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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: cdbearsfan on August 13, 2016, 05:31:00 PM
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Right, I start the pre-match thread, Tuscans starts the match thread. Deal? Well, it worked against Rotherham.
Villa 3 (Ayew 44, McCormack 55, Traore 87)
Huddersfield 1 (Wells 90)
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Same again please lads, 3-0 looks and sounds about right.
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Let's keep it going! Nakhi Wells worries me but I think if we play like we did today we can win 2-0.
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They will be confident having won both games and especially after today. This isn't guaranteed at all. But I will go 2-1 to us, Ross and Ayew to score.
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They'll be a lot beter than Rotherham but fancy us to win two games in a row!
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Same xi I imagine, even of we grt those three players in?
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Let's keep it going! Nakhi Wells worries me but I think if we play like we did today we can win 2-0.
Would be nice if he had a Villa shirt on his back by then 😊
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2-0 Villa
Chester and McCormack
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Can we buy wells tomorrow?
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Can we buy wells tomorrow?
Well if Wolves buy one of the Derby forwards for £8m (his name escapes me) then Derby are buying Wells
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Think we'll win. 2-0 McCormack and Rudy.
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Can we buy wells tomorrow?
Well if Wolves buy one of the Derby forwards for £8m (his name escapes me) then Derby are buying Wells
Chris Martin
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Can we buy wells tomorrow?
Well if Wolves buy one of the Derby forwards for £8m (his name escapes me) then Derby are buying Wells
Chris Martin
Thats the one........thanks (Coldplay will be upset)
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Huddersfield beat Newcastle today, so they'll be a far sterner test. 1-1.
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On the basis that they won at Newcastle, but are still Huddersfield, I think we'll do 'em.
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Looks to me like it'll be a tight game, but hopefully today will have lifted them. 3-1 Villa.
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Unless some new signings arrive, same team as today for me. Looking forward to it already!
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2-0
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2-0
YAY!!!!!
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Let's take some confidence from today. 2-0
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To make today's result REALLY matter, we need to win on Tuesday.
2-0 Villa....let the resurgence start.
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Same xi I imagine, even of we grt those three players in?
Obvious spelling mistake here, not the grt, that's a typo. But the chairman is xia
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1-1.
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concede a goal but will oustcore i like the 3-1 .
huddersfield consolation or a goal to remind us but villa up and running now. think this match be harder than derby !
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A lot tougher than today. 2-1 villa
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Goal behind, but our new found belief brings us back to victory 3-1 RossMac-2, Rudy. UTV
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I don't want to see what happens if we go a goal down so I'm hoping for a tight 1-0 victory with Ross to open his account for us.
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2-0
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Keep on keepin' on...
1-0 (McCormack).
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Feeling good now. I'm going for a 2-0 win - Ayew & McCormack. Another clean sheet and two wins on the bounce. Long time since that has happened!
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
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This game is even bigger than the Rotherham game. Win this and I think the confidence and feel good factor will come flooding back. Add a couple of new additions in time for the Derby game and we might be a force to be feared. Villa Park needs to be loud and proud so any visiting clubs see the game as one to get out of the way. Go at them early. 2-1 home win for me. Mack and Tish with the goals.
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I think this will be a draw. 1-1 and a stern test.
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Wells will be their threat.
3-1 to the Claret & Blues
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Looking at the Newcastle highlights they have a lot of pace in the final third. Van Le Parra didn't do much at Wolves but seems to be a good player for them and we all know about Wells.
Joe Lolley and Hogg aswell...Villa fans.
Be a good test for our back 4 this one I think as they'll play on the counter.
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Doing a bit of reading up on them and it's no surprise they're doing well. The manager David Wagner is something of a Klopp protegee, and they seem to have a coherent plan all around the club. Very switched-on and everything. This will be a proper challenge for our own project, for sure.
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Not sure why this should be a much harder game than Rotherham - Huddersfield finished 19th last season just a couple of points above Rotherham. They've had a good start but we should be able to put a stop to that on Tuesday. 3-1 Villa
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
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We shouldn't big them up too much - they nearly went down last year though I get the impression they're better this year
Just watched the extended Rotherham highlights on AVTV. Fair to say Rotherham were pretty awful. Good fun though. Maybe that's what it's like when you're a top 4 club and just swatting aside teams every week.
This will be tougher if for no other reason than Wells. Still think we've got the weapons to beat teams like this quite comfortably though. Need to ensure we build up our confidence over the next few games
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
You're.
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
You're.
Winner,
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
You're.
grow up , child
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
You're.
grow up , child
that was a mistake!
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Come for the football, stay for the corrections: H&V!
As Monty was saying, they seem to be pretty organised and aware. Without meaning to be condescending, might be tougher than it first appears this one. That said, 2-1 Villa. McCormack and Ayew.
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
You're.
Winner,
winner,
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2-0 villa
Ayew RM
we’ll take our pride and go again
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1 - 1
Wells for them. McCormack penalty for us. Frustrating night.
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2-1 home win. Is Jonathan Hogg still there?
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1-1
Yes, Hogg is still there
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Bananaman last week and Hogg on Tuesday.
The classic Villa midfield pairing from Villa v Manchester Utd 2010
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Early days in the championship , but must say the result that got my attention yesterday was the toon loosing at home this lot.
So Tuesday we go again, and get the result that will show who the Title favourites are!
losing!!!! learn how to spell.
your a winner , sorry I offended you.
You're.
Winner,
winner,
chicken dinner??
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3-1 win
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There seems to be an outbreak of optimism on this site. Seems quite a while since the last outbreak.
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No idea I'm afraid but they'll be a tougher test and I think our lack of pace won't help us.
Maybe 2-2.
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JUST read the report from toon v udders, toon 65% possession. udders 3 shots on target of which one was a penalty and the scored from the save. So not exactly total attacking emphasis by udders
spose its obvs but they set themselves up to defend and attack on the break. so imagine that's something like what we can expect (well ditto for most our games in this division)
I think its imperative we outfight them in midfield, and with our goal machine up front 4 - 0
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Expecting a bit of a reality check. Rotherham were awful and we're a work in progress. 1-1
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Rotherham did look ridiculously bad. These lot will be much more organised. I read that They played very deep v the Geordies and let them have a lot of the ball at the back, but jostled them in central midfield.
We'll need to avoid the classic villa thing of leaving ourselves ridiculously open (cf Middlesbrough game). But I reckon they might have tired themselves out. We've also got gestede if they do defend deep
2-0 villa. McCormack still waiting for his first. So I'm going ayew and gestede
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According the guy who watched them beat Newcastle on Saturday, he said that they have a very well organised defence and are quick on the counter attack
Hopefully we will edge it 2-1, just hope that our lot don't just turn up and expect to win
This could be a tough game
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Is Ayew fit? He looked like he was limping when coming off on Sat, he seemed to spend a lot of the second half rubbing his lower back and looking uncomfortable.
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Is Ayew fit? He looked like he was limping when coming off on Sat, he seemed to spend a lot of the second half rubbing his lower back and looking uncomfortable.
Ayew looks like he's limping even at the start of the game and also does like to have a few lie downs. He's just a Reeves & Mortimor style knee-rub away from being Ashley Young
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Tougher match than Rotherham, but we are now on an upward curve. 3-0 to the Villa RM, Gestede and Traore.
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Doing a bit of reading up on them and it's no surprise they're doing well. The manager David Wagner is something of a Klopp protegee, and they seem to have a coherent plan all around the club. Very switched-on and everything. This will be a proper challenge for our own project, for sure.
Our "Project"? Disappointed Monty. Next you'll be saying how pleased you are to bring these new players to the football club.
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Is Ayew fit? He looked like he was limping when coming off on Sat, he seemed to spend a lot of the second half rubbing his lower back and looking uncomfortable.
Ayew looks like he's limping when at the start of the game and also does like to have a few lie downs. He's just a Reeves & Mortimor style knee-rub away from being Ashley Young
Probably just a bit of chafing.
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Putting back to back wins together would really boost confidence.
2-0.
Same team.
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Yeah think Huddlesfield are a better side than Rothernham and will be on a bit of a high following their start. But I think we should get the job done. Will also go for a 2-1 to us with Ross getting off the mark and another goal from Ruddy.
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Huddersfield definitely a step or two above Rotherham...I expect pretty much the same team and hopefully making more of the chances we create...which will be fewer than Saturday.
Would like to see Traore on for more than 10 minutes but he needs to get away from being so far wide on the touchline...him feeding off Gestede/midfield and running at tired CBs could work very well for us.
A closer than we'd like victory!
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3-0 us. Our centre-half pairing give their strikers barely a touch, Rudy adds another towards his 20 target, Ross Mac gets off the mark, as does Tish, who I reckon doesn't do tap-ins. More rave reviews for Grealish, and another new signing paraded.
Not too much to ask, is it.
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The confidence from the win on Saturday plus the same attitude should give us a victory. We still need to cut out the complacency and sloppiness which we are still prone to. Tombola will be key again. I'm liking the look of him.
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Absolutely no idea how this will pan out. I'd have taken a draw with Wednesday before that one to stop the rot and we lost. Same before Rotherham and we beat them at a canter by all accounts. Given their early results, Huddersfield will be likely a tougher proposition than Rotherham. I can't say I know anything about them at all to be honest. Hopefully with a bit of confidence returning after Saturday, we can hopefully get a point and maybe even a win, if things go our way.
Still would like to see a few more out and one or two more players in before the window ends. If a poor result against Huddersfield forces the issue, then I won't be too disheartened really. Prefer a solid performance and 3 points though, obviously.
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I saw signs of misplaced arrogance in the early stages of the Luton game, and we got what we deserved in the end. On Saturday we saw a different team and a different attitude. Rotherham at home was a game Villa should always win, whenever it's played in the next thousand years, but only with the attitude that we have to earn it. We have no automatic right to victory against anyone, but we do have the resources and stature that, if backed up with sheer hard graft and desire, should see us beat most teams at home this season.
Huddersfield will be a different proposition to Rotherham, but we should beat them at home if our attitude is right. That means taking nothing for granted, working our balls off, and concentrating until the last second. Do that, and we should win the game. I'm still not convinced that this attitude has taken hold throughout the club, so I'm going for a draw.
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With all due respect to Huddersfield, we have to be winning these sorts of games and if we play like we did against Rotherham, we should do. 2-0.
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2-0 home win please.
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This could be emotional now. I hope the club responds with its usual class.
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Posted this in Tickets and Travel but thought better post in here too....
Just checking the state of roadworks on the M6 for tomorrow night for the Huddersfield game and noticed Traffic England have decided to do overnight roadworks on Junction 7 from today to 31st August, with the M6 northbound access slip road closed from 21.00 - 6.00, meaning you can't get on the M6 northbound at Junction 6 (Park Circus closed) or Junction 7 after tomorrow night's game. I rang Traffic England and they confirmed that is what's planned. Brilliant.
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If there is a God he will let us win to make up for all that rain he sent us at the old Leeds Road in 1987.
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I was there at Huddersfield, I think it was 50p extra to sit in the seats, me and my mates decided to stand, as soon as the ref blew the whistle to start the game, it was the signal for a down pour, that did not stop!
I was soaked, thank the lord that we won!
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I was there at Huddersfield, I think it was 50p extra to sit in the seats, me and my mates decided to stand, as soon as the ref blew the whistle to start the game, it was the signal for a down pour, that did not stop!
I was soaked, thank the lord that we won!
By the time I got on the coach my burger was more water than burger and my programme was just a lump of paper mache.
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On a par with the FA Cup 3rd round replay away at Wimbledon at Plough Lane 91. Even my pants ran that night.
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On a par with the FA Cup 3rd round replay away at Wimbledon at Plough Lane 91. Even my pants ran that night.
We simply walked out of the away terrace and sat behind Dr Jo and Peter Withe on the bench in their 'main stand'. Another dreadful affair that was.
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It's going to be an emotional night tomorrow. Let's tear Huddersfield a new one in honour of Dalian.
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Are you allowed to take brollies into the ground these days?
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Are you allowed to take brollies into the ground these days?
Yes but not the long length, golf type
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Minute's applause and Holte full of open brollies would be fitting.
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Each Villa player to walk out holding a black brolly over their head would be a nice touch.
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It's Dalian day tomorrow. We will win. Ayew to score, our current number 10
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Each Villa player to walk out holding a black brolly over their head would be a nice touch.
Randomly choose fans to hold the brolly for them.
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I'm going for us to win 2-0.
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Minute's applause and Holte full of open brollies would be fitting.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/zmmr1l.jpg)
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A standard minute's applause in the 10th minute will show our appreciation for Dalian.
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A 10-0 win would be a fitting tribute.
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Wells is their best player by a mile. Keep him quiet and it will two wins on the trot!
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1-0 Rudy - and he'll celebrate by pulling out that umbrella he's been keeping down his sock for the 12 months.
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Just read Huddersfield are bring 2400 to the game ........ lets hope our fans turn up ....... and we don't have the empty seats chant !
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Hope Joe Lolley gets a good reception.
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Just read Huddersfield are bring 2400 to the game ........ lets hope our fans turn up ....... and we don't have the empty seats chant !
on the basis that the Upper Trinity will be empty, Huddersfield fans could sing that anyway.
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Hope Joe Lolley gets a good reception and a crap game.
Fixed.
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If the fans can't take brollies then the players walking out carrying them would be a nice touch.
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Hope Joe Lolley gets a good reception.
Born in Redditch. Boooooooooooo
Played for Bromsgrove Rovers. Hooray.
Supports Villa. Huzzah.
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Hope Joe Lolley gets a good reception.
Born in Redditch. Boooooooooooo
Played for Bromsgrove Rovers. Hooray.
Supports Villa. Huzzah.
Properly "one of us" (sort of) as well - racked up 25,000 posts on VT as a kid before he turned professional.
Seemed like a very decent sort.
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I should have added
Played for K*dderminster, hissssssssssssssssssss.
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Scored v SHA infront of the Tilton in the first minute last season...near statue level.
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Hope Joe Lolley gets a good reception.
Born in Redditch. Boooooooooooo
Played for Bromsgrove Rovers. Hooray.
Supports Villa. Huzzah.
Properly "one of us" (sort of) as well - racked up 25,000 posts on VT as a kid before he turned professional.
Seemed like a very decent sort.
Did he?! Wow - SoccerHQ, this is the sort of trajectory we were expecting from you!
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Same starting eleven or will RDM change it?
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Minute's applause and Holte full of open brollies would be fitting.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/zmmr1l.jpg)
Are these EU or UK safety laws?
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Same xi I reckon
Jedinak in at Derby. We'll need good passing from central midfield tomorrow
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Wish we were on TV, going to be a very emotional night I would imagine, hope the highlights programmes do it justice as I wont be there.
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
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They'll come and sit deep and try and hit us on the break. Glad we've got Chester besides Elphick.
I think we'll need McCormack to play well and rely upon his guile and inventiveness to open them up.
First goal is massive for us still.
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
We won the Final in 1920. Do you mean "we" as in they said "we"? And weren't they the first club to win the League three times on the bounce? A feat repeated only once since, I think.
Respect where it's due.
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unlike Rotherham, I believe Huddersfield have pedigree if somewhat ancient
that said,
fuck em
TeamVilla will whack them all day. Defence and attack are definitely good enough. Midfield is our key area just hope RDM can work it, that our weakness becomes our strength.
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
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Looks like The Holte End will be full again. Great stuff
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
He also said that
We're looking for revenge for our 1-0 defeat against Villa in the 1920 FA Cup Final tomorrow night. - strangely we beat both Brentford & Newcastle on our way to the Final. You never should have sold Clem Stephenson to us!!
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
Let it go, ffs. We've all moved on with our lives, you should too.
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
Let it go, ffs. We've all moved on with our lives, you should too.
I've still not forgiven them for letting Herbert Chapman go to the original dodgy Chairman / Owner, Henry Norris at Arsenal
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
Let it go, ffs. We've all moved on with our lives, you should too.
You think theres an element of seriousness about that???
I wouldn't of thought so, maybe chuckle
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There's something pushing from the back of my mind and I'm too tired to check it but, IIRC back in the dark days, the season we were relegated to the third division and the Doc was manager, we played Huddersfield in a mid-week match when Huddersfield were riding high. We beat them 4-1 I think. I think it was the time we had Emmet Kepengwe and Freddie Mwilla. The Doc, as I recall only ever played the same line-up twice that season whilst he was in charge and that was that Huddersfield game and the next one against Cardiff where normal service was resumed with a defeat.
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
Let it go, ffs. We've all moved on with our lives, you should too.
I'm trying, I really am. One day at a time.
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
Uncle Frank played in the 1920 cup final.
Happy days in Aston!
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just read a few things on one their forums. One guy said we want revenge for the 1920 FA cup final. I think it's good be reminded of the fantastic history of some of these clubs, and pay them respect. Only for one season though.
They already took their revenge by signing Clem Stephenson.
Let it go, ffs. We've all moved on with our lives, you should too.
I'm trying, I really am. One day at a time.
God bless u hun.
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There's something pushing from the back of my mind and I'm too tired to check it but, IIRC back in the dark days, the season we were relegated to the third division and the Doc was manager, we played Huddersfield in a mid-week match when Huddersfield were riding high. We beat them 4-1 I think. I think it was the time we had Emmet Kepengwe and Freddie Mwilla. The Doc, as I recall only ever played the same line-up twice that season whilst he was in charge and that was that Huddersfield game and the next one against Cardiff where normal service was resumed with a defeat.
Correct
8th Oct 68
Godfrey, Tiler, Hole & Martin
Next match 0-4 Cardiff
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This will be a lot tougher than Rotherham, I expect some of the glaring weaknesses in the side (full backs, presence in midfield, workrate on the flanks and up front) to be fully tested by this lot.
In saying that we should be beating these at Villa Park, they had a tough game last weekend while we cruised to victory so we should be a bit fresher. Tight game, will go 2-1 to the good guys, Gestede again on the mark.
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I keep hearing how tough opponents Huddersfield will be and I don't get it. I realise this is a tough league and you shouldn't underestimate any team, but without checking out the odds surely Huddersfield are a fair way down the list of promotion favourites.
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Strikes me the main difficulty in this league will be the sheer number of games coupled with the way teams will set up to play us, especially at VP. I can see a lot of draws.
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I know nothing about them. I am arrogant enough to believe we will win though. ;D
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I keep hearing how tough opponents Huddersfield will be and I don't get it. I realise this is a tough league and you shouldn't underestimate any team, but without checking out the odds surely Huddersfield are a fair way down the list of promotion favourites.
They were pretty shit last year, although wells still scored a lot
Their new manager was assistant to Klopp at Dortmund and has brought in a few Germans. Apparently they'll be playing an uber pressing game this season, though I think they sat deep against Newcastle to counter the pace of (forgotten his name - the striker they bought)
We need to be prepared to play against either approach. I'm guessing they might press more as we've got less pace. Unless RDM springs a surprise and plays Adama
Still think we should win. But the players need to be right at it and not think they can just give the same performance as Rotherham. They looked very easy to play against
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I'm going with McCormack to open his account with a long range strike.
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This will be tougher than Saturdays game but we should have enough to win. 2-0.
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Saturday was so good I am buzzing about this game, when was last time I felt like that about the VIlla.
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Likewise Deano - not got a season ticket this year but as soon as Saturday finished I knew I had to go again tonight so snapped up one of those bargain Seatwave tickets. £17 for the Trinity Middle.
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Is it likely that there will be any streams tonight?
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Well looking like a crowd at least as big as Saturday - could be a cracker! Come on you Lions! (when and why did we stop singing that??)
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Saturday was so good I am buzzing about this game, when was last time I felt like that about the VIlla.
I was just about to post pretty much exactly the same sentiments.
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Is it likely that there will be any streams tonight?
Finding a 'Bein' stream would normally be your best bet but it looks like they're showing Chumps League tonight
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Looks a decent crowd again, Holte nearly sold out.
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Is it likely that there will be any streams tonight?
You have a private message ;)
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A nice early goal for us will make them come out to play and give us chances for more,
for once I am not worrying about our defensive frailties.
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There'll probably be loads of sites advertising it but come KO they won't have a stream as no TV channels are showing the game live. Only chance imo is there will be someone going live on Facebook and filming it using their phone.
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Was coming up to game tonight but now wont get out of work until 4.30, so cutting it very fine from Devon. Again are there any other ways of seeing the game???
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There'll probably be loads of sites advertising it but come KO they won't have a stream as no TV channels are showing the game live. Only chance imo is there will be someone going live on Facebook and filming it using their phone.
Good man. Thanks for volunteering.
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There'll probably be loads of sites advertising it but come KO they won't have a stream as no TV channels are showing the game live. Only chance imo is there will be someone going live on Facebook and filming it using their phone.
I've seen a game like that on Periscope. Not sure how they do it... they must have a phone battery the size of their head.
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Is it likely that there will be any streams tonight?
You have a private message ;)
Any chance of one for me:-)
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Is it likely that there will be any streams tonight?
You have a private message ;)
Any chance of one for me:-)
I feel left out. Why don't I ever get private messages?! ;-)
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I've been looking forward to the game since Saturday night, a chance to watch the lads after the blackout of the Rotherham game but now just discovered it's not being televised. I was sure somebody said tonight's game would be on TV.
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There'll probably be loads of sites advertising it but come KO they won't have a stream as no TV channels are showing the game live. Only chance imo is there will be someone going live on Facebook and filming it using their phone.
I've seen a game like that on Periscope. Not sure how they do it... they must have a phone battery the size of their head.
Someone was doing parts of the Rotherham game that way. I guess a battery would last at least 45 mins on video and change to a full one at HT.
Won't be long before the club twig though, if loads of fans already know i'm sure they do as well, and it will be piss easy to work out where they are filming from so I assume it will be a polite please stop followed by a less polite leaving the ground if they don't.
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These are the live games so there will be streams for these, there won't be a stream for any others.
Sat 20th August Derby (Away) 17:30
Sun 11th Sept Nott Forest (home) 13:15
Sat 24th Sept Newcastle (home) 17:30
Sat 15th Oct Wolves (home) 17:30
Sun 30th Oct Birmingham (Away) 12:00
Fri 18th Nov Brighton (Away) 19:45
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Can someone please tell me what time the Holte Suite will be open this afternoon??
Cheers
Oh and how about for a Saturday 15:00 ko
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From the OS
Tonight will be another memorable evening for Huddersfield’s Joe Lolley.
The Villa fanatic arrives in B6 as a focal part of the Yorkshire side’s attack.
He’s enjoyed an impressive rise up the football pyramid - jumping from Conference Premier to the Championship in January 2014.
Lolley netted 88 goals in 83 games for Midlands Combination Premier side Littleton before shining at the World University and College games.
Non-league Kidderminster Harriers snapped up his signature in the summer of 2013 before Huddersfield came calling six months later. And he’s not looked back since.
Despite his affection for the Villans, the right-sided attacker is clearly focussed on securing three points for David Wagner’s Town.
Lolley is a boyhood Villa fan after being introduced to the claret and blue tradition by his dad Martyn.
And he says father and son will be rooting for the opposition at Villa Park for one night only.
He said: “Tonight will be massive for me.
“It’ll also be huge for my family - a big moment for them and myself.
“It’ll be a bit surreal walking out onto to the pitch looking out into the stands instead of the other way round.
“It’s something I’ve been looking forward to since the fixtures came out. I can’t wait.
“My friends will be in the Villa end. My dad, who is a Villa supporter, will be supporting Huddersfield tonight.”
Lolley and the Terriers have started the season in fine form.
They saw off Brentford 2-1 at home on the opening day before recording an eye-catching victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday.
Over 3,000 Town fans made the journey to the North East – this followed a record opening day crowd at the John Smith’s Stadium a week earlier.
And Lolley is hoping the atmosphere among the supporters and in the dressing room could prove the difference against Villa this evening.
He explained: “The mood in our camp is very positive.
“We knew we had a tough start to the league campaign against two good teams so to come out with six points is great.
“We approached both games differently tactically and we performed the way we wanted to.
“So to come out with two good performances and two good results is perfect.
“We had just over 3,000 at Newcastle. It was a good turnout. They were really loud there.
“We know we’ll be backed in numbers at Villa Park.
“The fans are getting behind us and that helps, especially somewhere like Newcastle where they had 50,000 odd there.
“To see 3,000 of your fans travel and making a lot of noise and louder than the home fans.
“It gives all the players a boost before and during the game.”
Villa head into the clash on the back of mixed results – a narrow loss at Sheffield Wednesday followed up by a comprehensive victory over Rotherham on Saturday.
As someone who has been in and around the second tier for over two years, Lolley is confident Roberto Di Matteo’s men can have a successful 2016/17.
He added: “I think overall they’ve signed some really good players, especially for the division and adding to the quality they’ve already got especially going forward.
“They’ve just added some players at the back who will bring a lot of experience and qualities.
“I think overall they’re looking like they’ve got a good team and squad.
“This season I think they’ll do well.”
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Can't wait for tonight.Missed Rotherham,working.Unfortunately everytime I give up my ST we tend to win.I've literally seen us win about 6 times in about 3 years,all the other occasions I've been at the grimestone.
Love the first games in the sunshine,a packed Villa Park,the blind optimism and hope radiant.
First time in the Bartons for about 5 years tonight.I tend to do the Swan and Mitre prematch,after getting off the train.However,all my oppo's are holidaying,so I'm off with a workmate for a few Ubu's.Another change,back in the Holte with my ST for the first time since 1995.The perks of a 15 year old not knowing he's so so lucky to be attending,even if it is in the "uncool" Family Stand.He wore us down eventually,but I'm going to miss the Trinity.
I think it's going to be tight tonight.Frequently there's a team that really overachieves in this league.I think Huddersfield could be the one that comes from nowhere.2-2 ...after being behind.UTV
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There'll probably be loads of sites advertising it but come KO they won't have a stream as no TV channels are showing the game live. Only chance imo is there will be someone going live on Facebook and filming it using their phone.
I've seen a game like that on Periscope. Not sure how they do it... they must have a phone battery the size of their head.
Someone was doing parts of the Rotherham game that way. I guess a battery would last at least 45 mins on video and change to a full one at HT.
Won't be long before the club twig though, if loads of fans already know i'm sure they do as well, and it will be piss easy to work out where they are filming from so I assume it will be a polite please stop followed by a less polite leaving the ground if they don't.
The image quality on Saturday from the phone was better than the usual streams. The only negative was the number of people leaving and returning to their seats during the game.
Cheers, for the game list, PWS.
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4-0. We're going to run riot. The Holte booming.
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Well if anyone were to find a link for a working stream, I would appreciate a PM (however I agree it's almost definitely not going to happen as no channel wants to show Villa- Huddersfield on a Tuesday night)
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I just literally bumped into their team. They are stopping at the Holiday Inn across the road from work and were strolling past The Railway as I crossed over.
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I just literally bumped into their team. They are stopping at the Holiday Inn across the road from work and were strolling past The Railway as I crossed over.
Did you cripple a few of them, just to make sure?
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Well if anyone were to find a link for a working stream, I would appreciate a PM (however I agree it's almost definitely not going to happen as no channel wants to show Villa- Huddersfield on a Tuesday night)
The club should show it on AVTV.
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While it would be great for overseas fans etc, it would be daft for the club to show live games, especially home games.
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While it would be great for overseas fans etc, it would be daft for the club to show live games, especially home games.
I'm fairy sure that they can't any way, as Sky have the rights to all live games.
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While it would be great for overseas fans etc, it would be daft for the club to show live games, especially home games.
I'm fairy sure that they can't any way, as Sky have the rights to all live games.
Chelsea TV always show their PL games an hour after they've finished.
As for the Championship, I doubt very much Sky have sold the rights to many/any the territories outside the UK. The Championship is of no interest to them other than stopping their competition potentially cleaning up on non-gloryhunting subscribers.
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How many games do you think we'll get to see on telly this season then?
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How many games do you think we'll get to see on telly this season then?
Based on current trend, every two to three weeks, about 20 ?
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15-20 most likely. But it doesn't matter, why would a club show games, especially home games, live online even if they could?
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15-20 most likely. But it doesn't matter, why would a club show games, especially home games, live online even if they could?
I didn't think about that before posting, yes it does seem stupid.
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Don't know if mentioned but the SSN soccer special is an excellent addition to your viewing option.
It starts at 7.30 and shows the goals as they go in, its the Saturday version with added.... a great programme if the right pundits are on.
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Alan Macinally is on tonight so plenty about Villa I would think.
My midweek match nights this season when I'm not there will be laptop and h&v, radio commentary and SSN on mute till we score or our name pops up.Also add a few cans of cheap lager.
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Skol?
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Skol?
Worse than that tonight I'm afraid.
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Skol?
Worse than that tonight I'm afraid.
Skol is excellent - if served under right conditions. That is - in Brazil, on the beach with 30 degrees plus.
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Skol?
Worse than that tonight I'm afraid.
Skol is excellent - if served under right conditions. That is - in Brazil, on the beach with 30 degrees plus.
How about Galahad, Aldis finest?
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Any Channel 5 highlights later?
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Skol?
Worse than that tonight I'm afraid.
Skol is excellent - if served under right conditions. That is - in Brazil, on the beach with 30 degrees plus.
How about Galahad, Aldis finest?
Guessing that not having tried it is no disaster. :)
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Skol?
Worse than that tonight I'm afraid.
Skol is excellent - if served under right conditions. That is - in Brazil, on the beach with 30 degrees plus.
How about Galahad, Aldis finest?
Guessing that not having tried it is no disaster. :)
At £1.99 for 4,at 4%,its an ideal midweek chiller to accompany the football in front of the tellybox.
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Any Channel 5 highlights later?
No mate
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Don't forget. TUSCANS STARTS THE MATCH THREAD.
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any radio links tonight?
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Same team says os tweet
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I listened on uktvsportsradio on Saturday, try that maybe.
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Don't forget. TUSCANS STARTS THE MATCH THREAD.
Too bloody right he does!
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any radio links tonight?
On radio WM on DAB but no idea how to get it.
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I think I will try start the Match Thread for once.
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any radio links tonight?
On radio WM on DAB but no idea how to get it.
Freeview channel 722 is broadcasting the match