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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Dave P on February 05, 2024, 08:47:58 AM
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Start of a massive week. I hope we are up for this.
2-0 professional performance. Watkins and Bailey.
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Agreed Dave, without being too presumptuous, a home tie against Leeds or Plymouth is nothing to be feared if we can get past Chelsea, and win that and we're in the quarter finals. I think that's what one of the later stages of the competition is called anyway, if I remember rightly.
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I think that's what one of the later stages of the competition is called anyway, if I remember rightly.
Yeah I'm not sure either. Just hope we avoid Old Etonians or Wanderers in the quarter final!
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Emi
Cash Konsa Longlet Moreno
Kamara Luiz
Bailey Tielemans McGinn
Watkins
Gerrintoem!
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Chelsea are mostly shit. Let's do 'em.
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Got to build on the momentum from Saturday, big week.
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I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win.
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I really worry about progressing in the FA Cup, combined with progress in europe, biting us in the arse via fixture congestion at the end of the season.
But, yes, let's smash these gits.
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2531 left.
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Martinez
Cash Carlos Lenglet Moreno
Luiz Kamara
Bailey McGinn Ramsey
Watkins
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They are in a bit of a mess but will probably enjoy not playing at home.
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2531 left.
Got one half an hour ago.
25 quid for very good Trinity view. Fair play pricing as it should be
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Without sounding like some bone headed presenter on Talksport or Sky, the next two games are indeed, massive.
I will be very disappointed if we don't overcome Chelsea. They have some decent individuals but looked really poor yesterday. It's Cup of course, where the unexpected can happen but unless there is a bizarre line up picked by the Manager or a VAR bag of bollocks we should make it through to the next 'round.
2-0
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Should be plenty of goals but we will win - 3 1
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8-0
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Emi
Cash Konsa Longlet Moreno
Kamara Luiz
Bailey Tielemans McGinn
Watkins
Gerrintoem!
It's going to be a difficult team selection for Emery. Chelsea caused us a lot of problems in the first 45 mins last week but have fallen apart since in the league. Rotation options are limited bar bringing Cash back in. He might be tempted to try Ramsey but he's still not at it really.
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2531 left.
Got one half an hour ago.
25 quid for very good Trinity view. Fair play pricing as it should be
I've claimed my own seat but if we get through and the prices are the same for the next round, I might sit there. Not sat in the Trinity for years.
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2531 left.
Got one half an hour ago.
25 quid for very good Trinity view. Fair play pricing as it should be
I've claimed my own seat but if we get through and the prices are the same for the next round, I might sit there. Not sat in the Trinity for years.
Really good view and being totally honest more space on the concourses than elsewhere
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Logic dictates we should win, but it's us in the FA Cup. Cue another Everton type display.
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Really hard to predict isn't it? Wank against Newcastle, great Saturday, Chelsea up and down but still have decent players and it's the FA Cup which is hard to predict at the best of times.
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I would take winning the FA Cup over ANYTHING this season.
I know the counter-argument is that Champions League football would add money to the club coffers for FFP, but a bank account doesn't put trophies in the cabinet. Ideally, I'd want both - But cup success will always come before league position for me (unless we're in with a chance of winning a title!).
...and this particular trophy - SIXTY SEVEN YEARS and counting!
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I think riding on the crest of Saturday's performance we'll win this one. Ollie looks unstoppable again.
Bit concerned about our defensive depth. Konsa looked like he was really struggling, but hopefully only a knock. Every time Moreno goes down it's heart-in-the-mouth time.
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We can never do right in your eyes :(
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Any news on Konsa, Pau or Digne?
Hope all are available for the red filth
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We can never do right in your eyes :(
I always though he predicted this so we do win ??
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We can never do right in your eyes :(
I always though he predicted this so we do win ??
Yes. Habit/tradition/superstition. Working quite well this season so far.
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few rotations required as Sunday is Priority
Martinez
Cash Carlos Langlet Moreno
Tim i Luiz
McGinn Ramsey
Rogers Watkins
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Rogers is cup tied.
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Rogers is cup tied.
When did that stop a Villa team playing someone?
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Rogers is cup tied.
When did that stop a Villa team playing someone?
I'm pleased to be able to take our eldest. Only £9 for under 14.
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Rogers is cup tied.
When did that stop a Villa team playing someone?
Good, let them punish us by booting Man Ure out of the competition.
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
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I quite like Pochettino by I'm not averse to getting him sacked by handing out a whooping. 4-1.
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They are talking about sacking Poch, but he has inherited a basket case of a squad.
Thiagos wife coming out and saying he should be sacked is not a great look.
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
It's on ITV so everywhere will have it (including your hotel room). I can't say I've ver had a desire to go to a pub in Tallaght, so maybe get a Luas into town if you fancy a pint. The Leinster Lions watch games at the Wool Shed but don't know if any will bother for a midweek game that's on terrestrial TV.
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
It's on ITV so everywhere will have it (including your hotel room). I can't say I've ver had a desire to go to a pub in Tallaght, so maybe get a Luas into town if you fancy a pint. The Leinster Lions watch games at the Wool Shed but don't know if any will bother for a midweek game that's on terrestrial TV.
That's the third time the Leinster Lions have moved now. It'll mean another trip over there to check out their new gaff.
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
It's on ITV so everywhere will have it (including your hotel room). I can't say I've ver had a desire to go to a pub in Tallaght, so maybe get a Luas into town if you fancy a pint. The Leinster Lions watch games at the Wool Shed but don't know if any will bother for a midweek game that's on terrestrial TV.
That's the third time the Leinster Lions have moved now. It'll mean another trip over there to check out their new gaff.
At least there won't be any Scousers there.
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few rotations required as Sunday is Priority
Really?! You'd deprioritise the Chelsea game, when we have a fairly plum draw against either Leeds or Plymouth waiting for us and the chance to sail into the quarter finals??
You'd take winning Tottingham's '4th place trophy™' over a trip to Wembley and the chance to win arguably the most coveted domestic cup in world football that the large majority of our fan base have NEVER seen us lift in our lifetimes?
We shouldn't be deprioritising anything - We're getting into the business end of the season now. Play to win every game, and hopefully we come away with at least one bit of silverware at the end of it.
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I'd prioritise winning the FA Cup, the Conference Legaue and finishing top 4 personally.
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Surely the priority has to be the untold riches of the champions pig trough. The only way to guarantee we keep all our best players. We can pick up the trophy trinkets next season
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I'd prioritise winning the FA Cup, the Conference Legaue and finishing top 4 personally.
Definitely
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If on Wednesday Chelsea players play to get Pochettino sacked I will have total respect for them.
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Surely the priority has to be the untold riches of the champions pig trough. The only way to guarantee we keep all our best players. We can pick up the trophy trinkets next season
Teams with winning mentality win games. It's the way to succeed, fuck pick and choose. No club is successful if their players are given an indication that one competition is more important than another. Go for broke on Wednesday night and then we go again on Sunday.
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Surely the priority has to be the untold riches of the champions pig trough. The only way to guarantee we keep all our best players. We can pick up the trophy trinkets next season
Teams with winning mentality win games. It's the way to succeed, fuck pick and choose. No club is successful if their players are given an indication that one competition is more important than another. Go for broke on Wednesday night and then we go again on Sunday.
*applause*
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few rotations required as Sunday is Priority
Really?! You'd deprioritise the Chelsea game, when we have a fairly plum draw against either Leeds or Plymouth waiting for us and the chance to sail into the quarter finals??
You'd take winning Tottingham's '4th place trophy™' over a trip to Wembley and the chance to win arguably the most coveted domestic cup in world football that the large majority of our fan base have NEVER seen us lift in our lifetimes?
We shouldn't be deprioritising anything - We're getting into the business end of the season now. Play to win every game, and hopefully we come away with at least one bit of silverware at the end of it.
Yes 100%. Champions League is top priority. A trip to Wembley isn't that special anymore.
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I knew you weren't a Villa fan.
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About 1500 left so another 1000 gone today. If Chelsea have sold out should be a good night with a decent 40k plus crowd. Can’t wait….
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Champions League is far more important to the club.
We are likely to draw Liverpool or Ci$y in the QF or SF so need to be realistic .
Probably still not over the 2015 wembley debacle
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Is troll a noun or a verb?
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Honest question - If a trip to Wembley to watch your team's captain climb those steps and lift a domestic trophy competed for by 729 other British clubs doesn't float your boat, what's the point?
We get 3 opportunities (*maybe 4 with Europe) to lift a trophy each season. If you don't savour and long for those moments, why bother?
The last 20/25 odd years have breezed by, and being honest, I couldn't tell you what happened in any of those seasons... but what we CAN all remember are the '94 and '96 league cup wins like they were yesterday.
We all obviously want Champions League football, but a winning mentality to compete in EVERY competition breeds success. Start winning consistently and success will follow surely. For a club like Villa to have not won that cup in 67 years is an absolute travesty.
Personally, I think we've had our seasonal blip - Newcastle have rebooted us again, as they did first game of the season. I'm pinning my hopes on FA Cup winners, Euro Conference champions AND 4th in Prem this season. What's the point in playing competitive sport if you don't go into every match to win? 🤷🏼♂️
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Honest question - If a trip to Wembley to watch your team's captain climb those steps and lift a domestic trophy competed for by 729 other British clubs doesn't float your boat, what's the point?
We get 3 opportunities (*maybe 4 with Europe) to lift a trophy each season. If you don't savour and long for those moments, why bother?
The last 20/25 odd years have breezed by, and being honest, I couldn't tell you what happened in any of those seasons... but what we CAN all remember are the '94 and '96 league cup wins like they were yesterday.
We all obviously want Champions League football, but a winning mentality to compete in EVERY competition breeds success. Start winning consistently and success will follow surely. For a club like Villa to have not won that cup in 67 years is an absolute travesty.
Personally, I think we've had our seasonal blip - Newcastle have rebooted us again, as they did first game of the season. I'm pinning my hopes on FA Cup winners, Euro Conference champions AND 4th in Prem this season. What's the point in playing competitive sport if you don't go into every match to win? 🤷🏼♂️
sounds like you answered your own question so crack on . For me Sunday is by far the bigger game . Beat them and the gap is effectively 12 points
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Champions League is far more important to the club.
We are likely to draw Liverpool or Ci$y in the QF or SF so need to be realistic .
Probably still not over the 2015 wembley debacle
Beat Chelsea and pump anyone else after that
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Had a bet on them to win, so we should get through.
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Honest question - If a trip to Wembley to watch your team's captain climb those steps and lift a domestic trophy competed for by 729 other British clubs doesn't float your boat, what's the point?
We get 3 opportunities (*maybe 4 with Europe) to lift a trophy each season. If you don't savour and long for those moments, why bother?
The last 20/25 odd years have breezed by, and being honest, I couldn't tell you what happened in any of those seasons... but what we CAN all remember are the '94 and '96 league cup wins like they were yesterday.
We all obviously want Champions League football, but a winning mentality to compete in EVERY competition breeds success. Start winning consistently and success will follow surely. For a club like Villa to have not won that cup in 67 years is an absolute travesty.
Personally, I think we've had our seasonal blip - Newcastle have rebooted us again, as they did first game of the season. I'm pinning my hopes on FA Cup winners, Euro Conference champions AND 4th in Prem this season. What's the point in playing competitive sport if you don't go into every match to win? 🤷🏼♂️
sounds like you answered your own question so crack on . For me Sunday is by far the bigger game . Beat them and the gap is effectively 12 points
Erm?!
We should be playing the strongest 11 we can muster in BOTH games, not giving Chelsea a bye into the next round.
Deal with Chelsea first, then send those Manc pricks packing back to Essex on Sunday evening.
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just win. Doesn't matter how. Just win.
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Honest question - If a trip to Wembley to watch your team's captain climb those steps and lift a domestic trophy competed for by 729 other British clubs doesn't float your boat, what's the point?
Aston Villa football club should be making regular trips to Wembley in cup competitions. That's the way to win trophies. I am not ashamed by our thrashing in 2015 final however I am ashamed by the fact that we did not go past the 3rd round for many a season until now.
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Honest question - If a trip to Wembley to watch your team's captain climb those steps and lift a domestic trophy competed for by 729 other British clubs doesn't float your boat, what's the point?
Aston Villa football club should be making regular trips to Wembley in cup competitions. That's the way to win trophies. I am not ashamed by our thrashing in 2015 final however I am ashamed by the fact that we did not go past the 3rd round for many a season until now.
Amen to that!
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As it's only the 4th round I kind of agree with Tim, Sunday is the bigger game.
I'd LOVE an FA cup win, but qualifying for the CL could theoretically be the difference between retaining or losing the likes of Martinez and Luiz. It's also potentially the launch pad for long-term success that we all hope will bring more trophies (and usually does if you ignore the serial bottlers Spurs).
So yeah, if you offered me the actual FA cup then I'd take it. But 4th round against putting another 3 points between us and potentially our biggest rival for 5th - that's a huge game and a harder decision.
Either way, I hope we go strong on Wednesday. We can compete in both.
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We'd not have that many rotation options with Rogers cup tied , Zaniolo injured. If Konsa isn't 100% he should be rested for Sunday, same with Torres .
Diaby can start Wednesday and rest Bailey , perhaps irogbunam can play a part .
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I want us to win the Cup AND qualify for the Champions League.
Rotate as much as we can get away with and still win against Chelsea.
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Aston Villa football club should be making regular trips to Wembley in cup competitions.
It would certainly help us to catch up more often. 8)
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Resting and rotating could backfire by finishing up with a long drawn night of extra time and penalties,
It's THE CUP !....Go all out full strength !
On the hour mark when we are 3 or 4 up and have fucked the Chelsea fuckers, you can make changes with a view to Sunday and fucking the Man U fuckers.
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Looks like Konsa is out anyway now so we're down to bare bones
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We don't have enough players to make a raft of changes so it will be a strong 11.
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We'd not have that many rotation options with Rogers cup tied , Zaniolo injured. If Konsa isn't 100% he should be rested for Sunday, same with Torres .
Diaby can start Wednesday and rest Bailey , perhaps irogbunam can play a part .
Baileys only played around two halves of football in the last 3 games, why does he need a rest?
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
The Old Mill in Old Barn, might have it on. Pretty big pub with a few screens, decent pub for a couple.
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I think there's more to our pedestrian play of late than just a psychological taking the foot off the accelerator. I think it's planned to try to minimise our on-pitch exertions. Nobody needs a rest. Does anybody think any of them actually look tired? I don't. We're approaching the business end of the season, trophies are hoving into view, and we're looking in pretty fine fettle.
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You’re right, it’s not tiredness as they all look full of energy when they’re fit. We’re getting caught out by injuries now and I fear it’s going to cost us. The thought of Carlos and Lengelet playing a high line does not fill me with confidence.
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With the exception of Olsen who won’t start i don’t think we’ve got a weak starting 11 in the same way as the past
Dendonker has gone, Chambers isn’t the level as those around him and does weaken the team but if he plays it will be because of injuries not because Unai is throwing out a below par lineup, there’s nothing he can do about that
He played a strong side at Stamford Bridge and he will defo go as strong as he can with our injuries again tomorrow night
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Got to start a proper 11 here, and if we get the first goal I struggle to see this Chelsea having the fortitude and resilience to come back. Could be wrong of course, but I think a fast start should win us the match, and the best chance for a fast start is with a strong starting lineup.
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I'm sure we didn't go to the lengths of fielding our strongest side at Chelsea and bringing them back to VP for a replay in order for us to then risk losing that replay by fielding something other than our best eleven; even more so, given the draw we've been handed for the next round.
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Could easily say the same about our league position and making sure we are as strong as we can be for Sunday.
Anyway we've already established that due to the lengthy injury list rotations now will be minimal , under normal circumstances we'd have seen 4 or 5 changes.
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I'm sure we didn't go to the lengths of fielding our strongest side at Chelsea and bringing them back to VP for a replay in order for us to then risk losing that replay by fielding something other than our best eleven; even more so, given the draw we've been handed for the next round.
I think the draw will definitely encourage us to go strong.
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The bullying of Tim, regardless of his past user history, is getting a bit tiresome. His views differ to the average at times but he's hardly a Flinstone.
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
It's on ITV so everywhere will have it (including your hotel room). I can't say I've ver had a desire to go to a pub in Tallaght, so maybe get a Luas into town if you fancy a pint. The Leinster Lions watch games at the Wool Shed but don't know if any will bother for a midweek game that's on terrestrial TV.
Nice one, thanks
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Looks like they’ve released all the unsold TV and LG.
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
It's on ITV so everywhere will have it (including your hotel room). I can't say I've ver had a desire to go to a pub in Tallaght, so maybe get a Luas into town if you fancy a pint. The Leinster Lions watch games at the Wool Shed but don't know if any will bother for a midweek game that's on terrestrial TV.
Nice one, thanks
Not everyone in Ireland gets ITV anymore. There's some retuning of boxes required depending on who your provider is.
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So sounds like Ezri out 3-4 weeks with a knee strain, but Pau on the bench and Digne getting closer - so all in all not as bad as feared
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Looks like they’ve released all the unsold TV and LG.
same happened shortly before the NUFC game, once they give up on people buying the expensive food/lounge/buffet package they reluctantly sell them as normal seats
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So sounds like Ezri out 3-4 weeks with a knee strain, but Pau on the bench and Digne getting closer - so all in all not as bad as feared
Is that from the press conference?
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So, with Konsa, we’ve already gone from being out for 1 or 2 matches to 3 to 4 weeks. We all know what happens next… see you next season hopefully Ezri.
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Looks like they’ve released all the unsold TV and LG.
This is becoming a bit of a theme.
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If it was a league game I'd expect Torres to start - probably too much of a risk for 90mins fo cup football.
Is Hause still around?
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After our respective results at the weekend I'm feeling confident. Which makes me nervous.
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Looks like they’ve released all the unsold TV and LG.
This is becoming a bit of a theme.
Down to just over 800 left so words getting around re: Holte Upper tickets being available.
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The following injury update has been provided ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Aston Villa.
Trevoh Chalobah – in team training for reconditioning phase.
Robert Sanchez – joined partial team training for reconditioning phase.
Levi Colwill – beginning reconditioning phase.
Marc Cucurella – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Reece James – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Romeo Lavia – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Lesley Ugochukwu – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme
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The following injury update has been provided ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Aston Villa.
Trevoh Chalobah – in team training for reconditioning phase.
Robert Sanchez – joined partial team training for reconditioning phase.
Levi Colwill – beginning reconditioning phase.
Marc Cucurella – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Reece James – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Romeo Lavia – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Lesley Ugochukwu – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme
some of those wouldn't even make our bench :)
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Anyone know the Tallaght area of Dublin and where the game might be on?
It's on ITV so everywhere will have it (including your hotel room). I can't say I've ver had a desire to go to a pub in Tallaght, so maybe get a Luas into town if you fancy a pint. The Leinster Lions watch games at the Wool Shed but don't know if any will bother for a midweek game that's on terrestrial TV.
Nice one, thanks
If you're looking for post / pre-game food, i hear Baxto's kebabs are the best in the city.
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
For me it felt like we were a bit in the doldrums and were in a pretty poor run of form. Chelsea had seemed to pick up their form, but have since lost to Liverpool and Wolves. A week is a long time in football.
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
Don’t try and humanise me! ;)
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
After the Newcastle result I was worried the clouds were gathering, then we beat the blades and the sun came out only for it to have pissed down with rain of the Konsa injury.
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I see ... have all forecasted
AI has a long way to go but it's getting there.
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
I change my mind!
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This is all fair enough on forecasting.
I think this also reminds us plenty of twists and turns for the top placings in the league.
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Footy has instigated a counselling session, brilliant really!!
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
think i voted straight after the NUFC game . I think we will win Weds as Chelsea are dire but not sure about Sunday without Konsa/Torres that ManUre attack is too fast for DC/LL
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Not keen on a prediction after expecting us to batter Newcastle.
I would put Kamara in centre of defence alongside Carlos.He would add pace and passing skills.Put Tim as CM and if it goes wrong ,I'd blame Cash.
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This is all fair enough on forecasting.
I think this also reminds us plenty of twists and turns for the top placings in the league.
My prediction was based on Chelsea being odious, cheating twats.
I fully expect them to still be odious, cheating twats and to scrape through.
Would love us to pummel them into submission of course.
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Honest question - If a trip to Wembley to watch your team's captain climb those steps and lift a domestic trophy competed for by 729 other British clubs doesn't float your boat, what's the point?
Aston Villa football club should be making regular trips to Wembley in cup competitions. That's the way to win trophies. I am not ashamed by our thrashing in 2015 final however I am ashamed by the fact that we did not go past the 3rd round for many a season until now.
We should be but a cup run or even final appearance can mask a lot. The last two Villa sides to get to cup finals barely scraped past relegation. Having a team consistently finishing high in the league and going deep into a Euro competition is probably the priority over domestic cups.
In saying all that I hope we smash Chelsea tomorrow night, we will go forward to the weekend full of confidence if that happens.
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As I am one of the one's who think we may lose tonight, the reasons are having been at both the Chelsea and Newcastle games
We got lucky against Chelsea, and without Martinez, we would have been out of the cup (I did hear that Chelsea fans reckon that was the best they had played this season) and then a really poor performance against a good Newcastle side, we just seemed to be on the slide, both in terms of performance and the confidence within the side.
I hope I am wrong and that we win both of our next 2 games.
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I think the silly buildup stuff they are doing now negatively affects the atmosphere. It wasn't as raucous as I thought it would have been against Newcastle from the off, and I think the stupidly loud music and the silly lightshow thing just gets in the way.
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Emery confirmed yesterday loud and clear that the league is priority. Doesn't mean we won't give it a good go tonight but in terms of priority Sunday is way bigger.
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Emery confirmed yesterday loud and clear that the league is priority. Doesn't mean we won't give it a good go tonight but in terms of priority Sunday is way bigger.
Surely at the moment we don't really have the squad to not go full tilt tonight?
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Emery confirmed yesterday loud and clear that the league is priority. Doesn't mean we won't give it a good go tonight but in terms of priority Sunday is way bigger.
Surely at the moment we don't really have the squad to not go full tilt tonight?
No the injury list has limited what can be done , Irogbunam maybe , Chambers, then its kids / rookies. Sunday will be much higher intensity game though regardless
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As I am one of the one's who think we may lose tonight, the reasons are having been at both the Chelsea and Newcastle games
We got lucky against Chelsea, and without Martinez, we would have been out of the cup (I did hear that Chelsea fans reckon that was the best they had played this season) and then a really poor performance against a good Newcastle side, we just seemed to be on the slide, both in terms of performance and the confidence within the side.
I hope I am wrong and that we win both of our next 2 games.
How dod we get lucky?
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Beat Chelsea and then Leeds at home, proper mouth-watering, old school (well, early 70s) FA cup ties. I’ll worry about Sunday’s game after tonight
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As I am one of the one's who think we may lose tonight, the reasons are having been at both the Chelsea and Newcastle games
We got lucky against Chelsea, and without Martinez, we would have been out of the cup (I did hear that Chelsea fans reckon that was the best they had played this season) and then a really poor performance against a good Newcastle side, we just seemed to be on the slide, both in terms of performance and the confidence within the side.
I hope I am wrong and that we win both of our next 2 games.
How dod we get lucky?
I dont think we were lucky, we have a great goalkeeper and they missed a few chances.
On balance I thought they had more of the game until the last 20 minutes when we were on top.
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Go strong tonight, win it by HT, sub the critical players, on to Sunday. Rinse. Repeat. UTV
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Go strong tonight, win it by HT, sub the critical players, on to Sunday. Rinse. Repeat. UTV
Not sure we will have much depth on the bench
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
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183 left so will likely sell out. Well done on the pricing.
Martinez
Cash
Lenglet
Carlos
Moreno
McGinn
Luiz
Kamara
Bailey
Tielemans
Watkins
Bench options; Torres, Kane (cup tied?) Big Tim, Ramsey, Rogers, Diaby, Zaniolo, a keeper and Chambers. Yes we have injuries, but there's still some quality players there, even out of form.
Smash these, into the 5th round. Win every game in February because that's what big clubs do. Coventry away in the quarters.
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
3 games in 8 days will though
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183 left so will likely sell out. Well done on the pricing.
Martinez
Cash
Lenglet
Carlos
Moreno
McGinn
Luiz
Kamara
Bailey
Tielemans
Watkins
Bench options; Torres, Kane (cup tied?) Big Tim, Ramsey, Rogers, Diaby, Zaniolo, a keeper and Chambers. Yes we have injuries, but there's still some quality players there, even out of form.
Smash these, into the 5th round. Win every game in February because that's what big clubs do. Coventry away in the quarters.
Kesler is cup tied, came on as a sub for them in the 3rd round.
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183 left so will likely sell out. Well done on the pricing.
Martinez
Cash
Lenglet
Carlos
Moreno
McGinn
Luiz
Kamara
Bailey
Tielemans
Watkins
Bench options; Torres, Kane (cup tied?) Big Tim, Ramsey, Rogers, Diaby, Zaniolo, a keeper and Chambers. Yes we have injuries, but there's still some quality players there, even out of form.
Smash these, into the 5th round. Win every game in February because that's what big clubs do. Coventry away in the quarters.
Kesler is cup tied, came on as a sub for them in the 3rd round.
And Rogers played against us for Boro, so he's out, too.
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
3 games in 8 days will though
We only played 45 minutes on Saturday.
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
Its called trying to be humble. I'm actually arrogant and obnoxious enough to think we'll win everything. Even the League Cup somehow.
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From your League , Cup and Europe prediction posts.
I see Chicago Lion, Axl Rose , Dartagnan, MplsVilla, ChrisW1, Skerra DaveP, Eamonn, Aldridgeboy, Somniloquism, VillaTim,Sid1964 N'Mav have all forecasted Villa to go out to Chelsea.
Is there any particular reason why don't expect Villa to progress?
Its called trying to be humble. I'm actually arrogant and obnoxious enough to think we'll win everything. Even the League Cup somehow.
Chelsea get knocked out for FFP and we are asked to step in because we are sexy
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
3 games in 8 days will though
What, like actual deaths?
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183 left so will likely sell out. Well done on the pricing.
Martinez
Cash
Lenglet
Carlos
Moreno
McGinn
Luiz
Kamara
Bailey
Tielemans
Watkins
Bench options; Torres, Kane (cup tied?) Big Tim, Ramsey, Rogers, Diaby, Zaniolo, a keeper and Chambers. Yes we have injuries, but there's still some quality players there, even out of form.
Smash these, into the 5th round. Win every game in February because that's what big clubs do. Coventry away in the quarters.
Kesler is cup tied, came on as a sub for them in the 3rd round.
And Rogers played against us for Boro, so he's out, too.
And Zaniolo's injured.
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He is back Tanswell said.
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He is back Tanswell said.
Do you mean Townley? He's said Zaniolo is fit, but Emery didn't mention him and he's not in any of the training photos.
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202 tickets left. Looks like they've released another 100 odd in K2.
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He is back Tanswell said.
Do you mean Townley? He's said Zaniolo is fit, but Emery didn't mention him and he's not in any of the training photos.
Yeah that's the bloke.
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202 tickets left. Looks like they've released another 100 odd in K2.
LG selling well i see
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He is back Tanswell said.
Do you mean Townley? He's said Zaniolo is fit, but Emery didn't mention him and he's not in any of the training photos.
It would be very strange for the villa reporter from the local to declare a player fit and available without having some knowledge of that though
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
3 games in 8 days will though
We only played 45 minutes on Saturday.
Pity Ezri didn’t…
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202 tickets left. Looks like they've released another 100 odd in K2.
92 left... I am priapic at the prospect of a full Villa Park. As should we all be.
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Tonight is the most important match in our recent history since the 2015 cup final. We must aim for total annihilation of Chelsea but a very very lucky 1-0 would do.
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Tonight is the most important match in our recent history since the 2015 cup final. We must aim for total annihilation of Chelsea but a very very lucky 1-0 would do.
More important than the 2019 play off final or the 2020 away game at West Ham?
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Tonight is the most important match in our recent history since the 2015 cup final. We must aim for total annihilation of Chelsea but a very very lucky 1-0 would do.
More important than the 2019 play off final or the 2020 away game at West Ham?
Or the 2020 cup final?
Or the final game of the season last year, that got us into europe?
Can't criticise your enthusiasm though olaftab
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I've just realised that, for those of us not able to go to VP later, we have to endure ITV. Shudder.
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Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.
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Tonight is the most important match in our recent history since the 2015 cup final. We must aim for total annihilation of Chelsea but a very very lucky 1-0 would do.
More important than the 2019 play off final or the 2020 away game at West Ham?
aftab would be well-employed in deciding on the text for hype-stickers on new products.
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Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.
Silva is really starting to show his legs are going - but still good but not good enough to get into our team.
Palmer is a tidy player but now way would he get in above Bailey / Ramsay at present.
Sterling - i am still laughing - unless the club want a Velociraptor impersonator for their Christmas fancy dress party - then its a no from me.
Gallagher - Could not wipe Mcginns boots
Nearly all of their other players are as recognisable as their names are to spell.
A BILLION £'s spent on that lot - my god
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I'd take Palmer in a heartbeat.
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Tonight is the most important match in our recent history since the 2015 cup final. We must aim for total annihilation of Chelsea but a very very lucky 1-0 would do.
More important than the 2019 play off final or the 2020 away game at West Ham?
Or the 2020 cup final?
Or the final game of the season last year, that got us into europe?
Can't criticise your enthusiasm though olaftab
Well I see a weakness in my stance BUT FA cup is the Holy Grail.
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aftab would be well-employed in deciding on the text for hype-stickers on new products.
Where do I apply :D
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Enzo Fernandez is someone who plays better for Country than Club.
Or simply Chelsea ruined him.
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Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.
Silva is really starting to show his legs are going - but still good but not good enough to get into our team.
Palmer is a tidy player but now way would he get in above Bailey / Ramsay at present.
Sterling - i am still laughing - unless the club want a Velociraptor impersonator for their Christmas fancy dress party - then its a no from me.
Gallagher - Could not wipe Mcginns boots
Nearly all of their other players are as recognisable as their names are to spell.
A BILLION £'s spent on that lot - my god
All true just name checked those 3 as they have some talent but I see Chelsea as a team trying to find their way without a best 11 and pretty unsure unlike Villa under Emery.
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I've just realised that, for those of us not able to go to VP later, we have to endure ITV. Shudder.
it's on lots of foreign channels
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Silva is 38. He is so far past it in PL terms its not true. Him trying to keep up with PL forwards is cruel to watch
The rest of them are so well paid for the next 10 years they wont even give out about Poch.
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I'd take Palmer in a heartbeat.
"I don't give Chelsea a chance on Wednesday night, not even a chance. That can't be right. When was the last time I ever said that as a Chelsea fan? It was only a few years ago that the other team would have no chance against Chelsea. Everyone would be surprised if they won that game. There might be a bit of brilliance from Cole Palmer to win it but that will cover over the cracks."
Merson knows.
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Silva is 38. He is so far past it in PL terms its not true. Him trying to keep up with PL forwards is cruel to watch
The rest of them are so well paid for the next 10 years they wont even give out about Poch.
Literally scored other day. He's a legend and to be fair there aren't many near 40 year old defenders able to compete at his level these days.
I can see him taking over as coach. But if not he'll be someone I think would be a very astute coach.
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Silva is 38. He is so far past it in PL terms its not true. Him trying to keep up with PL forwards is cruel to watch
The rest of them are so well paid for the next 10 years they wont even give out about Poch.
I dunno, I was reading a couple of things this morning that suggested there's a lot of unrest among the players, with some of the more recent signings regretting signing such long term deals.
I think Poch could make something of them if he was given enough time, but it won't be with players they paid extortionate prices for. Everyone involved there needs to realise and accept what level the club is at now. Europa Conference qualification this season would be a success for them. They're not going to just click one day and be back challenging for the league and winning the Champions League. A slow and sustainable rebuild is what they need.
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Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.
Nkunku would be the one
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
3 games in 8 days will though
What, like actual deaths?
It could.
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I’m just looking forward to Chelsea falling apart due to their “clever” way around FFP.
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11 seats left according to the official site.
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now 10
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did Chelsea shift their 6000
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Silva is 38. He is so far past it in PL terms its not true. Him trying to keep up with PL forwards is cruel to watch
The rest of them are so well paid for the next 10 years they wont even give out about Poch.
I dunno, I was reading a couple of things this morning that suggested there's a lot of unrest among the players, with some of the more recent signings regretting signing such long term deals.
I think Poch could make something of them if he was given enough time, but it won't be with players they paid extortionate prices for. Everyone involved there needs to realise and accept what level the club is at now. Europa Conference qualification this season would be a success for them. They're not going to just click one day and be back challenging for the league and winning the Champions League. A slow and sustainable rebuild is what they need.
Belle, has issued an apology after calling for Chelsea to sack Mauricio Pochettino on Sunday.
In the immediate aftermath of Chelsea’s 4-2 defeat to Wolves at Stamford Bridge, Bella Silva wrote on social media platform X: ‘It’s time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late.’
Pochettino confirmed on Tuesday that he had spoken to Thiago Silva about the incident but insisted that the details of their conversation are ‘private’.
" I'm sorry that my personal outburst as a passionate Chelsea fan has caused such an impact. I’m passionate about the team, I thrive on victories and I’m saddened by defeats,’ Belle Silva posted on X on Wednesday.
‘We all want the same thing, a winning team, come on Chelsea!"
I think Poch time is up.
They seem to have lost respect for him.
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now 10
Still 10
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now 10
+ 80 Terrace View seats. The fucking pricks.
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It's been a chelsea wankathon on media all day today.Apparently players will unite behind their under siege manager and put up a performance.
I think there is no point in us turning up.
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did Chelsea shift their 6000
According to the Chelsea website
Chelsea have suffered back-to-back defeats and, as Mauricio Pochettino noted, a reaction to the disappointment is required.
There will be 6,300 traveling fans urging on the Carabao Cup finalists. A result that would, as the head coach stated, ‘match the history of the club’ is needed.
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There's some curly headed tit in a mauve duvet jacket broadcasting from the slopes of Aston Park for Sky. I hope he stands in a freshly laid dog's egg.
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A result that would, as the head coach stated, ‘match the history of the club’ is needed.
What feckin history?! One solitary league title and a few cups prior to the arrival of that sports washing Russian oligarch! I'd say they've just reverted to type.
God, I hope we smash them into another postcode tonight!
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Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.
Well, that's the kiss of death on it. 0-1 Chelsea with a goal in the 119th minute. ;-)
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Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.
Is the correct answer-try and win everything if it fails it fails but never give up on silverware
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There's some curly headed tit in a mauve duvet jacket broadcasting from the slopes of Aston Park for Sky. I hope he stands in a freshly laid dog's egg.
They were asking us for footy fans to be interviewed. They didn't get a reply.
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Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.
I think Mudryk has all the attributes to be a great wide forward with the right coaching. Shame he can’t work with Unai.
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I'd take Palmer in a heartbeat.
Same, hell of a player.
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I've just realised that, for those of us not able to go to VP later, we have to endure ITV. Shudder.
Won't have to endure Richards, Shearer, Murphy or Jenas though!
What can we expect though are Roy Keane and Kaz Carney.
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There's talk Chelsea are going to 3 centre back and wing backs after conceding 8 in last two matches.
Ideally need space in behind to get best of Watkins.
It could be that the space will come in wide areas from the Chelsea wingbacks getting up the pitch if Chelsea want to even attack.
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It's totally stupid to write them off. They have a lot of good players,who would perform way better under Emery.
When they click they can be a really dangerous side,and they've rescued in cup final already.
The League has gone for them so cups is all they have left.
Anyway, we are bloody good at home, have a better manager and team and despite all the injuries think we can do it. They will look to exploit our defensive line so I hope every player is fully focused and firing.
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They're capable of playing some good stuff and beating anyone, they're also capable of looking utter bobbins and losing to anyone. If we turn up and do our part we should win as we're better than them, regardless of how they play.
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It's totally stupid to write them off. They have a lot of good players,who would perform way better under Emery.
When they click they can be a really dangerous side,and they've rescued in cup final already.
The League has gone for them so cups is all they have left.
Anyway, we are bloody good at home, have a better manager and team and despite all the injuries think we can do it. They will look to exploit our defensive line so I hope every player is fully focused and firing.
I'll write them off.
And won't remind you how much better we are after.
I'm convinced Villa will put Chelsea away tonight
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Who are all these good players they have ? They don't have a striker remotely close to level of Drogba or Lukaku. And their midfield doesnt have a Lampard or Kante.
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1 seat in A8, 26 TV left. Should be a good night.
Getting a bit peeved with this working away bollocks meaning I'm missing yet another one. I shall be off to the pub shortly where I watched us beating citeh. I like to think Saturday was us just getting our eye in, and Chelsea won't know what the **** has hit them. UTFMMV
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Who are all these good players they have ? They don't have a striker remotely close to level of Drogba or Lukaku. And their midfield doesnt have a Lampard or Kante.
Nkunku is decent
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1 seat in A8, 26 TV left. Should be a good night.
So they sold 54 of the 80 Terrace View seats in the last 2.5 hours. Good stuff.
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Who are all these good players they have ? They don't have a striker remotely close to level of Drogba or Lukaku. And their midfield doesnt have a Lampard or Kante.
Nkunku is decent
He is.
Chukwuemeka will be keen to make an impression but I just don't think they have a team ethos like Villa or that much quality and certainly not on our level of organisation.
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There's some curly headed tit in a mauve duvet jacket broadcasting from the slopes of Aston Park for Sky. I hope he stands in a freshly laid dog's egg.
Harsh. He was one of the folk "locked out" of Villa Park, against Ipswich "title-decider" '81.
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Regarding the last minute ticket sales, it looks like after the serious breach last week, Fortress Villa Park should be up and running again tonight.
Come on Villa!
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There's some curly headed tit in a mauve duvet jacket broadcasting from the slopes of Aston Park for Sky. I hope he stands in a freshly laid dog's egg.
Harsh. He was one of the folk "locked out" of Villa Park, against Ipswich "title-decider" '81.
Probably his grandad, who arrived too late after his shift at Stamping Alliance.
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If you want to see me I will be in Row 1 seat 104 Trinity right next to away dugout giving coaching to Poch and Lino.
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If you want to see me I will be in Row 1 seat 104 Trinity right next to away dugout giving coaching to Poch and Lino.
Lino?
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wish i was in the Lower Grounds , in the warm getting marinated
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If you want to see me I will be in Row 1 seat 104 Trinity right next to away dugout giving coaching to Poch and Lino.
I'll keep an eye out for you, and the "Dougie : Can I have your shirt please for my mate BV" cardboard sign.
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3 northern ****** giving it the buggun on train from Lichfield. Never been to Stamford bridge and apparently in home end. Proper gaggle of pricks. One reckons he chatted up Michelle keegan….:let’s funeral these tinpot fuckers
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One reckons he chatted up Michelle keegan….:let’s funeral these tinpot fuckers
He must failed or else he wouldn't be going to a midweek cup game, even if it does mean getting to see the Villa.
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He had all the charm of a Tescos own brand pot noodle made with cold water
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Loads of Chelsea by me last night, upper Trinity, most sitting in what ares normally season ticket holders seats, my Wife and I were the only people in our normal seats, we didnt recognise anyone around us at all. Guy next to me hadnt been since the 80's, bought his Dad (another Chelsea fan) at leaset they didnt clap or cheer when they scored and left 10 minutes before the end. As it happened, the Dad wasnt too bad a fellow and we had a nice chat, he was amazed Fernández scored, although he also agreed it wasnt a free kick.