming we don’t have a mega meltdown against Hibs we’ll be playing in Europe on Thu 21 Sept so Chelsea away will be on the Sunday 24.
Post by: DeKuip on August 26, 2023, 10:01:11 AM
Wolves (a), Luton (h), Fulham (h), Bournemouth (a) and Brentford (a) will also be Sunday or Monday … then hopefully another six from March onwards if we march onwards.How far in advance do we know which games are/aren’t moving? Are all September games set now?
I think that’s it now until the end of October apart from the Euro games obvs. Assuming we don’t have a mega meltdown against Hibs we’ll be playing in Europe on Thu 21 Sept so Chelsea away will be on the Sunday 24.
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 26, 2023, 01:17:50 PM
How far in advance do we know which games are/aren’t moving? Are all September games set now?
Chelsea is still set at 3pm Saturday, that will get moved to the Sunday when Europa group qualification is confirmed.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 03, 2023, 12:53:56 PM
Unai Emery’s side will now travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, September 24 (ko 2pm), coming after Villa's trip to Legia Warszawa.
We will make the short journey to Molineux on Sunday, October 8 (ko 2pm), following our Conference League encounter against HŠK Zrinjski.
And our home clash against Luton at Villa Park will now take place on Sunday, October 29 (ko 2pm), after we travel to the Netherlands to face AZ Alkmaar.
Please note, changes to Villa's Premier League matches in November and December as a result of our European participation will be confirmed alongside the relevant month's broadcast selections.
Post by: Dazvillain on September 15, 2023, 04:46:16 PM
Couple more changes for November just announced. One for Tv, one for European reasons
Post by: adrenachrome on September 19, 2023, 10:22:38 PM
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Premier League in line for major TV shake-up with Sunday 6.30pm game
https://twitter.com/Villa_Trust/status/1704221219963232306 (https://twitter.com/Villa_Trust/status/1704221219963232306)
Post by: VillaTim on September 19, 2023, 10:25:00 PM
Wow, fuck that, it's going to clash with SOP and TARQuotePremier League in line for major TV shake-up with Sunday 6.30pm game
https://twitter.com/Villa_Trust/status/1704221219963232306 (https://twitter.com/Villa_Trust/status/1704221219963232306)
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 19, 2023, 10:28:05 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on September 19, 2023, 10:30:09 PM
Post by: KNVillan on September 20, 2023, 08:46:37 AM
https://archive.ph/NYUdt
Post by: Dave P on September 20, 2023, 09:00:51 AM
Post by: darren woolley on September 20, 2023, 09:52:37 AM
If you thought it was difficult getting home on a Saturday afternoon after a game..........
It will be a nightmare.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 20, 2023, 01:03:27 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 20, 2023, 02:16:25 PM
Early games / Friday games / Sunday games
Give it a few seasons and there will be 8pm KO's as well on Sundays - its all to satisfy TV audiences (and gambling) around the world.
Post by: London Villan on September 20, 2023, 04:36:57 PM
Post by: OCD on September 20, 2023, 04:49:34 PM
Give it a few seasons and there will be 8pm KO's as well on Sundays - its all to satisfy TV audiences (and gambling) around the world.
Already in the works - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/09/19/premier-league-tv-shake-up-games-at-630-sunday/.
Post by: purpletrousers on September 22, 2023, 12:16:26 PM
Saturday 9th December 15:00 Arsenal
Or possibly Tuesday 5th December 19:45 Man City ?
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 22, 2023, 12:19:52 PM
Can anyone confirm the next home league game at risk of changing from the dates/times out so far, is
Saturday 9th December 15:00 Arsenal
Or possibly Tuesday 5th December 19:45 Man City ?
Yes, up to end of Nov has been done
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 22, 2023, 12:21:23 PM
Post by: AV82EC on September 22, 2023, 12:24:52 PM
Post by: TheTimVilla on September 25, 2023, 07:26:57 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on October 08, 2023, 08:42:36 AM
Can anyone confirm the next home league game at risk of changing from the dates/times out so far, is
Saturday 9th December 15:00 Arsenal
Or possibly Tuesday 5th December 19:45 Man City ?
Yes, up to end of Nov has been done
Belated thank you on this. What with having an extra little one so now needing to not rely on our STs but to try to get extra seats when members go on sale, it’s all a bit of a commitment working out what game is when, if we can go, when it goes on sale and how to get tickets!
Post by: Pete3206 on October 08, 2023, 09:31:45 AM
Post by: Martyn Smith on October 08, 2023, 01:15:32 PM
Ever since the implementation of the Preeemier league it has swam in the wake of USA sports.
Early games / Friday games / Sunday games
Give it a few seasons and there will be 8pm KO's as well on Sundays - its all to satisfy TV audiences (and gambling) around the world.
Britain in swimming in the wake of the USA shock
#wishwewouldcopygermanyinstead #orcanada #orfinland
Post by: johnc on October 09, 2023, 09:11:23 AM
They could do a Friday evening I suppose
Post by: AV82EC on October 09, 2023, 09:15:59 AM
Would I be right in presuming that the Arsenal game *has* to be on the 9th December because Arsenal have a CL game on the Tuesday. Am I right?
They could do a Friday evening I suppose
It’ll have to be the Saturday for the reason you outline. It can’t be the Friday because our game against Man City will be on the Wednesday night.
Post by: eamonn on October 09, 2023, 09:17:24 AM
Post by: AV82EC on October 09, 2023, 09:25:01 AM
Legia H - Thu 30 Nov
Bournemouth A - Sun 3 Dec
Cit£h H - Weds 6 Dec
Arsenal H - Sat 9 Dec
Zrinjski A - Thu 14 Dec
Brentford A - Sun 17 Dec
Post by: eamonn on October 09, 2023, 11:22:26 AM
Post by: Risso on October 09, 2023, 01:41:46 PM
We have a double-header at home to Citeh and the Goon squad? Yikes.
Brentford away is one of those fixtures we seem to always be annoyingly inept at, as well.
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 09, 2023, 10:47:48 PM
I did fancy us to get something off them but if we're playing Man. City at 8.15pm on the Wednesday there's going to have to be some rotation. Can't say Chambers v Saka and Donk v Odegaard would end that well for us but you never know.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 09, 2023, 11:32:59 PM
We have a double-header at home to Citeh and the Goon squad? Yikes.
Brentford away is one of those fixtures we seem to always be annoyingly inept at, as well.
Ain't it just. The draw there last season stopped a run of victories but with historical context it was probably our biggest result since Rotterdam.
Post by: eamonn on October 10, 2023, 01:02:41 AM
Arsenal always seems to be half 12 Saturday these days.
I did fancy us to get something off them but if we're playing Man. City at 8.15pm on the Wednesday there's going to have to be some rotation. Can't say Chambers v Saka and Donk v Odegaard would end that well for us but you never know.
Wasn't there a rule introduced that teams playing Weds nights, will not have to "go again" early the following Saturday ? I think it was meant to be for European games but what's the difference between a home European or league game?
Post by: olaftab on October 10, 2023, 02:18:09 PM
We have a double-header at home to Citeh and the Goon squad? Yikes.What's the problem? They are just another two teams in division we play in :)
Post by: spangley1812 on October 13, 2023, 04:03:58 PM
Post by: Dazvillain on October 13, 2023, 04:08:14 PM
Spurs away moved to Sun 26/11/2023 for SKY...........14:00Ppm koThat what’s AVFc site says, but sky sports report it’s at VP !? Not sure if fixture has been reversed for some reason ?
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12983885/premier-league-fixtures-on-sky-sports-watch-man-city-vs-liverpool-everton-vs-man-utd-and-tottenham-vs-aston-villa-exclusively-on-sky
Post by: Martyn Smith on October 14, 2023, 12:03:38 AM
Spurs away moved to Sun 26/11/2023 for SKY...........14:00Ppm koThat what’s AVFc site says, but sky sports report it’s at VP !? Not sure if fixture has been reversed for some reason ?
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12983885/premier-league-fixtures-on-sky-sports-watch-man-city-vs-liverpool-everton-vs-man-utd-and-tottenham-vs-aston-villa-exclusively-on-sky
Seems to have been corrected now
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on October 17, 2023, 10:46:36 AM
It's still on avfc.co.uk as Tuesday 5th December, though lots of people seem to think it will be switched to Wednesday 6th. UTV.
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 17, 2023, 11:45:40 AM
Arsenal always seems to be half 12 Saturday these days.
I did fancy us to get something off them but if we're playing Man. City at 8.15pm on the Wednesday there's going to have to be some rotation. Can't say Chambers v Saka and Donk v Odegaard would end that well for us but you never know.
Wasn't there a rule introduced that teams playing Weds nights, will not have to "go again" early the following Saturday ? I think it was meant to be for European games but what's the difference between a home European or league game?
Yes for CL if you play away somewhere you can request Saturday 8pm. That dosen't apply to europa league though.....
Hopefully we're not 8pm v Arsenal though as I've got tickets to see the Used at the Academy at that time to get in my Emo/Post-Punk fix before Christmas so would be annoying.
Half 5 seems the obvious time.
Post by: AV82EC on October 17, 2023, 01:59:56 PM
Arsenal always seems to be half 12 Saturday these days.
I did fancy us to get something off them but if we're playing Man. City at 8.15pm on the Wednesday there's going to have to be some rotation. Can't say Chambers v Saka and Donk v Odegaard would end that well for us but you never know.
Wasn't there a rule introduced that teams playing Weds nights, will not have to "go again" early the following Saturday ? I think it was meant to be for European games but what's the difference between a home European or league game?
Yes for CL if you play away somewhere you can request Saturday 8pm. That dosen't apply to europa league though.....
Hopefully we're not 8pm v Arsenal though as I've got tickets to see the Used at the Academy at that time to get in my Emo/Post-Punk fix before Christmas so would be annoying.
Half 5 seems the obvious time.
Or the dreaded 12.30 slot on TNT.
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 17, 2023, 04:35:28 PM
Arsenal always seems to be half 12 Saturday these days.
I did fancy us to get something off them but if we're playing Man. City at 8.15pm on the Wednesday there's going to have to be some rotation. Can't say Chambers v Saka and Donk v Odegaard would end that well for us but you never know.
Wasn't there a rule introduced that teams playing Weds nights, will not have to "go again" early the following Saturday ? I think it was meant to be for European games but what's the difference between a home European or league game?
Yes for CL if you play away somewhere you can request Saturday 8pm. That dosen't apply to europa league though.....
Hopefully we're not 8pm v Arsenal though as I've got tickets to see the Used at the Academy at that time to get in my Emo/Post-Punk fix before Christmas so would be annoying.
Half 5 seems the obvious time.
Or the dreaded 12.30 slot on TNT.
Produced two of our best performances in the last 15 years at VP, 3-0 v Newcastle and 6-1 v Brighton.
Post by: AV82EC on October 17, 2023, 05:09:22 PM
Arsenal always seems to be half 12 Saturday these days.
I did fancy us to get something off them but if we're playing Man. City at 8.15pm on the Wednesday there's going to have to be some rotation. Can't say Chambers v Saka and Donk v Odegaard would end that well for us but you never know.
Wasn't there a rule introduced that teams playing Weds nights, will not have to "go again" early the following Saturday ? I think it was meant to be for European games but what's the difference between a home European or league game?
Yes for CL if you play away somewhere you can request Saturday 8pm. That dosen't apply to europa league though.....
Hopefully we're not 8pm v Arsenal though as I've got tickets to see the Used at the Academy at that time to get in my Emo/Post-Punk fix before Christmas so would be annoying.
Half 5 seems the obvious time.
Or the dreaded 12.30 slot on TNT.
Produced two of our best performances in the last 15 years at VP, 3-0 v Newcastle and 6-1 v Brighton.
You can prove anything with facts.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 18, 2023, 06:54:16 PM
The planning will see a new 6.30pm Sunday kick-off time as part of the next TV rights deal. All Sunday matches being made available by which would force fans to adapt to a variety of kick-off times throughout the day.
The new kick-off times on Sunday, as well as additional Friday and Monday slots, would reportedly appease broadcasters and clubs.
Post by: Risso on October 18, 2023, 07:47:56 PM
Post by: colin69 on October 18, 2023, 08:56:44 PM
Where will it end?
Post by: Des Little on October 18, 2023, 10:57:55 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on October 19, 2023, 10:47:44 AM
Post by: Nev on October 19, 2023, 01:11:55 PM
Post by: Nunkin1965 on October 19, 2023, 01:22:11 PM
That's a 9.30 return home for me and I'm not that far from VP.
Post by: Bully2345 on October 19, 2023, 01:25:50 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 19, 2023, 05:00:22 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 19, 2023, 05:12:51 PM
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The Saturday afternoon 3pm blackout will remain in place but every 2pm Sunday kick-off will be televised.
In the new deal, five midweek rounds will be available instead of the current four, while the Saturday 12:30pm and 5:30pm and the Sunday 2pm and 4.30pm stay in place, along with the 8pm Monday or Friday slot.
Nowt about Sunday evenings. But then it doesn't mention Saturday nights either, and there's a game at 8 this coming Saturday.
Post by: Nev on October 19, 2023, 06:06:45 PM
I'm seeing a band at the local on Sat but with Newton Heath playing at 8 and the dreadful Toryfest of the rugby on I'll have to stare at the floor until 10pm.
Post by: OCD on October 19, 2023, 08:33:49 PM
I haven't seen the 6.30 Sunday KO slot confirmed anywhere, I had heard it suggested a while back. The other changes were on Twitter yesterday but not this one.
This is the closest I've seen - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/09/19/premier-league-tv-shake-up-games-at-630-sunday/.
Post by: Nev on October 20, 2023, 03:57:31 AM
Anyway, I'd wager our game is unlikely to move, Sheffield Utd at home should stay where it is I would've thought.
The same situation is mooted for NYE but I don't think games that day are particularly unusual.
Post by: sid1964 on October 20, 2023, 07:20:04 AM
Post by: AV82EC on October 20, 2023, 08:42:56 AM
i would not be surprised if Utd away on boxing day was the 8pm kick off
Are those ones the Amazon fixtures?
Post by: Hookeysmith on October 20, 2023, 11:25:49 AM
If anything covid played right into their hands and taught them a watching audience is no worse than the backdrop of sound from supporters
Just like my dad said when they paid Haynes £100 per week - the game is gone to shit
Post by: Dr Butler on October 20, 2023, 11:31:42 AM
Ridiculous decision if true.
That's a 9.30 return home for me and I'm not that far from VP.
same here....6.30pm ko about 2 hours for the match so around 8.30pm and then approx 2 hours home so back around 10.30ish....on a Sunday :(
maybe it is time to become an armchair supporter....
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 20, 2023, 05:06:56 PM
There's talk of matches being moved to Xmas Eve this year, it falls on a Sunday. The last time a match was played then was in '95, Leeds V Newton Heath. I remember it very well because while I was watching the girl I was seeing decided it was the perfect time to phone and give me the sack.
Anyway, I'd wager our game is unlikely to move, Sheffield Utd at home should stay where it is I would've thought.
The same situation is mooted for NYE but I don't think games that day are particularly unusual.
Wolves v Chelsea at Molineux is the talk for Christmas Eve.
Post by: Bad English on October 20, 2023, 05:51:19 PM
Post by: Gareth on October 20, 2023, 06:00:18 PM
They really dont give a shit about football fans do they?
If anything covid played right into their hands and taught them a watching audience is no worse than the backdrop of sound from supporters
Just like my dad said when they paid Haynes £100 per week - the game is gone to shit
Of course it does, you only have to watch any game on Sky and the way they use the crowd mics is to create a faux atmosphere…the way the crowd is seemingly so loud and the commentators barely heard is sooo sooo fake…the even make the Emirates sound like there is noise
Post by: Des Little on October 20, 2023, 10:24:40 PM
Post by: Dazvillain on October 26, 2023, 02:10:48 PM
Man U away at 8pm on Boxing Day would just be a huge piss take
Your nightmares have come true ……
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/october/26/December-and-January-fixture-updates/
Post by: darren woolley on October 26, 2023, 02:19:03 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 04, 2023, 07:58:53 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/dec/04/premier-league-agrees-67bn-tv-rights-deal-with-sky-and-tnt-sports
Post by: Nev on December 04, 2023, 08:22:03 PM
Post by: Drummond on December 05, 2023, 03:03:45 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on December 05, 2023, 03:06:30 PM
Post by: London Villan on December 05, 2023, 03:11:16 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 05, 2023, 04:17:46 PM
A few more Saturday night and Friday night games as well. The majority of PL games will now be live on TV. 270 out of 380 live.great news for the armchair fan, not so great for those who go in person
Post by: Footy-Vill on December 06, 2023, 05:03:33 PM
Prime Video's scoreboard will have 5 white dashes above each of the team's names. Those markings represent substitutions for each team.
Post by: VillaTim on December 06, 2023, 06:16:30 PM
Post by: Villa in Denmark on December 12, 2023, 08:25:37 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 12, 2023, 09:04:49 PM
Post by: AV82EC on December 12, 2023, 09:10:14 PM
Looks like the Newcastle game is now 8:15pm kick off on 30th January.
Think that’s another Amazon week isn’t it.
Post by: martyn ellis on December 13, 2023, 12:05:19 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 13, 2023, 05:42:01 PM
Post by: Bad English on December 13, 2023, 06:08:58 PM
Post by: robleflaneur on December 13, 2023, 08:06:41 PM
Armchair/sofa fans seem to be the priority.
Post by: amfy on December 14, 2023, 07:48:47 AM
I think the most annoying thing is having loads of Sunday games because of the Europa League, but the TV companies not choosing those but choosing other games for a Sunday KO, so we hardly ever have a game on a Saturday.
I honestly think that one of my main motivations for Champions League now is to play more games on a Saturday!
Post by: LeeB on December 14, 2023, 10:09:29 AM
Definitely the same for me since I’ve moved up north Martin. It’s got worse and worse.
I think the most annoying thing is having loads of Sunday games because of the Europa League, but the TV companies not choosing those but choosing other games for a Sunday KO, so we hardly ever have a game on a Saturday.
I honestly think that one of my main motivations for Champions League now is to play more games on a Saturday!
It's absolutely scudded my participation in early sunday evening over 45's football.
Post by: martyn ellis on December 14, 2023, 10:41:16 AM
I'd try Finnegan's Wake before tackling that post.
You'd probably have been able to finish it in the time it took me to get home Saturday BE.
Post by: martyn ellis on December 14, 2023, 10:44:58 AM
Paragraphs, dear boy.
Stream of consciousness, dear boy - Not quite to Finnegan's Wake level (ref BE post).
Post by: spangley1812 on December 21, 2023, 04:07:59 PM
Sheff Utd away on Sat 03/02/2024 now a 17:30pm ko on SKY
Man Ure at home is now on Sunday 11/02/2024 a 16:30pm ko on SKY
Post by: eamonn on December 21, 2023, 06:35:18 PM
Post by: AV82EC on December 21, 2023, 07:40:10 PM
Basically every weekend from now on as Sky and TNT clamour for magic dust from our miracle season.
Yep, the “price of success”.
Post by: adrenachrome on December 21, 2023, 07:59:32 PM
Paragraphs, dear boy.
As a Scandinavian poster once said on this forum many moons since:
"You must put some air in the text".
Post by: London Villan on December 21, 2023, 08:16:14 PM
Post by: leylandalbion on December 21, 2023, 08:55:11 PM
Post by: Des Little on January 20, 2024, 10:23:21 PM
When is the next batch of tv games being announced?
Post by: AV82EC on January 21, 2024, 12:15:32 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 21, 2024, 12:46:10 PM
Is it safe to say Fulham away wont move now?I am hoping to go to this one even if it means sitting in the neutral end or worse still the home end. The ticket prices are a bit crazy but Fulham away is one of my favourite away days even if it's not been a mhappy hunting ground on too many visits . The Gerrard finale though in a way was a spectacular night for how it ended
Post by: spangley1812 on January 26, 2024, 04:03:29 PM
Post by: Yeltzer on January 26, 2024, 04:03:40 PM
Luton away moved to 5.30 Sat night
Post by: eamonn on January 26, 2024, 04:06:11 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on February 05, 2024, 05:37:22 PM
Game v Wolves also on SKY on Sat 30/03/2023 - 17:30pm ko
Game v West Ham moved to Sun 17/03/2023 - 14:00pm ko - Not on SKY but moved to both teams in Europe
Post by: VillaTim on February 05, 2024, 06:04:28 PM
http://www.skysports.com/share/13056892if anyone is planning a night over in Luton on either the Friday or the Saturday after the game my advice is don't.
Luton away moved to 5.30 Sat night
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 05, 2024, 10:13:13 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on February 05, 2024, 10:35:56 PM
Guttingly I can’t now go as I have a wedding that evening 😞
Post by: Des Little on February 05, 2024, 11:02:14 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 05, 2024, 11:14:52 PM
Luton away moved to 5.30 Sat night
if anyone is planning a night over in Luton on either the Friday or the Saturday after the game my advice is don't.
Bedford-Stuyvesant is supposed to be a pretty happening spot.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 05, 2024, 11:53:37 PM
I shouldn't think the police are terribly happy with the new time of the Wolves game.
Pretty sure the last time we beat them at VP in league match was championship in 2018 and that was a half 5 match so could be a good omen.
Cracking atmosphere anyway so would expect the same again.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 06, 2024, 12:07:36 AM
I shouldn't think the police are terribly happy with the new time of the Wolves game.
Pretty sure the last time we beat them at VP in league match was championship in 2018 and that was a half 5 match so could be a good omen.
Cracking atmosphere anyway so would expect the same again.
How time flies. Watched it in a pub in Digbeth, even though I’m not allowed, on my way to see Mahalia* at the Castle & Falcon. Went outside for a smoke and overheard two noses moaning about us.
Nose 1 to Nose 2: “Fucking hell, you’d think they’d won the European Cup”.
Me: “What? Again?”
*Mahalia won best female at the 2020 MOBO awards, I doubt she’ll play the Castle & Falcon again.
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 06, 2024, 12:33:54 AM
I shouldn't think the police are terribly happy with the new time of the Wolves game.
They're never bothered about Wolves.
Post by: Nev on February 06, 2024, 12:18:31 PM
I shouldn't think the police are terribly happy with the new time of the Wolves game.
They're never bothered about Wolves.
Nor are we. And they seem to have got over us anyway and have turned their attentions to Sangwell.
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 06, 2024, 02:13:30 PM
I moved a holiday to go on Sunday 10th so i could be at the game and now take off at KO so cannot even see it on phone / tv - the fucking wankers.
Post by: Drummond on February 06, 2024, 02:29:55 PM
I shouldn't think the police are terribly happy with the new time of the Wolves game.
They're never bothered about Wolves.
Like pretty much everyone else then.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 02:36:58 PM
Spurs game now on Mothers Day, meaning thousands of Moms may have to miss out on their £50 Toby carvery
We concede 3 goals whenever my mate and I have a Toby Carvery before a game, so that's probably a good thing.
Post by: Drummond on February 06, 2024, 02:40:52 PM
Spurs game now on Mothers Day, meaning thousands of Moms may have to miss out on their £50 Toby carvery
We concede 3 goals whenever my mate and I have a Toby Carvery before a game, so that's probably a good thing.
Try a Harvester instead please.
Post by: Risso on February 06, 2024, 02:42:05 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 02:44:17 PM
Post by: darren woolley on February 06, 2024, 02:49:51 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 06, 2024, 02:59:40 PM
if that was the 4-1 game when Grabban got a great strikers goal i was at that one North Lower , it was a great atmosphere that dayI shouldn't think the police are terribly happy with the new time of the Wolves game.
Pretty sure the last time we beat them at VP in league match was championship in 2018 and that was a half 5 match so could be a good omen.
Cracking atmosphere anyway so would expect the same again.
Post by: Dave P on February 06, 2024, 04:20:51 PM
Talking of Harvester, have you seen why Gregg Wallace is trending on Twitter? Deary me.
I have and words fail me. Dad of the year because he allocates one and a half hours to his autistic son he openly admits didn't want before playing computer games for 2 hours. The Harvester thing isn't even the tip of the iceberg!
Post by: Dave P on February 06, 2024, 04:21:30 PM
The absolute bag of monkeyspunk drinkers
I moved a holiday to go on Sunday 10th so i could be at the game and now take off at KO so cannot even see it on phone / tv - the fucking wankers.
Tbf, the Spurs game was always going to be on the 10th, TV or no TV, as we have a European game on the Thursday before.
Post by: AV82EC on February 06, 2024, 04:27:00 PM
The absolute bag of monkeyspunk drinkers
I moved a holiday to go on Sunday 10th so i could be at the game and now take off at KO so cannot even see it on phone / tv - the fucking wankers.
Tbf, the Spurs game was always going to be on the 10th, TV or no TV, as we have a European game on the Thursday before.
I’ve no idea why that hadn’t already been signalled as we knew back in December after the Zrinjski game. They could have put it at 2pm on the Sunday then just moved it back an hour for TV.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 06, 2024, 05:18:43 PM
Never had a good meal in a harvester. The one by Stoke ground served me battered fish with raw batter. Think that was the last attempt.
The Bassets Pole used to do a pretty good breakfast, unlimited coffee/ tea and toast to go with it for about £7, has recently been done out and been once since and they’ve changed the offer now.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on February 19, 2024, 03:16:24 PM
Selfishly, moving the Brentford game on Saturday 6th April at 3.00 would do me a favour. ;)
Post by: spangley1812 on February 27, 2024, 05:37:19 PM
Game v Arsenal away still on 13/04/2023 but now live on SKY and a 17:30pm ko.....that game will be moved to the Sun probably if Villa progress in Europe
Not all the games have been chosen for the end of April according to PRAVDA
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 27, 2024, 05:49:58 PM
Does anyone know when they will announce the games in April that will be shown on the telly?
Selfishly, moving the Brentford game on Saturday 6th April at 3.00 would do me a favour. ;)
Hard lines Russ, one of the few that isn't moved!
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 28, 2024, 12:41:34 AM
Game v Man City away still on 03/04/2023 but now live on TNT and a 20:15pm ko
Game v Arsenal away still on 13/04/2023 but now live on SKY and a 17:30pm ko.....that game will be moved to the Sun probably if Villa progress in Europe
Not all the games have been chosen for the end of April according to PRAVDA
I hope so for the obvious reasons and it'll mean I can watch it without taking a shift off...
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 28, 2024, 03:06:19 AM
Post by: Richard on February 28, 2024, 06:52:49 AM
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on February 28, 2024, 03:56:50 PM
Bugger!Does anyone know when they will announce the games in April that will be shown on the telly?Hard lines Russ, one of the few that isn't moved!
Selfishly, moving the Brentford game on Saturday 6th April at 3.00 would do me a favour. ;)
Now very likely I will have to disappoint my new employer (The FA) that I'm not attending something they expect me to.
Post by: eamonn on February 28, 2024, 05:00:20 PM
Post by: placeforparks on February 29, 2024, 05:25:23 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 01, 2024, 01:09:47 AM
16 I've just checked, good old Wikipedia.
17 on Sky & TNT.
Newcastle away
Everton home
West Ham home
Forest away
Spurs away
Sheff U home
Everton away
Sheff Utd away
Manure home
Luton away
Spurs home
Wolves home
Brighton home
Newcastle home
Arsenal home
Man City away
Arsenal away.
Man City on Amazon but I didn’t count that as ‘chosen’ as they have all the games from a particular week.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 01, 2024, 01:13:10 AM
16 I've just checked, good old Wikipedia.
Whoops! I thought you were correcting me and now I see you were very kindly answering my question. Thanks Richard!
I think it’s something like £750k for each appearance, so I heard on a pod recently.
Post by: Richard on March 01, 2024, 06:31:29 AM
16 I've just checked, good old Wikipedia.
Whoops! I thought you were correcting me and now I see you were very kindly answering my question. Thanks Richard!
I think it’s something like £750k for each appearance, so I heard on a pod recently.
No worries Percy!
Post by: danno on March 01, 2024, 07:19:55 AM
https://www.football365.com/news/which-premier-league-teams-are-on-tv-the-most-sky-sports-tnt
Post by: Dogtanian on March 01, 2024, 08:25:35 AM
Not for the first time, mr Emery was right about seven teams being ahead of us.
https://www.football365.com/news/which-premier-league-teams-are-on-tv-the-most-sky-sports-tnt
We need to make a connection with the cameras in our own way.
Post by: Steve67 on March 01, 2024, 08:32:41 AM
Post by: Drummond on March 18, 2024, 05:40:40 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 18, 2024, 06:13:44 PM
Not for the first time, mr Emery was right about seven teams being ahead of us.
https://www.football365.com/news/which-premier-league-teams-are-on-tv-the-most-sky-sports-tnt
And he was widely panned when he said it.
Post by: Dave P on March 18, 2024, 09:21:40 PM
Post by: Richard on March 18, 2024, 09:54:17 PM
Am I being daft but why has the Bournemouth home game not been officially moved to the Sunday? Surely it will be?
Because in theory it could also be moved to the Monday evening?
Post by: eamonn on March 18, 2024, 10:24:32 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 18, 2024, 10:51:29 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 18, 2024, 11:00:20 PM
Not for the first time, mr Emery was right about seven teams being ahead of us.
https://www.football365.com/news/which-premier-league-teams-are-on-tv-the-most-sky-sports-tnt
And he was widely panned when he said it.
We’ve had 12 more in Europe and two in the FA Cup. 30 live games (and surely the Liverpool game will be on, and Man City?). We earned over £150m from broadcasting last season with much less coverage.
Potential sponsors, are you watching?
Post by: olaftab on March 19, 2024, 09:19:58 AM
Arsenal now on Sky on Sunday 14th April at 4.30pmThe European Quarter Finalists derby!
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 22, 2024, 12:03:35 AM
Not for the first time, mr Emery was right about seven teams being ahead of us.
https://www.football365.com/news/which-premier-league-teams-are-on-tv-the-most-sky-sports-tnt
And he was widely panned when he said it.
We’ve had 12 more in Europe and two in the FA Cup. 30 live games (and surely the Liverpool game will be on, and Man City?). We earned over £150m from broadcasting last season with much less coverage.
Potential sponsors, are you watching?
Foresight!
Post by: VillaTim on March 22, 2024, 12:11:56 AM
Post by: Dave P on March 22, 2024, 07:12:05 AM
Is it safe to say the Bournemouth H game will move from Saturday to Sunday given we play Lille on the Thursday.
Someone mentioned it could be the Monday but it’s safe to say it won’t be Saturday.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 22, 2024, 07:48:54 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on March 22, 2024, 08:48:12 AM
Post by: Villa Lew on March 22, 2024, 01:43:26 PM
Post by: Nev on March 22, 2024, 05:44:48 PM
Post by: atomicjam on March 23, 2024, 10:18:07 AM
Home to Chelsea (Sat April 27) is now a really annoying 8pm kick off
Post by: Nev on March 23, 2024, 10:18:50 AM
Chelsea at home stays on the Sat but moves........to 8pm. A big fuck off to that.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on March 23, 2024, 10:22:31 AM
Post by: Three Spires Villa on March 23, 2024, 10:23:25 AM
It’s ridiculous 8pm on a Saturday, yes football is for the fans, well it is if they sat in front of Sky tv
I apologise to sky, TNT
Post by: martyn ellis on March 23, 2024, 01:06:47 PM
It’s ridiculous 8pm on a Saturday, yes football is for the fans, well it is if they sat in front of Sky tv
I apologise to sky, TNT
I wouldn't apologise to anyone Three Spires; they all do it. What's infuriating is that there is simply no available train to get back to London after a game played at 8pm on a Saturday. Staying over is an option, which I've done on a week night, but it's expensive and time-consuming. Season ticket holders from a fair distance from Birmingham get repeatedly disregarded and there's nothing we can do about it. Mightily pissed off about this, having had to miss several games this season.
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 23, 2024, 01:42:42 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 23, 2024, 02:01:21 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 23, 2024, 02:09:05 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 23, 2024, 03:09:26 PM
Cant remember last time we had a 8pm ko on a Saturday. Will be a great atmosphere and revenge for the fa cul defeat
Post by: Risso on March 23, 2024, 03:22:21 PM
8pm on a Saturday night can Fuck right Off .
Yep, dismal decision.
Post by: eamonn on March 23, 2024, 05:54:20 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 23, 2024, 06:49:18 PM
It's my brother's stag that day. And I'm helping to organise it, as the best man. And he's a Chelsea fan.
Well your obviously gonna get him a ticket in villa end and wearing a villa shirt right? 😉
Post by: Three Spires Villa on March 23, 2024, 08:44:03 PM
It’s ridiculous 8pm on a Saturday, yes football is for the fans, well it is if they sat in front of Sky tv
I apologise to sky, TNT
I wouldn't apologise to anyone Three Spires; they all do it. What's infuriating is that there is simply no available train to get back to London after a game played at 8pm on a Saturday. Staying over is an option, which I've done on a week night, but it's expensive and time-consuming. Season ticket holders from a fair distance from Birmingham get repeatedly disregarded and there's nothing we can do about it. Mightily pissed off about this, having had to miss several games this season.
Very true, more I was apologising for posting Sky, instead of TNT. It’s a disgrace and makes my piss boil. Saturday at 8, my seat will be empty, but Villa not TNT will care
Post by: Three Spires Villa on March 23, 2024, 08:45:54 PM
Post by: Richard on March 23, 2024, 11:02:10 PM
Sorry fat fingers Villa nor TNT will care
Not sure Villa can do anything about it, blame the TV companies. Will only get worse when the new deals kick in.
Post by: eamonn on March 24, 2024, 12:24:34 AM
It's my brother's stag that day. And I'm helping to organise it, as the best man. And he's a Chelsea fan.
Well your obviously gonna get him a ticket in villa end and wearing a villa shirt right? 😉
Unfortunately, it's on in Dublin.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on March 24, 2024, 06:42:06 AM
Sorry fat fingers Villa nor TNT will care
Not sure Villa can do anything about it, blame the TV companies. Will only get worse when the new deals kick in.
I mean Villa won’t care if I go or not.
Post by: amfy on March 24, 2024, 11:06:48 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 24, 2024, 06:27:45 PM
It's my brother's stag that day. And I'm helping to organise it, as the best man. And he's a Chelsea fan.
Well your obviously gonna get him a ticket in villa end and wearing a villa shirt right? 😉
Unfortunately, it's on in Dublin.
That's unfortunate.
Post by: darren woolley on March 25, 2024, 09:27:15 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 25, 2024, 09:35:18 AM
Post by: eamonn on March 25, 2024, 09:43:32 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 25, 2024, 10:26:48 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 02, 2024, 08:29:20 AM
Just need to juggle around some family stuff, the more notice I give them, the less earache I will get :)
Post by: rougegorge on April 02, 2024, 11:00:46 AM
When do we think the day / time for Liverpool game will be announced, I have no doubt it will be moved even if we are not still in the Conference league, it's just to whenIt will definitely get moved if either Liverpool or we make the semi finals in Europe. They play Atalanta in their Europa League qf, and are favourites to progress, so the odds are definitely on the Sunday, or Monday is possible too I guess.
Just need to juggle around some family stuff, the more notice I give them, the less earache I will get :)
Post by: Demitri_C on April 02, 2024, 11:17:19 AM
.cant remember the last time we had a monday night game tbhWhen do we think the day / time for Liverpool game will be announced, I have no doubt it will be moved even if we are not still in the Conference league, it's just to whenIt will definitely get moved if either Liverpool or we make the semi finals in Europe. They play Atalanta in their Europa League qf, and are favourites to progress, so the odds are definitely on the Sunday, or Monday is possible too I guess.
Just need to juggle around some family stuff, the more notice I give them, the less earache I will get :)
Post by: Drummond on April 02, 2024, 11:17:29 AM
Post by: AV82EC on April 02, 2024, 11:49:13 AM
Post by: Richard on April 02, 2024, 12:14:53 PM
I hope it isn’t the Monday that’s the night before my Wedding! I don’t think my Mrs will be letting me hop off to VP.
It's traditional not to see your bride! I'd definitely go.
Post by: aldridgeboy on April 02, 2024, 01:29:21 PM
I can't wait to tell her its going to be moved to the Sunday or Monday now
Post by: AV82EC on April 02, 2024, 01:41:22 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 02, 2024, 02:11:24 PM
Not sure how I’ve managed it but I’ve persuaded her we need to extend our honeymoon with a 5 night stay in Athens.
Surely spending even more 'romantic' time with you wasn't that hard a sell.
Post by: Yeltzer on April 10, 2024, 04:04:06 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 10, 2024, 04:14:02 PM
Liverpool at home moved to Monday 13 May, KO 8pm
Makes sense, an extra day's rest for both teams if we make the semi-finals in Europe.
Post by: Ger Regan on April 10, 2024, 04:15:09 PM
Post by: VillaTim on April 10, 2024, 04:17:13 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 10, 2024, 04:19:04 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on April 10, 2024, 04:19:17 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 10, 2024, 04:30:35 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 10, 2024, 04:35:31 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 10, 2024, 04:36:54 PM
Is that confirmed, really hope not as that means I can't make it now
Yep. Wankers.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 10, 2024, 04:40:44 PM
Is that confirmed, really hope not as that means I can't make it now
Me too, fucking shit news.
Post by: Nev on April 10, 2024, 04:42:54 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 10, 2024, 04:48:23 PM
Wankers.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on April 10, 2024, 05:07:26 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 10, 2024, 05:28:14 PM
Post by: Jane on April 10, 2024, 06:06:51 PM
Post by: VillaTim on April 10, 2024, 06:13:04 PM
Night before my Wedding, don’t think I’m getting a pass for that one.😂Who on earth gets married on a Tuesday ;)
Post by: Beard82 on April 10, 2024, 06:25:29 PM
Might still but always a pain for the night games. Literally got to the Ajax game exactly at kick off - no matter how early I leave I cant get to evening games on time.
Ajax - car told me I needed oil - has anyone tried putting oil into a modern car.
The only dipstick I could find was me
Post by: BC Villain on April 10, 2024, 06:41:11 PM
Fuck off Sky
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 10, 2024, 06:45:00 PM
Brilliant. So we all have to rearrange our plans just so Sky can wank themselves silly over the games most whingeing, moaning bastard.
Fuck off Sky
I know, but they did give us £150m last year. I’d do some pretty grim shit for that.
No offence footy.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 10, 2024, 07:01:50 PM
Brilliant. So we all have to rearrange our plans just so Sky can wank themselves silly over the games most whingeing, moaning bastard.
Fuck off Sky
OTOH, night game, Blose relegated the previous week, and we get a result against Liverpool to clinch Champs League football whilst denying them the title. Could be quite the party!
Post by: Jane on April 10, 2024, 07:08:14 PM
Brilliant. So we all have to rearrange our plans just so Sky can wank themselves silly over the games most whingeing, moaning bastard.
Fuck off Sky
OTOH, night game, Blose relegated the previous week, and we get a result against Liverpool to clinch Champs League football whilst denying them the title. Could be quite the party!
On TV it will be ace, yeah!
Post by: Steve67 on April 10, 2024, 08:54:24 PM
Post by: Lucky Eddie on April 10, 2024, 09:26:53 PM
Night before my Wedding, don’t think I’m getting a pass for that one.😂Who on earth gets married on a Tuesday ;)
Who on earth gets married during the football season.
You've set yourself up for a lifetime of awkward anniversaries there Son.
Post by: Jane on April 10, 2024, 09:35:24 PM
Night before my Wedding, don’t think I’m getting a pass for that one.😂Who on earth gets married on a Tuesday ;)
Who on earth gets married during the football season.
You've set yourself up for a lifetime of awkward anniversaries there Son.
When me & Stu got married in 2015, we avoided the FA Cup Final date "just in case" That worked out well!
Post by: VillaTim on April 10, 2024, 09:38:05 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 10, 2024, 09:40:46 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 10, 2024, 10:06:50 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 11, 2024, 12:08:29 AM
no matter how early I leave I cant get to evening games on time.I think you know that's not true😂
Post by: martyn ellis on April 12, 2024, 03:42:36 PM
So here's a little ditty with more than a nod to Philip Larkin's 'This be the Verse' (reprinted)
They fuck you up the premier league
They may not mean to but they do.
They change the fixtures in their greed
To make more money from me and you
But they’ve been fucked up in their turn
By media moguls in their suits
Who tempt them with the millions earned
While for the fans, who gives two hoots?
More and more misery for the live fan
Whose pockets must be ever extendable
Gone are the days of the three pm man
With times and prices always dependable
The original:
They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.
But they were fucked up in their turn
By fools in old-style hats and coats,
Who half the time were soppy-stern
And half at one another’s throats.
Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself.
Philip Larkin, "This Be the Verse" from Collected Poems.