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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Toronto Villa on May 14, 2024, 06:20:42 PM
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So hopefully by the time we kick off it will be Crystal Palace vs 2024/2025 Champions League participant Aston Villa. This will be a very hard game. They are playing really well and that Palace front line is on fire right now. And we don’t do that well at Selhurst anyway. But maybe we can slow them down a little a score 1 or 2 ourselves. And in doing so Ollie gets his 20th league goal.
I’ll go 2-1 Villa. Ollie with both.
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Them 2 Us 4
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Unai Emerys Champions League Aston Villa team 3-1 Crystal 'lower half of the league' Palace
Olise scoring in his audition for us.
Watkins x2
Duran
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Suddenly after last nights renaissance i'm more optimistic about this game than i was a week ago. Palace are the form team for sure and it will be difficult for us. No matter what the result, the players have earned a holiday and deserve it 100%.
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2-0
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Win please.
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Hopefully we’ll have got champions league by end of this evening as I feel Palace match will be a step too far for us. 2-1 to the bad guys.
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Unai Emerys Champions League Aston Villa team 3-1 Crystal 'lower half of the league' Palace
Olise scoring in his audition for us.
Watkins x2
Duran
When did you last not predict that Ollie would get a brace?
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Depends on what happens tonight.
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I’ve got a free ticket in the Palace end, courtesy of a friends 70th birthday present.
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Why's there a Villa thread on a Man City forum?
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Hold back any predictions on this one, for at least the next couple of hours, the waiting game.
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Absolute dump of a ground , disgrace really they haven't improved it .
The best thing that ever happened here is Dalian's Umbrella man goal .
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Where is the hyphen?
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Where is the hyphen?
Where would that go ?
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Where is the hyphen?
Where would that go ?
I'm not working for free!
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Would be nice for Ollie to get his 20 goals.
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Eze having a trial on sunday against the team he will be playing for next season
I hope 🤞
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Looks like the pressure is off for us on Sunday now, so hopefully everyone can just relax and play well, and Watkins gets his 20th. Not overly concerned with the result.
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Now just a victory parade.
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No pressure, celebration game.
20 nil to the Champions league bound, Aston Villa.
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Right 20th goal for Ollie please.
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Palace have been playing some really good football since the new bloke took over. Could be a really entertaining last game of the season, high scoring, nothing on the line etc.
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Man so relived the result dont matter sunday. Fantastic!
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A win to take us to 71 points would be nice.
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Right 20th goal for Ollie please.
Deffo, or even better, a hat-trick!
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Relaxed, no pressure, apart from
Unai’s demands of course. 2-3 us (Ollie, Diaby, McGinn)
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There’s no pressure now so we can play freely with confidence. 0-2 to us despite all the recent CP hype a celebration of a fantastic season
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Go out and enjoy it lads, you've earnt it. Be a stormer I reckon. 4-4, Diaby hat trick.
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Really hoping Ollie gets his goal on Sunday. He deserves it.
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Be nice for Ollie to get his 20th, but other than that, break out the beach towels and suntan lotion.
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Who cares.
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Give a breather to all of Pau, Tielemans, Bailey for this. They've all been less than 100% but been getting out there to get the job done.
I can see Tim and KHH starting this tbh.
Palace probably win as Olise and Eze are ridiculous currently. Ollie getting his 20th would be the icing on the cake so hopefully we can create some decent chances.
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Give a breather to all of Pau, Tielemans, Bailey for this. They've all been less than 100% but been getting out there to get the job done.
I can see Tim and KHH starting this tbh.
Palace probably win as Olise and Eze are ridiculous currently. Ollie getting his 20th would be the icing on the cake so hopefully we can create some decent chances.
I agree . There is no point playing players who are exhausted and carrying knocks. Bailey bench. Give kesler and timmy a start see how they do. Hell even tempted to give kellyman and gauci a start.
Even if we lose big who gives a fuck.
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I think we will batter them now . Pressure's off
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Play the kids, bomb squad and freaks .
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All I care about now is Watkins must score.
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Play the kids, bomb squad and freaks .
Why?
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3-4
watkins2
diaby
mcginn
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Play the first team.
They have earned the right to play in the final game of the season where they will be recognised for the incredible season we have had.
Rest them for what, exactly?
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Yeah if they’re carrying injuries then don’t play, but other than that play the best team we can.
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Who cares?
(Of course we do. No pressure so we'll win with a bit to spare.)
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We will sweep them away on a wave of joy and adrenaline. 3-0, Watkins hat trick.
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I presume we will be given a guard of honour onto the pitch.
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Play the best team available and make some subs in the second half so certain players can get a nice big clap for their season.
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A no pressure game but would love to get that 71 pints
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A no pressure game but would love to get that 71 pints
That is a lot of bottles of beer on the wall.
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Things to aim for this match.
71 points.
Our best goal difference since 81.
Ollie breaking 20.
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Fuck! Meant points
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Play the kids, bomb squad and freaks .
Raised on a diet of broken biscuits.
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Away lads, where’s the usual spots for before the match?
Very very lucky my first chance for an away game this season is this one!
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I don't really care, the job's done!
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They are flying right now but with the pressure off it should be an entertaining game.
It would be great if Ollie gets his 20th league goal.
We should play our strongest available line up.
I can see those not 100% fit not playing (Tielemans, Torres).
Going for a 3-2 win to the Champions League team.
UTV
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I think we will batter them now . Pressure's off
Yes that’s my thinking too
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The lads had a lock in upstairs at Albert Schloss til at least 4am. Ollie and Matty Cash came downstairs to DJ, gave Hi-ho Silver Lining a spin.
Just something to consider for your predictions.
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Should be a similar vibe to Everton away 1989-90.
A celebratory 3-3.
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Play the kids, bomb squad and freaks .
Raised on a diet of broken biscuits.
I miss the Rag Market too.
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Should be a similar vibe to Everton away 1989-90.
A celebratory 3-3.
Exactly my thoughts. I won't be there but know some who will, they weren't around back then but I hope they have as good a time as we did. It's amongst my finest memories, kicking off a glorious summer. I also feel that the Manager is held in the same affection as Taylor, not just for their achievements but for the conduct, sportsmanship and good grace, something that is rare amongst the bitter, hypocritical wankers at the top of the game.
In shall be raising a glass while I watch the game, to a wonderful season.
3-3 as well.
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Play the kids, bomb squad and freaks .
Raised on a diet of broken biscuits.
We’d like to drink in town but we can’t risk it.
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Couldn't give a shit. Enjoy lads. Play the kids.
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Couldn't give a shit. Enjoy lads. Play the kids.
Premier League would probably deduct us 6 points for undermining competition integrity…
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Thought we’d lose our last two games due to injuries and being knackered etc, but after the fantastic performance against Liverpool and now qualifying for CL I really think we will beat them. In all honesty if we lose and Ollie gets his goal that’s enough for me.
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Ollie getting his 20th goal. That's all I ask for. A massive stepdown from my normal demands!
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Couldn't give a shit. Enjoy lads. Play the kids.
Premier League would probably deduct us 6 points for undermining competition integrity…
I mean the lads already featuring in the 1st team squad.
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Now that 4th place is done and dusted I imagine that our game will not be one that is shown live. City's and Arsenal's games will of course be shown, so I guess the other one or two will be those that focus on who gets Europa League qualification.
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3.3 end of season.
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Emery has got the job done but he will set out to win this. Pressure is off but we still need to smash down the Palace.
The lads had a lock in upstairs at Albert Schloss til at least 4am. Ollie and Matty Cash came downstairs to DJ, gave Hi-ho Silver Lining a spin.
Just something to consider for your predictions.
They're young and have enough days to recover. They'll be professional and will want Ollie to get his 20th goal.
If Spurs had won last night I think they'd all have been tucked up in their beds by 10pm.
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Who cares.
My son. And I don’t have a ticket for him yet, so if anyone wants to sell theirs….
It’s the only premier league ground we can get the bus to from the top of our road. Number 75, Lewisham to Croydon.
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71 points sounds a lot better than 68. Unai will demand a victory.
Getting Champions league qualification is a bit like getting promotion. For a player it is a doubled edged sword. Villa players will know the cheque book will be out this summer as the squad will have to be strengthened/upgraded to meet the extra demands of Champions league football.
This is the last match to impress the boss and leave a lasting memory over the summer. The fans can rejoice but the players can't, they are playing for their future.
For this reason Palace 2 Villa 3
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A crazy let’s go got it 4-4 draw
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Be nice to finish off with a win and take the wind out of their sails . Watkins to hit the 20 mark too.
3-2 Villa win incoming .
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I want us to be in the 70s so please win.
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Our chances of winning this have improved dramatically now. No pressure, full of confidence, team absolutely buzzing. Sorry Palace, your bubble is about to be burst.
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Would love to see a few of the youngsters thrown in to see if they float.
Kellyman, Iroegbunam, Kesler-Hayden & maybe Young.
The game means nothing in the grand scheme, so a perfect opportunity.
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Now we're in the Champions League, kinky things may be expected of us.
Once the game is over, let's tie-up Eze, Olise and Mateta, throw them in the boot of the team bus where they can have a threesome on the way back to Body-more Heath before signing for us.
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Now we're in the Champions League, kinky things may be expected of us.
Once the game is over, let's tie-up Eze, Olise and Mateta, throw them in the boot of the team bus where they can have a threesome on the way back to Body-more Heath before signing for us.
If we could put it to music, it could be next years UK Eurovision entry.
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Play the kids, bomb squad and freaks .
Got your boots?
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I'd be OK with Watkins taking a pen if we get one.
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I hope they were all in training early today, working on set pieces for the game.
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I hope they were all in training early today, working on set pieces for the game.
Have we scored from a corner this season ?
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I hope they were all in training early today, working on set pieces for the game.
Have we scored from a corner this season ?
Of course. SJM v Luton, Lille, immediately spring to mind. We’re one of the top teams for scoring from set-pieces aren’t we?
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Play the kids second half.
Trt everything to get Ollie his 20th in the first half. Nothing else .matters now
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I hope they were all in training early today, working on set pieces for the game.
Have we scored from a corner this season ?
Of course. SJM v Luton, Lille, immediately spring to mind. We’re one of the top teams for scoring from set-pieces aren’t we?
I know we've been quite inventive but don't remember that many coming off .
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We’re joint 4th in attacking set piece goals.
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Pau’s at Spuds was a thing of beauty
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I hope Duran gets a start and Ollie gets his 20th.
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I know I’ll get shot down for this, but this game is pretty meaningless. Rest as many as we can and give the 2nd string some experience. The first teamers deserve a rest
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I know I’ll get shot down for this, but this game is pretty meaningless. Rest as many as we can and give the 2nd string some experience. The first teamers deserve a rest
They're all about to have the summer off. Unless there's an injury worry, we should start the best available 11.
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I know I’ll get shot down for this, but this game is pretty meaningless. Rest as many as we can and give the 2nd string some experience. The first teamers deserve a rest
They're all about to have the summer off. Unless there's an injury worry, we should start the best available 11.
Not quite as lots will be playing in international tournaments.
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I know I’ll get shot down for this, but this game is pretty meaningless. Rest as many as we can and give the 2nd string some experience. The first teamers deserve a rest
They're all about to have the summer off. Unless there's an injury worry, we should start the best available 11.
Not quite as lots will be playing in international tournaments.
Some of them will be in squads, not sure how many of them will get a large amount of playing time. They'll get extra time off after anyway. Point being, we don't need to be resting anyone unless they're genuinely fatigued and an injury risk.
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I know I’ll get shot down for this, but this game is pretty meaningless. Rest as many as we can and give the 2nd string some experience. The first teamers deserve a rest
It’s wrong, in so many ways but I am not going to shot you down.
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Bailey and konsa would be getting rests for me
Kesler and kellyman would be getting starts for me. Its a meaningleas game why nit give them a start see how they do?
Give duran a start too
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I’m taking my boots with me
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------- Martinez ---------
Konsa Diego Torres Digne
----- Luiz -- McGinn -----
Bailey ------------ Tielemans
---- Duran --- Watkins -----
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I hope Ollie gets 20 and we get 70+
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An entertaining 2-2
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I think we should treat this as a business pitch to Eze, or whichever one it is we want to sign. Take it seriously but not too seriously. Give 'em the old razzle dazzle.
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Bailey and konsa would be getting rests for me
Kesler and kellyman would be getting starts for me. Its a meaningleas game why nit give them a start see how they do?
Give duran a start too
Yeah agree - getting these guys a start would be the best thing we can do for the future.
Maybe Tielemans to help him get fit for the summer. I would rest Bailey - for me just edged player of the Season from Ollie.
I would start Ollie to see if he can get his 20th
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Bailey and konsa would be getting rests for me
Kesler and kellyman would be getting starts for me. Its a meaningleas game why nit give them a start see how they do?
Give duran a start too
Yeah agree - getting these guys a start would be the best thing we can do for the future.
Maybe Tielemans to help him get fit for the summer. I would rest Bailey - for me just edged player of the Season from Ollie.
I would start Ollie to see if he can get his 20th
Only player should be afforded a start is Gaucci
I would go along with VillaTim selection for outfield players. 70 mins or so.
------- Martinez ---------
Konsa Diego Torres Digne
----- Luiz -- McGinn -----
Bailey ------------ Tielemans
---- Duran --- Watkins -----
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I can see why it might be a good idea to play a few fringe players but I wouldn't be playing too many of them personally. Maybe Duran and Tim to start then like someone else said, give the others minutes as the game goes on.
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A rest for what? They get 2 months off after this.
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Strongest team, Ollie for his 20 and us for 70
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Agree. Unai won’t want to let standards slips, this is a tough game despite nothing tangible riding on it, most of them will have most of the summer off. I think throwing KKH in against Eze or Olise would ruin the kid. Same team that started against Liverpool.
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I can see us winning this 2-1 I really hope Ollie get's his 20th goal of the season.
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A rest for what? They get 2 months off after this.
Unless they are at the Euros...plus they would probably report back in the last week of June.
Those involved in Euros would probably get an extra week.
I'd play a couple of the bench players and hope OW gets to 20.
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It would be nice to put Palace firmly back in their box .
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It would be nice to put Palace firmly back in their box .
You mean you want us to funeral them.
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But not in crystal pieces from a palace, that's too decadent.
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Only thing that matters is Ollie getting his 20th goal (and me having to eat my souwester)
I’m going down with my 2 teenage kids who are on about going in fancy dress,
is that still something people do on the final away ?
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Might be the last chance to see the old Archibald Leitch stand at Selhurst Park? I think they start work on a new stand this summer.
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Ezes final game for palace before he signs for the opposition in the summer
🤪
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Isn’t it lovely to go into a game where barring a personal milestone, which I hope Ollie gets, there is zero pressure/stakes? I’m certainly relishing it!
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Is this on the tellybox?
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I’d be surprised
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I thought there might be a red button type option or something. Hopefully there will be nearer the time.
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Last day of the PL season on C+ in France is 'multiplex', they go to each game when there is a goal or any significant development in play. A bit like BRMB back in the day or whatever
Does my fucking head in as I only want to see the Villa and anything else can fuck off.
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Looking on the Sky website they are showing the Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea games live.
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I thought every match was being televised this Sunday
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It would appear I am wrong. Was it something under the new broadcast deal perhaps?
Anyway, my outrage is at them televising the Liverpool game, with nothing riding on it, just because of Klopp. Fuck off.
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Looking on the Sky website they are showing the Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea games live.
Thought Arse match was on TNT.
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Just realised it's Liverppol on Sky and Arsenal on TNT. I keep forgetting about TNT.
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Is this on the tellybox?
No but it'll be covered by Gogglebox next Friday.
"Nutty, who is this Watkins fellow they rave about?"
"Oliver, he's an international understudy for that Kane chap who fled to Bavaria."
"How ghastly, Mary. Who would do a terrible thing like that...?"
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
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Is this on the tellybox?
No but it'll be covered by Gogglebox next Friday.
"Nutty, who is this Watkins fellow they rave about?"
"Oliver, he's an international understudy for that Kane chap who fled to Bavaria."
"How ghastly, Mary. Who would do a terrible thing like that...?"
Haha, I've never seen Gogglebox (it just doesn't appeal to me at all) so that went right over my head. Sorry.
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Is this on the tellybox?
No but it'll be covered by Gogglebox next Friday.
"Nutty, who is this Watkins fellow they rave about?"
"Oliver, he's an international understudy for that Kane chap who fled to Bavaria."
"How ghastly, Mary. Who would do a terrible thing like that...?"
Haha, I've never seen Gogglebox (it just doesn't appeal to me at all) so that went right over my head. Sorry.
Remarkably accurate as well, Bravo.
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I really want Ollie to get his 20 (preferably from open play, but if it’s a pen, so be it)!
Come on Villa and come on Ollie!
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I think Watkins will definitely start, so that he has a chance of 20 goals, but the rest of the line up could be anything depending on who’s been partying the least.
Barring Luton this season, and even allowing for Bournemouth, it is the worst stadium in he Prem, and it’s as if it has been frozen in time for decades, and from the outside it resembles a prison in parts.
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Does anyone have a strong premonition about which number will be important to this fixture. I'm thinking 3, or 8?
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Barring Luton this season, and even allowing for Bournemouth, it is the worst stadium in he Prem, and it’s as if it has been frozen in time for decades, and from the outside it resembles a prison in parts.
They're building a massive new stand to dwarf the three other sheds surrounding the pitch, so it'll soon resemble Elland Road instead.
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Does anyone have a strong premonition about which number will be important to this fixture. I'm thinking 3, or 8?
468 is the number of the bus to get there from Lewisham.
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
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Welcome back stress-free Villa games, I’ve missed you.
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Does anyone have a strong premonition about which number will be important to this fixture. I'm thinking 3, or 8?
468 is the number of the bus to get there from Lewisham.
8 is roughly the number of hours it takes to get back to Brum from that god forsaken place.
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That's assuming a quick getaway.
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
Sky are showing citeh, Chelsea, and, for those that like a good cry on the saddest day EVERRRR, Liverpool.
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
Sky are showing citeh, Chelsea, and, for those that like a good cry on the saddest day EVERRRR, Liverpool.
#RIPKLOPP #Thoughts&Prayers
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Assume Sky will cut to Prem goals as they go in.
Sod watching Arse or a meaningless Liverpool game.
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If only we'd left qualifying for the CL to the last game of the season, then we would be on the box, very bad timing Villa. :)
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Is the Flora Sandes the away pub there still? Not been there in while. Pretty decent Wetherspoons
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
Sky are showing citeh, Chelsea, and, for those that like a good cry on the saddest day EVERRRR, Liverpool.
The streaming service that should the prem here in Australia, Optus Sport, has been styling itself 'Kloptus Sport' for the past fortnight. Wankers.
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Predictions for the weekend. Villa win. One or both of the Man City and Arsenal matches will be delayed due to some 'unforeseen' circumstances as they try to give themselves a window to know what they need to do.
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Chris Sutton reckons we’ll lose so that bodes well as he makes Lawrenson look like the Oracle.
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Welcome back stress-free Villa games, I’ve missed you.
But nice for our stressful ones to mean something rather than how safe are we!
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Welcome back stress-free Villa games, I’ve missed you.
I was going to state the last one might have been the last Conference group game, but even that one had some stress as anything other then points would have probably meant an extra qualifying round. So Hibs second leg. In the league, all the way back to 2021-2022 probably.
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Welcome back stress-free Villa games, I’ve missed you.
Hopefully the match thread will be a little less toxic emotional as a result.
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No surprise that Sky are showing what is tantamount to a Testimonial. I thought there was still something to play for in the minor European places? (hark at me getting all cunty about being in the CL).
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
Sky are showing citeh, Chelsea, and, for those that like a good cry on the saddest day EVERRRR, Liverpool.
They are showing liverpool ? Who cares aboyt that other than liverpool fans. No one wants to see that klopp wankfest 🤢
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Is the Flora Sandes the away pub there still? Not been there in while. Pretty decent Wetherspoons
Closed down...Prince George is the one from my research (Everton website)
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
Sky are showing citeh, Chelsea, and, for those that like a good cry on the saddest day EVERRRR, Liverpool.
They are showing liverpool ? Who cares aboyt that other than liverpool fans. No one wants to see that klopp wankfest 🤢
Well you do have two other matches to choose from (three if you have TNT as well), not that any are that appealing.
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Welcome back stress-free Villa games, I’ve missed you.
Hopefully the match thread will be a little less toxic emotional as a result.
I hope I don't get called a 'sad little man' or a 'stalker ' for, checks notes 'interacting with other posters on a public forum'. ;-)
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Is TNT showing only one match live?
Seems to be which is the Arse match.
Sky are showing citeh, Chelsea, and, for those that like a good cry on the saddest day EVERRRR, Liverpool.
They are showing liverpool ? Who cares aboyt that other than liverpool fans. No one wants to see that klopp wankfest 🤢
No true supporter does. Unfortunately there are so many glory hunting types who follow individuals, or the whole league, rather than teams that will follow this guff and buy into it.
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If we go a goal down on Sunday - get ready for the Palace fans chant of "Champions League your having a laugh"
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If we go a goal down on Sunday - get ready for the Palace fans chant of "Champions League your having a laugh"
Yeah I was thinking the same, but no need to worry it's never gonna happen!
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I hope we see Buendia. No idea if that's even remotely feasible, he'll have a doctor-prescribed recovery map and they'll stick to that. However, if it's the case that we see this as a kind of glorified friendly, then maybe that changes things.
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I very much doubt that will happen.
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I very much doubt that will happen.
Of course. I just wonder if there's an outside chance - he's been in ball training for a few weeks so you never know.
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I very much doubt that will happen.
Of course. I just wonder if there's an outside chance - he's been in ball training for a few weeks so you never know.
I'd say there's no chance at all. Just hope he can do a proper pre-season and be ready for August.
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I very much doubt that will happen.
Of course. I just wonder if there's an outside chance - he's been in ball training for a few weeks so you never know.
I'd say there's no chance at all. Just hope he can do a proper pre-season and be ready for August.
Yep agreed, it would be utter madness to try and throw him straight into a meaningless end of season game with no match fitness.
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I very much doubt that will happen.
Of course. I just wonder if there's an outside chance - he's been in ball training for a few weeks so you never know.
I'd say there's no chance at all. Just hope he can do a proper pre-season and be ready for August.
Yeah, like I say it's probably not even close to the medical recovery plans for him. Still, I will harbour some cheerful delusions until 3pm Sunday.
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It would be nice to put Palace firmly back in their box .
You mean you want us to funeral them.
Yes please , be a nice way to close out a brilliant campaign .
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Tielemans out. Rogers, Cash and Zaniolo out as well. Moreno not mentioned.
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If we go a goal down on Sunday - get ready for the Palace fans chant of "Champions League your having a laugh"
We must stay strong in the face of crude humour from Croydon cynics.
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Tielemans out. Rogers, Cash and Zaniolo out as well. Moreno not mentioned.
Nothing about this on the Pravda presser, where did you pick it up?
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Tielemans out. Rogers, Cash and Zaniolo out as well. Moreno not mentioned.
Nothing about this on the Pravda presser, where did you pick it up?
There's another link on Pravda under the presser with team news
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https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/may/17/team-news-for-palace-clash/
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https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/may/17/team-news-for-palace-clash/
Cheers.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Will Hughes is unavailable for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
"Will is out for the last game against Aston Villa,” he said in his pre-match press conference.
"It looked terrible on the video – in the game and on the video – but fortunately everything is OK with his ligament.
"He has a bone bruise and he will be out for several weeks. He should be back for pre-season, but he is out for the last game."
Jefferson Lerma will return on Sunday, however.
"Jefferson Lerma is fit and will come back to the squad, and all others are fit," he added.
"I’m always pleased if a player comes back from injury.
"It’s good, but he was out for four weeks now and this was the first week of training, so he has to get back into the rhythm, but it’s good to have him back.
"We lost Will, and we lost Ama [Naouirou Ahamada] because of the red card, so both are not available and this gives us another option in midfield."
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Honestly a great opportunity to start kesler at rb. It seriously makes more sense than putting konsa there.
Lets see how he does.
Probably we wont see cash in villa shirt i think
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Cash has had a good season. See him next season .
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If we go a goal down on Sunday - get ready for the Palace fans chant of "Champions League your having a laugh"
No. That used to be case when we were finishing sixth season after season. No we have done it, no one is laughing other than us.
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And quite frankly who cares what they or anyone else thinks? We will finish in 4th because we deserve it over full 38 game schedule. In fact it only took 37. We are so beaten up right now we might indeed lose. I'm going to just enjoy the last game knowing just what we have to look forward to.
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If Kesler-Hayden and Iroegbunam don’t start in this game where nothing is riding on it they won’t be in Unai’s plans going forward.
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So, Nicolo Zaniolo season has ended with a broken metatarsal to his foot. He was only on for about 10 minutes against Liverpool and had to go off. He will also miss the Euros with Italy. That's so unlucky! It seems like we get an injury every game...!
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If Kesler-Hayden and Iroegbunam don’t start in this game where nothing is riding on it they won’t be in Unai’s plans going forward.
Based on the second half of the season I would suspect the decision is already made on them both.
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They're not good enough for a squad that has a chance of improving to challenge for the league or get into the last 16 of the Champions League.
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Most fans of other clubs I talk to now all acknowledge what a great side villa now have . It's a great era now for us fans again. Silverware soon enough.
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They're not good enough for a squad that has a chance of improving to challenge for the league or get into the last 16 of the Champions League.
I’ll be surprised if they are with us in August. We might get around £10m for the pair.
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So, Nicolo Zaniolo season has ended with a broken metatarsal to his foot. He was only on for about 10 minutes against Liverpool and had to go off. He will also miss the Euros with Italy. That's so unlucky! It seems like we get an injury every game...!
Hopefully the lads have more luck over the summer break and we aren't reading of freak injuries on beaches , around swimming pools or in nightclubs .
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They're not good enough for a squad that has a chance of improving to challenge for the league or get into the last 16 of the Champions League.
I’ll be surprised if they are with us in August. We might get around £10m for the pair.
We’d be lucky to get that I reckon, considering Azaz went for about £2m as a good Championship player.
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Reckon a win is on the cards for us. I will enjoy the match thread and the usual sparring with wit and wonder!
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Id take a entertaining draw.
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This must be the longest winless run we've had all season. Need to stop the rot to save our season.
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All I want is for Ollie to get his twentieth.
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All I want is for Ollie to get his twentieth.
Yeah, Watkins getting to 20 is all I'm bothered about now.
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Within reason. If it finishes 10-1 to them with Ollie scoring for us it wouldn’t be great.
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They're not good enough for a squad that has a chance of improving to challenge for the league or get into the last 16 of the Champions League.
I think they could both be sold - similar to Ramsey, JPB & Archer last summer. They should be making more first team appearances now if they're good enough.
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Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Bailey
Chambers
Luiz
McGinn
Diaby
Watkins
Lots of singing and general stress free football.
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Martinez
Pugh,
Pugh,
Barney McGrew,
Cuthbert,
Dibble,
Grubb,
Bailey
McGinn,
Luiz
Watkins
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With a bench of:
Pitt the younger
Pitt the embryo
Pitt the glint in the milkman's eye
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I really could not give a fcuk, prefer a win of course but I would take a loss with no new injuries.
Don’t want a thrashing though.
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Part of me says FTF! The other part of me says FTF!
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With a bench of:
Pitt the younger
Pitt the embryo
Pitt the glint in the milkman's eye
And The Lord Privy Toast Rack.
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I hope we avoid defeat so we don't see double figures in the 'L' column.
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I’d like to keep a nice gap from Spurs too, especially as they would not have that number of points but for VAR.
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Will be interesting to see how we approach this. Would love the win and the 71 points total. Would settle for the draw with Ollie getting a goal or goals. Don’t want to see a poor performance like against Brighton. We have to remain demanding.
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
I don’t think we can start shooting the opposition. Straight red, I believe.
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I reckon Digne would be happy, shorter journey.
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
The players won't want reminding that the trip to Palace is the longest day.
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
As long as we don't play like the German infantry.
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Us to win 2-1. If we get a penalty and Ollie has not yet scored then he takes it regardless of the score.
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3-1 loss and no fucks given. Ollie to get his 20th.
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I'm sure Emery would love to go out on a win rather than finishing the season with no wins in 6 games in all competitions. 1-3.
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Has Kellyman featured for us in the premier league yet? Can see him getting a 10 minute cameo in this.
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Has Kellyman featured for us in the premier league yet? Can see him getting a 10 minute cameo in this.
Man City away.
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
Overlord M'lord Overlord.Oh Ohhh Overlord.
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I'm sure Emery would love to go out on a win rather than finishing the season with no wins in 6 games in all competitions. 1-3.
I can't imagine him saying 'Well, enjoy the kick-around lads!'. He will want to do it in our way, being demanding, with our fans, respecting the opponents
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I think Uni will want the victory, also give Ollie the chance to make his tally, Crystal Palace, one of the most effective front lines in the Premiership at this time, its going to be hard but I'm going for 3-1 Villa.
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
Overlord M'lord Overlord.Oh Ohhh Overlord.
"We even conquered Europe in 1944"
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Be nice to sort out the 70 and 20 things . Emery won't take his foot off the throttle . Palace in form, eve and olise playing for big money moves . 2-3 away win .
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Surely the players heading off to Copa or Euros will want the game off? An injury would be ridiculous in this game. I think we could pick a bit of a joke team with likes of Olsen, Chambers, Duran and a few others. Result doesn't matter one iota
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We may be on the beach but let’s play like those beaches are called Gold and Sword tomorrow.
Overlord M'lord Overlord.Oh Ohhh Overlord.
Very good, ALITA.
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Surely the players heading off to Copa or Euros will want the game off? An injury would be ridiculous in this game. I think we could pick a bit of a joke team with likes of Olsen, Chambers, Duran and a few others. Result doesn't matter one iota
Absolutely no chance of that happening .
-------- Martinez ---------
Cash Konsa Torres Digne
--- Luiz --- Tielemans--
McGinn(c) ------------ Bailey
---- Diaby --- Watkins --
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Absolutely no chance of that happening .
-------- Martinez ---------
Cash Konsa Torres Digne
--- Luiz --- Tielemans--
McGinn(c) ------------ Bailey
---- Diaby --- Watkins --
Absolutely NO chance of that happening, given Cash and Tielemans are unavailable for this match.
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Is Tielemans injured again?
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Is Tielemans injured again?
I think he played through the pain on Monday.
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Is Tielemans injured again?
Don't know, it just said we'd be without him and Cash for the game. Maybe they've asked to be rested ahead of the Euros.
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Surely the players heading off to Copa or Euros will want the game off? An injury would be ridiculous in this game. I think we could pick a bit of a joke team with likes of Olsen, Chambers, Duran and a few others. Result doesn't matter one iota
No results matter. It's a nonsense game played by grown men in short trousers. You can use your actual head, ffs!
Aston Villa battering shit out of a bunch of on-the-beach also-ran perennial no-hopers, that matters.
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With Germany v Scotland kicking the Euros off on June 14 I wouldn't have been totally stunned to see McGinn rested.
Ditto Martinez. If Argentina go deep in the Copa America he could be in action up until July 14. Other players will be back in pre season training for two weeks by then.
There's a definite case for that pair not aggravating pre existing injuries ahead of that schedule and grabbing the break when they can.
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Is Tielemans injured again?
I think he played through the pain on Monday.
I get this feeling with the whole squad. They're such a contrast to the lollygagging ****** that sent us down.
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Crystal Palace can finish Top 10 (depending on other results) if they win this. They haven't finished that high in 10 years. Would be a good season for them, so I can see them going all out.
I'm not sure which Villa Will show up today. We'll either be so relaxed and free flowing that we'll put 4 or 5 past them like some of the early season games, or we'll all have switched off after Tuesday and look like we did against Olympiakos.
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Is Tielemans injured again?
I think he played through the pain on Monday.
I get this feeling with the whole squad. They're such a contrast to the lollygagging ****** that sent us down.
Aren’t they just! Fuck me that side was the pits.
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I think the players wil enjoy today now the pressure is off but they'll still want to finish with a win and the fans travelling down there will too.
2-3. Watkins with two and Diaby.
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Crystal Palace can finish Top 10 (depending on other results) if they win this. They haven't finished that high in 10 years. Would be a good season for them, so I can see them going all out.
That's a surprising stat, would have assumed they'd had a top half finish in the last decade.
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Crystal Palace can finish Top 10 (depending on other results) if they win this. They haven't finished that high in 10 years. Would be a good season for them, so I can see them going all out.
That's a surprising stat, would have assumed they'd had a top half finish in the last decade.
10th in 14/15, so I guess 9 years rather than a full 10, but I think it would be something they're aiming for.
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Crystal Palace can finish Top 10 (depending on other results) if they win this. They haven't finished that high in 10 years. Would be a good season for them, so I can see them going all out.
That's a surprising stat, would have assumed they'd had a top half finish in the last decade.
10th in 14/15, so I guess 9 years rather than a full 10, but I think it would be something they're aiming for.
No worries, I'm not going to go down the rather tedious route of 'You were wrong!!!!'. Still surprising, it's been that long.
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Crystal Palace can finish Top 10 (depending on other results) if they win this. They haven't finished that high in 10 years. Would be a good season for them, so I can see them going all out.
That's a surprising stat, would have assumed they'd had a top half finish in the last decade.
10th in 14/15, so I guess 9 years rather than a full 10, but I think it would be something they're aiming for.
No worries, I'm not going to go down the rather tedious route of 'You were wrong!!!!'. Still surprising, it's been that long.
I went back to double check the year and I think 10th is actually the best they've finished in the Premier League, which did surprise me.
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Last season was the first my lad saw Villa finish in the top half of the prem since he’s been going from the age of 5
He was 15
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Looking forward to a stress free final day and celebration at Palace of what has been a remarkable season. Stayed in Bristol last night so an easy 2 hour drive to Egham and train then to Clapham Junction to meet other Bournemouth Lions. Would love Ollie to get his goal...
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Looking forward to a stress free final day and celebration at Palace of what has been a remarkable season. Stayed in Bristol last night so an easy 2 hour drive to Egham and train then to Clapham Junction to meet other Bournemouth Lions. Would love Ollie to get his goal...
A good day for a "Champions League, we're having a laugh" chant?
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There was some stat about Watkins and goals a few weeks ago, and I remember thinking he'll hit that next record no problem, there's loads of games left. And here we are on the last game of the season and we're just hoping he'll get the 20.
Not that I'm complaining. I'm sure he feels it more than us. Just funny how hard it can be to get over that last hurdle.
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I may be completely wrong but I thought Watkins was playing within himself against Liverpool. Certainly Duran made a big difference.
My guess would be he is far more concerned about not getting injured for the Euros than he is about scoring 20.
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You are completely wrong.
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Is Tielemans injured again?
I think he played through the pain on Monday.
I get this feeling with the whole squad. They're such a contrast to the lollygagging ****** that sent us down.
Bailey and Pau are playing through injuries I'm fairly sure so can see them being rested today.
If Tim can't even start a dead rubber for us then he needs to be clearing his locker out but I think he'll get a start today and will be a very good test against Eze, Olise and Wharton.
I'd also like to see KHH get a start for the same reason but will probably be Konsa at RB.
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Ollie just get your goal.
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Expecting loads of goals, going 5-4 Villa, hat trick for Ollie.
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Way less likely than Ollie hitting 20, but would be cool if Lenglet could somehow get on the score sheet. I think he's the only player with regular playing time not to have scored this season. (He did have one ruled out, I think)
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Didn't he score him the Man Utd away game?
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No, McGinn and the Donk.
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Didn't he score him the Man Utd away game?
Nope. Pretty sure one of the European games he scored but it was ruled out.
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Kamara scored this season?
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Kamara scored this season?
He scored our goal in the 1-2 loss to Everton in the League Cup.
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Kamara scored this season?
Everton in the LC.
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This is a pretty catchy song
https://x.com/JUSTIN_AVFC_/status/1792171870650839143
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Show me the way to Barcelona.
Champions League awaits for me- Villa
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Let’s fucking Normandy these tossers
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Good to see the Unai masks are out in force today.
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This is a pretty catchy song
https://x.com/JUSTIN_AVFC_/status/1792171870650839143
Like it, simple and catchy.
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Have we just made that up or is it used by every club that occasionally breaks into the Top 4?
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Have we just made that up or is it used by every club that occasionally breaks into the Top 4?
I don't know, I can't remember that far back.
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Have we just made that up or is it used by every club that occasionally breaks into the Top 4?
Why does it matter?
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Have we just made that up or is it used by every club that occasionally breaks into the Top 4?
Why does it matter?
I'm just curious.
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This is a pretty catchy song
https://x.com/JUSTIN_AVFC_/status/1792171870650839143
Like it, simple and catchy.
One song manure cant nick next season !