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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2019, 04:16:19 PM

Title: Press Exit
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2019, 04:16:19 PM
http://thebirminghampress.com/2019/01/the-tarnished-lustre-of-the-cup
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: Three Spires Villa on January 06, 2019, 07:20:07 PM
I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: shirley_villan on January 06, 2019, 07:28:52 PM
I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

I could see both sides. He looks like he could be an exciting player and I was disappointed to see him subbed myself, but he still looks too weak and took the simple option too many times for his position yesterday because of nerves. I'd send him on loan. The fans that booed are utter fucking morons though.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 06, 2019, 07:31:20 PM
Incredibly accurate summary Dave, or as I text to my brother "We were shite"!
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on January 06, 2019, 07:40:57 PM
Incredibly accurate summary Dave, or as I text to my brother "We were shite"!
we weren't even that good :(
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: darren woolley on January 07, 2019, 09:48:46 AM
Spot on Dave.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: postal on January 07, 2019, 11:25:55 AM
Losing an FACup game to Swansea isnt the worst thing in the world, as I'd rather concentrate on the league ( as all teams that get knocked out say) and it allowed to rest players / give others game time. But its the manner of the loss.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: UK Redsox on January 07, 2019, 12:02:34 PM
I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

Same here. Bringing Kodj on and switching El Ghazi to where Airport Boy was playing would have made some sense.

However, a straight swap, putting Kodj is a distribution role seemed strange
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: chrisw1 on January 07, 2019, 12:54:50 PM
I thought Callum did ok, I was surprised at his substitution, and the boos from the Holte made me think I wasn’t alone

Same here. Bringing Kodj on and switching El Ghazi to where Airport Boy was playing would have made some sense.

However, a straight swap, putting Kodj is a distribution role seemed strange
I think you're the only person persisting with 'Airport Boy.'  It's pretty annoying to be honest.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 07, 2019, 01:42:01 PM
30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: Risso on January 07, 2019, 01:52:46 PM
30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: chrisw1 on January 07, 2019, 03:48:53 PM
30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.
This was a bit frustrating and in hindsight they should probably have required season ticket holders to register their tickets by a certain date and put the rest on general sale.  I know it would be an inconvenience, but it's still a free ticket if you register it.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 07, 2019, 04:16:36 PM
30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.
This was a bit frustrating and in hindsight they should probably have required season ticket holders to register their tickets by a certain date and put the rest on general sale.  I know it would be an inconvenience, but it's still a free ticket if you register it.

Well, turns out I’m glad I missed it but leaving the house just after one and getting home at 4.50 is still a pain in the arse. Oh well, we enjoyed our burgers and had a laugh anyway.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on January 07, 2019, 05:10:46 PM
30,000? Me and my little boy got all the way there and the ticket office told us it was sold out.

There were obviously quite a few season ticket holders who didn't bother turning up, but not 11,000 of them.
This was a bit frustrating and in hindsight they should probably have required season ticket holders to register their tickets by a certain date and put the rest on general sale.  I know it would be an inconvenience, but it's still a free ticket if you register it.

Well, turns out I’m glad I missed it but leaving the house just after one and getting home at 4.50 is still a pain in the arse. Oh well, we enjoyed our burgers and had a laugh anyway.
I feel for you mate .....me and jnr came down but wished we hadn't - once again the highlight of the day was dining outside Alibabas Kebab House on Church Rd !!!
There were definitely a few thousand seats not  taken up but not 12k
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: rougegorge on January 07, 2019, 06:02:05 PM
http://thebirminghampress.com/2019/01/the-tarnished-lustre-of-the-cup
I agree with the sentiment, but we haven't lost very often over the last twenty years at the first attempt to clubs way below us: Sheffield United twice (2005 and 2014) and Peterborough (2018).

I would think this is no worse than a lot of clubs.
Title: Re: Press Exit
Post by: hilts_coolerking on January 07, 2019, 06:09:52 PM
Yep, when half an hour of Lansbury rushing about is the highlight then you know it's been a dismal day.
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