Aston Villa v Birmingham City - Pre Match Thread

[FrankyH]

 I've had a bet at 240/1 on 2-0 Hutton first goal scorer.

[b23]

Saw this in the Standard while in London today...

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/harry-redknapp-my-birmingham-start-vs-aston-villa-brings-up-bad-memories-a3519206.html

He doesn't like being hit by anything.

[/50p head]

[SoccerHQ]

9 years ago today

We always seem to have a very good record v them when we play them at VP in April. My Birthday is on Monday so I've claimed a few of these derby wins even if there was another game closer to it!

The Cahill 3-1 game popped up the other day and pretty sure the 1-0 when we beat them with a dodgy Milner penalty was also around this time 7 years ago.

[QuintonVilla]

9 years ago today

We always seem to have a very good record v them when we play them at VP in April. My Birthday is on Monday so I've claimed a few of these derby wins even if there was another game closer to it!

The Cahill 3-1 game popped up the other day and pretty sure the 1-0 when we beat them with a dodgy Milner penalty was also around this time 7 years ago.

That 1-0 game was also on St George's Day the same as this Sunday.

[Ads]

It's 23 now and I think theyll beat us 3-1.

If Ads predicts Villa to lose it is truly the end times. #darkdays

Seas are boiling, cats are marrying dogs...

It's how I felt on the way back from Fulham. Just have a really bad feeling about it.

[avfcpg]

Sadly, this is going to be no different to any of the other 32 games under Bruce, tactically. I keep hoping that the next game will be when he lets the reins off and we absolute go for it...it's hasn't happened yet and it won't happen anytime soon. He can gee them up all he wants about how important it is, but it won't make a jot of difference if the tactics are the same.
Scrape a 1-1 draw, after going one up and then trying to hold onto the lead.
If we win then of course, great...if we lose or draw, meh. We've got bigger issues to address.

[adrenachrome]

It's 23 now and I think theyll beat us 3-1.

If Ads predicts Villa to lose it is truly the end times. #darkdays

Seas are boiling, cats are marrying dogs...

It's how I felt on the way back from Fulham. Just have a really bad feeling about it.

I have been binge watching The Good Wife after avoiding it all these years and Alicia has just made The Beast With Two Backs with Negan.

[Ads]

I was paraphrasing Gohstbusters myself.

[adrenachrome]

I was paraphrasing Gohstbusters myself.

i suppose Alicia, as a fictional member of your profession, has a beady eye on the main chance.

[adrenachrome]

And  in all fairness, Negan did not exist at the time of copulation.

Even so.

[sid1964]

I can honestly say, that I do not know a name of ONE of there players

We should win without any doubt, failure to win will mean that the pressure will mount on Bruce

[dorsetvillian]

I never enjoy these games but will of course be at Villa Park along with my son to see it all unfold.

[ADVILLAFAN]

9 years ago today

brilliant. Commentator said 15 goals in 3 games. (Scored, not conceded).
Not the best Villa side, but Carew, Young, Barry, Mellberg- there's four who would walk into the current side.

The 3 games against Derby, Bolton and Blues is my favourite period since having a season ticket. Absolutely destroyed all 3 and Ashley Young seemed unplayable at the time.

[amfy]

A transport issue for some to be aware of is that on Sunday the southbound cross city line will have a relapse cement bus service from Selly Oak to Redditch.

[JD]

We are going to beat the f&%kers and yes I believe Gabby will play some big part in our win. Sunday is the day Hogan shows how good he is.