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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Legion on July 27, 2013, 10:26:43 AM
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Sunday 28.7.13 3pm KO
0-0.
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7-7
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They'll definitely get one, at least.
We will score more than them.
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Tough one for me this :-\
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It's the reserves.
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Hence the XI.
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The ressy's will show the first team how to keep a clean sheet. 3-0
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Someone in another thread asked if the Bomb Squad would be making an appearance, and I slightly rudely dismissed the idea, not knowing it was just a Villa XI.
I assume this match will be used mainly to give the kids a run-out, right? Not much point sending unwanted players unless they're just making up numbers?
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4-0 Win for us.
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Someone in another thread asked if the Bomb Squad would be making an appearance, and I slightly rudely dismissed the idea, not knowing it was just a Villa XI.
I assume this match will be used mainly to give the kids a run-out, right? Not much point sending unwanted players unless they're just making up numbers?
That was me asking about "The Bomb Squad".
Is anyone else going, or is it just me ?
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I think Newport are going to be disappointed
Newport County fans will be hoping to get a glimpse of Belgian star Christian Benteke tomorrow.
So keen were County to silence whispers that Aston Villa would be sending a 'kids' side' to Rodney Parade (3pm) they took the unusual step of posting a statement on the club's official website on Monday.
The statement read: "Further to concerns raised by Exiles fans directly to the Club about the kind of side that Aston Villa would be fielding in the friendly at Rodney Parade on Sunday, we have contacted Villa for clarification.
"Whilst you can never be certain in Pre-season due to changes of plans, schedules, fitness and the progress of players, what sort of side any team will field, Villa have confirmed that the squad they bring will contain a presence of Premiership experience."
And Exiles fans might be rewarded with an appearance from the biggest fish in the Villa pool, centre-forward Benteke who scored 19 goals in 34 appearances last season after his £7m move from Belgian club Genk.
Benteke's goals kept Villa in the Premier League and made him a wanted man this summer with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly ready to spend over £20m on his signature.
That speculation led to the 22-year-old handing in a transfer request, but that was withdrawn after talks with manager Paul Lambert and the Belgian eventually signed a new four-year Villa contract.
Benteke made his first appearance of the summer in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at Conference club Luton, but County's unbeaten pre-season record could come under threat if Villa send a strong side to Rodney Parade,
But defender Byron Anthony said: "This group works incredibly hard, we’ve had some good pre-season friendlies and we’ve all come back with a buzz after the amazing season we had.
"It makes us look forward to things that much more."
County are now just a week away from making their Football League return after a 25-year absence, with Accrington Stanley the visitors to Rodney Parade next Saturday.
"There is such a buzz around the place and we just can't wait to get started," added Anthony.
"We're all just desperate for August 3 to come around now, we are ready to get going again and are relishing the challenge.”
On-going work on the Hazell Terrace means it will be closed for Villa's visit and fans who have bought tickets in that area for the game can use either the North Terrace or upgrade to the Hazell seats.
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I think Newport are going to be disappointed
Newport fans will get a glimpse of me. That should make up for the lack of Benteke. :D
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"Whilst you can never be certain in Pre-season due to changes of plans, schedules, fitness and the progress of players, what sort of side any team will field, Villa have confirmed that the squad they bring will contain a presence of Premiership experience."
So the Bomb Squad will definitely be playing.
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If anyone else is going
Parking is £1 on Sundays at the Kingsway Centre
http://www.kingswaycentre.com/parking-at-kingsway
The ground is a short walk over the river via the new footbridge
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Aren't Newport charging about £15 quid to see what is going to be our reserve side?
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Aren't Newport charging about £15 quid to see what is going to be our reserve side?
The problem is that when this game was announced there was no indication that it would be the scrubs playing.
The ticket page on Pravda still doesn't mention this. Is it in writing somewhere or is everyone just assuming ?
Maybe those players that played the last 30 mins at Crewe will start tomorrow and then Tekkers et al will come on after an hour.
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The problem is that when this game was announced there was no indication that it would be the scrubs playing.
This was on our official site July 3rd and I reckon Newport knew all along.
Busy pre-season schedule for Villa development squad
Young guns to play five friendlies, including trips to Newport and Tamworth.
No fault on our part but I think Newport have been underhand with their own fans.
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3227106,00.html
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The game will be a shop window for the bomb squad. Plenty of PL experience and baggage amongst that lot. I'd be stunned if Benteke is in the country let alone stadium.
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No fault on our part but I think Newport have been underhand with their own fans.
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3227106,00.html
There is fault on Villa's part. It should be made clear on the Pravda ticket pages that this is a scrubs game.
From the latest Pravda ticket page. No indication that its a "Development" game.
Newport County v Villa
Pre-season friendly
Sunday July 28 - 3pm
Rodney Parade
Ticket Allocation: 500 [Bisley Stand]
Prices: £15-17 [adults], £11-13 [students and O65s], £5-8 [U16s], £5 [U12s], FREE [U6s]
CURRENTLY: On sale to supporters who attended at least one Villa game in the 2012-13 season*
*One ticket per client reference. Remember to supply one client reference per seat to build up booking history
Buy info: hotline 0800 612 0970, in person at Villa Village or New Street or from online box office.
Tickets will be available to buy at the ground on the day.
I'd have gone anyway, seeing as its only a 30 minute drive
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I doubt we will play anyone we are looking to shift. Why risk an injury?
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I doubt we will play anyone we are looking to shift. Why risk an injury?
In that case we shouldn't play any friendlies at all. Why risk injuring the first team?
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I doubt we will play anyone we are looking to shift. Why risk an injury?
In that case we shouldn't play any friendlies at all. Why risk injuring the first team?
I can see his logic. We have to get the first-team match fit, whereas players who's sale is impending are often pulled from games.
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I doubt we will play anyone we are looking to shift. Why risk an injury?
In that case we shouldn't play any friendlies at all. Why risk injuring the first team?
I can see his logic. We have to get the first-team match fit, whereas players who's sale is impending are often pulled from games.
Exactly.
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2-0 to the Villa
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I doubt we will play anyone we are looking to shift. Why risk an injury?
In that case we shouldn't play any friendlies at all. Why risk injuring the first team?
I can see his logic. We have to get the first-team match fit, whereas players who's sale is impending are often pulled from games.
Exactly.
They have to be seen playing.
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Can't see Benteke playing in this at all when he's just played twice in 3 days and will probably play in the Walsall game aswell.
Someone I've forgotten about but Enda Stevens hasn't figured in pre season yet has he? Injured or bombed? You'll probably see him tomorrow.
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http://www.the-exiles.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30824&start=15
Apparently our team is 'rank' with 'no stars'.
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This was never going to be a first team squad fixture. It isn't even part of the 'all 6 pre-season games live on AVTV' list either. No doubt Jack will be there all the same, we can't have supporters feeling totally short changed.
If there is some kind of misunderstanding with Newport, there is sense in putting out the exiles. If that is the case I wouldn't have minded seeing the game.
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This was never going to be a first team squad fixture. It isn't even part of the 'all 6 pre-season games live on AVTV' list either. No doubt Jack will be there all the same, we can't have supporters feeling totally short changed.
If there is some kind of misunderstanding with Newport, there is sense in putting out the exiles. If that is the case I wouldn't have minded seeing the game.
There didn't even need to be an announcement - we said from the start it was part of the reserves fixtures. In any case we've a game on Friday as part of a transfer deal, we've a game on Sunday and then one on Wednesday at a local club where we have strong links. Given that we weren't going to play three full-strength teams in six days, which is the most likely to have a weakened team?
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Newport...isn't that where life becomes a landslide?
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The match is shown under the U-21 fixtures. That gives a clue as to who will be playing.
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I really hope the kids batter them. I fucking hate Newport, well I hate the old Newport but this lot can face my continued wrath. Bastards.
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I doubt we will play anyone we are looking to shift. Why risk an injury?
In that case we shouldn't play any friendlies at all. Why risk injuring the first team?
I can see his logic. We have to get the first-team match fit, whereas players who's sale is impending are often pulled from games.
Exactly.
They have to be seen playing.
My assumption is that all our current players we are looking to offload are known quantities for any club out there.
But I guess we will find out tomorrow.
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I really hope the kids batter them. I fucking hate Newport, well I hate the old Newport but this lot can face my continued wrath. Bastards.
Don't worry about this Newport being a new club, they are just as loathsome as the old lot.
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I think that this afternoon will be the first time since I was a kid that I've been in Newport a) during the day and b) sober.
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There didn't even need to be an announcement - we said from the start it was part of the reserves fixtures. In any case we've a game on Friday as part of a transfer deal, we've a game on Sunday and then one on Wednesday at a local club where we have strong links. Given that we weren't going to play three full-strength teams in six days, which is the most likely to have a weakened team?
Dave, it doesn't say that on the ticket information page. The Newport match is listed no differently to Crewe, Walsall and the rest of the other pre-season games.
I'm actually looking forward to seeing the kids playing. I'll see enough of the first team squad during the season.
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Yep, in the dark and pissed is definitely the way to visit Newport.
I wandered round to check out some of my old haunts and most are boarded up. Loads of closed down shops as well.
There's a few other Villa walking the mean streets or sitting in Spoons or Costa.
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There didn't even need to be an announcement - we said from the start it was part of the reserves fixtures. In any case we've a game on Friday as part of a transfer deal, we've a game on Sunday and then one on Wednesday at a local club where we have strong links. Given that we weren't going to play three full-strength teams in six days, which is the most likely to have a weakened team?
Dave, it doesn't say that on the ticket information page. The Newport match is listed no differently to Crewe, Walsall and the rest of the other pre-season games.
I'm actually looking forward to seeing the kids playing. I'll see enough of the first team squad during the season.
It doesn't need to say it on the ticket information page. It was announced as part of the reserves fixtures.
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The only part of the OS that I look at is the tickets info. For everything else there's H&V.
Wow, its stopped raining and the sun has come out.
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Wow, its stopped raining and the sun has come out.
It better stay that way, I'm on my way and had the bright idea of coming without a jacket.
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The only part of the OS that I look at is the tickets info. For everything else there's H&V.
Wow, its stopped raining and the sun has come out.
On the bright side Mr Sox, at least you can follow the signposts for Wales this time! ;D
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Could this thread not be called Newport vs AV XI (inc Bomb squad) to help clarify to any dippy Newport fan who can decide whether or not to go put and support their team?
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If anyone else is going
Parking is £1 on Sundays at the Kingsway Centre
http://www.kingswaycentre.com/parking-at-kingsway
The ground is a short walk over the river via the new footbridge
You're from Newport aren't you?
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Christ some of you Brummie's are right miserable buggas! :)
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My live feed has just reported that the team news is Daniel Johnson, and some other blokes. Thank you Mr Sox.
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Sox Sports News:
Villa: Watkins, Lydon (I bet he's Rotten), Bateman, Webb, Kinsella, Cowans, Calder, O'Brien, Sellers, Johnson, Grealish
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Subs: Wildin, Bannister, Strain.
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Well sid's playing so they should be happy. Mark Kinsella and Neil Webb too.
Actually this reminds me of the Porridge film when the entertainment XI were full of local weathermen and the like.
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Sox Sports News: Looks like our section is going to be full
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Newport shot clips the crossbar.
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL
Grealish
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0-1 Grealish
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0-1 Villa Grealish
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"Great dribble and low shot into the bottom corner from just inside the box. Johnson and Grealish running the show."
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19th minute applauded.
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Where are you guys following this?
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Where are you guys following this?
I'm following Sox Sports News.
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AKA Mr RedSox is sending me text updates.
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Aha!
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1-1
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Goalmouth scramble.
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Aha!
Has someome called Partridge scored?
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O'Brien scores to make it 2-1.
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Aha!
Has someome called Partridge scored?
Back of the net!
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Aha!
Has someome called Partridge scored?
Back of the net!
Eat my goal!
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This ref's a comedian.
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Twat! (a la Partridge)
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"Grealish running rings round them, but Newport staying in game by being bigger and stronger. Difficult to see what Newport are getting out of this. No teams in League 2 will play like Villa U21s"
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Apparently its being covered on Sky Sports News.
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2-2
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2-3, howler from the keeper.
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Nearly 4-2
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Great save from the keeper after a Newport screamer.
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It is 4-2 now
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From a corner, shock horror.
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At least we're consistent.
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Stop me if you've heard this one before... "inswinging corner caused chaos in the Villa box "
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5-2
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It's Armageddon. Get Redsox back to his Executive Limousine Outside Broadcast Unit.
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We're gonna win 6-5 etc etc
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It's Armageddon. Get Redsox back to his Executive Limousine Outside Broadcast Unit.
Only other time I had to rely on Sox Sports news was Norwich away last season. I was on the bus when Sox text to say Gabby had scored the winner, I became the nutter on the bus when I jumped shouting "yes, fucking get in!"
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We need to get a special corner team sparring squad.
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FT Newport 5 - 2 Villa
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"Grealish running rings round them, but Newport staying in game by being bigger and stronger. Difficult to see what Newport are getting out of this. No teams in League 2 will play like Villa U21s"
Shooting practise.
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Must admit cannot see what either team really gained from this, except a 90 minute run out. Surely a League Team playing the week before their season starts should be too strong, too physical and have too much nous for an Under 21 team. It would have made more sense to have put 3 or 4 "over age" players out each half to supplement the kids and help balance things up.
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@JackGrealish1: Not a good result! Just pick ourselves up n go again! Support was unreal from the villa fans once again! Broke my nose aswel, not happy lol!
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Combining Lambert's catch-phrases with Cowans' dodgy nose. Somebody's trying to ingratiate themselves to the coaching staff!
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Grealish took a kicking all game long. The incident where he broke his nose was a blatant body check. Ref could have booked Newport out of the game but didn't card anyone until the last couple of minutes.
Watching Newport took me back to my days following Bristol Rovers, David Pipe, Byron Anthony and Chris Zebroski are all now playing for County.
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Must admit cannot see what either team really gained from this, except a 90 minute run out. Surely a League Team playing the week before their season starts should be too strong, too physical and have too much nous for an Under 21 team. It would have made more sense to have put 3 or 4 "over age" players out each half to supplement the kids and help balance things up.
yeah it seems very odd.
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The Daily Mail are lying shit-stirrers. Don't tell everyone though. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2380414/Aston-Villa-reserve-lost-5-2-Newport-County-despite-promising-Premier-League-stars.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
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Why let the truth get in the way of a story ;D
Why did Newport charge so much for tickets? Surely it was their decision to charge that much, no-one else's.
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Why let the truth get in the way of a story ;D
Why did Newport charge so much for tickets? Surely it was their decision to charge that much, no-one else's.
'Did not have the clash in fixtures and results list'.
Try looking at the u21 tab.