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Title: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Legion on January 06, 2024, 07:26:03 PM
Drawn Monday evening 8.1.24.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Legion on January 06, 2024, 07:27:23 PM
Maidstone United (H).
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Louzie0 on January 06, 2024, 07:27:39 PM
Drawn Monday evening 8.1.24.

These are heady heights.
Will there be canapés?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 06, 2024, 07:28:23 PM
Eastleigh or Newport (H) please
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2024, 07:30:16 PM
Small heath (H) is what I reckon.

I'd like Wigan at home though.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Richard on January 06, 2024, 07:31:54 PM
Have  a funny feeling it will be against one of our lovely neighbours.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 06, 2024, 07:35:02 PM
Number 24, Manchester United , will play Nr 2 ......

(Ball numbers shown are for illustrative purposes only)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Villan82 on January 06, 2024, 07:46:06 PM
By my reckoning, this is the first time since January 1996 where we are legitimately still in a race to win three competitions? Am I right?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: maidstonevillain on January 06, 2024, 07:47:52 PM
Maidstone United (H).

Maidstone United (A)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 06, 2024, 07:49:02 PM
By my reckoning, this is the first time since January 1996 where we are legitimately still in a race to win three competitions? Am I right?

Probably 2009/2010, although most likely we were near the top at the tail end of 2009 before the FA Cup started.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Nunkin1965 on January 06, 2024, 08:01:18 PM
For the first time in years I'm not fussed as I think we're capable of beating anyone.
Would be nice to reach the last 16 with an easy home draw in the 4th round though.
So Coventry (H)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 06, 2024, 08:18:27 PM
reckon we will draw Newcastle , given we play them in the league 3 days later and it often falls like that
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 06, 2024, 08:32:02 PM
Man City at home please.
Piece of piss.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 06, 2024, 10:58:41 PM
Ball numbers for Monday.

1. Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers

2. Wrexham

3. Liverpool

4. Brighton

5. Norwich City or Bristol Rovers

6. West Ham United or Bristol City

7. Tottenham Hotspur

8. Fulham

9. West Bromwich Albion

10. Southampton

11. Ipswich Town

12. Dirty Leeds

13. Leicester City

14. Watford

15. Newcastle United

16. Sheffield Wednesday

17. Crystal Palace or Everton

18. Aston Villa

19. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool

20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United

21. Manchester City

22. Blackburn Rovers

23. Sheffield United

24. Swansea City

25. Chelsea

26. AFC Bournemouth

27. Coventry City

28. Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers

29. Plymouth Argyle

30. Maidstone United

31. Newport County or Eastleigh

32. Hull City or Birmingham City
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 06, 2024, 11:12:21 PM
3 v 18.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 06, 2024, 11:16:54 PM
Preferably another team that we played on the way to the 1957 final. Luton or WBA at home would be fine.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Villafirst on January 06, 2024, 11:42:13 PM
Aston Villa v Birmingham City or Hull City......
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 12:15:40 AM
Aston Villa v Birmingham City or Hull City......
Thanks but No thanks
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 07, 2024, 08:02:56 AM
Aston Villa v Birmingham City or Hull City......
Thanks but No thanks

Quite funny though. Noses have a few days getting all excited about a visit to the Four sheds stadium to put one over on the Vilers before they meekly concede at home to Hull in the replay.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Axl Rose on January 07, 2024, 08:22:36 AM
We'll get Leicester.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 07, 2024, 09:25:34 AM
Just basking in the glow of us being in the 4th Round.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Richard on January 07, 2024, 09:27:33 AM
Last 32 of the FA Cup, last 16 of the ECL, 2nd in the Premier League....this is all going rather well.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 10:22:01 AM
when's the final again
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Richard E on January 07, 2024, 11:10:21 AM
Aldershot, Hull, Wigan or Huddersfield
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Ads on January 07, 2024, 11:38:23 AM
Albion, Coventry or Small Heath away please. Keep Mister honest and flex our dominance.

Love a derby, loving crushing/shithousing the small clubs.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Chap on January 07, 2024, 12:02:09 PM
Apparently last time we beat Boro in the FA cup was 1957😁
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: john e on January 07, 2024, 12:02:38 PM
Albion, Coventry or Small Heath away please. Keep Mister honest and flex our dominance.

Love a derby, loving crushing/shithousing the small clubs.


Yep this also gets my vote
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Louzie0 on January 07, 2024, 12:13:49 PM
Preferably another team that we played on the way to the 1957 final. Luton or WBA at home would be fine.

I think Bristol City featured around this point or a bit later in proceedings, as well.
They’re still a possibility until this afternoon as I can’t see them getting past West Ham, but the Cup’s often about surprises and ‘magic’, so…
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 07, 2024, 01:13:48 PM
Ball numbers for Monday.

1. Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers

2. Shrewsbury Town or Wrexham

3. Arsenal or Liverpool

4. Brighton

5. Norwich City or Bristol Rovers

6. West Ham United or Bristol City

7. Tottenham Hotspur

8. Fulham

9. West Bromwich Albion or Aldershot Town

10. Southampton

11. Ipswich Town

12. Peterborough United or Leeds United

13. Leicester City

14. Watford

15. Newcastle United

16. Sheffield Wednesday

17. Crystal Palace or Everton

18. Aston Villa

19. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool

20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United

21. Manchester City or Huddersfield Town

22. Blackburn Rovers

23. Sheffield United

24. Swansea City

25. Chelsea

26. AFC Bournemouth

27. Coventry City

28. Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers

29. Plymouth Argyle

30. Maidstone United

31. Newport County or Eastleigh

32. Hull City or Birmingham City

Is there any particular reason why the teams are in this order? I mean, the OCD in me wants to see them in exact alphabetical order but of course it doesn't really matter for purposes of randomness. Just curious
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AV82EC on January 07, 2024, 01:14:39 PM
Is it just a continuation of the order the ties were drawn in the third round?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 01:18:06 PM
We're going to get to the QF and get West Ham away , i can sense it (i might still not be over it)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: TelfordVilla on January 07, 2024, 01:22:05 PM
Newcastle away, followed by Newcastle at home in the league a couple of days later.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 01:23:06 PM
Newcastle away, followed by Newcastle at home in the league a couple of days later.
Yep
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: algy on January 07, 2024, 01:36:02 PM
Wrexham please :)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 07, 2024, 01:45:19 PM
Shrewsbury v Wrecsam is on S4C now, if anyone wants to scout our 4th round opponents.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Ads on January 07, 2024, 01:49:06 PM
Wrexham please :)

I like to see how fast I can get over the border from my house. 29 minutes is the record. I'd take Wrexham.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 07, 2024, 02:02:23 PM
Please not Wrexham.  The media hype if and when they draw a Premier League team will be nauseating.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: nigel on January 07, 2024, 02:46:32 PM
Sheffield Wednesday at home
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 02:47:10 PM
Wrexham please :)
errr no thanks . Fake club now
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: john e on January 07, 2024, 02:52:09 PM
We're going to get to the QF and get West Ham away , i can sense it (i might still not be over it)

Do you think that will be a running battle inside and outside the ground this time
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 07, 2024, 03:03:44 PM
We're going to get to the QF and get West Ham away , i can sense it (i might still not be over it)

Do you think that will be a running battle inside and outside the ground this time

I’ll take West Ham away this year - 6000 tickets allocated to away fans
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Holte L2 on January 07, 2024, 03:04:31 PM
Manchester City at home.  I don't want it!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Drummond on January 07, 2024, 04:32:37 PM
We're getting a Sheffield club or Southampton.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 07, 2024, 04:35:23 PM
It would be nice to draw Wrexham and absolutely hammer them. Downside would be the media wankfest if we did anything other than hammer them.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 07, 2024, 04:41:59 PM
Ball numbers for Monday.

1. Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers

2. Shrewsbury Town or Wrexham

3. Arsenal or Liverpool

4. Brighton

5. Norwich City or Bristol Rovers

6. West Ham United or Bristol City

7. Tottenham Hotspur

8. Fulham

9. West Bromwich Albion or Aldershot Town

10. Southampton

11. Ipswich Town

12. Peterborough United or Leeds United

13. Leicester City

14. Watford

15. Newcastle United

16. Sheffield Wednesday

17. Crystal Palace or Everton

18. Aston Villa

19. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool

20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United

21. Manchester City or Huddersfield Town

22. Blackburn Rovers

23. Sheffield United

24. Swansea City

25. Chelsea

26. AFC Bournemouth

27. Coventry City

28. Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers

29. Plymouth Argyle

30. Maidstone United

31. Newport County or Eastleigh

32. Hull City or Birmingham City

Is there any particular reason why the teams are in this order? I mean, the OCD in me wants to see them in exact alphabetical order but of course it doesn't really matter for purposes of randomness. Just curious

Dunno. The FA contacted me and said go and buy 32 ping pong balls, then I borrowed my granddaughters paint set to put the numbers on. I think this could be a good business opportunity. I was hoping to get the National lottery contract and I realised this would mean a further up front capital outlay on 25 more ping pong balls. Then someone pointed out I need further ping pong balls for the bonus ball draw and my whole business plan began to unravel.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 04:44:49 PM
It would be nice to draw Wrexham and absolutely hammer them. Downside would be the media wankfest if we did anything other than hammer them.
Please not Wrexham , I don't want to be an extra on Netflix for them
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 07, 2024, 04:52:49 PM
Please not Wrexham , I don't want to be an extra on Netflix for them

Quite right, I always had you pictured as more of a leading man.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 07, 2024, 04:54:16 PM
Please not Wrexham , I don't want to be an extra on Netflix for them

Quite right, I always had you pictured as more of a leading man.

Me too.

Shrek.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: darren woolley on January 07, 2024, 06:23:12 PM
Maidstone or Wrexham at home.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 07, 2024, 06:35:45 PM
It would be nice to draw Wrexham and absolutely hammer them. Downside would be the media wankfest if we did anything other than hammer them.

We don't want any more games abroad before March.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 07, 2024, 06:36:00 PM
Luton/Bolton (H)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Lsvilla on January 07, 2024, 06:36:13 PM
Anyone that results in a Thursday or Friday night or Saturday lunchtime or 3.00pm home tie. Anything outside that I'm going to struggle to get there. I have an inkling it will be Cov away. Obviously exactly as reliable as anyone else's inklings !
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: The Man With A Stick on January 07, 2024, 06:54:13 PM
Wrexham and their accompanying circus at home please, so we can smash them into next week.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 07, 2024, 06:55:06 PM
What I don't want:
- a local derby
- one of Liverpool or the Manchester clubs
- a hiding-to-nothing lower league opposition such as Wrexham

Home game against a bottom half Premier League/Championship side with no media cheerleaders would suit perfectly.  Southampton or Blackburn would be just fine.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 07:08:43 PM
i imagine we will be one of the hot balls as the sponsors will want the big clubs keeping apart in the 4th round
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Dave on January 07, 2024, 07:13:23 PM
i imagine we will be one of the hot balls as the sponsors will want the big clubs keeping apart in the 4th round

Yeah, just like they did with Arsenal and Liverpool in the last round.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: robleflaneur on January 07, 2024, 07:19:41 PM
Finn Azaz avoidance match part 2.Plymouth (a)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Louzie0 on January 07, 2024, 07:21:55 PM
Preferably another team that we played on the way to the 1957 final. Luton or WBA at home would be fine.

I think Bristol City featured around this point or a bit later in proceedings, as well.
They’re still a possibility until this afternoon as I can’t see them getting past West Ham, but the Cup’s often about surprises and ‘magic’, so…

Oh dear, I seem to have jinxed the Hammers.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Charlie8182 on January 07, 2024, 07:31:40 PM
And if we do get a home draw, the club learns from the mistakes of the Everton Carabao Cup tie and don't rip us off, resulting in a poor turnout.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 07:32:05 PM
i imagine we will be one of the hot balls as the sponsors will want the big clubs keeping apart in the 4th round

Yeah, just like they did with Arsenal and Liverpool in the last round.
since when have Arsenal been a big club  ;D
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 07, 2024, 09:55:27 PM
With Blues, West Brom, Coventry and Wolves in the draw, I’m sensing a derby day coming on…
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: RichardBatchelor on January 07, 2024, 10:01:38 PM
My hunch is Southampton away.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 07, 2024, 10:20:53 PM
My hunch is Southampton away.
I see ship funnels. Funnels and Shane Long.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: FrankyH on January 07, 2024, 10:34:00 PM
i imagine we will be one of the hot balls as the sponsors will want the big clubs keeping apart in the 4th round



Yeah, just like they did with Arsenal and Liverpool in the last round.
since when have Arsenal been a big club  ;D

When Piers Morgan started supporting them 5 years ago ?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 07, 2024, 10:40:00 PM
i imagine we will be one of the hot balls as the sponsors will want the big clubs keeping apart in the 4th round



Yeah, just like they did with Arsenal and Liverpool in the last round.
since when have Arsenal been a big club  ;D

When Piers Morgan started supporting them 5 years ago ?


1981, when Highbury was packed out to see the title won ?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AV84 on January 07, 2024, 11:55:48 PM
I'd like anyone who isn't a Prem side, just for something a bit different. Seems unlikely given half the teams left are Prem.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: charlatan on January 08, 2024, 01:14:49 AM
Like the idea of Wigan or Manchester United away sending the forum into a conspiratorial meltdown only for Wigan to win the third round tie.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 08, 2024, 01:41:11 AM
i imagine we will be one of the hot balls as the sponsors will want the big clubs keeping apart in the 4th round

Yeah, just like they did with Arsenal and Liverpool in the last round.
since when have Arsenal been a big club  ;D

They've win the league five and the FA Cup eleven times since we've won them so probably some time round about then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: sid1964 on January 08, 2024, 05:54:15 AM
Man City at home.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 08, 2024, 10:56:03 AM
It would be nice to draw Wrexham and absolutely hammer them. Downside would be the media wankfest if we did anything other than hammer them.

We don't want any more games abroad before March.

😁👏
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 08, 2024, 10:58:54 AM
Wrexham and their accompanying circus at home please, so we can smash them into next week.

It's a hiding to nothing, a game like that. Whatever happened the narrative would be about them. Which if we won wouldn't bother me, we're through, let the story be all about Hollywood FC and their brave efforts. But if we lost we'd look like twats and the media feeding frenzy would be unbearable
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 08, 2024, 11:04:28 AM
Is it just a continuation of the order the ties were drawn in the third round?

Yes, I think that is it. I seem to remember a lot of these teams being drawn at that point for the 3rd round. Blues were definitely last out
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 08, 2024, 11:05:15 AM
We'll get something desperately dull like Sheff Utd H
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Risso on January 08, 2024, 11:08:30 AM
We'll get something desperately dull like Sheff Utd H

That would do. We want some dull, relatively straightforward games where we can rotate a bit/give some fringe players a bit more game time, before a home quarter final and a semi against Wigan, final against Man City where we funeral them and give Grealish a massive round of fucks.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Drummond on January 08, 2024, 11:13:01 AM
We'll get something desperately dull like Sheff Utd H

That would do. We want some dull, relatively straightforward games where we can rotate a bit/give some fringe players a bit more game time, before a home quarter final and a semi against Wigan, final against Man City where we funeral them and give Grealish a massive round of fucks.

Yep, that game before Christmas was easy and dull.  ;)

I agree though, something straightforward would be good, preferably a team that like to try and play football though, so we can punish them royally.

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AV82EC on January 08, 2024, 11:14:18 AM
We'll get something desperately dull like Sheff Utd H

That would do. We want some dull, relatively straightforward games where we can rotate a bit/give some fringe players a bit more game time, before a home quarter final and a semi against Wigan, final against Man City where we funeral them and give Grealish a massive round of fucks.

I was hoping for an undeserved win on penalties away at Cit£h in the qtr final with Grealish missing the all important penalty for them with a chorus of “you should have stayed at a big club” ringing in his ears. I can but dream…..
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Drummond on January 08, 2024, 11:17:49 AM
I'd like us to beat Tottenham, Liverpool, ManU and ManC on the way to winning the trophy.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 08, 2024, 11:19:06 AM
We'll get something desperately dull like Sheff Utd H

That would do. We want some dull, relatively straightforward games where we can rotate a bit/give some fringe players a bit more game time,

Absolutely.  The way to progress in the FA cup is not to be entertaining it's look at the job in hand, conserve energy, win by the one goal and onto the next round just as we did. You don't get any further by winning by more goals.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Ads on January 08, 2024, 11:34:38 AM
I am really excited about the draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on January 08, 2024, 11:41:24 AM
It’s just great to have an interest past the first week of January.

Gut feeling is we’ll draw one of our local ‘rivals’. Bring it on!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: chrisw1 on January 08, 2024, 12:09:03 PM
I'd like Wrexam at home. 

I understand why some people don't like them as a kind of Man City / Chelsea of the lower leagues.  But even so, I like the documentary and the owners.  Most of their players come across pretty well too and Paul Mullin looks like a very decent player.

It would be good to see them live and I'm pretty sure it would be a sell-out.  It would be nice for America to see what a proper football ground looks like too.

So long as we don't fuck it up, I can't see many downsides.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Risso on January 08, 2024, 12:10:58 PM

So long as we don't fuck it up, I can't see many downsides.

I think I've spotted the flaw in your plan.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Rigadon on January 08, 2024, 12:11:18 PM
It’s just great to have an interest past the first week of January.

Gut feeling is we’ll draw one of our local ‘rivals’. Bring it on!

Hmm.  Thing is, where we are now in relation to them (all) is such that it's a no win situation, result aside.  We'd be expected to thrash them, so if we did it wouldn't be all that amazing, and if we didn't it'd be awful.   
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: LeeB on January 08, 2024, 12:14:42 PM
We'll get something desperately dull like Sheff Utd H

That would do. We want some dull, relatively straightforward games where we can rotate a bit/give some fringe players a bit more game time, before a home quarter final and a semi against Wigan, final against Man City where we funeral them and give Grealish a massive round of fucks.

My hope is relatively easy next round draw, then let's have Man City/Liverpool at home for rounds 5 and 6. Once they're out the way anyone else on neutral ground we'll batter.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: chrisw1 on January 08, 2024, 12:17:38 PM

So long as we don't fuck it up, I can't see many downsides.

I think I've spotted the flaw in your plan.
Well yes, then it would become horrific.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: dorsetvillian on January 08, 2024, 02:22:25 PM
Swansea away would be good for me
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 02:27:59 PM
Up to date ball numbers

1. Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers
2. Wrexham
3. Liverpool
4. Brighton & Hove Albion
5. Norwich City or Bristol Rovers
6. West Ham United or Bristol City
7. Tottenham Hotspur
8. Fulham
9. West Bromwich Albion
10. Southampton
11. Ipswich Town
12. Leeds United
13. Leicester City
14. Watford
15. Newcastle United
16. Sheffield Wednesday
17. Crystal Palace or Everton
18. Aston Villa
19. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United
21. Manchester City
22. Blackburn Rovers
23. Sheffield United
24. Swansea City
25. Chelsea
26. AFC Bournemouth
27. Coventry City
28. Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers
29. Plymouth Argyle
30. Maidstone United
31. Newport County or Eastleigh
32. Hull City or Birmingham City
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: DeKuip on January 08, 2024, 02:51:22 PM
Liverpool v Man City is the draw I’d like.

Once that’s drawn I’m not too fussed who we get. Away to only balls 30 or 31 would give me a new ground to go to - but getting tickets for any of those would be a challenge.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 08, 2024, 02:56:22 PM
Pretty much 50% chance of getting a Prem team, assuming West Ham and Luton come through their replays and Man Utd beat Wigan. Home draw would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: IFWaters on January 08, 2024, 03:26:57 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Dogtanian on January 08, 2024, 03:31:26 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 03:32:26 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Risso on January 08, 2024, 03:38:41 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(

It's a bit of a distance but it's pretty much a straight drive from Brum, M6 and then A14 pretty well the entire way.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 08, 2024, 03:46:18 PM
I have got a bad feeling it will be the noses away.  But that will be cheered when they lose to Hull.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Ads on January 08, 2024, 03:56:51 PM
Be great to have the Noses away. Good 4500 in the Agbonlahor End. Marvellous.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Lsvilla on January 08, 2024, 04:08:37 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember
Dalian.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: eamonn on January 08, 2024, 04:15:20 PM
What time's the draw?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: LeeB on January 08, 2024, 04:19:29 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember
Dalian.

Was in the home end behind the goal for that game, getting some stick off the locals then we equalised and half the end went up. They shut up then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 04:19:37 PM
What time's the draw?

Scheduled for 7.50pm, just before the Yanited game.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 04:19:54 PM
I am really excited about the draw.

Nervous excitement here. Hoping for the easiest draw possible, so we'll probably get Liverpool or Citeh away.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 04:34:28 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember
Dalian.

Was in the home end behind the goal for that game, getting some stick off the locals then we equalised and half the end went up. They shut up then.
we was in the home end too but on the side in the Upper tier halfway along towards the Villa fans
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: LeeB on January 08, 2024, 04:40:36 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember
Dalian.

Was in the home end behind the goal for that game, getting some stick off the locals then we equalised and half the end went up. They shut up then.
we was in the home end too but on the side in the Upper tier halfway along towards the Villa fans

We were talking about this at the Burnley game the other week, my brother just phoned Ipswich up and ordered the tickets, no questions asked regarding his accent or address. The daft bastards.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 04:48:47 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember
Dalian.

Was in the home end behind the goal for that game, getting some stick off the locals then we equalised and half the end went up. They shut up then.
we was in the home end too but on the side in the Upper tier halfway along towards the Villa fans

We were talking about this at the Burnley game the other week, my brother just phoned Ipswich up and ordered the tickets, no questions asked regarding his accent or address. The daft bastards.
i can't remember how we got ours , 4 or 5 of us went, must have paid on the gate or got tickets on the day at the ground as none of us would have been organised enough to phone up ITFC and get them in advance
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Clampy on January 08, 2024, 05:26:27 PM
I reckon it'll be the Jawdies away.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 05:46:59 PM
It will be and we will play them twice in 4 days plus the replay
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 08, 2024, 05:55:52 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember

I have been once, The 80-81 season FA Cup match when Mariner scored and Mortimer sent a sitter over the bar. Took bloody hours to get there
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Skerra on January 08, 2024, 06:10:22 PM
The Sun’s super computer has made a mock draw for the 4th round. We got Wrexham away.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 08, 2024, 06:11:58 PM
The Sun’s super computer has made a mock draw for the 4th round. We got Wrexham away.

Do you need a super computer to do it? I reckon I could manage it.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Skerra on January 08, 2024, 06:13:12 PM
I can do it by just sticking some paper into a hat
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: IFWaters on January 08, 2024, 07:01:35 PM
ive commissioned my own supercomputer (my wife) to do the draw and shes come up with this ...sheesh

Liverpool away

Ive switched her off
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Bad English on January 08, 2024, 07:21:05 PM
I have used a random number generator and got ball 6, which is West Ham or Bristol City. Get lumping on that!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 07:28:18 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember

I have been once, The 80-81 season FA Cup match when Mariner scored and Mortimer sent a sitter over the bar. Took bloody hours to get there
yeah 3rd Round, the bastards beat us 3 times that season
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Richard E on January 08, 2024, 07:34:53 PM
There was a blatant handball in the build up to the Ipswich goal.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: TelfordVilla on January 08, 2024, 07:37:34 PM
There was a blatant handball in the build up to the Ipswich goal.
shame there wasn't any VAR
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 08, 2024, 07:43:23 PM
Ipswich away is my prediction.

Nightmare ground to get to.  >:(
last time i went there was the 1-1 either Dalian or Deano scored can't remember

I have been once, The 80-81 season FA Cup match when Mariner scored and Mortimer sent a sitter over the bar. Took bloody hours to get there
To make mattters worse,I got lamped at the end when I went past their end just as their nutters were exiting. Only ever time.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 07:51:19 PM
Oh great, a Spurs 'legend' doing the draw. He's dressed like the father of the bride.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: andyh on January 08, 2024, 07:54:44 PM
Boggies v dog heads - potentially
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: olaftab on January 08, 2024, 07:55:29 PM
Do I not like this so far...
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 07:55:30 PM
Lot of big teams left in the draw. Getting worried.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 07:55:52 PM
Chelsea away
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: olaftab on January 08, 2024, 07:55:55 PM
Fuck off
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: andyh on January 08, 2024, 07:55:59 PM
FFS
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 07:56:14 PM
Haha classic draw for us
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Beard82 on January 08, 2024, 07:56:33 PM
wow - shocked, away to a big 6 what a surprise
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 08, 2024, 07:57:06 PM
TV game I reckon.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 08, 2024, 07:57:08 PM
Fucking hell. Away to a Premier League side again.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: LeeB on January 08, 2024, 07:57:09 PM
Fuck off Mabbutt you carrot crunching twat!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AV84 on January 08, 2024, 07:57:11 PM
Ugh
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: DaveD on January 08, 2024, 07:57:14 PM
wow - shocked, away to a big 6 what a surprise

Away to mid-table rubbish
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: mobythevillan on January 08, 2024, 07:57:30 PM
Chelsea away...any chance of a VAR check?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 08, 2024, 07:57:34 PM
Ah bugger. Fuck the fuckers.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 08, 2024, 07:57:44 PM
wow - shocked, away to a big 6 what a surprise

No, they are home to a big 6
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: olaftab on January 08, 2024, 07:57:46 PM
wow - shocked, away to a big 6 what a surprise
Big 6? WTF!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Billy Walker on January 08, 2024, 07:58:03 PM
If our name's on the Cup it matters not who we are drawn against.  UTV!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Beard82 on January 08, 2024, 07:58:11 PM
wow - shocked, away to a big 6 what a surprise
Big 6? WTF!
Sky 6
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: malckennedy on January 08, 2024, 07:58:28 PM
They will be as pissed off as us.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: lovejoy on January 08, 2024, 07:58:43 PM
Man U get Wigan then Newport.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 08, 2024, 07:58:55 PM
Free coach travel ?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Chap on January 08, 2024, 07:59:02 PM
wow - shocked, away to a big 6 what a surprise
Big 6? WTF!
Sky wankfest 6
FTFY
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: LeeB on January 08, 2024, 07:59:46 PM
At least Man City get a difficult draw for a change
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Risso on January 08, 2024, 08:00:00 PM
FFS. Means we gave to put some effort in.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: john e on January 08, 2024, 08:00:10 PM
Gary Mabbutt can fuck right off
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: andyh on January 08, 2024, 08:00:21 PM
Liverpool get a bye
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: villadelph on January 08, 2024, 08:00:30 PM
obviously..
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 08, 2024, 08:00:40 PM
Great. Time to get revenge for the 2000 no-show.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: AV84 on January 08, 2024, 08:00:46 PM
When is this being played? Between Everton and Newcastle?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:00:52 PM
At least Man City get a difficult draw for a change
I thought they'd drawn Spursy
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 08, 2024, 08:01:08 PM
That is an annoying draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 08:01:12 PM
We've won our last 2 visits there, will be funny when we make it 3.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 08:01:25 PM
Liverpool get a bye

And Yanited.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: LeeB on January 08, 2024, 08:01:34 PM
We know how to beat them and we've got a fortnight to rest before, and we'll take a shit load of fans.

Actually, it's not the worst draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Clampy on January 08, 2024, 08:01:37 PM
I'm ok with it. They're beatable.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: garyellis on January 08, 2024, 08:01:47 PM
Game to nothing for us
And I appreciate there are loads of us who want to win the FA cup
But top 4 far more important given where we are
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: claret+blue ed on January 08, 2024, 08:02:20 PM
Let’s hope we take the full allocation
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Holte132 on January 08, 2024, 08:02:29 PM
When is this being played? Between Everton and Newcastle?

Weekend of 27th/28th January
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: SaddVillan on January 08, 2024, 08:02:34 PM
Bound to be televised.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 08:02:53 PM
Great. Time to get revenge for the 2000 no-show.

Can we recall Cam for the game?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: manic-road on January 08, 2024, 08:03:14 PM
Could have had an easier tie on paper but if can get past Chelsea quite a few Premier teams will be out for the following round.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:03:34 PM
Bound to be televised.
Might be the Thursday or Friday game
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: curiousorange on January 08, 2024, 08:03:49 PM
I'll be dead before we win this Cup again.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: usav on January 08, 2024, 08:03:56 PM
Could have had an easier tie on paper but if can get past Chelsea quite a few Premier teams will be out for the following round.

One of Spuds and Citeh will be gone.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on January 08, 2024, 08:04:06 PM
Oh great, a Spurs 'legend' doing the draw. He's dressed like the father of the bride.

I'm crying like the mother of the bride after that draw!  :'(
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: andyh on January 08, 2024, 08:04:13 PM
Bound to be televised.
Without doubt.
Plus spurs v Man City
And of course Man U v whoever they ever play.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on January 08, 2024, 08:04:41 PM
Piece of piss. I'm looking forward to the fifth round draw now.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 08:05:03 PM
Great. Time to get revenge for the 2000 no-show.

Can we recall Cam for the game?

I'm happier having Watkins as he scored in our 2 wins there last year.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: garyellis on January 08, 2024, 08:05:34 PM
Piece of piss. I'm looking forward to the fifth round draw now.
Thats the spirit 👍
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 08, 2024, 08:06:38 PM
Liverpool get a bye


to be fair the last game wasnt easy


manure draw pissed me off more
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 08:07:07 PM
Oh great, a Spurs 'legend' doing the draw. He's dressed like the father of the bride.

I'm crying like the mother of the bride after that draw!  :'(

Looks like another year of us always being the bridesmaid. :(
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: john2710 on January 08, 2024, 08:07:17 PM
We have nothing to fear going to Chelsea.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: garyellis on January 08, 2024, 08:08:22 PM
We have nothing to fear going to Chelsea.
if we turn up full strength we will beat them
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: JD on January 08, 2024, 08:08:26 PM
Not bad and they've got two semi finals and a local derby against Fulham before we play them. No excuses, let's smash them.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Villa Lew on January 08, 2024, 08:09:20 PM
Yeah very confident we'll beat them.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 08, 2024, 08:09:58 PM
Tricky, Chelsea only have the domestic cups to play for in what's left of their season, likelihood is they will be in the league Cup final for one. We'll need to go full strength to win.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:10:12 PM
WTF is Roberto Martinez wearing
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: tomd2103 on January 08, 2024, 08:11:12 PM
Boggies v dog heads - potentially

No-one on the ITV coverage seemed to pick up.on that one.  Too busy talking about Man Yoo I suppose. 
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Villafirst on January 08, 2024, 08:12:57 PM
We've won at Chelsea in the last two away games. They're a mediocre team these days.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 08:13:16 PM
In the last 12 months they've won 6 home league games, beating the might of Palace, Leeds, Luton, Brighton, Sheff Utd and Palace (again).

We really shouldn't be shitting ourselves about drawing them. They will be far more worried about drawing us.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 08, 2024, 08:13:32 PM
anyway  Dybala  will get our winner


or maybe Benni McCarthy

we will see


looking forward to it
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 08, 2024, 08:13:58 PM
How many Fcukin jammy draws do Manure get?  Us all the time, Wigan Eastleigh Fcuk off
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: BC Villain on January 08, 2024, 08:15:31 PM
I'm ok with it. They're beatable.

No, no.  They should be wiping the floor with us
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 08, 2024, 08:18:34 PM
We can win this. They should be more fucked off than us.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: The Edge on January 08, 2024, 08:19:13 PM
How many Fcukin jammy draws do Manure get?  Us all the time, Wigan Eastleigh Fcuk off
I'm not one for conspiracy theories but when Easliegh were on the board and the away team was being drawn Mabbut said "I was chasing that around" right before he drew out.....start drumroll....... ta da Manchester United. Just saying.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:19:53 PM
We can win this. They should be more fucked off than us.
They're arrogant feckers so they won't be
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Drummond on January 08, 2024, 08:20:56 PM
Chelsea, Spuds/ManC, Liverpool, ManU and then Newcastle then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: ez on January 08, 2024, 08:21:05 PM
That's us moved for telly again.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: amfy on January 08, 2024, 08:21:41 PM
Boggies v dog heads - potentially

No-one on the ITV coverage seemed to pick up.on that one.  Too busy talking about Man Yoo I suppose.

Chappers did on 5live.

Started the run through if key ties with Maidstone & Micah Richards just interrupted with how that was a terrible draw and not a key tie at all. Chappers pointed out that as the lowliest team left in the competition it was a key tie whoever they drew and sarcastically asked Micah if it was OK for him to continue. Then when Chappers mentioned the potential Black Country derby he asked Micah if he was ‘allowed’ that one.
Also - Micah & whoever else going on about Eastleigh or Newport v Man U, & Chappers (who is a Man U fan) pointed out that they were both being pretty disrespectful to Wigan.
All v tetchy for a few moments.

It reminded me a bit of when Scott Mills announced he had died as a joke when they were working togather on Radio 1. When Scott Mills mentioned it a few weeks later when Chappers was back on air, Chappers said something like ‘I’d stay quiet about that if I were you as I’d like to remind you it’s now a HR issue’
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: ez on January 08, 2024, 08:22:12 PM
We can win this. They should be more fucked off than us.
Exactly. We are the team nobody wants to play.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: amfy on January 08, 2024, 08:22:26 PM
It’ll be interesting to see here it ends up as we have Newcastle on Tuesday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Witton Warrior on January 08, 2024, 08:24:15 PM
There was a blatant handball in the build up to the Ipswich goal.

I know!!!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: eamonn on January 08, 2024, 08:27:26 PM
Chappers?!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Dave P on January 08, 2024, 08:27:47 PM
I reckon it’ll be Friday night with us playing the Tuesday after. Hopefully we take the full 6000.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: amfy on January 08, 2024, 08:29:46 PM
Sorry - used to listen when it was Scott & ‘Chappers’ on radio 1 many years ago & he’s always that to me.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 08:32:58 PM
I thought i'd have a quick at their forum and see what they did think, I can't find one that's active.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: DeKuip on January 08, 2024, 08:35:00 PM
I reckon it’ll be Friday night with us playing the Tuesday after. Hopefully we take the full 6000.
Hope so, Chelsea have a League Cup semi 3 days earlier!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: olaftab on January 08, 2024, 08:35:11 PM
When is this being played? Between Everton and Newcastle?

Weekend of 27th/28th January
As we have Newcastle on Tuesday 31st playin them on Friday 26 would do nicely.

Edit: OK it can't be 26th because Chelsea play Boro  second leg of EFL semi on 23/1. So Saturday it will be.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 08, 2024, 08:39:02 PM
I think we will win this and lose to Maidstone after a replay in round 5.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:40:32 PM
Right , that's that going off .
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 08:41:14 PM
As we have Newcastle on Tuesday 31st playin them on Friday 26 would do nicely.

One slight positive is that Newcastle drew Fuham away (rather than a lower league side) so won't be likely to rest players ahead of the game against us. It would be nice if we had an extra day's rest though.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 08, 2024, 08:41:47 PM
Decent draw. They're mid-table dross who we've beaten handily twice on our last two visits. Good 6000 tickets too.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: The Edge on January 08, 2024, 08:44:29 PM
Right , that's that going off .
Just did the same 😃
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 08:45:32 PM
Preston got 6,033. Priced as follows

Adults £32
Seniors (65+) £16
Juniors (U20s) £16
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:47:31 PM
Preston got 6,033. Priced as follows

Adults £32
Seniors (65+) £16
Juniors (U20s) £16
Reasonable , but isn't it a £30 cap ?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 08:48:18 PM
Preston got 6,033. Priced as follows

Adults £32
Seniors (65+) £16
Juniors (U20s) £16
Reasonable , but isn't it a £30 cap ?

No.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: Smirker on January 08, 2024, 08:56:08 PM
How many Fcukin jammy draws do Manure get?  Us all the time, Wigan Eastleigh Fcuk off

I'd like to see some stats over the past 25 years regarding FA Cup draws.

It certainly does not feel jammy, it feels deliberate.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Richard on January 08, 2024, 08:56:38 PM
Chelsea also have Liverpool away just after us so difficult week for them to squad rotate. They have lots of players but not that many to worry about! I'm confident of at least a draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 08:59:08 PM
Chelsea also have Liverpool away just after us so difficult week for them to squad rotate. They have lots of players but not that many to worry about! I'm confident of at least a draw.
A replay is the last thing we need
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round
Post by: DeKuip on January 08, 2024, 09:07:10 PM
When is this being played? Between Everton and Newcastle?

Weekend of 27th/28th January
As we have Newcastle on Tuesday 31st playin them on Friday 26 would do nicely.

Edit: OK it can't be 26th because Chelsea play Boro  second leg of EFL semi on 23/1. So Saturday it will be.
Nothing stopping Chelsea playing Tuesday & Friday - we had that with the Bradford home semi being followed by a Friday night trip to Millwall.
Sorry, that’s a week that should never have been brought up in these days of positive thinking.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Pete3206 on January 08, 2024, 09:12:41 PM
Chelsea also have Liverpool away just after us so difficult week for them to squad rotate. They have lots of players but not that many to worry about! I'm confident of at least a draw.
A replay is the last thing we need

It's preferable to losing.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 08, 2024, 09:45:40 PM
Tricky, Chelsea only have the domestic cups to play for in what's left of their season, likelihood is they will be in the league Cup final for one. We'll need to go full strength to win.

It will be a good test of our credentials and preparation especially for later stages of the Conference. Despite beating teams away from home we've not been that convincing like we are at Villa Park. We all know this team can beat anybody when we click and I'm sure Unai is working on us to ensure we win silverware this season.

It's a tough draw but nothing we can't handle. Having Torres back in defence, Konsa back in central defence, Moreno and Ramsey flying again and we'll be fine. I'm also expecting Diaby to have a great second half of the season.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 08, 2024, 09:51:33 PM
As we are playing Tuesday, when are we likely to play Chelsea?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Skerra on January 08, 2024, 10:02:42 PM
I’m more positive on this one than Boro. We have nothing to fear.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Des Little on January 08, 2024, 10:03:25 PM
As we are playing Tuesday, when are we likely to play Chelsea?

Friday night or Saturday
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Steve67 on January 08, 2024, 10:04:37 PM
I know it’s a conspiracy, but I think the FA Cup really helps to reinvent Manchester United because they are shit in the league and when that happens they seem to win the FA Cup. The draw gives them a piss easy chance of getting through to the next round whilst the likes of Chelsea play Aston Villa and Tottenham play Manchester City.  Getting rid of two of the better sides, poor old Manchester United have to slum it against the side from league two or thereabouts. 
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 08, 2024, 10:06:53 PM
Nothing stopping Chelsea playing Tuesday & Friday - we had that with the Bradford home semi being followed by a Friday night trip to Millwall.
Sorry, that’s a week that should never have been brought up in these days of positive thinking.
Yes that’s possible and I hope TV insist on that. It’s a very tricky scheduling task due to a full PL programme on 30/31 Jan.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 10:10:26 PM
They'll probably make it Saturday giving Chelsea the extra recovery day or worse still Sunday , we then play Tuesday they don't play til Wednesday
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: gpbarr on January 08, 2024, 10:11:59 PM
Chelsea is fine - they are struggling, nothing to fear at all. In fact, prefer that than another away tie against a plucky Championship side.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 08, 2024, 10:19:20 PM
We'd have a chance of a lot more easier draws like Man Utd get if we didn't spend the best part of a decade shitting the bed at the first attempt, often against a side that was an easier draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 08, 2024, 10:23:28 PM
Not a good draw but could have been worse
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 08, 2024, 10:28:46 PM
As we are playing Tuesday, when are we likely to play Chelsea?

Friday night or Saturday
it's going to be Friday night isn't it?
Bugger.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 08, 2024, 10:32:47 PM
For me it’s just a boring draw

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 08, 2024, 10:34:28 PM
It's nice to get a straightforward draw against a mid table side, though.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Axl Rose on January 08, 2024, 10:43:28 PM
Fuck Chelsea.

We'll do them
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Legion on January 08, 2024, 10:44:08 PM
Who would you like in the 5th round?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Axl Rose on January 08, 2024, 10:45:25 PM
Who would you like in the 5th round?

Plymouth
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 10:50:38 PM
Who would you like in the 5th round?
Hull away
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 08, 2024, 10:55:27 PM
Who would you like in the 5th round?

Plymouth
Away would be a great call.

Haven't been there for bloody ages!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Monty on January 08, 2024, 10:56:59 PM
Oh for fuck's sake.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: The Edge on January 08, 2024, 11:09:19 PM
Oh for fuck's sake.
What?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Drummond on January 08, 2024, 11:30:45 PM
Who would you like in the 5th round?

Eastleigh
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 08, 2024, 11:51:21 PM
Who would you like in the 5th round?

Wanderers, Old Carthusians, or Blackburn Olympic.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Monty on January 08, 2024, 11:52:35 PM
Oh for fuck's sake.
What?

Ha, just this was how I found out the draw. A PL team away from home is just a total recipe for disappointment.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: steamer on January 09, 2024, 07:10:27 AM
Tough one
I have seen Chelsea, fleetingly on TV and they seem to have improved.
Those Jammy bastards Newton Heath, fucking Wigan and now a non league team, Ahh the glory of the cup.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Clark W Griswold on January 09, 2024, 11:18:38 AM
Yep, another tough one. Great. Meanwhile, Manchester Cunting United and Wolverhampton Bastard Wanderers draw the amateurs still left in the competition.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 09, 2024, 11:45:17 AM
Should get 6000 tickets for this?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: simon ward 50 on January 09, 2024, 11:54:43 AM
Need to batter 'em?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: steamer on January 09, 2024, 12:46:46 PM
just looked at the draw again, Klopp's lot also in easy draw
Dream Final it is then
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: OCD on January 09, 2024, 01:11:29 PM
just looked at the draw again, Klopp's lot also in easy draw
Dream Final it is then

Tbf, they did get drawn away to Arsenal last round.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 09, 2024, 03:21:28 PM
just looked at the draw again, Klopp's lot also in easy draw
Dream Final it is then

Tbf, they did get drawn away to Arsenal last round.

Yea no arguments they had a much tougher 3rd round than us.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Dave P on January 09, 2024, 05:06:29 PM
Manchester United’s cup run

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 09, 2024, 06:13:28 PM
just looked at the draw again, Klopp's lot also in easy draw
Dream Final it is then

Tbf, they did get drawn away to Arsenal last round.

Yea no arguments they had a much tougher 3rd round than us.

I haven't read enough on here to know if anyone really thinks it but people who believe in a conspiracy when it comes to pulling balls out of a bag does amuse me.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: FrankyH on January 09, 2024, 06:22:25 PM
Bert Miillichip definitely had a little cube for Villa’s number !
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 09, 2024, 06:23:27 PM
When do we find out what day it’s on?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: j66acd on January 09, 2024, 06:27:46 PM
When do we find out what day it’s on?

Reckon it will be Friday or Saturday as we play Newcastle on the Tuesday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 09, 2024, 06:28:50 PM
When do we find out what day it’s on?

Reckon it will be Friday or Saturday as we play Newcastle on the Tuesday.

Yeah but when will we know do you reckon
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 09, 2024, 06:47:43 PM
When do we find out what day it’s on?

Reckon it will be Friday or Saturday as we play Newcastle on the Tuesday.

Yeah but when will we know do you reckon

This week..

'The exact dates are expected to be confirmed during the second week of January after the draw was made on January 8'.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 09, 2024, 07:03:30 PM
We've had loads of favourable draws, just like Man Utd have had. It's just that we've tended to lose a lot of them. We've probably lost more cup games against lower league clubs than the rest of the bigger clubs combined over the last 30 odd years. Grimsby, Oldham, Bolton, Fulham, QPR, Millwall, Stevenage, Luton, Bradford, Doncaster, Stoke, Leyton Orient. Just off the top of my head.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 09, 2024, 07:19:56 PM
We've had loads of favourable draws, just like Man Utd have had. It's just that we've tended to lose a lot of them. We've probably lost more cup games against lower league clubs than the rest of the bigger clubs combined over the last 30 odd years. Grimsby, Oldham, Bolton, Fulham, QPR, Millwall, Stevenage, Luton, Bradford, Doncaster, Stoke, Leyton Orient. Just off the top of my head.

Peterborough, Swansea, Sheffield United, Helsingborg, Burnley, Varteks, Leicester.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 09, 2024, 09:15:32 PM
We've had loads of favourable draws, just like Man Utd have had. It's just that we've tended to lose a lot of them. We've probably lost more cup games against lower league clubs than the rest of the bigger clubs combined over the last 30 odd years. Grimsby, Oldham, Bolton, Fulham, QPR, Millwall, Stevenage, Luton, Bradford, Doncaster, Stoke, Leyton Orient. Just off the top of my head.

Peterborough, Swansea, Sheffield United, Helsingborg, Burnley, Varteks, Leicester.


E
When do we find out what day it’s on?

Reckon it will be Friday or Saturday as we play Newcastle on the Tuesday.

Yeah but when will we know do you reckon

This week..

'The exact dates are expected to be confirmed during the second week of January after the draw was made on January 8'.

Thank you
Can’t be too long it’s only in a couple of weeks away
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 09, 2024, 09:16:05 PM
Remember when Lerner put free coaches on for this one few years ago
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: FrankyH on January 09, 2024, 09:21:17 PM
♪ We all came on the Randy Lerner bus ♪
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Drummond on January 09, 2024, 09:27:06 PM
We've had loads of favourable draws, just like Man Utd have had. It's just that we've tended to lose a lot of them. We've probably lost more cup games against lower league clubs than the rest of the bigger clubs combined over the last 30 odd years. Grimsby, Oldham, Bolton, Fulham, QPR, Millwall, Stevenage, Luton, Bradford, Doncaster, Stoke, Leyton Orient. Just off the top of my head.

Peterborough, Swansea, Sheffield United, Helsingborg, Burnley, Varteks, Leicester.

God that's an awful list.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 09, 2024, 09:27:33 PM
Remember when Lerner put free coaches on for this one few years ago

Remember when, just occasionally,  we were a bit more than a revenue source?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 09, 2024, 10:39:47 PM
Remember when Lerner put free coaches on for this one few years ago

Remember when, just occasionally,  we were a bit more than a revenue source?

Opening his wallet for a few thousand of us to get to West London was harmless enough. Unfortunately he left it open and MON could raid it unchecked resulting in an overbloated squad with too many overpaid underperforming passengers. When it all blew up in August 2010 we were consigned to a near decade of decline.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 09, 2024, 10:52:07 PM
We lost to Leyton Orient? Yikes!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 09, 2024, 10:59:36 PM
We've had loads of favourable draws, just like Man Utd have had. It's just that we've tended to lose a lot of them. We've probably lost more cup games against lower league clubs than the rest of the bigger clubs combined over the last 30 odd years. Grimsby, Oldham, Bolton, Fulham, QPR, Millwall, Stevenage, Luton, Bradford, Doncaster, Stoke, Leyton Orient. Just off the top of my head.

Peterborough, Swansea, Sheffield United, Helsingborg, Burnley, Varteks, Leicester.
Small Heath.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 10, 2024, 01:15:26 AM
Remember when Lerner put free coaches on for this one few years ago

Remember when, just occasionally,  we were a bit more than a revenue source?

Opening his wallet for a few thousand of us to get to West London was harmless enough. Unfortunately he left it open and MON could raid it unchecked resulting in an overbloated squad with too many overpaid underperforming passengers. When it all blew up in August 2010 we were consigned to a near decade of decline.

I did think that wasn't as altruistic as was made out at the time. The coaches would have been a few quid but we got a cut of the gate money and having them pick up right next to the club shop didn't do us much harm either. 
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 10, 2024, 05:53:50 AM
We've had loads of favourable draws, just like Man Utd have had. It's just that we've tended to lose a lot of them. We've probably lost more cup games against lower league clubs than the rest of the bigger clubs combined over the last 30 odd years. Grimsby, Oldham, Bolton, Fulham, QPR, Millwall, Stevenage, Luton, Bradford, Doncaster, Stoke, Leyton Orient. Just off the top of my head.

Peterborough, Swansea, Sheffield United, Helsingborg, Burnley, Varteks, Leicester.
Small Heath.

My bloody 40th birthday that one..
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: maidstonevillain on January 10, 2024, 08:13:29 AM
Tough one
I have seen Chelsea, fleetingly on TV and they seem to have improved.


That didn't age well.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: rob_bridge on January 10, 2024, 08:48:50 PM
I think Europa Conference and Top5 will be the priority.

This will be a free hit.

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 10, 2024, 08:51:57 PM
I think Europa Conference and Top5 will be the priority.

This will be a free hit.
And I think it should exactly be the other way round😊
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 10, 2024, 09:53:07 PM
I think Europa Conference and Top5 will be the priority.

This will be a free hit.
Free hit for them?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: spangley1812 on January 11, 2024, 05:51:32 PM
Game is on Friday 26/01/2024 @ 7.45pm ko its not on the TV
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 11, 2024, 05:54:20 PM
Game is on Friday 26/01/2024 @ 7.45pm ko its not on the TV
I am worried now, they are making it too easy for us.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 11, 2024, 05:56:31 PM
Don’t Chelsea play on Wednesday also in the league cup semi 2nd leg?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 11, 2024, 05:56:53 PM
Game is on Friday 26/01/2024 @ 7.45pm ko its not on the TV
it's on my TV  :D
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: spangley1812 on January 11, 2024, 06:02:39 PM
Don’t Chelsea play on Wednesday also in the league cup semi 2nd leg?

No its on the Tuesday
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 11, 2024, 06:09:09 PM
Extra day's rest before the Newcastle game which is nice.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nev on January 11, 2024, 06:57:46 PM
Bizarre that we are on Friday but so are Spurs which is on TV.???
Hugely inconvenient for fans and I fail to see the rationale.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithe on January 11, 2024, 06:59:07 PM
What am I missing here, why are we playing Friday night if not for TV coverage?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Villa in Denmark on January 11, 2024, 07:04:38 PM
Foreign TV rights.

I'm 99% sure I'll be able to see it.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nev on January 11, 2024, 07:04:52 PM
Fulham are at home to Liverpool on the Weds so can only play Sat so Chelsea can't play at the same time. Sunday is out 'cos we're playing Tuesday. Then we have 2 weeks off. Barmy.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Richard on January 11, 2024, 07:47:39 PM
Fulham are at home to Liverpool on the Weds so can only play Sat so Chelsea can't play at the same time. Sunday is out 'cos we're playing Tuesday. Then we have 2 weeks off. Barmy.

No our time off is between Everton and Chelsea, 12 days.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Richard E on January 11, 2024, 07:50:43 PM
So we shall be the first name in the hat for the fifth round 😃
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 11, 2024, 09:00:04 PM
Fulham are at home to Liverpool on the Weds so can only play Sat so Chelsea can't play at the same time. Sunday is out 'cos we're playing Tuesday. Then we have 2 weeks off. Barmy.

Fulham could play Sunday
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nev on January 11, 2024, 09:55:29 PM
Fulham are at home to Liverpool on the Weds so can only play Sat so Chelsea can't play at the same time. Sunday is out 'cos we're playing Tuesday. Then we have 2 weeks off. Barmy.

Fulham could play Sunday

They can't because they play the following Tuesday as we do.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Skerra on January 11, 2024, 11:02:34 PM
Seems we’re playing on Friday 26th January. Not on TV either
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 11, 2024, 11:42:30 PM
Seems we’re playing on Friday 26th January. Not on TV either

Some sources are saying Fri 26, others Sat 27. Hope it's the former because the missus wants to see Small Heath away at Leicester/home to Middlesbrough the next day (delete as appropriate)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 11, 2024, 11:50:01 PM
Fulham are at home to Liverpool on the Weds so can only play Sat so Chelsea can't play at the same time. Sunday is out 'cos we're playing Tuesday. Then we have 2 weeks off. Barmy.

Plus their FA Cup opponents are Newcastle, whom we play on Tue 30th
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Skerra on January 12, 2024, 11:10:15 AM
Martyn, it’s definitely Friday 26th at 7.45pm but not being televised
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 12, 2024, 11:13:56 AM
Liverpool v Norwich or Bristol Rovers, to be televised live by ITV.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nev on January 12, 2024, 11:27:27 AM
Liverpool v Norwich or Bristol Rovers, to be televised live by ITV.

Yep, and Newton Heath on again. The true magic of the Cup.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 12, 2024, 07:26:56 PM
Make it past Chelsea and we are into the 5th Round. This is when it used to get seriously exciting thinking you could be going all the way to Wembley with some really big games.
So seriously is the FA Cup taken these days that R5 games are scheduled for 28th February. That's Wednesday 28th February.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_FA_Cup
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 12, 2024, 07:36:45 PM
Make it past Chelsea and we are into the 5th Round. This is when it used to get seriously exciting thinking you could be going all the way to Wembley with some really big games.
So seriously is the FA Cup taken these days that R5 games are scheduled for 28th February. That's Wednesday 28th February.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_FA_Cup
marvellous so we'd potentially have 3 games in 8 days (Forest H / FA Cup5 / Luton A)
like you say the magic of the Cup
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: exigo on January 12, 2024, 07:44:54 PM
Club have taken the 6,000 allocation. Will be £38 a ticket apparently.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: darren woolley on January 12, 2024, 09:23:25 PM
I think we will beat Chelsea.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Holte L2 on January 14, 2024, 09:23:18 AM
Make it past Chelsea and we are into the 5th Round. This is when it used to get seriously exciting thinking you could be going all the way to Wembley with some really big games.
So seriously is the FA Cup taken these days that R5 games are scheduled for 28th February. That's Wednesday 28th February.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_FA_Cup
marvellous so we'd potentially have 3 games in 8 days (Forest H / FA Cup5 / Luton A)
like you say the magic of the Cup

Don't forget the Conference League away match on Thursday 7th March.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 14, 2024, 07:08:08 PM
Any idea when tickets might go on sale for this ?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 14, 2024, 07:09:51 PM
Might be easier to get home-end. My brother is a Chelsea fan (yeah...), think he's a member, might try through him.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 14, 2024, 07:16:38 PM
I'm pretty confident I'll get some just want to make travel plans. 
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Dave P on January 15, 2024, 10:53:52 AM
Chelsea are selling tickets for their fans from tomorrow.  If we get the Shed End as expected, then tickets will be £38 adults and £19 concessions.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PGW on January 15, 2024, 11:12:06 AM
On sale from 17@00 this evening.
First dibs are ST holders who went to Middlesbro away
Then tomorrow at 17:00 its open to all ST holders
£38 and £19 for U20's and O65's
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 15, 2024, 11:29:57 AM
On sale from 17@00 this evening.
First dibs are ST holders who went to Middlesbro away
Then tomorrow at 17:00 its open to all ST holders
£38 and £19 for U20's and O65's
Just realised I am in the over 65 category
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Dave P on January 15, 2024, 11:34:26 AM
We've taken the 6000 allocation too.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: OCD on January 15, 2024, 11:40:09 AM
It'll be interesting to see how strong the team is for the Chelsea game as I imagine he'll have one eye on the Newcastle game. As much as we won't want to hear it, he's almost certainly going to favour league and then Conference League before FA cup.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 15, 2024, 03:15:42 PM
It'll be interesting to see how strong the team is for the Chelsea game as I imagine he'll have one eye on the Newcastle game. As much as we won't want to hear it, he's almost certainly going to favour league and then Conference League before FA cup.
I think we’ll go strong. Its a premier league competitor and from Emery has said in the recent past, its one of the 7 or 8 clubs he thinks we are competing with
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 15, 2024, 03:26:54 PM
It'll be interesting to see how strong the team is for the Chelsea game as I imagine he'll have one eye on the Newcastle game. As much as we won't want to hear it, he's almost certainly going to favour league and then Conference League before FA cup.
I think we’ll go strong. Its a premier league competitor and from Emery has said in the recent past, its one of the 7 or 8 clubs he thinks we are competing with
It will be our first game after 11 day break, he will want to get match fitness into the legs of those likely to start against Newcastle.
I expect him to go very strong.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 15, 2024, 03:32:13 PM
Yep I also think he’ll go strong
best to go with slightly tired legs than rusty legs
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 15, 2024, 05:22:13 PM
10 minute queue to get onto the website, bit annoying.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 15, 2024, 05:23:30 PM
Got mine. Straight in via the app. Although I think I really need to upgrade my broadband. These ticket purchases are way too stressful.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 15, 2024, 07:19:12 PM
Looking at the  timeframe for the selling of tickets for this game, does this mean the usual eligibility rules (regarding the number of previous away games attended) are not being applied?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 15, 2024, 07:31:45 PM
There's 6000 to shift so I hope so.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 15, 2024, 07:33:16 PM
Got mine. Straight in via the app. Although I think I really need to upgrade my broadband. These ticket purchases are way too stressful.

Yes of course! It's imperative that you upgrade your broadband for your, ahem, 'ticket purchases'. ;)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 15, 2024, 07:36:48 PM
Not even preference for those with previous away attendance, prior to tickets going on general sale? Preference only to season ticket holders?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: AV82EC on January 15, 2024, 09:02:11 PM
STH with Middlesbrough away on their record then STHs from 5 tomorrow.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: claret+blue ed on January 15, 2024, 09:05:00 PM
They probably know that everyone in the top few criteria are all covered in the first category anyway as no one would have not got a ticket as it will count towards Wembley if we made it, maybe passed it on, but still will have purchased it
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 15, 2024, 11:41:11 PM
Got mine. Straight in via the app. Although I think I really need to upgrade my broadband. These ticket purchases are way too stressful.
Same here, dial up is no fun.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 10:42:51 AM
Around 3400 gone if 70% of eligible supporters have purchased so far. Probably sells out tonight.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 16, 2024, 02:30:54 PM
No chance of it going to general sale/previous ticket history?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 03:02:43 PM
I'd doubt it would go to General Sale.

Lower tier has 134 left. Best availability is SU1 or SU7/8 as these later two blocks haven't been released.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: jon collett on January 16, 2024, 03:32:29 PM
Would anybody know roughly when the coaches from Chelsea would get back to Villa park?

Trying to work out if I'm better getting a train to Rugby or a coach to Villa.

Have to drive twenty odd miles and park anyway.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Dave P on January 16, 2024, 05:07:04 PM
That was painless enough.  Just got my tickets.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: jon collett on January 16, 2024, 05:07:47 PM
That was painless enough.  Just got my tickets.

any idea how many left?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Dave P on January 16, 2024, 05:08:34 PM
It saying 6 left!!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 16, 2024, 05:09:07 PM
2
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: sid1964 on January 16, 2024, 05:09:46 PM
Just got mine - looking forward to a good night out and beating Chelsea (or as a caller to Jason Cundy on Talksport called them Chels)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 16, 2024, 05:10:32 PM
17.09hrs sold out. Managed to get 4 together; phew!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 16, 2024, 05:13:52 PM
Ok how do you do it

I was on at 5.00 on the dot loads of tickets available but every one I clicked on it said ‘ seat not available’
Was on there 10 minutes clicking away every seat I clicked the red line came up not available and now it’s sold out

So what’s trick how do you do it how do you work the system
Very frustrated
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 05:17:06 PM
1 left in SU1.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 16, 2024, 05:17:41 PM
Bloody stressful, and I initially had the same issue. Helped that whilst I was logged in on my PC my younger son, who happens to be home from London atm, was also logged into his laptop and shouting out best (corner) block to go for.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nii Lamptey on January 16, 2024, 05:19:01 PM
Luckily managed to snag one at 5pm.

Only been able to get 3 away tickets all season when it's dropped to season ticket holders (Newcastle, Man Utd and Chelsea) - Luck of the draw I guess.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on January 16, 2024, 05:19:31 PM
Got to be honest, I'm amazed we have sold that many that quick
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 16, 2024, 05:21:07 PM
Got to be honest, I'm amazed we have sold that many that quick
Lots of pent up demand from fans who can never get an away ticket due to the system.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 05:21:34 PM
Got to be honest, I'm amazed we have sold that many that quick
Lots of pent up demand from fans who can never get an away ticket due to the system.

Have you got yours?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: martyn ellis on January 16, 2024, 05:22:57 PM
Same issue here. Logged on at 5pm when the pink 'buy tickets' sign came up. Loads apparently available; every time I clicked on 'select' it came up as 'ticket not available'. I am royally pissed off as I never seem to be able to get away tickets for league games either.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 16, 2024, 05:24:05 PM
Got to be honest, I'm amazed we have sold that many that quick
Lots of pent up demand from fans who can never get an away ticket due to the system.
Absolutely; I reckon we'd have easily sold 12k.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: martyn ellis on January 16, 2024, 05:25:35 PM
Got to be honest, I'm amazed we have sold that many that quick
Lots of pent up demand from fans who can never get an away ticket due to the system.
Exactly. The system stinks to be honest. I and many others never seem to be able to get a ticket for away games by the time it gets down to ST holders. Living up the road from the Chelsea ground I thought 'this is my chance', but not to be.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 16, 2024, 05:26:21 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 05:27:04 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.

Taking my boy as well. He'll unfortunately be too unwell for school on the 26th...
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on January 16, 2024, 05:27:54 PM
Got 3 just now - keep refreshing they seem to appear but need to be quick
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 16, 2024, 05:28:17 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.

Taking my boy as well. He'll unfortunately be too unwell for school on the 26th...

Lot of it going around in the North West I hear.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 05:33:30 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.

Taking my boy as well. He'll unfortunately be too unwell for school on the 26th...

Lot of it going around in the North West I hear.

Safety first!

It's when he starts blabbing about it on Monday...
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on January 16, 2024, 05:44:38 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.

Taking my boy as well. He'll unfortunately be too unwell for school on the 26th...

Lot of it going around in the North West I hear.
Picking my daughter up from West Kirby Grammar at 1pm straight to Stamford Bridge!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on January 16, 2024, 05:45:33 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.

Taking my boy as well. He'll unfortunately be too unwell for school on the 26th...

Lot of it going around in the North West I hear.

Picking my daughter up from West Kirby Grammar at 1pm straight to Stamford Bridge!! I like your idea more to be fair!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 16, 2024, 05:45:36 PM
Refreshed a million times and got 3, not together but I’ll take that

My lads also got a dodgy tummy that day to

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on January 16, 2024, 05:47:22 PM
Got two, coming with my lad Ben.

Taking my boy as well. He'll unfortunately be too unwell for school on the 26th...

Lot of it going around in the North West I hear.

Picking my daughter up from West Kirby Grammar at 1pm straight to Stamford Bridge!! I like your idea more to be fair!!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: martyn ellis on January 16, 2024, 05:49:45 PM
People on here are saying they were managing to get 2, 3, or 4 tickets. Does that mean they have more than one ST or is the system allowing them to buy multiple tickets with one ST, even though they made it clear it was one ticket per ST. Can someone clarify?
 
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 05:52:09 PM
People on here are saying they were managing to get 2, 3, or 4 tickets. Does that mean they have more than one ST or is the system allowing them to buy multiple tickets with one ST, even though they made it clear it was one ticket per ST. Can someone clarify?
 

You can only buy 1 ticket for your reference. I have the other season tickets for my family linked to my account, so I buy our aways and allocate the reference before purchase.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: martyn ellis on January 16, 2024, 05:56:19 PM
People on here are saying they were managing to get 2, 3, or 4 tickets. Does that mean they have more than one ST or is the system allowing them to buy multiple tickets with one ST, even though they made it clear it was one ticket per ST. Can someone clarify?
 
Thanks Ads. Still crying into my boots at missing out. Just wanted to clarify.


You can only buy 1 ticket for your reference. I have the other season tickets for my family linked to my account, so I buy our aways and allocate the reference before purchase.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 16, 2024, 06:00:28 PM
They're back available
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on January 16, 2024, 06:07:05 PM
Sold out
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Pete3206 on January 16, 2024, 07:19:26 PM
Fuck
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: claret+blue ed on January 16, 2024, 07:28:21 PM
Can’t currently see any chance of a member getting an away ticket for any game, don’t get me wrong, the support is amazing to sell out so quick, just disappointing for my own position of not being able to get a ticket
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 16, 2024, 07:35:36 PM
Can’t currently see any chance of a member getting an away ticket for any game, don’t get me wrong, the support is amazing to sell out so quick, just disappointing for my own position of not being able to get a ticket
I know it's a pain but keep trying...I'm always surprised at how many returns there are before the day.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 16, 2024, 07:40:10 PM
Would anybody know roughly when the coaches from Chelsea would get back to Villa park?

Trying to work out if I'm better getting a train to Rugby or a coach to Villa.

Have to drive twenty odd miles and park anyway.
Probably about 12.30/1am.
It's a bugger getting away from there.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: claret+blue ed on January 16, 2024, 07:46:34 PM
Can’t currently see any chance of a member getting an away ticket for any game, don’t get me wrong, the support is amazing to sell out so quick, just disappointing for my own position of not being able to get a ticket
I know it's a pain but keep trying...I'm always surprised at how many returns there are before the day.
I think they only put them back on sale at the same criteria level that they sold out on
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 16, 2024, 07:49:09 PM
Can’t currently see any chance of a member getting an away ticket for any game, don’t get me wrong, the support is amazing to sell out so quick, just disappointing for my own position of not being able to get a ticket
I know it's a pain but keep trying...I'm always surprised at how many returns there are before the day.
I think they only put them back on sale at the same criteria level that they sold out on

I think you're right!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 16, 2024, 07:54:30 PM
Bugger. Might have to try the home end, ugh.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 16, 2024, 07:54:57 PM
People on here are saying they were managing to get 2, 3, or 4 tickets. Does that mean they have more than one ST or is the system allowing them to buy multiple tickets with one ST, even though they made it clear it was one ticket per ST. Can someone clarify?
 

I got 3 and have 3 season tickets
You have to allocate each ticket to a season ticket holder you can’t buy any further tickets on those same names
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 16, 2024, 09:09:31 PM
Managed to get two for me and my lad, was having a panic as they going quick, but got 2 in SU1. Just have to work out whether to train, coach or drive now
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 16, 2024, 09:15:35 PM
Refreshed a million times and got 3, not together but I’ll take that

My lads also got a dodgy tummy that day to



It's not until 7.45 and you live an hour away!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 16, 2024, 09:19:51 PM
Managed to get two for me and my lad, was having a panic as they going quick, but got 2 in SU1. Just have to work out whether to train, coach or drive now
Well done Rambo!
Coach is easiest but slowest, obviously! 2.30pm from Villa Park.

I really hope it's a great day for you and your lad!
And the rest of us!!!
UTV!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on January 16, 2024, 09:27:19 PM
Managed to get two for me and my lad, was having a panic as they going quick, but got 2 in SU1. Just have to work out whether to train, coach or drive now

Same here, got on at 5pm and got 3 tickets in SU1. We’re going by train to Marylebone. Chiltern do a family ticket for London so for £30 you can get an adult + child (up to age 15) which also includes the tube.

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 16, 2024, 09:40:41 PM
Managed to get two for me and my lad, was having a panic as they going quick, but got 2 in SU1. Just have to work out whether to train, coach or drive now

Same here, got on at 5pm and got 3 tickets in SU1. We’re going by train to Marylebone. Chiltern do a family ticket for London so for £30 you can get an adult + child (up to age 15) which also includes the tube.
Cheers Marlon will have a look
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 16, 2024, 09:41:20 PM
Managed to get two for me and my lad, was having a panic as they going quick, but got 2 in SU1. Just have to work out whether to train, coach or drive now
Well done Rambo!
Coach is easiest but slowest, obviously! 2.30pm from Villa Park.

I really hope it's a great day for you and your lad!
And the rest of us!!!
UTV!
Cheers mate, fingers crossed for a win
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 16, 2024, 10:40:54 PM
I’m not a season ticket holder but my mate is. He managed to get 3/4 tickets, so I’m one of the bastards who will be going but shouldn’t really be…sorry!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 16, 2024, 10:45:49 PM
I’m not a season ticket holder but my mate is. He managed to get 3/4 tickets, so I’m one of the bastards who will be going but shouldn’t really be…sorry!

It doesn't affect me one way or the other as I wasn't planning to go, but do you mind me asking how your mate managed to obtain 3/4 tickets?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 16, 2024, 10:54:02 PM
I’m not a season ticket holder but my mate is. He managed to get 3/4 tickets, so I’m one of the bastards who will be going but shouldn’t really be…sorry!

It doesn't affect me one way or the other as I wasn't planning to go, but do you mind me asking how your mate managed to obtain 3/4 tickets?

He’ll be linked in with that number of other season ticket holders on his account.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 16, 2024, 10:57:07 PM
Effortlessly selling 6,000 tickets as soon as they go on sale, for an AWAY match in the Cup in London, when Small Heath have just scraped only slightly more than that for a home match.

#levels
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 16, 2024, 11:22:28 PM
Very pleased for those fans who are normally excluded from away game tickets who have managed to secure tickets to this one . Hope it's a great occasion , result and match.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 16, 2024, 11:28:25 PM
Very pleased for those fans who are normally excluded from away game tickets who have managed to secure tickets to this one . Hope it's a great occasion , result and match.

Same here, pleased for any fan that males the effort.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Louzie0 on January 16, 2024, 11:53:16 PM
Will be cheering from the East End.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 16, 2024, 11:58:21 PM
Refreshed a million times and got 3, not together but I’ll take that

My lads also got a dodgy tummy that day to


Refreshed a million times and got 3, not together but I’ll take that

My lads also got a dodgy tummy that day to



It's not until 7.45 and you live an hour away!
It's not until 7.45 and you live an hour away!

I’m not one to rush around
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 17, 2024, 12:00:46 AM
I’m also a dab hand at post fails
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 17, 2024, 01:38:43 AM
Will be on a train back from London at around half time. Not planned this at all well.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: sid1964 on January 17, 2024, 07:00:14 AM
If that was stressful, imagine if we get to the Europa final, all logged on trying to get the remaining 1,000 tickets that are for sale to ST Holders
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 17, 2024, 07:58:25 AM
Will be on a train back from London at around half time. Not planned this at all well.
At least you'll beat the traffic
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 17, 2024, 08:10:00 AM

I’m not one to rush around

Perhaps see you down there then.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 17, 2024, 08:58:26 AM

I’m not one to rush around

Perhaps see you down there then.

That would be great
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 17, 2024, 09:33:34 AM
Officially sold out.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2024, 11:06:10 PM
Apologies for a lazy question but is this a replay round or pens?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 18, 2024, 11:09:09 PM
Apologies for a lazy question but is this a replay round or pens?

Replays for this round, one-off matches and penalties after that.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 18, 2024, 11:47:35 PM
Any suggestions for good places to park? I usually park at the Westfield shopping centre and tube it in but that closes at 9pm.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 19, 2024, 09:30:19 AM
Any suggestions for good places to park? I usually park at the Westfield shopping centre and tube it in but that closes at 9pm.
There is a hospital just down from the ground, good underground car park there and not expensive.  Chelsea is one of the easier grounds to drive to and away from as hardly anyone goes by car
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 19, 2024, 09:48:30 AM
There are some roads off Brompton cemetery and a nice walk through the gravestones.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 19, 2024, 10:05:07 AM
And you can sing Brompton Oratory by Nick Cave as you do so. It's such a mournful but beautiful song.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Drummond on January 19, 2024, 05:55:28 PM
Very pleased for those fans who are normally excluded from away game tickets who have managed to secure tickets to this one . Hope it's a great occasion , result and match.

Same here, pleased for any fan that males the effort.

To prove they're man enough?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 19, 2024, 05:59:19 PM
Apologies for a lazy question but is this a replay round or pens?

Replays for this round, one-off matches and penalties after that.
Thanks Gary. Just wanted to know to sort the return train ticket😊
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 19, 2024, 06:16:06 PM
Apologies for a lazy question but is this a replay round or pens?

Replays for this round, one-off matches and penalties after that.

Thanks Gary. Just wanted to know to sort the return train ticket😊

No worries, may as well book one for May 25th whilst you're at it. :)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 19, 2024, 09:06:08 PM
For parking , it's the Westminster Hospital on the Fulham Road. If you drive down the road the ground will be on your left if heading east , keep going about 2-300m and the car park entrance is on your right, basement level parking nice and secure and not too expensive .
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: FrankyH on January 19, 2024, 09:10:13 PM
Very pleased for those fans who are normally excluded from away game tickets who have managed to secure tickets to this one . Hope it's a great occasion , result and match.

Same here, pleased for any fan that males the effort.

To prove they're man enough?

Haha , I've got Divine - You think your a man , in my head now !
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 19, 2024, 09:14:28 PM
No worries, may as well book one for May 25th whilst you're at it. :)
OK, I will pick a time so that we can do lunch. Where do you want to meet?😃
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 23, 2024, 01:43:20 PM
Anyone else still waiting for the tickets for Chelsea to be delivered ?
I got an email saying they were sent out end of last week
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: AV82EC on January 23, 2024, 01:50:14 PM
I’ve had mine, arrived yesterday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 23, 2024, 01:52:45 PM
Mine came on Saturday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: sid1964 on January 23, 2024, 02:53:31 PM
My match ticket arrived on Friday, still waiting for the coach ticket to arrive.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Drummond on January 23, 2024, 02:56:28 PM
My match ticket arrived on Friday, still waiting for the coach ticket to arrive.

You'll probably get three at once.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 23, 2024, 02:58:07 PM
Perhaps they're sending them out in blocks, there were quite a few of them.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 23, 2024, 03:15:43 PM
Anyone else still waiting for the tickets for Chelsea to be delivered ?
I got an email saying they were sent out end of last week
Came on Saturday
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 23, 2024, 03:28:31 PM
Anyone else still waiting for the tickets for Chelsea to be delivered ?
I got an email saying they were sent out end of last week
Still waiting. Had the same email last Friday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 23, 2024, 03:45:49 PM
Anyone else still waiting for the tickets for Chelsea to be delivered ?
I got an email saying they were sent out end of last week
Still waiting. Had the same email last Friday.

hoping they come tomorrow then
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 23, 2024, 04:15:37 PM
No VAR for this match.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 23, 2024, 04:48:30 PM
No VAR for this match.
Is that right though ? I know they don't have it tonight but can't see why it wouldn't be in use on Friday.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 23, 2024, 05:14:17 PM
No VAR for this match.
think there is VAR in the FA Cup at grounds that have the system in place
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Holte L2 on January 23, 2024, 05:27:29 PM
I had mine last week
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Mister E on January 23, 2024, 05:50:59 PM
No VAR is what is being said all over twitter - I think it's crazy having a competition where different officiating protocols are in place. Apart from anything else, it makes the FA look like a complete joke (again!).
Will we have VAR in the final?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2024, 05:59:46 PM
No VAR is what is being said all over twitter - I think it's crazy having a competition where different officiating protocols are in place. Apart from anything else, it makes the FA look like a complete joke (again!).
Will we have VAR in the final?
No VAR is the right way otherwise the competition is compromised due to the fact that some ties can not played with VAR. The final will have VAR and that is also correct as at that stage no compromise is involved from other results.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2024, 06:02:09 PM
Anyone else still waiting for the tickets for Chelsea to be delivered ?
I got an email saying they were sent out end of last week
Still waiting. Had the same email last Friday.
Strange! Had my tickets last week.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: usav on January 23, 2024, 06:26:43 PM
No VAR is what is being said all over twitter - I think it's crazy having a competition where different officiating protocols are in place. Apart from anything else, it makes the FA look like a complete joke (again!).
Will we have VAR in the final?
No VAR is the right way otherwise the competition is compromised due to the fact that some ties can not played with VAR. The final will have VAR and that is also correct as at that stage no compromise is involved from other results.

The point being made on twitter was that 6 ties this weekend will have VAR, but our game won't. 

The issue here is why not?  Chelsea have the setup so why is it not being used?  I don't really care, but it could impact our high line and it's certainly showing the FA up to be fools.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Clampy on January 23, 2024, 06:35:14 PM
Like someone has already suggested, leave it out until the later stages if possible. Not having it in our game but in others is a bit weird.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: andyh on January 23, 2024, 06:38:51 PM
Hold on ! I literally just noticed.
Chelsea playing tonight in a SF (Tuesday) and then Friday ??
Bloody hell, that’s brutal.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: usav on January 23, 2024, 06:39:56 PM
no different from Thu/Sun that we have done all season.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 23, 2024, 06:48:17 PM
We’re going to get fucked over with a goal that VAR would have ruled offside aren’t we?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 23, 2024, 07:34:49 PM
Is it true though re no VAR. the reason there is no VAR tonight is because there couldn’t be VAR at Boros ground last week, so its about treating both legs of the semi final the same.
The FA Cup has been a mess soley in terms of VAR with some games having it and some not, it should be all or nowt, but the FA in their wisdom haven’t gone down this route. So I dont see any reason there would be no VAR  Friday, given the FA’s current stance so far.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nev on January 23, 2024, 07:42:47 PM
If it's not used I'd be intrigued to know the rationale.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2024, 07:51:16 PM
Every game this round that is at a PL ground has VAR. Apart from ours. The ties at Bournemouth, Fulham, Liverpool, Spurs, Everton all have VAR.

8 Chelsea v Aston Villa
Referee: Robert Jones
Assistant referees: Ian Hussin & Bhupinder Singh Gill
Fourth official: David Webb

https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/jan/23/emirates-fa-cup-fourth-round-proper-match-officials-appointed-20242301
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 23, 2024, 07:54:30 PM
Well everyone who has been complaining about VAR all season should be delighted
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Nev on January 23, 2024, 08:13:41 PM
Well everyone who has been complaining about VAR all season should be delighted

I shall enjoy the game all the better of course but there needs to be a legitimate reason behind the decision.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: usav on January 23, 2024, 08:26:36 PM
Well everyone who has been complaining about VAR all season should be delighted

I shall enjoy the game all the better of course but there needs to be a legitimate reason behind the decision.

And that's the point.  I would really like to know what the reason is.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 23, 2024, 08:27:53 PM
any idea which clown is reffing this one
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: DeKuip on January 23, 2024, 08:34:02 PM
There IS VAR on Friday, it’s a PL ground.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2024, 08:37:55 PM
There IS VAR on Friday, it’s a PL ground.

Officials for all ties have been confirmed. Our tie has no VAR officials.

https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/jan/23/emirates-fa-cup-fourth-round-proper-match-officials-appointed-20242301
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: usav on January 23, 2024, 08:38:40 PM
There IS VAR on Friday, it’s a PL ground.

You haven't read the previous few posts.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: usav on January 23, 2024, 08:38:56 PM
any idea which clown is reffing this one

It is literally posted a couple of posts above.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: DeKuip on January 23, 2024, 08:39:08 PM
Robert Jones is ref and Simon Hooper on VAR
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 23, 2024, 08:40:52 PM
The point being made on twitter was that 6 ties this weekend will have VAR, but our game won't. 

The issue here is why not?  Chelsea have the setup so why is it not being used?  I don't really care, but it could impact our high line and it's certainly showing the FA up to be fools.
OK, didn’t know that and it is stupid decision. I am all for level playing field all around and knowing how FA cup starts life we should never use officiating technology that is not there when Coleshill Rovers take on Radford Albion in the first qualifying round back in August.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 23, 2024, 08:44:08 PM
Robert Jones is ref and Simon Hooper on VAR
God help us
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: lennythekad on January 23, 2024, 10:50:02 PM
FA have said they made a mistake. There is VAR.

(https://i.ibb.co/hWgSR5w/IMG-7213.png) (https://ibb.co/hWgSR5w)

Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 23, 2024, 10:57:35 PM
thought so
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: sid1964 on January 24, 2024, 10:10:37 AM
I have just received in the post 2 coach tickets for Chelsea away

These are not for me, my coach ticket has not arrived, so these 2 tickets have been sent to the wrong address - I have just phoned Villa, who have told me to bring them with me on Friday

The 2 guys tickets are for Coach 1 - and names are Thomas E and Lewis C - I will pass on to the coach driver on coach 1.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PGW on January 24, 2024, 10:15:42 AM
I have just received in the post 2 coach tickets for Chelsea away

These are not for me, my coach ticket has not arrived, so these 2 tickets have been sent to the wrong address - I have just phoned Villa, who have told me to bring them with me on Friday

The 2 guys tickets are for Coach 1 - and names are Thomas E and Lewis C - I will pass on to the coach driver on coach 1.
I haven't received mine yet...on Coach 2....not an issue as on there every game but it does frustrate me....happens so often
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 24, 2024, 10:17:11 AM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Drummond on January 24, 2024, 12:52:11 PM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.

Well have a word then :-)
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 24, 2024, 03:27:01 PM
Anyone else still waiting for the tickets for Chelsea to be delivered ?
I got an email saying they were sent out end of last week
Still waiting. Had the same email last Friday.
Strange! Had my tickets last week.
Still no tickets. Postie drove straight past today. Bastard. Hoping they'll come tomorrow but I suspect I'll be collecting from the ground. Shame as I'd got a meet lined up with some mates down there for a couple of pints and a meal.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 24, 2024, 03:39:02 PM
Just received my coach tickets!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 24, 2024, 03:40:59 PM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.

Well have a word then :-)

Turns out he's the main ref next Tuesday against the Barcodes as well.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: LeeB on January 24, 2024, 04:13:25 PM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.

Well have a word then :-)

Turns out he's the main ref next Tuesday against the Barcodes as well.

Good, his performance against Citeh was the best refereeing performance we've had this season, by miles.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2024, 04:24:03 PM
Still no tickets. Postie drove straight past today. Bastard. Hoping they'll come tomorrow but I suspect I'll be collecting from the ground. Shame as I'd got a meet lined up with some mates down there for a couple of pints and a meal.
That's not good, no travelling fan needs that. If I were you I would confront the postie tomorrow and and DEMAND he provides suitable  delivery to your liking. If not tell him what you think of Paula Vennells.
 I have also made similar arrangements, meeting Chelsea and Arsenal fan friends in the Old Swan in Kensington after alighting the 13.45 from Moor Street to Marylebone.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 24, 2024, 04:29:27 PM
Still no tickets. Postie drove straight past today. Bastard. Hoping they'll come tomorrow but I suspect I'll be collecting from the ground. Shame as I'd got a meet lined up with some mates down there for a couple of pints and a meal.
That's not good, no travelling fan needs that. If I were you I would confront the postie tomorrow and and DEMAND he provides suitable  delivery to your liking. If not tell him what you think of Paula Vennells.
 I have also made similar arrangements, meeting Chelsea and Arsenal fan friends in the Old Swan in Kensington after alighting the 13.45 from Moor Street to Marylebone.
That's what I'm on haha. Getting on at Warwick Parkway. Save us a couple of seats and I'll get you a coffee from the station shop !!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 24, 2024, 04:51:58 PM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.

Well have a word then :-)

Turns out he's the main ref next Tuesday against the Barcodes as well.

Good, his performance against Citeh was the best refereeing performance we've had this season, by miles.
Absolutely!
I tend to be a bit (overly?) critical of the refs we have but I looked this guy up as I thought he was the best we've had for years!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 24, 2024, 09:25:56 PM
Still no tickets. Postie drove straight past today. Bastard. Hoping they'll come tomorrow but I suspect I'll be collecting from the ground. Shame as I'd got a meet lined up with some mates down there for a couple of pints and a meal.
That's not good, no travelling fan needs that. If I were you I would confront the postie tomorrow and and DEMAND he provides suitable  delivery to your liking. If not tell him what you think of Paula Vennells.
 I have also made similar arrangements, meeting Chelsea and Arsenal fan friends in the Old Swan in Kensington after alighting the 13.45 from Moor Street to Marylebone.
That's what I'm on haha. Getting on at Warwick Parkway. Save us a couple of seats and I'll get you a coffee from the station shop !!
Deal😊
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round Replay - Chelsea home
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 26, 2024, 11:23:30 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 26, 2024, 11:31:48 PM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.

Well have a word then :-)

Turns out he's the main ref next Tuesday against the Barcodes as well.

Good, his performance against Citeh was the best refereeing performance we've had this season, by miles.
Absolutely!
I tend to be a bit (overly?) critical of the refs we have but I looked this guy up as I thought he was the best we've had for years!

Was he the ref tonight, was pretty good although it wasn't a game with huge incident after our goal was  (correctly) chalked off.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 11:34:16 PM
good Ref tonight, got it pretty much nailed
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 27, 2024, 01:13:36 AM
The VAR ref John Brooks is my mate's son. They're both Leicester fans. After the Forest v Everton game last season, Steve Cooper complained to PGMOL about him and he hasn't reffed them since.

Well have a word then :-)

Turns out he's the main ref next Tuesday against the Barcodes as well.

Good, his performance against Citeh was the best refereeing performance we've had this season, by miles.
Absolutely!
I tend to be a bit (overly?) critical of the refs we have but I looked this guy up as I thought he was the best we've had for years!

Not sure Wolves fans would agree, Brooks was on VAR when Onana clearly fouled one of theirs and they got nothing. I remember thinking I knew the name when mentioned before and when I looked him up he also got a slap on the wrist for putting the offside line on the wrong player which lead to a Brighton goal being disallowed. Not to say he's a bad official, we all make mistakes. Like most though I couldn't get my head around the Onana one.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 27, 2024, 01:17:22 AM
With that offline line, it was a technician who stuffed up, as the VAR officials don't do it themselves. As the bloke in charge he took the rap though.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on January 27, 2024, 07:27:01 AM
Draw for the fifth round will be 2pm Sunday, will be nice to still have an interest.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: algy on January 27, 2024, 07:30:53 AM
Draw go the fifth round will be 2pm Sunday, will be nice to still have an interest.
Jesus, how many rounds does this thing have? I was under the impression you just played the 3rd round and that was it, now people are talking about there being a 5th round!

World's gone mad.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Risso on January 27, 2024, 07:44:46 AM
"Number 8 - Manchester City, will play number 4, Aston Villa or Chelsea."
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 27, 2024, 07:48:36 AM
Interesting stat I saw.

Last time we lost a FA Cup Replay at home was in 1976, to eventual winners Southampton.

Time previous to that was something like 1932!
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Richard on January 27, 2024, 08:08:08 AM
Draw at 2pm tomorrow? Going to be lot of either/or's in it.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Axl Rose on January 27, 2024, 08:12:35 AM
"Number 8 - Manchester City, will play number 4, Aston Villa or Chelsea."

Has that horrible feeling of inevitability about it.

Greasy getting a one minute cameo. Hopefully someone will snap the ****** in half.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 27, 2024, 08:40:49 AM
Interesting stat I saw.

Last time we lost a FA Cup Replay at home was in 1976, to eventual winners Southampton.

Time previous to that was something like 1932!

Got me thinking about replays I remember. Wycombe in the horror season, Palace under O'Neill, Newcastle in 2001. Spurs in 92. No others spring to mind at the moment.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 27, 2024, 08:41:28 AM
And the Spurs one was an away replay
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 27, 2024, 09:43:13 AM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.

I'm not sure if you're telling us we'll win, or that we're due a replay loss.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 27, 2024, 11:26:05 AM
Interesting stat I saw.

Last time we lost a FA Cup Replay at home was in 1976, to eventual winners Southampton.

Time previous to that was something like 1932!

Got me thinking about replays I remember. Wycombe in the horror season, Palace under O'Neill, Newcastle in 2001. Spurs in 92. No others spring to mind at the moment.

Some more, Notts County and Pompey under Little. Blackburn under SGT.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 27, 2024, 12:08:01 PM
Southampton in 1969 was pretty special, in front of 58,000.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 27, 2024, 12:11:06 PM
We've never lost at home to Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Last home FA Cup game was a 2-2 draw in 1987.
We lost the replay 2-1, which was the last time we scored an FA Cup goal against them.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 27, 2024, 03:06:36 PM
We've never lost at home to Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Last home FA Cup game was a 2-2 draw in 1987.
We lost the replay 2-1, which was the last time we scored an FA Cup goal against them.

you've done it now haven't you? Like all those forwards who haven't scored against us, or go on goal droughts stretching back decades until they roll up aganist us.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: LeeB on January 27, 2024, 04:15:44 PM
We've never lost at home to Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Last home FA Cup game was a 2-2 draw in 1987.
We lost the replay 2-1, which was the last time we scored an FA Cup goal against them.

My first FA Cup game that was, we'd left just before the end and missed our equaliser.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: eamonn on January 27, 2024, 04:25:59 PM
Who scored for us? Dean Glover or one of those non-entity names that you're convinced was a made-up Villa player? I was only 2 so I wouldn't know.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 27, 2024, 04:31:42 PM
Cooper and Hunt.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 27, 2024, 04:31:59 PM
Interesting stat I saw.

Last time we lost a FA Cup Replay at home was in 1976, to eventual winners Southampton.

Time previous to that was something like 1932!

I saw that too. On here, on the previous page.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 27, 2024, 04:34:03 PM
Interesting stat I saw.

Last time we lost a FA Cup Replay at home was in 1976, to eventual winners Southampton.

Time previous to that was something like 1932!

Got me thinking about replays I remember. Wycombe in the horror season, Palace under O'Neill, Newcastle in 2001. Spurs in 92. No others spring to mind at the moment.

I went to one, late seventies, Palace, at Highfield Road. Might have been the League Cup?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Lsvilla on January 27, 2024, 05:53:01 PM
So my tickets never turned up but @avfcsupport on Twitter sorted me two duplicates to collect at the ticket office (which was helpfully located right next to the Shed End). They wanted photo ID from both me and the missus supposedly on instructions from Villa. I had my DL but the wife only had a credit card on her - before we needed to get in a row about the fact I'd paid for both tickets on my card and we were both there so I clearly wasn't selling one on I luckily remembered I had a pic of her passport in my phone from a previous visa application so all was good. Just a warning to others as the two lads at the window next to me didn't seem to be having much joy collecting their tickets. Don't know if they got them in the end.
And a special shout out to Olaftab for saving us seats on the train and company on the way down. Hope you had a good prematch with your mates and got back safely. We made the 10.30 after a bit of a run from Edgware Road to Marylebone. Just need to finish the job in the replay.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 27, 2024, 09:04:42 PM
5th round ball numbers.

1 Watford or Southampton

2 Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham

3 AFC Bournemouth

4 West Bromwich Albion or Wolverhampton Wanderers

5 Bristol City or Nottingham Forest

6 Leicester City

7 Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City

8 Chelsea or Aston Villa

9 Maidstone United

10 Liverpool or Norwich City

11 Manchester City

12 Dirty Leeds or Plymouth Argyle

13 Luton Town

14 Newport County or Manchester United

15 Brighton & Hove Albion

16 Newcastle United
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 27, 2024, 09:12:45 PM
Let's face it, we all want No. 8 to play No. 9.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: clash city rocker on January 27, 2024, 09:22:46 PM
Let's face it, we all want No. 8 to play No. 9.

Nah...fancy Newport at the park.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: TelfordVilla on January 27, 2024, 09:27:00 PM
Likely be 10 premier teams of 16
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round Replay - Chelsea home
Post by: jon collett on January 27, 2024, 09:27:57 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.


The old saying was “The team who beats the Villa wins the Cup”
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: walsall villain on January 27, 2024, 09:54:03 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.


The old saying was “The team who beats the Villa wins the Cup”
I remember that one from years ago but sadly out of date these days. Not surprising when we lose to the likes of Stevenage.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round Replay - Chelsea home
Post by: VillaTim on January 27, 2024, 09:56:08 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.


The old saying was “The team who beats the Villa wins the Cup”
remember losing to Ipswich and West Ham the years they won it
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: WarszaVillan on January 27, 2024, 09:59:28 PM
Cooper and Hunt.

I had such high hopes for that midfield.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 27, 2024, 10:03:44 PM
The way I see it, to win the FA Cup we are going to need to beat Manchester City or Liverpool at some stage, and most likely both of them.  The best (only realistic?) chance we have of beating them will be at Villa Park, in the 5th/6th rounds. So that's what I'm hoping for in the draw tomorrow, a home tie v either Manchester City or Liverpool.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: manic-road on January 28, 2024, 03:24:21 PM
Ooh good draw.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Ads on January 28, 2024, 03:24:33 PM
Noice.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2024, 03:25:19 PM
Hopefully it's us v Plymouth.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 28, 2024, 03:26:24 PM
Nice to see Liverpool given another piss easy home draw to help Klopp win another trophy
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2024, 03:28:25 PM
Nice to see Liverpool given another piss easy home draw to help Klopp win another trophy

So same kind of draw we have?
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Demitri_C on January 28, 2024, 03:28:29 PM
Nice to see Liverpool given another piss easy home draw to help Klopp win another trophy

Im suprised they didnt get maidstone tbh

As for us plymouth or leeds at home a good opportunity to get to last 8 if we beat chelsea
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: aldridgeboy on January 28, 2024, 03:28:30 PM
Home draw in last 16 against a lower league team.
We have to be happy with that I think.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 28, 2024, 03:30:50 PM
Nice to see Liverpool given another piss easy home draw to help Klopp win another trophy

So same kind of draw we have?

Not really. We tend to get knocked out at home versus lower league opponents.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 28, 2024, 03:31:02 PM
Shit draw for Maidstone.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: lovejoy on January 28, 2024, 03:31:31 PM
Looking at the draw, it’s wide open. Avoid city United and Liverpool.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 28, 2024, 03:32:15 PM
Possible tasty draw for Wrexham if they can get past Blackburn.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: john e on January 28, 2024, 03:32:21 PM
Looking at the draw, it’s wide open. Avoid city United and Liverpool.

It’s a pity they didn’t come up against each other
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 28, 2024, 03:33:08 PM
Home draw in last 16 against a lower league team.
We have to be happy with that I think.
That’s funny😂
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: aldridgeboy on January 28, 2024, 03:35:36 PM
Home draw in last 16 against a lower league team.
We have to be happy with that I think.
That’s funny😂

I know what you mean with our far from brilliant recent history.
But I’d take it over Man City away
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: olaftab on January 28, 2024, 03:43:59 PM
That’s true.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Richard E on January 28, 2024, 03:48:59 PM
The last time we played Leeds in the fifth round wasn’t too shabby
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 28, 2024, 03:53:17 PM
Let’s hope we can do the business vs Chelsea. We have a chance to get the quarter final but can’t look too far ahead. Chelsea will be a very hard game.
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 28, 2024, 04:10:19 PM
Looking like a premier league dominated last 8 to me other than possible Cov
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 28, 2024, 04:14:09 PM
they will want a man city/ manure  v p l o p   final if they can keep their balls cold
Title: Re: F.A. Cup 4th (FOURTH) Round - Chelsea away
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 28, 2024, 04:25:05 PM
The last time we played Leeds in the fifth round wasn’t too shabby

Carbone game?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Villa Lew on January 28, 2024, 04:44:22 PM
If it hasn't already been mentioned the replay is on Wed 7 Feb 8pm ko, don't know if it's on TV.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Chris Harte on January 28, 2024, 04:47:01 PM
I wonder how much they'll rinse charge us for the Chelsea replay. My guess is £38 on the Lower Holte.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 28, 2024, 04:50:28 PM
I wonder how much they'll rinse charge us for the Chelsea replay. My guess is £38 on the Lower Holte.

Was saying this to my mate on Friday, probably won’t bother on this occasion unless it’s about £20.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 28, 2024, 05:01:51 PM
I wonder how much they'll rinse charge us for the Chelsea replay. My guess is £38 on the Lower Holte.
Hopefully they’ll learn from the Everton league cup game, i was one of the few mugs that forked out.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: steamer on January 28, 2024, 05:07:01 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.
I remember that, I have a memory that Ron brought Charlie Aitken on as a sub, which seemed strange.
Also went on a coach to Southampton for the 1st leg, coaches were not allowed into town too early before the game.
The coach driver an old curmudgeon with a flat cap and stone deaf resisted all exultations to put his foot down and get us there.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 28, 2024, 05:24:47 PM
I wonder how much they'll rinse charge us for the Chelsea replay. My guess is £38 on the Lower Holte.
Hopefully they’ll learn from the Everton league cup game, i was one of the few mugs that forked out.

And me hence my comment above.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on January 28, 2024, 05:52:56 PM
£20 adults £5 kids
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 28, 2024, 06:08:58 PM
If it hasn't already been mentioned the replay is on Wed 7 Feb 8pm ko, don't know if it's on TV.

I would be amazed - and there - if it isn't
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: FrankyH on January 28, 2024, 06:30:27 PM
£20 adults £5 kids

For a programme ?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Bernie on January 28, 2024, 07:26:05 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.
I remember that, I have a memory that Ron brought Charlie Aitken on as a sub, which seemed strange.
Also went on a coach to Southampton for the 1st leg, coaches were not allowed into town too early before the game.
The coach driver an old curmudgeon with a flat cap and stone deaf resisted all exultations to put his foot down and get us there.
I'd forgotten that, I remember now he got us lost in Southampton and had to ask locals for directions to the ground. We really thought we'd done the hard bit, drawing at their place ......
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: darren woolley on January 28, 2024, 07:51:19 PM
Its not a bad drew for us Leeds or Plymouth.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on January 28, 2024, 09:29:15 PM
Its not a bad drew for us Leeds or Plymouth.
Yep, get past Chelsea then we should be on course for the QF's
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: nick harper on January 28, 2024, 09:34:14 PM
We haven't lost an FA Cup replay at Villa Park since 1976. That was to Southampton in R3, they went on to win the Cup that season.
Incredibly you then have to go back to 1932 to find the previous home replay defeat, to Portsmouth in R4.
I remember that, I have a memory that Ron brought Charlie Aitken on as a sub, which seemed strange.
Also went on a coach to Southampton for the 1st leg, coaches were not allowed into town too early before the game.
The coach driver an old curmudgeon with a flat cap and stone deaf resisted all exultations to put his foot down and get us there.
I'd forgotten that, I remember now he got us lost in Southampton and had to ask locals for directions to the ground. We really thought we'd done the hard bit, drawing at their place ......

I was there as well. I think Saints equalised in the last minute as well. It was their year.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 29, 2024, 01:08:00 AM
Please please please can we start playing well again and beat Chelsea then Leeds or Plymouth.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: spartacuss on January 29, 2024, 05:50:30 PM
Anybody know what the ticket details are for the replay yet? Cutting it fine for Wednesday week (7th Feb.)!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: luke95 on January 29, 2024, 06:52:15 PM
Has it been confirmed for Weds 7th yet ?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Richard on January 29, 2024, 06:55:11 PM
Chelsea playing on Sun 4th which rules out the Tuesday.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: atomicjam on January 29, 2024, 06:56:52 PM
Has it been confirmed for Weds 7th yet ?

Its listed for then on the BBC website  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scores-fixtures/2024-02-07
and on the official website  https://www.avfc.co.uk/matches/
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: john2710 on January 29, 2024, 09:36:30 PM
It needs to be reasonably priced, given there's only 8 days until the game & it's likely to be televised. If they price it wrong it'll be half empty.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on January 29, 2024, 10:19:15 PM
It needs to be reasonably priced, given there's only 8 days until the game & it's likely to be televised. If they price it wrong it'll be half empty.
Yep get the pricing wrong and it will be another sub 25k just like that Everton game when they refused to release the official attendance figure for weeks .
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 29, 2024, 10:36:56 PM
I wonder how much they'll rinse charge us for the Chelsea replay. My guess is £38 on the Lower Holte.
Hopefully they’ll learn from the Everton league cup game, i was one of the few mugs that forked out.

Me too. Kids were miserable as sin on the way home. I felt bad about what I’d inflicted on them.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Des Little on January 29, 2024, 10:40:36 PM
Random ask, but is there any jeopardy in not going to this from a booking history point of view? I mean if we win and get a home draw in the quarters then as a ST holder I’ll be offered my seat? I may be forced to miss this because of work…but worried they may base future ticket criterias on home cup tickets…wishful thinking I know…
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on January 29, 2024, 10:59:58 PM
Random ask, but is there any jeopardy in not going to this from a booking history point of view? I mean if we win and get a home draw in the quarters then as a ST holder I’ll be offered my seat? I may be forced to miss this because of work…but worried they may base future ticket criterias on home cup tickets…wishful thinking I know…
Good question. I assume FA Cup attendees would have priority, then ST holders
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Paul.S on January 29, 2024, 11:05:30 PM
Random ask, but is there any jeopardy in not going to this from a booking history point of view? I mean if we win and get a home draw in the quarters then as a ST holder I’ll be offered my seat? I may be forced to miss this because of work…but worried they may base future ticket criterias on home cup tickets…wishful thinking I know…

You will always be given first refusal on your seat at home cup ties.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: luke95 on January 29, 2024, 11:21:30 PM
Random ask, but is there any jeopardy in not going to this from a booking history point of view? I mean if we win and get a home draw in the quarters then as a ST holder I’ll be offered my seat? I may be forced to miss this because of work…but worried they may base future ticket criterias on home cup tickets…wishful thinking I know…

You will always be given first refusal on your seat at home cup ties.
Unless your seat is allocated to away fans.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Paul.S on January 30, 2024, 05:47:17 AM
Random ask, but is there any jeopardy in not going to this from a booking history point of view? I mean if we win and get a home draw in the quarters then as a ST holder I’ll be offered my seat? I may be forced to miss this because of work…but worried they may base future ticket criterias on home cup tickets…wishful thinking I know…

You will always be given first refusal on your seat at home cup ties.
Unless your seat is allocated to away fans.

Overlooked that one. Being in the Holte that doesn’t affect me but for those that it does, when re-allocated do you have to pay the price of a North Stand ticket or the price of wherever you end up? Seems a bit unfair if it’s more.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Gareth on January 30, 2024, 10:56:37 AM
I wonder how much they'll rinse charge us for the Chelsea replay. My guess is £38 on the Lower Holte.
Hopefully they’ll learn from the Everton league cup game, i was one of the few mugs that forked out.

I’d bet they won’t….my guess will be they’ll price it high, if it’s 2/3rds full it’ll support a narrative on why the North was cancelled.

Hope to be pleasantly surprised :-)
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Paul.S on January 30, 2024, 03:12:04 PM
Not too sure if the away club have to agree to any ticket pricing cut but we have to price this one sensibly. £20 for adults and a tenner for kids would be my choice.
Having a season ticket I’ve only recently looked at the match day pricing and it was a shock. We aren’t a London club or a club that attracts too many day trippers and I feel we are at the limit of what some will pay. A nice gesture for the Chelsea game would be good.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Lsvilla on January 30, 2024, 03:14:02 PM
Pretty sure Chelsea have to agree so very little likelihood of it being cheap. They don't do cheap tickets.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: chrisw1 on January 30, 2024, 03:14:14 PM
Not too sure if the away club have to agree to any ticket pricing cut but we have to price this one sensibly. £20 for adults and a tenner for kids would be my choice.
Having a season ticket I’ve only recently looked at the match day pricing and it was a shock. We aren’t a London club or a club that attracts too many day trippers and I feel we are at the limit of what some will pay. A nice gesture for the Chelsea game would be good.
I'd be amazed if it's anything less than £35.00
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Paul.S on January 30, 2024, 03:27:29 PM
Not too sure if the away club have to agree to any ticket pricing cut but we have to price this one sensibly. £20 for adults and a tenner for kids would be my choice.
Having a season ticket I’ve only recently looked at the match day pricing and it was a shock. We aren’t a London club or a club that attracts too many day trippers and I feel we are at the limit of what some will pay. A nice gesture for the Chelsea game would be good.
I'd be amazed if it's anything less than £35.00

Nothing surprises me with football today but that would be a huge mistake. It’ll be another Everton will a full away end and sparse everywhere else.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 30, 2024, 03:32:25 PM
I imagine they'll release ticket info and put them straight on sale tomorrow morning. I doubt they'll do it today with there being a game.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Scratchins on January 31, 2024, 10:11:34 AM
Ticket details now on the OS.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: DB on January 31, 2024, 10:17:11 AM
Pretty sure Chelsea have to agree so very little likelihood of it being cheap. They don't do cheap tickets.

Take a look at the prices….
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: The Man With A Stick on January 31, 2024, 10:18:50 AM
Priced reasonably by the looks of it, they've read the room after the Everton fiasco.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 31, 2024, 10:24:13 AM
Got it spot on this time, think mine will be £27 all in for me and my 13 year old
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: chrisw1 on January 31, 2024, 10:35:01 AM
That's fantastic pricing.  Fair play to the club for listening. 


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Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: langleylions on January 31, 2024, 10:37:12 AM
Where can you see these , they only got forest tickets on the site
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: john2710 on January 31, 2024, 10:40:51 AM
Tickets are available on the website from 11am today.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 31, 2024, 10:51:12 AM
Didn't expect those prices
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: chrisw1 on January 31, 2024, 10:53:20 AM
Where can you see these , they only got forest tickets on the site
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/31/Chelsea-FACup-ticket-details/

I'll definitely go now.  I would have been less sure if it had been £40+ for another late midweek game.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Gareth on January 31, 2024, 10:55:33 AM
They read the room and speculated to accumulate that winning this game would mean another full house against Plymouth or that other rabble…if TV channels choose next round games before replays they are sure to pick it in the hopes they can jizz themselves stupid about it being Leeds v Chelsea and remember that thuggish cup final early 70’s
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Axl Rose on January 31, 2024, 11:05:19 AM
That's fantastic pricing.  Fair play to the club for listening. 


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Seconded.

Credit where it's due.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Holte L2 on January 31, 2024, 11:11:36 AM
I'm trying to buy tickets for me, my dad and son Using my online account but it's only allowing me to buy my seat.  Bloody website!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: chrisw1 on January 31, 2024, 11:16:10 AM
I'm trying to buy tickets for me, my dad and son Using my online account but it's only allowing me to buy my seat.  Bloody website!
There's a lot of traffic on it at the moment, may sort itself out in a bit.

There's an option to upload ticket to your card too.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: PGW on January 31, 2024, 12:16:10 PM
I'm trying to buy tickets for me, my dad and son Using my online account but it's only allowing me to buy my seat.  Bloody website!
There's a lot of traffic on it at the moment, may sort itself out in a bit.

There's an option to upload ticket to your card too.
Yes that is great...happy with that...hopefully do that in the future.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV82EC on January 31, 2024, 12:18:51 PM
Yeah just spotted the upload to card option before I pressed proceed, good stuff.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Paul.S on January 31, 2024, 12:22:35 PM
Fair play to the club. They’ve listened and have acted. I did somehow miss the upload to your card part though but never mind.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV82EC on January 31, 2024, 12:23:13 PM
Fair play to the club. They’ve listened and have acted. I did somehow miss the upload to your card part though but never mind.

You can still do the NFC thing when you get your ticket though.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Paul.S on January 31, 2024, 12:34:54 PM
Fair play to the club. They’ve listened and have acted. I did somehow miss the upload to your card part though but never mind.

You can still do the NFC thing when you get your ticket though.

That’s done now thanks.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Holte L2 on January 31, 2024, 12:41:06 PM
I'm trying to buy tickets for me, my dad and son Using my online account but it's only allowing me to buy my seat.  Bloody website!
There's a lot of traffic on it at the moment, may sort itself out in a bit.

There's an option to upload ticket to your card too.

I had to DM avfcsupport on twitter an explain that my son is a minor and I buy tickets for him.  They had to add him as a strong relationship on my account (he was previously until they messed with it) So I could go online and buy his ticket.

A morning wasted.  Sometimes they make it hard for themselves.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Holte L2 on January 31, 2024, 12:42:36 PM
Yeah just spotted the upload to card option before I pressed proceed, good stuff.

I opted for the print at home ticket.  You can almost bet your last pound that there will be issues with loading the match to your card.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Skerra on January 31, 2024, 09:34:05 PM
Match is live on ITV.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: levico on February 01, 2024, 10:46:33 AM
I can’t go and therefore have not applied for a ticket. Still got an email today thanking me for my order. Now I’ll spend most of the day trying to talk to someone to cancel.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: tomd2103 on February 01, 2024, 02:50:34 PM
That's fantastic pricing.  Fair play to the club for listening. 


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Seconded.

Credit where it's due.

Yep.  Obviously accepted they got the pricing wrong for the League Cup game against Everton and fixed it.  Probably have seen the big crowds for the Conference League games with that type of pricing as well.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Bobby Boy on February 01, 2024, 03:25:24 PM
I can’t go and therefore have not applied for a ticket. Still got an email today thanking me for my order. Now I’ll spend most of the day trying to talk to someone to cancel.

Yes, same for me. Is this the 'cup scheme' rearing it's ugly head again?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on February 01, 2024, 03:29:42 PM
Match is live on ITV.
that will shave a good few '000's off the gate
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: eamonn on February 01, 2024, 03:32:04 PM
Nah, we've priced it accordingly.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on February 01, 2024, 03:37:13 PM
Nah, we've priced it accordingly.
what gate you reckon ?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 01, 2024, 03:39:59 PM
I missed out on getting my normal seat in the lower Holte. I'm now in L5 Row JJ. One game won't matter.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Kevin Dawson on February 01, 2024, 03:51:21 PM
I'm HH seat 111, so say hi if you're near me!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: eamonn on February 01, 2024, 03:57:55 PM
Nah, we've priced it accordingly.
what gate you reckon ?

I need to give my "Guess The Crowd" guess due consideration, but I reckon high-30s.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on February 01, 2024, 04:02:20 PM
Nah, we've priced it accordingly.
what gate you reckon ?

I need to give my "Guess The Crowd" guess due consideration, but I reckon high-30s.
i ahd 30-35 in mind
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 01, 2024, 04:03:27 PM
I can’t go and therefore have not applied for a ticket. Still got an email today thanking me for my order. Now I’ll spend most of the day trying to talk to someone to cancel.

Yes, same for me. Is this the 'cup scheme' rearing it's ugly head again?

I can't find any mention of the Cup Scheme on my online account, but the TO says I'm in it
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 01, 2024, 04:04:46 PM
I can’t go and therefore have not applied for a ticket. Still got an email today thanking me for my order. Now I’ll spend most of the day trying to talk to someone to cancel.

Yes, same for me. Is this the 'cup scheme' rearing it's ugly head again?

I can't find any mention of the Cup Scheme on my online account, but the TO says I'm in it

There was an option when I renewed my ST to go in it. But not thought of it again after that and just bought mine and my mate's tickets as soon as they came up. So maybe we will get two each and both turn up to find ourselves sitting in our seats already!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 01, 2024, 04:09:52 PM
I'm HH seat 111, so say hi if you're near me!

I'm 16 seats away a few rows up then.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dave P on February 01, 2024, 07:25:28 PM
I make it about 1500-2000 left. This will sell out I reckon
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV82EC on February 02, 2024, 11:23:09 AM
Not sure that’s right, I’ve just checked and there’s about 12,000 left.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: VillaTim on February 02, 2024, 11:25:46 AM
Not sure that’s right, I’ve just checked and there’s about 12,000 left.
wonder if Chelsea have sold all 6000
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dave P on February 02, 2024, 12:44:26 PM
My mistake. They must have released all the season ticket seats not taken up. There are loads left.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Gareth on February 02, 2024, 12:49:27 PM
I’m sure tomorrow nights game if it’s a win will generate a few ticket sales…likewise a defeat will put some off.

Sure Chelsea will sell out most of their allocation at £20 a ticket

That from a season ticket holder who isn’t going…did Tuesday night on crutches and was knackered so will watch this one on the tv
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 02, 2024, 12:50:41 PM
Chelsea allocation is 6,298.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 02, 2024, 12:51:34 PM
I missed out on getting my normal seat in the lower Holte. I'm now in L5 Row JJ. One game won't matter.

I expect Ramsey to score now. 8)
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 02, 2024, 12:51:55 PM
Chelsea allocation is 6,298.
I'll be staggered if they sell out
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: achilles on February 02, 2024, 01:00:12 PM
I can’t go and therefore have not applied for a ticket. Still got an email today thanking me for my order. Now I’ll spend most of the day trying to talk to someone to cancel.

Yes, same for me. Is this the 'cup scheme' rearing it's ugly head again?

Yes, I got an email as well, is it automatically added to your season card for entry?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: olaftab on February 02, 2024, 01:15:50 PM
I missed out on getting my normal seat in the lower Holte. I'm now in L5 Row JJ. One game won't matter.
Changed my seat for this and now in front row just by the side of Away dugout. Lino and Poch will be getting some targeted coaching😃
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 02, 2024, 06:25:45 PM
If we beat Chelsea, we play Leeds or Plymouth on Feb. 28 (on ITV). https://twitter.com/henrywinter/status/1753475650919317767
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: WassallVillain on February 02, 2024, 09:17:07 PM
Match is live on ITV.
that will shave a good few '000's off the gate
Somehow I knew who was posting without even seeing the poster name.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 03, 2024, 12:47:31 AM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 03, 2024, 09:33:31 AM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.

I’d agree, hoping you get caught up in the drama and stay ti the end anyway!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: luke95 on February 03, 2024, 09:51:15 AM
If we beat Chelsea, we play Leeds or Plymouth on Feb. 28 (on ITV). https://twitter.com/henrywinter/status/1753475650919317767
Possibility of aother Wednesday night game then.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 03, 2024, 11:17:46 AM
Match is live on ITV.
that will shave a good few '000's off the gate
Somehow I knew who was posting without even seeing the poster name.
Aston Villa Plymouth Leeds is  on ITV 4 or ITV X player
Aston Villa Chelsea is on ITV or ITV X player.

Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Bad English on February 04, 2024, 01:30:51 PM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.
They need to see us dick Chelsea. Your babbies will just be tired the next day. It won't ruin their future lives. FTF!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: TonyD on February 04, 2024, 04:06:53 PM
Loads of tickets left if anyone fancies it. 
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Ads on February 04, 2024, 04:43:41 PM
3462 left.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: London Villan on February 04, 2024, 04:53:38 PM
Be surprised if chelsea sell out.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 04, 2024, 05:02:28 PM
I really hope we sell out, need the Holte bouncing.
Without wanting to sound all Fred, its time for the waiting list to step up
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: TonyD on February 04, 2024, 05:04:09 PM
The club should give them away to local schools and colleges if it ain’t going to sell out.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Clampy on February 04, 2024, 05:08:51 PM
Not sure why it needs to sell out.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 04, 2024, 05:35:49 PM
Was trying to think of last time I paid under 20 quid to watch a top quality game at VP, probably around 2005 or 06 when Villa value games in the North stand upper were priced at 15 quid for 3-4 prem matches a season.

Need to go to a networking event in Brum on Wednesday so was going to give this a miss and watch on TV but after seeing Chelsea crumble against Wolves this is too good to miss.

A great night under the lights if we start with the tempo we've managed for majority of home games under Unai I think and the pricing should make it a terrific atmosphere.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 04, 2024, 05:38:37 PM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.

Kids nowadays. Don't think I went to bed until 1am for that infamous Liverpool game in 2002 that didn't kick off until well after 9pm because they messed up the ticket collections.

Do a snow dance on the walk back to the car and perhaps half time comes a few days early for them!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Arsey on February 05, 2024, 06:33:50 PM
I am in the cup scheme for ST holders.

I have received a ticket confirmation but no e-tickets. I emailed the ticket office who said the match would be automatically uploaded to my ST cards. I am just a bit dubious as they have never done this before.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: olaftab on February 05, 2024, 06:37:58 PM
Yes it should work but before you join the queue locate where the supervisor steward is as you may need him.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Kevin Dawson on February 05, 2024, 07:06:35 PM
I am in the cup scheme for ST holders.

I have received a ticket confirmation but no e-tickets. I emailed the ticket office who said the match would be automatically uploaded to my ST cards. I am just a bit dubious as they have never done this before.

Any ideas?

It's something that always used to happen. It's in the small print of the ticket prices.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Des Little on February 05, 2024, 08:29:19 PM
When I bought my ticket, I added it to my ST card but cannot find anything anywhere on the email confirmation that it has been added. Is this usual, or am I in line for a trudge to the ever-helpful ticket office?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 05, 2024, 08:41:41 PM
I got e-tickets. I had no idea they're uploadable. That's never appeared as an option for me.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Gareth on February 05, 2024, 08:58:13 PM
Not sure why it needs to sell out.

Well if it doesn’t you know what will be used as one of the reasons why the North Stand was cancelled-if the waiting list is to be believed and the consensus is the pricing is fair then there should be a stampede once on general sale :-)
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 05, 2024, 09:03:29 PM
901 available now.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 05, 2024, 09:09:20 PM
901 available now.

It's a DISGRACE!!!!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 06, 2024, 01:53:36 AM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.

I’d agree, hoping you get caught up in the drama and stay ti the end anyway!

My proposal to leave before the end was met with a steadfast refusal by my daughter (my son just goes along with whatever I say, bless him), so we’ll be watching on the telly. Looks like a sell-out anyway, so I don’t feel bad.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 06, 2024, 01:55:51 AM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.

Kids nowadays. Don't think I went to bed until 1am for that infamous Liverpool game in 2002 that didn't kick off until well after 9pm because they messed up the ticket collections.

Do a snow dance on the walk back to the car and perhaps half time comes a few days early for them!

Bus stop or railway station I’m afraid, hence my dilemma.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 06, 2024, 02:01:00 AM
Really want to go encourage the pricing policy, but put off by the prospect of extra time and penalties, which would mean the kids going to bed after midnight on a school night.

Might propose to them that we leave at ten no matter what and see what they say.
They need to see us dick Chelsea. Your babbies will just be tired the next day. It won't ruin their future lives. FTF!

Chelsea have lost some of their gravitas in the eyes of young fans now. I think they were more impressed by us dicking Brighton.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Holte L2 on February 06, 2024, 07:51:58 AM
I've just realised that should we make the Quarter Finals, my 5 year old daughter has a ballet competition on Sunday 17th March! Fuck!!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 08:06:05 AM
I've just realised that should we make the Quarter Finals, my 5 year old daughter has a ballet competition on Sunday 17th March! Fuck!!

She'll understand!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: chrisw1 on February 06, 2024, 09:01:02 AM
Not sure why it needs to sell out.

Well if it doesn’t you know what will be used as one of the reasons why the North Stand was cancelled-if the waiting list is to be believed and the consensus is the pricing is fair then there should be a stampede once on general sale :-)
Yes it would be helpful given the pricing.  Fans rightly pointed out the Everton debacle was down to pricing.  It would send a better message to the Board if this sold out.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Gareth on February 06, 2024, 09:03:46 AM
Not sure why it needs to sell out.

Well if it doesn’t you know what will be used as one of the reasons why the North Stand was cancelled-if the waiting list is to be believed and the consensus is the pricing is fair then there should be a stampede once on general sale :-)
Yes it would be helpful given the pricing.  Fans rightly pointed out the Everton debacle was down to pricing.  It would send a better message to the Board if this sold out.

Absolutely, that Everton pricing was mad & greedy
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Holte L2 on February 06, 2024, 09:07:46 AM
I've just realised that should we make the Quarter Finals, my 5 year old daughter has a ballet competition on Sunday 17th March! Fuck!!

She'll understand!

I'm hopeful the kick off times work in my favour.  4.30PM on the Sunday would be the one.  if we are away it's a no chance that I'd be able to do both. 
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 09:09:23 AM
Not sure why it needs to sell out.

Well if it doesn’t you know what will be used as one of the reasons why the North Stand was cancelled-if the waiting list is to be believed and the consensus is the pricing is fair then there should be a stampede once on general sale :-)
Yes it would be helpful given the pricing.  Fans rightly pointed out the Everton debacle was down to pricing.  It would send a better message to the Board if this sold out.

Down to 739 available now.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV84 on February 06, 2024, 02:09:07 PM
Would like to get through this replay and play Leeds. Our games against them always seem to be a bit heated. Proper FA Cup tie atmosphere.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: chrisw1 on February 06, 2024, 02:19:09 PM

Down to 739 available now.
Nah, it's more than that.  They must have released loads of Terrace View seats (although they're still trying to sell TV).  Looks like 1,200 or more left.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 02:23:35 PM

Down to 739 available now.
Nah, it's more than that.  They must have released loads of Terrace View seats (although they're still trying to sell TV).  Looks like 1,200 or more left.

Yeah, when I checked about 11 it was up above 900, so guess they've dumped a load more in.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Ads on February 06, 2024, 02:23:51 PM
1132 left. With 1000 extra segregation, you're looking at 40,000 still.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 02:25:47 PM
I also wonder how many people seem to have gotten a ticket automatically on the cup scheme they didn't want and returned it?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: darren woolley on February 06, 2024, 02:54:17 PM
The Plymouth v Leeds replay is live on the BBC tonight I hope Plymouth get through.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 02:55:23 PM
The Plymouth v Leeds replay is live on the BBC tonight I hope Plymouth get through.

I'd like to see us play Plymouth.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV82EC on February 06, 2024, 02:56:16 PM
When did we last play them?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 06, 2024, 02:57:15 PM
The Plymouth v Leeds replay is live on the BBC tonight I hope Plymouth get through.

Same here, we might get a look at Sousa if he's able to play.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 06, 2024, 02:57:52 PM
When did we last play them?

1987/88?  Can't think of any cup ties since then.

edit - yep, just checked, Feb '88 beat them 5-2
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV82EC on February 06, 2024, 02:58:07 PM
The Plymouth v Leeds replay is live on the BBC tonight I hope Plymouth get through.

Same here, we might get a look at Sousa if he's able to play.

He’d be ineligible surely?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 06, 2024, 03:00:50 PM
The Plymouth v Leeds replay is live on the BBC tonight I hope Plymouth get through.

Same here, we might get a look at Sousa if he's able to play.

He’d be ineligible surely?

Unless he's cup tied, I'm not sure what the rules are now for loan players against their parent clubs.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 03:01:06 PM
When did we last play them?

27.02.1988 Villa 5 Plymouth 2
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: AV82EC on February 06, 2024, 03:01:40 PM
When did we last play them?

27.02.1988 Villa 5 Plymouth 2

Thank you.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 06, 2024, 03:05:16 PM
When did we last play them?

27.02.1988 Villa 5 Plymouth 2

Thank you.

Tbf The Man With A Stick beat me to it!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 06, 2024, 03:17:26 PM
When did we last play them?

27.02.1988 Villa 5 Plymouth 2

Thank you.

Tbf The Man With A Stick beat me to it!

I'm sad enough to remember it as it was only my 2nd game, but it's quite surprising we haven't played them in a cup game since then.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Drummond on February 06, 2024, 05:28:11 PM
Last time I saw them was at Villa Park in 1984.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 06, 2024, 05:33:12 PM
Is Tommy Tynan still banging them in for them?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Clampy on February 06, 2024, 05:37:36 PM
When did we last play them?

27.02.1988 Villa 5 Plymouth 2

I think I was at that one.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 06, 2024, 06:13:24 PM
Its interesting the top prediction for how far Villa will progress in FA Cup comes out as  35% of forecasting posters say we will lose to Chelsea
32% say Villa will get to Quarters
14% say Semis
14% say Winners
5% beaten finalists.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 06, 2024, 07:04:10 PM
When did we last play them?
To guess I’d say late winter/early spring of 88 in the old division one. I remember we beat them 5-2 that day, and Platt got a couple, maybe Birchie got one? The promotion charge was on.

Maybe played them in a cup since but i dont recall any?
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds/Plymouth (h)
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 06, 2024, 07:35:01 PM
When did we last play them?
To guess I’d say late winter/early spring of 88 in the old division one. I remember we beat them 5-2 that day, and Platt got a couple, maybe Birchie got one? The promotion charge was on.

Maybe played them in a cup since but i dont recall any?
I remember Tony Daley playing a horrendous back pass early on which put their striker clean through to put them 1 up.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 07, 2024, 07:28:40 AM
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I'm really looking forward to it. I'm going home for a couple of hours of napping before dinner and heading to the ground, so I should be in tip-top, peak condition to focus and demand more of myself, and to be better today than I have been before.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 07, 2024, 07:33:33 AM
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I'm really looking forward to it. I'm going home for a couple of hours of napping before dinner and heading to the ground, so I should be in tip-top, peak condition to focus and demand more of myself, and to be better today than I have been before.

Make sure you are always in your way, and respect your opponent always.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Ads on February 07, 2024, 08:17:59 AM
Admire your efforts to improve Dogtanian, but there is still 7 fans better than you.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 07, 2024, 08:20:59 AM
Admire your efforts to improve Dogtanian, but there is still 7 fans better than you.

Ask me again at game thirty, thirty-two.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Risso on February 07, 2024, 09:05:43 AM
Admire your efforts to improve Dogtanian, but there is still 7 fans better than you.

Ask me again at game thirty, thirty-two.

I hope you'll always be respectful, and connecting with your fans.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: darren woolley on February 07, 2024, 09:50:50 AM
I'm looking forward to tonight's game.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Monty on February 07, 2024, 10:01:58 AM
I'm looking forward to tonight's game.

I'm nervous as hell!
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Dogtanian on February 07, 2024, 10:06:13 AM
I'm looking forward to tonight's game.

I'm nervous as hell!

We have to enjoy the pressure.
Title: Re: FA Cup 4th Round - Chelsea with added potential 5th round Leeds (h)
Post by: Monty on February 07, 2024, 10:09:31 AM
I'm looking forward to tonight's game.

I'm nervous as hell!

We have to enjoy the pressure.

Leave that to the players, I've got deadlines, a pollution-induced cold and a house to clean, and the prospect of all that while stewing over a Villa loss in the Cup to this lot with Man Utd looming is too much to bear.
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