A 4-0 drubbing by the Villa, Gabby 2 Benteke 2. A new positivism will arise before and after the game and those that have been boys will become men. Every nerve and sinew will be stretched and the sweat of previous disappointments will be turned into the sweet wine of success. Expectations will at last be realised and those that have pledged allegiance to the claret and blue will once more walk with a jaunty step. Be loud, be proud,for this is Aston Villa Football Club and it is perfect.
A 4-0 drubbing by the Villa, Gabby 2 Benteke 2. A new positivism will arise before and after the game and those that have been boys will become men. Every nerve and sinew will be stretched and the sweat of previous disappointments will be turned into the sweet wine of success. Expectations will at last be realised and those that have pledged allegiance to the claret and blue will once more walk with a jaunty step. Be loud, be proud,for this is Aston Villa Football Club and it is perfect.
Brilliant
Guzan
Lowton
Baker or Clark
Vlaar
Bennett
Delph
Westwood
Bannan or Ireland
N'Zogbia
Benteke
Gabby
ATTACK
ATTACK
ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK
We know that but do they?Guzan
Lowton
Baker or Clark
Vlaar
Bennett
Delph
Westwood
Bannan or Ireland
N'Zogbia
Benteke
Gabby
ATTACK
ATTACK
ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK
Westwoood is cup tied fletch!
Id be surprised if baker is fit and it could be a choice of either lowton and vlaar in centre defence with clark and bannan in midfield or clark and vlaar in central defence with bannan and ireland in midfield, if delph, westwood and kea all unavailable.
A 4-0 drubbing by the Villa, Gabby 2 Benteke 2. A new positivism will arise before and after the game and those that have been boys will become men. Every nerve and sinew will be stretched and the sweat of previous disappointments will be turned into the sweet wine of success. Expectations will at last be realised and those that have pledged allegiance to the claret and blue will once more walk with a jaunty step. Be loud, be proud,for this is Aston Villa Football Club and it is perfect.
A 4-0 drubbing by the Villa, Gabby 2 Benteke 2. A new positivism will arise before and after the game and those that have been boys will become men. Every nerve and sinew will be stretched and the sweat of previous disappointments will be turned into the sweet wine of success. Expectations will at last be realised and those that have pledged allegiance to the claret and blue will once more walk with a jaunty step. Be loud, be proud,for this is Aston Villa Football Club and it is perfect.
Brilliant
Excellent.
Delph deserves a rest after the knock.No one deserves a rest and we cant afford to rest players if they are fit enough to play and improve the team.
----------Guzan
Lowton-Vlaar-Clark-Bennett
--Ireland-Bannan-Holman
-Gabby-Benteke-N'Zogbia
5-1 Villa win, Bent with a couple of the bench.
Westwood is cup tied,
Delph deserves a rest after the knock.
Weimann, lets let him fully recover, is is too important.
Bent has to earn a place off the bench.
Delph deserves a rest after the knock.No one deserves a rest and we cant afford to rest players if they are fit enough to play and improve the team.
Delph deserves a rest after the knock.No one deserves a rest and we cant afford to rest players if they are fit enough to play and improve the team.
Yep, would much prefer us to rest player in the FA Cup tie on Friday than on Tuesday.
A comfortable 4-0 to us, in 90 mins and we'll wonder what all the fuss was about.
The media however will tell the world we luckily beat the 4th division team.
*popcorn*Do Do DO Do-Do-Do
You're setting yourselves up for a fall m8, this is not going to be a comfortable game for Villa. We could lose 8:0 & the team will still get a standing ovation from 6.5k fans that are gonna make a hell of a lot of noise for the full 90 mins
Us 5 Them 1. We'll be waving our free flags, they'll be waving their white ones.Any sort of flag would be wasted on them.
I'm going for 3:1 to City. Villa will come out all guns blazing & get demoralised by a quick counter attack & 1:0 lead to the visitors on about 20 mins. Then City will dominate the game with a very loud, vocal travelling support adding to Villa's nerves.
Then it's back down town to celebrate ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
we are cocky? are you for real? i think the lowest win your fans are expecting reading this forum is 4 or 5 - 0! this is despite you getting stuffed 3-1 valley parade. 99% of city fans including me dont expect us to go through why would we? we are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure while the villa players know that every bad pass will be met with groans and moans by you lot!
but keep calling us tin pot and a "shower of shit" because if your lads go into the game with the same attitude we will have your pants down just like 2 weeks ago
we are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure
yes maybe you are right but not to the same degree that your young players are under! we have a few older heads who will hopefully be able to deal with any added pressure. but all the pressure is on your young team everyone is watching waiting to jump all over them if they mess up again. first 20 mins is key if you score we are in trouble if you dont the natives will start to get restlesswe are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure
Don't believe that mate. Your boys are 90 minutes from a Wembley Cup Final and start 3-1 ahead. They'll be stepping out into the biggest atmosphere they've ever experienced. They'll feel the pressure alright.
yes maybe you are right but not to the same degree that your young players are under! we have a few older heads who will hopefully be able to deal with any added pressure. but all the pressure is on your young team everyone is watching waiting to jump all over them if they mess up again. first 20 mins is key if you score we are in trouble if you dont the natives will start to get restlesswe are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure
Don't believe that mate. Your boys are 90 minutes from a Wembley Cup Final and start 3-1 ahead. They'll be stepping out into the biggest atmosphere they've ever experienced. They'll feel the pressure alright.
haha yeah im nervous already but exited and looking forward to it should be a cracking day and game!
haha yeah im nervous already but exitedYou will be if you don't behave on the night.
Your post is fair enough, it was the other bradford fan on here that was very cocky , i think its pretty much 50/50 regarding the tie in fairness but i think if villa go in ahead at half time then villa will be favourites - i hope you go out and also get promoted though as a club like bradford are too good to be in league 2 - enjoy your night at villa park sir.
haha yeah im nervous already but exited and looking forward to it should be a cracking day and game!
A word of advice. That bloke who said stick to Broad Street and Edgbaston was talking shite. Your pubs are also better than ours and your curries aren't.
The first goal is absolutely critical, whoever scores it goes through, simple as that!
Is there any concern of this match being postponed? That would really grind my gears if it was.
Is there any concern of this match being postponed? That would really grind my gears if it was.
I don't know what it has been like in Brum, but here it has snowed all day. Quite literally, not stopped once.
I don't know what it has been like in Brum, but here it has snowed all day. Quite literally, not stopped once.
I went out earlier and the major problem wasn't so much the snow still falling, it was that overnight, the snow and slush which had gathered had all frozen over, and was horrible to walk on.
Surely we need to go two up front like yesterday
A word of advice. That bloke who said stick to Broad Street and Edgbaston was talking shite. Your pubs are also better than ours and your curries aren't.
A word of advice. That bloke who said stick to Broad Street and Edgbaston was talking shite. Your pubs are also better than ours and your curries aren't.
A word of advice. That bloke who said stick to Broad Street and Edgbaston was talking shite. Your pubs are also better than ours and your curries aren't.
our pubs are better? all the city centre pubs are dives but all bcfc pubs so we dont mind if i came from another town i dont think i would be very impressed! where did you go for a curry? some are disgusting but a couple really are top notch
Surely we need to go two up front like yesterday
To me it was more of a 3 up front; Gabby got out wide a lot.
You will batter us, we are under no illusions and 40k of you lot will frighten our 4th Div shower of shite.
You will batter us, we are under no illusions and 40k of you lot will frighten our 4th Div shower of shite.I dare say your 6/7000 will make a racket.
My suggested/predicted team:
Guzan
Dunne Vlaar Clark
Lichaj Bennett
Delph Bannan
Ireland
Gabby N'Zgobia
Benteke
If Delph is injured, then swap him for Clark, and bring Lowton into Clark's place at CB.
I'd advise our Bradford chums to eschew the city centre hostelries, and opt instead for a short excursion to one of the charming suburban villages on the outskirts of the town, such as the historic Castle Vale settlement, the Royal seat of Kingstanding, or perchance the fetching Wyrley Birch country estate. They will be assured a warm welcome at the inns and coach houses therein.Surely, in the bad weather, coaches would drop fans off at the King Edward. After sampling its wares they could meander to the ground, pausing for refreshment at the jolly Adventurers.
Whatever happens on Tuesday, I think the winner of the cup will come from the other semi :(
My suggested/predicted team:
Guzan
Dunne Vlaar Clark
Lichaj Bennett
Delph Bannan
Ireland
Gabby N'Zgobia
Benteke
If Delph is injured, then swap him for Clark, and bring Lowton into Clark's place at CB.
Even though we are 3-1 down Chipsticks, I'm not sure we'll be allowed to field 12 players!!
You will batter us, we are under no illusions and 40k of you lot will frighten our 4th Div shower of shite.
Losing is no less embarrassing for being predicted. Frankly, to go out to an outfit like Bradford will always be a terrible outcome. So you may as well predict a victory and show a bit of spirit.
Just my opinion, like.
Losing is no less embarrassing for being predicted. Frankly, to go out to an outfit like Bradford will always be a terrible outcome. So you may as well predict a victory and show a bit of spirit.
Just my opinion, like.
we are cocky? are you for real? i think the lowest win your fans are expecting reading this forum is 4 or 5 - 0! this is despite you getting stuffed 3-1 valley parade. 99% of city fans including me dont expect us to go through why would we? we are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure while the villa players know that every bad pass will be met with groans and moans by you lot!
but keep calling us tin pot and a "shower of shit" because if your lads go into the game with the same attitude we will have your pants down just like 2 weeks ago
Your post is fair enough, it was the other bradford fan on here that was very cocky , i think its pretty much 50/50 regarding the tie in fairness but i think if villa go in ahead at half time then villa will be favourites - i hope you go out and also get promoted though as a club like bradford are too good to be in league 2 - enjoy your night at villa park sir.
we are cocky? are you for real? i think the lowest win your fans are expecting reading this forum is 4 or 5 - 0! this is despite you getting stuffed 3-1 valley parade. 99% of city fans including me dont expect us to go through why would we? we are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure while the villa players know that every bad pass will be met with groans and moans by you lot!
but keep calling us tin pot and a "shower of shit" because if your lads go into the game with the same attitude we will have your pants down just like 2 weeks ago
Your post is fair enough, it was the other bradford fan on here that was very cocky , i think its pretty much 50/50 regarding the tie in fairness but i think if villa go in ahead at half time then villa will be favourites - i hope you go out and also get promoted though as a club like bradford are too good to be in league 2 - enjoy your night at villa park sir.
You'll have to forgive me m8 it wasn't meant to be a cocky post. I've seen villa fans on the news saying the first leg was a one off, but that is the 3rd top flight team we have beat this year so no it wasn't a one off for us, you have only beat 4 top flight teams this year so that makes us pretty even in my book.
This season your morale is rock bottom, when things go against you, you crumble whereas our team are gonna bleed through their boot laces. You have to chase the game n when things don't go your way we'll capitalise on it. The very best you can hope for is 3:1 and we'll happily take it to penalties, but the smart money will be on city to win 3:1 again.
Meanwhile roll on Tuesday, my train arrives lunchtime n doesn't leave again til weds lunchtime so let the Wembley party commence 8) ;D 8)
we are cocky? are you for real? i think the lowest win your fans are expecting reading this forum is 4 or 5 - 0! this is despite you getting stuffed 3-1 valley parade. 99% of city fans including me dont expect us to go through why would we? we are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure while the villa players know that every bad pass will be met with groans and moans by you lot!
but keep calling us tin pot and a "shower of shit" because if your lads go into the game with the same attitude we will have your pants down just like 2 weeks ago
Your post is fair enough, it was the other bradford fan on here that was very cocky , i think its pretty much 50/50 regarding the tie in fairness but i think if villa go in ahead at half time then villa will be favourites - i hope you go out and also get promoted though as a club like bradford are too good to be in league 2 - enjoy your night at villa park sir.
You'll have to forgive me m8 it wasn't meant to be a cocky post. I've seen villa fans on the news saying the first leg was a one off, but that is the 3rd top flight team we have beat this year so no it wasn't a one off for us, you have only beat 4 top flight teams this year so that makes us pretty even in my book.
This season your morale is rock bottom, when things go against you, you crumble whereas our team are gonna bleed through their boot laces. You have to chase the game n when things don't go your way we'll capitalise on it. The very best you can hope for is 3:1 and we'll happily take it to penalties, but the smart money will be on city to win 3:1 again.
Meanwhile roll on Tuesday, my train arrives lunchtime n doesn't leave again til weds lunchtime so let the Wembley party commence 8) ;D 8)
we are cocky? are you for real? i think the lowest win your fans are expecting reading this forum is 4 or 5 - 0! this is despite you getting stuffed 3-1 valley parade. 99% of city fans including me dont expect us to go through why would we? we are in league 2 but the boys will play with no pressure while the villa players know that every bad pass will be met with groans and moans by you lot!
but keep calling us tin pot and a "shower of shit" because if your lads go into the game with the same attitude we will have your pants down just like 2 weeks ago
Your post is fair enough, it was the other bradford fan on here that was very cocky , i think its pretty much 50/50 regarding the tie in fairness but i think if villa go in ahead at half time then villa will be favourites - i hope you go out and also get promoted though as a club like bradford are too good to be in league 2 - enjoy your night at villa park sir.
You'll have to forgive me m8 it wasn't meant to be a cocky post. I've seen villa fans on the news saying the first leg was a one off, but that is the 3rd top flight team we have beat this year so no it wasn't a one off for us, you have only beat 4 top flight teams this year so that makes us pretty even in my book.
This season your morale is rock bottom, when things go against you, you crumble whereas our team are gonna bleed through their boot laces. You have to chase the game n when things don't go your way we'll capitalise on it. The very best you can hope for is 3:1 and we'll happily take it to penalties, but the smart money will be on city to win 3:1 again.
Meanwhile roll on Tuesday, my train arrives lunchtime n doesn't leave again til weds lunchtime so let the Wembley party commence 8) ;D 8)
It's not quite the right weather for sunglasses. You're not Bono are you?
You will batter us, we are under no illusions and 40k of you lot will frighten our 4th Div shower of shite.
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
This is guaranteed to be postponed. I'm coming all the way down from Scotland for it.
This is guaranteed to be postponed. I'm coming all the way down from Scotland for it.
This is guaranteed to be postponed. I'm coming all the way down from Scotland for it.
Beeb are saying only possible isolated snow showers so hopefully be on.
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Which begs the question: why did you cross the road?
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
Those of you who claim to not care about the cup, I've never seen Villa lift a trophy in my lifetime of following them with a passion. While some of you have the European Cup, countless League cups, division titles, and maybe even an FA Cup if you're old enough, I have nothing. My 'great villa memories' are being in the Holte when Blues got relegated, seeing us win the Peace Cup, and the few seasons we were almost better than Everton. Do you know how depressing that is?
Don't you dare try and take my excitement away from this, it's all I have as younger Villa fan, and being at Wembley to watch Man United lift it 3 years ago almost broke my heart. Lets turn them over and win our cup again, for the thousands of kids my age who don't know what it's like.
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Which begs the question: why did you cross the road?
Because the big, bad lion chased him away. Hopefully.
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Which begs the question: why did you cross the road?
Because the big, bad lion chased him away. Hopefully.
Because he was being pusued by Jimmy Savile
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
I'm gonna quote myself from the other semi-final thread.QuoteThose of you who claim to not care about the cup, I've never seen Villa lift a trophy in my lifetime of following them with a passion. While some of you have the European Cup, countless League cups, division titles, and maybe even an FA Cup if you're old enough, I have nothing. My 'great villa memories' are being in the Holte when Blues got relegated, seeing us win the Peace Cup, and the few seasons we were almost better than Everton. Do you know how depressing that is?
Don't you dare try and take my excitement away from this, it's all I have as younger Villa fan, and being at Wembley to watch Man United lift it 3 years ago almost broke my heart. Lets turn them over and win our cup again, for the thousands of kids my age who don't know what it's like.
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
I'm gonna quote myself from the other semi-final thread.QuoteThose of you who claim to not care about the cup, I've never seen Villa lift a trophy in my lifetime of following them with a passion. While some of you have the European Cup, countless League cups, division titles, and maybe even an FA Cup if you're old enough, I have nothing. My 'great villa memories' are being in the Holte when Blues got relegated, seeing us win the Peace Cup, and the few seasons we were almost better than Everton. Do you know how depressing that is?
Don't you dare try and take my excitement away from this, it's all I have as younger Villa fan, and being at Wembley to watch Man United lift it 3 years ago almost broke my heart. Lets turn them over and win our cup again, for the thousands of kids my age who don't know what it's like.
Fair play to you. But in 94 and 96 when we last won the League Cup, it felt like we almost deserved to win a trophy as a reward for being such a great team at the time. Not it's almost like it's a consolation prize, and I'd gladly trade getting to the final for a guarantee of staying up. Sorry.
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
I'm gonna quote myself from the other semi-final thread.QuoteThose of you who claim to not care about the cup, I've never seen Villa lift a trophy in my lifetime of following them with a passion. While some of you have the European Cup, countless League cups, division titles, and maybe even an FA Cup if you're old enough, I have nothing. My 'great villa memories' are being in the Holte when Blues got relegated, seeing us win the Peace Cup, and the few seasons we were almost better than Everton. Do you know how depressing that is?
Don't you dare try and take my excitement away from this, it's all I have as younger Villa fan, and being at Wembley to watch Man United lift it 3 years ago almost broke my heart. Lets turn them over and win our cup again, for the thousands of kids my age who don't know what it's like.
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
I'm gonna quote myself from the other semi-final thread.QuoteThose of you who claim to not care about the cup, I've never seen Villa lift a trophy in my lifetime of following them with a passion. While some of you have the European Cup, countless League cups, division titles, and maybe even an FA Cup if you're old enough, I have nothing. My 'great villa memories' are being in the Holte when Blues got relegated, seeing us win the Peace Cup, and the few seasons we were almost better than Everton. Do you know how depressing that is?
Don't you dare try and take my excitement away from this, it's all I have as younger Villa fan, and being at Wembley to watch Man United lift it 3 years ago almost broke my heart. Lets turn them over and win our cup again, for the thousands of kids my age who don't know what it's like.
Totally see where you are coming from, but I think the point trying to be made is the old "greater good". In my lifetime villa seem to average a cup final every 6 years or so, and even at 17 villa have been to at least 2 in yours chipsticks. If villa win this but went down, the average of seeing villa in a final may increase.
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
Which one was Peter Sutcliffe?
The ground will be bouncing and we will win, easily, and we will win the cup and we will stop up.
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
Which one was Peter Sutcliffe?
The ground will be bouncing and we will win, easily, and we will win the cup and we will stop up.
Blind faith the downfall of so many football fans just don't go neat the bookies m8 lol
We'll win the League Cup and stay up.
I know this is really bad, but I am finding it hard to care too much about this game while our top flight death struggle goes on.
I'm gonna quote myself from the other semi-final thread.QuoteThose of you who claim to not care about the cup, I've never seen Villa lift a trophy in my lifetime of following them with a passion. While some of you have the European Cup, countless League cups, division titles, and maybe even an FA Cup if you're old enough, I have nothing. My 'great villa memories' are being in the Holte when Blues got relegated, seeing us win the Peace Cup, and the few seasons we were almost better than Everton. Do you know how depressing that is?
Don't you dare try and take my excitement away from this, it's all I have as younger Villa fan, and being at Wembley to watch Man United lift it 3 years ago almost broke my heart. Lets turn them over and win our cup again, for the thousands of kids my age who don't know what it's like.
Totally see where you are coming from, but I think the point trying to be made is the old "greater good". In my lifetime villa seem to average a cup final every 6 years or so, and even at 17 villa have been to at least 2 in yours chipsticks. If villa win this but went down, the average of seeing villa in a final may increase.
Those are very valid points, but I don't see why we shouldn't see this as a fantastic opportunity to build the lads confidence back up? Battering a team in front of a noisy sold-out home crowd would be a wonder for confidence and morale! (Although alternatively if we get beat it could be catastrophic)
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Which begs the question: why did you cross the road?
Because the big, bad lion chased him away. Hopefully.
Because he was being pusued by Jimmy Savile
The lion is Scottish so should be wearing a skirt
The ground will be bouncing and we will win, easily, and we will win the cup and we will stop up.
Blind faith the downfall of so many football fans just don't go neat the bookies m8 lol
Would it be too much to ask you to write in English?
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
Which one was Peter Sutcliffe?
Isn't he the forgotten Beatle?
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
In fairness, a necrophilia storyline would've been the best episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" ever.
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
In fairness, a necrophilia storyline would've been the best episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" ever.
Most of them looked dead in that programme anyway so who would have noticed?
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Which begs the question: why did you cross the road?
Because the big, bad lion chased him away. Hopefully.
Because he was being pusued by Jimmy Savile
The lion is Scottish so should be wearing a skirt
Typical Yorkshire racism.
Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
In fairness, a necrophilia storyline would've been the best episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" ever.
Most of them looked dead in that programme anyway so who would have noticed?
Maybe not. I liked "Last of the Summer Wine" though. I love programmes that are a challenge to masturbate over. Hollyoaks is for amateurs.
Defeat will make it harder to, ahem, pick up and go again. It would be a bigger kick in the balls than the Chelsea game.I'm just dreading getting run-over :'(
Which begs the question: why did you cross the road?
Because the big, bad lion chased him away. Hopefully.
Because he was being pusued by Jimmy Savile
The lion is Scottish so should be wearing a skirt
Typical Yorkshire racism.
What is more pathetic, the fact you might believe what you've just said or the irony in your racist statement? Anyway enjoy the game folks, the way both teams are going the next time we meet will be a league match 8)
Lads, last time we we're in the shit like this Shaun Teale got us out of grief. I've just chatted to him on facebook, he thinks we'll win 4-0.
Panic over.
When I think of Yorkshire, I think of Geoff Boycott pushing his car key into the ground while wearing a pair of terrible 1970's coffee-coloured loafers. It's impossible to take the place seriously.
Jeremy Beatle?Jimmy Savile was a Yorkshireman. Sort of like Compo out of 'Last of the Summer Wine,' but a necrophile.
Which one was Peter Sutcliffe?
Isn't he the forgotten Beatle?
It's also reassuring to know the world's proudest Yorkshireman, Boycott, is a Man Utd fan.
The ground will be bouncing and we will win, easily, and we will win the cup and we will stop up.
Blind faith the downfall of so many football fans just don't go neat the bookies m8 lol
Would it be too much to ask you to write in English?
Sorry m8 but I don't think the ipad was designed with my big fat fingers in mind lol
All guns blazing. I ask no more. I ask no less.
Delayed kick off due to 80 Bradford coaches being stuck in traffic. They leave at 1600 so that's an 1830 arrival in fair weather. Won't start without them.
That old witch in the Bannan photo will be ok. She flies in direct on her broomstick.Delayed kick off due to 80 Bradford coaches being stuck in traffic. They leave at 1600 so that's an 1830 arrival in fair weather. Won't start without them.
They will be making an incredible amount of noise, apparently. Villa Park will never have seen anything like it.
It's also reassuring to know the world's proudest Yorkshireman, Boycott, is a Man Utd fan.
And hasn't lived in Yorkshire for years. To be honest I don't know anybody who actually likes him.
Delayed kick off due to 80 Bradford coaches being stuck in traffic. They leave at 1600 so that's an 1830 arrival in fair weather. Won't start without them.
That midfield is far too lightweight for my liking
5-0 and damn their impudence.
I think it could be a mistake to throw too many forwards on as that doesn't necessarily mean you get a balanced attack. It can mean too many players trying to make the same runs and leave a gap between your midfield and attack. I'd be thinking:-
Given
Lowton - Vlaar - Clark - Bennett
Bannan - Delph - Herd
N'Zogbia - Benteke - Gabby
I think Bradford will pack the midfield, so we must guard against getting outnumbered in there. Save Bent and/or Weimann for if and when we need to go gung ho in the last half hour.
Well, I'd like to see Herd back in midfield where he belongs, and this would be a good game to re-instate him if fit. He's also good at defending set pieces which is once again our achilles heel this season.I think it could be a mistake to throw too many forwards on as that doesn't necessarily mean you get a balanced attack. It can mean too many players trying to make the same runs and leave a gap between your midfield and attack. I'd be thinking:-
Given
Lowton - Vlaar - Clark - Bennett
Bannan - Delph - Herd
N'Zogbia - Benteke - Gabby
I think Bradford will pack the midfield, so we must guard against getting outnumbered in there. Save Bent and/or Weimann for if and when we need to go gung ho in the last half hour.
Herd is our for weeks isnt he?
GivenClose to the reality I suspect, although I'd be playing Delph on the left, to cover Bennett.
Lowton Vlaar Clark Bennett
Bannan Delph Ireland
N'Zogbia
Agbonlahor Benteke
I know it looks light in midfield but just keep the ball and use it. Take half a quarter of the chances we create and we'll give them an absolute hiding. Get an early goal and their arseholes will start twitching.
Hopefully the players will feel hurt by the first leg and be after some payback.
Give Ireland one more chance. If he plays like he can we can get the ball to the front 3 at will.
Its a very passing orientated set up. I can understand playing Herd instead but I reckon we have to be bold.
Plus I think they'll be very defensive.
I'll be there roaring them on of course.
5-0 and damn their impudence.
Even the bookies say we're favorites to qualify, so you can't really call it impudence can you?
It's the over confidence of so many villains that will cost you. Going into the ground so full of confidence expecting a walk over (as you did 2 weeks ago) is going to cost you.
weed herd would be out for a few weeksBit harsh.
weed herd would be out for a few weeksBit harsh.
If he's injured, he's injured.
5-0 and damn their impudence.
Even the bookies say we're favorites to qualify, so you can't really call it impudence can you?
It's the over confidence of so many villains that will cost you. Going into the ground so full of confidence expecting a walk over (as you did 2 weeks ago) is going to cost you.
It wasn't over confidence (last thing we have this season). It was missing a shitload of chances and defending like a pub team that cost us (so far).
If we can't be confident of beating you 2-0 at Villa Park then something really is wrong.
It's also reassuring to know the world's proudest Yorkshireman, Boycott, is a Man Utd fan.
And hasn't lived in Yorkshire for years. To be honest I don't know anybody who actually likes him.
I do. I know's a bit of a knob but I can't help but be fond of him. He's a character, a dinosaur and when he's gone there won't be another like him.
Away goals don't count?
Away goals don't count?
It will be a tricky game for both sides but things have changed for you. Whereas before you had little to lose, now you can sniff Wembley. Do you stick or twist? Can you rely on us missing so many chances again? From our point of view we have no option other than to go for it but your manager has a choice to make. First goal wins it I reckon.
It's the over confidence of so many villains that will cost you. Going into the ground so full of confidence expecting a walk over (as you did 2 weeks ago) is going to cost you.
Please, please, please 3-0 without the need for ET!
Lucky the tie is in B'ham: here in North Yorks it's chucking it down with snow. VP's groundstaff should ensure that the game is played (although with our injuries a strategic postponement wouldn't be a bad thing).
Please, please, please 3-0 without the need for ET!
From what you have seen so far this season, how confident are you of keeping a clean sheet?
How much snow is there in Brum?
We had shit loads down here, finally stopped snowing at midnight, and looking out this morning, none of it seems to have gone - even the snow on the trees is still intact.
I also wonder if snow oop north will be a factor, given 6,000 people coming down for the game.
5-0 and damn their impudence.
Even the bookies say we're favorites to qualify, so you can't really call it impudence can you?
It's the over confidence of so many villains that will cost you. Going into the ground so full of confidence expecting a walk over (as you did 2 weeks ago) is going to cost you.
It's also not over confidence to say we should expect to beat a fourth division side over two legs. 3-1 from the first leg is nothing like impossible to turn over.
We might be struggling in the Premier League, but we are still significantly better on our day than Bradford are.
Out of interest, who actually pays for the extra effort put in to keep the roads and pavements free of snow and ice around the ground? Is it the club or the council?
Lucky the tie is in B'ham: here in North Yorks it's chucking it down with snow. VP's groundstaff should ensure that the game is played (although with our injuries a strategic postponement wouldn't be a bad thing).
Well I wouldn't give up yet on the possibility of a postponement. I've got about a foot of snow on my garden in Selly Oak and its just started snowing again. I'm sure they can get the pitch ready but its the surrounding area and car parks that'll be the big H&S problems.
I think Bratfud is right unfortunatley, i can see them scoring at some point. Either that or they'll get some kind of assistance from our favourite ref.
Out of interest, who actually pays for the extra effort put in to keep the roads and pavements free of snow and ice around the ground? Is it the club or the council?
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It's also reassuring to know the world's proudest Yorkshireman, Boycott, is a Man Utd fan.
And hasn't lived in Yorkshire for years. To be honest I don't know anybody who actually likes him.
I do. I know's a bit of a knob but I can't help but be fond of him. He's a character, a dinosaur and when he's gone there won't be another like him.
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Please wear sensible footwear that takes the snowy/icy conditions into account.
Fingers crossed the snow stops. I'm hopeful ill be okay on the M6 and A38M. Will park up at the social club. I'm in a MX5 so I'd have to be sure it's okay, as the car is gash in any snow
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Damn, and I've got these lovely claret & blue high-heels that I've been just longing to wear to a game !
5-0 and damn their impudence.
Even the bookies say we're favorites to qualify, so you can't really call it impudence can you?
It's the over confidence of so many villains that will cost you. Going into the ground so full of confidence expecting a walk over (as you did 2 weeks ago) is going to cost you.
Fingers crossed the snow stops. I'm hopeful ill be okay on the M6 and A38M. Will park up at the social club. I'm in a MX5 so I'd have to be sure it's okay, as the car is gash in any snow
I'm pretty sure the roads will be clear round VP, but if you want to be certain you could use the Ruskin Hall or Powerleague both are on main roads so you'll have no bother.
Thanks matey :-)
“The best form of defence is attack. Bradford have got to get at Villa when they can and look to score again.
“It was only a few weeks ago that Villa came to Anfield and beat Liverpool 3-1. That’s what they are capable of doing.
“Since then, they’ve taken a bit of a dip in form but I’m sure Paul Lambert will have all the young kids up for it.
“The crowd have got a part to play and the longer Bradford can maintain their two-goal advantage then the home fans might get on the backs of the Villa players.”
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
Absolutely, it boils my piss when plastic reds who live by me try and give me stick. I'm all for a bit of banter but I struggle to engage in any with them.
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
Absolutely, it boils my piss when plastic reds who live by me try and give me stick. I'm all for a bit of banter but I struggle to engage in any with them.
there was a great post last week, i forget who,
but it was comparing Man utd and Villa to the Spice Girls and the Clash, one being popular with the masses and very succesfull the other being the only ones that matter,
i've been using it ever since down the pub to wind the glory hunting twats up,
so whoever it was thanks
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
Absolutely, it boils my piss when plastic reds who live by me try and give me stick. I'm all for a bit of banter but I struggle to engage in any with them.
It wasn't over confidence (last thing we have this season). It was missing a shitload of chances and defending like a pub team that cost us (so far).
If we can't be confident of beating you 2-0 at Villa Park then something really is wrong.
2:0 just takes it to extra time. We didn't play Saturday & last Tuesday we played a weakened side against Crewe so I can't see why you would want to take us to extra time. As for penalty shoot outs we have the best record in England having currently won 9 in a row so what you actually NEED is 3:0 in 90 mins. One goal to City really puts the ball in our court.
Personally I think it will be a highscoring game, you have to chase the game giving us the chance to counter. It could easily be 3:1 either way or 4:4
Looking at your defence this season I'll say we'll definitely score at least one
Bad news: Given might be fit!
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Bad news: Given might be fit!
It wasn't over confidence (last thing we have this season). It was missing a shitload of chances and defending like a pub team that cost us (so far).
If we can't be confident of beating you 2-0 at Villa Park then something really is wrong.
2:0 just takes it to extra time. We didn't play Saturday & last Tuesday we played a weakened side against Crewe so I can't see why you would want to take us to extra time. As for penalty shoot outs we have the best record in England having currently won 9 in a row so what you actually NEED is 3:0 in 90 mins. One goal to City really puts the ball in our court.
Personally I think it will be a highscoring game, you have to chase the game giving us the chance to counter. It could easily be 3:1 either way or 4:4
Looking at your defence this season I'll say we'll definitely score at least one
You created nowt (yorkshirism for the word nothing) to speak of from fluid open play so will have to improve markedly I feel to achieve your aim of making the final. You can't honestly say that on the balance of play, possession, and clear cut chances created in the last game that Bradford were the better team in that match over 90 mins football. You know and all Villa fans know that if you had been playing another League 2 side that night with a more experienced defensive set up that you would not have scored three goals. All three of your goals came out of errors by Villa when defending 3 corners for heavens sake. Law of averages says you can't be as fortunate this time around. Just make sure that on the way home from the match tomorrow both you and all your Bradford supporting chums leave the windows open in the cars and coaches as your tears of hurt will help to melt the snow away thanks.
I'd personally leave Guzan in for tomorrow.
i have no worries with either being in goal, given was great against norwich and against ipswich as well. guzan has as well been superb and even in our goal conceding predicament i can only say that a slight error against the baggies was his major faultBad news: Given might be fit!
I take it you werent at norwich when he made 2 great saves at 1-1 then?
I have no worries about either guzan or given in goal .
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
Absolutely, it boils my piss when plastic reds who live by me try and give me stick. I'm all for a bit of banter but I struggle to engage in any with them.
there was a great post last week, i forget who,
but it was comparing Man utd and Villa to the Spice Girls and the Clash, one being popular with the masses and very succesfull the other being the only ones that matter,
i've been using it ever since down the pub to wind the glory hunting twats up,
so whoever it was thanks
I think they will score , but i think we will get 4 .
If Given is fit, he'll play. I think there's a commitment to let him have the cups regardless.
I would play Guzan too but I think Given will get the nod.
And as far as tomorrows clash is concerned, hopefully London's calling.
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
Absolutely, it boils my piss when plastic reds who live by me try and give me stick. I'm all for a bit of banter but I struggle to engage in any with them.
here here
I'd personally leave Guzan in for tomorrow.
My first thought is that Given should play, if fit. However, Given is a great shot stopper, but not as good at claiming corners/free kicks as Guzan. If Bradford have anything about them they'll target set pieces after what happened in the first leg, so tactically Guzan may be a better choice.
A lot of talk of a pitch invasion if we win. Thoughts?
In my world, gloryhunters don't get to laugh at anybody.
Absolutely, it boils my piss when plastic reds who live by me try and give me stick. I'm all for a bit of banter but I struggle to engage in any with them.
there was a great post last week, i forget who,
but it was comparing Man utd and Villa to the Spice Girls and the Clash, one being popular with the masses and very succesfull the other being the only ones that matter,
i've been using it ever since down the pub to wind the glory hunting twats up,
so whoever it was thanks
This season is our 'Cut The Crap' phase in that case.
A lot of talk of a pitch invasion if we win. Thoughts?
A lot of talk of a pitch invasion if we win. Thoughts?
Groundstaff will probably attack you with their forks if you set foot on their highly pampered grass.
If Given is fit, he'll play. I think there's a commitment to let him have the cups regardless.
I would play Guzan too but I think Given will get the nod.
And as far as tomorrows clash is concerned, hopefully London's calling.
Mind you, Guzan played in the Tranmere game but i think he'll leave Given in. I would'nt though.
Tykes? Thought that was Barnsley. Agreed though, nice touch.
Tykes? Thought that was Barnsley. Agreed though, nice touch.
I think you're right. Bradford are bantams
Bradford City have had a number of nicknames during the history. In their early years, they were referred to as the Robins or Wasps, taking over the nickname of Manningham FC, as a result of Manningham's claret and amber hoops.[5] Other nicknames have been the Citizens or Paraders, but the club is better known as the Bantams.
A lot of talk of a pitch invasion if we win. Thoughts?Police say its 10 to a cell in that event. They'll wish they'd stayed put.
A lot of talk of a pitch invasion if we win. Thoughts?
I've got these lovely claret & blue high-heels that I've been just longing to wear to a game !
Guzan in goal please !!
Guzan in goal please !!
Totally agree. Given is barely recovered and if he breaks down we would be wasting a potentially needed sustitution .......
Guzan in goal please !!
Totally agree. Given is barely recovered and if he breaks down we would be wasting a potentially needed sustitution .......
Guzan is also the better of the two.
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.
A keeper that will undoubtedly be away in the summer? I'd go for the better keeper in this situation.
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.
Maybe you're right but not tomorrow. Ian Taylor has just said on Tom Ross's show that Bradford are going to try and win corners, free kicks and throw in's at every opportunity because they know how vunerable we are defending set pieces so i'd rather have a keeper who's commands his box and comes for crosses, which is something Guzan does well.
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.Given will play at Millwall presumably.
I'd like to see Guzan tomorrow and Given on Friday.
I'd like to see Guzan tomorrow and Given on Friday.I will take it as Given on Friday that we will win ;)
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.
Maybe you're right but not tomorrow. Ian Taylor has just said on Tom Ross's show that Bradford are going to try and win corners, free kicks and throw in's at every opportunity because they know how vunerable we are defending set pieces so i'd rather have a keeper who's commands his box and comes for crosses, which is something Guzan does well.
You have to give the other keeper some game time. It's not like the days when there was a reserve game every Saturday.
Maybe you're right but not tomorrow. Ian Taylor has just said on Tom Ross's show that Bradford are going to try and win corners, free kicks and throw in's at every opportunity because they know how vunerable we are defending set pieces so i'd rather have a keeper who's commands his box and comes for crosses, which is something Guzan does well.
Can't disagree with that. Guzan's handling is very good. The other problem a Manager gives himself if he plays the second choice keeper all the way through to the semi finals and the team get to the final. Nice to have a choice anyway.
Long time since ive felt this tense a day before a game , a massive game which could have a huge bearing on our season - will be a wonderful night or utter heartbreak.
Long time since ive felt this tense a day before a game , a massive game which could have a huge bearing on our season - will be a wonderful night or utter heartbreak.To ease the tension ive just watched the 2nd leg of the Tranmere game, and i feel a lot better for it...i cant wait now to drive down tomorow and watch us get to Wembley, for some reason i feel a lot more confident now... maybe it was that Shaun Teale penalty!
Long time since ive felt this tense a day before a game , a massive game which could have a huge bearing on our season - will be a wonderful night or utter heartbreak.
Long time since ive felt this tense a day before a game , a massive game which could have a huge bearing on our season - will be a wonderful night or utter heartbreak.
I was just saying something similar. I can't remember a game where the only two possible outcomes are so vastly different, with absolutely no in between. We will either a) suffer one of the most humiliating results in our history (albeit possibly over two legs), or b) be planning a trip to a Wembley cup final. It's gonna be a nervey night!
Bedtime. UTV FOR TONIGHT AND UTV FOR TOMORROW NIGHT. We will get there, no doubts. UTV.Too right Danlanza, Bradford are going to freeze tomorow when they see and hear the Holte End, i think its going to be a special Villa Park night!
Long time since ive felt this tense a day before a game , a massive game which could have a huge bearing on our season - will be a wonderful night or utter heartbreak.
I was just saying something similar. I can't remember a game where the only two possible outcomes are so vastly different, with absolutely no in between. We will either a) suffer one of the most humiliating results in our history (albeit possibly over two legs), or b) be planning a trip to a Wembley cup final. It's gonna be a nervey night!
The problem for me is the people taking the piss. If we go out, it's bloody hilarious and we'll be torn apart at work/school the next day. If we win, it's exactly what we should be doing and will get no credit.
Very frustrating.
The pisstaking makes defeat no worse in my experience.
The pisstaking makes defeat no worse in my experience.
It just winds me up how people who have no interest in football suddenly come out of the woodwork as 'lifelong' blues or Man Utd fans and feel like they have the right to take the mickey.
The pisstaking makes defeat no worse in my experience.
It just winds me up how people who have no interest in football suddenly come out of the woodwork as 'lifelong' blues or Man Utd fans and feel like they have the right to take the mickey.
With age you learn a very important lesson. You take the piss out of the result first. It throws them completely.
The pisstaking makes defeat no worse in my experience.
It just winds me up how people who have no interest in football suddenly come out of the woodwork as 'lifelong' blues or Man Utd fans and feel like they have the right to take the mickey.
With age you learn a very important lesson. You take the piss out of the result first. It throws them completely.
That's... not a bad idea at all. I'd probably lose any sense of pride or dignity I've ever had but it's worth it to steal their satisfaction.
Most of the noses that we know don't take the piss out of us.
Most of the noses that we know don't take the piss out of us.
It's easy to shut them up. Just give them a quid and say "here you go mate, this should keep your club going for another few days"
Interestingly, Ladbrokes have Bradford as clear favourites to make the final, 4/6 vs 11/10. Worth a tenner? I think so, I think we're overpriced...
If we go through we should give their stadium announcer the man of the tie ward. I understand Paul Lambert wasn't best happy with him.What did the announcer say ?
I only listened to the radio for the first leg but their announcer sounded an utter tit from what I heard.What was it he said exactly ?
In Geneva with work, couldn't get out of it and have spent the night trawling round to see who has the game on tomorrow night. This will be the first big match of ours that I've missed since ever. I've got Pre match nerves already, gonna be a nervous f*ckin wreck tomorrow - absolutely shite not being there.
We can do this, we can f*ckin well do this, looks like I'll die with the Tranmere 2nd leg being my finest ever match, lets hope all of yours will be Brandford.
Come on you Lions!!!!!!
Think you should nominate a pub for us all (londonheads) to turn up in tomorrow night!
Sorry - that was for Eamonn! several pages back...
Is the orange dot going to put in an appearance on the match thread?
I'm getting nervous, but then again I get nervous every game. One minute I think we can do this, the next we can't. I simply cannot bear the thought of us going out tomorrow.Well it really is in the balance. Expecting after 85 minutes we still won't know whose going to come out on top, that's the Villa way.
If we go through we should give their stadium announcer the man of the tie ward. I understand Paul Lambert wasn't best happy with him.
Dave Woodhall, editor of Villa fanzine, ‘Heroes and Villans’
Interestingly, Ladbrokes have Bradford as clear favourites to make the final, 4/6 vs 11/10. Worth a tenner? I think so, I think we're overpriced...
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
It's weird as I'm currently not nervous or worried about tomorrow at all. Having witnessed that first 45 at WBA I know we will smash this lot.
I honestly think the occasion will get to their players. Our boys have some scar tissue to repair.It's weird as I'm currently not nervous or worried about tomorrow at all. Having witnessed that first 45 at WBA I know we will smash this lot.
I feel exactly the same. Jon has just put a bet on for me at 4-1 to us.
It's weird as I'm currently not nervous or worried about tomorrow at all. Having witnessed that first 45 at WBA I know we will smash this lot.
I feel exactly the same. Jon has just put a bet on for me at 4-1 to us.
I honestly think the occasion will get to their players. Our boys have some scar tissue to repair.It's weird as I'm currently not nervous or worried about tomorrow at all. Having witnessed that first 45 at WBA I know we will smash this lot.
I feel exactly the same. Jon has just put a bet on for me at 4-1 to us.
I wonder if those Indian/Muslim girls who were giving Bannan pelters are coming up for the return leg. They were bloody hilarious.
Just been on the bantams fan site,they seem confident alright !! As for those muslim lasses at Bradford,I would love to know what they were shouting !.I thought that was so refreshing to see those girls lay into a professional footballer. Don't know why but it reminded me of something out of the film "life of Brian"
That Bradford announcer knew exactly what he was doing. If he'd have maybe got carried away at the end, then fair enough but he was an arse all the way through the game, even at half time.
As for the team that the Mail have printed at the bottom of the article, i hope it's wrong. The thought of Delph and Bannan on their own in midfield again petrifies me. I'd throw Ireland or Holman in there as well and leave Weimann on the bench.
Just been on the bantams fan site,they seem confident alright !! As for those muslim lasses at Bradford,I would love to know what they were shouting !.I thought that was so refreshing to see those girls lay into a professional footballer. Don't know why but it reminded me of something out of the film "life of Brian"
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
We didn't do it in a volatile situation.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
We didn't do it in a volatile situation.
Yes I agree entirely Dave, which is why you are correct to say it was provocative. But the disrespect arguement is different. What is worse, a club being disrespectful, or an individual.
True, but it was only Bannan ;)Just been on the bantams fan site,they seem confident alright !! As for those muslim lasses at Bradford,I would love to know what they were shouting !.I thought that was so refreshing to see those girls lay into a professional footballer. Don't know why but it reminded me of something out of the film "life of Brian"
The only thing that stopped me applauding was that it was directed at Villa. In all other respects, nice one.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
We didn't do it in a volatile situation.
Yes I agree entirely Dave, which is why you are correct to say it was provocative. But the disrespect arguement is different. What is worse, a club being disrespectful, or an individual.
One man's disrespectful is another man's sharp marketing.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
We didn't do it in a volatile situation.
Yes I agree entirely Dave, which is why you are correct to say it was provocative. But the disrespect arguement is different. What is worse, a club being disrespectful, or an individual.
One man's disrespectful is another man's sharp marketing.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
We didn't do it in a volatile situation.
Yes I agree entirely Dave, which is why you are correct to say it was provocative. But the disrespect arguement is different. What is worse, a club being disrespectful, or an individual.
One man's disrespectful is another man's sharp marketing.
And what one man may regard as sharp, another may consider as crass.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266157/Paul-Lambert-angry-Bradford-announcer-told-fans-book-hotel-rooms-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree it was provocative, and for that reason he should not have done it. But, was it any more disrespectful than Villa pushing half-season tickets on the back of an implied Wembley Final. Villa's actions were calculated, whereas you could put the Bradford Announcer's actions down to exhuberance.
We didn't do it in a volatile situation.
Yes I agree entirely Dave, which is why you are correct to say it was provocative. But the disrespect arguement is different. What is worse, a club being disrespectful, or an individual.
One man's disrespectful is another man's sharp marketing.
And what one man may regard as sharp, another may consider as crass.
It's the age of the internet. We did.
It's the age of the internet. We did.
I don't think many Bradford City supporters would be looking at the Viila's website. It was an advert by the Villa aimed at Villa supporters to make money for the Villa. It was not some egotistical fuckwit whose prime intention was to wind people up. As Des says above, if they hadn't mentioned the chance of cup final tickets they'd have been accused in the usual quarters of 'crap marketing.'
280 tickets left, according to the OS.
280 tickets left, according to the OS.
Fuck it, I'll buy the lot. I LOVE free flags!
280 tickets left, according to the OS.
280 tickets left, according to the OS.
Did you count the seats on select-a-seat?
280 tickets left, according to the OS.
Fuck it, I'll buy the lot. I LOVE free flags!
ha ha.
Tell you what, I'll go half and half with you.
I'm then going to bring my 140 to every home match and recreate that amazing atmosphere every other week.
280 tickets left, according to the OS.
Did you count the seats on select-a-seat?
To my shame, i did, yes.
In my defence, there weren't many to count.
This is what our friends from Bradford think of their announcer
http://www.bradfordcityfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2600
Perhaps we could start one for ours!
This is what our friends from Bradford think of their announcer
http://www.bradfordcityfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2600
Perhaps we could start one for ours!
Some plank has this as his signature.
Bradford City Football Club 2012 - 2013
League 2 Champions.
Carling Cup Winners.
The Bradford fans come across as a sound bunch to be fair
This is what our friends from Bradford think of their announcer
http://www.bradfordcityfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2600
Perhaps we could start one for ours!
Some plank has this as his signature.
Bradford City Football Club 2012 - 2013
League 2 Champions.
Carling Cup Winners.
Relegation and a cup or survival and out to Bradford?
Survival and a cup.
Poll option doesn't make a distinction between a Villa win and go through and a Villa win but go out.
There is a strong chance we will score enough but fuck-up at the back from a breakaway or a deadball and go out.
For my prediction I will quote a very wise man:Hmmm, i seem to remember that quote from somewhere!!..........
"With 110% from each and every one of the players and your usual tremendous vocal backing, I am confident we can get the right result."
Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
As if we give a shit about what's on Twitter.
You said that it all made us look stupid as well so you were effectively agreeing with the Bradford fans.Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
As if we give a shit about what's on Twitter.
I find it interesting reading the thoughts off opposition fans building upto and after a game sorry for that!
You said that it all made us look stupid as well so you were effectively agreeing with the Bradford fans.Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
As if we give a shit about what's on Twitter.
I find it interesting reading the thoughts off opposition fans building upto and after a game sorry for that!
You said that it all made us look stupid as well so you were effectively agreeing with the Bradford fans.Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
As if we give a shit about what's on Twitter.
I find it interesting reading the thoughts off opposition fans building upto and after a game sorry for that!
The marketing team have made us look silly even more so if we don't make the final. As for Lambert the last thing on his mind after recent weeks should be some stadium announcer no matter what an idiot he was that night.
Well whether you lot are up for it or not, I know one man who is....
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" ...the Belgium international is feeling confident and determined.
"For us, it is a great chance to go to Wembley. I want to go for a second time there. I was there with Belgium but only on the bench," Benteke told the Daily Mirror.
"Now I want to be there on the field. Wembley is an amazing stadium and a lot of great players have played there.
"We know what we have to do and want to win this game. It is going to be a massive chance for us and the club. I like it when you have a lot riding on the matches and extra motivation."
Unleash the Beast.
He is going to frighten Bradford silly tonight.Well whether you lot are up for it or not, I know one man who is....
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" ...the Belgium international is feeling confident and determined.
"For us, it is a great chance to go to Wembley. I want to go for a second time there. I was there with Belgium but only on the bench," Benteke told the Daily Mirror.
"Now I want to be there on the field. Wembley is an amazing stadium and a lot of great players have played there.
"We know what we have to do and want to win this game. It is going to be a massive chance for us and the club. I like it when you have a lot riding on the matches and extra motivation."
Unleash the Beast.
I'm with you on that. What a monster!
Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
Feel a bit left out. Everybody else seems really psyched up for this one. I am almost expecting disappointment sadly. Pains me to admit that I don't have much faith in the character of the lads which they will need to show to get to the final. Was just looking at the team who played Tranmare in '94, how did our team get to this? Anyway, I'm sure I'll cheer up and be more up for it just before kick-off.
The marketing team have made us look silly even more so if we don't make the final. As for Lambert the last thing on his mind after recent weeks should be some stadium announcer no matter what an idiot he was that night.
Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
Dear me, I bet you get wound-up by the comments on YouTube as well.
You said that it all made us look stupid as well so you were effectively agreeing with the Bradford fans.Anyone else woken up psyched up about the game? I can't wait!
Yeah i love this feeling!
The club with their guaranteed final tickets and Lambert whining about their stadium announcer has made us look fucking stupid, the Bradford fans are having a field day on twitter.
As if we give a shit about what's on Twitter.
I find it interesting reading the thoughts off opposition fans building upto and after a game sorry for that!
The marketing team have made us look silly even more so if we don't make the final. As for Lambert the last thing on his mind after recent weeks should be some stadium announcer no matter what an idiot he was that night.
I disagree that the marketing team have made us look silly. They are there to do precisely that - Market. It would be silly if they guaranteed FA Cup Final tickets as, if we got there, I doubt if they could honour it.
Regarding the Manager, is he now getting into the position that whatever he says is wrong as it was with Alex McLeish?
Aston Express way closed?Ice a problem but now re-opened (http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/birmingham). Should be OK for tonight
Team wise, i'd go for......
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar Clark Bennett
Bannan Delph Ireland
Gabby Benteke N'Zogbia
Subs: Given Holman Dunne Lichaj Weimann Bent Carruthers
Team wise, i'd go for......
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar Clark Bennett
Bannan Delph Ireland
Gabby Benteke N'Zogbia
Subs: Given Holman Dunne Lichaj Weimann Bent Carruthers
Team wise, i'd go for......
Guzan
Lowton Vlaar Clark Bennett
Bannan Delph Ireland
Gabby Benteke N'Zogbia
Subs: Given Holman Dunne Lichaj Weimann Bent Carruthers
I agree with that team with the exception of Ireland. But then I'm not sure who else we have to play in midfield!!
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
You seem to forget we're Premier League and they're Division 2. We are the favourites. Talk to anyone and they think we'll go through (well, apart from many Villa fans (including me)).
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
You seem to forget we're Premier League and they're Division 2. We are the favourites. Talk to anyone and they think we'll go through (well, apart from many Villa fans (including me)).
League status counts for nothing, as the previous leg illustrated painfully.
Anyway, Big Ron has just been on the radio dispensing first class advice about penalty shoot outs. If you're a 'keeper, stand still. Save the bad ones. I wonder if Lambert knows this? We could have done with a bit of BFR's guile tonight.
The marketing team have made us look silly even more so if we don't make the final. As for Lambert the last thing on his mind after recent weeks should be some stadium announcer no matter what an idiot he was that night.
The stadium announcer wasn't on Lamberts mind.
He didn't even know about it until asked a question at the press conference. He then said that he hadn't heard any such announcement but, if it was said, it was a little bit disrespectful.
I can't see what he's supposed to have done wrong in this.
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
You seem to forget we're Premier League and they're Division 2. We are the favourites. Talk to anyone and they think we'll go through (well, apart from many Villa fans (including me)).
League status counts for nothing, as the previous leg illustrated painfully.
Anyway, Big Ron has just been on the radio dispensing first class advice about penalty shoot outs. If you're a 'keeper, stand still. Save the bad ones. I wonder if Lambert knows this? We could have done with a bit of BFR's guile tonight.
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
You seem to forget we're Premier League and they're Division 2. We are the favourites. Talk to anyone and they think we'll go through (well, apart from many Villa fans (including me)).
League status counts for nothing, as the previous leg illustrated painfully.
Anyway, Big Ron has just been on the radio dispensing first class advice about penalty shoot outs. If you're a 'keeper, stand still. Save the bad ones. I wonder if Lambert knows this? We could have done with a bit of BFR's guile tonight.
League status can count for nothing, but it usually is enough.
Surprised how many people are so defeatist. It's only 3-1, and for all their "we won the first leg" bravado, we must have hit shots straight at their keeper ten times in the first leg. Nine times out of ten we'd be home and dry by now.
Put together a first half performance like that at Albion, and we will have no problems at all.
We are having a dodgy season, but for all that, this is a fourth division side we are playing. To read some on here, you'd think they were Juventus.
Frankly, if we can't beat them over two legs, we don't deserve to go to Wembley.
I personally think we'll win 6-0.
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
You seem to forget we're Premier League and they're Division 2. We are the favourites. Talk to anyone and they think we'll go through (well, apart from many Villa fans (including me)).
Anybody feeling sick or jittery prior to this game should remember a few things. We are not favourites to go through, perhaps for good reason - we concede more goals than we score. We cannot and should not expect to reach Wembley. We are the underdogs now. The pressure's off our shoulders and firmly upon theirs. This tie is Bradford's to lose. Only they can fuck it up now. Can they take the pressure? 35,000+ Villans will be roaring us on, no matter what the score. Game on.
You seem to forget we're Premier League and they're Division 2. We are the favourites. Talk to anyone and they think we'll go through (well, apart from many Villa fans (including me)).
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time...We need the dot and the Admirals pie. PWS, get eating.
...for Mazrim's orange dot. When first I called upon it, we marvelled at its power. Now I call upon it again to aid us.
Behold!
(http://dbprng00ikc2j.cloudfront.net/work/image/269918/qg7swq/ORANGE_DOT.jpg)
Star into the dot, visualize Villa reaching Wembley. Don't hope for it, don't wish for it. SEE IT! It will happen.
Like the sun rising, it will happen. It is inevitable. But you must concentrate your mind on this eventuality and touch the orange dot.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time...
...for Mazrim's orange dot. When first I called upon it, we marvelled at its power. Now I call upon it again to aid us.
Behold!
(http://dbprng00ikc2j.cloudfront.net/work/image/269918/qg7swq/ORANGE_DOT.jpg)
Star into the dot, visualize Villa reaching Wembley. Don't hope for it, don't wish for it. SEE IT! It will happen.
Like the sun rising, it will happen. It is inevitable. But you must concentrate your mind on this eventuality and touch the orange dot.
If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win but think you can't,
It's almost certain you won't.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win but think you can't,
It's almost certain you won't.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
Not quite, It's Walter D. Wintle.If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win but think you can't,
It's almost certain you won't.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
Yoda?
Is it true we've won the last 8 cup games at VP by 2 goals or more?
I'm much more of lurker than a poster but today feels like it could be special. And please forgive me if the following feels like a patronising lecture on 'how to be a better fan', that is not how its intended. And I know that most of you will already be up for the match; I guess i'm just trying to do whatever I can to try and help the Villa win.
It seems that Bradford's game plan will be to keep the fans quiet tonight, and let their 6,000 (imagine!) drown us out. It's an understandable premise given our team's fragile confidence, but it has a flaw; as fans, we have the power to nullify their main tactic and have a larger-than-usual influence on a very important football match.
I remember a while ago someone on here, after yet another act by the club that made our collective bosom swell with pride, said "one day this club will get the luck it deserves". Few of us would argue with that. Today though, thinking of that brings to mind a quote from Thomas Edison: "I find that the harder I work, the luckier I get". Tonight, we (the fans) need to put a shift in.
One of my favourite moments of the season so far (this acts as an indicator of how shit our season has been I guess) was the last 10 minutes of the Spurs home game. 4-0 down, half the stadium empty and all you could here (even on the TV I'm told) was a never ending chorus of Paul Lambert's Claret and Blue Army. Walking out the stadium I compared it to the standard bearers of old; no matter how many bodies lay battered and bloody on the ground, if the flag is still raised the battle isn't over. If we're still singing, the battle isn't over.
We need that sort of spirit (preferably with a full stadium) tonight. If we go a goal down (which, let's be honest, could easily happen), we get louder. If we miss a sitter, we get louder. If there's 5 minutes to go and we still need two goals, we get louder. Tonight could be the night that a lot of our boys become men, but we may need to give them a leg up.
So I'm appealing to everybody; even if you normally wince every time the ball goes near Clark in the air, or shout "for fuck sake Bannan" every time one of his cross field passes trickles out for a throw 20 yards behind the intended target, or you think Nigel Reo-Coker could do a job for us for the rest of the season, or you think Randy is a know-nothing yank who's lost the love for the club, or you have to turn away every time Delph flings himself into another tackle from 16 yards away, or you think Curtis Davies could do a job for us for the rest of the season, or you think Lambert is a know-nothing jock who is taking us down, or you're still wondering why Barry didn't take the penalty, or you think Joe Bennett is the worst left back to ever play for the club: none of that matters. Not tonight. Tonight we need to provide the support that the club (no matter who the owners, manager or players are) deserves. We need to shout, cheer, sing, clap, stamp and jump. And if it doesn't seem to be working, we have to do it more.
Sound trumpets!
Let our bloody colours wave!
And either victory,
or else a grave
(Oh Jesus, now he's quoting Shakespeare)
Let's make tonight a night to remember. And let's be proud of ourselves no matter what the outcome.
If we're still singing, the battle isn't over.
And if you can pick holes in the above (I'm sure there are plenty if you want to look for them) then how about this; the louder we are, the more chance that Stan can lead us out at Wembley.
Not quite, It's Walter D. Wintle.If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win but think you can't,
It's almost certain you won't.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
Yoda?
I'm much more of lurker than a poster but today feels like it could be special. And please forgive me if the following feels like a patronising lecture on 'how to be a better fan', that is not how its intended. And I know that most of you will already be up for the match; I guess i'm just trying to do whatever I can to try and help the Villa win.Agree
It seems that Bradford's game plan will be to keep the fans quiet tonight, and let their 6,000 (imagine!) drown us out. It's an understandable premise given our team's fragile confidence, but it has a flaw; as fans, we have the power to nullify their main tactic and have a larger-than-usual influence on a very important football match.
I remember a while ago someone on here, after yet another act by the club that made our collective bosom swell with pride, said "one day this club will get the luck it deserves". Few of us would argue with that. Today though, thinking of that brings to mind a quote from Thomas Edison: "I find that the harder I work, the luckier I get". Tonight, we (the fans) need to put a shift in.
One of my favourite moments of the season so far (this acts as an indicator of how shit our season has been I guess) was the last 10 minutes of the Spurs home game. 4-0 down, half the stadium empty and all you could here (even on the TV I'm told) was a never ending chorus of Paul Lambert's Claret and Blue Army. Walking out the stadium I compared it to the standard bearers of old; no matter how many bodies lay battered and bloody on the ground, if the flag is still raised the battle isn't over. If we're still singing, the battle isn't over.
We need that sort of spirit (preferably with a full stadium) tonight. If we go a goal down (which, let's be honest, could easily happen), we get louder. If we miss a sitter, we get louder. If there's 5 minutes to go and we still need two goals, we get louder. Tonight could be the night that a lot of our boys become men, but we may need to give them a leg up.
So I'm appealing to everybody; even if you normally wince every time the ball goes near Clark in the air, or shout "for fuck sake Bannan" every time one of his cross field passes trickles out for a throw 20 yards behind the intended target, or you think Nigel Reo-Coker could do a job for us for the rest of the season, or you think Randy is a know-nothing yank who's lost the love for the club, or you have to turn away every time Delph flings himself into another tackle from 16 yards away, or you think Curtis Davies could do a job for us for the rest of the season, or you think Lambert is a know-nothing jock who is taking us down, or you're still wondering why Barry didn't take the penalty, or you think Joe Bennett is the worst left back to ever play for the club: none of that matters. Not tonight. Tonight we need to provide the support that the club (no matter who the owners, manager or players are) deserves. We need to shout, cheer, sing, clap, stamp and jump. And if it doesn't seem to be working, we have to do it more.
Sound trumpets!
Let our bloody colours wave!
And either victory,
or else a grave
(Oh Jesus, now he's quoting Shakespeare)
Let's make tonight a night to remember. And let's be proud of ourselves no matter what the outcome.
If we're still singing, the battle isn't over.
And if you can pick holes in the above (I'm sure there are plenty if you want to look for them) then how about this; the louder we are, the more chance that Stan can lead us out at Wembley.
People have this idea that our supporters are fickle, quick to moan and that Villa Park is usually quiet. That might often be the case, but on special occasions there is no ground like it. Tonight will be one of them.
Is it true we've won the last 8 cup games at VP by 2 goals or more?
We've come from two down in our last four League Cup semis, either on the night or on aggregate.
I've just realised I don't have paper tickets for this. Does anyone know if season tickets have been activated if you've bought your own seat?
Different sport but I always like this Al Pacino motivational number.
I've just realised I don't have paper tickets for this. Does anyone know if season tickets have been activated if you've bought your own seat?
No, you should have a paper ticket. Sorry.
I've just realised I don't have paper tickets for this. Does anyone know if season tickets have been activated if you've bought your own seat?
No, you should have a paper ticket. Sorry.
Balls. I'd better get on the phone then.
Strangely, after having almost zero availability yesterday, almost all of A7 is now showing as available.
Having a pint in the Windsor good beer, cheap prices n very friendly locals, what more can I ask forSorry to be a downer but that's about as good as it gets for you today. ;)
Having a pint in the Windsor good beer, cheap prices n very friendly locals, what more can I ask for
Was a dog hole last time I was in there, decent prices though. Full of trampy pissheads usually.Having a pint in the Windsor good beer, cheap prices n very friendly locals, what more can I ask for
The Windsor? How times change.....
Not quite, It's Walter D. Wintle.If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win but think you can't,
It's almost certain you won't.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
Yoda?
Was a dog hole last time I was in there, decent prices though. Full of trampy pissheads usually.Having a pint in the Windsor good beer, cheap prices n very friendly locals, what more can I ask for
The Windsor? How times change.....
Strangely, after having almost zero availability yesterday, almost all of A7 is now showing as available.
Barry Austin was coming to mock us but he changed his mind.
Thank god for trampy pissheads, without then this pub would be dead lol
I understand that Lerner is over from the states and is attending tonight? Anyone confirm? If so, let's hope he brings his cheque book with him and signs a couple of sizeable cheques before he goes home!
Did Bradford sell out their allocation?
Strangely, after having almost zero availability yesterday, almost all of A7 is now showing as available.
Bloody hell, The Windsor - haven't been there in years. If you want the full on pikey experience, why not head up to the Square Peg? you'll see things in there you never thought possible.
The Windsor is not too bad for a quick couple i suppose. I've never been in the Shakespear. I can't say i want to.
Pop round to The Old Joint Stock tooThank god for trampy pissheads, without then this pub would be dead lol
Mate, get out of that dump and walk 2 minutes to The Shakespeare. You'll be glad you did.
Or, you could try Bacchus or Bennetts Hill. Don't go to The Square Peg. It's a freak show.
Having a pint in the Windsor good beer, cheap prices n very friendly locals, what more can I ask for
they're all blue nose wankers in there.Bloody hell, The Windsor - haven't been there in years. If you want the full on pikey experience, why not head up to the Square Peg? you'll see things in there you never thought possible.
I can vouch for that! After spending a few hours in there years back nothing will shock me in a pub ever again!
The Windsor is not too bad for a quick couple i suppose. I've never been in the Shakespear. I can't say i want to.
The Shakespeare is alright and handy for the station, good range of beer although haven't been in for a while and wasn't too impressed with the makeover.
Bloody hell, The Windsor - haven't been there in years. If you want the full on pikey experience, why not head up to the Square Peg? you'll see things in there you never thought possible.
I can vouch for that! After spending a few hours in there years back nothing will shock me in a pub ever again!
Setting off at 4pm - what are road conditions like in and around Aston?The aston express way was closed earlier. I think.
Setting off at 4pm - what are road conditions like in and around Aston?The aston express way was closed earlier. I think.
Setting off at 4pm - what are road conditions like in and around Aston?
Setting off at 4pm - what are road conditions like in and around Aston?
Bloody hell, The Windsor - haven't been there in years. If you want the full on pikey experience, why not head up to the Square Peg? you'll see things in there you never thought possible.
I can vouch for that! After spending a few hours in there years back nothing will shock me in a pub ever again!
To give the uninitiated a flavour, I once saw a young woman forcibly ejected from The Square Peg for being paralytic and abusive to staff and customers. Nothing unusual in that except it was at 9:30 on a Saturday morning.
Setting off at 4pm - what are road conditions like in and around Aston?
I was just told that main roads are fine but everything else is an ice rink. I'm gonna come off at junction 7 and drive to Perry Barr Greyhound car park. I'm hopeful that should be fine as its a main road.
Drive carefully fella
When in town before a match, one insists on Scruffy Murphy's.
Weather here sounds similar to Birmingham, so things "should" be fine. I'm picking my cousin up in 30 mins then making a chilled journey down the M6. Side roads are garbage but the main ones are fine, although there will be ice patches no doubt.
He's a Latics fan so I'm hoping the Villa crowd impresses him tonight, and the lads on the pitch too :-)
When in town before a match, one insists on Scruffy Murphy's.
When in town before a match, one insists on Scruffy Murphy's.
Christ, I haven't been in there for eons.
Mind you, judging by the clientle often standing outside it looks like some kind of portal to the underworld.
I like the underworld too.When in town before a match, one insists on Scruffy Murphy's.
Christ, I haven't been in there for eons.
Mind you, judging by the clientle often standing outside it looks like some kind of portal to the underworld.
I like the underworld.
The Old Contemptibles is alright these days. Usually has Purity beers on tap. I quite like the Old Joint Stock, too.
I don't like the Wellington, though. I can appreciate the range of ales, but the stink of the place and the selection of miserable old blokes sipping halves gives it all the appeal of a hospital waiting room.
I saw the other day that massive old building on Bennett's Hill has become a pub now. Am sure it was a cafe before. Actually, think it might not be on Bennett's hill, but just off it, on a corner, has a big, round entrance "hall" with an ornate ceiling.
As long as you are born slippyI like the underworld too.When in town before a match, one insists on Scruffy Murphy's.
Christ, I haven't been in there for eons.
Mind you, judging by the clientle often standing outside it looks like some kind of portal to the underworld.
I like the underworld.
The Lost and Found, thats what it is called now.
Looks an impressive building inside.
As long as you are born slippyI like the underworld too.When in town before a match, one insists on Scruffy Murphy's.
Christ, I haven't been in there for eons.
Mind you, judging by the clientle often standing outside it looks like some kind of portal to the underworld.
I like the underworld.
Bloody hell, The Windsor - haven't been there in years. If you want the full on pikey experience, why not head up to the Square Peg? you'll see things in there you never thought possible.
I can vouch for that! After spending a few hours in there years back nothing will shock me in a pub ever again!
To give the uninitiated a flavour, I once saw a young woman forcibly ejected from The Square Peg for being paralytic and abusive to staff and customers. Nothing unusual in that except it was at 9:30 on a Saturday morning.
The Square Peg is the only pub I have been in and approached by beggars on more than one occasion.
It's a fucking shit hole.
I'm still hyper in case you hadn't noticed.
I cannot remember the last time I was this up for a game. Been donkeys years.
The Lost and Found, thats what it is called now.
Looks an impressive building inside.
Giving it a name with no 's' on the end improves it considerably.
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I'm still hyper in case you hadn't noticed.
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.
I'm still hyper in case you hadn't noticed.
Are you selling H&V tonight ?
Bradford supporters coaches leaving at 4pm apparently! Doesn't leave them much drinking time does it?That's leaving it a bit tight.
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.0
I'm still hyper in case you hadn't noticed.
Are you selling H&V tonight ?
Nope. Still got stuff to do today so not sure what time i'll be able to get to the ground. Probably just as well, when i'm this hyper i'm fecking useless as my attention span vanis ooooh snow outside.
I don't like the Wellington, though. I can appreciate the range of ales, but the stink of the place and the selection of miserable old blokes sipping halves gives it all the appeal of a hospital waiting room.
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.
Bradford supporters coaches leaving at 4pm apparently! Doesn't leave them much drinking time does it?More than likely police advice.
I'm still hyper in case you hadn't noticed.
Are you selling H&V tonight ?
Nope. Still got stuff to do today so not sure what time i'll be able to get to the ground. Probably just as well, when i'm this hyper i'm fecking useless as my attention span vanis ooooh snow outside.
OK, might see you on Leeg's security detail
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.
Mate, we all know you want the Villa Park crowd to put our young team under pressure. It isn't going to work. All we want is 110% from everyone in Villa colours.
i am totally relaxed, not worried one iota. Am i mad??
i am totally relaxed, not worried one iota. Am i mad??Barking...
I'm still hyper in case you hadn't noticed.
Are you selling H&V tonight ?
Nope. Still got stuff to do today so not sure what time i'll be able to get to the ground. Probably just as well, when i'm this hyper i'm fecking useless as my attention span vanis ooooh snow outside.
OK, might see you on Leeg's security detail
If, and it's a big if, I get to the ground early i'll text you or Leeg. Although if we do get there early we'll probably go to the Sacred Heart for a swift one as that's where some of my mates are heading.
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.
Mate, we all know you want the Villa Park crowd to put our young team under pressure. It isn't going to work. All we want is 110% from everyone in Villa colours.
Relaxed and prepared- time to stand up and be counted, nights like tonight are what this club is all about - bring it on!
Will also be in the Sacred Heart having a couple to calm the nerves. Followed by a big greasy burger from the one on the corner of the Trinity Road and Nelson Road, just like I have done before every match in the last 10 years. I almost prefer the pre-match rituals to the games these days.
How many you reckon you'll score, 4, 5, 6 ?.
SeVERN!
Relaxed and prepared- time to stand up and be counted, nights like tonight are what this club is all about - bring it on!
Wish I was relxaed! Will be better when the train departs Coventry Birmingham bound with a can of stella for the journey
Any idea who the referee is yet? Can't see it on the match previews online.
Oh bollocks!!Any idea who the referee is yet? Can't see it on the match previews online.
Phil Dowd.
I'm most worried about Legion with all this snow. I can see him being the first man killed by polar bears in Aston for 12,000 years.
Well, if anyone needs any motivation, Talk Shite's presenters are all hoping for a Villa defeat, particularly the Villa-hating Richard Keys, who said if it's Swansea-Bradford it will be 'the people's final' and Darren 'fat boy' Gough, who says Villa will lose and the 'nation is behind Bradford'.
Come on the Villa boys...................
Well, if anyone needs any motivation, Talk Shite's presenters are all hoping for a Villa defeat, particularly the Villa-hating Richard Keys, who said if it's Swansea-Bradford it will be 'the people's final' and Darren 'fat boy' Gough, who says Villa will lose and the 'nation is behind Bradford'.
Come on the Villa boys...................
Durham wants us to win, but I think more because he is a Lambert fan.
i am totally relaxed, not worried one iota. Am i mad??
I'm most worried about Legion with all this snow. I can see him being the first man killed by polar bears in Aston for 12,000 years.
I'm most worried about Legion with all this snow. I can see him being the first man killed by polar bears in Aston for 12,000 years.
Too predictable. In all this snow its bound to be fire that does him in.
Or, he'll slip down the Holte steps, miraculously avoiding injury, and then be hit by a tiny asteroid.
3 quid a month to sponsor a Legion, just been advertised on Sky.I'm most worried about Legion with all this snow. I can see him being the first man killed by polar bears in Aston for 12,000 years.
Brilliant. And also, will be remarkably true, although more likely the even more rare Snow Leopard.
Well, if anyone needs any motivation, Talk Shite's presenters are all hoping for a Villa defeat, particularly the Villa-hating Richard Keys, who said if it's Swansea-Bradford it will be 'the people's final' and Darren 'fat boy' Gough, who says Villa will lose and the 'nation is behind Bradford'.
Come on the Villa boys...................
Durham wants us to win, but I think more because he is a Lambert fan.
I always find Durham quite complementary about us
Just as i'm going out the door I see this.
"The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Birmingham. The snow is expect to arrive tonight around 11PM."
Just as i'm going out the door I see this.And carrying on all night until the mid morning according to Sky Weather.
"The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Birmingham. The snow is expect to arrive tonight around 11PM."
C'mon Villa, make my birthday!
C'mon Villa, make my birthday!