Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 21, 2023, 10:13:21 AM
2-1. To them.
Post by: brontebilly on August 21, 2023, 10:14:37 AM
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 21, 2023, 10:15:54 AM
Post by: Dave on August 21, 2023, 10:18:32 AM
Cash
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Tielemans
Kamara
McGinn
Bailey
Diaby
Archer
No pissing about
Post by: Gareth on August 21, 2023, 10:44:03 AM
Martinez
Cash
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Tielemans
Kamara
McGinn
Bailey
Diaby
Archer
No pissing about
Wouldn’t be surprised if Bailey is out for a couple of weeks after he hobbled off…think Ollie starts too
Post by: Bad English on August 21, 2023, 10:46:05 AM
Post by: kipeye on August 21, 2023, 10:49:25 AM
Post by: Clarey_Blue on August 21, 2023, 10:52:35 AM
Post by: Tayls_7 on August 21, 2023, 11:04:12 AM
Post by: Legion on August 21, 2023, 11:04:59 AM
Post by: Legion on August 21, 2023, 11:06:03 AM
Martinez
Cash
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Tielemans
Kamara
McGinn
Bailey
Diaby
Archer
No pissing about
Unlikely to see Archer start. Emery prefers Duran.
Post by: Axl Rose on August 21, 2023, 11:07:09 AM
I hate Hibs and hope we smash them. ******. 😂
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 21, 2023, 11:08:38 AM
Just win, Villa.Why is that mate, is it a Proclaimers thing?
I hate Hibs and hope we smash them. ******. 😂
Post by: Bad English on August 21, 2023, 11:30:05 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on August 21, 2023, 11:32:38 AM
Just win, Villa.Why is that mate, is it a Proclaimers thing?
I hate Hibs and hope we smash them. ******. 😂
Haha. I don't mind the Proclaimers to be fair, mate. They're clearly shite, but harmless nonetheless.
As with Celtic, most Hibs fans I've met are bellends. Don't like either of them and their nonsense. I'm sure there are lovely ones out there somewhere 😂
Post by: Steve67 on August 21, 2023, 12:04:45 PM
Post by: Smirker on August 21, 2023, 12:07:27 PM
FTF
Post by: Nelly on August 21, 2023, 12:15:29 PM
Post by: AV84 on August 21, 2023, 12:18:03 PM
Post by: LeeB on August 21, 2023, 12:20:45 PM
Some of the comments during the other Hibs games suggested they would try to kick us off the field. Given our run of luck I'm just hoping we get through it without adding another long term injury.
That's easier said than done these days when Premier League players are super athletes built like brick shithouses. I'd admire the chutzpah of any Hibs player that tries to dish out some treatment to Diego Carlos.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 21, 2023, 12:35:51 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2023, 12:38:37 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on August 21, 2023, 12:42:46 PM
As far as I can see this is not being televised. Is that right?Some suggestions on twitter (yeah, I know) that it's going to be on BBC Scotland (channel 864 on sky). Not showing on their listings so may be it's bollox or maybe it's going to be behind the red button or some other stuff.
Post by: Towser on August 21, 2023, 12:43:17 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/gSK9FtF/Whats-App-Image-2023-08-21-at-12-34-08.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gSK9FtF)
Post by: john e on August 21, 2023, 12:54:49 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on August 21, 2023, 12:58:23 PM
Post by: Smirker on August 21, 2023, 01:02:25 PM
Its on BBC iPlayer and Sportscene in Scotland
(https://i.ibb.co/gSK9FtF/Whats-App-Image-2023-08-21-at-12-34-08.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gSK9FtF)
Villa back in Europe and it's on TV 8)
COME ON!
Post by: SaddVillan on August 21, 2023, 01:06:24 PM
Its on BBC iPlayer and Sportscene in Scotland
(https://i.ibb.co/gSK9FtF/Whats-App-Image-2023-08-21-at-12-34-08.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gSK9FtF)
Villa back in Europe and it's on TV 8)
COME ON!
I watched their hone came v Luzern and thougt the commentary was a refreshing change compared to the typical MOTD tripe.
Post by: Hillbilly on August 21, 2023, 01:22:08 PM
One could mention their respective evil twins but that argument has been done to death.Just win, Villa.Why is that mate, is it a Proclaimers thing?
I hate Hibs and hope we smash them. ******. 😂
Haha. I don't mind the Proclaimers to be fair, mate. They're clearly shite, but harmless nonetheless.
As with Celtic, most Hibs fans I've met are bellends. Don't like either of them and their nonsense. I'm sure there are lovely ones out there somewhere 😂
Post by: astonvilla82 on August 21, 2023, 01:37:56 PM
It's was American commenting I believeIts on BBC iPlayer and Sportscene in Scotland
(https://i.ibb.co/gSK9FtF/Whats-App-Image-2023-08-21-at-12-34-08.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gSK9FtF)
Villa back in Europe and it's on TV 8)
COME ON!
I watched their hone came v Luzern and thougt the commentary was a refreshing change compared to the typical MOTD tripe.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 21, 2023, 01:43:02 PM
Martinez
Cash
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Tielemans
Kamara
McGinn
Bailey
Diaby
Archer
No pissing about
I'd love to see McGinn alongside Des Bremner and Alex Cropley.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 21, 2023, 01:44:50 PM
Does Bremmer making a appearance at Easter Road before the game
I don't know - does he?
Post by: Axl Rose on August 21, 2023, 01:49:31 PM
One could mention their respective evil twins but that argument has been done to death.Just win, Villa.Why is that mate, is it a Proclaimers thing?
I hate Hibs and hope we smash them. ******. 😂
Haha. I don't mind the Proclaimers to be fair, mate. They're clearly shite, but harmless nonetheless.
As with Celtic, most Hibs fans I've met are bellends. Don't like either of them and their nonsense. I'm sure there are lovely ones out there somewhere 😂
Absolutely mate 😂 I hate them all.
Post by: Richie on August 21, 2023, 01:56:10 PM
Post by: CT Villan on August 21, 2023, 02:03:59 PM
Post by: Gareth on August 21, 2023, 02:08:07 PM
I'm hoping we go strong on Wednesday. Be under no illusions, for us the final is in May. For Hibs, the final is Wednesday night. They will be well up for it and we don't want to give ourselves a massive task to do at Villa Park next week. Let's kill them off up there.
I agree
Watched the first leg of the last round, they lack quality (massively) but they have endeavour.
Be good to grind that little idiot into the dug out ground though.
Post by: darren woolley on August 21, 2023, 02:08:39 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 21, 2023, 02:40:10 PM
Generally found Hibs fans to be an affable lot.
Post by: AV84 on August 21, 2023, 02:41:39 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 21, 2023, 02:44:17 PM
Post by: VillaTim on August 21, 2023, 02:47:28 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 21, 2023, 02:48:25 PM
Post by: algy on August 21, 2023, 02:57:54 PM
For those going, Port O'Leith is a good pub and a couple of others nect to it.My Edinburgh recommendations:
Generally found Hibs fans to be an affable lot.
- Pubs will be open til 3am as it's the festival, and clubs until 5am. There are a couple of (effectively) late opening pubs - Whistle Binkies (South Bridge), and just around the corner Banshee Labyrinth (Niddry St). The former usually has indie-type bands playing live, the latter has a cinema and usually rock/metal playing over the speakers. Old town.
- If yer looking for food in the city centre, then Made In Italy (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d1471488-Reviews-Made_in_Italy-Edinburgh_Scotland.html) in the Grassmarket is cheap (for the city centre) and good.
- Also good in the city centre, and definitely very cheap - Mosque Kitchen (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d8551725-Reviews-The_Original_Mosque_Kitchen_Cafe-Edinburgh_Scotland.html). If you like a curry, you like lots of it, and you don't want to spend a fortune ... this is yer place.
- I would highly, highly recommend getting some drinks from an offy and going up Calton Hill for sunset (or sunrise..). Lovely views over the north & west of the city incl. Hibs ground, and you don't need ti be especially fit to get up there.
Post by: AV84 on August 21, 2023, 03:28:06 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 21, 2023, 03:28:08 PM
Post by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 03:34:48 PM
If Digne is off to France imminently, and it already feels too late for Acuña, who plays LB in this match?Pau Torres or one of the kids.
Post by: SaddVillan on August 21, 2023, 03:35:19 PM
Does Bremmer making a appearance at Easter Road before the game
I don't know - does he?
Des is going to be a guest at the game.
https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/des-bremner-to-be-special-guest-at-hibs-vs-aston-villa
Post by: AV84 on August 21, 2023, 03:41:17 PM
If Digne is off to France imminently, and it already feels too late for Acuña, who plays LB in this match?Pau Torres or one of the kids.
So Cash - Konsa - Carlos - Pau?
Post by: rob_bridge on August 21, 2023, 03:43:31 PM
Post by: andyh on August 21, 2023, 03:53:21 PM
I'm sure we won 2-0 and Im positive that Keith Houchen was playing for them, but I'm probably talking bollocks
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 21, 2023, 04:00:15 PM
Sky channel 187/844 BBC Scotland Sportscene for those with Sky.
So i have either Virgin or BBC i Player - how do i find where it is on?
And BTW
Go big and kill it in the first leg - it is already sold out so lets get it done
Olsen
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
Chambers Teilemans
Philogene McGinn Traore
Duran
Post by: astonvilla82 on August 21, 2023, 04:02:58 PM
Post by: Clark W Griswold on August 21, 2023, 04:03:58 PM
Just win, Villa.Why is that mate, is it a Proclaimers thing?
I hate Hibs and hope we smash them. ******. 😂
Haha. I don't mind the Proclaimers to be fair, mate. They're clearly shite, but harmless nonetheless.
As with Celtic, most Hibs fans I've met are bellends. Don't like either of them and their nonsense. I'm sure there are lovely ones out there somewhere 😂
Yes i concur. 'I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)' is a bit tame to someone who normally likes 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Rocket Queen' etc
Anyway, glad it's on TV and i'm going to go with a 2-1 win.
Post by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 04:07:27 PM
Is the Swan and Mitre still open as a pub, some Hibernian lad said he's booked to stay there, thought it closed down or is it rooms only?I know a way to get into the caves under the bridge if anyones interested? Decent place to sleep once you’re shit faced and rat-arsed.
Post by: algy on August 21, 2023, 04:07:52 PM
Martinez
--
Konsa
Carlos
Torres
Digne
--
Tielemans
Chambers
McGinn
--
Traore
Diaby
Duran
Post by: TelfordVilla on August 21, 2023, 04:10:02 PM
on the iplayer, simply go to channels and select bbc Scotland.Sky channel 187/844 BBC Scotland Sportscene for those with Sky.
So i have either Virgin or BBC i Player - how do i find where it is on?
And BTW
Go big and kill it in the first leg - it is already sold out so lets get it done
Olsen
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
Chambers Teilemans
Philogene McGinn Traore
Duran
Post by: astonvilla82 on August 21, 2023, 04:25:36 PM
is it still open, seen some badreviews from previous years, looking on Google but no definite informationIs the Swan and Mitre still open as a pub, some Hibernian lad said he's booked to stay there, thought it closed down or is it rooms only?I know a way to get into the caves under the bridge if anyones interested? Decent place to sleep once you’re shit faced and rat-arsed.
Post by: VillaTim on August 21, 2023, 04:36:49 PM
looks derelict whenever i've walked past. Maybe he's just going to squat there for the nightis it still open, seen some badreviews from previous years, looking on Google but no definite informationIs the Swan and Mitre still open as a pub, some Hibernian lad said he's booked to stay there, thought it closed down or is it rooms only?I know a way to get into the caves under the bridge if anyones interested? Decent place to sleep once you’re shit faced and rat-arsed.
Post by: Nev on August 21, 2023, 05:04:50 PM
0-2
Post by: LeeB on August 21, 2023, 05:16:02 PM
Hmmmm. The opportunity to rotate and rest players will come if we reach the league format so at this early stage of the season, with a Sunday game next, on a roll from the last game we should play our strongest side. All that work last season could be thrown away rather simply and we'll emerge with egg on our faces.
0-2
I'd think maybe 1 or two changes with regular starters pencilled in for change around the hour mark if everything is going well.
Post by: Chris Smith on August 21, 2023, 05:26:55 PM
Is the Swan and Mitre still open as a pub, some Hibernian lad said he's booked to stay there, thought it closed down or is it rooms only?
Accommodation only I think. I was chatting to a former barman from there yesterday and mentioned that I noticed that the outside had been painted and he said that it was flats so maybe the Hibs fan had an airbnb.
Post by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 05:32:34 PM
I remember us playing Hibs in a pre season friendly at Villa Park, many years ago.Well not bollocks at all. He played for them and made 57 appearances scoring 11 goals between 89 and 91, so that’s probably when friendly was?
I'm sure we won 2-0 and Im positive that Keith Houchen was playing for them, but I'm probably talking bollocks
Post by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 05:35:43 PM
BBC Scotland channel 162 on Virgin Media.Sky channel 187/844 BBC Scotland Sportscene for those with Sky.
So i have either Virgin or BBC i Player - how do i find where it is on?
Post by: AV84 on August 21, 2023, 05:36:34 PM
Post by: Legion on August 21, 2023, 05:38:44 PM
Post by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 05:40:24 PM
Yes. You don’t work hard over 38 games season to achieve qualification and then throw it away in one game. Reaching the League stage is absolutely essential to ensure last seasons effort is not wasted. Play the strongest available team.Hmmmm. The opportunity to rotate and rest players will come if we reach the league format so at this early stage of the season, with a Sunday game next, on a roll from the last game we should play our strongest side. All that work last season could be thrown away rather simply and we'll emerge with egg on our faces.
0-2
I'd think maybe 1 or two changes with regular starters pencilled in for change around the hour mark if everything is going well.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2023, 05:47:32 PM
They're probably about similar standard to Stevenage Borough...
Oh shit
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2023, 05:49:49 PM
Post by: olaftab on August 21, 2023, 05:53:27 PM
How does a good Hibs performance rate against Everton?3-0 to Hibs.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 21, 2023, 06:33:48 PM
I'd think maybe 1 or two changes with regular starters pencilled in for change around the hour mark if everything is going well.
I'd go strong and get the tie 'won' if possible on Weds, as the fixture change now means we've 4 days rest after. Then rest/bench players for the home leg, as that game's only 3 days before Liverpool away.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on August 21, 2023, 06:43:20 PM
Post by: AV84 on August 21, 2023, 06:43:53 PM
0-4 Job Done. Kids in return leg.
If we have any kids left.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 21, 2023, 06:55:11 PM
An FA Cup 4th round game against Queens Park in Glasgow. Lost 6-1 and they went on to win the Cup.
What's more it looks like we had a bigger following then than we will have on Wednesday.
Quote
They were drawn at home against Aston Villa in the fourth round, but the match was called into doubt when it was scheduled to take place on the same date and location as Queen's Park's match against Hibernian F.C. in the Scottish Cup. But Queen's and their Scottish opponents agreed to postpone the match for two weeks. There was a great deal of interest by the spectators from Birmingham, and three special trains were laid on to transport them to Glasgow for the game with more than 1200 of them travelling north of the border. Around 10,000 fans filled the ground where they watched Queen's Park defeat Aston Villa 6–1.Quote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1884_FA_Cup_final
https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/20
Post by: trinityoap on August 21, 2023, 07:07:36 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 21, 2023, 07:09:09 PM
BBC Scotland channel 162 on Virgin Media.Sky channel 187/844 BBC Scotland Sportscene for those with Sky.
So i have either Virgin or BBC i Player - how do i find where it is on?
Many thanks although nothing on planner as yet
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 21, 2023, 07:36:34 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001q7jc
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 21, 2023, 07:55:15 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised to see this starting 11:
Olsen
Chambers
Konsa
Carlos
Digne (if sold by then Revan)
Luiz
Tielemans
Mcginn
Bidace
Watkins
Duran
Weather the early storm, keep a clean sheet, nick one before half time to quiet the crowd, finish the job second half: 2-0 (Watkins, Tielemans).
Post by: Meanwood Villa on August 21, 2023, 07:59:57 PM
Our only previous competitive game north of the border.
An FA Cup 4th round game against Queens Park in Glasgow. Lost 6-1 and they went on to win the Cup.
What's more it looks like we had a bigger following then than we will have on Wednesday.QuoteThey were drawn at home against Aston Villa in the fourth round, but the match was called into doubt when it was scheduled to take place on the same date and location as Queen's Park's match against Hibernian F.C. in the Scottish Cup. But Queen's and their Scottish opponents agreed to postpone the match for two weeks. There was a great deal of interest by the spectators from Birmingham, and three special trains were laid on to transport them to Glasgow for the game with more than 1200 of them travelling north of the border. Around 10,000 fans filled the ground where they watched Queen's Park defeat Aston Villa 6–1.Quote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1884_FA_Cup_final
https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/20
They did not win the cup that or any year. They were runners up to Blackburn Rovers.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 21, 2023, 09:14:59 PM
Our only previous competitive game north of the border.
An FA Cup 4th round game against Queens Park in Glasgow. Lost 6-1 and they went on to win the Cup.
What's more it looks like we had a bigger following then than we will have on Wednesday.QuoteThey were drawn at home against Aston Villa in the fourth round, but the match was called into doubt when it was scheduled to take place on the same date and location as Queen's Park's match against Hibernian F.C. in the Scottish Cup. But Queen's and their Scottish opponents agreed to postpone the match for two weeks. There was a great deal of interest by the spectators from Birmingham, and three special trains were laid on to transport them to Glasgow for the game with more than 1200 of them travelling north of the border. Around 10,000 fans filled the ground where they watched Queen's Park defeat Aston Villa 6–1.Quote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1884_FA_Cup_final
https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/20
They did not win the cup that or any year. They were runners up to Blackburn Rovers.
Yes you're right. However....Following the match, the referee admitted that at one point during the game the ball had passed the Blackburn goal line, but as Queen's Park did not attempt to claim the goal, it was not awarded.
Post by: VillaTim on August 21, 2023, 09:52:59 PM
Post by: Dave P on August 22, 2023, 08:42:35 AM
Post by: pablo_picasso on August 22, 2023, 12:50:53 PM
Tyrone Mings
Alex Moreno
Leander Dendoncker
Tim Iroegbunam
Jacob Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey*
Philippe Coutinho
Emi Buendia
Nicolo Zaniolo
Leon Bailey
Jaden-Philogene-Bidace*
Keinan Davis*
Cameron Archer*
*About to be sold.
Post by: AV84 on August 22, 2023, 12:55:15 PM
Post by: pablo_picasso on August 22, 2023, 12:55:57 PM
Is Bailey injured?
He was limping out of the stadium after the game on Sunday...
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 22, 2023, 12:56:30 PM
Is Bailey injured?
He was limping out of the stadium after the game on Sunday...
Emery has said it was nothing to worry about.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 22, 2023, 12:56:43 PM
Queen's Park really should have won it.
Post by: pablo_picasso on August 22, 2023, 12:59:05 PM
Is Bailey injured?
He was limping out of the stadium after the game on Sunday...
Emery has said it was nothing to worry about.
Not sure if thats good or bad, lol.
Only having a little lighthearted fun, of course its good news if he is fit.
He was alright performance wise on Sunday, so lets hope that if he is fit & can play, he can take his form & be useful against a club of Hibs quality.
Post by: AV84 on August 22, 2023, 12:59:47 PM
Is Bailey injured?
He was limping out of the stadium after the game on Sunday...
Well he was apparently involved in some argy bargy after the match so I assumed he wasn't too badly hurt
Post by: Richard on August 22, 2023, 01:11:46 PM
We could be missing these players for the game tomorrow;-
Tyrone Mings
Alex Moreno
Leander Dendoncker
Tim Iroegbunam
Jacob Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey*
Philippe Coutinho
Emi Buendia
Nicolo Zaniolo
Leon Bailey
Jaden-Philogene-Bidace*
Keinan Davis*
Cameron Archer*
*About to be sold.
No problem the following should be ok:
Emi
Chambers
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Kamara
Tielemans
McGinn
Luiz
Diaby
Watkins
Subs - Olsen Cash Konsa Duran Traore....but then admittedly we are struggling to fill the bench!
Post by: London Villan on August 22, 2023, 01:44:42 PM
I'd not be surprised to see the 3421 we finished the game with on Sunday being used to control the game early on, then switching to the 4222 we play.
I wouldn't even put money on Unai letting SJM start the game.
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 22, 2023, 02:11:20 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 22, 2023, 02:38:03 PM
Zaniolo in line to make his debut tomorrow
Can i ask where is that reported?
Post by: Legion on August 22, 2023, 02:39:06 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on August 22, 2023, 02:50:19 PM
I think a tight game up there , one goal in it, before we smash them in the home leg
Post by: Axl Rose on August 22, 2023, 02:55:16 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on August 22, 2023, 02:55:56 PM
The thing about Emry and our squad is that there is no obvious starting line-up,He could do that where the opposition are short of players and let him play for Hibs
I'd not be surprised to see the 3421 we finished the game with on Sunday being used to control the game early on, then switching to the 4222 we play.
I wouldn't even put money on Unai letting SJM start the game.
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 22, 2023, 02:58:13 PM
The video of them winning the Scottish Cup (with SJM in the team) and them singing Sunshine on Leith is, to be fair, amazing.
I think a tight game up there , one goal in it, before we smash them in the home leg
Thats great to be fair, do love that song as well.
Post by: pablo_picasso on August 22, 2023, 03:33:24 PM
Zaniolo in line to make his debut tomorrow
Can i ask where is that reported?
Birmingham Live have these quotes from Emery;
"Asked if Zaniolo could feature at Easter Road, Emery said:
"Hopefully yes I think so. Of course, we closed his signing on Friday, and on Saturday it was impossible to take his registration.
He is fit because he was training with his team and of course, we will need players helping us. He has experiences. He won the Conference League with Rome and we are happy with him."
So looks like he should be available.
Post by: Nev on August 22, 2023, 04:32:55 PM
The video of them winning the Scottish Cup (with SJM in the team) and them singing Sunshine on Leith is, to be fair, amazing.
I think a tight game up there , one goal in it, before we smash them in the home leg
Thats great to be fair, do love that song as well.
If the game had been on the Thursday we'd have been up there in the home end and it wouldn't have been a problem to sing along at all. It might be a problem not to join in if they sing it at our place.
Post by: liam on August 22, 2023, 04:34:36 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on August 22, 2023, 05:52:02 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 22, 2023, 06:11:15 PM
Quote
Boyhood Birmingham City fan Joe Newell admits he would love to help Hibernian stun Aston Villa and book a place in the Europa Conference League group stage.
The 30-year-old grew up in Tamworth and was a Blues season-ticket holder who used to cheer them on from the St Andrew’s stands in the Second City derby. Newell has close friends and family members – including his fiancée – who are Villa fans, adding a bit of extra spice to the Battle of Britain play-off round showdown for the midfielder.
“There’s one dodgy picture of me in a Villa top when I was four but I’m a Blues fan, always have been,” he said ahead of Wednesday’s qualifying play-off first leg at Easter Road. “There’s a lot more Villa where I’m from. My fiancée is Villa, my dad’s Blues, his brother is Villa. My best mate is diehard Villa.
“Listen, I’d love to beat them, don’t get me wrong. But whether it was Sunday at home to Raith in the cup or Villa at home on Wednesday, you go into each game trying to win. I won’t let that (being a Birmingham fan) get into my thinking too much.”
Newell has faced the Villans twice before in the Championship as a Rotherham United player in 2017 and 2019 but he knows the stakes are higher on this occasion considering the prize of European group-stage football for the winner. He also knows Villa, who finished seventh in the Premier League last term, are a far stronger proposition now than when he last encountered them.
“We probably couldn’t have got a harder draw but both legs will be very special,” said Newell, whose side have already eliminated Andorrans Inter d’Escaldes and Swiss side Luzern this summer. “No matter what the outcome, we’ve got to enjoy it, work hard and give a good account of ourselves.
“Some people would call us underdogs in the Luzern game but they were a top side and we scored five goals and got through.
“Villa are a massive club, their finances will be chalk and cheese compared to us, they’ve just put four past Everton at the weekend, so we know how hard it will be. But it’s football, it’s a sell-out at Easter Road and anything can happen.
“I’m really excited. We’re buzzing, the mood’s very good. We’ve got a lot of confidence and excitement going into the game. We know it’s obviously going to be a tough game against a top side, a massive club, but this is what you want to do, growing up you want to play in these games.
“The European games are a pleasure to play in. There were so many big games last year that we went into thinking about (the possibility of) these nights.
“We grafted so hard to make the top six and then to make the European places for this reason. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it so far. We’ve got two more games to try and get into the group stages, which would obviously be amazing.”
Post by: Nev on August 22, 2023, 06:29:08 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on August 22, 2023, 06:29:27 PM
you forgot to mention he's a Hibs aceQuoteBoyhood Birmingham City fan Joe Newell admits he would love to help Hibernian stun Aston Villa and book a place in the Europa Conference League group stage.
The 30-year-old grew up in Tamworth and was a Blues season-ticket holder who used to cheer them on from the St Andrew’s stands in the Second City derby. Newell has close friends and family members – including his fiancée – who are Villa fans, adding a bit of extra spice to the Battle of Britain play-off round showdown for the midfielder.
“There’s one dodgy picture of me in a Villa top when I was four but I’m a Blues fan, always have been,” he said ahead of Wednesday’s qualifying play-off first leg at Easter Road. “There’s a lot more Villa where I’m from. My fiancée is Villa, my dad’s Blues, his brother is Villa. My best mate is diehard Villa.
“Listen, I’d love to beat them, don’t get me wrong. But whether it was Sunday at home to Raith in the cup or Villa at home on Wednesday, you go into each game trying to win. I won’t let that (being a Birmingham fan) get into my thinking too much.”
Newell has faced the Villans twice before in the Championship as a Rotherham United player in 2017 and 2019 but he knows the stakes are higher on this occasion considering the prize of European group-stage football for the winner. He also knows Villa, who finished seventh in the Premier League last term, are a far stronger proposition now than when he last encountered them.
“We probably couldn’t have got a harder draw but both legs will be very special,” said Newell, whose side have already eliminated Andorrans Inter d’Escaldes and Swiss side Luzern this summer. “No matter what the outcome, we’ve got to enjoy it, work hard and give a good account of ourselves.
“Some people would call us underdogs in the Luzern game but they were a top side and we scored five goals and got through.
“Villa are a massive club, their finances will be chalk and cheese compared to us, they’ve just put four past Everton at the weekend, so we know how hard it will be. But it’s football, it’s a sell-out at Easter Road and anything can happen.
“I’m really excited. We’re buzzing, the mood’s very good. We’ve got a lot of confidence and excitement going into the game. We know it’s obviously going to be a tough game against a top side, a massive club, but this is what you want to do, growing up you want to play in these games.
“The European games are a pleasure to play in. There were so many big games last year that we went into thinking about (the possibility of) these nights.
“We grafted so hard to make the top six and then to make the European places for this reason. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it so far. We’ve got two more games to try and get into the group stages, which would obviously be amazing.”
Post by: Legion on August 22, 2023, 07:46:40 PM
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on August 22, 2023, 08:02:10 PM
Tamworth.
Me Moms from Tanworth, full of bluenoses.
Tad nervous about this one, Villa being Villa it could be a banana skin. Head says we win comfortably though.
Post by: danno on August 22, 2023, 08:08:45 PM
Tamworth.
Me Moms from Tanworth, full of bluenoses.
Tad nervous about this one, Villa being Villa it could be a banana skin. Head says we win comfortably though.
Lived here since 84. have met about five.
Although for them I guess that is alot.
Post by: Villafirst on August 22, 2023, 11:45:38 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 23, 2023, 07:21:37 AM
Need to go strong with our line-up. We don't want any Rapid Vienna repeats, or Stevenage!! Hibernian will be well fired up for this....
Should be okay, as long as we don't start Habib Beye.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 23, 2023, 07:53:48 AM
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 23, 2023, 08:04:41 AM
Post by: john e on August 23, 2023, 08:25:20 AM
Some people have no idea how up for it Hibbs will be
We need to go with a strong team and a focused not taking anything for granted attitude, or we’ll lose
Post by: Clampy on August 23, 2023, 08:37:41 AM
The we’ll have enough and should be okay stuff worries me
Some people have no idea how up for it Hibbs will be
We need to go with a strong team and a focused not taking anything for granted attitude, or we’ll lose
I reckon (well hope) that the players worked so hard to get there, they won't want to throw it away and we have a manager who wants to win the whole thing but yeah, it's going to be tougher than people think.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on August 23, 2023, 08:43:38 AM
Post by: olaftab on August 23, 2023, 08:55:56 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on August 23, 2023, 08:58:51 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on August 23, 2023, 09:18:02 AM
Post by: Dr Butler on August 23, 2023, 09:23:11 AM
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Axl Rose on August 23, 2023, 09:24:51 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 23, 2023, 09:58:39 AM
A sort of mixture of fire plus flesh.
Ah yes.
A FUNERALLING
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on August 23, 2023, 10:09:38 AM
Post by: Smithy on August 23, 2023, 10:19:57 AM
I'd snap your hand off for a draw right now, which is ridiculous, really. We should be beating these 9 times out of 10, and probably will, but I will continue shitting it until we're two goals clear...
Post by: eamonn on August 23, 2023, 10:22:11 AM
Post by: AV84 on August 23, 2023, 10:43:45 AM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on August 23, 2023, 10:50:16 AM
but I will continue shitting it until we're two goals clear...Wise move, wise move! ;)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on August 23, 2023, 10:57:45 AM
Are Villa and Hibs the only 2 British and/or Irish teams left in this competition now? I know there were a few still there last qualifying round.
Hearts are, hence us playing today.
Post by: john e on August 23, 2023, 11:14:37 AM
I’m going to say a Little prayer while I’m here
Every little helps
Post by: eamonn on August 23, 2023, 11:16:00 AM
Post by: MorrisNielson on August 23, 2023, 11:18:27 AM
We’ve played them few times in the past:
14-Oct-1991 - Away - Lost 2-4
5-Aug-1989 - Home - Won 1-0
20-Oct-1969 - Away - Won 4-1
11-Feb-1950 - Home - Won 5-2
18-Apr-1896 - Away - Won 5-2
4-Apr-1896 - Home - Lost 1-2
9-Apr-1887 - Home - Won 3-0
1-Jan-1887 - Away - Won 8-3
26-Apr-1886 - Home - Won 2-1
The natives got restless following our 8-3 win and a riot broke out. The Edinburgh Evening Dispatch reporter came the Villa’s aid to help escort them back to the changing rooms. Unfortunately, Freddie Dawson mistook him for a hooligan and promptly bopped him on the nose. The Edinburgh Evening Dispatch published his apology the next day.
(https://i.ibb.co/Fx7Syvy/Hibs.png) (https://ibb.co/Fx7Syvy)
Post by: LeeB on August 23, 2023, 11:20:08 AM
Today is the first official competitive game vs Hibernian.
We’ve played them few times in the past:
14-Oct-1991 - Away - Lost 2-4
5-Aug-1989 - Home - Won 1-0
20-Oct-1969 - Away - Won 4-1
11-Feb-1950 - Home - Won 5-2
18-Apr-1896 - Away - Won 5-2
4-Apr-1896 - Home - Lost 1-2
9-Apr-1887 - Home - Won 3-0
1-Jan-1887 - Away - Won 8-3
26-Apr-1886 - Home - Won 2-1
The natives got restless following our 8-3 win and a riot broke out. The Edinburgh Evening Dispatch reporter came the Villa’s aid to help escort them back to the changing rooms. Unfortunately, Freddie Dawson mistook him for a hooligan and promptly bopped him on the nose. The Edinburgh Evening Dispatch published his apology the next day.
(https://i.ibb.co/Fx7Syvy/Hibs.png) (https://ibb.co/Fx7Syvy)
Ha ha, fantastic
Post by: algy on August 23, 2023, 11:22:21 AM
Did Derry City, the very definition of Irish/British, not make it through?Lost on penalties in the last round.
Annoyingly, TNS could've feasibly got to the group stages this year. Lost 4-3 to Swift Hesperange - they lost 4-3 to Struga (Macedonia), and Struga have Breiðablik (Iceland) ... so all games that they could've feasibly won (Breiðablik entered the Champions League in the round before TNS)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 11:28:35 AM
Post by: OCD on August 23, 2023, 11:34:12 AM
Post by: AV84 on August 23, 2023, 11:40:11 AM
Will be interesting to see the line-up and if we can make the second leg redundant, even more so...it's getting harder to throw kids in! Kellyman probably the main one who could benefit.
Probably irrelevant but I noticed Kellyman is now in the squad list for Fantasy Premier League, he wasn't there at the start of the season. I do think we'll see a bit of him this season. He'll be 18 in September so, if we're adopting this new approach of 21/22 being over the hill, he's exactly the age that we should start giving him minutes.
Post by: olaftab on August 23, 2023, 11:43:16 AM
George Ramsay, Manager. Interesting.Well yes! Obviously it has been established in many “ public enquires” that this gentleman was never a football manager.
Post by: Smithy on August 23, 2023, 11:43:23 AM
Will be interesting to see the line-up and if we can make the second leg redundant, even more so...it's getting harder to throw kids in! Kellyman probably the main one who could benefit.
Probably irrelevant but I noticed Kellyman is now in the squad list for Fantasy Premier League, he wasn't there at the start of the season. I do think we'll see a bit of him this season. He'll be 18 in September so, if we're adopting this new approach of 21/22 being over the hill, he's exactly the age that we should start giving him minutes.
I think I'm right in saying he's the first youth product to come through and train with the first-team under Emery? Everyone else made their 'breakthrough' to first-team training under previous managers?
It will be interesting to see how Unai handles him.
Post by: VillaTim on August 23, 2023, 11:54:16 AM
Post by: AV84 on August 23, 2023, 12:10:26 PM
I think I'm right in saying he's the first youth product to come through and train with the first-team under Emery? Everyone else made their 'breakthrough' to first-team training under previous managers?
It will be interesting to see how Unai handles him.
He looks like he could do with bulking up a little but he's very tall, which is something it feels like we're lacking a bit. And someone like Torres isn't exactly built like Diego Carlos, but seems to do alright. I think it's a good age to give him some game time, then come January he's either shown enough to keep integrating him into the first team, or, he's shown enough to interest a decent team in loaning him, or, worst case scenario, he's shown he drops back down to the U21s and we reassess in the summer.
Post by: Steve67 on August 23, 2023, 01:00:09 PM
Post by: eamonn on August 23, 2023, 01:10:53 PM
I presume there will be no Archer, Bidace in the squad. With the injuries we have, might need a third keeper on the bench!
It seemed to be the lucky omen in the spring which propelled us to 7th (and even 5th for a while). 8)
Post by: AV84 on August 23, 2023, 01:15:07 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 01:21:40 PM
If we were stuck can you bring a keeper on to play outfield? I've seen outfield players go in goal before, but never the other way around.
Nigel Spink came on for the injured Ian Taylor in the last minute at QPR back in 1995. It turned out to be his final appearance for us.
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 23, 2023, 01:25:38 PM
Post by: AV84 on August 23, 2023, 01:27:15 PM
If we were stuck can you bring a keeper on to play outfield? I've seen outfield players go in goal before, but never the other way around.
Nigel Spink came on for the injured Ian Taylor in the last minute at QPR back in 1995. It turned out to be his final appearance for us.
I can imagine Olsen coming on to close out a game if we get too many more injuries. Score the winner that takes us into the group stages.
Post by: OCD on August 23, 2023, 01:29:57 PM
Post by: AV84 on August 23, 2023, 01:32:21 PM
Olsen will probably start in goal.
Martinez coming on to score the winning goal does sound more likely.
Post by: OCD on August 23, 2023, 01:33:12 PM
Post by: Legion on August 23, 2023, 01:34:35 PM
I presume there will be no Archer, Bidace in the squad. With the injuries we have, might need a third keeper on the bench!
He travelled with the squad earlier this week but has returned for a medical.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 23, 2023, 01:38:57 PM
Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?
None yet, the much vaunted Hibs firm haven't showed up. What time does the 'B6 Ultras' march to the stadium start at?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 01:44:54 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66048204
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/C5CA/production/_130243605_bbc-sport-live-line-up-square--4b2b5c1f-c299-4fe8-8710-3293e325c868.png)
Post by: lovejoy on August 23, 2023, 01:58:04 PM
I think tonight will be like a cup tie against lower league opposition. They will come out like a house on fire and we need to take the sting out of it and then pick them off as fatigue sets in. It will be closer than we expect. 1-3.
Post by: London Villan on August 23, 2023, 02:03:21 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 23, 2023, 02:31:15 PM
Hibernian v Aston Villa: Who was in the last Villa team in Europe?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66048204
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I think Beye played Left Back and Cuellar on the Right. Gave away a needless corner for Rapid goal.
Post by: eamonn on August 23, 2023, 02:39:00 PM
Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?
No, but someone flung (slung?) a rat from their shoe and it sailed over Snappy Snaps, Jessops and Dixons in one fell swoop.
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 23, 2023, 02:49:08 PM
Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?
No, but someone flung (slung?) a rat from their shoe and it sailed over Snappy Snaps, Jessops and Dixons in one fell swoop.
Any pictures?
Post by: Smirker on August 23, 2023, 02:52:26 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 02:56:10 PM
Post by: coreyfeldman on August 23, 2023, 03:01:18 PM
I'd imagine the biggest chance of any issues is with PAOK fans. And i'd also imagine that's a pretty slim chance.
I'd be genuinely concerned about going to any Greek team away, there's basically violence before every match as all domestic games have no away fans so European ties is when the ultras can get their fix.
Post by: olaftab on August 23, 2023, 03:05:45 PM
Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?No chairs being disturbed or motorbikes in Grassmarket so far.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 23, 2023, 03:10:32 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 23, 2023, 03:10:35 PM
Looking at their forum, the Hibs fans seem alright.
They must be the friendliest fans in Scotland. Plenty have Villa as their 'English team' though that may be because of SJM. They're all excited to see him back this evening.
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 23, 2023, 03:10:52 PM
Any reports of chairs being thrown across town squares and local gangs on motorcycles looking for trouble yet?No chairs being disturbed or motorbikes in Grassmarket so far.
Might see if there’s a Scottish car dealership in Stirchley that I can smash up if we lose.
Post by: PeterWithe on August 23, 2023, 03:14:54 PM
I'd imagine the biggest chance of any issues is with PAOK fans. And i'd also imagine that's a pretty slim chance.
I'd be genuinely concerned about going to any Greek team away, there's basically violence before every match as all domestic games have no away fans so European ties is when the ultras can get their fix.
Did I read that someone was stabbed to death at a game in Greece recently?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 03:16:42 PM
A reminder that European matches aren't all jolly fun days.
AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb CL qualifier has been postponed.QuoteA man has died after being stabbed in violence among fans of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb in Athens, police said.
The man was stabbed several times in clashes among fans of both clubs outside AEK’s stadium in Nea Philadelphia late on Monday, a police official said. Police said 100 to 120 Dinamo fans had shown up late on Monday near the AEK stadium, and where AEK fans had gathered.
Clashes broke out more than an hour after the visiting team’s training session ended and the team had left the stadium, with fans from both sides hurling flares, makeshift explosives and stones, police said.
Three Greek and five Croatian fans were also injured and being treated, and 98 people were arrested over taking part in the violence, the police official said.
Dinamo condemned the incident. “Such events are not in line with the values and ethics we promote as a club and community,” they said in a statement.
A Greek police spokesperson said the Champions League qualifying-round match between AEK and Dinamo scheduled to take place at AEK’s stadium on Tuesday had been postponed.
Greek football has been plagued by violence on and off the pitch and authorities have repeatedly promised to clean up the game. Fights between fans are frequent before or after a game despite heavy fines.
Post by: Axl Rose on August 23, 2023, 03:33:14 PM
Post by: Smirker on August 23, 2023, 03:45:15 PM
Looking at their forum, the Hibs fans seem alright.
They must be the friendliest fans in Scotland. Plenty have Villa as their 'English team' though that may be because of SJM. They're all excited to see him back this evening.
From Edinburgh to Aston
Birmingham to Leith
Hopefully between us
There won't be any grief
8)
Post by: VillaTim on August 23, 2023, 03:52:15 PM
Olsen will probably start in goal.Surely we wont take that risk
Post by: N'ZMAV on August 23, 2023, 03:53:49 PM
Olsen will probably start in goal.that would be fucking stupid
Post by: Bad English on August 23, 2023, 03:55:24 PM
Post by: Bad English on August 23, 2023, 03:57:36 PM
I wouldn't put Olsen in goal if we were playing the Andorra la Vella Tobacconist Association 2nd XI.Olsen will probably start in goal.that would be fucking stupid
Post by: N'ZMAV on August 23, 2023, 03:57:53 PM
he wouldn't get in their side eitherI wouldn't put Olsen in goal if we were playing the Andorra la Vella Tobacconist Association 2nd XI.Olsen will probably start in goal.that would be fucking stupid
Post by: coreyfeldman on August 23, 2023, 04:07:20 PM
Post by: Dave on August 23, 2023, 04:18:34 PM
So this is on bbc Scotland or something tonight? Did I imagine that?
Yup. Should be on iplayer and the BBC website I think.
Post by: algy on August 23, 2023, 04:18:41 PM
So this is on bbc Scotland or something tonight? Did I imagine that?Yep, and available on Aye Player.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 04:21:27 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1694285097573425334
Post by: VillaTim on August 23, 2023, 04:26:13 PM
Post by: danno on August 23, 2023, 04:27:55 PM
Meltdown t-minus 20 mins when the teamsheet comes out
Nah, it’s not in your nature, you’ll be sanguine about it.
Post by: Clampy on August 23, 2023, 04:33:52 PM
Post by: VillaTim on August 23, 2023, 04:35:44 PM
Post by: pablo_picasso on August 23, 2023, 04:37:48 PM
Pretty much full strength line up
There is nobody left...
Post by: saunders_heroes on August 23, 2023, 05:27:16 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 23, 2023, 05:27:42 PM
What channel number on Sky is BBC Scotland? I just cant bloody find the match.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcscotland
Post by: dr.chekov on August 23, 2023, 05:27:54 PM
Post by: saunders_heroes on August 23, 2023, 05:29:53 PM
What channel number on Sky is BBC Scotland? I just cant bloody find the match.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcscotland
Cheers!
Post by: leylandalbion on August 23, 2023, 05:33:53 PM
Post by: KNVillan on August 23, 2023, 05:37:52 PM
Trying to watch in Tunisia...does any know if iplayer doesn't work overseas....cause mine ain't!
I’m not sure, but if you’re watching it on t’internet then you would probably need a VPN
Post by: TelfordVilla on August 27, 2023, 07:11:18 PM