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Title: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on January 11, 2016, 07:01:03 PM
Assuming we can beat Wycombe Wanderers in the replay next week (stop sniggering at the back!), who would you like to meet and where in the next round?

Walsall at VP for me.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Richard on January 11, 2016, 07:03:41 PM
Yeah Walsall would be good practice for next season
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: LukeJames on January 11, 2016, 07:03:46 PM
The shittest team possible so we can get some sort of a win, i'd like to draw Aston Villa.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2016, 07:09:29 PM
Eastleigh or Exeter at home.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 11, 2016, 07:12:02 PM
Leeds United away.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Nii Lamptey on January 11, 2016, 07:13:53 PM
Let's get it over with - Man Utd at VP.
That should instantly quash any glimmer of hope of progression and avoid any further pain and suffering inflicted on the fans.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 11, 2016, 07:14:28 PM
A Premier League team so it's less embarrassing when we lose.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 11, 2016, 07:17:09 PM
Oxford away would be nice.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: ColinMac on January 11, 2016, 07:19:23 PM
Eastleigh away please
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 11, 2016, 07:22:43 PM
Wycombe vs Manchester City
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: manic-road on January 11, 2016, 07:22:44 PM
Man City
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: johnny from donny on January 11, 2016, 07:23:02 PM
Man City
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Risso on January 11, 2016, 07:23:25 PM
Oh well, may as well let Wycombe have a nice pay day at home to City.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: CT on January 11, 2016, 07:23:37 PM
FFS.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Legion on January 11, 2016, 07:24:06 PM
Good luck, Wycombe Wanderers.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on January 11, 2016, 07:24:06 PM
Well that's that then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 11, 2016, 07:24:13 PM
Oh dear.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: Louzie0 on January 11, 2016, 07:24:23 PM
So Man City are out next round.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: MarkM on January 11, 2016, 07:24:35 PM
Another year goes by
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Legion on January 11, 2016, 07:26:00 PM
It's our... oh, bugger.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: auntiesledd on January 11, 2016, 07:27:13 PM

D'oh!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2016, 07:27:19 PM
That's us in the 5th round then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Tuscans on January 11, 2016, 07:27:47 PM
It's rrrrrrrrrrrrrr fukcin yeeeeeeeer
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: CT on January 11, 2016, 07:27:57 PM
You never know, assuming we actually beat Wycombe, maybe Man City might field their U17's.

Without shin pads and in trainers.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Legion on January 11, 2016, 07:28:39 PM
You never know, assuming we actually beat Wycombe, maybe a man City might field their U17's.

Without shin pads and in trainers.

Blindfolded and with their legs tied together aswell.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Desontheholte on January 11, 2016, 07:29:56 PM
Oh well at least we can concentrate on the.....  oh fuck it!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on January 11, 2016, 07:31:06 PM
When you think thing's can't get any worse...
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 11, 2016, 07:33:00 PM
We may aswell go out next week, save ourselves an extra game which we'll lose anyway.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: tomd2103 on January 11, 2016, 07:33:16 PM
When you think thing's can't get any worse...

The look on the Villa fan's face in the BBC car park summed it up. 
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2016, 07:35:14 PM
We may aswell go out next week, save ourselves an extra game which we'll lose anyway.

That's the spirit!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: West Derby Villan on January 11, 2016, 07:36:08 PM
Dum didum
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: eamonn on January 11, 2016, 07:38:20 PM
We'll play shite, look to spawn a jammy 1-0 win when Michah Richards bulldozes forward for them at a last-gasp corner and scores a header, effs and jeffs to BBC after the game and we get pwn'd in the replay at Wastelands.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: UK Redsox on January 11, 2016, 07:39:15 PM
Please make this the Friday night game, that's the only KO I can make that weekend


EDIT - I appear to have made one big assumption in the above
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: john e on January 11, 2016, 07:40:10 PM
A Premier League team so it's less embarrassing when we lose.

Got your wish
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 11, 2016, 07:42:42 PM
A Premier League team so it's less embarrassing when we lose.

Got your wish

Not if it's a 0-4 or 0-5 hammering.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Morleys left boot on January 11, 2016, 07:44:20 PM
We have to remember we might not be playing em yet
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 11, 2016, 07:44:51 PM
As the current encumbent of "reigning FA Emirates Cup runners-up" I trust we won't give up this accolade without a gritty fight
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round draw
Post by: The Edge on January 11, 2016, 07:45:46 PM
Eastleigh or Exeter at home.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: AVFC Tom on January 11, 2016, 07:50:09 PM
As the current encumbent of "reigning FA Emirates Cup runners-up" I trust we won't give up this accolade without a gritty fight
That's the spirit  :D
The ****** that is Fabian Delph returns to VP again.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: ACVilla on January 11, 2016, 07:52:27 PM
When you think thing's can't get any worse...

The look on the Villa fan's face in the BBC car park summed it up.

Yep, the only fan during the whole draw who looked genuinely unhappy about his teams draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: supertom on January 11, 2016, 08:06:24 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Legion on January 11, 2016, 08:06:54 PM
I don't.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: AVFC Tom on January 11, 2016, 08:10:54 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.
No Way! We can beat anyone at VP. FA cup games are the only matches that I've had a real interest in over the past 5 years.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: MoetVillan on January 11, 2016, 08:14:22 PM
im starting to think I have really upset someone in a former life
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: supertom on January 11, 2016, 08:16:28 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.
No Way! We can beat anyone at VP  ::)
The sad part is that we'll probably find it tougher playing Wycombe at VP than we did at Adams.

The cash they'd get from the replay and a tie against City will go a long way toward wiping out their debts.

Plus my guts keep telling me if we face City that we'll get knocked out courtesy of that reptilian shit in midfield that they signed in the summer.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 11, 2016, 08:17:32 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.
We can't beat anyone at VP.
Fixed for you.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: The Edge on January 11, 2016, 08:19:03 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.
No Way! We can beat anyone at VP. FA cup games are the only matches that I've had a real interest in over the past 5 years.
Good point well made.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: AVFC Tom on January 11, 2016, 08:19:50 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.
We can't beat anyone at VP.
Fixed for you.
It's the FA Cup.... Anything can happen  ;)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2016, 08:20:19 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.

Surely with that kind of attitude from fans we can hardly complain about the players not giving a fuck? I want us to smash Wycombe out of sight and then see what happens in the next round.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: dave shelley on January 11, 2016, 08:23:56 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.

Surely with that kind of attitude from fans we can hardly complain about the players not giving a fuck? I want us to smash Wycombe out of sight and then see what happens in the next round.

Couldn't agree more.  WTF is happening to us when we want to see our team beaten even if we are shit?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Ian. on January 11, 2016, 08:27:55 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.

Surely with that kind of attitude from fans we can hardly complain about the players not giving a fuck? I want us to smash Wycombe out of sight and then see what happens in the next round.

Couldn't agree more.  WTF is happening to us when we want to see our team beaten even if we are shit?
Bloody right! We need to go out fighting. If we're sure as hell goingdown lets at least play our strongest team and wipe Wycombe out before tearing a hole in Man City.

Well at least try and do that anyway.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Morleys left boot on January 11, 2016, 08:28:41 PM
We can do this  they may have better players ,they may have more money ,they may have a better game plan
They may have better strikers but ....it's only Wycombe  fight like marines villa we can worry about city after
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: ez on January 11, 2016, 08:29:52 PM
Oh well, at least we can concentrate on.... Oh
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: supertom on January 11, 2016, 08:29:53 PM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.

Surely with that kind of attitude from fans we can hardly complain about the players not giving a fuck? I want us to smash Wycombe out of sight and then see what happens in the next round.

Couldn't agree more.  WTF is happening to us when we want to see our team beaten even if we are shit?
I'd quite like us to have an 8 month pre-season. Close for refurb. Re-open in August. Although that's because I need a break.

I don't want us to get beaten all the time, but this season has been horrific. If we could press a button and end it tomorrow I would.

The most likely scenario is that we'll probably scrape through against Wycombe and then give Man City the easiest game they'll have all season, particularly as we've used up our quota of luck against them for this season in the 0-0.

And yes I'm quite aware I'm being a miserable git.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: brian green on January 11, 2016, 08:31:08 PM
I hate this defeatism.  We will beat Wycombe and Man City is a perfect draw for us. No shame if we lose, massive boost if we snatch something.  The very last thing we need is another banana skin after the two Wycombe banana skins. Bring it on. Hart, the Holte has unfinished business with you, Baldylocks.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Des Little on January 11, 2016, 08:31:10 PM
That's that then. At least we won't embarrass ourselves at Wembley this year.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2016, 08:32:58 PM
There's a difference between being fed up with this season, we all are, and hoping we lose at home to a fucking 4th division side.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Bully2345 on January 11, 2016, 08:38:10 PM
I'm not a fan of the defeatist attitude here.

The romantic in me would love it if we packed Villa Park and threw ourselves behind the team in these games coming up. It would send quite a statement that the fans aren't giving up on the whole thing and maybe galvanise the players into a bit more effort when they look up and see the Holte bouncing.

More chance of me dating Mila Kunis though
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: supertom on January 11, 2016, 08:39:36 PM
If we win the next two, ask me again.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: brian green on January 11, 2016, 08:44:53 PM
Who is Mila Kunis?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: class-of-82 on January 11, 2016, 08:45:04 PM
Let's wallop Wycombe and hope it's a 5-30 kick off under the lights with villa park rocking.
I ain't giving up on us in the cup or league till its mathematically possible
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: dave shelley on January 11, 2016, 08:48:07 PM
C'mon Brian.  Even I know who Mila Kunis is.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 11, 2016, 08:50:17 PM
C'mon Brian.  Even I know who Mila Kunis is.

I didn't until just... blimey
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 11, 2016, 08:55:03 PM
I'm not a fan of the defeatist attitude here.

The romantic in me would love it if we packed Villa Park and threw ourselves behind the team in these games coming up. It would send quite a statement that the fans aren't giving up on the whole thing and maybe galvanise the players into a bit more effort when they look up and see the Holte bouncing.

More chance of me dating Mila Kunis though

(http://brobible.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/23lcz.gif)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: brian green on January 11, 2016, 08:55:29 PM
No I don't. I don't know any of these modern sex goddesses, Clara Bow, Jean Harlow just to name two from Essex, Mae West just girls inflaming men who should be putting up some shelves or wrapping their dahlia tubers in newspaper.

Mind you, I once actually met Zsa Zsa Gabor.  My friend Eric was her 8th husband.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: The Edge on January 11, 2016, 08:58:56 PM
C'mon Brian.  Even I know who Mila Kunis is.

I didn't until just... blimey
I'd give up a no holes barred dirty weekend with Mila Kunis to see us survive in the premier, new mega rich owners to waltz in & champions league football in 4 years.
I can dream.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Matt C on January 11, 2016, 09:05:14 PM
Nice easy fourth round tie.

For Wycombe.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: olaftab on January 11, 2016, 09:16:13 PM
Good luck, Wycombe Wanderers.
Just stop it. It will be Aston Villa v Man City on Sunday 31 January.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Des Little on January 11, 2016, 09:16:32 PM
I thought Mila Kunis played for Man City
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: The Edge on January 11, 2016, 09:28:35 PM
I thought Mila Kunis played for Man City
That's Ima Kuntis. He used to be our captain.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: clash city rocker on January 11, 2016, 09:43:09 PM
Look on the bright side. ..man City are one of the few teams who couldn't beat us at home this season...where there's life there's hope !@!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Mouse Potato on January 11, 2016, 09:52:15 PM
* Like *

Edit... Meant for The Edges post above
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 11, 2016, 10:26:21 PM
Look on the bright side. ..man City are one of the few teams who couldn't beat us at home this season...where there's life there's hope !@!
On another day though it could and should have been 0-3 or 0-4. That day will be the cup game if we get through, we'll get bummed.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 11, 2016, 10:28:11 PM
Look on the bright side. ..man City are one of the few teams who couldn't beat us at home this season...where there's life there's hope !@!
On another day though it could and should have been 0-3 or 0-4. That day will be the cup game if we get through, we'll get bummed.

Are you 14?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 11, 2016, 10:36:30 PM
Look on the bright side. ..man City are one of the few teams who couldn't beat us at home this season...where there's life there's hope !@!
On another day though it could and should have been 0-3 or 0-4. That day will be the cup game if we get through, we'll get bummed.

Are you 14?
Mental age yes. Real age, times that by two 👍
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: garyfouroaks on January 11, 2016, 10:53:29 PM
We will dispatch Wycombe, then bring on City. If you are going to win the cup you have to play the big teams at some stage.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 11, 2016, 11:10:36 PM
Fabian Delph was asked what he thinks of the draw if Villa get through. He replied "It will be a piece of pissssssssssssssssssssss".

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Des Little on January 11, 2016, 11:22:28 PM
Let's be honest, if Aston Villa were the only name left in the hat for the FA Cup, 'made in Taiwan' would win.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 11, 2016, 11:23:54 PM
Let's be honest, if Aston Villa were the only name left in the hat for the FA Cup, 'made in Taiwan' would win.

I'm DEFINITELY stealing that.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Des Little on January 11, 2016, 11:26:08 PM
Glad to be of assistance Dave!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: tomd2103 on January 11, 2016, 11:29:18 PM
Good luck, Wycombe Wanderers.
Just stop it. It will be Aston Villa v Man City on Sunday 31 January.

Hope it's not the graveyard shift on a Sunday night like the time we played them before and Richards equalised for them right at the end.  The 5.30pm kick off in Saturday would be my choice.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Pete3206 on January 12, 2016, 12:43:41 AM
Massive incentive for Wycombe. Beat us and get Man City at home. Right now, I'd have them slight favourites.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: tomd2103 on January 12, 2016, 01:22:37 AM
Massive incentive for Wycombe. Beat us and get Man City at home. Right now, I'd have them slight favourites.

I wouldn't.  It was their big chance on Saturday and apart from set pieces, they looked very limited.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: brian green on January 12, 2016, 07:08:50 AM
Nor would I. Remi Garde looks and sounds like a man who will put a bullet in the head of any player who plays or behaves like he did at Wycombe.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Holte L2 on January 12, 2016, 07:18:47 AM
Good luck, Wycombe Wanderers.
Just stop it. It will be Aston Villa v Man City on Sunday 31 January.

Hope it's not the graveyard shift on a Sunday night like the time we played them before and Richards equalised for them right at the end.  The 5.30pm kick off in Saturday would be my choice.

I hope it's the Monday night game. I'm in Dortmund that weekend, going to watch Borussia Dortmund v Ingolstadt. Christmas present from the Mrs.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 12, 2016, 07:50:39 AM
C'mon Brian.  Even I know who Mila Kunis is.

I didn't until just... blimey
I'd give up a no holes barred dirty weekend with Mila Kunis to see us survive in the premier, new mega rich owners to waltz in & champions league football in 4 years.
I can dream.
I started off thinking that that was a typo as the phrase is usually no holds bared.

Then I realised it probably wasn't :o
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 12, 2016, 07:51:27 AM
Nor would I. Remi Garde looks and sounds like a man who will put a bullet in the head of any player who plays or behaves like he did at Wycombe.

Now that would have the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 12, 2016, 07:52:05 AM
Good luck, Wycombe Wanderers.
Just stop it. It will be Aston Villa v Man City on Sunday 31 January.

Hope it's not the graveyard shift on a Sunday night like the time we played them before and Richards equalised for them right at the end.  The 5.30pm kick off in Saturday would be my choice.

I hope it's the Monday night game. I'm in Dortmund that weekend, going to watch Borussia Dortmund v Ingolstadt. Christmas present from the Mrs.

Finally a football match to look forward to.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 12, 2016, 10:46:47 AM
I hope Wycombe go through. They deserve the pay day. We could do without another tortuous game to sit through.

Surely with that kind of attitude from fans we can hardly complain about the players not giving a fuck? I want us to smash Wycombe out of sight and then see what happens in the next round.

This
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 12, 2016, 10:48:29 AM
Massive incentive for Wycombe. Beat us and get Man City at home. Right now, I'd have them slight favourites.

I wouldn't.  It was their big chance on Saturday and apart from set pieces, they looked very limited.

And this
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 12, 2016, 10:52:21 AM
Anyone know how many televised games there will be ?

Friday night
Saturday - early
Saturday - evening
Sunday - lunch
Sunday - late afternoon
& Monday night ?

As previously mentioned I really wouldn't want Sunday at 7.00pm or something like that.

Oh and by the way - I'm very confident we'll finish Wycombe off at home - their big chance was on Saturday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2016, 10:54:04 AM
I'd rather we weren't on TV to be honest.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 12, 2016, 12:15:12 PM
At least that would mean us playing on the Saturday at 3pm - but I'll be surprised if we're not picked for one of the tv games.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: The Edge on January 12, 2016, 01:23:20 PM
C'mon Brian.  Even I know who Mila Kunis is.

I didn't until just... blimey
I'd give up a no holes barred dirty weekend with Mila Kunis to see us survive in the premier, new mega rich owners to waltz in & champions league football in 4 years.
I can dream.
I started off thinking that that was a typo as the phrase is usually no holds bared.

Then I realised it probably wasn't :o
It wasn't a typo  ;)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: darren woolley on January 12, 2016, 02:51:41 PM
Looks like we are going out then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2016, 03:27:25 PM
Bought my Wycombe ticket earlier. I must be mad!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Chris Smith on January 12, 2016, 03:39:26 PM
Bought my Wycombe ticket earlier. I must be mad!

I am waiting to see how I feel after tonight but at the moment and given the weather 3 evening games in a week is not really doing it for me.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2016, 03:41:55 PM
Must admit as I was stood in the queue in the shop in town I did think to myself "what are you doing you plum!"
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Dr Butler on January 12, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
At least that would mean us playing on the Saturday at 3pm - but I'll be surprised if we're not picked for one of the tv games.

looking at the rest of the draw I think we will be on TV(if we get through) as the rest of it isn't very aspiring really...

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: UK Redsox on January 20, 2016, 08:56:42 AM
C'mon TV people..... Friday night for this one please
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Chris Smith on January 20, 2016, 08:59:00 AM
I am pretty sure I heard on the radio yesterday that the TV games had already been decided and ours is not amongst them.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 20, 2016, 09:00:29 AM
Will be Saturday 3pm - Derby v Man Utd is the live Friday game.

Other live games Colchester v Spurs, Exeter/Liv v West Ham on the Saturday. Carlisle v Everton and MK Dons v Chelsea on Sunday
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: UK Redsox on January 20, 2016, 09:05:19 AM
Oh well, the march to Wemberleee will have to carry on without me then
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: spangley1812 on January 20, 2016, 09:07:05 AM
Oh well, the march to Wemberleee will have to carry on without me then

Make sure you buy a cheap ticket to build up your booking history Mr Sox............
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: UK Redsox on January 20, 2016, 09:11:56 AM
Tickets are already on sale online
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: spangley1812 on January 20, 2016, 09:17:40 AM
Villa v Man City
Emirates FA Cup fourth round
Villa Park
Saturday January 30
Kick-off: 3pm
Prices: Trinity Road & Doug Ellis - £20 [adults], £10 [U18s], Holte End - £15 [adults], £10 [U18s], Family Area - £10 [adults], £5 [U18s]
Wheelchair tickets: Available by calling the Consumer Sales Department on 0333 323 1874
Wednesday January 20: On sale to 2015/16 season ticket holders and Villa Cash members*
Friday January 22: On sale to supporters who attended the Emirates FA Cup third round match against Wycombe Wanderers (home or away)
Sunday January 24 (online only): On sale to supporters with an Aston Villa booking history
Monday January 25: On sale to supporters with an Aston Villa booking history
Season ticket holders have until 6pm on Thursday January 21 to claim their own seat
*Tickets for this match are sold strictly on a one ticket per client reference number basis subject to the above sales criteria. A maximum of six tickets can be purchased per transaction.
To buy tickets, contact 0333 323 1874, visit the Ticket Offices at Villa Park and New Street or BUY ONLINE.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 20, 2016, 09:18:48 AM
No lower North Stand? Surely we haven't given it to Man City?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 20, 2016, 09:19:59 AM
£15-£20 seems pretty reasonable. I doubt a Man City game away will have had such low prices all season.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: Chipsticks on January 20, 2016, 09:26:04 AM
No lower North Stand? Surely we haven't given it to Man City?

If we have, I'd guess it's a response to Albion throwing chairs down there from the Upper North last season.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: spangley1812 on January 20, 2016, 09:28:03 AM
No lower North Stand? Surely we haven't given it to Man City?

We "may" have given them all of the Noorf stand rather than the upper Noorf and corner of the Witton Lane stand
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 20, 2016, 09:29:28 AM
That will kill the atmosphere down that end from us big time if they've got 7000 behind the goal.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: AVH87 on January 20, 2016, 10:24:02 AM
On the ticketing page the Trinity Upper, North Stand Upper and Lower, and usual away section in the Witton Upper and Lower are all showing as red and unavailable.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 20, 2016, 10:35:30 AM
Maybe they haven't decided yet then: tickets don't seem be on sale on Man City's website.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 20, 2016, 10:37:46 AM
No lower North Stand? Surely we haven't given it to Man City?

We have

I had an email saying I couldn't have my ST seat for the game
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 20, 2016, 10:39:23 AM
No lower North Stand? Surely we haven't given it to Man City?

We have

I had an email saying I couldn't have my ST seat for the game
The normal away end is red on the seat plan aswell, we can't have given them 9-10k surely? Embarrassing if so.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H) POTENTIALLY
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 20, 2016, 10:47:24 AM
Up to 15% so around 6500 which I think will be all of the North stand
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: DeKuip on January 20, 2016, 11:43:00 AM
I expect City will have the usual away section and Upper Witton End as is always the case in the cup, and the Witton End lower will be kept empty as part of the punishment for the Albion game last season.

You know, the game where everything that happened was Villa's fault and our spineless club officials were in rush to plead guilty to, apologise for and happy to accept far more punishment than was deserved or would have been given to any club with the balls to stand up for itself.
The reaction of the people who run our our club and who are supposed to act in the interest of Villa fans above anything else, was more of an embarrassment that day than all the rubbish the media came out with.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: luke95 on January 20, 2016, 11:46:33 AM
No lower North Stand? Surely we haven't given it to Man City?

We have

I had an email saying I couldn't have my ST seat for the game
The normal away end is red on the seat plan aswell, we can't have given them 9-10k surely? Embarrassing if so.

If we have then that's purely a financial decision & to sell out the game .
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 20, 2016, 12:06:49 PM
I expect City will have the usual away section and Upper Witton End as is always the case in the cup, and the Witton End lower will be kept empty as part of the punishment for the Albion game last season.

You know, the game where everything that happened was Villa's fault and our spineless club officials were in rush to plead guilty to, apologise for and happy to accept far more punishment than was deserved or would have been given to any club with the balls to stand up for itself.
The reaction of the people who run our our club and who are supposed to act in the interest of Villa fans above anything else, was more of an embarrassment that day than all the rubbish the media came out with.

It wasn't a matter of being spineless, or embarrassing, or any other How Low Have We Sunk cliche. FA rules had clearly been broken and you can't get beyond that. Villa were guilty, they knew they were going to get punished and in the additional circumstances of media frenzy and hypocrisy trying to shift the blame would, if anything, have made the situation and potential punishment a lot worse.     
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 20, 2016, 12:09:04 PM
They've got all of the North Stand apparantly, 5900.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 21, 2016, 03:05:56 PM
Surely at £20 - this is going to be pushing 40,000 ?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 21, 2016, 06:28:33 PM
Surely at £20 - this is going to be pushing 40,000 ?

wouldnt have thought so as the upper trinity is shut
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Clampy on January 21, 2016, 06:33:05 PM
Those are very decent prices. Well done the club.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 21, 2016, 06:36:35 PM
The Upper Trinity will be opened if the demand is there. I think it will be about 35-36k including the 6000 Man City fans. A win on Saturday could add a few on the gate though.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: olaftab on January 21, 2016, 09:43:58 PM
The normal away end is red on the seat plan aswell, we can't have given them 9-10k surely? Embarrassing if so.
Why embarrassing? Full ground is better than half empty. We have had more than 9000 away fans at VP in the past and they have been great occasions.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Kingthing on January 21, 2016, 10:16:40 PM

According to the Blue Moon website they have 5,900
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 23, 2016, 12:00:25 PM
They've already sold out the upper North, and most of the lower. Impressive. Think they'll definitely request more tickets in the Witton.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: adrenachrome on January 23, 2016, 12:05:37 PM
They've already sold out the upper North, and most of the lower. Impressive. Think they'll definitely request more tickets in the Witton.

What's impressive about it?

I hope you are impressed when the Mancs take the piss for three hours.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 23, 2016, 12:10:57 PM
They've already sold out the upper North, and most of the lower. Impressive. Think they'll definitely request more tickets in the Witton.

What's impressive about it?

I hope you are impressed when the Mancs take the piss for three hours.
It's impressive from them, would we even take 5900 up there even with cheaper tickets? I said earlier in this thread it will be embarrassing and piss taking if they have 8-9000 but it looks like it could happen.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: aj2k77 on January 23, 2016, 12:19:35 PM
They've already sold out the upper North, and most of the lower. Impressive. Think they'll definitely request more tickets in the Witton.

What's impressive about it?

I hope you are impressed when the Mancs take the piss for three hours.
It's impressive from them, would we even take 5900 up there even with cheaper tickets? I said earlier in this thread it will be embarrassing and piss taking if they have 8-9000 but it looks like it could happen.

We lose most of our games and play rubbish football. They win most of their games and play fantastic football with some true stars of the game. Of course we wouldn't take 5900 to see another routine defeat.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: nodge on January 23, 2016, 12:20:44 PM
Man City have always taken thousands everywhere, even when they were shit. Just hope they don't turn into the red lot up the road from them when they were here for "that"  night time FA Cup game when they had about 9k tickets.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Des Little on January 23, 2016, 12:21:00 PM
They've already sold out the upper North, and most of the lower. Impressive. Think they'll definitely request more tickets in the Witton.

What's impressive about it?

I hope you are impressed when the Mancs take the piss for three hours.
It's impressive from them, would we even take 5900 up there even with cheaper tickets? I said earlier in this thread it will be embarrassing and piss taking if they have 8-9000 but it looks like it could happen.

I think we'd take 5k everywhere we went if we were winning the league every other year and had the kind of financial backing & access to talent they have. Please don't confuse this lot with the ones from Maine Road...they're a different club altogether.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Nev on January 23, 2016, 12:26:55 PM
The original rule in the FA Cup was 25% of capacity to the away side.

I'd like a return to that, it meant some great away days and good home atmospheres. It's only when arseholes like Newton Heath act like c**ts that I would think of reducing the allocation.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: aj2k77 on January 23, 2016, 12:46:50 PM
The original rule in the FA Cup was 25% of capacity to the away side.

I'd like a return to that, it meant some great away days and good home atmospheres. It's only when arseholes like Newton Heath act like c**ts that I would think of reducing the allocation.

Personally I'm sick of seeing other clubs fans parading and celebrating wildly at our ground, so i'd rather allocations we're cut!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2016, 05:00:21 PM
Bought my ticket today. Can't complain at £15 for the Holte.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 23, 2016, 05:08:23 PM
Bought my ticket today. Can't complain at £15 for the Holte.

That's good  didn't realise they were that price. Just gonna get mine now.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Legion on January 23, 2016, 05:12:34 PM
Will get mine on the day. Lower Holte if I'm on my own, Family Area if I have Freddy and/or Kai.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2016, 05:14:18 PM
You can join the L2 massive!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: AV82EC on January 23, 2016, 05:20:45 PM
I can't go to see us make it 6 without defeat. Oh well just the Barca v Athletico game to attend. Swings and roundabouts.....
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Legion on January 24, 2016, 04:11:38 PM
You can join the L2 massive!

Freddy wants to sit in the Lower Holte so L2 it is.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 24, 2016, 06:54:34 PM
Man City have sold out their 5900. They'll surely request the normal away end now, and we can't exactly refuse judging by how few tickets have been sold on the online seat plan.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Holte L2 on January 24, 2016, 06:58:23 PM
First home game of the season I'll miss.

Going to Borussia Dortmund v Ingolstadt. Standing on the 'yellow wall'.

Christmas present from the Mrs.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 24, 2016, 07:06:18 PM
First home game of the season I'll miss.

Going to Borussia Dortmund v Ingolstadt. Standing on the 'yellow wall'.

Christmas present from the Mrs.
Think of us sat watching us get stuffed in a half empty ground won't you.

In all seriousness I am very jealous, going to Dortmund on the yellow wall is one thing I really want to experience. Me and my mates are on about trying to go next season when they play Schalke.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Holte L2 on January 25, 2016, 12:24:50 PM
First home game of the season I'll miss.

Going to Borussia Dortmund v Ingolstadt. Standing on the 'yellow wall'.

Christmas present from the Mrs.
Think of us sat watching us get stuffed in a half empty ground won't you.

In all seriousness I am very jealous, going to Dortmund on the yellow wall is one thing I really want to experience. Me and my mates are on about trying to go next season when they play Schalke.

My girlfriend did very well. She got tickets through the club. They release a small batch 6 weeks before the match.  Sold out in no time of course.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: olaftab on January 25, 2016, 12:29:47 PM
First home game of the season I'll miss.

Going to Borussia Dortmund v Ingolstadt. Standing on the 'yellow wall'.

Christmas present from the Mrs.
Bar Steward! Hate you.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: olaftab on January 25, 2016, 12:31:46 PM
I can't go to see us make it 6 without defeat. Oh well just the Barca v Athletico game to attend. Swings and roundabouts.....
Another one I like not!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 25, 2016, 02:20:06 PM
Well look at this way, its a no lose situation for us.  We can only really lose, if we lose/get thrashed :-X...Alright I will shut up now ::)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: AVH87 on January 25, 2016, 03:52:37 PM
'Snapped up' (to use the club's favourite phrase), 3 tickets for this yesterday online. Seating plan is very green at the moment, hope we sell a lot over this next week.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 25, 2016, 05:00:56 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2016, 05:06:55 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!

New ground.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: spangley1812 on January 25, 2016, 05:13:58 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!

You will need the booking history in order to get you semi/FA cup final tickets
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2016, 05:14:42 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!

You will need the booking history in order to get you semi/FA cup final tickets

Oh no he doesn't.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: class-of-82 on January 25, 2016, 07:45:39 PM
Just found out because my daughter got our 3 season ticket seats that we have row 17 and not 24 asked why and she said that the back block of the upper Holte are closed. Sorry if this has been mentioned on another page
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 25, 2016, 07:51:30 PM
Just found out because my daughter got our 3 season ticket seats that we have row 17 and not 24 asked why and she said that the back block of the upper Holte are closed. Sorry if this has been mentioned on another page
Why?! Closing the upper Trinity I can understand but the back of the Upper Holte?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: class-of-82 on January 25, 2016, 07:54:57 PM
Upper trinity is closed has anyone n here got any seats further back than row 17 -20 in the upper Holte so? I think it will be closer to 32-35000 if we do sell the seats available.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 25, 2016, 09:11:34 PM
Just found out because my daughter got our 3 season ticket seats that we have row 17 and not 24 asked why and she said that the back block of the upper Holte are closed. Sorry if this has been mentioned on another page
Why?! Closing the upper Trinity I can understand but the back of the Upper Holte?

has that ever happened before?

just seems odd
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 25, 2016, 09:16:39 PM
Just found out because my daughter got our 3 season ticket seats that we have row 17 and not 24 asked why and she said that the back block of the upper Holte are closed. Sorry if this has been mentioned on another page
Why?! Closing the upper Trinity I can understand but the back of the Upper Holte?

has that ever happened before?

just seems odd
Not that I can remember. Just found someone else had posted about it on Twitter, they were told by the club 'from row 17 upwards in the Upper Holte is closed to improve the atmosphere'. So that's the 'singers' in the lower North and upper Holte who have had to relocate, let's hope they've all gone in the lower Holte.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: spangley1812 on January 25, 2016, 09:16:56 PM
Just found out because my daughter got our 3 season ticket seats that we have row 17 and not 24 asked why and she said that the back block of the upper Holte are closed. Sorry if this has been mentioned on another page
Why?! Closing the upper Trinity I can understand but the back of the Upper Holte?

has that ever happened before?

just seems odd

Yes......If sales pick up over the week they will open the back rows up again.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 25, 2016, 09:27:13 PM
what a strange decision

they will still have to have stewards in for the 17 rows they are selling
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: DeKuip on January 25, 2016, 09:28:41 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!

New ground.

Is it the old Brereton Social ground Burntwood are playing at this season? A friend's lad played against them earlier in the season and I remember him saying they've moved up near Rugeley somewhere, so can only think it might be the Social.
Anyway, go down the Villa, at least you won't be asked to take the nets down afterwards.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: olaftab on January 25, 2016, 09:42:57 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!
Come to the Villa I will pay for your ticket.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 26, 2016, 08:19:56 AM
what a strange decision

they will still have to have stewards in for the 17 rows they are selling

Wonder if it is anything to do with the problems against Leicester. I'm in K3 R30 but am not going to this match so didn't realise it was shut off.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Clampy on January 26, 2016, 08:53:58 AM
I used to sit on Row 17 in the upper Holte and I know someone who still does so i'll have to ask him if he's tried to buy his own seat.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: The Edge on January 26, 2016, 09:29:08 AM
what a strange decision

they will still have to have stewards in for the 17 rows they are selling

Wonder if it is anything to do with the problems against Leicester. I'm in K3 R30 but am not going to this match so didn't realise it was shut off.
What happened against Leicester?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Bully2345 on January 26, 2016, 09:54:15 AM
I'm in row 23 and bought my seat no problem
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 26, 2016, 10:05:13 AM
It's cobblers - just been online and you can but tickets in the 20+ rows where available..Upper Holte that is
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 26, 2016, 10:07:38 AM
Having said that the crowd looks about 20,000 at the mo!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: in exile on January 26, 2016, 10:25:00 AM
Having said that the crowd looks about 20,000 at the mo!
Is that including the away allocation?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: AVH87 on January 26, 2016, 11:12:07 AM
There's definitely certain blocks of the Holte Upper which they aren't selling seats in from Row 19 backwards. I'm sure this could change subject to demand, but the only way to put bums on seats for this one is an exciting signing or two this week, which looks unlikely.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 26, 2016, 12:17:05 PM
Having said that the crowd looks about 20,000 at the mo!
Is that including the away allocation?

yes
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 26, 2016, 12:24:00 PM
what a strange decision

they will still have to have stewards in for the 17 rows they are selling

Wonder if it is anything to do with the problems against Leicester. I'm in K3 R30 but am not going to this match so didn't realise it was shut off.
What happened against Leicester?

Face off between "lads" (who were drinking and smoking) and Stewards 2nd half.
Stewards backed off and "lads" celebrated a victory of sorts. I wondered if they would be banned
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Skerra on January 26, 2016, 12:50:30 PM
What, men drinking & smoking at  a football match - don't ban them, give them a medal I say (PS:You've probably guessed that I'm a smoker)!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 26, 2016, 02:39:55 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!

New ground.

Is it the old Brereton Social ground Burntwood are playing at this season? A friend's lad played against them earlier in the season and I remember him saying they've moved up near Rugeley somewhere, so can only think it might be the Social.
Anyway, go down the Villa, at least you won't be asked to take the nets down afterwards.

No, it's the ground in Ravenhill Park nearer the actual town, Brereton Town's ground rather than Brereton Social's (Social are still playing there in the Staffordshire Senior League Division Two).
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: DeKuip on January 26, 2016, 03:14:18 PM
Well, managed to get Saturday off and will be going to a match somewhere.

So it's either The Villa v Citeh or Burntwood Town v Leamington Hibernians

Go on, persuade me!

New ground.

Is it the old Brereton Social ground Burntwood are playing at this season? A friend's lad played against them earlier in the season and I remember him saying they've moved up near Rugeley somewhere, so can only think it might be the Social.
Anyway, go down the Villa, at least you won't be asked to take the nets down afterwards.

No, it's the ground in Ravenhill Park nearer the actual town, Brereton Town's ground rather than Brereton Social's (Social are still playing there in the Staffordshire Senior League Division Two).
Thanks, I know where you mean, opposite the Miners. Haven't been that way for years since the A51 was diverted. Went to the Social's ground a few times when I was younger though, I bet that's looking like it's seen better times!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Fasth56 on January 26, 2016, 04:02:59 PM
It's cobblers - just been online and you can but tickets in the 20+ rows where available..Upper Holte that is

Just phoned to buy my tickets and was informed that if I had bought them by the season ticket deadline I could have had my seat, because I hadn't they are restricting it to row 17. However if I was adamant that I wanted my seat she would have gone away to sort it for me.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th Round v Manchester City (H)
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 26, 2016, 04:13:28 PM
I just looked at the back of my block in K5 online and the odd green seat is available after row 17....I assumed the ones that have gone are ST holders that have purchased them. Seems the back of the wings may have been closed off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: class-of-82 on January 26, 2016, 05:16:37 PM
Just remember if you go to this game you will be able to purchase your final tickets a few days before the people that didnt
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 26, 2016, 05:20:43 PM
We have always been a Cup team haven't we?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2016, 05:30:37 PM
Poll added.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 26, 2016, 07:25:38 PM
What, men drinking & smoking at  a football match - don't ban them, give them a medal I say (PS:You've probably guessed that I'm a smoker)!!

I don't but it doesn't bother me - kids being wankers does though especially when it might get me involved in the melee!
Don't you realise that the mere sight of a man with a pint in his hand on the Holte could bring two millennia of civilisation crashing down is seconds?


;-)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 27, 2016, 12:04:47 AM
Likely team?

------------------Guzan
Richards, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
-------Veretout, Gueye, Westwood
------Gil, Kozak, Sinclair

Think Ayew needs a breather, Veretout likely to come back in. Sinclair to start against his former employers if not already sold, see Richards, Micah

Not sure if Hutton will be back fit, Lescott likely to be rested, Sanchez probably not fit either

In summary, we could take a real hiding
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Skerra on January 27, 2016, 01:12:06 AM
Witton, just a bit of tongue in cheek from me. OK, agreed, no alcohol, let us just have coffee and a fag then - suits me even better!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 27, 2016, 08:01:33 AM
Witton, just a bit of tongue in cheek from me. OK, agreed, no alcohol, let us just have coffee and a fag then - suits me even better!!

Oh I know kidder hence the ;-)

Black coffee, no sugar, splash of cold water for me mate
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 27, 2016, 10:16:28 AM
Looks like we'll be lucky to get 30,000. Sad times when we can only get 24,000 home fans in the FA Cup against one of the country's best sides at £10-£20 a ticket. I thought more may have made the effort for this one, especially as we're already relegated.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 27, 2016, 10:21:30 AM
Looks like we'll be lucky to get 30,000. Sad times when we can only get 24,000 home fans in the FA Cup against one of the country's best sides at £10-£20 a ticket. I thought more may have made the effort for this one, especially as we're already relegated.

I think it is the first sign of the fans real disillusion with the club after the white flag flying of the board at the Trust AGM - would you fancy Lerner/Fox or Hollis in the trenches with you?   
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 27, 2016, 10:47:00 AM
We have three successive weekend home games and there are obvious reasons why this one might be one that people are giving a miss.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 27, 2016, 11:20:02 AM
Looks like we'll be lucky to get 30,000. Sad times when we can only get 24,000 home fans in the FA Cup against one of the country's best sides at £10-£20 a ticket. I thought more may have made the effort for this one, especially as we're already relegated.
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Do you think there might be a last minute rush ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2016, 11:22:09 AM
Hopefully this will be on the wireless because I'll be on my way to Gatport Airwick
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 27, 2016, 11:24:30 AM
We're in a run of 6 home games in a little over a month at a time of the year when a lot of folks are fairly tapped out after Christmas. Coupled with being crap it's not a massive surprise it's looking like a low crowd.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: castlefields_villan on January 27, 2016, 11:25:51 AM
Hopefully this will be on the wireless because I'll be on my way to Gatport Airwick

According to bbc.co.uk it's on Sports Extra.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 27, 2016, 01:01:23 PM
Looks like we'll be lucky to get 30,000. Sad times when we can only get 24,000 home fans in the FA Cup against one of the country's best sides at £10-£20 a ticket. I thought more may have made the effort for this one, especially as we're already relegated.
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Do you think there might be a last minute rush ?

looking at the seating plan we will be lucky to get 25k
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Skerra on January 27, 2016, 02:46:30 PM
There may be a last minute dash but, could go either way as fans just haven't got a clue what type of team a manager will put out for these matches. So £20 may be cheap but then you may be watching AVFC Reserves v Ci£eh 3rd team for all we know!!

I've put us down for a win but, lost my marbles years ago!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 27, 2016, 03:09:29 PM
Looks like we'll be lucky to get 30,000. Sad times when we can only get 24,000 home fans in the FA Cup against one of the country's best sides at £10-£20 a ticket. I thought more may have made the effort for this one, especially as we're already relegated.
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I]

Do you think there might be a last minute rush ?

looking at the seating plan we will be lucky to get 25k

This will be the first FA Cup tie I miss in decades, just can't muster any enthusiasm after last year's Final debacle and the utter toss against Wycombe.

Saving all my energies for the miracle that is us surviving!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 27, 2016, 03:11:27 PM
I can't get up for this game at all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 27, 2016, 03:21:13 PM
I can't get up for this game at all.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1PUXjS5Ev2o/UupvKb__-JI/AAAAAAAAD6c/509N-vDz52Y/s1600/pele.JPG)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: peter w on January 27, 2016, 03:23:18 PM
Hopefully this will be on the wireless because I'll be on my way to Gatport Airwick

I wonder where you're going...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on January 27, 2016, 03:26:59 PM
I can't get up for this game at all.

Nor me, but it could be influenced by my feeling that Citeh will smash us. Well that - plus our inevitable relegation from the top division. Happy days.  :(
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on January 27, 2016, 03:28:43 PM
Hopefully this will be on the wireless because I'll be on my way to Gatport Airwick

I wonder where you're going...

Shot in the dark... Superbowl?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: AVH87 on January 27, 2016, 03:31:24 PM
Main reason I'm up for this one is it's a Sat 3pm, first for a while after Wycombe, Palace and Leicester. Going to midweek games after work and driving just isn't the same as getting in the pub at lunch time for a pre-game social!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 27, 2016, 06:54:59 PM
It's having 9,000 drunk dickheads, lording it as we play shit and lose again, I can't be arsed seeing it again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on January 27, 2016, 07:48:39 PM
It's having 9,000 drunk dickheads, lording it as we play shit and lose again, I can't be arsed seeing it again.

Blimey. I had no idea so many home supporters 'go large' on a win by the visitors these days!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Oooh_andy on January 27, 2016, 09:07:44 PM
Looks like man.c and Everton may go deep.....heavy legs for city. Villa easy win
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 27, 2016, 10:00:25 PM
It's having 9,000 drunk dickheads, lording it as we play shit and lose again, I can't be arsed seeing it again.
They've only got 5900, and our home tickets aren't going on general sale.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2016, 10:09:48 PM
Hopefully this will be on the wireless because I'll be on my way to Gatport Airwick

I wonder where you're going...

Shot in the dark... Superbowl?

I wish.........

I'm flying to Grenoble for a week's skiing in La Plagne.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Steve67 on January 27, 2016, 10:15:40 PM
No De Bruyne for City by the looks of it. Nasty fall, looked horrible.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 27, 2016, 10:41:18 PM
I reckon Aguero will be on the bench aswell waiting to come on and do a van Nistelrooy if he's needed. They've got a league game Tuesday and a big game with Leicester the Saturday after.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2016, 12:39:02 AM

I'm flying to Grenoble for a week's skiing in La Plagne.

Braver than I am, I wouldn't be going near it after the nucular accident.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on January 28, 2016, 12:46:49 AM
I can't get up for this game at all.

Nor me, but it could be influenced by my feeling that Citeh will smash us. Well that - plus our inevitable relegation from the top division. Happy days.  :(

I'm up for it.  Full team out and have a go.  Might not be good enough, but it might just be a good time to play them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: alftitimus on January 28, 2016, 02:58:12 AM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team ~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: VancouverLion on January 28, 2016, 03:47:58 AM
I voted for a Villa win, am I a good boy?  :D
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 28, 2016, 07:05:39 AM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team ~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

what are you on about?

it didnt go to extra time
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 28, 2016, 07:59:21 AM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team ~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

what are you on about?

it didnt go to extra time

It's Beat poetry man
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: oswald funkletrumpet on January 28, 2016, 09:02:32 AM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team ~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

what are you on about?

it didnt go to extra time

It's Beat poetry man

jesus wept lol

it looks like the ravings of a lunatic to me
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 28, 2016, 10:27:31 AM
I voted ~~...! ! ~~
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: AVH87 on January 28, 2016, 10:57:17 AM
Feeling slightly more positive about our chances, De Bruyne injured and as somebody said I think Aguero will be rested after last night.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: auntiesledd on January 28, 2016, 11:00:46 AM
I can't get up for this game at all.

Nor me, but it could be influenced by my feeling that Citeh will smash us. Well that - plus our inevitable relegation from the top division. Happy days.  :(

I'm up for it.  Full team out and have a go.  Might not be good enough, but it might just be a good time to play them.

Good on ya Tom. I sincerely hope your optimism will be bang on the money come Satdi.

**Doffs bobble-hat**
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Boz on January 28, 2016, 12:39:17 PM
I plumped for a draw, if we get some luck, our defence can keep together and their second eleven play
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 28, 2016, 02:28:04 PM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team

~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

That looks like what I imagine Mark E Smith has in front of him when he's just finished writing a new Fall song.

Fickle's too weak a word -uh
Backbone those who voted a loss -uh
A million in dosh from the FA-uh
On a replay 2 mill more -uh

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: peter w on January 28, 2016, 02:34:35 PM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team

~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

That looks like what I imagine Mark E Smith has in front of him when he's just finished writing a new Fall song.

Fickle's too weak a word -uh
Backbone those who voted a loss -uh
A million in dosh from the FA-uh
On a replay 2 mill more -uh



In cuts Tom Hingley

No-one ever said it was gonna be easy
possible win but their back bone broken

Mark E again

the iron clad FA - uh
Brix you left me for these - uh

Both

I want you back-uh
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 28, 2016, 02:35:00 PM


That looks like what I imagine Mark E Smith has in front of him when he's just finished writing a new Fall song.

Fickle's too weak a word -uh
Backbone those who voted a loss -uh
A million in dosh from the FA-uh
On a replay 2 mill more -uh



It's got to be called 'FoxSpiel ennit...'
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 28, 2016, 03:11:16 PM
You go there for training
Yeh Yeh Bodymoor Heath
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: aj2k77 on January 28, 2016, 03:49:55 PM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team ~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D



As soon as you mentioned DOL and Right in the same sentence I suspected bollocks and gave up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: joe_c on January 28, 2016, 03:58:13 PM


That looks like what I imagine Mark E Smith has in front of him when he's just finished writing a new Fall song.

Fickle's too weak a word -uh
Backbone those who voted a loss -uh
A million in dosh from the FA-uh
On a replay 2 mill more -uh



It's got to be called 'FoxSpiel ennit...'

I Feel Foxish
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: KevinGage on January 28, 2016, 04:07:16 PM


That looks like what I imagine Mark E Smith has in front of him when he's just finished writing a new Fall song.

Fickle's too weak a word -uh
Backbone those who voted a loss -uh
A million in dosh from the FA-uh
On a replay 2 mill more -uh



It's got to be called 'FoxSpiel ennit...'

No, that's Rupert Murdoch's new Cockernee spin-off channel.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: class-of-82 on January 28, 2016, 05:33:26 PM
Is this the same alfititmus that sad the acoustics at vp are shite and that you can't hear the Holte from the witton (always been the witton for me)
You can't hear the away fans from the trinity road stand?????????????

Humble apologies f it wasnt
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Malandro on January 28, 2016, 07:29:35 PM
Pretty excited actually, think I have the opportunity to go!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: avfcpg on January 28, 2016, 08:05:59 PM
DOL WAS RIGHT ! ! !

FICKLE FANS ! ! 

Wednesday Night  Man City played 90% of their first team ~~ taken to extra time by a workmanlike 'counter-attack' formation from the Toffees.

If we know this, Remi knows this, his players know this.

I'm disgusted by the Vote, as it stands.

FICKLE is probably too weak a word.

Get Backbone those who voted a loss.

I want a Draw... :D

And a lucrative replay. Too late for the promised "support",in the transfer window,
but that's FoxSpiel ennit... ;D 
But enough for potential loans before next Monday.
Home v Man City
Away v Man City in a replay

Over a million in dosh from the FA to us~~ on a replay...£2mill more.

That money is enough ~~ because it is 'iron clad' from the FA...to pay for the short termers that Remi needs...those that can cut it.

No Lerner or Fox "promises"..but HARD CASH to prove we'll pay.

Because we haven't in the past ~~ as we all know.

A Replay is what I voted for.. because we can do it to a knackered side.

 :D

I suddenly want to don a yellow shirt and shout "let's be 'aving you" in a slightly pissed tone...
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Clampy on January 28, 2016, 08:13:52 PM
Pretty excited actually, think I have the opportunity to go!

I got home from work to find my Stoke tickets waiting for me then realised my Man City one's still hadn't come.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 28, 2016, 08:42:36 PM
I'm not fickle, I think we'll lose every week.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Malandro on January 28, 2016, 08:53:11 PM
Pretty excited actually, think I have the opportunity to go!

I got home from work to find my Stoke tickets waiting for me then realised my Man City one's still hadn't come.

Blimey that's late
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Clampy on January 28, 2016, 08:54:36 PM
Pretty excited actually, think I have the opportunity to go!

I got home from work to find my Stoke tickets waiting for me then realised my Man City one's still hadn't come.

Blimey that's late

I'd totally forgot about them. A phone call in the morning I think.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 28, 2016, 08:58:34 PM
I'm not fickle, I think we'll lose every week.

I'm not normally a fan of miserablism, but that made me chuckle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on January 28, 2016, 10:27:41 PM
I can't get up for this game at all.

Nor me, but it could be influenced by my feeling that Citeh will smash us. Well that - plus our inevitable relegation from the top division. Happy days.  :(

I'm up for it.  Full team out and have a go.  Might not be good enough, but it might just be a good time to play them.

Good on ya Tom. I sincerely hope your optimism will be bang on the money come Satdi.

**Doffs bobble-hat**

The way I look at it we've got a free shot on Saturday and I hope we play with a bit of freedom.  At the very least, it will give us another chance to tell Delph what we think of him!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: VancouverLion on January 29, 2016, 04:31:11 AM
Perfect opportunity to give Sellars a game see what he can do, scores for fun for the u21's.
Puts in a performance and nicks a goal, be like a new signing.

Fancy us to win this, 2-1.
UTV
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 29, 2016, 08:28:35 AM
The way I look at it we've got a free shot on Saturday and I hope we play with a bit of freedom.  At the very least, it will give us another chance to tell Delph what we think of him!

Damn I had forgotten about the snakey-one - a good booing might have motivated me to attend
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: pooligan on January 29, 2016, 11:27:03 AM
Seeing as there is a full  set of Premier League fixtures in mid week it is likely to be Villa reserves v Man City reserves , i will go for 1-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on January 29, 2016, 11:29:41 AM
Villa to win 1-0, our name is on the cup this year*

*probably not, but you have to dream.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: simon ward 50 on January 29, 2016, 12:48:04 PM
We will play our strongest team but will probably slip to a gallant 1-0 defeat to Man City reserves. I hope I am wrong of course!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 29, 2016, 05:14:13 PM
Wm stating Gabby might figure.
Go figure.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: SO Villa on January 29, 2016, 05:17:09 PM
Wm stating Gabby might figure.
Go figure.

A figure of eight - the fat bastard.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: QuintonVilla on January 29, 2016, 05:39:35 PM
Kind of Villa reserves 0-2 Kind of Man City reserves

Nothing to see here.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Clampy on January 29, 2016, 05:48:12 PM
Kind of Villa reserves 0-2 Kind of Man City reserves

Nothing to see here.

That's the spirit.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: manic-road on January 29, 2016, 05:53:36 PM
I reckon we will lose 0-2,don't know where our goals will come from now that our super dooper prolific striker Gestede is injured.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on January 29, 2016, 06:46:11 PM
Fight like lions!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12439080_1222753611085528_1619497098069302171_n.jpg?oh=fb3652dbf971b140b21b9e3cca9e12ae&oe=573F8663)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Malandro on January 29, 2016, 07:12:44 PM
Fight like lions!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12439080_1222753611085528_1619497098069302171_n.jpg?oh=fb3652dbf971b140b21b9e3cca9e12ae&oe=573F8663)

Fight like trippy lions
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Ian. on January 29, 2016, 07:59:42 PM
We're going to win 2-1, goals from Bacuna, Kozak and Veretout.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on January 29, 2016, 08:04:05 PM
We're going to win 2-1, goals from Bacuna, Kozak and Veretout.

Which one gets the og?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Ian. on January 29, 2016, 08:20:03 PM
We're going to win 2-1, goals from Bacuna, Kozak and Veretout.

Which one gets the og?
Not sure, maybe a desperate late lunge from the long legs of Kozak leaving us a tense four minutes of stoppages.

Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Ron Manager on January 29, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
Well as we are likely to go down despite the recent improvement Villa could at least put out our best team for the FA Cup. The oldest and most important Cup competition in the world is treated by the clubs as an irritant. That is a disgrace and sums up modern football to a tee.

Modern football is rubbish!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on January 29, 2016, 10:04:06 PM
Going to be a big big ask.  Citee's pace and movement is likely to undo us, however this is the cup and anything can happen.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 30, 2016, 03:43:16 AM
Romance of the CupTM

Us 4 Them 3 Kozak (3) Grealish, Aguero (3)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: alftitimus on January 30, 2016, 07:57:55 AM
Man City fielded their First Team 3 days ago in a Cup Semi-Final.
Four of them have had recent weeks and months out through injury.

I seriously doubt that some of those high-maintenance players will get beyond the bench...even on it !

I know we have been total cr@p....but we aren't total cr@p anymore.
Thanks Remi. :D
Although we don't need it, I'll go for a draw.

Actually, we may need it. One more combatative match to help weld us....
Another extra million from a replay, to offset Gaby's weight reduction bills.

YEP !

A Draw and a replay. Priceless. ;D

1-1





Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 30, 2016, 08:03:55 AM
We better put our "best" team out for this (whatever that is, and if we actually have one).

I want to win the cup. We're already down.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: alftitimus on January 30, 2016, 08:36:48 AM
We better put our "best" team out for this (whatever that is, and if we actually have one).

I want to win the cup. We're already down.

We've nothing to lose by Remi putting his "chosen future" side out.
Just not Gaby and "My-Dad-Says-I'm-Too-Good-For-This-Club" Jack.

Still hope for draw, with our "Remi-Future" vs their tired and insolvent even ~ rested ~ super-stars  :D

We are probably down.

Our owner has left our Manager high and dry

Our CEO and new Chair seem to be on different  planets.

Bugger it... let Remi do what he is doing

Let's us... KICK AND NOT WHIMPER...as we withdraw for a bit

 ;D
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: The Edge on January 30, 2016, 08:51:05 AM
Romance of the CupTM

Us 4 Them 3 Kozak (3) Grealish, Aguero (3)
I'll have what your on
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Des Little on January 30, 2016, 09:30:18 AM
We're going to win 2-1, goals from Bacuna, Kozak and Veretout.

Like it Trigger, like it
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Richard E on January 30, 2016, 09:32:13 AM
Villa 1 (Kozak 38 close range header) Man City 1 (Silva 3 fine strike from outside the area.)
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: AVFC Tom on January 30, 2016, 09:49:37 AM
Strongest team please
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Ian. on January 30, 2016, 10:24:10 AM
We're going to win 2-1, goals from Bacuna, Kozak and Veretout.

Like it Trigger, like it
I'd put money on it if I was you Dave.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: amfy on January 30, 2016, 01:07:16 PM
In terms of the crowd, Villa have come down very hard on needing a booking history for this one. Season ticket holders can buy 6, but need to fully register anyone they are bringing with a new booking reference if they haven't got one.

3 lads at work decided they were going, but couldn't get tickets because they had no booking reference. I managed to get them (knowing they are Villa) but needed to provide their full names and addresses.

Whilst I was in the Villa shop, a middle aged couple came up to me and asked me whether I could get them tickets on my season ticket, but there was no way I was doing it right in front of the ticket office staff even if I wanted to. They had gone down to the ticket office and been turned away due to having no booking history.

It's a tough one because Man City have sold their allocation, and we have moaned for years that the club do nothing to keep glory hunters out of our stands. It's not even as if those idiots know to sit on their hands anymore, they leap about giving it large as soon as they score and it does cause problems.

On the other hand, this game is really well priced to bring new fans in, but they are struggling to get tickets. It's clear from my experience that we could have sold loads more for this, there are people who want to be there but can't get a ticket.

The club are damned either way on this one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 30, 2016, 01:13:35 PM
Problem is even a third string City team would be too much for us in all likely hood.  I can see us making life difficult for them, but will go for a narrow City win 1-2.  Sinclair to get our goal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 30, 2016, 01:15:31 PM
Is this one on the box lads?
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 30, 2016, 01:17:58 PM
Is this one on the box lads?

No, its one of the 3 o'clock kick-offs today. Might be on the radio though. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on January 30, 2016, 01:19:44 PM
5 live extra I think.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Gregorys Boy on January 30, 2016, 01:20:43 PM
5 live extra I think.

Correct.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 30, 2016, 01:37:34 PM
5 live extra I think.

Correct.
Thanks. Come on villa, give us a performance to be proud of. There's no pressure of points, just go out and take the game to them!
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Steve R on January 30, 2016, 02:11:37 PM
The snake in starting line up for City. Agbon on bench for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City pre-match thread
Post by: Neil Hawkes on January 30, 2016, 02:15:57 PM
The snake in starting line up for City. Agbon on bench for us.
Bring Agbon on with strict instructions to crap all over snake
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