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Title: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 03, 2012, 06:35:38 PM: 0-1 away win.

Dunne 67
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 03, 2012, 06:36:33 PM: Well their manager has just been sacked. I think we'll win.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Confusious says on January 03, 2012, 06:44:02 PM: 1 - 1 draw Last time i went to rovers was probably 1968 ish night cup game there was a good winger playing agaimst us his name, Ray Graydon.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 03, 2012, 06:47:22 PM: Probably a real struggle, but we will emerge with a 1-2 win. Fonz, Albrighton. Some bloke i've never heard of for them.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: James on January 03, 2012, 06:51:46 PM: Quote from: PaulWinch on January 03, 2012, 06:36:33 PM
Well their manager has just been sacked. I think we'll win.

Can we leave them ours then? ;D
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bernie on January 03, 2012, 07:04:19 PM: Just listening to BBC Radio Bristol, talking to a Rovers Director who wouldn't deny that Gary Johnson, ex- Bristol City Manager, was a candidate to replace Paul Buckle. Ring any faint bells?

Hopefully Rovers won't make any (popular) appointment before the weekend as that may give them a boost, but the gasheads are still not happy so an early goal from us & they could get on the team's backs. 0-3 to Villa
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on January 03, 2012, 07:12:42 PM: Lets just get through and get our names in the next round with a strong team, Guzan, Hutton, Cuellar, Dunne, Stevens, Clark, Gardner, Ireland, Albrighton, N'zogbia, Bent, subs Marshall, Collins, Warnock, Bannan, Gabby. 1-2 Bent, Albrighton.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 03, 2012, 07:17:59 PM: My second team are crap at the moment.

Even though Villa exactly Barce, If theylose this one it'll rank amongst the greatest Cup upsets of all time.

0-5 To my first team
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villanation on January 03, 2012, 07:42:15 PM: Inclined to say without doubt a Villa win, however, I'm actually not that confident about that either.

After Swansea we need to put out our best possible side and make absolutely sure of this.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on January 03, 2012, 07:43:50 PM: 2-0 to us.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on January 03, 2012, 08:14:52 PM: I was on Radio Bristol this morning (paper review on the breakfast programme) and I mentioned I was a Villa fan and an exiled Brummie.

I know lots of gasheads so I said I hope their recovery starts after one more defeat this weekend.

I might be biased (!) but I think I have played in better sides in Bristol than the current Rovers team. It has hardly captured the imagination of their fans which explains why it is still not a sellout - tickets available in three (home) parts of the ground - one section via their website and the other two in person at the ground or club shop.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 03, 2012, 08:20:26 PM: 2-3. Bristol Rovers player 41, different Bristol Rovers player 83. Bent 12, Clark 39, Bannan pen 70.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on January 03, 2012, 09:06:48 PM: play like we did yesterday and this could be a disaster,ill take a 1-1 right now
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nuninho on January 03, 2012, 09:46:35 PM: 0-0. Bent won't play so he doesn't get cup tied. 2-0 to Villa in replay.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: flybo on January 03, 2012, 09:59:10 PM: Quote from: James on January 03, 2012, 06:51:46 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch on January 03, 2012, 06:36:33 PM
Well their manager has just been sacked. I think we'll win.

Can we leave them ours then? ;D
Yes :)
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 03, 2012, 10:11:10 PM: Quote from: l_mckay on January 03, 2012, 09:06:48 PM
play like we did yesterday and this could be a disaster,ill take a 1-1 right now

Don't be soft lad. 'Owt less than a tonking against this lot and we should be embarassed.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaAlways on January 03, 2012, 10:13:15 PM: Quote from: l_mckay on January 03, 2012, 09:06:48 PM
play like we did yesterday and this could be a disaster,ill take a 1-1 right now
Bring it back to VP on our current home form. No thanks ;)
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 03, 2012, 10:22:53 PM: Some of the people being linked with the job for them include Ray Graydon and Colin Calderwood.

Hopefully they won't have a new manager in place by Saturday, as that would probably give them a big boost.

This should be a reasonably comfortable win for us, but I have visions of us buggering it up and drawing 1-1.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 03, 2012, 10:24:37 PM: I think a loss here would have the Anti Mcliesh out in full voice and deservedly so.

Brings back memorys of the Tote End and Ray Graydon, those were the days.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 03, 2012, 10:55:37 PM: 1-0 win for us - Gardner.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on January 03, 2012, 11:05:53 PM: I wouldn't tinker with the side too much after the shambles v Swansea

I'd leave Cuellar , Collins and Gabby out and play Clark at CB with Albrighton, Bannan and Hutton coming in

This is our only chance of silverware so treat the competition with the respect it deserves (unlike Monsieur Houllier last season) and try to win it!

I'll go 0-3 Bent (2) and N'Zogbia
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 03, 2012, 11:14:43 PM: Rest gabby, petrov, cuellar for albrighton, Gardner, Hutton and we should still have more than enough.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on January 03, 2012, 11:50:46 PM: 1-2 villa win. easier than the scoreline suggests
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on January 04, 2012, 12:27:44 AM: 0-1 albrighton
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on January 04, 2012, 01:24:51 AM: 3-0 win
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on January 04, 2012, 03:36:14 AM: Comfortable win against a poor team with no manager. No excuses.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 04, 2012, 07:18:24 AM: Even with a team of reserves and kids - lose this and he should have the grace to resign
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaSpen on January 04, 2012, 08:32:09 AM: Straight forward win. 3-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cheltenhamlion on January 04, 2012, 09:01:03 AM: Nothing against Rovers, but they are utterly dreadful. This should be a comfortable win.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 04, 2012, 09:42:33 AM: BR 0-3 AVFC

Can see Heskey coming back in for this one.

Guzan
Hutton Cuellar Clark Stevens
Albrighton Bannan Gardner NZogbia
Delfouneso Heskey
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Damo70 on January 04, 2012, 09:50:23 AM: I think AM will play his strongest side and we will win 3-1.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 04, 2012, 09:51:41 AM: For me:

---------------Guzan
--Hutton-Cuellar-Dunne-Stevens

Albrighton-Gardner-Delph-N'Zogbia

-----------Bent-Gabby

Hutton needs confidence, No better opportunity to look at Stevens than against lower opposition.

Let's see how 442 works with an energetic Midfield, because if Delph and Gardner fulfill their potential we have one he'll of a midfield there.

4.1 Gardner, Bent x3
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on January 04, 2012, 09:56:05 AM: He'll bring in Bannan and Heskey I think, 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 04, 2012, 09:56:23 AM: Has Enda been able to train with the squad prior to his official arrival ?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 04, 2012, 09:57:03 AM: Quote from: UK Redsox on January 04, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Has Enda been able to train with the squad prior to his official arrival ?
Today probably the first day
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Gulf Villa on January 04, 2012, 09:57:28 AM: Lose this AM and I think the removal men need to be called into B6.

3 to us 0 to them.

Go out of the cup and Taxi for the Ginger one please.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Man With A Stick on January 04, 2012, 10:08:12 AM: If we sack the manager just because we're out of both cups and 12th (or whatever it is) in the league, then people are hardly going to be queuing up to take the job on are they. Nobody half-decent anyway.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 04, 2012, 10:19:07 AM: Think Cuellar is injured for this one.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on January 04, 2012, 10:21:15 AM: 2-0 Gabby and N'Zogbia to score for us.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on January 04, 2012, 10:28:10 AM: Should be a stroll in the park, but we all know it wont be. Them to score first, us with two late goals.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on January 04, 2012, 10:29:15 AM: Bent in the 90th minute to clinch this one.

Villa to win 3-2
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paulcomben on January 04, 2012, 10:51:16 AM: Poor old Edna has already been wheeled out to make excuses for a team mate's cock-up in his opening interview (official site).
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on January 04, 2012, 10:52:13 AM: 0-2 Gardner and Weimann
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 04, 2012, 11:02:54 AM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on January 04, 2012, 09:57:03 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 04, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Has Enda been able to train with the squad prior to his official arrival ?
Today probably the first day

There were pics of him in training over Christmas somewhere.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on January 04, 2012, 11:04:40 AM: Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 04, 2012, 11:02:54 AM
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on January 04, 2012, 09:57:03 AM
Quote from: UK Redsox on January 04, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Has Enda been able to train with the squad prior to his official arrival ?
Today probably the first day

There were pics of him in training over Christmas somewhere.

He was training with Villa over the festive period but only officially became a villa player on Monday
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 04, 2012, 11:08:14 AM: Scrappy, nervous 2-1 win.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 04, 2012, 11:21:03 AM: Guzan

Hutton
Cuellar
Dunne
Stevens

Albrighton
Clark
Ireland
N'Zogbia

Agbonlahor
Delfouneso

Drop Bent, Collins & Warnock. Rest Petrov.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 04, 2012, 11:28:59 AM: Guzan
Hutton - Cuellar - Dunne - Clark
Petrov - Bannan
Albrighton - Ireland - N'Zogbia
Bent

Is how I'd go.

Get it won by half-time and get Stevens, Gardner and Delfouneso on.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: stubbsyandy on January 04, 2012, 11:35:46 AM: Well, I reckon:

Guzan

Hutton
Cuellar
Dunne
Clark

Albrighton
Bannan
Ireland
N'Zogbia

Agbonlahor

Weimann

Get ahead by half time and lets look at the kids after that.
If Carlos is injured, move Clark to CB and LB Delph.
1-4 Villa
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hoppo on January 04, 2012, 01:31:31 PM: Cuellar is out with a thigh strain.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on January 04, 2012, 02:03:56 PM: Wouldnt have been surprised if this one had been picked up by ITV as a live game...it has banana skin giant killing written all over it now. Still, they are in bigger mess than we are and should be a comfortable win.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on January 04, 2012, 02:19:03 PM: 6-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 04, 2012, 02:32:56 PM: I think the phase 'We're not at home to Mr cock up' suit this came quite well.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2012, 02:34:45 PM: Quote from: KRS on January 04, 2012, 02:03:56 PM
Wouldnt have been surprised if this one had been picked up by ITV as a live game...it has banana skin giant killing written all over it now. Still, they are in bigger mess than we are and should be a comfortable win.

It is live on TV isn't it?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on January 04, 2012, 02:47:38 PM: Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2012, 02:34:45 PM
Quote from: KRS on January 04, 2012, 02:03:56 PM
Wouldnt have been surprised if this one had been picked up by ITV as a live game...it has banana skin giant killing written all over it now. Still, they are in bigger mess than we are and should be a comfortable win.

It is live on TV isn't it?

Yep, ESPN!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: James on January 04, 2012, 05:32:39 PM: There's also full commentary on R5 - shock clearly expected, though I'd not be surprised tbh!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 04, 2012, 05:36:03 PM: Quote from: stubbsyandy on January 04, 2012, 11:35:46 AM
Well, I reckon:

Guzan

Hutton
Cuellar
Dunne
Clark

Albrighton
Bannan
Ireland
N'Zogbia

Agbonlahor

Weimann

Get ahead by half time and lets look at the kids after that.
If Carlos is injured, move Clark to CB and LB Delph.
1-4 Villa

Wouldn't you be worried about that midfield being slight too offensive? I know we're playing a lower league team but it's one with nothing to lose....
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on January 04, 2012, 05:46:54 PM: Quote from: Rick_avfc on January 04, 2012, 02:47:38 PM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2012, 02:34:45 PM
Quote from: KRS on January 04, 2012, 02:03:56 PM
Wouldnt have been surprised if this one had been picked up by ITV as a live game...it has banana skin giant killing written all over it now. Still, they are in bigger mess than we are and should be a comfortable win.

It is live on TV isn't it?

Yep, ESPN!
I meant live on ITV but just checked and it is on ESPN.
Kick off has been moved 5:30pm
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 04, 2012, 05:59:37 PM: 1-3 win I reckon, Bent will get two and Gabby the other one.

Must admit I'm really surprised Bristol are struggling this season, thought they'd be one of the favourites to win the league as Buckle did a good job at Torquay last season getting to the play off final and for that level they signed some good strikers like Scott McGleish and Zebroski.

They have got one tricky wide player we need to keep an eye on, Mustapha Carayol.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 04, 2012, 07:06:09 PM: Cuellar out injured.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villanation on January 04, 2012, 08:48:18 PM: Going to this.

Love these bread and butter stadia and games where you can have a quick word in a players ear during play.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SouthBirminghamVilla on January 04, 2012, 09:12:40 PM: 1-0 to Villa N'Zogbia
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 04, 2012, 09:14:02 PM: Looking foward to standing on a terrace at a Villa game for the first time since I became an adult (well, sort of).
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 04, 2012, 09:22:36 PM: 3-0 Villa

Fonz
Bannan
Clark

Hope the draw is kind to us.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: bones. on January 05, 2012, 06:02:02 AM: Have just read that the man in charge will be Howard Webb.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 05, 2012, 07:46:47 AM: Quote from: stubbsyandy on January 04, 2012, 11:35:46 AM
Well, I reckon:

Guzan

Hutton
Cuellar
Dunne
Clark

Albrighton
Bannan
Ireland
N'Zogbia

Agbonlahor

Weimann

Get ahead by half time and lets look at the kids after that.
If Carlos is injured, move Clark to CB and LB Delph.
1-4 Villa

No offence, but that midfield is so lightweight it's untrue!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on January 05, 2012, 09:49:02 AM: Mat Kendrick has tweeted saying that Eck will be naming a full strength side against Bristol Rovers. Full story in todays brum mail.

Same line up as against Swansea?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 05, 2012, 12:32:16 PM: Quote from: Rick_avfc on January 05, 2012, 09:49:02 AM
Mat Kendrick has tweeted saying that Eck will be naming a full strength side against Bristol Rovers. Full story in todays brum mail.

Same line up as against Swansea?

Good. To me this is our most important game of the season.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 05, 2012, 01:12:27 PM: I'd like us to give Garnder a go.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: stubbsyandy on January 05, 2012, 02:52:59 PM: Quote from: Matt Collins on January 05, 2012, 07:46:47 AM
Quote from: stubbsyandy on January 04, 2012, 11:35:46 AM
Well, I reckon:

Guzan

Hutton
Cuellar
Dunne
Clark

Albrighton
Bannan
Ireland
N'Zogbia

Agbonlahor

Weimann

Get ahead by half time and lets look at the kids after that.
If Carlos is injured, move Clark to CB and LB Delph.
1-4 Villa

No offence, but that midfield is so lightweight it's untrue!
No offence taken
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 05, 2012, 05:25:46 PM: Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 04, 2012, 02:34:45 PM
Quote from: KRS on January 04, 2012, 02:03:56 PM
Wouldnt have been surprised if this one had been picked up by ITV as a live game...it has banana skin giant killing written all over it now. Still, they are in bigger mess than we are and should be a comfortable win.

It is live on TV isn't it?

Just seen it's going to be live here on cable.

0-6 Villa win. Bent (3), Gabby, Petrov and Dune.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: littlevillain on January 05, 2012, 07:12:06 PM: have we sold our allocation? and how many?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2012, 07:17:06 PM: Quote from: littlevillain on January 05, 2012, 07:12:06 PM
have we sold our allocation? and how many?

Yes, about 1400 I think.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 05, 2012, 07:41:43 PM: Quote from: stubbsyandy on January 04, 2012, 11:35:46 AM
Get ahead by half time and lets look at the kids after that.

I'd much prefer we use the remaining time to fine tune our system. It's not like we don't need the practice. A couple of the younger lads on 70 minutes but let them learn to work within the system, let's not do a Moscow.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: littlevillain on January 05, 2012, 08:35:55 PM: Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 05, 2012, 07:17:06 PM
Quote from: littlevillain on January 05, 2012, 07:12:06 PM
have we sold our allocation? and how many?

Yes, about 1400 I think.
thanks would think we'd be given more
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bottom Right 89 on January 05, 2012, 08:54:16 PM: Quote from: bones. on January 05, 2012, 06:02:02 AM
Have just read that the man in charge will be Howard Webb.
Oh well there's always next year :(
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 05, 2012, 09:00:30 PM: We'll be full strength i reckon. McLeish wouldn't dare lose this one. The fa cup is his chance of salvation. The longer he's in it the more time he buys himself. 2-0 us.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 05, 2012, 09:08:08 PM: I think we'll squeeze through this one, just about.
We'll be 2 up and concede with 5 minutes to go and manage to survive despite a late onslaught.
Gabby & N'Zogbia for us.
Collins O.G. for them.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villanation on January 05, 2012, 09:58:13 PM: Villa 4-0, Bent 2, Gabby 1 and me 1, I'm taking me boots.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 06, 2012, 08:26:43 AM: Is this on ITV or ESPN?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on January 06, 2012, 08:29:20 AM: ESPN.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 08:38:14 AM: Quote from: garyshawsknee on January 06, 2012, 08:29:20 AM
ESPN.

Yep............ Bristol, England meets Bristol, Connecticut
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 10:35:58 AM: Pitch news from Rovers..............

http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2568057,00.html

Quote
In the lead up to tomorrow's third round FA Cup clash against Aston Villa staff at the Memorial Stadium have been working hard to protect the pitch from the elements.

On Monday the MacLeod Cover System was put in place to help keep the pitch covered during the heavy rain.

Bristol has also been buffetted by strong winds, but the covers were able to be inflated for periods to help the ground dry out.

A team from Sports & Stadia Services arrived at the Memorial Stadium on Monday to put the cover in place and it will be taken down this afternoon.

(http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/javaImages/b5/15/0,,10328~10360245,00.jpg)

The Memorial Ground....... sorry, Stadium pitch has some bare patches so it'll be classic FA Cup conditions
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 10:42:18 AM: Rovers v Villa thro' history (from Rovers' website)

Part 1 - http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2565896,00.html

Part 2 - http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2566252,00.html

Part 3 - http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2567327,00.html

Part 4 - http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2568082,00.html

Also, there'll be a minutes silence prior to the game due to the passing of former Rovers Chairman, Denis Dunford.

He was at the helm during the period when I was going to a dozen or so Rovers games each season.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on January 06, 2012, 11:23:17 AM: Erm, we gotta win really. 6-1 Villa. A goal down early on followed by goals from Gabby, Ireland, Bent x 2, Bannan and Petrov.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 06, 2012, 11:40:22 AM: Going to this one and on the lash all day..

Come on you Lions...........................
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hoppo on January 06, 2012, 12:07:51 PM: Where do you recommend for a tot?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 12:22:24 PM: Quote from: Hoppo on January 06, 2012, 12:07:51 PM
Where do you recommend for a tot?

Depends on how you're getting there.

Also, I've never had to go looking for an "away" pub at Rovers, so I'm not sure which pubs welcome visiting fans.

From Rovers' OS
Quote
PUBS

There are many, many pubs along Gloucester Road and its surrounding areas that declare themselves as "football friendly zones" on Saturday afternoons and weekday evenings. The Wellington is always very busy and often sees crowds of supporters standing outside drinking when the weather isn't too bad. Other pubs include The Anchor, The Foresters and The Ashley Arms. As an area of the city that is popular with students, there is no shortage of pubs in all directions.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 06, 2012, 12:23:14 PM: From WMP: if by train Weatherspoons @ waterfront or if by car the Annexe (sportsman pub) both welcome away fans on match days.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rick_avfc on January 06, 2012, 12:23:58 PM: Looks like Clark may be rested for this game according to Mat Kendrick. Delph and Heskey are in contention to make the squad :-(
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on January 06, 2012, 12:26:34 PM: I hope Heskey is nowhere near the first team. Play Gab and Bent to build an understanding,or give a youngster a chance.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 12:36:13 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 06, 2012, 12:23:14 PM
From WMP: if by train Weatherspoons @ waterfront or if by car the Annexe (sportsman pub) both welcome away fans on match days.

I assume that's the one down by the Cricket Ground
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on January 06, 2012, 12:41:38 PM: Quote from: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 12:36:13 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 06, 2012, 12:23:14 PM
From WMP: if by train Weatherspoons @ waterfront or if by car the Annexe (sportsman pub) both welcome away fans on match days.

I assume that's the one down by the Cricket Ground

We're stopping en-route somewhere or another. Looking forward to it, i just hope it don't bloody rain.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 12:53:45 PM: Quote from: Clampy on January 06, 2012, 12:41:38 PM
i just hope it don't bloody rain.

If it rains we're gonna get soaked and be miserable. The MG is one of the coldest places I've watched football (its not quite as bad as Cinderford, but it's close)

Meanwhile........ word on the Rovers' forums is that they'll be appointing a new manager today; to take over after the Villa game
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 06, 2012, 12:57:07 PM: Even if he's not in charge for the game, a new manager would probably give them a boost.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 06, 2012, 01:02:29 PM: It's going to be cold, maybe rainy, the surface won't be up to much, and we'll be playing a lower leagues team with nothing to lose. At the very least, we must be prepared to put in a decent shift, to battle and fight, as it'll probably come down to that.

So long as we give 100 percent effort on this one, we'll be fine.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: philthebar on January 06, 2012, 02:22:24 PM: 2 - 0 Villa
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: NeilH on January 06, 2012, 02:33:35 PM: Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 06, 2012, 01:02:29 PM
It's going to be cold, maybe rainy, the surface won't be up to much, and we'll be playing a lower leagues team with nothing to lose.

Now that sounds like a proper cup tie and is precisely the reason why the FA Cup remains the best cup competition in the world

2-0 to us, but we'll only score in the 2nd half after a resolute defensive 1st half display from The Gasheads.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 06, 2012, 02:47:33 PM: Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 06, 2012, 01:02:29 PM
It's going to be cold, maybe rainy, the surface won't be up to much, and we'll be playing a lower leagues team with nothing to lose. At the very least, we must be prepared to put in a decent shift, to battle and fight, as it'll probably come down to that.

So long as we give 100 percent effort on this one, we'll be fine.

You forgot to say that the cup is like John Lilburne, a great leveller. *wink*
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: supertommykN'iba on January 06, 2012, 02:49:42 PM: ---------------Guzan----------------
--Hutton-Collins-Dunne-Baker--
-Marc-Petrov-Bannan-N'Zogbia-
----------Ireland--------------------
--------------Weimann-------------

Subs - Marshall, Warnock, Delph, Gardner, Delfouneso, Bent & Agbonlahor

Think we will see Heskey, Warnock, Delph and Delfouneso starting ahead of Ireland, Baker, Petrov & Weimann though.

4-1 Villa anyway. We'll lose 2-1 in the 4th round.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM: Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 03:34:05 PM: Is Baker back off loan then ?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2012, 03:37:43 PM: Quote from: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?

I would imagine it's either Rovers fans or posters here who think they are being funny and original.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 06, 2012, 05:09:45 PM: 3-0 Villa win. Heskey hat trick to answer his critics in the best possible way.

Although playing football in the same division as Bristol Rovers is probably the correct answer.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on January 06, 2012, 05:34:37 PM: I'd go.....

Guzan

Hutton
Dunne
Collins
Warnock

Clark
Petrov
Ireland
Gardner
Albrighton

Gabby

Subs: Marshall Bent Zoggy Bannan Delph Weimann Stevens
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 06, 2012, 08:52:34 PM: I don't know whether it's already been posted but Virgin customers can watch the game on ESPN foc .

I'm in !
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on January 06, 2012, 10:02:27 PM: We'll shit 'em

Gas 1 - Villa 3
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: James on January 06, 2012, 10:15:38 PM: Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2012, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?

I would imagine it's either Rovers fans or posters here who think they are being funny and original.

Or posters on here, i.e. Villa fans, who wouldn't be surprised to see an F.A.Cup 'shock' based on the Jekyl and Hyde performances of our team? It's not as if F.A.Cup 'shocks' have never happened is it? Or even League Cup 'shocks' ?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 06, 2012, 10:15:48 PM: I'm not sure I'd define that as shitting 'em!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Clark Five on January 06, 2012, 11:59:46 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 06, 2012, 12:23:14 PM
From WMP: if by train Weatherspoons @ waterfront or if by car the Annexe (sportsman pub) both welcome away fans on match days.
Now we know where not to go.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Clark Five on January 07, 2012, 12:08:04 AM: Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2012, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?

I would imagine it's either Rovers fans or posters here who think they are being funny and original.

No. There are those who want us to lose who purport to being Villa fans. They know who they are.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 07, 2012, 12:10:12 AM: In fairness DC5, I think some people pick us to lose as they think they are "tempting fate" by picking us to win. Doesn't necessarily mean they think we'll lose let alone want us to lose. I agree there are some loonies who seem to enjoy being miserable. But Gregnash and BlackCountryVillain don't go to games so we're unlikely to bump into them.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 07, 2012, 12:10:36 AM: Quote from: dave clark five on January 07, 2012, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2012, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?

I would imagine it's either Rovers fans or posters here who think they are being funny and original.

No. There are those who want us to lose who purport to being Villa fans. They know who they are.

Maybe there are some that think an upset is a real possibility? ESPN do, otherwise the game wouldn't be on TV.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 07, 2012, 12:16:11 AM: Quote from: taylorsworkrate on January 07, 2012, 12:10:36 AM
Quote from: dave clark five on January 07, 2012, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2012, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?

I would imagine it's either Rovers fans or posters here who think they are being funny and original.

No. There are those who want us to lose who purport to being Villa fans. They know who they are.

Maybe there are some that think an upset is a real possibility? ESPN do, otherwise the game wouldn't be on TV.

Last year they showed Manchester United at home to a non-league team. They've picked the game as it has a "classic cup tie" feel. Lower division side at home to big Premier League club. Take it as a complement not an insult. They wouldn't have picked Bristol Rovers vs Blackburn/Wigan/QPR and that would've been a more likely upset.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Clark Five on January 07, 2012, 12:21:44 AM: I'm not talking about the closet voters. I refer to those who seem to despise the manager and thrive on us losing. Sometimes these people protest too much.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 07, 2012, 12:23:33 AM: Quote from: cdvillafan on January 07, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
Quote from: taylorsworkrate on January 07, 2012, 12:10:36 AM
Quote from: dave clark five on January 07, 2012, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2012, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Simon Ward on January 06, 2012, 02:57:00 PM
Who has voted for a BR win? Surely anything other than a Villa win is unacceptable?

I would imagine it's either Rovers fans or posters here who think they are being funny and original.

No. There are those who want us to lose who purport to being Villa fans. They know who they are.

Maybe there are some that think an upset is a real possibility? ESPN do, otherwise the game wouldn't be on TV.

Last year they showed Manchester United at home to a non-league team. They've picked the game as it has a "classic cup tie" feel. Lower division side at home to big Premier League club. Take it as a complement not an insult. They wouldn't have picked Bristol Rovers vs Blackburn/Wigan/QPR and that would've been a more likely upset.

Don't get me wrong, i think we'll win the game, but it does sort of have upset feel it. A struggling premier league team whose manager is under a little bit of fire.

I don't think ESPN picked our game due to our free flowing style of football.

I don't agree with the ManU point though. They are reguarly shown regardless of who they are playing, due to a guaranteed high viewing figure.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 07, 2012, 12:24:55 AM: Quote from: dave clark five on January 07, 2012, 12:21:44 AM
I'm not talking about the closet voters. I refer to those who seem to despise the manager and thrive on us losing. Sometimes these people protest too much.

Well those people, and I do think they are in an exceptionally tiny minority, I don't view as Villa fans, so I don't pay their posts any attention whatsoever.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VancouverLion on January 07, 2012, 03:40:42 AM: 4-0 villa, 4th round here we come!!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa-Villan on January 07, 2012, 08:19:36 AM: Good luck to the Villa today. We could do with a good cup run to lighten the mood a little around the club in general.

How people like this BlackCountryVillan, who call themselves Villa supporters and then want us to lose just to satisfy there hatred campaign against the club just because they don't like the manager is beyond belief.

This BCV posts his hate comments on other Villa forums as well and it would appear he is as popular as a dose of the clap.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on January 07, 2012, 09:01:25 AM: According to the Mayan calendar we are in the end days and the final day is Dec 21 2012. So this has just got to be our year for the cup, or a lot of you will never see The Glory Of The Villa Win The Cup.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pooligan on January 07, 2012, 09:09:50 AM: After the Hereford game earlier in the season which took us 80 odd minutes to score, i can see this being the same sort of game.After a struggle i can see us winning 1-0
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: flybo on January 07, 2012, 09:18:59 AM: It is free on ESPN today
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on January 07, 2012, 09:20:05 AM: Them 1 - 2 Us

Downing and Young (as special guests).
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 07, 2012, 10:43:49 AM: When I moved down to W-s-Mare in the mid-70's it was Rovers fans I got on with quite well. City were quite obnoxious and up for punching a poor Brummie living abroad. Hope we win but no humiliation please (either way!)
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: junxs on January 07, 2012, 10:55:24 AM: Quote from: flybo on January 07, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
It is free on ESPN today

Is it really?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on January 07, 2012, 11:12:48 AM: Quote from: junxs on January 07, 2012, 10:55:24 AM
Quote from: flybo on January 07, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
It is free on ESPN today

Is it really?

bollocks , ive just paid villastreams as well. just checked my sky and espn isnt showing as free, where did you hear that?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 07, 2012, 11:14:03 AM: Massive game for McLeish after the league cup surrender. He badly needs an fa cup run.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: junxs on January 07, 2012, 11:16:34 AM: Quote from: eastie on January 07, 2012, 11:12:48 AM
Quote from: junxs on January 07, 2012, 10:55:24 AM
Quote from: flybo on January 07, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
It is free on ESPN today

Is it really?

bollocks , ive just paid villastreams as well. just checked my sky and espn isnt showing as free, where did you hear that?

Ive just checked and its a scrambled channel on freeview. I'm at work today so it would have been nice to watch the blues game then villa game. Oh well. Shouldnt believe everything you read in fans forums i suppose.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on January 07, 2012, 11:27:51 AM: Quote from: junxs on January 07, 2012, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: eastie on January 07, 2012, 11:12:48 AM
Quote from: junxs on January 07, 2012, 10:55:24 AM
Quote from: flybo on January 07, 2012, 09:18:59 AM
It is free on ESPN today

Is it really?

bollocks , ive just paid villastreams as well. just checked my sky and espn isnt showing as free, where did you hear that?

Ive just checked and its a scrambled channel on freeview. I'm at work today so it would have been nice to watch the blues game then villa game. Oh well. Shouldnt believe everything you read in fans forums i suppose.

What do you mean by scrambled , free to watch or not? what channel number on freeview?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 07, 2012, 11:34:35 AM: It's free on Virgin Media from today until 4th Feb.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: preston28 on January 07, 2012, 11:47:04 AM: Should be an easy 3-0 win for the Villa!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: flybo on January 07, 2012, 11:56:09 AM: Quote from: Chris Smith on January 07, 2012, 11:34:35 AM
It's free on Virgin Media from today until 4th Feb.
Thanks forgot to say that
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on January 07, 2012, 12:10:09 PM: Quote from: Chris Smith on January 07, 2012, 11:34:35 AM
It's free on Virgin Media from today until 4th Feb.

Cheers chris , im on sky so at least i havent wasted my money paying to see it on villa streams then today.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on January 07, 2012, 12:12:15 PM: Woo-hoo, great news about ESPN. Thanks.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 07, 2012, 12:20:32 PM: does this mean my espn channel on freeview will work for the game sorry?
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on January 07, 2012, 12:29:38 PM: Quote from: Chris Smith on January 07, 2012, 11:34:35 AM
It's free on Virgin Media from today until 4th Feb.

Feb 4th? I hope we don't need more than 90 mins to see them off!
Could be that match keeps going till Heskey scores!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on January 07, 2012, 12:31:46 PM: Right Eck no messingg about. No experimenting with players and tactics. Select out best 11 and go for it. This is serious it's the FA cup. If you lose Eck stay in Bristol.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wombat on January 07, 2012, 01:11:20 PM: Quote from: aftab235 on January 07, 2012, 12:29:38 PM
Quote from: Chris Smith on January 07, 2012, 11:34:35 AM
It's free on Virgin Media from today until 4th Feb.

Feb 4th? I hope we don't need more than 90 mins to see them off!
Could be that match keeps going till Heskey scores!

Just turned ESPN and indeed it is free on Virgin.

Ohhhh goooooodee I get to have my eyes tarnished again!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve kirk on January 07, 2012, 02:15:29 PM: It would be nice to think Villa would control the game and win comfortably but I am sure it will end up a scrappy affair, bumpy pitch, howling wind, Warnock scaring us shitless but eventually getting through 2 1
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 07, 2012, 02:30:50 PM: Heading out to pub for a few before the match. Come on Villa!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on January 07, 2012, 03:19:46 PM: 2-0 Villa. A Gabby brace.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 07, 2012, 04:33:56 PM: 2-0 Rovers will suit us for the struggle ahead.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on January 07, 2012, 04:36:39 PM: Quote from: boboonthecorner on January 07, 2012, 04:33:56 PM
2-0 Rovers will suit us for the struggle ahead.

That's the spirit.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 07, 2012, 04:41:13 PM: Quote from: Pete3206 on January 07, 2012, 04:36:39 PM
Quote from: boboonthecorner on January 07, 2012, 04:33:56 PM
2-0 Rovers will suit us for the struggle ahead.

That's the spirit.

I'm a very positive person in my everyday life! This team is utter shite and unfortunately I have no confidence in them or the board.
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: He wears a magic hat on January 07, 2012, 04:42:42 PM: This is a joke. been sitting on industrial est waiting for police to escort us to the ground. what a joke is this 1985. Fuckin twats
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 07, 2012, 04:49:48 PM: Quote from: Steve kirk on January 07, 2012, 02:15:29 PM
It would be nice to think Villa would control the game and win comfortably but I am sure it will end up a scrappy affair, bumpy pitch, howling wind, Warnock scaring us shitless but eventually getting through 2 1

Your forgot Hutton.....
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Clark Five on January 07, 2012, 04:55:11 PM: Sat on 24 bus to ground, hopefully. Interesting team selection. Come on Villa!
Title: Re: Bristol Rovers v Aston Villa (F.A. Cup 3rd round): Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on January 07, 2012, 05:04:47 PM: 0-2 Heskey and Bent