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Title: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on May 06, 2018, 11:42:03 AM
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Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 06, 2018, 11:43:10 AM
That’s not a bad second string.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 11:43:14 AM
Much stronger team than I was expecting.

SB is there aswell which is good to see.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on May 06, 2018, 11:55:35 AM
There are more riot police and vans off Lambeth Bridge than when we play at the Sty.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on May 06, 2018, 11:56:19 AM
No terry, snodgrass, Grealish or Grabban.

Perfect !
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on May 06, 2018, 11:56:43 AM
There are more riot police and vans off Lambeth Bridge than when we play at the Sty.

They're to make sure you behave yourself.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on May 06, 2018, 11:57:14 AM
No terry, snodgrass, Grealish or Grabban.

Perfect !

All on the bench so could be used at any time.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on May 06, 2018, 11:57:51 AM
There are more riot police and vans off Lambeth Bridge than when we play at the Sty.

They're to make sure you behave yourself.

They were putting full riot gear on. Bum stew in the Met this arvo.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on May 06, 2018, 11:59:27 AM
There are more riot police and vans off Lambeth Bridge than when we play at the Sty.

They're to make sure you behave yourself.

They were putting full riot gear on. Bum stew in the Met this arvo.

It's your reputation. Safety first.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 12:03:20 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/993078829311774721/video/1

Tribute to the Scottish Cafu
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 12:04:21 PM
Decent line up and strong bench if needed. Pretty happy with that.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on May 06, 2018, 12:13:03 PM
Big chance for Onomah to push for a starting place in the play offs.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 06, 2018, 12:18:58 PM
I hope Johnstone isn’t injured.  I would’ve expected to see him on the bench at least.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 12:22:06 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/993078829311774721/video/1

Tribute to the Scottish Cafu

That's brilliant.

I can't believe there is absolute zero coverage of our game today. Utter nonsense.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 12:28:09 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/993078829311774721/video/1

Tribute to the Scottish Cafu

That's brilliant.

I can't believe there is absolute zero coverage of our game today. Utter nonsense.

On the official site 'Match Pack', they said it's being shown. If not, that's another poor showing by avtv. They've been pretty shit this season with numerous games being promised, and at the last minute, not shown.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 12:29:04 PM
I spoke too soon. It's being shown, and I'm currently watching James Chester running around....wearing black shorts??
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on May 06, 2018, 12:31:55 PM
That’s not a bad second string.

Well, half a second string.

This makes Chester an ever present for the season, should he last the 90 minutes I think. Great going.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2018, 12:32:27 PM
Just had to drive near the sty to pick up something from Cambabest. Feel quite dirty now.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: clash city rocker on May 06, 2018, 12:32:33 PM
I spoke too soon. It's being shown, and I'm currently watching James Chester running around....wearing black shorts??

It's non uniform day today.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AsTallAsLions on May 06, 2018, 12:33:38 PM
Today would be a great day for Kodjia to find his scoring boots again. Just in time for the tickly bit
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 12:33:42 PM
Indeed they are, cheers Axl.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on May 06, 2018, 12:35:28 PM
The right team I think, giving who needs protecting a rest and those who need momentum a run-out.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 12:38:24 PM
Ipswich beating Boro.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 12:40:08 PM
Indeed they are, cheers Axl.

Enjoy, mate!
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 06, 2018, 12:45:15 PM
Decent second string.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 12:46:12 PM
Game seems to be living up to its billing as a non-event
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 12:46:36 PM
Blues beating Fulham
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on May 06, 2018, 12:53:44 PM
In amongst the born again Dogheads in sunny Bewdley I find myself in pub watching Elphick and Bacuna trying to play football again.
Then Derby score.
Then Small Heath score.
FML.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: clash city rocker on May 06, 2018, 01:00:09 PM
In amongst the born again Dogheads in sunny Bewdley I find myself in pub watching Elphick and Bacuna trying to play football again.
Then Derby score.
Then Small Heath score.
FML.

I'm in Bewdley with villa only mates.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 01:00:24 PM
Penalty to Millwall
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:00:40 PM
One of those final days where our game is just an irrelevance.

Reminds me of 2011 when even though I was at VP watching us beat Liverpool I spent most of the second half glued to the phone watching the scores constantly changing and SHA eventually going down.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 01:00:53 PM
Millwall penalty.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:01:01 PM
Millwall 1-0 if anyone cares.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 01:01:10 PM
1-0 to them
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 01:01:42 PM
Penalty to Millwall. Against Lansbury, I think.

1-0 to them
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 01:02:05 PM
Bloody hell they play a song when they score  :-[
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on May 06, 2018, 01:02:23 PM
Every goal has gone the wrong way pretty much.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:03:12 PM
Every goal has gone the wrong way pretty much.

Boro losing so if that stays the same and Derby score another we'd play them over two legs.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: shipscat on May 06, 2018, 01:03:57 PM
Never a penalty...

We'd have been livid if the game mattered!
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: berneboy on May 06, 2018, 01:05:21 PM
Penalty to Millwall. Against Lansbury, I think.

1-0 to them

BBC says against Mile
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on May 06, 2018, 01:05:53 PM
In amongst the born again Dogheads in sunny Bewdley I find myself in pub watching Elphick and Bacuna trying to play football again.
Then Derby score.
Then Small Heath score.
FML.

I'm in Bewdley with villa only mates.

Which pub?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on May 06, 2018, 01:05:56 PM
lads I'll take a PM if anyone has a brook?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 01:07:35 PM
lads I'll take a PM if anyone has a brook?

Are you in the UK or abroad mate?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on May 06, 2018, 01:09:41 PM
lads I'll take a PM if anyone has a brook?

Are you in the UK or abroad mate?

Ireland but have the Hola VPN so should be able to access a UK link
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 06, 2018, 01:13:02 PM
Every goal has gone the wrong way pretty much.

Boro losing so if that stays the same and Derby score another we'd play them over two legs.

I did think a lot of people were quick to pile onto the boro bus. I'd much rather Derby. Tiny is just the man to help Fulham keep their play-off record intact.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 01:13:56 PM
lads I'll take a PM if anyone has a brook?

Are you in the UK or abroad mate?

Ireland but have the Hola VPN so should be able to access a UK link

PM sent mate. Let me know if it works.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:15:33 PM
2-0 SHA. Safe as houses.

I'll put on my Ads accent: Fulham look mince.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 01:15:40 PM
Blues 2-0 up against Fulham so looks like it'll be Fulham in the play-offs & Cardiff promoted
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 01:16:15 PM
Rags 2 up
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: clash city rocker on May 06, 2018, 01:16:23 PM
In amongst the born again Dogheads in sunny Bewdley I find myself in pub watching Elphick and Bacuna trying to play football again.
Then Derby score.
Then Small Heath score.
FML.

I'm in Bewdley with villa only mates.

Which pub?

Just left the mug house and off to Stourport now...fuck knows why !! If you'require in HR''s I'll tell you now the beers shot and you do get a couple of fat Dogheads in their.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 01:17:42 PM
Fulham probably in the playoffs now. Blues showing that Fulham can be beaten, however.

Was hoping this would be the year that Blues started their journey to back where they belong.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on May 06, 2018, 01:19:07 PM
Special mention to Oh no ma! Very poor
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on May 06, 2018, 01:21:09 PM
In amongst the born again Dogheads in sunny Bewdley I find myself in pub watching Elphick and Bacuna trying to play football again.
Then Derby score.
Then Small Heath score.
FML.

I'm in Bewdley with villa only mates.

Which pub?

Just left the mug house and off to Stourport now...fuck knows why !! If you'require in HR''s I'll tell you now the beers shot and you do get a couple of fat Dogheads in their.

Guinness is passable. The scores are shit though but the customers seem ok which isn't always the case. And yes, there are 2 fat dogheads in here.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mr underhill on May 06, 2018, 01:21:32 PM
poor collectively- lots of possession and nothing else. Need momentum! ( not that kind)
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2018, 01:21:55 PM
Fulham blowing up in the wrong match.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on May 06, 2018, 01:22:42 PM
Proper end of season. That said, we've cut them open a few times and should have done better.

Their long hoof has created a minute of us not clearing the ball, soft penalty, but there was a push on ours before I thought.

Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 06, 2018, 01:24:01 PM
How are Cardiff 2nd? They’re rubbish, football from the dark ages.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mr underhill on May 06, 2018, 01:28:12 PM
so what does that make us in 4th?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 01:28:59 PM
After the first ten minutes I thought we looked in complete control but after the penalty we look as poor as them. Onamah should have buried his chance but hit it like a 3 year old girl.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 01:43:44 PM
Only Chester and Hutton looking like they're up for it today. Everybody else piss poor.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:44:33 PM
Derby 2-0 so we now play them unless Boro score.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Alinushavfc on May 06, 2018, 01:45:05 PM
so what does that make us in 4th?

That's the spirit.

Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 01:45:29 PM
Only Chester and Hutton looking like they're up for it today. Everybody else piss poor.

It's a drab team performance so far. What on earth has Hogan been doing all match besides one burst into the box?

Derby go 2-0 up
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2018, 01:48:13 PM
Every goal has gone the wrong way pretty much.

Boro losing so if that stays the same and Derby score another we'd play them over two legs.

I did think a lot of people were quick to pile onto the boro bus. I'd much rather Derby. Tiny is just the man to help Fulham keep their play-off record intact.


Completely agree.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AsTallAsLions on May 06, 2018, 01:52:46 PM
Worrying.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:52:47 PM
Burton scored, amazing story if they stay up.

They're always good value for taking points off SHA aswell.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 06, 2018, 01:54:07 PM
Come on Burton.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 06, 2018, 01:56:21 PM
What’s going on Barca Wanderers are losing 3-0 to Sunderland.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 06, 2018, 01:56:56 PM
3-0 Derby.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mr underhill on May 06, 2018, 01:57:10 PM
is it too early to say that Kodjia looks a shadow of his former self?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on May 06, 2018, 01:57:29 PM
What’s going on Barca Wanderers are losing 3-0 to Sunderland.
Taking it easy ready for their assault on the premier league title.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 06, 2018, 01:58:52 PM
This is good momentum for Derby.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on May 06, 2018, 01:59:32 PM
I have to agree that Kodjia's looked a bit motley for someone nearing full fitness.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 02:01:05 PM
'Boro equalise so go back above Derby
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on May 06, 2018, 02:02:10 PM
'Boro equalise so go back above Derby

Didn't want that.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 02:02:30 PM
Grabban, Snodgrass & Grealish coming on
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 06, 2018, 02:02:48 PM
I’m not sure now to be honest.  Derby certainly got some momentum.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 02:03:39 PM
'Boro equalise so go back above Derby

Didn't want that.

I think they'll suit us, mate. And Fulham will suit a Derby team getting a bit of momentum.

Derby in the final for us.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Monty on May 06, 2018, 02:03:52 PM
I'm not all that bothered out of Derby and Boro - if we can beat or lose to one we can beat or lose to the other, it's much of a muchness really.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on May 06, 2018, 02:04:32 PM
I fear an ironic Traore moment of genius as much as the next fan, but for some reason it's Bamford who seems to love playing against us. Hate that bloke.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on May 06, 2018, 02:04:42 PM
Kodjia and Adamoah's form is a real worry
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: wolfman999 on May 06, 2018, 02:05:02 PM
I'm not all that bothered out of Derby and Boro - if we can beat or lose to one we can beat or lose to the other, it's much of a muchness really.

Exactly. Let them worry about us, not the other way round.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 02:06:10 PM
4-0 Derby
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2018, 02:08:15 PM
so what does that make us in 4th?

That's the spirit.


That's the reality.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on May 06, 2018, 02:08:52 PM
Grabban, Snodgrass & Grealish coming on

Hope we don't live to regret this..........
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2018, 02:08:57 PM
Do we have any plan to score in this game without risking our better players?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2018, 02:09:17 PM
Grabban, Snodgrass & Grealish coming on
Why?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 02:10:27 PM
Do we have any plan to score in this game?

It hasn't looked that way so far, mate.

Still, the second bottle of wine is open. Hopefully this time next week, we'll all be basking in the warmth of a first leg victory.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on May 06, 2018, 02:10:37 PM
Until those substitutions, this was a plain exercise in 'please don't kick us' and let Chester break a record.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Alinushavfc on May 06, 2018, 02:12:49 PM
So much negativity, we will steam roll these peasants in the play-offs.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on May 06, 2018, 02:12:52 PM
Boro losing ?!?!
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: wolfman999 on May 06, 2018, 02:13:29 PM
So much negativity, we will steam roll these peasants in the play-offs.

That's the spirit.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 06, 2018, 02:13:37 PM
Ipswich scored from a penalty.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 02:14:19 PM
Another penalty for them. Fuck knows why
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on May 06, 2018, 02:14:36 PM
How can he give a penalty for that
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: cdward on May 06, 2018, 02:15:02 PM
Boro losing, so as it stands we meet Derby in the play offs.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 02:15:06 PM
Penalty? Really? That didn't look like a handball. Looked like chest
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 06, 2018, 02:15:17 PM
Hmmm well let's hope this isn't a momentum shifter.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 02:15:38 PM
Double save by Bunn! So we don't have to listen to that stupid song again
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 02:16:09 PM
Saved! Twice.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Alinushavfc on May 06, 2018, 02:16:58 PM
It's a nothing game, got a couple of iffy pen decisions out of the way.
Roll on Saturday!!
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on May 06, 2018, 02:17:20 PM
Millwall fans to storm the pitch at the end?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on May 06, 2018, 02:18:35 PM
Millwall fans to storm the pitch at the end?

Unheard of!
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on May 06, 2018, 02:20:56 PM
3-2 Bolton.

3-1 Blues. What a shame they've stayed up again.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CJ on May 06, 2018, 02:22:52 PM
Preston 2 Burton 1. Shame
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on May 06, 2018, 02:23:44 PM
I've got a feeling that Fulham are gonna choke in the Play Offs. Well, I hope they do anyway...
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on May 06, 2018, 02:23:44 PM
Boro score but disallowed?
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Legion on May 06, 2018, 02:25:35 PM
Exciting end to the season for the relegation contenders.
Title: Re: Millwall vs Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on May 06, 2018, 02:26:46 PM
Well I'm pretty satisfied by a narrow defeat today. Let's hope our proper first team can do the biz now.

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