Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 05, 2021, 11:28:54 AM
I’ll go Borehamwood or St Albans away. Nice easy one to get ‘our year’ underway.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 05, 2021, 11:48:04 AM
Post by: algy on December 05, 2021, 12:17:54 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 05, 2021, 05:50:24 PM
Post by: N'ZMAV on December 05, 2021, 06:35:51 PM
Post by: Rudy65 on December 05, 2021, 06:54:02 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 05, 2021, 06:58:10 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 05, 2021, 07:36:01 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 05, 2021, 08:06:12 PM
Post by: Bobby Boy on December 05, 2021, 08:25:21 PM
'Easy' draws rarely come to us, even when there's 63 teams to pick from.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 05, 2021, 09:18:34 PM
2. Arsenal
3. Aston Villa
4. Barnsley
5. Birmingham City
6. Blackburn Rovers
7. Blackpool
8. Brentford
9. Brighton & Hove Albion
10. Bristol City
11. Burnley
12. Cardiff City
13. Chelsea
14. Coventry City
15. Crystal Palace
16. Derby County
17. Everton
18. Fulham
19. Huddersfield Town
20. Hull City
21. Leeds United
22. Leicester City
23. Liverpool
24. Luton Town
25. Manchester City
26. Manchester United
27. Middlesbrough
28. Millwall
29. Newcastle United
30. Norwich City
31. Nottingham Forest
32. Peterborough United
33. Preston North End
34. Queens Park Rangers
35. Reading
36. Sheffield United
37. Southampton
38. Stoke City
39. Swansea City
40. Tottenham Hotspur
41. Watford
42. West Bromwich Albion
43. West Ham United
44. Wolverhampton Wanderers
45. Yeovil Town
46. Bristol Rovers
47. Port Vale
48. Morecambe
49. Hartlepool United
50. AFC Wimbledon
51. Colchester United or Wigan Athletic
52. Leyton Orient
53. Cambridge United
54. Mansfield Town
55. Swindon Town
56. Rotherham United
57. Charlton Athletic
58. Boreham Wood or St Albans City
59. Kidderminster Harriers or FC Halifax Town
60. Shrewsbury Town
61. Salford City or Chesterfield
62. Rochdale or Plymouth Argyle
63. Ipswich Town or Barrow
64. Harrogate Town
TIES TO BE PLAYED BETWEEN FRIDAY 7 January 2022 & MONDAY 10 January 2022
Post by: Ad@m on December 05, 2021, 09:24:15 PM
Kidderminster Harriers at home.
This!
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 05, 2021, 09:29:56 PM
We're overdue winning a few rounds at least to get some mild excitement going.
Post by: Demitri_C on December 05, 2021, 09:30:31 PM
Post by: Dave P on December 05, 2021, 09:58:06 PM
When was last time we actually won an FA cup tie, Liverpool at Wembley?!
We're overdue winning a few rounds at least to get some mild excitement going.
Wycombe at home in the 3rd round replay in 2016
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 05, 2021, 10:03:47 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2021, 10:13:24 PM
Post by: Des Little on December 05, 2021, 10:13:28 PM
Post by: TonyD on December 05, 2021, 10:14:07 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2021, 10:14:56 PM
Post by: Louzie0 on December 05, 2021, 10:17:31 PM
Post by: TonyD on December 05, 2021, 10:19:01 PM
Coventry awayThat could be fun.
Post by: Ads on December 05, 2021, 10:31:06 PM
Post by: JD on December 06, 2021, 06:06:08 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on December 06, 2021, 07:03:57 AM
Post by: darren woolley on December 06, 2021, 07:08:36 AM
Post by: andyh on December 06, 2021, 07:30:38 AM
It’s written in law.
Post by: robbo1874 on December 06, 2021, 08:09:51 AM
Post by: Mister E on December 06, 2021, 09:09:09 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 06, 2021, 09:15:52 AM
Wouldnt mind derby
Post by: LeeB on December 06, 2021, 09:30:11 AM
Anyone but the unwashed filth at the sty.
Wouldnt mind derby
I want the rags away because I'm convinced they'd asked the venue to be switched, like some two bob non-league club.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on December 06, 2021, 09:44:28 AM
Post by: Pete3206 on December 06, 2021, 09:50:44 AM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 06, 2021, 10:42:55 AM
Post by: LeeB on December 06, 2021, 10:45:25 AM
They've put our ball aside to warm up later already.
A CGI-generated hologram of Bert Millichip will be making the draw.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 06, 2021, 10:47:09 AM
They've put our ball aside to warm up later already.
A CGI-generated hologram of Bert Millichip will be making the draw.
Drawing the away teams of course.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2021, 10:53:09 AM
They've put our ball aside to warm up later already.
A CGI-generated hologram of Bert Millichip will be making the draw.
Drawing the away teams of course.
Vladivostock here we come.
Post by: Risso on December 06, 2021, 12:19:40 PM
They've put our ball aside to warm up later already.
A CGI-generated hologram of Bert Millichip will be making the draw.
They can heat up the Man U ball as much as they like this season.
Post by: eamonn on December 06, 2021, 02:03:14 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on December 06, 2021, 02:08:22 PM
Post by: wittonwarrior on December 06, 2021, 02:23:29 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 06, 2021, 02:41:19 PM
Small Heath at home, you know you want it.
I definitely dont. We beaten them enough times to worry about . Nothing left to prove.
Post by: darren woolley on December 06, 2021, 02:42:05 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 03:28:17 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 06, 2021, 03:43:39 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on December 06, 2021, 04:01:24 PM
Post by: DennisHodgetts on December 06, 2021, 04:03:19 PM
Hopefully we can avoid other Prem teams for once and the non-leaguers too, someone like Port Vale or Plymouth at VP perhaps?
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2021, 04:03:34 PM
Post by: Richard E on December 06, 2021, 04:34:03 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 04:36:40 PM
Post by: sirlordbaltimore on December 06, 2021, 04:40:36 PM
Swindon please
Post by: Rico on December 06, 2021, 04:43:59 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 06, 2021, 04:57:58 PM
Can we just win the bloody thing this season please? I'm sick of watching other teams lift the trophy.
Can I suggest that the trophy be referred to as The Holy Grail?
But hopefully for not too long@
Post by: Flin5tone on December 06, 2021, 05:18:19 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on December 06, 2021, 05:49:50 PM
Post by: Clampy on December 06, 2021, 05:55:45 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 06, 2021, 06:08:31 PM
Post by: andyh on December 06, 2021, 06:25:46 PM
Who the fuck has ever watched anything on ITV4?
Is that a sign of how insignificant the competition is now?
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 06, 2021, 06:43:21 PM
Probably will get something really dull like Swansea at home or something...
Post by: Bad English on December 06, 2021, 06:52:54 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 06:53:32 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 06, 2021, 06:58:37 PM
Post by: Nev on December 06, 2021, 07:01:53 PM
a) nervous who we will get and
b) how badly done the draw will be
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 06, 2021, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:04:04 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:04:41 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:05:03 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:05:26 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:05:50 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:06:17 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:06:40 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:07:24 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:08:07 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:09:29 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 06, 2021, 07:09:33 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:10:13 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:11:04 PM
Post by: Villan82 on December 06, 2021, 07:11:59 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:12:34 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 06, 2021, 07:13:13 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:13:28 PM
Post by: Malandro on December 06, 2021, 07:13:28 PM
Post by: KNVillan on December 06, 2021, 07:13:39 PM
We’re going to get manure aren’t we.
You are the winner!
Post by: Jon Crofts on December 06, 2021, 07:13:49 PM
Post by: Fred Crump on December 06, 2021, 07:14:00 PM
Post by: serbentoflight on December 06, 2021, 07:14:07 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on December 06, 2021, 07:14:11 PM
Post by: Villan82 on December 06, 2021, 07:14:19 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 06, 2021, 07:14:23 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on December 06, 2021, 07:14:25 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 06, 2021, 07:14:33 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:14:43 PM
Post by: darren woolley on December 06, 2021, 07:14:44 PM
Post by: TonyD on December 06, 2021, 07:14:46 PM
Post by: Risso on December 06, 2021, 07:14:48 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 06, 2021, 07:14:50 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:15:00 PM
Post by: villadelph on December 06, 2021, 07:15:21 PM
Post by: andyh on December 06, 2021, 07:15:26 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 06, 2021, 07:15:33 PM
Post by: Vegas on December 06, 2021, 07:15:58 PM
Has to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Post by: serbentoflight on December 06, 2021, 07:16:20 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 06, 2021, 07:16:42 PM
At least we didn't get one of the top clubs.
Exactly, we beat them when we were crap, we'll batter them now.
Post by: Ads on December 06, 2021, 07:16:43 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:16:49 PM
My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Post by: Aldridge Villa on December 06, 2021, 07:17:26 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 06, 2021, 07:17:38 PM
Post by: Vegas on December 06, 2021, 07:17:46 PM
My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Are you for real? Who would fix that, and why?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 07:17:53 PM
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on December 06, 2021, 07:18:13 PM
I don't think it's that stupidHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2021, 07:18:13 PM
26 at home to 3 :(
^^^ :)
Post by: wolfman999 on December 06, 2021, 07:18:35 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on December 06, 2021, 07:19:17 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:19:59 PM
FA, TV etc. Im only half joking. They had to pick them at home cos they thought we woudl beat them at Villa Park :-)My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Are you for real? Who would fix that, and why?
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 06, 2021, 07:20:56 PM
Post by: berneboy on December 06, 2021, 07:21:53 PM
We all know it’ll be Man United don’t we?Well.
Post by: Vegas on December 06, 2021, 07:22:03 PM
FA, TV etc. Im only half joking. They had to pick them at home cos they thought we woudl beat them at Villa Park :-)My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Are you for real? Who would fix that, and why?
It’s an unlucky run, but thinking there is some sinister group at the FA deciding that what is really needed is Villa playing away too Man Utd, for no real reason, and bringing ex keeper David Seaman into the conspiracy, is fucking lunacy.
Post by: LukeJames on December 06, 2021, 07:22:07 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 06, 2021, 07:22:16 PM
And a collective FFS was heard over much of the West Mids at 7:13
And Ireland.
We'll be leading 2-1 with 5 mins left, then Ronaldo scores a goal deflected off Mings before heading the winner in the 90+6th minute after the ref had indicated 3 additional minutes.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 06, 2021, 07:22:36 PM
I've had a lousy day, and this just puts the tin lid on it. At least I'll save some money!
:'(
Post by: LeeB on December 06, 2021, 07:22:53 PM
FA, TV etc. Im only half joking. They had to pick them at home cos they thought we woudl beat them at Villa Park :-)My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Are you for real? Who would fix that, and why?
I'd rather play them up there, we've got a better record.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 06, 2021, 07:23:16 PM
I hope it's decided by a dodgy penno to us and it leads to scores of fans celebrating over the hoardings
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on December 06, 2021, 07:23:23 PM
Post by: Nunkin1965 on December 06, 2021, 07:23:58 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:24:14 PM
Well clearly it is. But - my half serious theory is that they need an all premiership tie - thats why villa keep getting man utd, and liverpool last year.FA, TV etc. Im only half joking. They had to pick them at home cos they thought we woudl beat them at Villa Park :-)My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Are you for real? Who would fix that, and why?
It’s an unlucky run, but thinking there is some sinister group at the FA deciding that what is really needed is Villa playing away too Man Utd, for no real reason, and bringing ex keeper David Seaman into the conspiracy, is fucking lunacy.
Its a glitzy tie, but as good as a bye for the scab 6
Post by: Pete on December 06, 2021, 07:24:28 PM
Post by: Damo70 on December 06, 2021, 07:24:52 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 06, 2021, 07:25:17 PM
It’s an unlucky run, but thinking there is some sinister group at the FA deciding that what is really needed is Villa playing away too Man Utd, for no real reason, and bringing ex keeper David Seaman into the conspiracy, is fucking lunacy.
Ex-SHA goal keeper, course he's in on it.
Post by: SaddVillan on December 06, 2021, 07:25:28 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 06, 2021, 07:26:23 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:29:25 PM
Are people saying the whole draw was fixed to create such an uninspiring set of fixtures or was just ours fixed?The tin foil hat wearing version of me is saying thats it.
Byes for most of the Scab 6
1 is risked in glitzy tie - Villa are good for that - Big name, but never going to win
Post by: john e on December 06, 2021, 07:31:41 PM
So I suppose thats something
Post by: Richard E on December 06, 2021, 07:32:24 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 06, 2021, 07:33:19 PM
Citeh
Spuds
Chelski
All drew lower league opposition.
Booooooo!!!!
Post by: andyh on December 06, 2021, 07:33:27 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on December 06, 2021, 07:33:42 PM
Along with various draws like Spurs, Man City , Liverpool and Arsenal in rounds 3 and 4
I guess the counter argument is we’ve had the likes of Swansea and Peterborough and still lost.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 06, 2021, 07:34:42 PM
Post by: Pete on December 06, 2021, 07:35:48 PM
Are people saying the whole draw was fixed to create such an uninspiring set of fixtures or was just ours fixed?The tin foil hat wearing version of me is saying thats it.
Byes for most of the Scab 6
1 is risked in glitzy tie - Villa are good for that - Big name, but never going to win
"Big name.". For most people, we're not a big name. Anyone under 50 doesn't remember the glory days of the 1980s, or has knowledge of football history. "Never going to win". We beat them last month. We can do it again. It's the best chance we've had of knocking them out of the cup in donkeys years.
Post by: montague on December 06, 2021, 07:37:32 PM
Post by: rougegorge on December 06, 2021, 07:38:28 PM
However, there are replays in Round 3 and Round 4 of the FA Cup this season.
Post by: Ad@m on December 06, 2021, 07:38:51 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCStatto/status/1467937358762983431?t=Mc5WqqjZGGeXAwYqpGv_cw&s=08
So the last time we beat them in the FA Cup was 1957 you say.
Whisper it, but I think it might be our year...
Post by: Big Ming on December 06, 2021, 07:40:11 PM
Again.
It's like they put a magnet on the fucking balls.
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:43:53 PM
Of course were a big name - beyond the scab 6 - not many with a bigger following and tv revenues. And you get players like G Nev come out and do the tenious link to Ryan Giggs goal in the Semi Final at Villa ParkAre people saying the whole draw was fixed to create such an uninspiring set of fixtures or was just ours fixed?The tin foil hat wearing version of me is saying thats it.
Byes for most of the Scab 6
1 is risked in glitzy tie - Villa are good for that - Big name, but never going to win
"Big name.". For most people, we're not a big name. Anyone under 50 doesn't remember the glory days of the 1980s, or has knowledge of football history. "Never going to win". We beat them last month. We can do it again. It's the best chance we've had of knocking them out of the cup in donkeys years.
I think if we beat them, we win the thing.
Look its obviously not a fix. But I could almost believe it was.
Post by: Richard E on December 06, 2021, 07:44:19 PM
Post by: Dave P on December 06, 2021, 07:46:47 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 06, 2021, 07:47:12 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 06, 2021, 07:48:27 PM
Post by: lovejoy on December 06, 2021, 07:49:44 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 06, 2021, 07:49:50 PM
Post by: ez on December 06, 2021, 07:50:27 PM
Post by: rougegorge on December 06, 2021, 07:50:31 PM
Of course it will be live on TV as well. I can't remember the last time a Man Utd FA cup tie was not televised.
Post by: Beard82 on December 06, 2021, 07:51:36 PM
If you want to extend the conspiracy theory we would have drawn them in 1999/2000 but the FA insisted they play in the World Club Cup so we played Darlington who went back in to the draw as a lucky loser in Round 2.I have been trying to caciulate these odds - but its been too long. Am I right including this - in the last 20 years we have drawn them 5 times in the third round?
Post by: spk on December 06, 2021, 07:51:56 PM
How many tickets would be get for this?I have heard 12 K under cup rules, but I may be wrong.
Post by: Villatillidie1982 on December 06, 2021, 07:53:34 PM
If you want to extend the conspiracy theory we would have drawn them in 1999/2000 but the FA insisted they play in the World Club Cup so we played Darlington who went back in to the draw as a lucky loser in Round 2.Did Darlington take United's number? If we had played United I wouldn't have wasted so much money going to Wembley.
Post by: Villatillidie1982 on December 06, 2021, 07:55:56 PM
Post by: Steve67 on December 06, 2021, 07:58:14 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2021, 07:59:20 PM
How many tickets would be get for this?I have heard 12 K under cup rules, but I may be wrong.
It should be about ten but you can guarantee we won't get that many.
Post by: BC Villain on December 06, 2021, 08:00:32 PM
They'll be more worried than us.
I doubt it
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 06, 2021, 08:01:00 PM
I couldn't remember but it seems not.If you want to extend the conspiracy theory we would have drawn them in 1999/2000 but the FA insisted they play in the World Club Cup so we played Darlington who went back in to the draw as a lucky loser in Round 2.Did Darlington take United's number? If we had played United I wouldn't have wasted so much money going to Wembley.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/510168.stm
Post by: manic-road on December 06, 2021, 08:01:14 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on December 06, 2021, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 06, 2021, 08:03:31 PM
I also understand people being optimistic, of course we can win the game but there's a smaller chance than if we had drawn any of 60 other clubs in the competition. So I am monumentally pissed off with it.
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 06, 2021, 08:08:47 PM
Haven't actually played them for a while in the cup but would love to know the draw simulator odds given we must've played them about 4-5 times in 3rd round in last 20 years.
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on December 06, 2021, 08:09:23 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 06, 2021, 08:12:10 PM
How many tickets would be get for this?I have heard 12 K under cup rules, but I may be wrong.
It's 9k. The usual stuck in the corner bit as for the league and then get the Upper tier behind the goal at that end.
Post by: Jon Crofts on December 06, 2021, 08:13:28 PM
How many tickets would be get for this?I have heard 12 K under cup rules, but I may be wrong.
It's 9k. The usual stuck in the corner bit as for the league and then get the Upper tier behind the goal at that end.
I thought it was 15% of working capacity
Post by: FrankyH on December 06, 2021, 08:13:36 PM
Post by: Des Little on December 06, 2021, 08:42:17 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 06, 2021, 08:42:55 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 06, 2021, 08:51:52 PM
Post by: Havencheese on December 06, 2021, 08:55:04 PM
We’ll batter those tossers anyway. OT probably won’t be full either but a few may come out of the woodwork to have a go at Gerrard.
Post by: The Edge on December 06, 2021, 08:58:34 PM
You can literally watch them draw out the black ball inside a see through container. If Derren Brown or Dynamo was doing the draw I'd have my doubts. Orrr are you guys joking and I've just made a right tit of myself?My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Post by: amfy on December 06, 2021, 09:23:42 PM
United I'm sure will be looking to the FA Cup as their best chance for silverware this season.
Well so are we so they can forget it.
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2021, 09:31:25 PM
At one time my ambition was to live to see us win the FA Cup. Now it’s to live to see us win an FA Cup tie.Make sure you get your booster jab in order to be around next season.
Post by: Pete3206 on December 06, 2021, 09:35:47 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 06, 2021, 09:45:19 PM
About time we got Blackburn or ManUre again.
Sorry about that.
Post by: olaftab on December 06, 2021, 10:12:08 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 06, 2021, 10:12:38 PM
Every Saturday and Wednesday, and most years a fucking Monday in December.
FTF. This time next year I'll be millionaire and the Villa will have won the Cup in my lifetime !
.
Post by: Villan82 on December 06, 2021, 10:34:03 PM
Post by: Rudy65 on December 06, 2021, 10:43:38 PM
Tit!You can literally watch them draw out the black ball inside a see through container. If Derren Brown or Dynamo was doing the draw I'd have my doubts. Orrr are you guys joking and I've just made a right tit of myself?My money is with TonyD - I have thought it for yearsHas to be fixed.
Annoying draw but what a stupid comment
Post by: pooligan on December 06, 2021, 10:56:16 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on December 06, 2021, 11:10:45 PM
I would love us to go there and win. Properly exercise a good few demons from the past 25 years: especially that horror show last 15 minutes on 6 January 2002.
What an appalling collapse that was.
Post by: Somniloquism on December 06, 2021, 11:16:26 PM
Post by: Villan82 on December 06, 2021, 11:33:26 PM
I would love us to go there and win. Properly exercise a good few demons from the past 25 years: especially that horror show last 15 minutes on 6 January 2002.
What an appalling collapse that was.
Those 5 minutes knocked the stuffing out of us. I remember Gregory bringing on three subs with about 3 minutes remaining (took Merson off). It was just the worst.
Post by: Billy Walker on December 06, 2021, 11:44:39 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 07, 2021, 12:05:11 AM
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 07, 2021, 01:16:19 AM
Well we will get a good number of tickets given the capacity.
Of course it will be live on TV as well. I can't remember the last time a Man Utd FA cup tie was not televised.
I think there was one last season, they were at home to Barnsley or some other dull such. It had been the first one for about five seasons
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 07, 2021, 01:19:35 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 07, 2021, 06:39:22 AM
Chico, still got that flag? If I can change my flights I'll take it in the Home End. They're a bunch of self-entitled, gloryhunting twats. Plastic PLC FC, everything I'm proud we're not.
It’s Alex Alex Cropley’s flag. And still intact as far as I know.
Post by: London Villan on December 07, 2021, 08:39:28 AM
06 Jan 2002 Aston Villa v Manchester United 2-3 FA Cup
04 Jan 2004 Aston Villa v Manchester United 1-2 FA Cup
07 Jan 2007 Manchester United v Aston Villa 2-1 FA Cup
05 Jan 2008 Aston Villa v Manchester United 0-2 FA Cup
Post by: robbo1874 on December 07, 2021, 09:02:02 AM
Post by: Risso on December 07, 2021, 09:05:46 AM
Last season it was Liverpool and we had to play our weakened Youth team against their full strength team and now it is United away Chuck in Chelsea away in the League cup and you begin to wonder why we seem to have no luck at all in any of the cups these days
But then before that we had Fulham, Swansea and Peterborough and still couldn't scrape a win.
Post by: LeeB on December 07, 2021, 09:06:33 AM
I was at that 2002 one with the old man in the Holte. He kind of half went up when their 2nd one went in and I had to diffuse the situation developing around us. Thought we were going to get leathered at one point. Plus having to deal with the sight of all those scumbags swarming on from the lower Witton.
We lasted 5 minutes in one league game. Beckham scored, loads went up around us, our kid protested vociferously and ended up getting thrown out. We watched the rest of the defeat in the Aston Hotel next door.
I think my moaning about it might have been my first post on here.
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 07, 2021, 09:10:52 AM
Post by: Nev on December 07, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Post by: Richard E on December 07, 2021, 09:52:54 AM
Post by: Smirker on December 07, 2021, 10:05:15 AM
I remember some self-entitled idiot calling 5Live because him and his daughter found themselves less than welcome after celebrating one of their goals while sitting on the Holte. Can't remember the game but what did he expect?
That happened after the 1-1 in 2015 as well. The guy's son cheered Falcao's header and people around told the stewards to kick them out and he was on the radio whingeing about it ;D
Post by: martin o`who?? on December 07, 2021, 10:12:17 AM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 07, 2021, 10:15:05 AM
Post by: martin o`who?? on December 07, 2021, 10:16:56 AM
Post by: Villan82 on December 07, 2021, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: sickbeggar on December 07, 2021, 10:31:04 AM
Pity OGS couldn't still have been there - apparently the new bloke is a cross between Pepe Guardiola, Sir Alf Ramsey and Jurgen Klopp if you believe all the crap they've been spouting since they obliterated the Mighty Crystal Palace 1:0.......
Init. We're just the invited sacrifice to the next stage of the Rangnick revolution. It's one thing drawing a tough away tie, another having to put up with all that plastic manc crap.
Post by: Monty on December 07, 2021, 10:33:36 AM
Post by: Risso on December 07, 2021, 10:35:41 AM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
I would love us to go there and win. Properly exercise a good few demons from the past 25 years: especially that horror show last 15 minutes on 6 January 2002.
What an appalling collapse that was.
Those 5 minutes knocked the stuffing out of us. I remember Gregory bringing on three subs with about 3 minutes remaining (took Merson off). It was just the worst.
Giving them the whole of the lower Witton aswell was such a brain dead decision aswell. Can remember barely anyone in media giving them a tough time with the pitch invasions after the goal compared to the reaction after the West Brom cup game.
Post by: martin o`who?? on December 07, 2021, 10:51:12 AM
Post by: somec on December 07, 2021, 11:06:42 AM
I remember some self-entitled idiot calling 5Live because him and his daughter found themselves less than welcome after celebrating one of their goals while sitting on the Holte. Can't remember the game but what did he expect?
That happened after the 1-1 in 2015 as well. The guy's son cheered Falcao's header and people around told the stewards to kick them out and he was on the radio whingeing about it ;D
I seem to recall back in the 90s a Man U (or some other glory team) fan writing into the Villa programme to complain he had sat with his family on the Holte End and got abused.
Doug Ellis printed the letter in the programme and told us it was just not on and we need to behave better etc.
Practically encouraging away fans to sit in the home ends!
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 07, 2021, 11:08:41 AM
I just loathe the British press's utter-wankfest about yanited "biggest club in the World" - my arse - Bayern, Real and Barcelona dwarf them.
Much as I hate them, they're probably the biggest globally. The Premier League and the English language have a lot to answer for.
Post by: darren woolley on December 07, 2021, 11:13:04 AM
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 07, 2021, 11:16:06 AM
Hope it's not like 2007 when we played them three times in three weeks and of course lost them all.
I think Ragnick will likely look at a few fringe players so will be a mix and match team. Can't see Gerrard going anything but full strength so we'll give it a proper go regardless of result.
Post by: Monty on December 07, 2021, 11:21:43 AM
I just loathe the British press's utter-wankfest about yanited "biggest club in the World" - my arse - Bayern, Real and Barcelona dwarf them.
Much as I hate them, they're probably the biggest globally. The Premier League and the English language have a lot to answer for.
Quite true. At the very least, they really are not 'dwarfed' by anybody.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 07, 2021, 11:34:10 AM
Anyway we can do these , SG will have us better than we are now.
Post by: LeeB on December 07, 2021, 11:53:25 AM
All I have are memories of whisky nose bringing on Van horse face then the game changed. Then who can forget Kiralys fcuk up at their place. The stupid pyjama wearing tosser.
I can't, I have an irrational hate for the man to this day, and he sullied the good name of this club turning in out in a pair of sub-Sports Direct joggers.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 07, 2021, 12:02:52 PM
Chelski always seem to get easy draws .. Flukey fuckers .
Anyway we can do these , SG will have us better than we are now.
I think we just might. This new bloke will take time to settle and they might well be in another crisis by then.
Post by: Smirker on December 07, 2021, 12:25:52 PM
I look forward to the FA Cup every year and a little bit of hope inside my heart drifts away when we go out.
Please just win.
Imagine if after not winning at home against these for 26 years or however long it is, we win three in the same season.
It would be typical.
I think it just might happen 8)
Post by: Pat Mustard on December 07, 2021, 12:30:32 PM
All I have are memories of whisky nose bringing on Van horse face then the game changed. Then who can forget Kiralys fcuk up at their place. The stupid pyjama wearing tosser.
I can't, I have an irrational hate for the man to this day, and he sullied the good name of this club turning in out in a pair of sub-Sports Direct joggers.
Didn't he have to wear those joggers because he has an allergy to grass? Not ideal for a professional footballer.
Post by: Richard E on December 07, 2021, 12:44:45 PM
All I have are memories of whisky nose bringing on Van horse face then the game changed. Then who can forget Kiralys fcuk up at their place. The stupid pyjama wearing tosser.
I can't, I have an irrational hate for the man to this day, and he sullied the good name of this club turning in out in a pair of sub-Sports Direct joggers.
There's nothing irrational about it.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on December 07, 2021, 12:54:26 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 07, 2021, 01:03:05 PM
I remember some self-entitled idiot calling 5Live because him and his daughter found themselves less than welcome after celebrating one of their goals while sitting on the Holte. Can't remember the game but what did he expect?
That happened after the 1-1 in 2015 as well. The guy's son cheered Falcao's header and people around told the stewards to kick them out and he was on the radio whingeing about it ;D
I seem to recall back in the 90s a Man U (or some other glory team) fan writing into the Villa programme to complain he had sat with his family on the Holte End and got abused.
Doug Ellis printed the letter in the programme and told us it was just not on and we need to behave better etc.
Practically encouraging away fans to sit in the home ends!
Did Randy read that and feel emboldened when canvassing Siralix's opinion ahead of appointing McLeish ?!
Post by: Sexual Ealing on December 07, 2021, 02:09:20 PM
Post by: john e on December 07, 2021, 03:42:11 PM
Made it to the final a couple of times as well
All to play for
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 07, 2021, 04:38:13 PM
Yeh I am sure the game will be reffed fairly and squarely.
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 07, 2021, 06:48:38 PM
Pity OGS couldn't still have been there - apparently the new bloke is a cross between Pepe Guardiola, Sir Alf Ramsey and Jurgen Klopp if you believe all the crap they've been spouting since they obliterated the Mighty Crystal Palace 1:0.......
Init. We're just the invited sacrifice to the next stage of the Rangnick revolution. It's one thing drawing a tough away tie, another having to put up with all that plastic manc crap.
Anyone ever heard of the guy before?...
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 07, 2021, 07:01:48 PM
Oh hang on, since they're no longer a top club the BBC broke the ritual of broadcasting every single consecutive cup game involving the Plastics. It was some run though, 12 (TWELVE) years and 58 games.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 08, 2021, 10:21:55 AM
We probably have a better chance of winning up there.
They have new manager bounce, but their cough might be softened by then.
We'll surely win one of the ties in the 2 weeks?
Shades of '57
Our manager will approach this game differently than previous managers have, in terms of attitude anyway.
We're basically going into this game a dodgy decision and an inevitable penalty down, so we will need to score 3 to beat them. Hopefully Ollie stays fit as he is our best chance of goals right now.
Post by: Risso on December 08, 2021, 10:52:23 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 08, 2021, 11:09:07 AM
Chelski always seem to get easy draws .. Flukey fuckers .
This is a regular bone of contention on the Yanited forum i.e. Chelski and Citeh get easy draws in the early rounds of cups. Here are Yanited's 3rd round draws for the last 10 years so not really an accusation that could be thrown at them recently (apologies for the use of United).
United v Villa
United v Watford
Wolves v United
United v Reading
United v Reading (again)
Yeovil v United
United v Swansea
West Ham v United
Citeh v United
United v Liverpool
Post by: OCD on December 08, 2021, 11:27:58 AM
I think Gerrard will approach cup ties differently to how Smith did. I can't see him changing all 11 players and I think the only kids he'll use are ones who are already in his thoughts in league games. He'll have to go strong with this game so it's a shame that we don't get to see what his approach would be against lower league opponents.
Post by: LeeB on December 08, 2021, 11:35:13 AM
Post by: OCD on December 08, 2021, 11:50:53 AM
Post by: sickbeggar on December 08, 2021, 11:55:59 AM
A mancunian Man United fan I'm mates with said he's nervous about this draw. He had hoped for an easier draw.
I think Gerrard will approach cup ties differently to how Smith did. I can't see him changing all 11 players and I think the only kids he'll use are ones who are already in his thoughts in league games. He'll have to go strong with this game so it's a shame that we don't get to see what his approach would be against lower league opponents.
yeah if we're about 8th/ 9th/10th or lower come January I can't see any reason why we wouldn't go for it.
Post by: Drummond on December 08, 2021, 12:05:16 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 08, 2021, 02:22:09 PM
We have to go for it. First 11 and nothing else please.
Absolutely. We're not in Europe or the League cup so every game from now on we have to go for 100% to win.
Post by: john e on December 08, 2021, 03:29:38 PM
We have to go for it. First 11 and nothing else please.
Absolutely. We're not in Europe or the League cup so every game from now on we have to go for 100% to win.
Same here
Post by: algy on December 08, 2021, 04:39:17 PM
This is something I quite often think. If you're not in Europe, why not go full strength in every cup game? It's not like you're going to have massive fixture congestion even if you reach the final of one of them.We have to go for it. First 11 and nothing else please.
Absolutely. We're not in Europe or the League cup so every game from now on we have to go for 100% to win.
Post by: KNVillan on December 09, 2021, 12:07:25 PM
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1468913483177771008?s=21
Aston Villa’s FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester United will take place on Monday, January 10 (ko 7.55pm).
The encounter at Old Trafford will be broadcast live on BBC1, with ticket details to be confirmed in due course.
Villa will face United again just five days later in their Premier League meeting at Villa Park.
Post by: hipkiss92 on December 09, 2021, 12:22:37 PM
Tie confirmed for the Monday night @ 7.55 kick-off
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1468913483177771008?s=21
Aston Villa’s FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester United will take place on Monday, January 10 (ko 7.55pm).
The encounter at Old Trafford will be broadcast live on BBC1, with ticket details to be confirmed in due course.
Villa will face United again just five days later in their Premier League meeting at Villa Park.
No doubt we'll sell out again, but what a rubbish KO time for away (and in this case home) fans.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 09, 2021, 12:23:59 PM
The encounter at Old Trafford will be broadcast live on BBC1..
Now there's a surprise.
Post by: Drummond on December 09, 2021, 12:29:28 PM
The encounter at Old Trafford will be broadcast live on BBC1..
Now there's a surprise.
I'm not sure there's ever been a Man Utd FA Cup tie not shown on the BBC (when they've had the rights to show the FA Cup).
Post by: Demitri_C on December 09, 2021, 12:41:45 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 09, 2021, 12:46:42 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 09, 2021, 12:57:12 PM
There was one recent-ish. It was the first and, to date, as far as I'm aware, only time since the dawn of tellyball that a Cup tie of theirs hadn't been shown.
Indeed. It actually made news. Up until then the record stood at 12 years and 58 games. And you wonder why so many small clubs are struggling and why there's so many plastic wankers. Thank you, BBC.
Post by: exigo on December 09, 2021, 01:00:16 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on December 09, 2021, 01:03:37 PM
League or cup?
Although it has been a very long time since we beat them in the league at VP it would have to be the cup for me - but knowing our luck it would be Chelsea / 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' next round
Post by: SaddVillan on December 09, 2021, 01:30:47 PM
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Last train back to Brum is 2207, so yeah f*** the fans as usual.
When has Sky/BT/Amazon ever given a toss about the travelling fans?
We're only there to provide "atmosphere" for the sofa supporters.
Never had Sky/BT/Amazon - bootleg services for me - stealing the game back from them one match at a time.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 09, 2021, 02:38:48 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 09, 2021, 03:08:57 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 09, 2021, 03:14:45 PM
Well that's that trip scuppered then
Same here. Might not even get to see it on TV either.
Post by: RamboandBruno on December 09, 2021, 04:01:45 PM
Post by: Mister E on December 09, 2021, 04:33:15 PM
Why don’t the bbc just fcuk off. I’ll even miss the end of the first episode of Corrie.You can go and watch it live at Granada!
Post by: avfc456 on December 09, 2021, 04:38:02 PM
Quote from: exigo link=topic=62671.msg[shadow=red,left[/shadow]4088282#msg4088282 date=1639054816]
Last train back to Brum is 2207, so yeah f*** the fans as usual.
When has Sky/BT/Amazon ever given a toss about the travelling fans?
We're only there to provide "atmosphere" for the sofa supporters.
Never had Sky/BT/Amazon - bootleg services for me - stealing the game back from them one match at a time.
Satisfying isn't it!
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 09, 2021, 04:55:28 PM
*based on an assumption they'll not let this stop them doing the draw at 7 on the Monday.
Post by: Pete3206 on December 09, 2021, 06:05:14 PM
BBC team "Great draw for United, dream draw for Boreham. Live on the BBC"
Post by: andyh on December 09, 2021, 06:29:42 PM
Indeed.The encounter at Old Trafford will be broadcast live on BBC1..
Now there's a surprise.
I'm not sure there's ever been a Man Utd FA Cup tie not shown on the BBC (when they've had the rights to show the FA Cup).
I think every manu cup game has been on the beeb since that season they decided they were too big and important to play in it.
Post by: SaddVillan on December 09, 2021, 07:45:35 PM
Quote from: exigo link=topic=62671.msg[shadow=red,left[/shadow]4088282#msg4088282 date=1639054816]
Last train back to Brum is 2207, so yeah f*** the fans as usual.
When has Sky/BT/Amazon ever given a toss about the travelling fans?
We're only there to provide "atmosphere" for the sofa supporters.
Never had Sky/BT/Amazon - bootleg services for me - stealing the game back from them one match at a time.
Satisfying isn't it!
Oh yes!!
Post by: TonyD on December 09, 2021, 11:21:19 PM
And on TV. Free on BBC.
This won’t sell out.
Post by: sid1964 on December 10, 2021, 07:04:37 AM
I predict we will lose on a penalty shoot out.
Post by: amfy on December 10, 2021, 07:41:12 AM
It isn’t that far from work in Blackburn. Manchester is about half way between home and Birmingham so not too much different in terms of getting home, but I think my route will be less traffic heavy & I know most of it well.
It is still a shit kick off time though!
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 10, 2021, 10:18:02 AM
Once the game is over, I will be able to turn off the telly and go to bed!It'll be a replay won't it?
I predict we will lose on a penalty shoot out.
Post by: rougegorge on December 10, 2021, 01:13:04 PM
Correct. Replays this year in Rounds 3 and 4.Once the game is over, I will be able to turn off the telly and go to bed!It'll be a replay won't it?
I predict we will lose on a penalty shoot out.
Post by: eamonn on December 10, 2021, 02:57:07 PM
Why don’t the bbc just fcuk off. I’ll even miss the end of the first episode of Corrie.You can go and watch it live at Granada!
They can flash-up the modern-day equivalent scoreboard-message of "Ken and Deirdre re-united. Ken 1 Baldwin 0" like wot they done at Old Trafford back in the day. I believe we were the Champions of England at the time...
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 15, 2021, 12:21:56 PM
Post by: AV82EC on December 15, 2021, 04:44:05 PM
Post by: Drummond on December 15, 2021, 04:58:40 PM
Post by: exigo on December 15, 2021, 05:00:42 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 15, 2021, 05:03:01 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
Post by: shirley_villan on December 15, 2021, 05:05:21 PM
Post by: Drummond on December 15, 2021, 05:05:26 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
Utter farce. I can't believe it's allowed.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 15, 2021, 05:06:16 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
Utter farce. I can't believe it's allowed.
Who are we playing again?
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on December 15, 2021, 05:10:39 PM
Disgraceful by them and if Villa meekly accept this then that's poor also.
Post by: Drummond on December 15, 2021, 05:11:49 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
Utter farce. I can't believe it's allowed.
Who are we playing again?
Obviously. But still, it's utterly ridiculous. Twenty's Plenty is a good initiative that should be part of all competitions and fixtures.
Post by: AV82EC on December 15, 2021, 05:17:06 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
I’m sure the “Fernando Torres of Finance” will have an update for us soon enough as to why he agreed to this. I like the fact they’ve tried to keep the cost reasonable but that’s now at the expense of those of us who can’t get tickets for away games and would have gone to this one as we’d get an increased allocation.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 15, 2021, 05:30:28 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
I’m sure the “Fernando Torres of Finance” will have an update for us soon enough as to why he agreed to this. I like the fact they’ve tried to keep the cost reasonable but that’s now at the expense of those of us who can’t get tickets for away games and would have gone to this one as we’d get an increased allocation.
Exactly. I'm in Alty over Xmas/New Year and thought I might get the chance to see a game. I can probably arrange tickets in the home end but can't promise not celebrating our winning goal. Even if I didn't I'd probably stick out as the only person not filming the game on my phone.
Post by: FrankyH on December 15, 2021, 05:34:37 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 15, 2021, 05:35:32 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
We did. They wanted to charge more, we wanted £30, they said to do that we had to settle for 3,000. It is, to all intents, a fucking disgrace.
Surely that should work the other way, say £30 per ticket, but only if you take 6000?
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 15, 2021, 05:40:08 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on December 15, 2021, 05:49:18 PM
If it does go to a replay , I hope we give them a similar allocation . Giving them the whole of the North Stand would be a massive kick in the guts.For the match we're getting 4% of the capacity, so if there's a replay, they get 4% of VP, which is approx 1,700.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 15, 2021, 05:51:30 PM
If it does go to a replay , I hope we give them a similar allocation . Giving them the whole of the North Stand would be a massive kick in the guts.For the match we're getting 4% of the capacity, so if there's a replay, they get 4% of VP, which is approx 1,700.
That's what I'd do and the same when we draw them at home in the 3rd round next season.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 15, 2021, 05:53:25 PM
Post by: nordenvillain on December 16, 2021, 12:39:48 AM
So no chance then of taking another allocation once the 3048 are sold ? As my 2 sons and I live between 4 and 20 miles away, we were really keen to get tickets for this one
Post by: astonvilla82 on December 16, 2021, 08:59:59 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 16, 2021, 09:21:51 AM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
£30 is the cap for Premier League away ticket prices so they’re hardly doing us any favours.
We’ve gone from taking potentially 10-12,000 fans on a Saturday afternoon to having 3000 on a Monday night. What a piss take.
Post by: john2710 on December 16, 2021, 09:30:52 AM
Post by: Pat Mustard on December 16, 2021, 09:52:18 AM
Post by: LeeB on December 16, 2021, 01:35:11 PM
At least it's only £30. Can only assume that we negotiated that to take the lower allocation.
£30 is the cap for Premier League away ticket prices so they’re hardly doing us any favours.
We’ve gone from taking potentially 10-12,000 fans on a Saturday afternoon to having 3000 on a Monday night. What a piss take.
And they sit there pontificating on where the magic of the cup has gone.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 16, 2021, 01:47:19 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 16, 2021, 01:56:16 PM
Post by: usav on December 16, 2021, 01:59:15 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 16, 2021, 02:15:02 PM
Post by: Mister E on December 16, 2021, 03:11:46 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 16, 2021, 03:15:32 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 16, 2021, 04:09:30 PM
I remember a league game at Old Trafford in the late 80’s where we must have taken the best part of 10,000 fans, paying on the gate. Took everyone by surprise.They just kept opening extra pens in the Scoreboard End to let more Villa fans in. It was incredible. We were packed so tightly that we couldn’t lift up our hands to protect ourselves from the fireworks that the Man United fans were firing into our end.
We had tickets, but it was madness, I know a few lads that ended up on the Stretford End.
The bloody fog when we got back as well, you couldn't see Aston Church from the path outside.
Post by: LeeB on December 16, 2021, 04:14:15 PM
Post by: exigo on December 16, 2021, 05:15:01 PM
Post by: eamonn on December 16, 2021, 06:52:28 PM
And I'll never wipe the image of the dear old grannies above us in the seats calling us everything under the sun as we were leaving.
Really? Like what ?!
Post by: Nev on December 16, 2021, 08:27:25 PM
And I'll never wipe the image of the dear old grannies above us in the seats calling us everything under the sun as we were leaving.
There were some proper darlings up there over the years, vicious, foul mouthed and with faces like Arthur Mullard.
Post by: nordenvillain on December 22, 2021, 11:45:52 PM
Only 900 gone, with 1865 eligible. Could still see this going to general sale.Any idea if any still left now that it's gone to 4+ PL Aways this season ?
Post by: Demitri_C on December 23, 2021, 07:25:13 AM
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