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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Legion on March 05, 2017, 09:31:43 AM
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Connect 4?
Tuesday 7.3.17
7.45pm KO
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Tougher game than the last few, they were really good at Villa Park. No one scores for us except JK. 1-1.
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I disagree they were really good at VP, they werent in it for an hour and got the luckiest of all equalisers. That said we'll do well to get a point, 1-1. Oh and I'm going and get to visit Stalybridge Station Bar, real ale and steak pies, hhhhmmmm.
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I disagree they were really good at VP, they werent in it for an hour and got the luckiest of all equalisers. That said we'll do well to get a point, 1-1. Oh and I'm going and get to visit Stalybridge Station Bar, real ale and steak pies, hhhhmmmm.
If you get there early enough there is a good pub at every stop between there and Huddersfield.
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By all accounts Newcastle were more than a bit fortunate last night. Three goals with 24% possession.
Huddersfield know how to hold onto the ball, we don't. Could be a long night spent chasing. Comfortable win for the team in Coventry colours I imagine.
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I disagree they were really good at VP, they werent in it for an hour and got the luckiest of all equalisers. That said we'll do well to get a point, 1-1. Oh and I'm going and get to visit Stalybridge Station Bar, real ale and steak pies, hhhhmmmm.
If you get there early enough there is a good pub at every stop between there and Huddersfield.
Unfortunately not, only time for the trail at Stalybridge and Huddersfield itself. Hope Valley was good on Saturday though....oh the advantages of being a northern based Villa fan.
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By all accounts Newcastle were more than a bit fortunate last night. Three goals with 24% possession.
Huddersfield know how to hold onto the ball, we don't. Could be a long night spent chasing. Comfortable win for the team in Coventry colours I imagine.
Agree with this. Can imagine it being 2-0 to them and a need for us to bounce back against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday to ensure heads don't drop in the style of our January slump.
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If we had a full squad available I'd fancy our chances, but with two more injuries yesterday it looks like the line-up will pick itself - the eleven who finished the game yesterday - and we'll struggle to have any options from the bench. I'd take a draw right now.
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Tougher game than the last few, they were really good at Villa Park. No one scores for us except JK. 1-1.
They were absolute shite and should have been four or five down without a hint of exaggeration.
Best kind of result for them as far as we're concerned. Plenty of effort going into a big game, which they lose in demoralising fashion.
It will be tougher, I agree. First goal.is absolutely key. If we get it, we stand a good chance of winning.
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This will be their 3rd tough game in 7 days, I know we have had only one extra days rest, but you cant really say ours have been as tough as theirs. Also their keeper went off injured on Saturday, might not be available. The replacement has had 2 stinkers in his last 2 appearances according to the beeb commentary.
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Johnstone
McCafu
Chester
Beckenbaker
Taylor
Jedi
Hourihane
Angela
Amavi
Kod
Albert
Bunn
Mad Tom
Micah
Bree
AN Other (Calder)
AN Other (Sellars)
Davis
Is Lyden injured
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is there an outside chance we might be seeing our next manager on Tuesday?
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Think this is the end of the run, we'll be outbattled and outrun. We haven't gelled yet. 2-1
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is there an outside chance we might be seeing our next manager on Tuesday?
Is Rowett covering it for local radio?
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Huddersfield put a lot into that Newcastle game the fact they got beat could either spur them on or knock the stuffing out of them.
If I was Bruce I would use our new confidence, get at them early on and try and take the lead. Last week might have been a bit fortunate but gives us some momentum for two tough games in a row, for me 4 points would be a good return this week.
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I'd be more confident if we didn't have so many players out so i'd take a draw.
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I fancy us to get a result albeit probably not a great performance
Team picks itself
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Not sure that we should be giving Bruce the excuse about players out, how many of the unavailable s would make much difference to the first 11?
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I'm not a massive fan of Bruce (as our manager. Seems like a nice fella) but Hogan, Green, and possibly Bacuna would all be in the first XI. The others would be among the first picks from the bench.
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I'm not a massive fan of Bruce (as our manager. Seems like a nice fella) but Hogan, Green, and possibly Bacuna would all be in the first XI. The others would be among the first picks from the bench.
Hogan has shown absoloutely nothing in the games so far and does not look like he can play with Kodija and Bacuna is crap.
Green looks promising.
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Was hoping to get to this one, as it isn't far and could combine it with a work visit. Sadly I will be in Dublin talking to potato farmers instead.
I think we will win it 1-0 . Hourihane goal first half then a 15% possession backs against the wall last 40 minutes.
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Having that many players out does limit our options. We can't really afford to lose many more players.
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I'm not a massive fan of Bruce (as our manager. Seems like a nice fella) but Hogan, Green, and possibly Bacuna would all be in the first XI. The others would be among the first picks from the bench.
Hogan has shown absoloutely nothing in the games so far and does not look like he can play with Kodija and Bacuna is crap.
Green looks promising.
Hogan has played, what, 3 games? And if Green passes the Chicago approval test, then that's 20% of the outfield players that could have made us better.
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Yep, too early to write off Hogan.
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We'll almost certainly be missing 8 midfielders/attackers from the squad, that would hurt any side.
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Yep, too early to write off Hogan.
Yes. I thought he looked very promising in the Forest game.
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Not sure that we should be giving Bruce the excuse about players out, how many of the unavailable s would make much difference to the first 11?
If teams only ever played with the same players every week for every minute, you might have a point.
As it is, we've got 2 strikers fit out of 6 (one of who is a kid), and Bruce's top three picks for the left wing position injured. Of course that makes a difference, regardless of your opinion of the individual players.
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Bach a is not crap.
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My typing is though , meant Bacuna!
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Bach a is not crap.
Agreed, he was an excellent composer.
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Bruce will have close to his best X1 available.
None of the players that are out would be like Kane out for spuds for example.
Despite the absentees our Bench will probably be stronger than Huddersfield.
It's a tough game but hardly David and Goliath.
Well it shouldn't be.
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Bruce will have close to his best X1 available.
None of the players that are out would be like Kane out for spuds for example.
Despite the absentees our Bench will probably be stronger than Huddersfield.
It's a tough game but hardly David and Goliath.
Well it shouldn't be.
No, that's true. But then no struggle ever is in your eyes.
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Bruce will have close to his best X1 available.
None of the players that are out would be like Kane out for spuds for example.
Despite the absentees our Bench will probably be stronger than Huddersfield.
It's a tough game but hardly David and Goliath.
Well it shouldn't be.
No, that's true. But then no struggle ever is in your eyes.
No idea what you are on about mate, I am posting about a game. No need for personalising it.
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Tomorrow night the U23s play the Doghesds away. Will wait for the team sheet with interest to see who is picked in our U23, and who is left out. Think SB said he will be going to have a look. So a chance for some to impress him.
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Tomorrow night the U23s play the Doghesds away. Will wait for the team sheet with interest to see who is picked in our U23, and who is left out. Think SB said he will be going to have a look. So a chance for some to impress him.
AVFC TV again? free?
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Totally agree mate, well said! ;-)
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1-1.
It's amazing to think how much we battered Huddersfield in the first hour at VP in August and they are so high in the table and we are where we are.
Tough game this, one where we'll probably have a low amount of possession but I'd hardly say their defence is watertight, they have conceded 1 more goal than we have this season so fancy us to sneak one at some point.
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2-0 win, Kodjia and Chester, easy peasy.
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Four wins on the bounce for the first time since, er, ...um....a long time!
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Four wins on the bounce for the first time since, er, ...um....a long time!
December 2009.
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Bach a is not crap.
Agreed, he was an excellent composer.
Unlike Leandro who failed to conduct himself well in his last performance.
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Bruce will have close to his best X1 available.
None of the players that are out would be like Kane out for spuds for example.
Despite the absentees our Bench will probably be stronger than Huddersfield.
It's a tough game but hardly David and Goliath.
Well it shouldn't be.
Yep. As it stands, we're only really missing Andre Green from what would be the starting XI. It's the bench that is going to be considerably weakened. I think Amavi will start on the left meaning a bench of:
Bunn, Bree, Richards, Elphick Davis and .....
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I will be travelling on my own to this from Manchester - I do not have a ticket but was able to buy on the door at Barnsley (last time I was in the North when game on)
Any ideas where people are drinking pre match?
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Bruce will have close to his best X1 available.
None of the players that are out would be like Kane out for spuds for example.
Despite the absentees our Bench will probably be stronger than Huddersfield.
It's a tough game but hardly David and Goliath.
Well it shouldn't be.
Yep. As it stands, we're only really missing Andre Green from what would be the starting XI. It's the bench that is going to be considerably weakened. I think Amavi will start on the left meaning a bench of:
Bunn, Bree, Richards, Elphick Davis and .....
I'd presume a couple out of the U23's. Possibly Mckirdy and Sellars.
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Just to recap
De Laet
Kozak - Both for season
Bjork
Hogan
Flabby
RHM
Grealish
Green
Gardner - all 1-4 weeks atm
Anyone I missed?
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Plus Bacuna for the next 4 games
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Bruce will have close to his best X1 available.
None of the players that are out would be like Kane out for spuds for example.
Despite the absentees our Bench will probably be stronger than Huddersfield.
It's a tough game but hardly David and Goliath.
Well it shouldn't be.
Yep. As it stands, we're only really missing Andre Green from what would be the starting XI. It's the bench that is going to be considerably weakened. I think Amavi will start on the left meaning a bench of:
Bunn, Bree, Richards, Elphick Davis and .....
I'd presume a couple out of the U23's. Possibly Mckirdy and Sellars.
Calder maybe? I think he's left footed which we're probably going to be short of.
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Bugger
Just rang Huddersfield ticket office - all our sold out and no opportunity to buy on the night for away end
Any suggestions
Anyone have a spare I could buy?
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There was a spare in this thread if you want to drop them a pm.
http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=57100.0
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0-0
I'd take that.
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Guessing the run comes to a halt tonight. Expect Huddersfield to win by the odd goal, but would take a draw.
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Guessing the run comes to a halt tonight. Expect Huddersfield to win by the odd goal, but would take a draw.
If you think we are playing tonight, you might need to cut down on your metal intake, with specific reference to lead, me old mucker.
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Just to recap
De Laet
Kozak - Both for season
Bjork
Hogan
Flabby
RHM
Grealish
Green
Gardner - all 1-4 weeks atm
Anyone I missed?
Steer's out for the season as well isn't he and I think Lyden is injured also. At least 6 senior players are out on loan as well.
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Guessing the run comes to a halt tonight. Expect Huddersfield to win by the odd goal, but would take a draw.
If you think we are playing tonight, you might need to cut down on your metal intake, with specific reference to lead, me old mucker.
Yep you're probably right. Blame it on being too early on a Monday!
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Bugger
Just rang Huddersfield ticket office - all our sold out and no opportunity to buy on the night for away end
Any suggestions
Anyone have a spare I could buy?
From AVFC twitter:
🎟️ Tickets still available for #HUDAVL. Buy on phone at 0333 323 1874, in person at VP or online: bit.ly/2maHEgx. Collection only.
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Bugger
Just rang Huddersfield ticket office - all our sold out and no opportunity to buy on the night for away end
Any suggestions
Anyone have a spare I could buy?
From AVFC twitter:
🎟️ Tickets still available for #HUDAVL. Buy on phone at 0333 323 1874, in person at VP or online: bit.ly/2maHEgx. Collection only.
en route to VPO to collect
Apparently around 100 have been returned happy days
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Bugger
Just rang Huddersfield ticket office - all our sold out and no opportunity to buy on the night for away end
Any suggestions
Anyone have a spare I could buy?
From AVFC twitter:
🎟️ Tickets still available for #HUDAVL. Buy on phone at 0333 323 1874, in person at VP or online: bit.ly/2maHEgx. Collection only.
Thanks buddy
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Just got a ticket
After all that kerfuffle we will now predictably lose 10-0 :-\
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I'm going for a 1-1 draw.
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Just to recap
De Laet
Kozak - Both for season
Bjork
Hogan
Flabby
RHM
Grealish
Green
Gardner - all 1-4 weeks atm
Anyone I missed?
Steer's out for the season as well isn't he and I think Lyden is injured also. At least 6 senior players are out on loan as well.
Just to recap
De Laet
Kozak - Both for season
Bjork
Hogan
Flabby
RHM
Grealish
Green
Gardner - all 1-4 weeks atm
Anyone I missed?
...plus Jed Steer..
Also injured (long term but on the verge of a return) : Oscar Borg & Joonas Sundman
Add to that all our Loan Players:
Gollini...Sanchez...Sissoko...Vertout..Tschibola...Gil...McCormack.....among that lot ( injured & loanees ) there's almost an entire squad!........Godzvilla!
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Interesting read here (http://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/103914/town-aston-villa) on a Huddersfield forum. They'll really be up for the game tomorrow as anything less than a win and they can kiss goodbye to catching Brighton for an automatic place.
I'm going for a 1-1 draw with us scoring first.
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Newcastle fans dont half love to make posts about them.
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Get Oakes back in nets, its a cock waving contest!
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Quite refreshing reading that in that no one is slagging us off for a change. Talking football and that's it. V refreshing.
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Newcastle fans dont half love to make posts about them.
They desperately want to be loved. It's embarrassing to watch.
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I sense a hard fought 1-1...
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Decent team and will be a tough test but we need to keep the run going, 1-1 for me too.
A draw is a good result, Kodjia to score.
UTV!
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is there an outside chance we might be seeing our next manager on Tuesday?
Is Rowett covering it for local radio?
We didn't take him last time out and he was interviewed for the job at the Belfry so why would we take him now ?
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Team picks itself really, any injuries and we will be in trouble. Could do with pressing up high and not letting Mooy run the game from deep. Fancy Hourihane to score, came close a few times at the weekend, granted against the worst side in the division. 1-1, think Huddersfield will be a bit nervous.
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Gone for a H'field win for this one. We'll pick worselves up etc, etc. And we will.
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is there an outside chance we might be seeing our next manager on Tuesday?
Is Rowett covering it for local radio?
We didn't take him last time out and he was interviewed for the job at the Belfry so why would we take him now ?
He's British, out of work, his sides play a certain style of football and used to manage our cross city rivals. Ticks most of the boxes.
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Interesting read here (http://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/103914/town-aston-villa) on a Huddersfield forum. They'll really be up for the game tomorrow as anything less than a win and they can kiss goodbye to catching Brighton for an automatic place.
I'm going for a 1-1 draw with us scoring first.
My favourite thread title on their forum is "Cheap Kitchen Units in Sheffield"
2-1 Villa
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My kitchen thread, is bigger than this, is bigger than this....
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Decent team Huddersfield and I do like their manager. But I think we are well in with a chance of winning it despite our ever increasing injury list. The team is coming together nicely at last and seem to be getting to grips with the whole expectation thing about playing for the Villa. Tight game tonight and I think we can win this 2-1. Kodja & Hourihane.
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Hate to be the prophet of doom, but think our mini run will come to an end. I've been impressed with them when I have seen them, I think they will over run us as SB will set us up to be defensive...but im usually wrong so who knows.
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I think we'll play well going forward, but eventually get worn down by their high-tempo passing game, expect to see them have 70%+ of the ball. 2-1 defeat.
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Hate to be the prophet of doom, but think our mini run will come to an end. I've been impressed with them when I have seen them, I think they will over run us as SB will set us up to be defensive...but im usually wrong so who knows.
It's all about opinions. In my opinion your wrong.
2-1 to the mighty Villa. Less of this defeatist stuff eh guys??
#fight like lions.
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I hope you are right mate. Be a good test to see how much we have improved.
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I'd like to see us get at them now the relegation threat has receded. I cant see it mind, think Brucie will set up defensively and hope to pinch one.
I'd take a draw.
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I can't make this unfortunately, which is a pity as the ground is walking distance from my house (I can hear the crowd on matchday if the wind's in the right direction).
However...a few tips for any real ale fans as this is probably your best trip of the season. Pity it's not a Saturday fixture. (Note that this advice is unsuitable for those who want somewhere for a 'sing song'. Such behaviour would not be tolerated in these places).
There are two pubs in the station, one at each end. I can't tell you much about the Head of Steam as I haven't been in in years, as the one at the other end, the King's Head, is far superior. Recently restored to something like its Victorian glory. Known locally by its old name, the Station Tavern. Ten ales, all good, between £2.50 and £3.00. I recommend Bradfield Farmers Blonde. Taylor's Landlord is also a regular. One of the guests is generally from Pictish.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/1128/kings-head-huddersfield)
200 yards from there, the Sportsman. Restored art deco 1930s place. Out of the station you'll see traffic lights in front of you. Turn left, and the pub is just past the railway viaduct. Eight ales, regular is Taylor's Boltmaker. One of the guests is always from Mallinson's, another a porter, most of the others from local breweries. Real cider. Craft beers on keg.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/1222/sportsman-huddersfield)
Five to ten minute walk further is Magic Rock Brewery Tap. Continue past the Sportsman, cross the ring road, and keep straight on past the retail park. Magic Rock is on the right, opposite the church. As you enter their yard, turn right, the Tap is behind the brewery.Large space. Four casks from £2.50. Ten kegs from £5.00. All beer brewed on the premises, and there are windows so you can see into the brewery. I recommend Cannonball (intensely hoppy IPA, 7.4%), or if you like a things bit sweet and interesting, Custard Pie. This is a collab with an Italian brewer. Wheat beer, flavours of banana, vanilla and pecan nuts. 6.7%. They serve 1/3 pints if you want to have a good old sampling session. This place is my local.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/2203/magic-rock-brewery-tap-birkby)
Clicky (https://www.magicrockbrewing.com/tap-room/)
All of the above are about a 20 minute walk from the ground. If you are driving or don't mind shelling out for £5 taxi rides, the Grove is very popular. I don't go there any more as a) the three above fulfil all my beery needs, b) it's further to walk and more importantly c) I fell out with the landlord.
Especially avoid the Cherry Tree (Wetherspoons) and the Vulcan. These are most definitely home pubs. I've seen away fans in the Vulcan with no problem but am told this isn't always the case, if certain local hoolies are in things can turn nasty.
The ones I've recommended you will find to be welcoming with friendly and approachable locals who are happy to talk football with away fans. Decent behaviour is expected though, obviously. Any questions about anywhere else I'm happy to answer, if I can.
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Whatever the result, I hope this is the last time we ever go to Huddersfield Town as underdogs.
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Are we though?
Let's prove to the country that we have turned a corner and get another win in whatever fashion.
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Are we though?
Let's prove to the country that we have turned a corner and get another win in whatever fashion.
I think we are underdogs. We are far below them in the league, with no chance of catching them. We have players out injured and our confidence is brittle.
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I'm not feeling particularly optimistic about our chances. I'd be over the moon with 4-6 points from the next two games but think it's more likely to be 0-1.
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Are we though?
Let's prove to the country that we have turned a corner and get another win in whatever fashion.
I think we are underdogs. We are far below them in the league, with no chance of catching them. We have players out injured and our confidence is brittle.
The bookies have us as underdogs. Huddersfield are about evens, we are more like 3/1.
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I'd snap your hand off for a draw right now. Of course we are the underdogs here - one look at the table clearly shows it to be the case.
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We're away to a side 10 places higher and 20 points ahead of us, there's no way we aren't the underdogs. And that's before taking into account how much of our squad is unavailable.
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I will never see Villa as underdogs to Huddersfield regardless of what division we are in. I take on board that we are below them and a little fragile on the confidence (but gaining some)front and that the bookies have us at 3/1 or whatever but we are still the Villa. We have been through a blip but are still a force because of who we are and shouldn't in anyway feel like an underdog going to Huddersfield.
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I think maybe Underdogs is the wrong word. We're not favourites to win obviously.
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I think maybe Underdogs is the wrong word. We're not favourites to win obviously.
Surely by definition that does make us underdogs for this game?
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I can't make this unfortunately, which is a pity as the ground is walking distance from my house (I can hear the crowd on matchday if the wind's in the right direction).
However...a few tips for any real ale fans as this is probably your best trip of the season. Pity it's not a Saturday fixture. (Note that this advice is unsuitable for those who want somewhere for a 'sing song'. Such behaviour would not be tolerated in these places).
There are two pubs in the station, one at each end. I can't tell you much about the Head of Steam as I haven't been in in years, as the one at the other end, the King's Head, is far superior. Recently restored to something like its Victorian glory. Known locally by its old name, the Station Tavern. Ten ales, all good, between £2.50 and £3.00. I recommend Bradfield Farmers Blonde. Taylor's Landlord is also a regular. One of the guests is generally from Pictish.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/1128/kings-head-huddersfield)
200 yards from there, the Sportsman. Restored art deco 1930s place. Out of the station you'll see traffic lights in front of you. Turn left, and the pub is just past the railway viaduct. Eight ales, regular is Taylor's Boltmaker. One of the guests is always from Mallinson's, another a porter, most of the others from local breweries. Real cider. Craft beers on keg.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/1222/sportsman-huddersfield)
Five to ten minute walk further is Magic Rock Brewery Tap. Continue past the Sportsman, cross the ring road, and keep straight on past the retail park. Magic Rock is on the right, opposite the church. As you enter their yard, turn right, the Tap is behind the brewery.Large space. Four casks from £2.50. Ten kegs from £5.00. All beer brewed on the premises, and there are windows so you can see into the brewery. I recommend Cannonball (intensely hoppy IPA, 7.4%), or if you like a things bit sweet and interesting, Custard Pie. This is a collab with an Italian brewer. Wheat beer, flavours of banana, vanilla and pecan nuts. 6.7%. They serve 1/3 pints if you want to have a good old sampling session. This place is my local.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/2203/magic-rock-brewery-tap-birkby)
Clicky (https://www.magicrockbrewing.com/tap-room/)
All of the above are about a 20 minute walk from the ground. If you are driving or don't mind shelling out for £5 taxi rides, the Grove is very popular. I don't go there any more as a) the three above fulfil all my beery needs, b) it's further to walk and more importantly c) I fell out with the landlord.
Especially avoid the Cherry Tree (Wetherspoons) and the Vulcan. These are most definitely home pubs. I've seen away fans in the Vulcan with no problem but am told this isn't always the case, if certain local hoolies are in things can turn nasty.
The ones I've recommended you will find to be welcoming with friendly and approachable locals who are happy to talk football with away fans. Decent behaviour is expected though, obviously. Any questions about anywhere else I'm happy to answer, if I can.
Hi Pete
any clues on best place to park and food etc
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Since the result is decided by what happens on the pitch (not ancient glories) and predictions are based on what's happened on the pitch in the recent past, then I'd say we're the underdogs. A draw will be a decent result.
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I will never see Villa as underdogs to Huddersfield regardless of what division we are in. I take on board that we are below them and a little fragile on the confidence (but gaining some)front and that the bookies have us at 3/1 or whatever but we are still the Villa. We have been through a blip but are still a force because of who we are and shouldn't in anyway feel like an underdog going to Huddersfield.
Bang on
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I think maybe Underdogs is the wrong word. We're not favourites to win obviously.
Surely by definition that does make us underdogs for this game?
PWS is correct. Here Clampy is using a rhetorical figure of speech, called litotes, which employs ironic understatement to make an affirmation from a negative statement.
It's like saying 'I wouldn't kick her out of bed'. What you are actually saying is that you would pleasure the lady until your knob resembled a plate of shredded beetroot. Litotes (pronounce Lie-TOE-tees].
Anyway, our strike force is not the most prolific in the Championship so I won't be upset with a 0-1.
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I expect it to be a really tough game but i have a feeling we will nick a point 1-1 for me
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I can't make this unfortunately, which is a pity as the ground is walking distance from my house (I can hear the crowd on matchday if the wind's in the right direction).
However...a few tips for any real ale fans as this is probably your best trip of the season. Pity it's not a Saturday fixture. (Note that this advice is unsuitable for those who want somewhere for a 'sing song'. Such behaviour would not be tolerated in these places).
There are two pubs in the station, one at each end. I can't tell you much about the Head of Steam as I haven't been in in years, as the one at the other end, the King's Head, is far superior. Recently restored to something like its Victorian glory. Known locally by its old name, the Station Tavern. Ten ales, all good, between £2.50 and £3.00. I recommend Bradfield Farmers Blonde. Taylor's Landlord is also a regular. One of the guests is generally from Pictish.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/1128/kings-head-huddersfield)
200 yards from there, the Sportsman. Restored art deco 1930s place. Out of the station you'll see traffic lights in front of you. Turn left, and the pub is just past the railway viaduct. Eight ales, regular is Taylor's Boltmaker. One of the guests is always from Mallinson's, another a porter, most of the others from local breweries. Real cider. Craft beers on keg.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/1222/sportsman-huddersfield)
Five to ten minute walk further is Magic Rock Brewery Tap. Continue past the Sportsman, cross the ring road, and keep straight on past the retail park. Magic Rock is on the right, opposite the church. As you enter their yard, turn right, the Tap is behind the brewery.Large space. Four casks from £2.50. Ten kegs from £5.00. All beer brewed on the premises, and there are windows so you can see into the brewery. I recommend Cannonball (intensely hoppy IPA, 7.4%), or if you like a things bit sweet and interesting, Custard Pie. This is a collab with an Italian brewer. Wheat beer, flavours of banana, vanilla and pecan nuts. 6.7%. They serve 1/3 pints if you want to have a good old sampling session. This place is my local.
Clicky (https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIR/2203/magic-rock-brewery-tap-birkby)
Clicky (https://www.magicrockbrewing.com/tap-room/)
All of the above are about a 20 minute walk from the ground. If you are driving or don't mind shelling out for £5 taxi rides, the Grove is very popular. I don't go there any more as a) the three above fulfil all my beery needs, b) it's further to walk and more importantly c) I fell out with the landlord.
Especially avoid the Cherry Tree (Wetherspoons) and the Vulcan. These are most definitely home pubs. I've seen away fans in the Vulcan with no problem but am told this isn't always the case, if certain local hoolies are in things can turn nasty.
The ones I've recommended you will find to be welcoming with friendly and approachable locals who are happy to talk football with away fans. Decent behaviour is expected though, obviously. Any questions about anywhere else I'm happy to answer, if I can.
Hi Pete
any clues on best place to park and food etc
Parking - car park at the stadium is £6, not sure how early it fills up though. There is some off-street parking on St Andrews Road for about a fiver, or you can park in the town centre and walk 20 minutes. Council parking (on street and car parks (apart from multi storeys) are free after 6.00pm. You may also find on on-street place in some areas between the town and the ground. Avoid retail parks, you'd be risking a fine.
I'll add that for those that aren't bothered about quality real ales there is a pub at the ground, the Rope Walk, and the Peacock on Leeds Road is OK. There is also the Gas Club (near the gasometer, believe it or not), £1 day membership, and the last time I was there they were serving pie and peas.
Food - depends on what you want. They sell burgers, hot dogs and various pies in the ground. There is a pub not too far away from the ground on Leeds Road called the Yorkshire Rose that specialises in pizza. Apart from that, in the town centre you can get tapas, Thai, Mexican, Lebanese, Chinese, Eastern European, Persian, Italian. There are a few pretty good cheap noodle places. And a Nandos. For curry, La Las, Nawaab are pretty good, Chilli Lounge very good. I like Shama Balti on Bradford Road, about a mile from the ground.
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I think maybe Underdogs is the wrong word. We're not favourites to win obviously.
Surely by definition that does make us underdogs for this game?
PWS is correct. Here Clampy is using a rhetorical figure of speech, called litotes, which employs ironic understatement to make an affirmation from a negative statement.
It's like saying 'I wouldn't kick her out of bed'. What you are actually saying is that you would pleasure the lady until your knob resembled a plate of shredded beetroot. Litotes (pronounce Lie-TOE-tees].
Anyway, our strike force is not the most prolific in the Championship so I won't be upset with a 0-1.
French English education is so liberal these days! Your students will carry colourful metaphors and similes with them for life.
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Cuddly little Terriers 1 - Villa Fighting Like Lions 2
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I think maybe Underdogs is the wrong word. We're not favourites to win obviously.
Surely by definition that does make us underdogs for this game?
PWS is correct. Here Clampy is using a rhetorical figure of speech, called litotes, which employs ironic understatement to make an affirmation from a negative statement.
It's like saying 'I wouldn't kick her out of bed'. What you are actually saying is that you would pleasure the lady until your knob resembled a plate of shredded beetroot. Litotes (pronounce Lie-TOE-tees].
Anyway, our strike force is not the most prolific in the Championship so I won't be upset with a 0-1.
This is why I love H&V- can you imagine a knuckledragger understanding the above. All you would get is a blank stare and some dribble.
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I think maybe Underdogs is the wrong word. We're not favourites to win obviously.
Surely by definition that does make us underdogs for this game?
PWS is correct. Here Clampy is using a rhetorical figure of speech, called litotes, which employs ironic understatement to make an affirmation from a negative statement.
It's like saying 'I wouldn't kick her out of bed'. What you are actually saying is that you would pleasure the lady until your knob resembled a plate of shredded beetroot. Litotes (pronounce Lie-TOE-tees].
Anyway, our strike force is not the most prolific in the Championship so I won't be upset with a 0-1.
Or "You are prevented from pleasuring the lady until your knob resembled a plate of shredded beetroot. Lil-Lets (pronounced Lill - Lets]".
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Funnily enough, have ended up parking opposite the Vulcan!
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I voted for a draw, but our current form is better than theirs and I love an underdog - so 1-3 to the Villa! Conor, Kod and Chester