Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on November 29, 2024, 10:23:09 PM
Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin will pick out the team balls.
Ties will be played over the weekend of Saturday 11 January.
Ball numbers.....
1. AFC Bournemouth
2. Arsenal
3. Aston Villa
4. Blackburn Rovers
5. Brentford
6. Brighton & Hove Albion
7. Bristol City
8. Burnley
9. Cardiff City
10. Chelsea
11. Coventry City
12. Crystal Palace
13. Derby County
14. Everton
15. Fulham
16. Hull City
17. Ipswich Town
18. Dirty Leeds
19. Leicester City
20. Liverpool
21. Luton Town
22. Manchester City
23. Manchester United
24. Middlesbrough
25. Millwall
26. Newcastle United
27. Norwich City
28. Nottingham Forest
29. Oxford United
30. Plymouth Argyle
31. Portsmouth
32. Preston North End
33. Queens Park Rangers
34. Sheffield United
35. Sheffield Wednesday
36. Southampton
37. Stoke City
38. Sunderland
39. Swansea City
40. Tottenham Hotspur
41. Watford
42. West Bromwich Albion
43. West Ham United
44. Wolverhampton Wanderers
45. Salford City
46. Charlton Athletic
47. Exeter City
48. Leyton Orient
49. Bristol Rovers
50. Dagenham & Redbridge
51. Accrington Stanley
52. Lincoln City
53. Tamworth
54. Birmingham City
55. Mansfield Town
56. Peterborough United
57. Stockport County
58. Wycombe Wanderers
59. Morecambe
60. Bromley
61. Doncaster Rovers
62. Reading
63. Harrogate Town
64. Wigan Athletic
https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/nov/29/emirates-fa-cup-third-round-proper-draw-details-20242911
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Post by: Martyn Smith on November 29, 2024, 10:28:04 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 29, 2024, 11:06:37 PM
Post by: VillaTim on November 29, 2024, 11:14:25 PM
Post by: Richard on November 29, 2024, 11:40:13 PM
Post by: LeeB on November 29, 2024, 11:51:49 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 29, 2024, 11:57:01 PM
Post by: eamonn on November 30, 2024, 02:16:48 AM
Post by: VillaTim on November 30, 2024, 08:06:23 AM
Post by: Richard E on November 30, 2024, 08:27:33 AM
Post by: Nev on November 30, 2024, 08:46:18 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on November 30, 2024, 08:49:09 AM
Solihull, Tamworth or that other local pub team Birmingham would be fun.
Its strange - I had to check this but we haven’t played Blues in the Cup for 123 years, when they were still Small Heath. Not that I particularly want to play them again any time soon.
Post by: aj2k77 on November 30, 2024, 10:06:07 AM
Post by: LeeB on November 30, 2024, 10:11:23 AM
I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
I don't because the reality is we will not be at full strength and that always opens a window of opportunity for the opposition.
Post by: Richard E on November 30, 2024, 10:25:30 AM
Post by: DeKuip on November 30, 2024, 11:02:20 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 30, 2024, 11:11:24 AM
I shall be quite happy if we never play them ever again.
Yes, I'd rather they lose tomorrow myself
Post by: Nev on November 30, 2024, 11:57:15 AM
I shall be quite happy if we never play them ever again.
Yes, I'd rather they lose tomorrow myself
Absolutely, we will be in a lose, lose situation. Even if we win, they will claim some sort of moral victory related to drinking in Town or some such horseshit.
Post by: Demitri_C on November 30, 2024, 01:32:11 PM
Post by: Ads on November 30, 2024, 01:42:41 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on November 30, 2024, 01:45:19 PM
Post by: Ads on November 30, 2024, 01:47:19 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on November 30, 2024, 03:36:59 PM
Not really too keen on drawing Blues, we have everything to lose and nothing to win, even bragging rights will be drowned out by everyone saying that we should beat them as they are 2 divisions below us, the game will be just before an important run of matches, so would not expect us to be at full strength, which always gives the opposition a chance, we do not want to give them lot anything to shout about, could you imagine the hysteria
Yeah i dont want to play them either. Im happy never to play them again
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on November 30, 2024, 03:49:42 PM
I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
It’s a no win situation if we draw them. Win and it’s run of the mill, you’re a prem team, you’ve spent loads, lose and we’d never hear the end of it.
Post by: devilla on November 30, 2024, 05:05:10 PM
Number 23 Manchester United will play......
Nailed on and the media will be falling over themselves to worship the Messiah Amorin.
Post by: Villa Lew on November 30, 2024, 05:14:03 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on November 30, 2024, 05:33:26 PM
Post by: Risso on November 30, 2024, 05:51:27 PM
Post by: TCFKAE2 on November 30, 2024, 05:52:56 PM
Post by: Nev on November 30, 2024, 08:08:55 PM
Post by: VillaTim on November 30, 2024, 08:18:52 PM
Post by: tommy smart on November 30, 2024, 08:37:07 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 30, 2024, 08:55:29 PM
42 away would be perfect.
They'd get 45% of your money. No thank you.
Post by: UK Redsox on November 30, 2024, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: Risso on November 30, 2024, 09:06:49 PM
Emery clearly doesn't value the domestic cups so 100% no to drawing small Heath or Sandwell. Solihull Moors away would be good (assuming they win tomorrow)
He might start to take it seriously if we stay mid-table or below, who knows.
Post by: VillaTim on November 30, 2024, 09:11:47 PM
maybe , since that weakened team lost to Palace the season has taken a negative turn . Momentum should not be underestimated .Emery clearly doesn't value the domestic cups so 100% no to drawing small Heath or Sandwell. Solihull Moors away would be good (assuming they win tomorrow)
He might start to take it seriously if we stay mid-table or below, who knows.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 30, 2024, 10:49:26 PM
Post by: VillaTim on November 30, 2024, 11:23:58 PM
Tbf, we played a full strength team in our three FA Cup games last season I thinknah we played a weakened team v Boro
Post by: spk on December 01, 2024, 03:20:22 AM
Blackpool away, a nice trip to the seaside.Well, we've got them in the EFL Trophy on the 17th of December.
Post by: Demitri_C on December 01, 2024, 11:57:53 AM
Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
I would take that. Dont think we have played them in my lifetime
Post by: KNVillan on December 01, 2024, 12:05:29 PM
Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
I would take that. Dont think we have played them in my lifetime
Last played them in 2012 & last home game was in 1993
https://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Bristol%20Rovers/
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on December 01, 2024, 12:10:05 PM
Went when we played them at Eastville on a Friday night.Five of us took a black cab from the Sacred Heart.Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
I would take that. Dont think we have played them in my lifetime
Post by: Demitri_C on December 01, 2024, 12:17:38 PM
Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
I would take that. Dont think we have played them in my lifetime
Last played them in 2012 & last home game was in 1993
https://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Bristol%20Rovers/
Thank you. Always appreciate a good stat. I cant remember that game in 2012!
Thats a great site mate thanks for sharing very handy knowing previous meetings
Post by: trinityoap on December 01, 2024, 12:31:56 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 01, 2024, 07:22:06 PM
Tamworth home please.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 01, 2024, 07:29:58 PM
Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
It would be a half-and-two-quarters scarf for that one.
Post by: Clampy on December 01, 2024, 07:52:33 PM
Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
I would take that. Dont think we have played them in my lifetime
You must be very young then. I was there for an FA Cup game under McCleish.
Post by: Demitri_C on December 01, 2024, 07:57:01 PM
Bristol Rovers at home please. I’d buy a half-and-half scarf for that game
I would take that. Dont think we have played them in my lifetime
You must be very young then. I was there for an FA Cup game under McCleish.
Na just didnt remember playing them in my life time. 2012 was a long time ago
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 01, 2024, 08:03:10 PM
When we played them at their place in the League Cup in 1970 we were a few minutes late getting in. It was packed but we saw an oddly vacant spot right down the front. We made our way there and spent the rest of the game standing in four inches of water. We got wet as well.
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Post by: rougegorge on December 01, 2024, 08:43:58 PM
So in that scenario, I would only have any confidence if we played one of the non-league sides or Harrogate or Morecambe. However, then we may well repeat a huge rotation in Round 4 anyway and then go out meekly.
Post by: Accent Guy on December 02, 2024, 05:31:19 AM
Given that we will play away games at Everton, Arsenal and Monaco all within 10 days or so of the FA Cup game, someone at the club will decide it's a good idea to rotate nearly all the players. Also we won't have signed anyone either.
So in that scenario, I would only have any confidence if we played one of the non-league sides or Harrogate or Morecambe. However, then we may well repeat a huge rotation in Round 4 anyway and then go out meekly.
I honestly don't think it matters who we get as we will play the un-match fit, un-harmonised squad players.
This is where the Sky 6 benefit from having a vastly superior income. They can be shit for a few years and still afford to spend hundreds of million on squad players which they can use to win cups or play in Europe (Chelsea). Whilst we are selling our record signing and replacing him with an academy player from the Championship.
Grrrrr..
Anyway, let's have a home tie please.
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 02, 2024, 07:13:10 AM
Post by: Ads on December 02, 2024, 07:22:18 AM
Post by: Pete3206 on December 02, 2024, 09:45:01 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 02, 2024, 09:46:18 AM
Hope we lose?It was a bit tongue in cheek,
But I know we are not going to try to win it, so we might as well get it over with.
Post by: Rigadon on December 02, 2024, 09:51:18 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 02, 2024, 09:54:17 AM
As it stands form-wise, if we get a potential banana skin lower league opponent, it will be televised.Worse than an OT Anfield WHL wank fest?
Post by: Rigadon on December 02, 2024, 10:13:16 AM
As it stands form-wise, if we get a potential banana skin lower league opponent, it will be televised.Worse than an OT Anfield WHL wank fest?
Actually, that's a good point! Shudder.
Post by: BC Villain on December 02, 2024, 12:15:36 PM
I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
I don't because the reality is we will not be at full strength and that always opens a window of opportunity for the opposition.
Emery's hand will be forced if we get drawn against them. If he treats it as a nuisance and fields a weaker side that gets beaten, the (admittedly quiet at the moment) calls for his departure will get louder.
Post by: Rigadon on December 02, 2024, 12:22:45 PM
I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
I don't because the reality is we will not be at full strength and that always opens a window of opportunity for the opposition.
Emery's hand will be forced if we get drawn against them. If he treats it as a nuisance and fields a weaker side that gets beaten, the (admittedly quiet at the moment) calls for his departure will get louder.
Louder? You mean there are 'audible' calls now?
Post by: AV82EC on December 02, 2024, 12:26:38 PM
I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
I don't because the reality is we will not be at full strength and that always opens a window of opportunity for the opposition.
Emery's hand will be forced if we get drawn against them. If he treats it as a nuisance and fields a weaker side that gets beaten, the (admittedly quiet at the moment) calls for his departure will get louder.
Louder? You mean there are 'audible' calls now?
There aren’t any calls at all, but people are quite rightly questioning what the Manager is doing to rectify the current poor run of results. However it’s not completely out of character for BC Villan to take the most negatively rhetorical flourish to amplify his point.
Post by: Des Little on December 02, 2024, 12:26:47 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 12:40:59 PM
Louder? You mean there are 'audible' calls now?
Yes, you can hear them clearly in Small Heath.
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 02, 2024, 12:45:53 PM
So quiet I have not heard even 1?I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
I don't because the reality is we will not be at full strength and that always opens a window of opportunity for the opposition.
Emery's hand will be forced if we get drawn against them. If he treats it as a nuisance and fields a weaker side that gets beaten, the (admittedly quiet at the moment) calls for his departure will get louder.
Post by: Drummond on December 02, 2024, 12:55:49 PM
Post by: Risso on December 02, 2024, 01:00:35 PM
Someone on the BBC Sport feed yesterday was talking about this team being the worst he's seen as a Villa fan. I mean, FFS.
He might just be a very eloquent 3 year old.
Post by: malckennedy on December 02, 2024, 01:10:28 PM
So quiet I have not heard even 1?I want to draw the Rags and destroy them.
I don't because the reality is we will not be at full strength and that always opens a window of opportunity for the opposition.
Emery's hand will be forced if we get drawn against them. If he treats it as a nuisance and fields a weaker side that gets beaten, the (admittedly quiet at the moment) calls for his departure will get louder.
Maybe he means that he personally is calling quietly for UE’s departure but would raise the volume of his personal calls if this were to happen?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 02:19:13 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on December 02, 2024, 03:13:36 PM
Post by: Risso on December 02, 2024, 03:37:04 PM
100% we will get Small Heath this year.
Well, about 1.5% to be slightly more accurate.
Post by: Demitri_C on December 02, 2024, 04:22:25 PM
100% we will get Small Heath this year.
If we do you know it would be rigged as they will famcy a upset there. There is losing but losing to blose in league one. That would never be lived down.
Would rather never play the unwashed ever again
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 04:27:04 PM
Post by: trinityoap on December 02, 2024, 04:40:10 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 02, 2024, 04:42:28 PM
A nice, easy home draw to lift the mood a bit wouldn't go amiss.
The last nice, easy home FA Cup tie I went to was possibly the worst result in our history and did little to lift my mood.
If we end up finding ourselves in the Champions League play-off round, I'm not sure there's a fixture we could have that wouldn't have me thinking we'd have half an eye on chucking it.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 04:42:50 PM
Post by: Mister E on December 02, 2024, 04:49:22 PM
I want Doncaster away as they’re my local team now.Donnie's not that close to Solihull ...
Post by: Rotterdam on December 02, 2024, 05:11:42 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 05:17:53 PM
I want Doncaster away as they’re my local team now.
Whereabouts Kippax. Anywhere near the delightful town of Gainsborough?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 02, 2024, 05:18:47 PM
Quote
Aston Villa enter this season's Emirates FA Cup at the third round stage, and are set to discover their opponents in the draw on Monday evening.
The historic competition is in its 144th year, with Villa hoping to add a seventh trophy to their cabinet, having last made the final in 2015.
Probably not including 1895 ! More carelessness ! >:( >:( >:(
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/december/02/all-you-need-to-know-on-fa-cup-third-round-draw/
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 06:27:35 PM
I want Doncaster away as they’re my local team now.
Whereabouts Kippax. Anywhere near the delightful town of Gainsborough?
No Hatfield.
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 06:32:07 PM
I want Doncaster away as they’re my local team now.
Whereabouts Kippax. Anywhere near the delightful town of Gainsborough?
No Hatfield.
A mere 8hr walk Kippax. Fair warning.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 06:52:24 PM
Post by: Risso on December 02, 2024, 06:54:40 PM
Haha. Everyone welcome. What time does the draw start?
7pm, BBC2.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 06:56:20 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 02, 2024, 07:00:42 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:01:08 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 07:01:22 PM
Haha. Everyone welcome. What time does the draw start?
7pm, BBC2.
Yay, it's Kelly Somers. Nay, it's at TTOS.
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:03:51 PM
Now it's a shrug and a resignation that we'll put out a weakened team and find a new way of humiliating ourselves.
Post by: tomd2103 on December 02, 2024, 07:04:14 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 02, 2024, 07:04:27 PM
Post by: Clampy on December 02, 2024, 07:05:01 PM
Post by: Nev on December 02, 2024, 07:05:07 PM
Bet we get them again.
Post by: The Edge on December 02, 2024, 07:05:29 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 07:05:31 PM
Oh, how I used to love this draw. Then the anticipation. The dream that this really was our year.
Yeah, it was much better before they started screening the draw on MUTV.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:05:54 PM
Post by: luke95 on December 02, 2024, 07:06:47 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 02, 2024, 07:06:53 PM
I'll try not to make a warmed balls joke if we get Manure away!
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 02, 2024, 07:07:34 PM
Post by: Clampy on December 02, 2024, 07:07:42 PM
Post by: Risso on December 02, 2024, 07:07:47 PM
Oh, how I used to love this draw. Then the anticipation. The dream that this really was our year.
Yeah, it was much better before they started screening the draw on MUTV.
Just about to say similar. Fucking hell, clip of Man U winning it, interview with their scorer from 1990, interview with Amorim, then Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin (the latter introduced as former Man U player), all inside the first 5 minutes. Anybody care to guess which 3rd round side the Beeb will be showing?
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:07:54 PM
Post by: Nev on December 02, 2024, 07:09:15 PM
Post by: martin o`who?? on December 02, 2024, 07:11:58 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:12:25 PM
Post by: AV82EC on December 02, 2024, 07:13:31 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:14:04 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:14:07 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:14:26 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:14:29 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:15:14 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:15:48 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:16:27 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:16:58 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:17:14 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:17:18 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:17:20 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:17:46 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 07:18:06 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 07:18:35 PM
Liverpool home shocker. Accrington
Accrington Stanley, who are they?
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:18:46 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:18:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:19:07 PM
Post by: malckennedy on December 02, 2024, 07:19:11 PM
Villa at home to West Ham
Round 4 here we come. Home draw against middling PL team is a decent draw.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:19:17 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:19:54 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 07:20:15 PM
Liverpool home shocker. Accrington
Accrington Stanley, who are they?
That's right.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:20:26 PM
Post by: Clampy on December 02, 2024, 07:20:48 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:20:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:20:59 PM
Villa at home to West Ham
Round 4 here we come. Home draw against middling PL team is a decent draw.
Yep, like Crystal Palace or Everton.
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:21:12 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 02, 2024, 07:21:40 PM
:'(Villa at home to West Ham
Round 4 here we come. Home draw against middling PL team is a decent draw.
Yep, like Crystal Palace or Everton.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:21:57 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:22:53 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:23:21 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:23:26 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 02, 2024, 07:23:55 PM
Tamworth to ensure another trophy-less season for Spurs.I do hope so! ;)
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:24:01 PM
Post by: Nev on December 02, 2024, 07:25:07 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 07:25:26 PM
Rags at home Lincoln. Big league 1 clash.
C'mon the Imps!!
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 02, 2024, 07:25:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:26:44 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 07:26:52 PM
Post by: manic-road on December 02, 2024, 07:27:21 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 02, 2024, 07:28:00 PM
Will we be televised? I mean, I wouldn't watch it as a neutral but the TV companies might see all Prem match as attractive.
They usually do. I hope they don’t.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:28:27 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 07:29:46 PM
Some cracking games in the draw, Salford, Accrington, Tamworth and Harrogate will be in dreamland.There's your televised games. Of course the execs won't be able to resist Arsenal-Man Utd.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:29:55 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 07:30:15 PM
Traditional incredibly easy Chelsea home draw.
It does seem that way.
*No doubt someone will have the stats to show that it's not the case.
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:32:44 PM
West Ham play the following Tuesday so our game won't be on Sunday (or Monday).Friday night possibly
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:36:04 PM
https://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=189702&start=60
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:36:51 PM
Traditional incredibly easy Chelsea home draw.
It does seem that way.
*No doubt someone will have the stats to show that it's not the case.
2025 Morecambe (h)
2024 Preston (h)
2023 Man City (a)
2022 Chesterfield (h)
2021 Morecambe (h)
2020 Forest (h)
2019 Forest (h)
2018 Norwich (h)
2017 Peterborough (h)
2016 Scụnthorpe (h)
2015 Watford (h)
So in the last eleven years they've played one FA Cup Third Round away game and one against a team in the top flight.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 02, 2024, 07:37:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:37:39 PM
West Ham play the following Tuesday so our game won't be on Sunday (or Monday).Friday night possibly
Not possible, as stated. I'm busy that day.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 02, 2024, 07:37:50 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 02, 2024, 07:37:52 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 07:38:08 PM
If it’s any consolation they’re not looking forward to it either.
https://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=189702&start=60
Bless them. How little they know.
Post by: Beard82 on December 02, 2024, 07:38:16 PM
At least going out in an "All Premier League Clash" has more respect than some of them.
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 07:39:03 PM
We'll be on the telly.Hope not , its a pretty dull tie
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:40:12 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 07:43:52 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 02, 2024, 07:45:49 PM
1 Southampton v Swansea City
2 Arsenal v Manchester United
3 Exeter City v Oxford United
4 Leyton Orient v Derby County
5 Reading v Burnley
6 Aston Villa v West Ham United
7 Norwich City v Brighton & Hove Albion
8 Manchester City v Salford City
9 Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge
10 Liverpool v Accrington Stanley
11 Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
12 Preston North End v Charlton Athletic
13 Chelsea v Morecambe
14 Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
15 AFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion
16 Mansfield Town v Wigan Athletic
17 Tamworth v Tottenham Hotspur
18 Hull City v Doncaster Rovers
19 Sunderland v Stoke City
20 Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers
21 Brentford v Plymouth Argyle
22 Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday
23 Newcastle United v Bromley
24 Everton v Peterborough United
25 Wycombe Wanderers v Portsmouth
26 Birmingham City v Lincoln City
27 Dirty Leeds v Harrogate Town
28 Nottingham Forest v Luton Town
29 Sheffield United v Cardiff City
30 Ipswich Town v Bristol Rovers
31 Fulham v Watford
32 Crystal Palace v Stockport County
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2024, 07:46:59 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 02, 2024, 07:56:27 PM
A few all prem ties - Stops it looking fixed
Plenty of big teams against minows - ensures big teams make it to the later rounds
One "big" tie with 2 sky 6 teams facing off.
Post by: The Edge on December 02, 2024, 07:57:14 PM
The Gimps v The Imps it is then.Rags at home Lincoln. Big league 1 clash.
C'mon the Imps!!
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 02, 2024, 07:57:50 PM
The poll is set up to allow vote changes.
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 02, 2024, 08:01:20 PM
Rags at home Lincoln. Big league 1 clash.
C'mon the Imps!!
La Bluenose is pleased with that. We're up at my folks that weekend so I know where we'll be (I am assuming the two ties will not be played simultaneously
Post by: The Edge on December 02, 2024, 08:02:34 PM
Its the normal formaleIs this tongue in cheek? I hope so because it would be pretty difficult to fix it when you can literally see them drawing the balls out of a glass bowl.
A few all prem ties - Stops it looking fixed
Plenty of big teams against minows - ensures big teams make it to the later rounds
One "big" tie with 2 sky 6 teams facing off.
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 02, 2024, 08:07:09 PM
Rags at home Lincoln. Big league 1 clash.
C'mon the Imps!!
La Bluenose is pleased with that. We're up at my folks that weekend so I know where we'll be (I am assuming the two ties will not be played simultaneously
I don't know how you do it Martyn.
Post by: Villa Lew on December 02, 2024, 08:08:37 PM
Post by: Beard82 on December 02, 2024, 08:12:16 PM
Wake up Sheeple! A mate of mine down the pub explained it to me - the balls have no numbers on them - they super impose them on after the draw. There just reading from a script.Its the normal formaleIs this tongue in cheek? I hope so because it would be pretty difficult to fix it when you can literally see them drawing the balls out of a glass bowl.
A few all prem ties - Stops it looking fixed
Plenty of big teams against minows - ensures big teams make it to the later rounds
One "big" tie with 2 sky 6 teams facing off.
Post by: The Edge on December 02, 2024, 08:15:08 PM
Is that you Flat Earth Dave?Wake up Sheeple! A mate of mine down the pub explained it to me - the balls have no numbers on them - they super impose them on after the draw. There just reading from a script.Its the normal formaleIs this tongue in cheek? I hope so because it would be pretty difficult to fix it when you can literally see them drawing the balls out of a glass bowl.
A few all prem ties - Stops it looking fixed
Plenty of big teams against minows - ensures big teams make it to the later rounds
One "big" tie with 2 sky 6 teams facing off.
Post by: Villa Lew on December 02, 2024, 08:17:51 PM
West Ham play the following Tuesday so our game won't be on Sunday (or Monday).Friday night possibly
Could even be Thursday night.
Post by: Skerra on December 02, 2024, 08:19:11 PM
Wonder if Heck thinks it’s such a big draw that a £100 for general admission would be a reasonable price for tickets?
Post by: Beard82 on December 02, 2024, 08:19:15 PM
Mock all you like - but he's in the know. He told me the queen had died 18 months before they actually announced it.Is that you Flat Earth Dave?Wake up Sheeple! A mate of mine down the pub explained it to me - the balls have no numbers on them - they super impose them on after the draw. There just reading from a script.Its the normal formaleIs this tongue in cheek? I hope so because it would be pretty difficult to fix it when you can literally see them drawing the balls out of a glass bowl.
A few all prem ties - Stops it looking fixed
Plenty of big teams against minows - ensures big teams make it to the later rounds
One "big" tie with 2 sky 6 teams facing off.
Post by: The Edge on December 02, 2024, 08:20:51 PM
That's some good itk.Mock all you like - but he's in the know. He told me the queen had died 18 months before they actually announced it.Is that you Flat Earth Dave?Wake up Sheeple! A mate of mine down the pub explained it to me - the balls have no numbers on them - they super impose them on after the draw. There just reading from a script.Its the normal formaleIs this tongue in cheek? I hope so because it would be pretty difficult to fix it when you can literally see them drawing the balls out of a glass bowl.
A few all prem ties - Stops it looking fixed
Plenty of big teams against minows - ensures big teams make it to the later rounds
One "big" tie with 2 sky 6 teams facing off.
Post by: PeterWithe on December 02, 2024, 08:24:25 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 02, 2024, 08:28:43 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 02, 2024, 08:50:40 PM
Rags at home Lincoln. Big league 1 clash.
C'mon the Imps!!
La Bluenose is pleased with that. We're up at my folks that weekend so I know where we'll be (I am assuming the two ties will not be played simultaneously
I don't know how you do it Martyn.
Inoculations and facemask
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 02, 2024, 08:51:48 PM
Post by: john e on December 02, 2024, 08:52:36 PM
Wow, just found out that we haven't played West Ham in the FA Cup since *that* quarter-final...
Yeah that was an adventure
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 02, 2024, 08:58:01 PM
Has anyone done the funny voiced 'Accrington Stanley' joke?
I did in the voice of Gore Vidal. It didn't seem as funny.
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 09:00:26 PM
bit lively behind the goalWow, just found out that we haven't played West Ham in the FA Cup since *that* quarter-final...
Yeah that was an adventure
Post by: TopDeck113 on December 02, 2024, 09:37:51 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 02, 2024, 09:53:10 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/570453.stm
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on December 02, 2024, 10:00:02 PM
Post by: lovejoy on December 02, 2024, 11:15:36 PM
To be honest - Ive got to the point that I think we'll contrive to lose whoever we play.
At least going out in an "All Premier League Clash" has more respect than some of them.
Agreed, from Unai’s perspective it’s a good draw. No shame in going out to that lot.
Post by: VillaTim on December 02, 2024, 11:18:42 PM
Post by: Mister E on December 03, 2024, 09:25:29 AM
Post by: levico on December 03, 2024, 08:04:45 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 03, 2024, 09:35:23 PM
Actually that’s not a bad draw for us. The fact that it’s not a lower league side will hopefully prevent a hugely weakened side being put out. Also the players will feel optimistic about beating WHU given the right level of effort.The strength of their team
Will depend on where they are in the table by then and who is the manager.
We will not be at full strength.
Post by: Clampy on December 06, 2024, 11:06:14 AM
Post by: Ads on December 06, 2024, 11:06:37 AM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 06, 2024, 11:09:09 AM
Wow, just found out that we haven't played West Ham in the FA Cup since *that* quarter-final...
Yeah that was an adventure
Never a penalty.
The Met certainly did a good job that day, just stood there and watched and then piled in and only nicked away fans.
Post by: London Villan on December 06, 2024, 11:20:54 AM
On TV
Friday night
After Christmas
Our recent cup record
Post by: amfy on December 06, 2024, 11:26:30 AM
I'll be sitting this one out at home &!will go & see the equally stunning PNE v Charlton the following day.
Post by: Drummond on December 06, 2024, 11:29:57 AM
At least it gives us a bit more time before Everton the Wednesday after...
Post by: Dave on December 06, 2024, 11:32:06 AM
Given some of the great ties that came out of the hat this time around, how on earth has this been chosen for TV?
They always go for all-Premier League ties, because it makes them feel like they're getting to do a live Premier League game.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 06, 2024, 11:33:23 AM
Post by: andyh on December 06, 2024, 11:33:56 AM
The West Ham game is on a Friday at 8pm.christ !!
The possibilty of going out of the FA Cup before it actually starts properly on '3rd round Saturday'
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2024, 12:10:08 PM
Are ITV after a tax-loss to start 2025 ?
EDIT ....probably as Dave says, ITV want to pretend they have Premier League football
Post by: Chris Smith on December 06, 2024, 12:17:39 PM
Post by: luke95 on December 06, 2024, 12:24:34 PM
Anymore than £25 for this now it's on telly & I won't be attending 👍
Post by: simon ward 50 on December 06, 2024, 12:28:45 PM
The West Ham game is on a Friday at 8pm.
Oh!
Empty seats?
Post by: Richard on December 06, 2024, 12:30:12 PM
Dear Mr Heck
Anymore than £25 for this now it's on telly & I won't be attending 👍
Didn't Villa promise the first FA Cup home tie this season would be 25 quid or is that just for season ticket holders?
Post by: Risso on December 06, 2024, 01:03:38 PM
The West Ham game is on a Friday at 8pm.
Oh!
Empty seats?
Lowest capacity for years I reckon, unless they reduce the prices to practically nothing.
Friday night, just after Christmas when everybody is skint, and to almost certainly see a makeshift team and a poor performance with a good chance of a defeat. No thank you!
Post by: Border villan on December 06, 2024, 01:04:31 PM
To tempt me Heck will have to cough up more than £25.00.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2024, 01:09:19 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 06, 2024, 01:13:10 PM
8pm ko
45 mins 1st half
4 mins added time
15 mins half time
45 mins 2nd half
6 mins added time
Match ends at 9:55pm.
Extra time?
Add on 5 mins coin toss etc.
15 mins 1st half
1 mins added time
5 mins half time
15 mins 2nd half
2 mins added time
Match ends at 10:38
Don't get me started on pens.
We're looking at finish at almost 11pm.
Good luck getting home if you're using public transport.
Post by: Nev on December 06, 2024, 01:19:00 PM
We'll be on the telly.
Told ya.
No matter how dull the prospect to football fans, the TV companies only see the PL aspect and will always choose a game like this, particularly commercial broadcasters. Choosing this over the Leeds V Harrogate tie is nonsense really.
Post by: Drummond on December 06, 2024, 01:28:52 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 06, 2024, 01:30:12 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 06, 2024, 01:36:05 PM
Post by: Tuscans on December 06, 2024, 01:51:57 PM
Roll up, roll up, now playing at a half empty stadium near you.Extra time has been scrapped until semi and finals.
8pm ko
45 mins 1st half
4 mins added time
15 mins half time
45 mins 2nd half
6 mins added time
Match ends at 9:55pm.
Extra time?
Add on 5 mins coin toss etc.
15 mins 1st half
1 mins added time
5 mins half time
15 mins 2nd half
2 mins added time
Match ends at 10:38
Don't get me started on pens.
We're looking at finish at almost 11pm.
Good luck getting home if you're using public transport.
Post by: Drummond on December 06, 2024, 02:23:02 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2024, 02:52:37 PM
Extra time has been scrapped until semi and finals.
Not according to Pravda
"Anyone can face anyone in this round, with an open draw containing no seeded teams or regionalised fixtures. FA Cup replays have also ceased this season, meaning each tie will be decided on the day, with extra-time and penalties if games are level after 90 minutes."
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/december/02/all-you-need-to-know-on-fa-cup-third-round-draw/
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 06, 2024, 02:54:50 PM
Post by: garyfouroaks on December 06, 2024, 03:53:03 PM
On a Friday night, 1500 tops.
The £85k bounty for televising the game represents a loss
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 06, 2024, 03:56:22 PM
The West Ham game is on a Friday at 8pm.christ !!
The possibilty of going out of the FA Cup before it actually starts properly on '3rd round Saturday'
We've gone out in November before. 1970/71 R1 Torquay(a) 3-1. 1971/72 R1 Southend (a) 1-0.
Strictly speaking, the earliest date in the season we have gone out was 15th November 1885. We beat Walsall Town 5-0 in R1, then lost in R2 away to Derby 2-0.
Admittedly the top clubs did start earlier then and it was not long after we got rather good at winning the thing.
Post by: VillaTim on December 06, 2024, 04:12:53 PM
You were sayingWest Ham play the following Tuesday so our game won't be on Sunday (or Monday).Friday night possibly
Not possible, as stated. I'm busy that day.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 06, 2024, 04:22:46 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 06, 2024, 05:13:54 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 06, 2024, 05:16:16 PM
Nearly as mental as choosing Falkirk vs Raith as one of the televised ties of the round in Scotland.
Post by: john e on December 06, 2024, 05:24:32 PM
I’d love to win the FA Cup probably more than anything but I’m not going to be bothered about going because they’re not bothered about playing it seriously, so I can’t be arsed just like the club
If we spawn our way through to the later rounds I’ll jump on the bandwagon, but recent cup history had taught me not to hold my breath
I’m really fucked of with it all so bollocks to em
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 06, 2024, 05:27:25 PM
Post by: Nev on December 06, 2024, 05:57:51 PM
On a saturday, West Ham would probably have brought around 4000.
On a Friday night, 1500 tops.
The £85k bounty for televising the game represents a loss
Nah, they'll sell out.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 06, 2024, 06:00:26 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 06, 2024, 08:33:18 PM
I might go to this if prices are reasonable as it's always handy for going out afterwards and great if we win
Post by: Demitri_C on December 09, 2024, 10:11:51 AM
I love friday night games at VP
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 09, 2024, 10:16:48 AM
We have been selected for tv coverage. 8pm friday night
I love friday night games at VP
Wasn’t this announced last week? Friday night is a shit time to be playing, especially those of us who rely on public transport to get back to London.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 09, 2024, 10:54:14 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 09, 2024, 12:18:34 PM
E.g myself. I usually will just stay up the nightWe have been selected for tv coverage. 8pm friday night
I love friday night games at VP
Wasn’t this announced last week? Friday night is a shit time to be playing, especially those of us who rely on public transport to get back to London.
Atmosphere usually good Friday night games and we usually do well on those games at VP
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 12:22:38 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 12:26:04 PM
On the plus side, we'll be the first team to make it into the 4th round.
No we won't. Three games on Thursday and one earlier kick off on Friday.
https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/dec/06/main-live-broadcast-selections-announced-for-emirates-fa-cup-third-round-20240512
Post by: lovejoy on December 09, 2024, 12:37:57 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 12:41:11 PM
Post by: Risso on December 09, 2024, 12:41:49 PM
edit - swore I typed 1-1 in the first place.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 12:47:09 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on December 09, 2024, 12:55:10 PM
Post by: Clampy on December 09, 2024, 01:03:41 PM
Didnt we play Millwall on a friday night in the cup not so long ago?
Yeah I was there. We lost and it was very grim.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 09, 2024, 01:39:07 PM
Didnt we play Millwall on a friday night in the cup not so long ago?
Yeah I was there. We lost and it was very grim.
Only took me 10 mins to get home though. When they eventually uncaged us.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 09, 2024, 01:51:46 PM
On the plus side, we'll be the first team to make it into the 4th round.
No we won't. Three games on Thursday and one earlier kick off on Friday.
https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/dec/06/main-live-broadcast-selections-announced-for-emirates-fa-cup-third-round-20240512
I'm aware of that, although those games were announced after my post. Thanks for the update though.
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2024, 02:15:02 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 02:33:49 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 09, 2024, 02:53:35 PM
A few have been moved due to teams not being able to play at the same time. Then there are staggered kick-offs due to overseas TV coverage.
The magic of the FA cup is still strong in er....where?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 09, 2024, 03:04:44 PM
1-1? Or is it a different Sheff Utd game that I've forgotten? Also, are witches particularly known for being poorly-endowed?
I think the phrase is usually ‘cold as a witches tit’.
Post by: Risso on December 09, 2024, 03:56:09 PM
1-1? Or is it a different Sheff Utd game that I've forgotten? Also, are witches particularly known for being poorly-endowed?
I think the phrase is usually ‘cold as a witches tit’.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Flatter%20than%20a%20witch%27s%20tit
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 04:00:49 PM
A few have been moved due to teams not being able to play at the same time. Then there are staggered kick-offs due to overseas TV coverage.
The magic of the FA cup is still strong in er....where?
You can't move for Lincoln City supporters in Turkmenistan.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 09, 2024, 04:05:40 PM
1-1? Or is it a different Sheff Utd game that I've forgotten? Also, are witches particularly known for being poorly-endowed?
I think the phrase is usually ‘cold as a witches tit’.
I always use it in that meaning, too, rather than Risso's 'flatter' alternative.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 04:08:45 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2024, 05:02:39 PM
I'm not sure I think it makes that much sense either way. I'd have thought witches' tits would be quite warm due to time spent around hot cauldrons and being burned at the stake. Even at the start of MacBeth, they're rarely depicted wearing jumpers or big coats, and that's set in Scotland.
If any new members are reading.....this is what you can expect from H&V ;D
Post by: VillaTim on December 09, 2024, 05:09:50 PM
Is that the night someone threw a bottle at Charles N'ZogbiaDidnt we play Millwall on a friday night in the cup not so long ago?
Yeah I was there. We lost and it was very grim.
Only took me 10 mins to get home though. When they eventually uncaged us.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on December 09, 2024, 07:39:44 PM
I remember the everton home game when we won 2-0 wesley and el ghazi that was electric on a Friday
Wasn’t that the first game back after being in the Championship, you’re right though, great atmosphere.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 07:41:39 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on December 09, 2024, 07:41:39 PM
A few have been moved due to teams not being able to play at the same time. Then there are staggered kick-offs due to overseas TV coverage.
The magic of the FA cup is still strong in er....where?
You can't move for Lincoln City supporters in Turkmenistan.
The Imps of Ashgabat.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2024, 07:42:32 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on December 09, 2024, 07:44:48 PM
Was that the Harry Potter film that had Gary Oldman in it?
Certainly sounds like it should be the latest book from Rowling!
Post by: Nev on December 09, 2024, 09:03:51 PM
I remember the everton home game when we won 2-0 wesley and el ghazi that was electric on a Friday
Wasn’t that the first game back after being in the Championship, you’re right though, great atmosphere.
It was, a beautifully warm Summers evening. The polar (!) opposite of a dreich Friday night in January.
Post by: VillaTim on December 09, 2024, 09:05:29 PM
It was also a bank holiday weekend which added to the magic of the occasionI remember the everton home game when we won 2-0 wesley and el ghazi that was electric on a Friday
Wasn’t that the first game back after being in the Championship, you’re right though, great atmosphere.
It was, a beautifully warm Summers evening. The polar (!) opposite of a dreich Friday night in January.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 12, 2024, 11:33:28 AM
In line with our previous announcement, adult tickets will be priced at £25, with over-66 and under-21 admission priced at £20. All under-18 tickets will be just £10.
In line with the FA Cup’s regulations, West Ham have exercised their right to 15 per cent of the stadium’s allocation, which at Villa Park amounts to 6,500 tickets. These tickets will be allocated across the usual away section of the
While this means a temporary displacement of season ticket holders in the
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 12, 2024, 12:06:17 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on December 12, 2024, 12:07:15 PM
Post by: AV82EC on December 12, 2024, 12:17:27 PM
Post by: darren woolley on December 12, 2024, 12:19:43 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 12, 2024, 12:38:35 PM
Interesting they don’t get the North anymore. Hopefully with Spammers near the Holte it’ll help the atmosphere.
I wonder if that change is due to the new GA+ offerings in the North Stand.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2024, 12:43:16 PM
Post by: andyh on December 12, 2024, 12:47:04 PM
Post by: Risso on December 12, 2024, 12:49:40 PM
I dont understand the wording......does it mean the whole of the upper tier is given over to west ham ?
Looks like it. Have we ever done that before?
Post by: London Villan on December 12, 2024, 12:59:47 PM
Post by: andyh on December 12, 2024, 01:22:01 PM
no, never.I dont understand the wording......does it mean the whole of the upper tier is given over to west ham ?
Looks like it. Have we ever done that before?
I'm well pissed off.
Post by: Hookeysmith on December 12, 2024, 01:31:25 PM
Seems sensible that there are no corporate seats in away section of the whole of the top tier of the witton stand
Post by: dalians umbrella on December 12, 2024, 01:33:53 PM
no, never.I dont understand the wording......does it mean the whole of the upper tier is given over to west ham ?
Looks like it. Have we ever done that before?
I'm well pissed off.
On the downside, I won't ever be attending an FA cup game again.
On the upside, this is evidence I won't be booted out of my seat completely in the near future to make way for corporate.
On the downside, by the time Heck has finished realigning the aisles, I will probably end up with a worse view.
Post by: ez on December 12, 2024, 01:42:27 PM
Post by: Richard on December 12, 2024, 01:56:08 PM
Post by: Border villan on December 12, 2024, 01:59:49 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2024, 02:16:27 PM
Post by: London Villan on December 12, 2024, 02:24:22 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2024, 02:31:01 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 12, 2024, 02:32:44 PM
Surprised West Ham think they will sell that many for a Friday night tv game in January.
In fairness they sold out a near 6k allocation for a Carabao R3 game played at Liverpool on a Wednesday night earlier in the season which was live on SKY.
https://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=180883&start=6680
Post by: dalians umbrella on December 12, 2024, 02:40:34 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Back then, the away fans were the ones at risk of having things thrown at them from above.
Now, it is the people who have spent £10K on a season ticket in the lower DE.
Post by: Accent Guy on December 12, 2024, 02:47:04 PM
So those of us in the Witton Lane lower will have roaming Cockernees above us. Sounds like a well thought out plan to me.
Happens at most grounds. Arsenal and Spurs fans are above the away ens. As are Wolves, Liverpool and many others.
I don't think we ever gave MU the whole Witton Lane, but I do remember us giving them half the lower plus the North stand.
Post by: Border villan on December 12, 2024, 02:55:04 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Back then, the away fans were the ones at risk of having things thrown at them from above.
Now, it is the people who have spent £10K on a season ticket in the lower DE.
Most of us, me included, have spent less than £1K on a season ticket. It’s only those in the new lounges and padded seats who have shelled out big money.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 12, 2024, 02:56:30 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on December 12, 2024, 02:59:35 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Back then, the away fans were the ones at risk of having things thrown at them from above.
Now, it is the people who have spent £10K on a season ticket in the lower DE.
Most of us, me included, have spent less than £1K on a season ticket. It’s only those in the new lounges and padded seats who have shelled out big money.
I wasn't accusing everyone in the lower DE of shelling out big money for their season tickets, just as I haven't in the upper DE. The point I was making is that people who have shelled out big money are now amongst those of risk of having things thrown on them.
Post by: dalians umbrella on December 12, 2024, 03:01:05 PM
Post by: LeeB on December 12, 2024, 03:09:41 PM
We had 6000 tickets at Stamford Bridge last January on a Friday night in the Cup and could have sold a lot more.
Yeah, a lot of people don't get a chance to go away in the league so games like these will get taken up.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 12, 2024, 03:13:04 PM
We had 6000 tickets at Stamford Bridge last January on a Friday night in the Cup and could have sold a lot more.
Yeah, a lot of people don't get a chance to go away in the league so games like these will get taken up.
Exactly - for many fans an away cup game with a decent allocation is their only chance of an away game. And it usually makes for a great atmosphere.
Post by: Accent Guy on December 12, 2024, 03:16:17 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Half the lower and the whole NS. That fateful 2-3 game. I can never recall MU fans going all the way up the Holte. I'm sure that's never happened.
Post by: Ads on December 12, 2024, 03:18:16 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2024, 03:20:20 PM
So those of us in the Witton Lane lower will have roaming Cockernees above us. Sounds like a well thought out plan to me.
They'll tarp off the first few rows and probably doe the some for the section nearest the Holtey End
Post by: Accent Guy on December 12, 2024, 03:20:36 PM
They didn't have the entire North, it was just the usual lower North (as was) and lower Witton extended beyond the away end.
They didn't have the entire lower Witton though. I'm sure of that.
Think we gave them the entire NS the next year when we lost 1-2 and gave them none of the Witton.
Post by: LeeB on December 12, 2024, 03:22:04 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Half the lower and the whole NS. That fateful 2-3 game. I can never recall MU fans going all the way up the Holte. I'm sure that's never happened.
They had the whole original one tier Witton and the seats behind the goal in the League Cup in 1992, 10k in total. Liverpool had the same area in the FA Cup in 1988 but it was still terraced then so more like 12k.
Post by: Accent Guy on December 12, 2024, 03:25:03 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Half the lower and the whole NS. That fateful 2-3 game. I can never recall MU fans going all the way up the Holte. I'm sure that's never happened.
They had the whole original one tier Witton and the seats behind the goal in the League Cup in 1992, 10k in total. Liverpool had the same area in the FA Cup in 1988 but it was still terraced then so more like 12k.
The 1-0 when Deano scored? I was at that in the Holte. Don't recall them having the whole Witton though. I would have been right next to them in the right side of the HE.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on December 12, 2024, 03:25:36 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 12, 2024, 03:26:05 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 12, 2024, 06:35:57 PM
Part-time fan that I am these days, I should be going to this one. Hope we play some first teamers to have a shot at going through.
Don't read the preceding pages if you want your Xmas pressie to be a surprise.
Post by: dalians umbrella on December 12, 2024, 10:29:02 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 13, 2024, 12:23:41 AM
Somebody has made a good point on X that Villa fans and West Ham fans will be queueing side by side to get into the DE stand as the turnstiles alternate between upper and lower tier access.A chance for us to get revenge for April 1976 and March 1980 ;)
Post by: andyh on December 13, 2024, 09:48:26 AM
Didn’t Port Vale have the entire Witton Lane and Lower North? 12,000 tickets in the days when home teams had to give up 25% of their capacity to away away fans?We moved across to the WL upper when it opened.
We have never had to give up our seats before.
Post by: London Villan on December 13, 2024, 10:00:20 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 13, 2024, 10:04:44 AM
Didn’t Port Vale have the entire Witton Lane and Lower North? 12,000 tickets in the days when home teams had to give up 25% of their capacity to away away fans?We moved across to the WL upper when it opened.
We have never had to give up our seats before.
This was 1990
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 13, 2024, 10:06:33 AM
We played Vale in 1990, 36k in Villa Park and then again in 2006 with only 30k there. I can't imagine with either of those there were 12000 Vale fans?
I’m pretty sure they brought 12000 in 1990. My memories are of it pissing down, Stuart Gray scoring a wonderful free kick and Port Vale fans
Post by: London Villan on December 13, 2024, 11:46:42 AM
Post by: LeeB on December 13, 2024, 11:58:24 AM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Half the lower and the whole NS. That fateful 2-3 game. I can never recall MU fans going all the way up the Holte. I'm sure that's never happened.
They had the whole original one tier Witton and the seats behind the goal in the League Cup in 1992, 10k in total. Liverpool had the same area in the FA Cup in 1988 but it was still terraced then so more like 12k.
The 1-0 when Deano scored? I was at that in the Holte. Don't recall them having the whole Witton though. I would have been right next to them in the right side of the HE.
Yes, you may not recall but they did.
Post by: rob_bridge on December 13, 2024, 12:00:03 PM
We played Vale in 1990, 36k in Villa Park and then again in 2006 with only 30k there. I can't imagine with either of those there were 12000 Vale fans?
I’m pretty sure they brought 12000 in 1990. My memories are of it pissing down, Stuart Gray scoring a wonderful free kick and Port Vale fans
They brought about 6k in 2006, embers of the O'Leary reign. Pretty noisy too.
Post by: rob_bridge on December 13, 2024, 12:02:58 PM
I remember us giving the whole Witton Lane to Man U at least once.
Lower Tier
Half the lower and the whole NS. That fateful 2-3 game. I can never recall MU fans going all the way up the Holte. I'm sure that's never happened.
They had the whole original one tier Witton and the seats behind the goal in the League Cup in 1992, 10k in total. Liverpool had the same area in the FA Cup in 1988 but it was still terraced then so more like 12k.
The 1-0 when Deano scored? I was at that in the Holte. Don't recall them having the whole Witton though. I would have been right next to them in the right side of the HE.
Yes, you may not recall but they did.
Did Liverpool have the whole Witton that day? The 47k day but seemed a lot more. We Villa fans in the North Stand?
Post by: LeeB on December 13, 2024, 12:03:54 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on December 13, 2024, 12:33:28 PM
Post by: London Villan on December 13, 2024, 12:55:47 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 16, 2024, 08:54:36 PM
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will only be used in the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup from the Fifth Round onwards.
It has been agreed that VAR will be utilised for every match in the Fifth Round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium, and will not be in operation for the Third and Fourth Rounds.
Cue arguments, cock-ups, recriminations and "controversy."
Post by: VillaTim on December 16, 2024, 08:58:10 PM
Ahh just realised the other reason for the change in the away fan seats is the amount of GA+ in the North Stand now. There is hardly any in the Upper Witton Lane - no doubt they will block off the front 4 or 5 rows too - as they do when Villa fans are above the away fans.The Essex boys will enjoy the tight concourse up there . Assume they will sell out no problem .
Post by: Martyn Smith on December 16, 2024, 11:33:13 PM
We played Vale in 1990, 36k in Villa Park and then again in 2006 with only 30k there. I can't imagine with either of those there were 12000 Vale fans?
I’m pretty sure they brought 12000 in 1990. My memories are of it pissing down, Stuart Gray scoring a wonderful free kick and Port Vale fans
They brought about 6k in 2006, embers of the O'Leary reign. Pretty noisy too.
Stood in The Holte for '90 (ahh). Still don't think I've attended a more purely one sided game since. We were singing Spinky, give us a wave! as the poor sod stood in front of his North Stand goal, getting drenched with not a thing to do. I remember him sprinting and shaking himself around his area on one occasion just to try and get warm and dry...
Post by: VillaTim on December 16, 2024, 11:35:20 PM
Post by: jon collett on December 17, 2024, 04:08:17 PM
Presumably to increase the attendance?
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 17, 2024, 04:12:48 PM
Looks like they have made it the 150th Anniversary Match. (even though its in the 151st year)
Presumably to increase the attendance?
Bloody hell. Unbelievable.
Post by: Gareth on December 17, 2024, 04:18:22 PM
Does feel a bit grubby that they are clearly using an anniversary celebration as a ticket selling thing rather than a celebration
Post by: London Villan on December 17, 2024, 04:18:57 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 17, 2024, 04:21:22 PM
Looks like they have made it the 150th Anniversary Match. (even though its in the 151st year)
At least it's a winnable game. For our Centenary Match we played a friendly against
Post by: Lucky Eddie on December 17, 2024, 04:29:21 PM
Not pleased.
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 17, 2024, 04:33:28 PM
Post by: London Villan on December 17, 2024, 04:35:28 PM
Post by: MalcolmP on December 17, 2024, 04:35:43 PM
I see this a bribery and rate it close to the hospital beds appeal in the 90's.it's a f***ing disgrace. Friday night, non league game, low attendance expected, not a full strength team, on tv. ALL FOR SCREWING THE LOYAL FANS AGAIN. Where will all the corporate fans and non loyal fans be when we are back in the championship? 61 years a supporter but seriously thinking of giving up until Heck gets a better offer elsewhere, I'm sure he would jump ship if he was offered an extra dollar. Fuming.
Not pleased.
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 17, 2024, 04:36:43 PM
Might as well change the badge then.
Not again. FFS
Post by: VillaTim on December 17, 2024, 04:37:50 PM
Post by: jon collett on December 17, 2024, 04:41:21 PM
Might as well change the badge then.
Not again. FFS
Its a bit weird to tell the world you were formed in 1874 then hold a 150th anniversary celebration in 2025. Whenever the first recorded match was.
Post by: London Villan on December 17, 2024, 04:41:50 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 17, 2024, 04:42:24 PM
150th anniversary of our first recorded match though.
Whilst this is true, we’ve got 3 other home games in January, including a Champions League game against Celtic. A Friday night reserve game seems like a weird way of celebrating.
Post by: London Villan on December 17, 2024, 04:44:19 PM
Post by: frank on December 17, 2024, 04:45:26 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 17, 2024, 04:50:06 PM
Post by: Drummond on December 17, 2024, 04:55:10 PM
Post by: The Moose on December 17, 2024, 04:55:56 PM
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on December 17, 2024, 05:00:30 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 17, 2024, 05:02:37 PM
I reckon a replica kit of our first game ...
With an added dose of consumption to really recreate that Victorian atmosphere.
Post by: frank black on December 17, 2024, 05:18:18 PM
I won't be attending, but why choose a match where there will be 6k-7k opposition fans, instead of more of our own support?
Because we’ve only sold 7k seats ourselves?, it is somewhat perplexing as decisions go.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 17, 2024, 05:34:09 PM
Post by: andyh on December 17, 2024, 05:36:16 PM
To accept that we are seeing the club move away from the corner shop mentality of Doug, from the plaything mentality of Lerner and Xia , and into a world we were are run professionally. Where we want to play with the big boys, and where we can command our rightful place at the top of the tree.
But now, I have to accept that he is actually a money grabbing, opportunistic, ruthless operator who cares nothing about the loyalty and longevity of the fan base, but is only interested in one thing.
The bottom line.
He has alienated so much of the fan base, but to be totally oblivious to the implications, the frustration and the anger he is causing, goes beyond the pale.
To now resort to what is, in effect, blackmail to sell tickets, is odious and unforgivable.
And for the record, no. I’m not going.
Only about the 5th home game in over 45 years I will have missed, but, they chose to displace me, so fuck it.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 17, 2024, 05:38:27 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 17, 2024, 05:58:56 PM
As logical as the first match of our 151st year, being played in front of a full house at 3pm on a Saturday?
I think Dave was being sarcastic
Post by: VillaTim on December 17, 2024, 06:11:22 PM
Post by: Gareth on December 17, 2024, 06:12:01 PM
Hopefully someone has a word with Unai and tells him it’s time to respect the FA Cup…it’ll be a damp squib if we get blasted 3-0 with Clownfeet in goal
Post by: Nev on December 17, 2024, 06:32:12 PM
Post by: Villan82 on December 17, 2024, 06:42:09 PM
This absolutely drips with cynical opportunism and I hope the place is half fucking empty.
he has outdone himself this time. It's almost funny how nakedly cynical this man is
Post by: Lky on December 17, 2024, 07:03:00 PM
Post by: Border villan on December 17, 2024, 07:21:56 PM
Looks like they keep extending the deadline for STH to renew; was 16th then 17th now 20th; only know cus i wanna buy but can't (well can but want other STH not renewed seats) as ST in upper Witton.
Sadly you won’t get the opportunity until the overpriced GA+ seats have sold.
Doubt that Heck will be announcing the meagre attendance.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on December 17, 2024, 07:28:45 PM
Looks like they have made it the 150th Anniversary Match. (even though its in the 151st year)
Presumably to increase the attendance?
Really?
Post by: VillaTim on December 17, 2024, 08:01:00 PM
This absolutely drips with cynical opportunism and I hope the place is half fucking empty.Don't worry , it will be
Post by: Drummond on December 17, 2024, 08:30:35 PM
It's the one thing I want us to win (I've seen the rest), but given the above, plus KO time, likely lack of commitment of the team and manager, plus this shite and brazen attempt at spinning more cash rather than doing a proper event, well fuck that.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 17, 2024, 08:36:29 PM
Fuck yourself Heck!!
Post by: VillaTim on December 17, 2024, 08:45:24 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on December 17, 2024, 08:52:58 PM
Friday night, just after Xmas , on TV, B team, boring opponents , why the fuck has that prick made this the 150th birthday party , what a clueless wanker
That’s exactly why. Some people who wouldn’t bother for those reasons might now because of the ‘celebration’. If it puts an extra few thousand on top of what will likely be a poor attendance otherwise it’s job done for Mr Heck.
Post by: VillaTim on December 17, 2024, 09:33:16 PM
If he's strategically done this he's a bigger ****** than I imagined . I hope they rethink this and do the 150th on a Prem game .Friday night, just after Xmas , on TV, B team, boring opponents , why the fuck has that prick made this the 150th birthday party , what a clueless wanker
That’s exactly why. Some people who wouldn’t bother for those reasons might now because of the ‘celebration’. If it puts an extra few thousand on top of what will likely be a poor attendance otherwise it’s job done for Mr Heck.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on December 17, 2024, 10:02:33 PM
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 17, 2024, 10:05:01 PM
If he's strategically done this he's a bigger ****** than I imagined . I hope they rethink this and do the 150th on a Prem game .Friday night, just after Xmas , on TV, B team, boring opponents , why the fuck has that prick made this the 150th birthday party , what a clueless wanker
That’s exactly why. Some people who wouldn’t bother for those reasons might now because of the ‘celebration’. If it puts an extra few thousand on top of what will likely be a poor attendance otherwise it’s job done for Mr Heck.
Not sure I understand, most those tickets are sold anyway to season ticket holders, so where does the extra revenue come from?
We could risk a more lucrative match later but its 50/50 whether we make it through.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 17, 2024, 10:07:33 PM
Post by: andyh on December 17, 2024, 10:10:20 PM
Heck and the commercial team haven’t got a fucking brain cell between them when it comes to understanding the fans.
Post by: Villan82 on December 17, 2024, 10:13:10 PM
A game celebrating what should be a momentous occasion, but will have close on 7,000 cockneys along the whole length of the stadium.
Heck and the commercial team haven’t got a fucking brain cell between them when it comes to understanding the fans.
I assumed it would be a league game in November 2024.
I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008. Arsenal had an anniversary kit for a season in about 2005-6 and Man utd played in an homage kit for Munich in 2008.
Choosing an FA Cup game does not strike me as particularly well 'planned' given that there is no guarantee the Villa will play a home FA cup tie in a season (based on the past decade!)
So pardon me Chris Heck, but I can see what you are doing here old chap!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on December 17, 2024, 10:26:24 PM
I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008
One of the matches which has made me most angry in the last 25 years.
Post by: astonvilla82 on December 17, 2024, 11:29:50 PM
“ Alongside the action on the pitch, supporters can enjoy exclusive promotions on food, drink, and retail, making this a truly unmissable occasion👍
Fuck yourself Heck!!
Post by: aj2k77 on December 17, 2024, 11:38:20 PM
Didn’t Port Vale have the entire Witton Lane and Lower North? 12,000 tickets in the days when home teams had to give up 25% of their capacity to away away fans?
They did, it's the game we won 5-0 in the pissing rain.
Post by: VillaTim on December 17, 2024, 11:39:22 PM
Heck go fuck yourself
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on December 17, 2024, 11:41:14 PM
If he's strategically done this he's a bigger ****** than I imagined . I hope they rethink this and do the 150th on a Prem game .Friday night, just after Xmas , on TV, B team, boring opponents , why the fuck has that prick made this the 150th birthday party , what a clueless wanker
That’s exactly why. Some people who wouldn’t bother for those reasons might now because of the ‘celebration’. If it puts an extra few thousand on top of what will likely be a poor attendance otherwise it’s job done for Mr Heck.
Not sure I understand, most those tickets are sold anyway to season ticket holders, so where does the extra revenue come from?
We could risk a more lucrative match later but its 50/50 whether we make it through.
As far as I know you don’t get a cup game included with your ST, you just get the opportunity to buy your seat before it goes down the categories, members then general sales etc. I would think quite a few wouldn’t perhaps bother due to the reasons Tim mentions. This smacks of bolting an extra on to try and get a few more through the turnstiles.
I don’t know how to quote several different quotes at once but I hadn’t even thought of the higher percentage of away fans being there as someone says above. Why not just do it for a league game? You would have thought it would have been pre designated before the season started, it may have been but I missed it and I’m doing the powers that be a disservice.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 17, 2024, 11:43:19 PM
Didn’t Port Vale have the entire Witton Lane and Lower North? 12,000 tickets in the days when home teams had to give up 25% of their capacity to away away fans?
They did, it's the game we won 5-0 in the pissing rain.
*6-0.
(Not sure why they couldn't be arsed to show the sixth).
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 18, 2024, 12:02:22 AM
I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008
One of the matches which has made me most angry in the last 25 years.
Leicester at home was even worse.
Anyway, me and the kids are going because its cheap, and if there’s a promotion on to make it so it’s not as dead as it otherwise might have been, like the Palace cup game, I’ll be happy.
I think of it like this. I’ve been to all the CL games, and the odd one in the league, and consider myself fortunate that I can go. My daughter tells me that she is one of only two kids in her class at school who’s parents are still together, and that some of the other kids are a bit envious when she tells them she’s been to the match. This is a game that I assume lots more families can afford to go to, it’s not a school night, tickets will be more easily available than usual, they can learn something about our history, and so can the viewers on terrestrial television. Whatever the motivation of Heck, all that seems positive to me.
I probably have a different feeling to most as it gives me a good excuse to book the Friday night off work, so it’s a win-win for me, as long as we erm… win.
Post by: BC Villain on December 18, 2024, 04:25:34 AM
This absolutely drips with cynical opportunism and I hope the place is half fucking empty.
No doubt it'll be half empty, but that's as much down to Emery's continued two-fingered salutes to cup competitions as it is Hecks money-grabbing mentality.
Post by: sid1964 on December 18, 2024, 06:11:14 AM
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 18, 2024, 06:42:54 AM
the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Where did you read that Sid? The honory board were acknowledged in the club PR blurb yesterday but nowhere was it mentioned that they were responsible for choosing the West Ham match.
Post by: Nev on December 18, 2024, 06:46:56 AM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
There is a board indeed but do you really think that people who are absolutely immersed in the club such as Mortimer, Taylor and Little were all happy with this? The whole thing feels like an afterthought once the ticket sales were apparent, backed up by the extension to the ST holders window.
An event like this should've been months in the planning, not announced on the back of a Cup Draw less than a month out from the game, and days after the date and time had been announced. In my mind the owners are just as culpable as Heck, and if it was backed by the three mentioned legends I would be very disappointed that they can't see why this looks so poor.
The obvious game would've been Celtic, something of a unique occasion, in the biggest competition we can compete in and with a lot potentially riding on it. That or a league game. But then they sell out don't they so no opportunity should be passed up in order to increase revenue, the price of everything, the value of nothing.
Post by: Lucky Eddie on December 18, 2024, 07:04:10 AM
Post by: Nunkin1965 on December 18, 2024, 07:08:12 AM
I've only.just dried out from that game.Didn’t Port Vale have the entire Witton Lane and Lower North? 12,000 tickets in the days when home teams had to give up 25% of their capacity to away away fans?
They did, it's the game we won 5-0 in the pissing rain.
*6-0.
(Not sure why they couldn't be arsed to show the sixth).
Sure it was £5 to get in aswell.
Post by: Gareth on December 18, 2024, 07:18:46 AM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
There is no way on earth that the 150 group had anything to do with this decision….this is 100% a club decision made purely for financial purposes. The 150 group are there for consultation on certain events and to use for publicity only.
Celebrations are supposed to be ‘warm and fuzzy’ events for fans not…
- a game that season ticket holders do not have included in season tickets
- a game where 6500 away fans will be out singing the home fans
- a game where several thousand season ticket holders won’t be in their own seats
It’s a cynical, grubby, tacky money grab with absolutely no sensible thought given and the responsibility for that lies with those execs in charge day to day and that is Heck and Hutton so I reserve the right to call them all the names under the sun…particularly as it’s by no means a one off.
Post by: VillaTim on December 18, 2024, 08:21:19 AM
Spurs 125th anniversary, was at the game , Monday night , we were 4-1 up taking the piss singing "happy birthday to you" .I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008
One of the matches which has made me most angry in the last 25 years.
Then MON bought Harewood on , 8 mins later 4-4 .
That was a long walk back to Seven Sisters
Post by: The Edge on December 18, 2024, 08:36:24 AM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!I doubt very much that this decision is anything to do with Mortimer, Taylor or Little. Heck's the kind of hard nosed American businessman that would be used to telling them what game had been chosen rather than asking them. I imagine they will keep schtum because they enjoy being part of the Villa family. This is a cynical ploy by Heck to get bums on seats when it would otherwise be a half arsed affair judging by our recent exits from the domestic competitions. A freezing cold Friday night when a lot of people will be feeling the financial pinch right after Xmas is not the kind of match to be doing this. As others have said there will be 7,000 cockneys in the ground who will have spent all day on the lash and it will be more like a piss take than a celebration of 150 years for our club. A shocking decision with zero thought process. It's our 150th year the actual date is irrelevant. It would have been much better to have it on the last home game of the season against Spurs on a nice sunny day with a full house. But Heck already knows that will be a sell out so he gains nothing. The clubs history being treated as a commercial venture to put a few more quid in the coffers instead of an historical event for Aston Villa Football Club is a new low from Mr Heck and in my view and he needs to go. Pronto. We need someone with his commercial acumen but also a sense of history and knows what it means to those of us who have followed in the foot steps of our ancestors down to Villa Park to pay homage to our heroes for 150 years.
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
Post by: Villan82 on December 18, 2024, 08:45:10 AM
Post by: The Edge on December 18, 2024, 08:46:31 AM
Spot on mate.Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
There is a board indeed but do you really think that people who are absolutely immersed in the club such as Mortimer, Taylor and Little were all happy with this? The whole thing feels like an afterthought once the ticket sales were apparent, backed up by the extension to the ST holders window.
An event like this should've been months in the planning, not announced on the back of a Cup Draw less than a month out from the game, and days after the date and time had been announced. In my mind the owners are just as culpable as Heck, and if it was backed by the three mentioned legends I would be very disappointed that they can't see why this looks so poor.
The obvious game would've been Celtic, something of a unique occasion, in the biggest competition we can compete in and with a lot potentially riding on it. That or a league game. But then they sell out don't they so no opportunity should be passed up in order to increase revenue, the price of everything, the value of nothing.
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 18, 2024, 09:08:05 AM
I do wonder though if this means that UE will now feel obliged to try and win it or will continue to focus on playing as many CL games ans possible and consolidating our mid table credentials.
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 18, 2024, 09:15:06 AM
Agree with the fact that this is a cynical attempt to extract more cash from us consumers.
I do wonder though if this means that UE will now feel obliged to try and win it or will continue to focus on playing as many CL games ans possible and consolidating our mid table credentials.
I think he’ll resign before he’s forced to change his priorities.
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 18, 2024, 09:20:33 AM
It won’t be good “ optics” though if they go full bullshit throttle in front of a TV audience FA Cup glamour Tie proud history bollocks and then play the reserves.Agree with the fact that this is a cynical attempt to extract more cash from us consumers.
I do wonder though if this means that UE will now feel obliged to try and win it or will continue to focus on playing as many CL games ans possible and consolidating our mid table credentials.
I think he’ll resign before he’s forced to change his priorities.
I have just seen the LinkedIn promotion which is very much in line with these thoughts.
All we do know is Heck could not care less.
Post by: Villan82 on December 18, 2024, 09:28:27 AM
It won’t be good “ optics” though if they go full bullshit throttle in front of a TV audience FA Cup glamour Tie proud history bollocks and then play the reserves.Agree with the fact that this is a cynical attempt to extract more cash from us consumers.
I do wonder though if this means that UE will now feel obliged to try and win it or will continue to focus on playing as many CL games ans possible and consolidating our mid table credentials.
I think he’ll resign before he’s forced to change his priorities.
I have just seen the LinkedIn promotion which is very much in line with these thoughts.
All we do know is Heck could not care less.
That's Heck's problem, not Unai's. Unai runs the team and Unai is responsible for most of the good things that have happened. The off the field stuff, including this decision, well...
Post by: LeeB on December 18, 2024, 09:28:38 AM
I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008
One of the matches which has made me most angry in the last 25 years.
I was watching that with a Spurs fan too.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on December 18, 2024, 09:33:39 AM
I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008
One of the matches which has made me most angry in the last 25 years.
I was watching that with a Spurs fan too.
I’ve still got the flag they gave to Villa fans. I was working with a Spurs fan at the time and I intended to take it into work the next day for him to give to his son but soon as I stepped into the office the fella started taking the piss over the result so I kept the flag. Still in the bottom of my wardrobe. That’ll learn him never to mess with me again.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 18, 2024, 11:23:02 AM
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Post by: Demitri_C on December 18, 2024, 01:00:30 PM
I mean, Spurs had an anniversary strip for a league game against us in 2008
One of the matches which has made me most angry in the last 25 years.
I was watching that with a Spurs fan too.
So was i. its hard to forget we actually drew the game as it felt like a loss. Harewood single handingly gave spurs the help they needed.
He was a absolute joke in that game
Post by: LeeB on December 18, 2024, 01:18:38 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 18, 2024, 01:36:24 PM
Knows the league.
Doesn't require any actual scouting.
Might not be any good.
Ticks all the O'Neill boxes.
Post by: Demitri_C on December 18, 2024, 02:35:46 PM
He was a joke signing, full stop.
Completely agree. Why the fuck MON signed him woll never know. Never forgive him for that game.
Post by: frank on December 18, 2024, 02:38:51 PM
As we left the ground after losing a 3-goal lead, Spurs fans mocked us with "4-1 and you f*cked it up." The following season, after we'd won 1-0, our fans chanted "0-0 and you f*cked it up"
So was i. its hard to forget we actually drew the game as it felt like a loss. Harewood single handingly gave spurs the help they needed.
He was a absolute joke in that game
Post by: Dave P on December 18, 2024, 03:58:33 PM
British.
Knows the league.
Doesn't require any actual scouting.
Might not be any good.
Ticks all the O'Neill boxes.
See also
Sidwell, S
Warnock, S
Young, L
Collins, J
Heskey, E
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 18, 2024, 05:28:05 PM
I seem to remember their defender Neil Aspin doing his best to cripple David Platt at one point. It was also Adrian Heath's last game for us when he came on for Ian Olney.Didn’t Port Vale have the entire Witton Lane and Lower North? 12,000 tickets in the days when home teams had to give up 25% of their capacity to away away fans?
They did, it's the game we won 5-0 in the pissing rain.
*6-0.
(Not sure why they couldn't be arsed to show the sixth).
Post by: HolteL4 on December 18, 2024, 05:28:19 PM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 18, 2024, 07:59:39 PM
If he's strategically done this he's a bigger ****** than I imagined . I hope they rethink this and do the 150th on a Prem game .Friday night, just after Xmas , on TV, B team, boring opponents , why the fuck has that prick made this the 150th birthday party , what a clueless wanker
That’s exactly why. Some people who wouldn’t bother for those reasons might now because of the ‘celebration’. If it puts an extra few thousand on top of what will likely be a poor attendance otherwise it’s job done for Mr Heck.
Not sure I understand, most those tickets are sold anyway to season ticket holders, so where does the extra revenue come from?
We could risk a more lucrative match later but its 50/50 whether we make it through.
As far as I know you don’t get a cup game included with your ST, you just get the opportunity to buy your seat before it goes down the categories, members then general sales etc. I would think quite a few wouldn’t perhaps bother due to the reasons Tim mentions. This smacks of bolting an extra on to try and get a few more through the turnstiles.
I don’t know how to quote several different quotes at once but I hadn’t even thought of the higher percentage of away fans being there as someone says above. Why not just do it for a league game? You would have thought it would have been pre designated before the season started, it may have been but I missed it and I’m doing the powers that be a disservice.
That’s was my point, a league game is 80% sold out anyway so the only option to get an “extra” sell-out is a cup match.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 18, 2024, 08:06:20 PM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Something called footy headlines on twitter broke the story early in November,
What’s to believe? I can take the kids to the party without breaking the bank (less than a league game on my own) and I won’t have to be hovering over the laptop at a certain time to make sure I get tickets, plus they haven’t got to get up for school in the morning. It’s a chance for people who can’t afford/can’t access PL & CL tickets to go.
Post by: HolteL4 on December 18, 2024, 08:27:24 PM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Something called footy headlines on twitter broke the story early in November,
What’s to believe? I can take the kids to the party without breaking the bank (less than a league game on my own) and I won’t have to be hovering over the laptop at a certain time to make sure I get tickets, plus they haven’t got to get up for school in the morning. It’s a chance for people who can’t afford/can’t access PL & CL tickets to go.
Early in November, that's why it's taken until 15th December for Villa to announce it and have to extend the season ticket seat claim date. I understand your reasons for going that's fine but clearly you're in the minority which is why Villa have resorted to this clear and obvious money grab
Post by: Dante Lavelli on December 18, 2024, 08:43:43 PM
A Friday night fixture versus West Ham would otherwsie be a very hard sell. This should guarantees a sell out, at reasonable prices, to potentially new fans. Furthermore we can provide a narrative to the broadcaster, so we sell the club to the armchair fans, ultimately raising our profile.
Finally, we might win and we can repeat it for every home tie on our way to winning the whole thing.
Post by: VillaTim on December 18, 2024, 09:39:31 PM
Hmm. Grubby behaviour really.At least he's consistent
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 18, 2024, 09:48:09 PM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Something called footy headlines on twitter broke the story early in November,
What’s to believe? I can take the kids to the party without breaking the bank (less than a league game on my own) and I won’t have to be hovering over the laptop at a certain time to make sure I get tickets, plus they haven’t got to get up for school in the morning. It’s a chance for people who can’t afford/can’t access PL & CL tickets to go.
Early in November, that's why it's taken until 15th December for Villa to announce it and have to extend the season ticket seat claim date. I understand your reasons for going that's fine but clearly you're in the minority which is why Villa have resorted to this clear and obvious money grab
Cheap LC & FAC tickets = money grab.
Expensive PL & CL tickets = money grab.
I wonder if maybe they’re trying to raise as much revenue as possible from 42,000 seats and setting prices according to how to do that in the context of each particular game.
Post by: HolteL4 on December 18, 2024, 10:09:01 PM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Something called footy headlines on twitter broke the story early in November,
What’s to believe? I can take the kids to the party without breaking the bank (less than a league game on my own) and I won’t have to be hovering over the laptop at a certain time to make sure I get tickets, plus they haven’t got to get up for school in the morning. It’s a chance for people who can’t afford/can’t access PL & CL tickets to go.
Early in November, that's why it's taken until 15th December for Villa to announce it and have to extend the season ticket seat claim date. I understand your reasons for going that's fine but clearly you're in the minority which is why Villa have resorted to this clear and obvious money grab
Cheap LC & FAC tickets = money grab.
Expensive PL & CL tickets = money grab.
I wonder if maybe they’re trying to raise as much revenue as possible from 42,000 seats and setting prices according to how to do that in the context of each particular game.
Champions league was always going to sell out so charged a fortune knowing it would sell regardless.
FA Cup wasn't selling so he decided to fabricate a 150th anniversary special match in order to blackmail people into taking up their seat it couldn't be more obvious they changed the season ticket seat claim date for crying out loud you don't do that if it's not a spur of the moment decision because no one is buying tickets. Honestly if the club said the sky was green some of our fans would believe them
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 18, 2024, 10:12:59 PM
(Though having our 150th anniversary game after 151 years is a legitimate complaint).
Post by: Richard E on December 18, 2024, 10:30:58 PM
Post by: VillaTim on December 18, 2024, 10:35:27 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 18, 2024, 10:49:35 PM
Some cracking deals in Corporate for this one . That free bar will come in handy if Olsen is starting
I thought that as well.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 18, 2024, 11:22:42 PM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Something called footy headlines on twitter broke the story early in November,
What’s to believe? I can take the kids to the party without breaking the bank (less than a league game on my own) and I won’t have to be hovering over the laptop at a certain time to make sure I get tickets, plus they haven’t got to get up for school in the morning. It’s a chance for people who can’t afford/can’t access PL & CL tickets to go.
Early in November, that's why it's taken until 15th December for Villa to announce it and have to extend the season ticket seat claim date. I understand your reasons for going that's fine but clearly you're in the minority which is why Villa have resorted to this clear and obvious money grab
Cheap LC & FAC tickets = money grab.
Expensive PL & CL tickets = money grab.
I wonder if maybe they’re trying to raise as much revenue as possible from 42,000 seats and setting prices according to how to do that in the context of each particular game.
Champions league was always going to sell out so charged a fortune knowing it would sell regardless.
FA Cup wasn't selling so he decided to fabricate a 150th anniversary special match in order to blackmail people into taking up their seat it couldn't be more obvious they changed the season ticket seat claim date for crying out loud you don't do that if it's not a spur of the moment decision because no one is buying tickets. Honestly if the club said the sky was green some of our fans would believe them
As I said in my first post - ‘regardless of Heck’s motivation’. It may well be a spur of the moment decision, although one has to admire the guessing skills of the ‘Footy Headlines’ site, which flagged up in November that we would celebrate the anniversary at an FA Cup game in January.
Again, regardless of Heck’s motivation, it suits me and my family and makes the game more accessible to loads more people.
Do you think it should be more expensive? Would you prefer us to get a smaller crowd? I’m interested to know what you’d change about it.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 18, 2024, 11:24:53 PM
Blackmail? I don’t think anyone is being forced to attend due to unwarranted demands with menaces.
I’m glad that bit of net sold out before they could take the money from my account. I pay the kids’ dinner money from there.
Post by: HolteL4 on December 19, 2024, 12:13:46 AM
Everything is Heck's fault according to most on here - the 150th anniversary game has been chosen by a honorary board which includes Brian, Dennis and Ian Taylor, maybe next time you all see them tell them to f... off!!
Hopefully the ground will be packed and at the prices that have been quoted, I think it will be (I have brought a ticket)
I like a moan but some take it to a new level!!
What a load of rubbish, some people on here will accept any load of rubbish the club tells them. If that was the case it'd have been advertised this way the moment we was drawn at home. Whereas all of a sudden they've started advertising it as the 150th celebration.
Open your eyes they've done this because no 1 is buying tickets and are treating the fans as gullible idiots. To make it even more obvious they have changed the season ticket seat claim dates. It's so obvious it's unreal but some will believe anything Heck and the club tells them, and that is why Heck is behaving this way.
Something called footy headlines on twitter broke the story early in November,
What’s to believe? I can take the kids to the party without breaking the bank (less than a league game on my own) and I won’t have to be hovering over the laptop at a certain time to make sure I get tickets, plus they haven’t got to get up for school in the morning. It’s a chance for people who can’t afford/can’t access PL & CL tickets to go.
Early in November, that's why it's taken until 15th December for Villa to announce it and have to extend the season ticket seat claim date. I understand your reasons for going that's fine but clearly you're in the minority which is why Villa have resorted to this clear and obvious money grab
Cheap LC & FAC tickets = money grab.
Expensive PL & CL tickets = money grab.
I wonder if maybe they’re trying to raise as much revenue as possible from 42,000 seats and setting prices according to how to do that in the context of each particular game.
Champions league was always going to sell out so charged a fortune knowing it would sell regardless.
FA Cup wasn't selling so he decided to fabricate a 150th anniversary special match in order to blackmail people into taking up their seat it couldn't be more obvious they changed the season ticket seat claim date for crying out loud you don't do that if it's not a spur of the moment decision because no one is buying tickets. Honestly if the club said the sky was green some of our fans would believe them
As I said in my first post - ‘regardless of Heck’s motivation’. It may well be a spur of the moment decision, although one has to admire the guessing skills of the ‘Footy Headlines’ site, which flagged up in November that we would celebrate the anniversary at an FA Cup game in January.
Again, regardless of Heck’s motivation, it suits me and my family and makes the game more accessible to loads more people.
Do you think it should be more expensive? Would you prefer us to get a smaller crowd? I’m interested to know what you’d change about it.
No I think he should stop treating fans like gullible idiots. 100% spur of the moment and if you can't see it that you're part of the problem. Villa was formed November 1874, 1st game is hearsay which Heck has used to bullshit his way to trick some of our fanbase into buying tickets that they wasn't going to.
So far Heck has scrapped the badge claiming it was a 1 off to celebrate our 41st anniversary (who celebrates a 41st anniversary) despite in the survey that wasn't mentioned and the badge not looking like the 1982 badge. He's also scrapped the new North Stand, then gone about raising prices to ridiculous levels saying he has to to bridge the gap to the teams we are competing with, but the prices won't mean nothing in a few years when we have one of the smallest stadiums in the top flight because of HIS decision.
Now he's celebrating our 150th year in out 151st year and some of our fanbase just lap it up. Don't worry when Hecks done with this one I'm sure he'll have something else for him to use to rinse even more money out of the gullible idiots in our fanbase, their must be an anniversary coming up that no one celebrates that he can choose to celebrate
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 19, 2024, 12:17:32 AM
Post by: HolteL4 on December 19, 2024, 12:27:17 AM
There is virtually no evidence for the November date. I've no issue with them trying to encourage fans to go to a match they might otherwise have chosen not to.
Virtually no evidence at all apart from less than 30 seconds using Google. You should give Google a go. Search Christopher Heck that's some interesting reading that is, the bloke is a wrong'un shame Edens And Sawiris didn't do research on him. But then I suppose there's virtually no evidence there either
https://www.forclubandcountry.org.uk/aston-villa/#:~:text=Aston%20Villa%20Football%20Club%20was,Price%20and%20William%20Scattergood
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 19, 2024, 12:30:30 AM
I'm no fan of Heck when he wants to "reward" my loyal support by charging exorbitant fees for Champions League games. When he wants to pack the ground out at £25 a pop? Fair enough.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 19, 2024, 12:37:57 AM
There is virtually no evidence for the November date. I've no issue with them trying to encourage fans to go to a match they might otherwise have chosen not to.
Virtually no evidence at all apart from less than 30 seconds using Google. You should give Google a go. Search Christopher Heck that's some interesting reading that is, the bloke is a wrong'un shame Edens And Sawiris didn't do research on him. But then I suppose there's virtually no evidence there either
https://www.forclubandcountry.org.uk/aston-villa/#:~:text=Aston%20Villa%20Football%20Club%20was,Price%20and%20William%20Scattergood
"After much speculation, control was taken by London financier Pat Matthews, who chose Doug Ellis as president. Nevertheless, the new owner failed to avoid relegation to the Third Division at the end of the 1969-1970 championship. In 1971-1972 there was a return to the Second Division, awarded the record of points (70) for the tournament. In 1973 Ron Saunders was appointed as the new manager and in 1977 the club returned to the top division and European cups."
I wouldn't set much store by that site.
Post by: HolteL4 on December 19, 2024, 12:42:57 AM
That's not evidence. The November date was made up a few years ago after some fairly spurious research and has been adopted as official since.
I'm no fan of Heck when he wants to "reward" my loyal support by charging exorbitant fees for Champions League games. When he wants to pack the ground out at £25 a pop? Fair enough.
Price is irrelevant in this case accepting his bullshit is. 1874 is on our badge under Heck we've had 2 badges and 1874 has been on both so whether November is spurious 1874 isn't.
Clearly priced it thinking it'd sell but it didn't but he couldn't ramp up the prices (100% guarantee he would if he could have) so did the next best thing and created some bullshit about a 1st registered game which 100% can't be proven (unlike 1874). He'll get away with it because gullible idiots will fall for it which and then Heck will know doesn't matter what he does people will fall for his bullshit
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 19, 2024, 12:46:01 AM
That's not evidence. The November date was made up a few years ago after some fairly spurious research and has been adopted as official since.
I'm no fan of Heck when he wants to "reward" my loyal support by charging exorbitant fees for Champions League games. When he wants to pack the ground out at £25 a pop? Fair enough.
Price is irrelevant in this case accepting his bullshit is. 1874 is on our badge under Heck we've had 2 badges and 1874 has been on both so whether November is spurious 1874 isn't.
Clearly priced it thinking it'd sell but it didn't but he couldn't ramp up the prices (100% guarantee he would if he could have) so did the next best thing and created some bullshit about a 1st registered game which 100% can't be proven (unlike 1874). He'll get away with it because gullible idiots will fall for it which and then Heck will know doesn't matter what he does people will fall for his bullshit
Just out of interest, what do you think of Christian Benteke and Dean Smith?
Post by: HolteL4 on December 19, 2024, 12:50:04 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 19, 2024, 12:51:47 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 19, 2024, 01:03:17 AM
I see we are selling a peice of the net that Duran scored in vs Bayern Munich for £60 and it's sold out. I rest my case we have some proper gullible idiots in our fanbase, whatever next £100 for some magic beans
Depends on the weight involved, but some of our less Google-savvy fans will think Kopi Luwak is our new right-back.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 19, 2024, 01:43:46 AM
There is virtually no evidence for the November date. I've no issue with them trying to encourage fans to go to a match they might otherwise have chosen not to.
Virtually no evidence at all apart from less than 30 seconds using Google. You should give Google a go. Search Christopher Heck that's some interesting reading that is, the bloke is a wrong'un shame Edens And Sawiris didn't do research on him. But then I suppose there's virtually no evidence there either
https://www.forclubandcountry.org.uk/aston-villa/#:~:text=Aston%20Villa%20Football%20Club%20was,Price%20and%20William%20Scattergood
"After much speculation, control was taken by London financier Pat Matthews, who chose Doug Ellis as president. Nevertheless, the new owner failed to avoid relegation to the Third Division at the end of the 1969-1970 championship. In 1971-1972 there was a return to the Second Division, awarded the record of points (70) for the tournament. In 1973 Ron Saunders was appointed as the new manager and in 1977 the club returned to the top division and European cups."
I wouldn't set much store by that site.
Only a gullible idiot would believe any of that.
Post by: Nev on December 19, 2024, 07:01:09 AM
Of course, it's a trade off but I'm rather old fashioned and some things are just not worth selling for success.
Post by: Drummond on December 19, 2024, 07:21:09 AM
It potentially gives opportunity for others, but there seems more downside than up.
Post by: Drummond on December 19, 2024, 07:23:49 AM
I see we are selling a peice of the net that Duran scored in vs Bayern Munich for £60 and it's sold out. I rest my case we have some proper gullible idiots in our fanbase, whatever next £100 for some magic beans
Perfect Christmas present. For many it was their first taste of the big European competition, and definitely worth it as a price of memorabilia.
Post by: claret+blue ed on December 19, 2024, 07:25:28 AM
The cup games prices were set when the UCL prices were announced, so at least this isn't an upping of prices to make more money, it is a way of encouraging more people to attend the match at the set price that is substantially lower than PL or UCL matches, yes to make more revenue, but hopefully it will get people to attend who maybe wouldn't normally be able too
It's unfortunate that WH have taken up the option of extra tickets that may spoil any spectacle that we may have planned
Post by: Mister E on December 19, 2024, 07:30:34 AM
It seems an odd game to pick. Fewer tickets for Villa fans, plenty of season ticket holders displaced, a competition we normally play a weakened side for, then add in an unfortunate kick-off time change and it becomes unsatisfactory for many.Agreed. Very strange choice.
It potentially gives opportunity for others, but there seems more downside than up.
Post by: claret+blue ed on December 19, 2024, 07:37:10 AM
I see we are selling a peice of the net that Duran scored in vs Bayern Munich for £60 and it's sold out. I rest my case we have some proper gullible idiots in our fanbase, whatever next £100 for some magic beans
Perfect Christmas present. For many it was their first taste of the big European competition, and definitely worth it as a price of memorabilia.
I definitely would have got one if it hadn't sold out within an hour, a special occasion that happened to be on my birthday, something that will live long in my memory for years
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 19, 2024, 09:34:16 AM
I see we are selling a peice of the net that Duran scored in vs Bayern Munich for £60 and it's sold out. I rest my case we have some proper gullible idiots in our fanbase, whatever next £100 for some magic beans
Perfect Christmas present.
The missus will love it.
Post by: LeeB on December 19, 2024, 09:55:48 AM
I see we are selling a peice of the net that Duran scored in vs Bayern Munich for £60 and it's sold out. I rest my case we have some proper gullible idiots in our fanbase, whatever next £100 for some magic beans
Perfect Christmas present.
The missus will love it.
That, and a vacuum cleaner, absolutely spoilt.
Post by: john2710 on December 19, 2024, 06:07:16 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 19, 2024, 06:08:44 PM
I see we are selling a peice of the net that Duran scored in vs Bayern Munich for £60 and it's sold out. I rest my case we have some proper gullible idiots in our fanbase, whatever next £100 for some magic beans
Perfect Christmas present.
The missus will love it.
That, and a vacuum cleaner, absolutely spoilt.
“Ooh Valerie! Implants AND a Dyson”! What a Christmas!”
Barbara Royle.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on December 20, 2024, 03:43:37 PM
I might be wrong but I thought I saw something about a special 150 celebration kit being worn in the FA cup.
Feels like 150 years since we won the pissing thing.
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 23, 2024, 05:26:47 PM
Doubt if we will.
Post by: Pete3206 on December 23, 2024, 06:13:14 PM
Post by: Holte132 on December 23, 2024, 06:14:23 PM
Am I being cynical in thinking that I won't get my gift if I don't go to the game???
Post by: Clampy on December 23, 2024, 06:20:33 PM
Just had an email from the club thanking me for being a loyal season ticket holder. It says 'Your season ticket holder gift which celebrates our 150th anniversary year will be delivered by the end of January, shortly after the anniversary match against West Ham United.'
Am I being cynical in thinking that I won't get my gift if I don't go to the game???
I'm sure you will.
Post by: Holte132 on December 23, 2024, 06:24:37 PM
Just had an email from the club thanking me for being a loyal season ticket holder. It says 'Your season ticket holder gift which celebrates our 150th anniversary year will be delivered by the end of January, shortly after the anniversary match against West Ham United.'
Am I being cynical in thinking that I won't get my gift if I don't go to the game???
I'm sure you will.
Will what? Go to the game? I'm definitely not going to the game!
Post by: Clampy on December 23, 2024, 06:50:48 PM
Just had an email from the club thanking me for being a loyal season ticket holder. It says 'Your season ticket holder gift which celebrates our 150th anniversary year will be delivered by the end of January, shortly after the anniversary match against West Ham United.'
Am I being cynical in thinking that I won't get my gift if I don't go to the game???
I'm sure you will.
Will what? Go to the game? I'm definitely not going to the game!
No, I meant get your gift if you don't.
Post by: Holte132 on December 23, 2024, 07:06:43 PM
Just had an email from the club thanking me for being a loyal season ticket holder. It says 'Your season ticket holder gift which celebrates our 150th anniversary year will be delivered by the end of January, shortly after the anniversary match against West Ham United.'
Am I being cynical in thinking that I won't get my gift if I don't go to the game???
I'm sure you will.
Will what? Go to the game? I'm definitely not going to the game!
No, I meant get your gift if you don't.
Ah, okay! Just me being cynical!
Post by: Somniloquism on December 31, 2024, 05:52:34 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 31, 2024, 07:35:45 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 31, 2024, 11:10:11 PM
Hopefully keeps him out of the league meeting, too.
Being reported as likely to be out for 8 weeks, so should miss the league game at the end of January.
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 31, 2024, 11:26:59 PM
Post by: olaftab on December 31, 2024, 11:58:50 PM
Bowen is out with a fractured foot.We can trump that with both Duran and Rogers missing.
Post by: OCD on January 01, 2025, 11:11:47 AM
Post by: London Villan on January 03, 2025, 12:35:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 04, 2025, 12:31:48 AM
Post by: AV82EC on January 04, 2025, 09:03:06 AM
How do you know? I go into the site, and the bit that used to tell you how many tickets left per block seems to have gone.
They got rid of that and you now have to count them block by block. Helps while away a dismal winters afternoon. He’s right though West Ham selling quite well apart from the usual GA+ hellscape.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 04, 2025, 12:31:27 PM
Post by: ironmaidenmania on January 06, 2025, 11:14:16 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 06, 2025, 11:18:51 AM
Post by: jon collett on January 06, 2025, 11:19:23 AM
Anyone received their tickets yet for the Cup game? Not had mine and I bought one for a mate. Leaving it a bit close. Both show as being purchased in my history but no ticket to download yet.
Distributed from Wednesday 8th.
Post by: ironmaidenmania on January 06, 2025, 11:21:13 AM
Thanks
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 06, 2025, 11:25:19 AM
Same here. Why they can't send them immediately is odd.
I think they don't want to cause confusion/additional queues by giving them out when we still have a league home game to play first, which is fair enough. Leaving it so you only have potentially one working day to contact them if you have to travel seems a bit late, though.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 10, 2025, 10:05:06 PM
With the game at the Emirates Stadium kicking-off at 3pm GMT, we anticipate the draw to take place around 5pm GMT provided the tie doesn't go to extra time in which case it will still happen following the conclusion of the game.
The draw will be presented by Kelly Somers, made by Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer and shown live in the UK as part of BBC One's coverage.
Ties to be played on or around Saturday 8th February.
Ball numbers....
1 Southampton or Swansea City
2 Manchester United
3 Exeter City
4 Leyton Orient or Derby County
5 Burnley
6 Aston Villa
7 Brighton & Hove Albion
8 Manchester City
9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
10 Liverpool
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers
12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic
13 Chelsea
14 Blackburn Rovers
15 AFC Bournemouth
16 Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic
17 Tottenham Hotspur
18 Doncaster Rovers
19 Stoke City
20 Leicester City
21 Plymouth Argyle
22 Coventry City
23 Newcastle United
24 Everton
25 Wycombe Wanderers
26 Birmingham City
27 Dirty Leeds
28 Nottingham Forest
29 Cardiff City
30 Ipswich Town
31 Fulham
32 Crystal Palace
Post by: Small Rodent on January 10, 2025, 10:15:48 PM
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Post by: Richard E on January 10, 2025, 10:28:21 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 10, 2025, 10:44:06 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 10, 2025, 10:44:33 PM
Post by: Des Little on January 10, 2025, 10:55:16 PM
Post by: Paul.S on January 10, 2025, 10:57:46 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 10, 2025, 11:06:38 PM
Small Heath please.
They were still called that the last time we did draw them in 1901. Personally, I'd prefer Lincoln.
Post by: Paul.S on January 10, 2025, 11:30:38 PM
Small Heath please.
They were still called that the last time we did draw them in 1901. Personally, I'd prefer Lincoln.
Well yes I agree if they lose then I’ll be very happy. If not, nothing would make me happier than to put 6 past them.
Post by: Nev on January 11, 2025, 12:01:27 AM
The longer it goes that we don't face each other, the more frustrated they get.
Fuck them. I'd rather draw Newton Heath.
Post by: LeeB on January 11, 2025, 12:04:30 AM
They are desperate to play us, it is why they exist and they know that we can't really win given our status.
The longer it goes that we don't face each other, the more frustrated they get.
Fuck them. I'd rather draw Newton Heath.
Amen.
Post by: VillaTim on January 11, 2025, 12:56:56 AM
Small Heath please.Just no . It's a no win scenario.
Post by: Gareth on January 11, 2025, 01:39:48 AM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 11, 2025, 01:54:41 AM
They are desperate to play us, it is why they exist and they know that we can't really win given our status.
The longer it goes that we don't face each other, the more frustrated they get.
Fuck them. I'd rather draw Newton Heath.
Amen.
Absolute madness to actively want to play them.
Post by: JD on January 11, 2025, 03:16:51 AM
Post by: Rigadon on January 11, 2025, 07:37:18 AM
They are desperate to play us, it is why they exist and they know that we can't really win given our status.
The longer it goes that we don't face each other, the more frustrated they get.
Fuck them. I'd rather draw Newton Heath.
Amen.
Absolute madness to actively want to play them.
Yes indeed. Like wanting to put a really really tight shoe on for 24 hours just to feel the relief of taking it off again.
Post by: Lsvilla on January 11, 2025, 09:41:02 AM
Post by: manic-road on January 11, 2025, 09:56:52 AM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 11, 2025, 01:56:18 PM
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on January 11, 2025, 02:06:56 PM
Just nice to be in the hat frankly.
Post by: LeeB on January 11, 2025, 02:09:31 PM
Got a feeling it'll be Blackburn away. Again.
That would be alright, we'd have a shit load of tickets.
Post by: AV82EC on January 11, 2025, 03:44:22 PM
Got a feeling it'll be Blackburn away. Again.
That would be alright, we'd have a shit load of tickets.
True as long as we haven't trashed the Fernhurst in living memory and it gets reduced on "police advice".
Post by: Somniloquism on January 11, 2025, 03:46:50 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 11, 2025, 04:30:33 PM
Blose and Wolves both through, wouldn’t be surprised to see a local derby in round 4.
Doesn't look like it will be Olbiyun.
Post by: Demitri_C on January 11, 2025, 04:58:43 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 11, 2025, 05:16:14 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 11, 2025, 05:19:05 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 11, 2025, 06:00:52 PM
Exeter or Plymouth away please.
I'd prefer Plymouth, we've a terrible record at St James' Park.
Post by: eamonn on January 11, 2025, 06:27:41 PM
Nothing like a TV spectacle late on a Friday in front of an empty ground, with a makeshift side, to show off our celebratory anniversary special kit.
Sorry, not picking you up on this on purpose, it's just the point where I last read this thread. Plus you went didn't you, so fair fvcks.
Post by: VillaTim on January 11, 2025, 06:35:54 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 11, 2025, 06:40:57 PM
It'll be Man U (A) .It won't because they'll be knocked out.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 11, 2025, 06:41:57 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 11, 2025, 06:42:28 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 11, 2025, 07:02:56 PM
Leyton Orient please. Home or away.
Not far from me ill take that. Leyton is a bit of a dump though
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 11, 2025, 07:13:45 PM
Why aren't their balls alphabetical?
It's the order the ties were drawn for round 3.
(https://i.ibb.co/QN3kWX0/5e2b18d2e981afcb285cec35a701d8dd.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QN3kWX0)
Post by: Demitri_C on January 11, 2025, 08:12:53 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on January 11, 2025, 08:21:20 PM
Blose and Wolves both through, wouldn’t be surprised to see a local derby in round 4.
Doesn't look like it will be Olbiyun.
A lot rude awakenings in the greater Sandwell area today!
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 11, 2025, 10:12:47 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 11, 2025, 10:26:36 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 11, 2025, 10:29:43 PM
Are Preston or Wigan still inYou will know by 1030pm Tuesday.
Post by: VillaTim on January 11, 2025, 10:33:57 PM
They both have big away ends. Mind you being the cup aren't we entitled to a big % whoever we playAre Preston or Wigan still inYou will know by 1030pm Tuesday.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 11, 2025, 11:35:52 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 12, 2025, 08:40:31 AM
Preston would be nice, they play Charlton on Tuesday.
Assume Chelsea will be drawn at home to the lowest remaining side in the competition.
Post by: Demitri_C on January 12, 2025, 09:05:33 AM
Post by: Richard E on January 12, 2025, 09:08:17 AM
Cant remember the last time we beat chelsea in a cup competition. Would like to avoid them for now
I think it was the League Cup game at Villa Park where Angel scored a great goal and Joe Cole scored for them.
Post by: Demitri_C on January 12, 2025, 09:14:57 AM
Cant remember the last time we beat chelsea in a cup competition. Would like to avoid them for now
I think it was the League Cup game at Villa Park where Angel scored a great goal and Joe Cole scored for them.
Thanks Richard you have a great memory. I just googled it. It was 2003 in league cup quarters we won 2-1 with angel and mccann scoring.
Remember this one after googling it. Since then we have lost every time in the cup when we have played.
Post by: olaftab on January 12, 2025, 01:42:07 PM
Cant remember the last time we beat chelsea in a cup competition. Would like to avoid them for nowCan’t remember many teams we beat in cup competitions in recent years so the choice is limited.
Post by: Mellin on January 12, 2025, 04:29:51 PM
Cant remember the last time we beat chelsea in a cup competition. Would like to avoid them for now
I think it was the League Cup game at Villa Park where Angel scored a great goal and Joe Cole scored for them.
Night game. Cold. Stood on the Holte directly in line with Cudicini's(?) left hand post at the North Stand, which Angel proceeded to bend the ball outside and then in.
Had completely forgotten about that one. Thanks for the reminder.
Post by: VillaTim on January 12, 2025, 05:54:38 PM
Erm...It'll be Man U (A) .It won't because they'll be knocked out.
Post by: mr-villa on January 12, 2025, 05:54:40 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 12, 2025, 05:55:07 PM
1 Southampton or Swansea City
2 Manchester United
3 Exeter City
4 Leyton Orient or Derby County
5 Burnley
6 Aston Villa
7 Brighton & Hove Albion
8 Manchester City
9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
10 Liverpool
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers
12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic
13 Chelsea
14 Blackburn Rovers
15 AFC Bournemouth
16 Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic
17 Tottenham Hotspur
18 Doncaster Rovers
19 Stoke City
20 Leicester City
21 Plymouth Argyle
22 Coventry City
23 Newcastle United
24 Everton
25 Wycombe Wanderers
26 Birmingham City
27 Dirty Leeds
28 Nottingham Forest
29 Cardiff City
30 Ipswich Town
31 Fulham
32 Crystal Palace
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2025, 05:56:53 PM
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Post by: olaftab on January 12, 2025, 06:00:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:01:44 PM
I’d rather have Pool city etc now rather than play them later in the tournament
I'd rather get to the final without playing any of them. And if you draw one now and somehow get through then there's no guarantee you won't get some more horrible ****** in the next round.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 06:01:53 PM
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 06:06:18 PM
At least we're at home though.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:06:25 PM
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Post by: rogfromb6 on January 12, 2025, 06:06:39 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:06:40 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 12, 2025, 06:06:42 PM
*injects some crack.
Post by: DB on January 12, 2025, 06:06:47 PM
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Post by: VillaTim on January 12, 2025, 06:08:08 PM
Oh look easy games for C115y LiVARpool and ManUre
Post by: LeeS on January 12, 2025, 06:08:13 PM
Time to bury the hex that Ange seems to have over Unai.
Didn’t we win at their place last season? I have a terrible memory, so maybe it was the year before.
Post by: darren woolley on January 12, 2025, 06:08:32 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2025, 06:09:08 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on January 12, 2025, 06:09:34 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2025, 06:09:36 PM
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 12, 2025, 06:09:39 PM
Post by: KRS on January 12, 2025, 06:10:54 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:10:56 PM
Time to bury the hex that Ange seems to have over Unai.
Didn’t we win at their place last season? I have a terrible memory, so maybe it was the year before.
Yeah, he won his first three Villa matches against them, so has still won more than he's lost. Though the two defeats were both twattings.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:11:01 PM
Post by: Skerra on January 12, 2025, 06:11:50 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2025, 06:11:51 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on January 12, 2025, 06:12:07 PM
It’s our year!
I've been saying that for the last 68 years!
Post by: nordenvillain on January 12, 2025, 06:12:11 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2025, 06:12:51 PM
We didn't even make the selected balls discussion
And with our ex-player drawing them as well.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 06:13:12 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2025, 06:13:41 PM
Are we allowed to have two annicersary matches?
We’re celebrating it for the whole year.
Well over a million home spectators this season again. Last season was the first time since the late seventies I think.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 12, 2025, 06:14:07 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 12, 2025, 06:17:25 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:17:26 PM
Post by: Dave P on January 12, 2025, 06:17:31 PM
Dine by me - they have to play 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' in League Cup a few days before
This could work in our favour and means the game will almost certainly be on Sunday 9th Feb but could be Monday 10th I suppose (unless we are champions league playoffs)
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 12, 2025, 06:17:38 PM
Post by: manic-road on January 12, 2025, 06:18:19 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 12, 2025, 06:18:39 PM
We are the biggest tie.
The Beeb didn’t even have our number to look out for prior to the draw. Wankers.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2025, 06:19:55 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:20:52 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2025, 06:21:32 PM
They showed the numbers for the remaining Sky6 and then some plucky little clubs that never trouble trophy engravers. As we are neither i've no problem with them not showing us.
And Newcastle.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:21:55 PM
Spurs play on the Thursday before, so it will be Sunday or Monday.
But we could be playing the following Tuesday, so maybe not. They would presumably have to move their League Cup game if that's the case.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:22:02 PM
They showed the numbers for the remaining Sky6 and then some plucky little clubs that never trouble trophy engravers. As we are neither i've no problem with them not showing us.
And Newcastle.
That was the joke, keep up dear.
Post by: Villa Lew on January 12, 2025, 06:22:23 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2025, 06:22:39 PM
They showed the numbers for the remaining Sky6 and then some plucky little clubs that never trouble trophy engravers. As we are neither i've no problem with them not showing us.
And Newcastle.
That was the joke, keep up dear.
Ah yes, very good!
Post by: Dave P on January 12, 2025, 06:24:30 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 12, 2025, 06:24:59 PM
Spurs play on the Thursday before, so it will be Sunday or Monday.
But we could be playing the following Tuesday, so maybe not. They would presumably have to move their League Cup game if that's the case.
Wouldn't we ask Uefa for our game to be on the Weds? We're finishing Top 8 anyway. Monaco and Celtic are mince.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 12, 2025, 06:29:37 PM
Chris Heck rubbing his hands together.
£25 tickets jettisoned into next season.
Post by: Demitri_C on January 12, 2025, 06:30:31 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2025, 06:31:15 PM
I hate Tottenham. They aren't spurs. They are Tottenham. In the same way Johnson isn't Boris because he's not your mate he's a prick. Tottenham aren't spurs, they're Tottenham. They aren't my mate and neither is the manager, Postecoglu.
I hope we are so up for this tie that the players are punching the dressing room door on the way out like Gary Wacko in Mike Bassett England manager. I grew up with the fake title of cup team and entertainers applied to what really was a shit team who conceded a lot given disproportionate coverage by the media and donkey players getting given England caps they didn't deserve.
We'll probably lose 0-4.
Post by: Rigadon on January 12, 2025, 06:35:46 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on January 12, 2025, 06:36:39 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:37:29 PM
so do they get 20 % of the capacity ?
15%
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 12, 2025, 06:38:33 PM
We are WAAAAAAY overdue a result against these ******. This will be it.
To be fair, we'd won three in a row against them before the 0-4 so it's not as overdue as a win at St James's, for example.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 12, 2025, 06:40:02 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 06:41:35 PM
We are WAAAAAAY overdue a result against these ******. This will be it.
To be fair, we'd won three in a row against them before the 0-4 so it's not as overdue as a win at St James's, for example.
Indeed, Newcastle or Liverpool away would have been the worst possible draws for me.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:42:31 PM
so do they get 20 % of the capacity ?
I'd imagine they'll get exactly the same allocation that we gave West Ham.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:45:12 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2025, 06:46:13 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 12, 2025, 06:46:54 PM
Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 06:47:20 PM
A home tie against a side that's in the bottom half, has injuries, looked shit against a side of part timers. There are far worse draws we could have had.
Good point, 3-0 to us (Malen 2, Mingueza).
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 12, 2025, 06:47:43 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 12, 2025, 06:50:06 PM
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Dirty Leeds vs Millwall or Dagenham and Redbridge
Brighton vs Chelsea
Preston North End vs Wycombe Wanderers
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
Coventry City vs Ipswich Town
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Mansfield Town or Wigan vs Fulham
Birmingham City vs Newcastle United
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Everton vs Bournemouth
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Southampton vs Burnley
Leyton Orient or Derby County vs Manchester City
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Post by: eamonn on January 12, 2025, 06:50:24 PM
Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
Police employees must reveal their identities on joining H&V. The amount of revelations that you'll have to let slide when you read some of the Off Topic threads...
Post by: Nev on January 12, 2025, 06:54:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 06:55:08 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on January 12, 2025, 06:55:36 PM
A fake club of twats that play in an American Football stadium to hordes of Son fan boys and twitter nerds. A team full of instagram celebration soft fuckers who can dish out tackles but not take them and spread the myth of a decimated squad when the team costs hundreds of millions of pounds. A passive aggressive listen mate manager who can't answer the case of they are too open and gets shirty and defensive, eventually falling in to conspiracy theories.Brilliant. Until the last line. Which is far too close to the bone.
I hate Tottenham. They aren't spurs. They are Tottenham. In the same way Johnson isn't Boris because he's not your mate he's a prick. Tottenham aren't spurs, they're Tottenham. They aren't my mate and neither is the manager, Postecoglu.
I hope we are so up for this tie that the players are punching the dressing room door on the way out like Gary Wacko in Mike Bassett England manager. I grew up with the fake title of cup team and entertainers applied to what really was a shit team who conceded a lot given disproportionate coverage by the media and donkey players getting given England caps they didn't deserve.
We'll probably lose 0-4.
Post by: KRS on January 12, 2025, 06:56:05 PM
The picture was taken whilst I was driving…but the other half was the person who took the photo and she was in the passenger seat. Nothing more to see here guv.Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
Police employees must reveal their identities on joining H&V. The amount of revelations that you'll have to let slide when you read some of the Off Topic threads...
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 07:00:01 PM
Not a terrible draw but a fucking Sunday match. Bah.
Might be the Saturday evening game, with Blose-Newcastle on the Sunday. Yanited-Leicester is an 'all-Premier League' tie so they'll have an excuse to show that on the Sunday.
Post by: eamonn on January 12, 2025, 07:02:36 PM
Not a terrible draw but a fucking Sunday match. Bah.
Might be the Saturday evening game, with Blose-Newcastle on the Sunday. Yanited-Leicester is an 'all-Premier League' tie so they'll have an excuse to show that on the Sunday.
If the Liverpool v Spurs 2nd leg of the Milk Cup semi is confirmed for the previous Thursday, our game won't be til at least Sunday what with the three nights sleep rule in between games.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2025, 07:02:37 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 12, 2025, 07:07:32 PM
Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
No, but it is a practice I hate to see. Still KRS has explained that the passenger took it. Looks like she seemed to have leaned across to the drivers side to take it, but there is also a curve in the lanes which might explain why it looks like that.
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2025, 07:10:41 PM
Post by: KRS on January 12, 2025, 07:18:55 PM
Does this one help with your investigation? We were coming from the Belfry exit and going around the M42 J9 island to join M42 heading south towards Solihull and M40.Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
No, but it is a practice I hate to see. Still KRS has explained that the passenger took it. Looks like she seemed to have leaned across to the drivers side to take it, but there is also a curve in the lanes which might explain why it looks like that.
(https://i.ibb.co/5WprXVK/0ab639a2-370a-4d5d-866d-9642fd25887c.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5WprXVK)
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on January 12, 2025, 08:02:34 PM
Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
No, but it is a practice I hate to see. Still KRS has explained that the passenger took it. Looks like she seemed to have leaned across to the drivers side to take it, but there is also a curve in the lanes which might explain why it looks like that.
Chill out Miss Marple
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 12, 2025, 08:03:53 PM
Does this one help with your investigation? We were coming from the Belfry exit and going around the M42 J9 island to join M42 heading south towards Solihull and M40.Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
No, but it is a practice I hate to see. Still KRS has explained that the passenger took it. Looks like she seemed to have leaned across to the drivers side to take it, but there is also a curve in the lanes which might explain why it looks like that.
(https://i.ibb.co/5WprXVK/0ab639a2-370a-4d5d-866d-9642fd25887c.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5WprXVK)
That’s still not good enough, get yourself down the nearest police station.
Post by: Des Little on January 12, 2025, 08:08:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 08:12:02 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 12, 2025, 08:12:19 PM
Does this one help with your investigation? We were coming from the Belfry exit and going around the M42 J9 island to join M42 heading south towards Solihull and M40.Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
No, but it is a practice I hate to see. Still KRS has explained that the passenger took it. Looks like she seemed to have leaned across to the drivers side to take it, but there is also a curve in the lanes which might explain why it looks like that.
(https://i.ibb.co/5WprXVK/0ab639a2-370a-4d5d-866d-9642fd25887c.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5WprXVK)
That’s still not good enough, get yourself down the nearest police station.
I'm also disappointed that you haven't posted this in the 'Team bus spotting' thread in Other Football. You should have your anorak conviscated as well as your driving license. Bad show all round.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2025, 08:20:52 PM
Im just disappointed you didnt get a video of the bit where they went over a slight bump and the wheels came off.Does this one help with your investigation? We were coming from the Belfry exit and going around the M42 J9 island to join M42 heading south towards Solihull and M40.Home to Spurs it is then…saw their coach joining the M42 just after 4pm so must have been an omen.
(https://i.ibb.co/SrG8F3g/a5187955-2bed-4183-bc4e-8ce8a8b4ca75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrG8F3g)
Looks like you took that picture whilst you were driving.
Not gonna dob him in, are you?
No, but it is a practice I hate to see. Still KRS has explained that the passenger took it. Looks like she seemed to have leaned across to the drivers side to take it, but there is also a curve in the lanes which might explain why it looks like that.
(https://i.ibb.co/5WprXVK/0ab639a2-370a-4d5d-866d-9642fd25887c.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5WprXVK)
That’s still not good enough, get yourself down the nearest police station.
I'm also disappointed that you haven't posted this in the 'Team bus spotting' thread in Other Football. You should have your anorak conviscated as well as your driving license. Bad show all round.
Post by: KevinGage on January 12, 2025, 08:30:04 PM
A fake club of twats that play in an American Football stadium to hordes of Son fan boys and twitter nerds. A team full of instagram celebration soft fuckers who can dish out tackles but not take them and spread the myth of a decimated squad when the team costs hundreds of millions of pounds. A passive aggressive listen mate manager who can't answer the case of they are too open and gets shirty and defensive, eventually falling in to conspiracy theories.
I hate Tottenham. They aren't spurs. They are Tottenham. In the same way Johnson isn't Boris because he's not your mate he's a prick. Tottenham aren't spurs, they're Tottenham. They aren't my mate and neither is the manager, Postecoglu.
I hope we are so up for this tie that the players are punching the dressing room door on the way out like Gary Wacko in Mike Bassett England manager. I grew up with the fake title of cup team and entertainers applied to what really was a shit team who conceded a lot given disproportionate coverage by the media and donkey players getting given England caps they didn't deserve.
We'll probably lose 0-4.
I'd love to give these a propper gubbing.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2025, 08:41:46 PM
Post by: john e on January 12, 2025, 08:46:28 PM
A fake club of twats that play in an American Football stadium to hordes of Son fan boys and twitter nerds. A team full of instagram celebration soft fuckers who can dish out tackles but not take them and spread the myth of a decimated squad when the team costs hundreds of millions of pounds. A passive aggressive listen mate manager who can't answer the case of they are too open and gets shirty and defensive, eventually falling in to conspiracy theories.
I hate Tottenham. They aren't spurs. They are Tottenham. In the same way Johnson isn't Boris because he's not your mate he's a prick. Tottenham aren't spurs, they're Tottenham. They aren't my mate and neither is the manager, Postecoglu.
I hope we are so up for this tie that the players are punching the dressing room door on the way out like Gary Wacko in Mike Bassett England manager. I grew up with the fake title of cup team and entertainers applied to what really was a shit team who conceded a lot given disproportionate coverage by the media and donkey players getting given England caps they didn't deserve.
We'll probably lose 0-4.
Brilliantly eloquent
Post by: KevinGage on January 12, 2025, 08:48:46 PM
If we could tonk these and get Postecoglu the sack the next day then I'd be willing to exchange half of my soul to with the devil to make it happen. The other I exchanged for a 1-0 late win from an own goal against Hull during the O'Neill era. Seems a real waste now.
On balance, I'd like him to stay - just about. Continue to drag them down where they belong
The danger is the next manager they get might not be a total fraud.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 12, 2025, 08:48:49 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2025, 08:51:34 PM
A wn, any kind of win. I don’t get the hatred for Postecoglou. He seems a decent enough sort to me.
I'd hate my wife if she managed Tottenham.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2025, 08:57:49 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 08:58:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2025, 08:59:28 PM
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world Tottenham are a big club
Maybe his second greatest trick after convincing people that Leeds are a big club.
No, hang on. Newcastle. Third greatest.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2025, 09:00:41 PM
Postecoglou is the only thing about Tottenham that I don't find objectionable.Ah no - hes the the perfect manager for them. Slimy twat who calls everyone Mate to full people into thinking hes not a prick
Post by: john e on January 12, 2025, 09:20:32 PM
Us
Everton
Leeds
Sunderland
Sheff Wed
Newcastle
Wolves
Man City
Clubs who are total tossbaskets and are just national franchise wanking shitareses
Man Utd
Liverpool
Arsenal
Chelsea
Spurs
NB I’ve just come back from the pub and am a bit pissed
Post by: Cliftonville Villlain on January 12, 2025, 09:25:41 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 12, 2025, 09:34:44 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 12, 2025, 09:37:52 PM
Post by: IFWaters on January 12, 2025, 10:20:15 PM
Very eloquent. I fucking hate Spurs and their gobshite fans. The lowest scum on the planet. Our badge a lion rampant, theirs a massive cock. Says it all.A fake club of twats that play in an American Football stadium to hordes of Son fan boys and twitter nerds. A team full of instagram celebration soft fuckers who can dish out tackles but not take them and spread the myth of a decimated squad when the team costs hundreds of millions of pounds. A passive aggressive listen mate manager who can't answer the case of they are too open and gets shirty and defensive, eventually falling in to conspiracy theories.Brilliant. Until the last line. Which is far too close to the bone.
I hate Tottenham. They aren't spurs. They are Tottenham. In the same way Johnson isn't Boris because he's not your mate he's a prick. Tottenham aren't spurs, they're Tottenham. They aren't my mate and neither is the manager, Postecoglu.
I hope we are so up for this tie that the players are punching the dressing room door on the way out like Gary Wacko in Mike Bassett England manager. I grew up with the fake title of cup team and entertainers applied to what really was a shit team who conceded a lot given disproportionate coverage by the media and donkey players getting given England caps they didn't deserve.
We'll probably lose 0-4.
Post by: olaftab on January 13, 2025, 12:45:36 AM
This could work in our favour and means the game will almost certainly be on Sunday 9th Feb but could be Monday 10th I suppose (unless we are champions league playoffs)The BBC/ITV are not going to shift their biggest tie of the round to Monday night. It will be 3.00 Sunday to catch the maximum audience.
Post by: Hillbilly on January 13, 2025, 02:47:25 AM
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Post by: johnc on January 13, 2025, 08:26:21 AM
Post by: AV82EC on January 13, 2025, 08:39:38 AM
Hopefully Heck and others at the club can get this one right again in terms of pricing etc. and it can be an occasion fitting for a big cup tie.
All Home cup games are priced at £25 at least that’s how I understood the original comms we were given after the CL ticket pricing farago.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on January 13, 2025, 08:41:55 AM
Quarter Final: Newcastle (H)
Semi Final: Liverpool
Final: Man Citeh (3-1 McGinn, Duran, Duran)
Post by: The Edge on January 13, 2025, 08:42:40 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 13, 2025, 08:42:58 AM
We need to be far better than what we were. They prob will have a host of players back as well so wont be easy. Just give romaro a proper villa park welcome 😁
Post by: Lsvilla on January 13, 2025, 11:10:41 AM
My understanding was that only applied to the first home FA Cup tie. Any others are open to whatever is seen fit. We're looking at £50-70 here I think.Hopefully Heck and others at the club can get this one right again in terms of pricing etc. and it can be an occasion fitting for a big cup tie.
All Home cup games are priced at £25 at least that’s how I understood the original comms we were given after the CL ticket pricing farago.
Post by: JJ-AV on January 13, 2025, 01:00:27 PM
Post by: Dave on January 13, 2025, 01:14:17 PM
Considering they're going to get a 5th CL home game, I really think keep it cheap and keep us in the black kit.
I was about to indignantly pipe up with "not necessarily, we've still got a great chance of avoiding the play-off round and getting straight to the last sixteen".
But obviously that would then still be a fifth home game.
Post by: rob_bridge on January 13, 2025, 01:17:50 PM
I' hope they keep it down to £30-£35 range (think Chelsea was that last season) and will readily get 40k+
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 13, 2025, 01:28:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 13, 2025, 01:38:18 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 13, 2025, 01:54:55 PM
So worst case scenario is we play Sunday because Spurs are playing Thursday. We're in CL playoff round and get drawn to play the following Tuesday. Neither the FA or UEFA budge because the games are already inked in for broadcast purposes.
For Europe, the draw is made and then the dates are sorted out to try to avoid clashes with domestic matches. So as FA Cup fixture will be known before the play-off draw, we will obviously state ours to be on the Wednesday to UEFA.
Post by: Somniloquism on January 13, 2025, 01:58:04 PM
I think they should swap their League Cup ties around to avoid the possibility. Newcastle play Thursday and at Blose on Sunday, Tottenham play on Wednesday and at Villa on Saturday. I'm assuming tickets aren't on sale yet for those League Cup games so hopefully some common sense gets applied, I may be asking too much...
I suppose the Arse match could be moved being as they are not playing the weekend, but I suspect we will just be moved to Wednesday in the CL play-off if we don't auto-qualify.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 13, 2025, 02:01:30 PM
BBC picking up on it now...
Villa's potential fixture headache - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c391nk799vno
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 13, 2025, 02:03:48 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 13, 2025, 02:50:57 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 13, 2025, 03:37:28 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 13, 2025, 04:29:40 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on January 14, 2025, 02:32:38 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 14, 2025, 09:04:31 AM
I don't think UEFA give a shit about domestic fixtures.
BBC picking up on it now...
Villa's potential fixture headache - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c391nk799vno
Ita absolutely crucial that we finish inntop 8 to avoid thos issue
No doubt in my mind if we have a play off game we will go weak against spurs and save our main players for play off game.
We wont need to do that of we have qualified alreafy for next phase of CL
Post by: lovejoy on January 14, 2025, 09:46:43 AM
Post by: spangley1812 on January 17, 2025, 05:03:40 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 17, 2025, 05:11:52 PM
Post by: Richard on January 17, 2025, 05:12:33 PM
5.35pm ko on Sunday 09/02/2025 and its live on BBC1
Nice gap after Wolves on the 1st and you'd assume we'd play on Weds 12th if in the CL qualifying round.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 17, 2025, 05:19:02 PM
5.35pm ko on Sunday 09/02/2025 and its live on BBC1
8 days after our previous game and 6 days before our next (if we can finish top 8 in CL and avoid play offs)
Tottenham are at Liverpool on Thursday night at 8pm in the LCSF. Hopefully going to extra time and loads of penalties.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 17, 2025, 05:21:41 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 17, 2025, 05:29:33 PM
Post by: Nev on January 17, 2025, 06:09:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 17, 2025, 06:14:09 PM
Post by: MillerBall on January 17, 2025, 06:21:08 PM
Fanciful thinking but let's hope for sensible ticket prices!
Post by: spangley1812 on January 17, 2025, 06:26:52 PM
Is that before or after the 5th round draw?
I think its after.........the 4th round draw was on BBC so I reckon the 5th round draw will be on ITV after they have shown the Plymouth v Liverpool game thats a 3.00pm ko
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 17, 2025, 07:04:39 PM
Friday 7 February - 8pm
Manchester United v Leicester City (Live on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX)
Saturday 8 February - 12.15pm
Leyton Orient v Manchester City (Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer)
Dirty Leeds v Millwall
Saturday 8 February - 3pm
Preston North End v Wycombe Wanderers
Coventry City v Ipswich Town
Wigan Athletic v Fulham
Everton v AFC Bournemouth
Southampton v Burnley
Stoke City v Cardiff City
Saturday 8 February - 5.45pm
Birmingham City v Newcastle United (Live on BBC One and iPlayer)
Saturday 8 February - 8pm
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea (Live on ITV4 and ITVX)
Sunday 9 February 2025 - 12.30pm
Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Live on BBC iPlayer)
Sunday 9 February 2025 - 3pm
Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool (Live on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX)
Sunday 9 February 2025 - 5.35pm
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur (Live on BBC One and iPlayer)
Monday 10 February - 7.45pm
Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace (Live on BBC iPlayer)
Tuesday 11 February - 8pm
Exeter City v Nottingham Forest (Live on ITV1 and ITVX)
Post by: richardb on January 17, 2025, 07:11:37 PM
Post by: MillerBall on January 17, 2025, 07:17:25 PM
Post by: London Villan on January 17, 2025, 07:35:16 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 17, 2025, 07:56:06 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 17, 2025, 07:59:25 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 17, 2025, 09:38:44 PM
What a really fucking inconvenient KO time
Speak for yourself. I hate Sundays with no football and it’s wifeys birthday the weekend after, so I’m buzzing.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 17, 2025, 10:19:33 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 17, 2025, 10:33:18 PM
It keeps the weekend alive into Sunday early evening before the chills set inWhat a really fucking inconvenient KO time
Speak for yourself. I hate Sundays with no football and it’s wifeys birthday the weekend after, so I’m buzzing.
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 17, 2025, 10:38:54 PM
Yea I don’t mind it myself eitherWhat a really fucking inconvenient KO time
Speak for yourself. I hate Sundays with no football and it’s wifeys birthday the weekend after, so I’m buzzing.
Post by: FrankyH on January 17, 2025, 10:45:56 PM
Yea I don’t mind it myself eitherWhat a really fucking inconvenient KO time
Speak for yourself. I hate Sundays with no football and it’s wifeys birthday the weekend after, so I’m buzzing.
Wonder what'll get binned off (as well as Spurs !) Countryfile or Antiques Roadshow.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 18, 2025, 07:16:58 AM
What a really fucking inconvenient KO time
Speak for yourself. I hate Sundays with no football and it’s wifeys birthday the weekend after, so I’m buzzing.
Avanti trains on strike that day so only the crawler train available from London to Brum - taking nearly 2.5 hours and stopping at 14 stations - so if it goes to extra time and penalties it’ll mean getting back to London at about midnight. I am only speaking for myself but I reckon dozens of London Lions who face a similar journey might feel the same.
Post by: Drummond on January 18, 2025, 08:54:13 AM
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Post by: Demitri_C on January 18, 2025, 10:06:19 PM
Post by: eye digress on January 19, 2025, 06:28:49 PM
Post by: AV84 on January 19, 2025, 06:34:04 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 19, 2025, 06:50:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 19, 2025, 07:00:18 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 19, 2025, 07:04:53 PM
Should we start to worry about a new manager bounce?
If they lose the second leg a few days before, maybe. (And I can't see them being as lucky at Anfield as they were in the first leg at home.)
Post by: eamonn on January 19, 2025, 07:05:23 PM
Post by: AV84 on January 19, 2025, 07:08:47 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 19, 2025, 07:16:51 PM
You'd think they'll go all out for the Liverpool game as a win would put them one game from a trophy. Hopefully they're knackered by the time we play them and we can dismiss them without much effort on our part.
Hopefully ET before losing in the last minute of ET would be brilliant then be so deflated we go on to spank them.
Just hope van de ven and romaro wont be back
Post by: sid1964 on January 20, 2025, 07:26:45 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 20, 2025, 12:51:21 PM
His moaning about lack of squad (has he actually priced up the crap that they have bought
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ange-postecoglou/spielertransfers/trainer/11929
That looks like over £350m - moaning tosser
Maybe all the hamstring injuries are due to your stupid tactics of chasing everything all of the game
Cannot stand him
Post by: ez on January 20, 2025, 02:02:00 PM
Will Ange even be their manager by the time we play them?I hope not if the last two meets are anything to go by.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on January 21, 2025, 12:25:04 PM
Post by: LeeB on January 21, 2025, 12:39:57 PM
Will Ange even be their manager by the time we play them?I hope not if the last two meets are anything to go by.
Yes, fair point. I've felt his Spurs team have spooked Emery in a way nobody else really has, both games last season we changed to deal with them and it failed, away we stayed level till half time then changed it and won, at home it failed miserably and we got tonked.
And then this season we were fine until they equalised, then we changed shape, gave up the midfield and got twatted again.
I'll be glad to see the back of him.
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 21, 2025, 02:24:35 PM
Post by: Beard82 on January 21, 2025, 02:40:49 PM
I will be watching this in a Bar in Tenerife - gutted as holiday booked before 3rd roundTBF - you could never of predicted we would actually make it to the 4th round
Post by: Footy-Vill on January 23, 2025, 03:17:18 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 23, 2025, 03:19:05 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on January 23, 2025, 03:55:46 PM
Post by: Drummond on January 23, 2025, 04:17:01 PM
Well I call them Tamworth Spurs for this tie.
Happy Thursday everyone
Post by: luke95 on January 24, 2025, 05:06:01 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on January 24, 2025, 06:55:22 PM
Post by: Richard on January 24, 2025, 07:51:39 PM
If we have a play off game and 1st legs at home, i doubt this will sell well as everyone will prefer to go to CL game
Very unlikely as can't see us finishing lower than 16th.
Post by: HolteL4 on January 24, 2025, 08:19:13 PM
Still no prices & details for tickets for this game, they waiting until we know our champs league outcome?
Maybe Looking for an anniversary to use to get people to buy £25 ticket plus a new £80 shirt.
Surprised they haven't sorted it ASAP to be honest to lock people in early because if we are in the playoffs this game will be for the under 21s.
Post by: VillaTim on January 24, 2025, 08:23:24 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on January 25, 2025, 06:45:43 AM
Still no prices & details for tickets for this game, they waiting until we know our champs league outcome?
Seems nuts as this in 15days time!
Post by: john2710 on January 25, 2025, 09:26:09 AM
Post by: andyh on January 25, 2025, 09:31:28 AM
Post by: placeforparks on January 25, 2025, 01:02:03 PM
spurs have a cup semi final away 3 days before. i’m sure their fans want to get things sorted out as well.
the longer they fuck about, the more likely people stay at home.
Post by: DeKuip on January 25, 2025, 02:26:52 PM
Post by: Nev on January 26, 2025, 12:06:23 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 26, 2025, 12:08:49 PM
Tickets £25Decent price for those who can't get tickets on a regular basis
Post by: spangley1812 on January 26, 2025, 12:26:54 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 26, 2025, 12:34:14 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on January 26, 2025, 01:49:13 PM
Spurs have taken their full allocation so North Stand Season Ticket Holders have to move
Why was it upper DE last time?
Post by: manic-road on January 26, 2025, 02:16:00 PM
Season Ticket Holders - Online from 26 January 12.00pm
Claret, Villan & Cubs Members - Online and over the phone from 30 January 2:00pm
General Sale - Online and over the phone from 31 January 9.30am
Post by: Demitri_C on January 26, 2025, 03:04:11 PM
Wish this was on a saturday otherwise would have come for it
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 07, 2025, 12:20:18 PM
Taking place at around 7.10pm GMT, the draw will be presented by Kelly Somers with former England and Arsenal players Alex Scott and Theo Walcott drawing the balls out.
The draw numbers
1. Manchester Foxes
2. Millwall
3. Brighton & Hove Albion
4. Preston North End
5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers
8. Fulham
9. Newcastle United
10. Plymouth Argyle
11. AFC Bournemouth
12. Aston Villa
13. Burnley
14. Manchester City
15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
16. Cardiff City
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/07/emirates-fa-cup-fifth-round-proper-draw-details-20250702
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 07, 2025, 12:26:57 PM
In the name of all that is Holy, DELETE DELETE DELETE.
Post by: Dave P on February 07, 2025, 12:27:08 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 07, 2025, 12:32:56 PM
Whats a 5th round draw?
Ask Paul Lambert.
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 07, 2025, 12:42:16 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 07, 2025, 12:43:28 PM
Who the fuck renamed this thread FFS?
In the name of all that is Holy, DELETE DELETE DELETE.
Yeah, there's a lot of fate tempting going on. Time enough to update the thread at 7.45pm on Sunday (if need be).
Post by: VillaTim on February 07, 2025, 12:45:05 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 07, 2025, 01:01:57 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 09, 2025, 07:32:29 PM
Taking place at around 7.10pm GMT, the draw will be presented by Kelly Somers with former England and Arsenal players Alex Scott and Theo Walcott drawing the balls out.
The draw numbers
1. Manchester Foxes
2. Millwall
3. Brighton & Hove Albion
4. Preston North End
5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers
8. Fulham
9. Newcastle United
10. Plymouth Argyle
11. AFC Bournemouth
12. Aston Villa
13. Burnley
14. Manchester City
15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
16. Cardiff City
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/07/emirates-fa-cup-fifth-round-proper-draw-details-20250702
Post by: TelfordVilla on February 09, 2025, 07:34:12 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 09, 2025, 07:36:29 PM
Post by: Aldridge Villa on February 09, 2025, 07:49:58 PM
Wolves next pleasePreferably not away.
Post by: jwarry on February 09, 2025, 07:50:03 PM
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Post by: Somniloquism on February 09, 2025, 07:51:38 PM
A shit team at home please. Most likely it will be a horrible away draw though.
We deserve a Millwall, Plymouth or Cardiff at home with some of the draws we have had over the years.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 09, 2025, 07:52:18 PM
Thanks for the edit back. I just hope it's not too late.
Looks like it was just in time. Otherwise, they'd have got a second in injury time.
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 09, 2025, 07:53:41 PM
I'd take a home tie against Cardiff or Preston.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 09, 2025, 07:54:06 PM
We deserve a Millwall, Plymouth or Cardiff at home with some of the draws we have had over the years.
Any of those would be fine, but PNE at home would be nice.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 09, 2025, 08:03:33 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 09, 2025, 08:12:40 PM
Post by: steamer on February 09, 2025, 08:13:30 PM
There, done it.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 09, 2025, 08:14:14 PM
But i bet we get newcastle away or utd (the obvious one)
Post by: jwarry on February 09, 2025, 08:17:14 PM
Manchester Utd will play ------ Aston Villa
There, done it.
Don’t think it’s going to matter, we are up for it this season whoever we play
Post by: usav on February 09, 2025, 08:23:28 PM
Post by: Dave on February 09, 2025, 08:28:29 PM
Bournemouth vs Man Utd
Villa vs Exeter
The rest can do what they want.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on February 09, 2025, 08:29:02 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 09, 2025, 08:30:23 PM
Post by: rougegorge on February 09, 2025, 08:43:22 PM
Although there are five Championship teams left, no doubt two of them will be set aside for the Manchester clubs 😉
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 09, 2025, 08:53:46 PM
Thanks for the edit back. I just hope it's not too late.
Looks like it was just in time. Otherwise, they'd have got a second in injury time.
Thanks for the edit back. I just hope it's not too late.
Looks like it was just in time. Otherwise, they'd have got a second in injury time.
Thread management.
Post by: eamonn on February 09, 2025, 09:04:43 PM
Can't stand The One Show.
Jermaine Jenas nor Alan Partridge present it any more, maybe give it another chance?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 09, 2025, 09:06:46 PM
Can't stand The One Show.
Jermaine Jenas nor Alan Partridge present it any more, maybe give it another chance?
But they still have Alex Jones, Alex Scott, Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne. :(
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 09, 2025, 09:07:58 PM
Can't stand The One Show.
Jermaine Jenas nor Alan Partridge present it any more, maybe give it another chance?
But they still have Alex Jones, Alex Scott, Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne. :(
Alex Scott is lovely.
Post by: eamonn on February 09, 2025, 09:09:45 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 09, 2025, 09:15:29 PM
Man City 5/2
Newcastle 5/1
Manchester Foxes 6/1
Aston Villa 7/1
Bournemouth 8/1
Brighton 9/1
Fulham 12/1
Nottm Forest 12/1
Crystal Palace 20/1
Wolves 28/1
Ipswich 66/1
Burnley 100/1
Preston 125/1
Millwall 125/1
Cardiff 200/1
Plymouth 200/1
Exeter 500/1
Doncaster 500/1
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 09, 2025, 09:16:06 PM
Can't stand The One Show.
Jermaine Jenas nor Alan Partridge present it any more, maybe give it another chance?
But they still have Alex Jones, Alex Scott, Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne. :(
Alex Scott is lovely.
As is Lauren Laverne.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 09, 2025, 09:18:48 PM
I quite like Jones. And Lozza is still good value on 6Music.
Alex Jones irritates me for some reason, Lauren even more so. I stopped listening to D.I.D after she took over from the incomparable Kirsty Young.
Post by: jon collett on February 09, 2025, 09:23:15 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 09, 2025, 09:24:27 PM
Anyone at home
Yeh, I'm chillin on the sofa.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 09, 2025, 09:27:00 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 09, 2025, 09:58:18 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 09, 2025, 10:03:33 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 10, 2025, 12:15:19 AM
no idea how manure can have shorter odds than Bournemouth , the bookies must know the refs
They famously don't win trophies even when they're shit...
Post by: andyh on February 10, 2025, 06:57:20 AM
You just know it.
Post by: Le Lapin on February 10, 2025, 07:50:59 AM
Manchester Utd will play ------ Aston Villa
There, done it.
Don’t think it’s going to matter, we are up for it this season whoever we play
Manure plus a dodgy ref and linesman won't be easy. Hopefully the draw gods are kind to us.
Post by: LeeB on February 10, 2025, 08:26:53 AM
Post by: TaxDodger on February 10, 2025, 09:43:54 AM
Post by: Rigadon on February 10, 2025, 09:45:11 AM
Wolves away. We can't keep being pathetically awful there.
Well, we put another 'always lose this one' to bed last night, so why not!
Post by: purpletrousers on February 10, 2025, 09:52:13 AM
Can't stand The One Show.
Jermaine Jenas nor Alan Partridge present it any more, maybe give it another chance?
But they still have Alex Jones, Alex Scott, Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne. :(
Alex Scott is lovely.
As is Lauren Laverne.
Anyone at home
Yeh, I'm chillin on the sofa.
Cue my story of being asleep on the sofa when a mate came home with LL. He wasn’t impressed, I was a bit confused.
Our year etc? Don’t worry I’ve just cursed it by putting 17/5 in my diary.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 10, 2025, 09:53:05 AM
Post by: Astnor on February 10, 2025, 10:13:07 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2025, 11:08:38 AM
Post by: RichardBatchelor on February 10, 2025, 11:28:57 AM
Actually a decent chance we get a lower League team, about 25% I think.
This is Villa we're talking about though - I wouldn't be that confident with a 90% chance - though under Lambert we went through a phase of easyish draws but tended to lose anyway...
Post by: VILLA MOLE on February 10, 2025, 11:37:04 AM
Post by: Paul.S on February 10, 2025, 11:49:55 AM
Post by: lovejoy on February 10, 2025, 12:06:59 PM
Actually a decent chance we get a lower League team, about 25% I think.
I’d say that’s a small chance not a decent one.
Post by: Smithy on February 10, 2025, 12:09:47 PM
It would be lovely to get a home draw against a Championship club. My only concern is that the next round is played the weekend before our first Champions League knockout match, and I think Unai might choose to prioritise the latter. With our FA Cup and CL progress, from this weekend on we're now at 2 games a week until just before the next International break in late March. There will definitely be some rotation.
Post by: Dave P on February 10, 2025, 12:21:38 PM
I'd just like to avoid the Manchester clubs and Newcastle.
I would too. But I bet they want to avoid us as well!
Post by: Pete3206 on February 10, 2025, 12:42:17 PM
Cardiff, Plymouth or Burnley at home please.
Man City v Cardiff
Man Utd v Plymouth
Both televised.
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 12:45:27 PM
Actually a decent chance we get a lower League team, about 25% I think.
I’d say that’s a small chance not a decent one.
It’s a better chance than you’d expect with 16 teams left.
Post by: LeeS on February 10, 2025, 01:21:06 PM
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Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 04:12:31 PM
It tends to go bottom to top and then not much mixing it going on from the sides so certain numbers inevitably get left.
Villa are number 12. Could mean something then as there are 16 balls.
They will initially be in one bag and will be Scott and Walcott drawing them out for home and away .
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 04:13:44 PM
I don’t think people can keep changing their prediction after this round.
If people are waiting to vote because of the draw that’s their prerogative but any who belong to the theory our names on the cup then vote it’s our year!
But forecasting the draw is an interesting one.
And enjoying seeing people predicting though as I said I think have to take into account ball number and how the balls land in the bowl
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 04:25:52 PM
So what do we make of the draw and how will Villa be drawn out? Well if we have a look at the number balls can maybe work out who going to get from how placed in to bowl from bag.
It tends to go bottom to top and then not much mixing it going on from the sides so certain numbers inevitably get left.
Villa are number 12. Could mean something then as there are 16 balls.
They will initially be in one bag and will be Scott and Walcott drawing them out for home and away .
The idea that we can work out which numbers draw each other from how the balls enter from bag to bowl is preposterous !
The whole thing is pre recorded (probably as we speak) being overseen by a secret group of FA officials and lizard people. Usually needs about 5 or 6 takes before they decide which version to present as live.
Post by: GordonCowansisthegreatest on February 10, 2025, 04:30:10 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 10, 2025, 04:31:05 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2025, 04:34:12 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 04:35:18 PM
But do we need to keep drawing London sides? Think only Fulham and Palace left.
Millwall through as well.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2025, 04:37:30 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 04:47:50 PM
So what do we make of the draw and how will Villa be drawn out? Well if we have a look at the number balls can maybe work out who going to get from how placed in to bowl from bag.
It tends to go bottom to top and then not much mixing it going on from the sides so certain numbers inevitably get left.
Villa are number 12. Could mean something then as there are 16 balls.
They will initially be in one bag and will be Scott and Walcott drawing them out for home and away .
The idea that we can work out which numbers draw each other from how the balls enter from bag to bowl is preposterous !
The whole thing is pre recorded (probably as we speak) being overseen by a secret group of FA officials and lizard people. Usually needs about 5 or 6 takes before they decide which version to present as live.
Well in the 4th round draw with 10 teams remaining - 5 ties to be drawn
numbers 1, 4, 5 , 6 Aston Villa and 8 hadn’t been drawn out.
Post by: Drummond on February 10, 2025, 04:49:07 PM
We will be Home, or Away, and the game will be played on or around 1st March.
You heard it here first.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 04:52:28 PM
It’s all about the shuffle or non shuffle in many ways to determine what gets drawn.
16 balls in this round so 16 is going to be last ball entering the bowl and leaving the bag and being on top.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 04:57:35 PM
I reckon we'll draw a ball that has a number between 1 and 16. It will be white, with black writing and may even be spherical.
We will be Home, or Away, and the game will be played on or around 1st March.
You heard it here first.
Doubt very much that will happen, the balls are usually black with white numbers on them.
Post by: Drummond on February 10, 2025, 05:02:07 PM
I reckon we'll draw a ball that has a number between 1 and 16. It will be white, with black writing and may even be spherical.
We will be Home, or Away, and the game will be played on or around 1st March.
You heard it here first.
Doubt very much that will happen, the balls are usually black with white numbers on them.
Insight. Foresight. Research. I've been undone.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 05:18:14 PM
I reckon we'll draw a ball that has a number between 1 and 16. It will be white, with black writing and may even be spherical.
We will be Home, or Away, and the game will be played on or around 1st March.
You heard it here first.
Doubt very much that will happen, the balls are usually black with white numbers on them.
Insight. Foresight. Research. I've been undone.
However, due to likelihood of a little shuffle by Walcott or Alex Scott 16 Cardiff City won't be the first ball drawn out.
In the first quarter of drawn matches, Villa probably going to be drawn at this time because there are only 16 balls and being number 12.
Thus, the first prediction: In one of the first four matches, Villa tie will be drawn out
Prediction 2 will be that it’s one of Millwall, Brighton, Preston, Ipswich, Wolves, and Fulham would be my working theory.
The prediction though allows for extra because of not knowing how the balls land and amount of shuffle
If the ball's that are landing gets mixed anti clockwise or untouched then it not likely to be one of those .
Instead have to follow the path where Villa would be predicted to be drawn later stage and that would be against Exeter or Forest or number 1 Manchester United.
The working theory all depends on how the shuffle goes, but that's my estimation.
I'll have to wait until the presentation starts to see if Walcott or Scott are pouring the number balls in a regular way.
If my theory is wrong, I won't continue any debate and concede I’ve mistaken my calculations.
As at the end of the day it’s by random that these numbers should be drawn.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 05:24:44 PM
As number 16 Cardiff City won’t be first ball drawn
As number 12 Aston Villa will be drawn in first four ties.
If this happens then it will be against one of Millwall , Brighton , Ipswich Wolves or Fulham
If Villa aren’t one of the first four ties drawn then we will be drawn against Exeter/ Forest or Manchester United
And if the balls are completely shuffled and at random then I would be incorrect as I should not be able to predict.
Only way can predict is if the mixing of balls isn’t done vigorously which I predict won’t be.
Now I will await the draw and not say anymore on the matter
Post by: Somniloquism on February 10, 2025, 05:26:42 PM
And we thought Romano was the tap-in merchant.
Post by: ez on February 10, 2025, 05:27:53 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 10, 2025, 05:31:21 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 05:35:33 PM
I reckon we'll draw a ball that has a number between 1 and 16. It will be white, with black writing and may even be spherical.
We will be Home, or Away, and the game will be played on or around 1st March.
You heard it here first.
Doubt very much that will happen, the balls are usually black with white numbers on them.
Insight. Foresight. Research. I've been undone.
This predictions business isn't as easy as it looks. That's why I prefer to leave it to the experts like Footy.
Post by: Drummond on February 10, 2025, 05:56:01 PM
As at the end of the day it’s by random that these numbers should be drawn.
Ah, you mean we can't predict after all. Merely guess.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 05:57:14 PM
What time exactly will this be done? Do we have to put up with 17 minutes of bon-homie on the One Show couch and regional feel-good reports around the country on nature, bingo halls and syphilis?
The main guest on the sofa is Bill Bailey, so a lot better than Michael McIntyre or somebody I've never heard of who is on strictly or somebody who has just flown in from America who I've also never heard of.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 05:59:14 PM
No one has to watch that one show programme.What time exactly will this be done? Do we have to put up with 17 minutes of bon-homie on the One Show couch and regional feel-good reports around the country on nature, bingo halls and syphilis?
The main guest on the sofa is Bill Bailey, so a lot better than Michael McIntyre or somebody I've never heard of who is on strictly or somebody who has just flown in from America who I've also never heard of.
I’m not sure if the links below that’s live draw but will be shown here also on bbc sport website
I edited as don’t want anyone to miss out watching live if they so wish
So be warned if watching link below draw may have already been made ?!
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 05:59:45 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 10, 2025, 06:10:26 PM
Post by: N'ZMAV on February 10, 2025, 06:10:37 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 10, 2025, 06:11:21 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 10, 2025, 06:18:33 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 10, 2025, 06:33:30 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 10, 2025, 06:34:18 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on February 10, 2025, 06:37:51 PM
That YouTube link seems to indicate the draw starts at 1930.The One Show finishes at 7.30 so I suspect after about 10 minutes of bollox chat mainly about Plymouth the draw wil be taking place about 20 past.
Post by: olaftab on February 10, 2025, 06:43:45 PM
Post by: not3bad on February 10, 2025, 06:46:37 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 06:49:24 PM
Cheers our kid.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football
Also here
Post by: Somniloquism on February 10, 2025, 06:50:33 PM
That YouTube link seems to indicate the draw starts at 1930.The One Show finishes at 7.30 so I suspect after about 10 minutes of bollox chat mainly about Plymouth the draw wil be taking place about 20 past.
The official website does state about 1910 or so (https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/07/emirates-fa-cup-fifth-round-proper-draw-details-20250702), but the "live" youtube link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZNMhZptxgI) shows it won't be live until 1930. Maybe it needs the delay because of the One Show being a copyright so they need to trim around it first.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 06:51:09 PM
I will take Mancity or Newcastle now rather than later in QFs.
Wouldn't fancy either of them away tbh (or Bournemouth).
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 10, 2025, 06:52:08 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 06:53:20 PM
Thank you yes .That YouTube link seems to indicate the draw starts at 1930.The One Show finishes at 7.30 so I suspect after about 10 minutes of bollox chat mainly about Plymouth the draw wil be taking place about 20 past.
The official website does state about 1910 or so, but the "live" youtube link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZNMhZptxgI) shows it won't be live until 1930. Maybe it needs the delay because of the One Show being a copyright so they need to trim around it first.
I don’t want to mislead or anyone to miss out on draw ‘“live’ due to the YouTube link. I thought as official site would be doing live
There are 474 people waiting as well.
I’ll remove the link added earlier then .
Also can view of bbc sport website or bbc player
Cheers for clearing that up
Apologies!
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 10, 2025, 06:54:19 PM
It doesn't matter who we get. It's our year...Stop it!
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 06:57:30 PM
Enjoy the draw everyone.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 07:01:53 PM
As long as it doesn't interfere with Corrie.
It's Eastenders after the One Show, Corrie is 8pm on ITV.
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2025, 07:06:44 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:07:23 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 07:09:35 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:11:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 07:12:22 PM
None of you need to bother tuning in i can tell your already its manure away
Over on the Yanited forum they're predicting (with the same resigned air) that they'll get us. :(
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 10, 2025, 07:14:06 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:15:05 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:15:52 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 07:15:59 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:16:03 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:16:06 PM
Post by: manic-road on February 10, 2025, 07:16:09 PM
Post by: andyh on February 10, 2025, 07:16:26 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 10, 2025, 07:16:40 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 07:16:43 PM
Post by: PaulTheVillan on February 10, 2025, 07:16:53 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:17:20 PM
Post by: Walmley_Villa on February 10, 2025, 07:17:24 PM
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 07:17:38 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:17:48 PM
salford
orient
plymouth
Post by: Bernie on February 10, 2025, 07:18:15 PM
Post by: Dave P on February 10, 2025, 07:18:20 PM
Post by: Nev on February 10, 2025, 07:18:37 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 07:18:54 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 10, 2025, 07:19:03 PM
Post by: andyh on February 10, 2025, 07:19:10 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 10, 2025, 07:19:51 PM
Post by: usav on February 10, 2025, 07:19:53 PM
Can you believe that Scum City get Plymouth at home.
yes.
at least either Brighton or Newcastle will be gone.
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 10, 2025, 07:20:18 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 10, 2025, 07:20:19 PM
Post by: villadelph on February 10, 2025, 07:20:24 PM
No huge games at all in that draw
Manyoo and Fulham, big time!
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 07:20:26 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 07:20:58 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 10, 2025, 07:21:27 PM
Can you believe that Scum City get Plymouth at home.Remember Stevenage though...
#stillintherapy
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 10, 2025, 07:21:44 PM
Post by: andyh on February 10, 2025, 07:21:59 PM
I never want to watch the One Show ever again. You can see Alex Scott’s eyes move as she reads the autocue and she tutted when Villa got a home draw!It really was painful having to suffer that shallow, pointless guff even for a few mins, wasn’t it ?
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 07:22:23 PM
Post by: andyh on February 10, 2025, 07:22:55 PM
what type of allocation will we get ?6k ish
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 10, 2025, 07:23:04 PM
Come on Londonfranky's Lot!No huge games at all in that draw
Manyoo and Fulham, big time!
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:23:11 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 07:23:26 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 10, 2025, 07:23:36 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 10, 2025, 07:24:10 PM
Homecomings for El Ghazi and Robinson!
Chambers too?
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 07:24:18 PM
will be a weekender for me ;D
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 10, 2025, 07:24:51 PM
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 07:24:54 PM
Great to see the footage of Theo Walcott's Cup Final highlights...
That’s the first time I’ve ever seen it on TV. Was at Wembley and never watched it since. Same with the Chelsea one for a long time as well!
Post by: SaddVillan on February 10, 2025, 07:25:17 PM
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 07:25:23 PM
Homecomings for El Ghazi and Robinson!
Chambers too?
chambers been in top form for us recently after a shaky start
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 07:25:42 PM
2nd tie so got that prediction of within first four ties
Number 16 Cardiff -so the shuffle wasn’t up to much!
Especially as 15 came out 3rd tie
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 07:26:13 PM
The El Ghazi derby. Happy with that.
How close is it to Champions League matches? My paranoia that Unai treats it too lightly! Of course we’ll be fine!
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 10, 2025, 07:26:19 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:27:03 PM
Well draw out 3rd
2nd tie so got that prediction of within first four ties
Well done, mate. Proving the doubters wrong again.
Post by: Richard on February 10, 2025, 07:28:06 PM
The El Ghazi derby. Happy with that.
How close is it to Champions League matches? My paranoia that Unai treats it too lightly! Of course we’ll be fine!
Literally the weekend before the away leg.
Post by: Tuscans on February 10, 2025, 07:28:21 PM
Well draw out 3rdRaymond Babbitt?
2nd tie so got that prediction of within first four ties
Number 16 Cardiff -so the shuffle wasn’t up to much!
Especially as 15 came out 3rd tie
Post by: Pete3206 on February 10, 2025, 07:28:46 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 10, 2025, 07:29:51 PM
The El Ghazi derby. Happy with that.
How close is it to Champions League matches? My paranoia that Unai treats it too lightly! Of course we’ll be fine!
Weekend before first leg of last 16. So we'll play a weakened team, we'll all say "they should be good enough to do the job" and then we'll flop.
Now I've said it out loud it can't happen right?
Post by: ventnorVillain on February 10, 2025, 07:30:24 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:30:54 PM
Both the Manchester cheats with home draws. I knew one of them would get Plymouth.
In fairness, Man U did get Arsenal away in the Third Round. Man City are having some luck. Decent chance they get to Wembley without playing a Premier League team.
Post by: nordenvillain on February 10, 2025, 07:31:21 PM
wankers
salford
orient
plymouth
Bet some people thought similar of us when we drew Stevenage, Swansea and Peterborough at home, but still lost each one.
Post by: lovejoy on February 10, 2025, 07:32:10 PM
Post by: wolfman999 on February 10, 2025, 07:32:16 PM
I never want to watch the One Show ever again. You can see Alex Scott’s eyes move as she reads the autocue and she tutted when Villa got a home draw!It really was painful having to suffer that shallow, pointless guff even for a few mins, wasn’t it ?
The One Show AND Alex Scott. Television to make your eyes bleed. Happy with the draw, a third home game after years of having been drawn away.
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 07:32:29 PM
The El Ghazi derby. Happy with that.
How close is it to Champions League matches? My paranoia that Unai treats it too lightly! Of course we’ll be fine!
Weekend before first leg of last 16. So we'll play a weakened team, we'll all say "they should be good enough to do the job" and then we'll flop.
Now I've said it out loud it can't happen right?
So we want to be playing Friday night then?
Post by: devilla on February 10, 2025, 07:32:52 PM
I never want to watch the One Show ever again. You can see Alex Scott’s eyes move as she reads the autocue and she tutted when Villa got a home draw!It really was painful having to suffer that shallow, pointless guff even for a few mins, wasn’t it ?
I never watch that pile utter garbage either and that's the last time until next year's 5th round draw hopefully.
Anyway, happy with the draw, that's the main thing.
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 07:33:47 PM
The Peter Whittingham derby
I hope we invite his family from Nuneaton as special guests!
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:33:50 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 10, 2025, 07:34:04 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2025, 07:35:51 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 10, 2025, 07:36:08 PM
If you want a laugh there is already a thread about Cardiff giving Villa a bye over on SHA. I mean once my team is out I never bother to watch the draws. They do though.Truly we live rent free in their heads! ;)
Post by: Dave on February 10, 2025, 07:37:57 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:37:57 PM
We're at home to a side 19th in the second tier, don't think we can say much about favourable draws for other clubs.
Well, we can. As we have clearly had less favourable draws than Manchester City in every round.
Post by: Richard on February 10, 2025, 07:39:50 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 07:40:14 PM
19:28, Mon 10 Feb
Fat Buddha OBE
Feck em. It can be their consolation for seeing us blow the footballing world apart in the next decade 👍
Post by: Dave P on February 10, 2025, 07:41:30 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 10, 2025, 07:41:36 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 10, 2025, 07:42:17 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 07:43:56 PM
Really no complaints other than 6000 welsh arriving
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2025, 07:44:10 PM
19th Liverpool H
22nd Chelsea H
25th Palace A
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 07:44:48 PM
The El Ghazi Derby
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093
Let's hope we don't give away any penalties.
Post by: Villafirst on February 10, 2025, 07:46:30 PM
Post by: Richard on February 10, 2025, 07:47:09 PM
15th Ipswich H
19th Liverpool H
22nd Chelsea H
25th Palace A
1st Cardiff H tbc
4th/5th CL16 A
8th Brentford A
11th/12th CL16 H
Then a big break.....
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 10, 2025, 07:47:26 PM
wankers
salford
orient
plymouth
Bet some people thought similar of us when we drew Stevenage, Swansea and Peterborough at home, but still lost each one.
true but we hadnt spent a billion pound and never been corrupt
I think they know they will win fuck all but the FA cup so fiddling them to get easy teams
Villa v Man City final ..
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 10, 2025, 07:48:32 PM
Revenge for the 2020 League Cup Final!wankers
salford
orient
plymouth
Bet some people thought similar of us when we drew Stevenage, Swansea and Peterborough at home, but still lost each one.
true but we hadnt spent a billion pound and never been corrupt
I think they know they will win fuck all but the FA cup so fiddling them to get easy teams
Villa v Man City final ..
Post by: Gareth on February 10, 2025, 07:49:14 PM
Leighton Phillips Derby
Really no complaints other than 6000 welsh arriving
What’s wrong with the Welsh?
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 07:49:26 PM
Another home draw! I was fully expecting Man United away - we usually get them away!Just cancelled the hotel
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:49:36 PM
Post by: lovejoy on February 10, 2025, 07:49:55 PM
Revenge for the 2020 League Cup Final!wankers
salford
orient
plymouth
Bet some people thought similar of us when we drew Stevenage, Swansea and Peterborough at home, but still lost each one.
true but we hadnt spent a billion pound and never been corrupt
I think they know they will win fuck all but the FA cup so fiddling them to get easy teams
Villa v Man City final ..
It was never a corner
Post by: Gareth on February 10, 2025, 07:51:41 PM
Another home draw! I was fully expecting Man United away - we usually get them away!
Weird how my list of those not wanting to draw this time never even considered them…I just wanted to avoid Newcastle, Bournemouth and Man City :-) how times change
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 10, 2025, 07:52:13 PM
He's a bigoted twat?Is the correct answer
Post by: wolfman999 on February 10, 2025, 07:52:56 PM
Revenge for the 2020 League Cup Final!wankers
salford
orient
plymouth
Bet some people thought similar of us when we drew Stevenage, Swansea and Peterborough at home, but still lost each one.
true but we hadnt spent a billion pound and never been corrupt
I think they know they will win fuck all but the FA cup so fiddling them to get easy teams
Villa v Man City final ..
Despite it appearing a fix, I very much doubt Walcott and Alex Scott have the nous to be able to fix the draw on live TV with a One Show audience of dozens watching on.
Post by: AV84 on February 10, 2025, 07:53:49 PM
Martinez Martinez
Garcia Cash
Bogarde Konsa
Mings Torres(Disasi)
Maatsen Digne
Malen Kamara
Bailey McGinn
Barkley Rogers
Kamara Tielemans
JJ Asensio
Rashford Watkins
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 07:53:59 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 10, 2025, 07:55:07 PM
Yea I was the same with Palace away thrown in for obvious reasons.Another home draw! I was fully expecting Man United away - we usually get them away!
Weird how my list of those not wanting to draw this time never even considered them…I just wanted to avoid Newcastle, Bournemouth and Man City :-) how times change
I actually think Fulham are more than capable of beating them without it being anything like a huge shock.
Feck them anyway, we look after ourselves, take Cardiff seriously with a strong team, as Unai has in the first two rounds and this start getting really exciting.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2025, 07:56:02 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on February 10, 2025, 07:57:01 PM
Leighton Phillips Derby
Really no complaints other than 6000 welsh arriving
Eh?
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 10, 2025, 07:58:40 PM
Maybe Prince William wants us to win this year and sorted it out for us to be at home against a lower league team!
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 07:59:23 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 08:00:26 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2025, 08:00:31 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on February 10, 2025, 08:01:10 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 10, 2025, 08:01:29 PM
I don't think anyone thinks it's a fix, do they?
It's implied often.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 08:02:40 PM
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Crystal Palace vs Millwall
Manchester Foxes vs Fulham
Newcastle United vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Bournemouth vs Wolves
Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle
Exeter City or Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town
ties to be played weekend of Saturday 1 March
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 08:04:45 PM
We've played Cardiff three times previously in the FAC. Lost 2-1 away 1927, won 6-1 at home 1929, lost 2-1 at home 1949.
The old adage which I grew up with and I’ve seen John Russell mention “The team that beats the Villa wins the Cup”
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 08:05:32 PM
I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 10, 2025, 08:05:53 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 08:06:00 PM
We've played Cardiff three times previously in the FAC. Lost 2-1 away 1927, won 6-1 at home 1929, lost 2-1 at home 1949.
The old adage which I grew up with and I’ve seen John Russell mention “The team that beats the Villa wins the Cup”
It was certainly true in 1927.
Post by: Villa Lew on February 10, 2025, 08:06:22 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 08:06:42 PM
Maybe before your timeLeighton Phillips Derby
Really no complaints other than 6000 welsh arriving
Eh?
Post by: Pete3206 on February 10, 2025, 08:07:37 PM
Maybe before your timeLeighton Phillips Derby
Really no complaints other than 6000 welsh arriving
Eh?
Do tell.....
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 08:08:16 PM
I didMaybe before your timeLeighton Phillips Derby
Really no complaints other than 6000 welsh arriving
Eh?
Do tell.....
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 08:08:25 PM
We've played Cardiff three times previously in the FAC. Lost 2-1 away 1927, won 6-1 at home 1929, lost 2-1 at home 1949.
The old adage which I grew up with and I’ve seen John Russell mention “The team that beats the Villa wins the Cup”
It was certainly true in 1927.
It certainly happened a fair few times!
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 10, 2025, 08:29:36 PM
We're the under the radar specialists again!
BTW, Hi again Dinas!
Post by: Villa Lew on February 10, 2025, 08:30:07 PM
We've played Cardiff three times previously in the FAC. Lost 2-1 away 1927, won 6-1 at home 1929, lost 2-1 at home 1949.
The old adage which I grew up with and I’ve seen John Russell mention “The team that beats the Villa wins the Cup”
It was certainly true in 1927.
It certainly happened a fair few times!
1959 Forest 1960 Wolves 1961 Spurs 1962 Spurs 1963 Man United
Post by: olaftab on February 10, 2025, 08:38:09 PM
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 10, 2025, 08:39:31 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 08:43:57 PM
Bit like Maguire's winner Friday night ;)It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 08:44:52 PM
One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 08:46:36 PM
Bit like Maguire's winner Friday night ;)It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
;)
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 10, 2025, 08:46:56 PM
But I remember seeing Leighton Phillios play - Hitchens was well before my time.One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 08:49:07 PM
Post by: The Moose on February 10, 2025, 08:49:28 PM
Post by: Mister E on February 10, 2025, 08:52:21 PM
Well draw out 3rdDo you understand the concept of randomness, or are you implying it was fixed?
2nd tie so got that prediction of within first four ties
Number 16 Cardiff -so the shuffle wasn’t up to much!
Especially as 15 came out 3rd tie
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 08:52:58 PM
Yes you might but many won't remember Leighton . Great centre half a ball player not physical , like Torres in some ways .But I remember seeing Leighton Phillios play - Hitchens was well before my time.One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 08:56:49 PM
I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.
Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.
It is of course a coincidence but if true, it's a pretty BIG coincidence.
Post by: tony scott on February 10, 2025, 08:57:37 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 10, 2025, 08:57:41 PM
I have to admit I'm a tad worried, the Cardiff fans seemed absolutely delighted with the draw, maybe they know something we don't!
They've heard great things about the hospitality packages at VP.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on February 10, 2025, 09:02:27 PM
I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.
Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.
It is of course a coincidence but if true, it's a pretty BIG coincidence.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at a combined odds of 4,094/1.
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 10, 2025, 09:05:49 PM
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 09:10:00 PM
I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at the combined odds of 4,098/1.
Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.
It is of course a coincidence but if true, it's a pretty BIG coincidence.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at the combined odds of 4,096/1.
That's nothing, I think the odds on them getting 50 home draws out 57 are 545,094,209/1.
I believe the odds of them getting at least 50 home draws out 57 are only 472,064,426/1.
So it's just a coincidence really.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:10:18 PM
Imagine both sides get to the final and win the cup how amazing would that be!
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 10, 2025, 09:12:17 PM
Anwar El Ghazi's happy about it.
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
He's a good lad, Anwar.
Post by: martin o`who?? on February 10, 2025, 09:13:15 PM
And it also drives a rather large coach and fucking horses through the Law of mathematical probability.I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.
Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.
It is of course a coincidence but if true, it's a pretty BIG coincidence.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at a combined odds of 4,094/1.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:16:22 PM
And of course a play off hero!
Yes you might but many won't remember Leighton . Great centre half a ball player not physical , like Torres in some ways .But I remember seeing Leighton Phillios play - Hitchens was well before my time.One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
So who else apart form El Ghazi , Robinson, This Gerry Hitchens and Leighton (and the awful chambers) played for Villa and Cardiff?
The centre back James Collins perhaps ?
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:17:28 PM
Well draw out 3rdDo you understand the concept of randomness, or are you implying it was fixed?
2nd tie so got that prediction of within first four ties
Number 16 Cardiff -so the shuffle wasn’t up to much!
Especially as 15 came out 3rd tie
Look at the discussion here
I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at the combined odds of 4,098/1.
Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.
It is of course a coincidence but if true, it's a pretty BIG coincidence.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at the combined odds of 4,096/1.
That's nothing, I think the odds on them getting 50 home draws out 57 are 545,094,209/1.
I believe the odds of them getting at least 50 home draws out 57 are only 472,064,426/1.
So it's just a coincidence really.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:19:13 PM
The first game I ever saw at Villa Park was against Cardiff city top of the table class old second division 1959/60;we won 2:1. I hope we repeat the feat and move into rd6Wonderful. Good memories and great first match for you!
I be disappointed if didn’t win this tie.
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 09:19:57 PM
Ok it's pathetically obsessive nonsense to question the probability of this . Move on we've been told , nothing to see here . Great goal Maguire also played on definitely.It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 09:21:01 PM
The first game I ever saw at Villa Park was against Cardiff city top of the table class old second division 1959/60;we won 2:1. I hope we repeat the feat and move into rd6
we won the game at ninian park that season 1 nil in front of over 54,000 fans .think that has been our 2'nd highest attendance ever
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:21:10 PM
What a penalty taker!Anwar El Ghazi's happy about it.
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
He's a good lad, Anwar.
And a play off hero!
Welcome back anytime.
I think under Emery he would do well
He’s better level than Cardiff and I’m surprised no lower half prem team took him on.
Should at least play top end championship
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 09:21:36 PM
He turned 78 a couple of weeks ago.
Also add Trevor Ford and Barrie Hole.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:22:22 PM
Do you like Cal Chambers ? I don’t like his play and neither did Emery he was a Gerrard signing but wasn’t up to Emerys demandsThe first game I ever saw at Villa Park was against Cardiff city top of the table class old second division 1959/60;we won 2:1. I hope we repeat the feat and move into rd6
we won the game at ninian park that season 1 nil in front of over 54,000 fans .think that has been our 2'nd highest attendance ever
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:23:40 PM
Willie Anderson. Over 200 games for us, over 100 games for Cardiff.Oh wow
He turned 78 a couple of weeks ago.
I think he deserves an invitation to the match if he can.
Certainly be featured in the programme .
Prince of Wales of course likely to attend this match too.
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 09:24:54 PM
What a penalty taker!Anwar El Ghazi's happy about it.
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
He's a good lad, Anwar.
And a play off hero!
Welcome back anytime.
I think under Emery he would do well
He’s better level than Cardiff and I’m surprised no lower half prem team took him on.
Should at least play top end championship
footy vil . he hadn't played for over a year before joining us . He hasn't been match fit for 3 months so no prem club would have taken him on the start of the season . Just about getting match fitness now . on the flip side Chambers have been superb for us the last 10 games
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 09:26:47 PM
El Ghazi what a penalty taker !Stick Dean Saunders down
And of course a play off hero!Yes you might but many won't remember Leighton . Great centre half a ball player not physical , like Torres in some ways .But I remember seeing Leighton Phillios play - Hitchens was well before my time.One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
So who else apart form El Ghazi , Robinson, This Gerry Hitchens and Leighton (and the awful chambers) played for Villa and Cardiff?
The centre back James Collins perhaps ?
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 09:28:47 PM
El Ghazi what a penalty taker !Stick Dean Saunders down
And of course a play off hero!Yes you might but many won't remember Leighton . Great centre half a ball player not physical , like Torres in some ways .But I remember seeing Leighton Phillios play - Hitchens was well before my time.One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
So who else apart form El Ghazi , Robinson, This Gerry Hitchens and Leighton (and the awful chambers) played for Villa and Cardiff?
The centre back James Collins perhaps ?
jaden phillogene had a season with us
Post by: rougegorge on February 10, 2025, 09:29:15 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:31:46 PM
Thank you for your reply. I think have to be fair Chambers played in 7-0 in middle and that was a week ago so can’t have been superb for 10 gamesWhat a penalty taker!Anwar El Ghazi's happy about it.
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
He's a good lad, Anwar.
And a play off hero!
Welcome back anytime.
I think under Emery he would do well
He’s better level than Cardiff and I’m surprised no lower half prem team took him on.
Should at least play top end championship
footy vil . he hadn't played for over a year before joining us . He hasn't been match fit for 3 months so no prem club would have taken him on the start of the season . Just about getting match fitness now . on the flip side Chambers have been superb for us the last 10 games
Chambers is a championship player with greatest respect maybe he was good in other games but against Leeds you lost 7-0 so I can’t agree with your assessment
Post by: DrGonzo on February 10, 2025, 09:35:28 PM
I have a lot of time for Chambers, he seems a decent pro and a good bloke. He did a job when we needed him but took a path that might well prolong his career. Enjoy him bud.
One of the lads on the pool team is a Swansea fan and has already started...
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 10, 2025, 09:35:43 PM
Thank you for your reply. I think have to be fair Chambers played in 7-0 in middle and that was a week ago so can’t have been superb for 10 gamesWhat a penalty taker!Anwar El Ghazi's happy about it.
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
He's a good lad, Anwar.
And a play off hero!
Welcome back anytime.
I think under Emery he would do well
He’s better level than Cardiff and I’m surprised no lower half prem team took him on.
Should at least play top end championship
footy vil . he hadn't played for over a year before joining us . He hasn't been match fit for 3 months so no prem club would have taken him on the start of the season . Just about getting match fitness now . on the flip side Chambers have been superb for us the last 10 games
Chambers is a championship player with greatest respect maybe he was good in other games but against Leeds you lost 7-0 so I can’t agree with your assessment
i go week in week out and since we moved him in front of the back 4 been superb for us . i should have mentioned apart from the leeds game
and yes a good solid championship player not a prem player these days
Post by: Gareth on February 10, 2025, 09:37:43 PM
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST
ST
Bench - Bacuna :-)
So on and so on….
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 09:38:51 PM
Post by: stevo_st on February 10, 2025, 09:39:19 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 09:40:34 PM
Sure we can make a team…fill the gapsCB Phillips
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST
ST
Bench - Bacuna :-)
So on and so on….
ST Saunders
Post by: Gareth on February 10, 2025, 09:41:18 PM
There were times that role was muted for us, he did a few little cameos there…was always one of those players who filled in for an odd game very well, but wasn’t enough to get a regular spot. Was always going to be good for you guys if could stay fitThank you for your reply. I think have to be fair Chambers played in 7-0 in middle and that was a week ago so can’t have been superb for 10 gamesWhat a penalty taker!Anwar El Ghazi's happy about it.
https://x.com/elghazi1995/status/1889034225451479093?t=bDhhq-6Q5WvzXxCGvZD9Cw&s=19
He's a good lad, Anwar.
And a play off hero!
Welcome back anytime.
I think under Emery he would do well
He’s better level than Cardiff and I’m surprised no lower half prem team took him on.
Should at least play top end championship
footy vil . he hadn't played for over a year before joining us . He hasn't been match fit for 3 months so no prem club would have taken him on the start of the season . Just about getting match fitness now . on the flip side Chambers have been superb for us the last 10 games
Chambers is a championship player with greatest respect maybe he was good in other games but against Leeds you lost 7-0 so I can’t agree with your assessment
i go week in week out and since we moved him in front of the back 4 been superb for us . i should have mentioned apart from the leeds game
and yes a good solid championship player not a prem player these days
Post by: john e on February 10, 2025, 09:43:49 PM
Seems a bit far-fetched
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 09:45:28 PM
Is that true about the 50 out of 57 Home drawers thingI was thinking that too.
Seems a bit far-fetched
But the Maguire header , explain that one .
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 09:49:39 PM
Is that true about the 50 out of 57 Home drawers thingI was thinking that too.
Seems a bit far-fetched
But the Maguire header , explain that one .
A human didn’t think he was offside, but he was.
Makes you think.
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 09:53:49 PM
Certainly does along with all the other favourable calls over the years , thanks for reminding us . (Wasn't necessary we know).Is that true about the 50 out of 57 Home drawers thingI was thinking that too.
Seems a bit far-fetched
But the Maguire header , explain that one .
A human didn’t think he was offside, but he was.
Makes you think.
Post by: Gareth on February 10, 2025, 09:54:37 PM
Is that true about the 50 out of 57 Home drawers thingI was thinking that too.
Seems a bit far-fetched
But the Maguire header , explain that one .
A poor split second decision…no conspiracy
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 09:56:26 PM
Certainly does along with all the other favourable calls over the years , thanks for reminding us . (Wasn't necessary we know).Is that true about the 50 out of 57 Home drawers thingI was thinking that too.
Seems a bit far-fetched
But the Maguire header , explain that one .
A human didn’t think he was offside, but he was.
Makes you think.
4/6 of their last FA Cup games have been away (those not at neutral venues).
Can’t stop thinking.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 10, 2025, 09:56:34 PM
We've played Cardiff three times previously in the FAC. Lost 2-1 away 1927, won 6-1 at home 1929, lost 2-1 at home 1949.
The old adage which I grew up with and I’ve seen John Russell mention “The team that beats the Villa wins the Cup”
It was certainly true in 1927.
It certainly happened a fair few times!
1959 Forest 1960 Wolves 1961 Spurs 1962 Spurs 1963 Man United
1976 Southampton
1877 Manure
Post by: Demitri_C on February 10, 2025, 09:56:42 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2025, 09:57:45 PM
Post by: lovejoy on February 10, 2025, 09:58:01 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 09:58:47 PM
Split second ?? 4 of them all off when the ball is played and airborneIs that true about the 50 out of 57 Home drawers thingI was thinking that too.
Seems a bit far-fetched
But the Maguire header , explain that one .
A poor split second decision…no conspiracy
One of the most corrupt goals I've seen for a while , but yeah
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 09:59:15 PM
That sounds a score line we could repeat!
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 10:00:57 PM
How come Scottish Teams like Celtic and Rangers don’t get to play in England leagues?
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 10:03:33 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 10, 2025, 10:04:28 PM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.
Over both competitions, not just the FA Cup. For that they have been drawn away more then home in the last 10 years so I expect there is a similar lengthy always away streak as well.
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 10:05:09 PM
We've played Cardiff three times previously in the FAC. Lost 2-1 away 1927, won 6-1 at home 1929, lost 2-1 at home 1949.
The old adage which I grew up with and I’ve seen John Russell mention “The team that beats the Villa wins the Cup”
It was certainly true in 1927.
It certainly happened a fair few times!
1959 Forest 1960 Wolves 1961 Spurs 1962 Spurs 1963 Man United
1976 Southampton
1877 Manure
1948 Manchester United
1980 West Ham
1982 Spurs
I am sure loads more
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 10:06:15 PM
Why do Cardiff get permission to play in English leagues anyway ? Is it because like Swansea they have outgrown the Welsh Leagues?Great question
How come Scottish Teams like Celtic and Rangers don’t get to play in England leagues?
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 10:06:51 PM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.
They we’re away to Arsenal in the 3rd round. Of the FA Cup, a month ago.
Post by: Dave on February 10, 2025, 10:07:29 PM
Sure we can make a team…fill the gaps
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST
ST
Bench - Bacuna :-)
So on and so on….
Joe Bennett at left-back. James Collins next to Chambers.
Post by: LeeS on February 10, 2025, 10:07:57 PM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.
Over both competitions, not just the FA Cup. For that they have been drawn away more then home in the last 10 years so I expect there is a similar lengthy always away streak as well.
They beat Shrewsbury who previously had the record with 11. Anyone like to guess who had the record before that with 10. Go on, you know the answer…
….Aston Villa.
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 10:09:24 PM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.Great stat . Unbelievable really is .
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 10, 2025, 10:10:28 PM
It was never founded as an "English" league. Scotland started its own league in the 1890s but Wales didn't get around to founding one until 1992. The majority of Welsh clubs moved over to play in it but the bigger clubs stayed in the English system. A couple of Scottish clubs, Gretna and Annan Athletic, formerly played in the English non-league system.Interesting. Thanks.
I wondered if they have more pedigree than Scottish players at top level . Historically I mean and abroad.
I remember hearing on a podcast the greatest British player to succeed overseas was a Welshman . John Charles at Juventus. Gareth Bale at Real Madrid won things but didn’t have the same impact as Charles did when he was in Italy
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 10:11:10 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/mgGtCPd/9be7fa-bb32708a5ca44e9bbddc21d2ada01670-mv2.png) (https://ibb.co/mgGtCPd)
Note the Cardiff team included John Toshack. Also Mel Sutton, who was on the Villa books but didnt make it to the first team.
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 10, 2025, 10:11:51 PM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.Great stat . Unbelievable really is .
So unbelievable, that it isn’t true.
Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
Post by: LeeS on February 10, 2025, 10:12:36 PM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.Great stat . Unbelievable really is .
People used to say that about us when we held the record. “A thousand to one odds” they’d say, “it must be a fix” they’d say.
Maybe we stopped bribing the FA and Shrewsbury took over. Then when Man U got in on the act even the Shrews were outbid.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 10, 2025, 10:15:21 PM
1976 Southampton
1877 Manure
1948 Manchester United
1980 West Ham
1982 Spurs
I am sure loads more
2000 Chelsea
2015 Arsenal
Post by: LeeS on February 10, 2025, 10:16:18 PM
Post by: Richard E on February 10, 2025, 10:17:59 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on February 10, 2025, 10:18:06 PM
El Ghazi what a penalty taker !Stick Dean Saunders down
And of course a play off hero!Yes you might but many won't remember Leighton . Great centre half a ball player not physical , like Torres in some ways .But I remember seeing Leighton Phillios play - Hitchens was well before my time.One for those even older than me - the Gerry Hitchens derby.Same as above (Leighton Phillips) .
So who else apart form El Ghazi , Robinson, This Gerry Hitchens and Leighton (and the awful chambers) played for Villa and Cardiff?
The centre back James Collins perhaps ?
jaden phillogene had a season with us
The older Colin Gibson and going further back Frank Moss senior.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2025, 10:19:09 PM
Post by: john e on February 10, 2025, 10:22:16 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 10, 2025, 10:26:45 PM
Sure we can make a team…fill the gaps
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST
ST
Bench - Bacuna :-)
So on and so on….
Joe Bennett at left-back. James Collins next to Chambers.
Rudy Gestede upfront.
Barry Hole in midfield. (One in the hole, you say?)
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 10:35:17 PM
Then the ings / Ramsey goal up there a couple years ago when VAR was in play and they used it to the max . Haha . So corrupt .
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 10:42:41 PM
What’s the Manchester ‘Foxes’ reference about?
The offside goal to beat Leicester.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 10, 2025, 10:46:37 PM
Was Uncle Albert at Cardiff?
Post by: Drummond on February 10, 2025, 10:48:54 PM
Surely this will be 3pm Saturday.
I'd have thought 12.30 or 5.30. it will be on TV and they obviously can't show 3pm Saturday.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 10:51:36 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 10, 2025, 11:07:27 PM
Sure we can make a team…fill the gaps
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST
ST
Bench - Bacuna :-)
So on and so on….
Joe Bennett at left-back. James Collins next to Chambers.
Rudy Gestede upfront.
Barry Hole in midfield. (One in the hole, you say?)
Got to have Alan Wright at LB. He played 7 games on loan at Cardiff.
Post by: tomd2103 on February 10, 2025, 11:10:10 PM
It was never founded as an "English" league. Scotland started its own league in the 1890s but Wales didn't get around to founding one until 1992. The majority of Welsh clubs moved over to play in it but the bigger clubs stayed in the English system. A couple of Scottish clubs, Gretna and Annan Athletic, formerly played in the English non-league system.
The whole issue around who would play in the League of Wales got nasty in the early 90's. Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham were never going to play in it, but the FAW tried to force the clubs playing in English non-league football like Merthyr to join and a very bitter dispute followed as they didn't want to.
The great Trevor Ford would have to feature in a team of players who played for both clubs.
Post by: VillaTim on February 10, 2025, 11:12:56 PM
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB Phillips
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST Saunders
ST
Post by: DrGonzo on February 10, 2025, 11:16:28 PM
And who gives a fuck about UTD?
Post by: aldridgeboy on February 10, 2025, 11:29:25 PM
1. We win.
2. El Ghazi gets re absolute hero’s reception he deserves
Apart from when SGT came back with Watford after his first stint for us, I’m trying to think of such a big return ?
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 10, 2025, 11:41:56 PM
I wish for 2 things from this draw.
1. We win.
2. El Ghazi gets re absolute hero’s reception he deserves
Apart from when SGT came back with Watford after his first stint for us, I’m trying to think of such a big return ?
Deano with Norwich.
Post by: olaftab on February 10, 2025, 11:45:52 PM
Or more likely to be 1.17 or 5.07 kick off going by the way BBC and ITV arrange their schedule.Surely this will be 3pm Saturday.
I'd have thought 12.30 or 5.30. it will be on TV and they obviously can't show 3pm Saturday.
Post by: jon collett on February 10, 2025, 11:50:47 PM
The slots for this round were 1 Friday, 3 Saturday, 3 Sunday and 1 Monday.
Or does the Monday one get binned now with Euro matches that week?
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2025, 11:53:45 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 10, 2025, 11:54:48 PM
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB Phillips
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST Saunders
ST
Willie Anderson on the wing too
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 11, 2025, 12:21:03 AM
Surely as we were the 5.30 game this time we would not be this time again ?
Post by: eamonn on February 11, 2025, 12:30:44 AM
The chances of being drawn at home are 50-50 every draw.
And who gives a fuck about UTD?
I dont care bout Yanited
Yanited don't care about me
All I care about is AVFC
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 11, 2025, 12:37:52 AM
Surely as we were the 5.30 game this time we would not be this time again ?
I don't think it works that way, especially when it's a different day of the week.
Post by: tomd2103 on February 11, 2025, 02:51:36 AM
Or more likely to be 1.17 or 5.07 kick off going by the way BBC and ITV arrange their schedule.Surely this will be 3pm Saturday.
I'd have thought 12.30 or 5.30. it will be on TV and they obviously can't show 3pm Saturday.
Think the police might want a say in this one. When they came up into the Premier League that season, it was the only time I can recall away coaches being parked on the Walsall Road by the Alexander Stadium and then being escorted in by the police.
Post by: algy on February 11, 2025, 07:39:49 AM
Sure we can make a team…fill the gaps
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB Bennett
CB Chambers
CB Collins
RW El Ghazi
CM Hole
CM
LW Whittingham
ST Gestede
ST Hitchens
Bench
Bacuna :-)
Bennett
Anderson
Philogene
Saunders
So on and so on….
Updated with others suggestions
Post by: Demitri_C on February 11, 2025, 07:48:23 AM
Post by: Smithy on February 11, 2025, 07:53:19 AM
There are 8 games. Are they all on TV?
The slots for this round were 1 Friday, 3 Saturday, 3 Sunday and 1 Monday.
Or does the Monday one get binned now with Euro matches that week?
It's scheduled for 3pm on the Sat on the BBC, unless that's a placeholder?
Post by: Dave on February 11, 2025, 07:55:13 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 11, 2025, 07:58:39 AM
You would imagine
Manure vs fulham
City vs plymouth
Newcastle vs brighton
All look better than than villa vs cardiff. Id ours is 30m saturday im happy. 3pm games are the best in my opinion
Post by: alanclare on February 11, 2025, 08:07:28 AM
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 11, 2025, 08:16:43 AM
Has anyone noticed that Cardiff will be helped in their tie against Villa by the presence of Wales’ patron saint on St David’s Day, March 1st?
What position does he play?
Post by: Nev on February 11, 2025, 08:31:09 AM
My guess is a 12noon KO.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 11, 2025, 08:38:12 AM
Has anyone noticed that Cardiff will be helped in their tie against Villa by the presence of Wales’ patron saint on St David’s Day, March 1st?
What position does he play?
Left Baaack
Post by: Dave on February 11, 2025, 08:42:27 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
Feels like that or 2pm Sunday. I'd be very surpised if it wasn't a TV pick.
Post by: LeeB on February 11, 2025, 08:45:23 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
It's early, took me a while to work out 'Colonel Ghaddafis'
Post by: Drummond on February 11, 2025, 09:01:14 AM
My predictions are....
Friday Night, 8pm Forest v Ipswich
Sat lunch 12ish Villa v Cardiff
Sat tea 5.30 ManC v Plymouth
Sat night 8pm Newcastle v Brighton
Sun 12-2ish Preston v Burnley
Sun tea 5ish ManU v Fulham
Sun night 8pm Bournemouth v Wolves
Monday 8pm Palace v Millwall
Us and Manc will depend on the Champ's league draw and whether we have a Tuesday or Wed night game
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 11, 2025, 09:14:34 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
It's early, took me a while to work out 'Colonel Ghaddafis'
Me too. Hadn’t a clue what Nev was alluding to linking a former Lybian dictator with Cardiff City FC.
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 11, 2025, 09:19:16 AM
Has anyone noticed that Cardiff will be helped in their tie against Villa by the presence of Wales’ patron saint on St David’s Day, March 1st?
We've got their Prince on our side.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 11, 2025, 09:23:29 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
Feels like that or 2pm Sunday. I'd be very surpised if it wasn't a TV pick.
Surely they can't give us a Sunday game when we might be playing the following Tuesday.
Post by: LeeB on February 11, 2025, 09:25:11 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
Feels like that or 2pm Sunday. I'd be very surpised if it wasn't a TV pick.
Surely they can't give us a Sunday game when we might be playing the following Tuesday.
I wouldn't count on them to give a single fuck about our situation, we'll probably get Monday night.
Post by: Mister E on February 11, 2025, 09:32:47 AM
There are 8 games. Are they all on TV?There's also a 4th round tie today, Tuesday.
The slots for this round were 1 Friday, 3 Saturday, 3 Sunday and 1 Monday.
Or does the Monday one get binned now with Euro matches that week?
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 11, 2025, 09:43:41 AM
Post by: Nev on February 11, 2025, 09:45:00 AM
Post by: saint13 on February 11, 2025, 09:50:21 AM
GK Enkelman
RB Delaney
LB
CB Chambers
CB Phillips
RW El Ghazi
CM
CM
LW Whittingham
ST Saunders
ST
Willie Anderson on the wing too
Joe Bennet
Post by: lovejoy on February 11, 2025, 10:10:45 AM
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.Great stat . Unbelievable really is .
So unbelievable, that it isn’t true.
Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
It is true. between 2021 and 2023 including both cups ignoring two legged semi finals.
be careful calling people out for lying when you have literally no evidence whatsoever. You may yourself come across as a liar.
Post by: Dave on February 11, 2025, 10:15:12 AM
So unbelievable, that it isn’t true. Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
What's the most in a row that we've had, for comparison?
Post by: LeeS on February 11, 2025, 10:20:30 AM
Yeah, he covers that.So unbelievable, that it isn’t true. Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
What's the most in a row that we've had, for comparison?
Ours is 10. We held the record for a while. Then Shrewsbury got 11. Then United got 12.
Post by: jon collett on February 11, 2025, 10:22:08 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
It's early, took me a while to work out 'Colonel Ghaddafis'
Me too. Hadn’t a clue what Nev was alluding to linking a former Lybian dictator with Cardiff City FC.
To start with I thought he’d got mixed up with when they used to do the Ayatollah but then a nod of approval
Post by: Dave on February 11, 2025, 10:23:28 AM
Yeah, he covers that.So unbelievable, that it isn’t true. Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
What's the most in a row that we've had, for comparison?
Ours is 10. We held the record for a while. Then Shrewsbury got 11. Then United got 12.
Cool, that doesn't sound like much of a big deal then. Thanks.
Post by: jon collett on February 11, 2025, 10:23:36 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
Feels like that or 2pm Sunday. I'd be very surpised if it wasn't a TV pick.
Surely they can't give us a Sunday game when we might be playing the following Tuesday.
I wonder if their League game might be moved to Tuesday to accommodate a Friday kick off.
Can’t see WMP wanting us and Blues at home with similar kick off times with 6k Cardiff
Post by: lovejoy on February 11, 2025, 10:24:20 AM
Yeah, he covers that.So unbelievable, that it isn’t true. Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
What's the most in a row that we've had, for comparison?
This isnt true unless it once happened is a bit of a case of covering all bases. Why say its not true if you need the caveat?
We will definetly win on saturday (unless we don't win).
Post by: Dave on February 11, 2025, 10:32:26 AM
Yeah, he covers that.So unbelievable, that it isn’t true. Unless the stat is that it once happened. Then it is true but not slightly unbelievable. Other teams have had similar runs. Us being one of them.
What's the most in a row that we've had, for comparison?
This isnt true unless it once happened is a bit of a case of covering all bases. Why say its not true if you need the caveat?
We will definetly win on saturday (unless we don't win).
Because if you were talking about it having happened at some point time in the last hundred years, you'd probably have thrown "once" into the original post below to show that you meant you weren't talking about now.
As it is, he (not unreasonably) assumed you were talking about it being a current thing. Which it isn't.
A quick Google search shows Man United having 12 successive home cup draws. 4,096/1.
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 11, 2025, 10:54:25 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 11, 2025, 10:59:47 AM
I can't see it kicking off at 3 with the embargo in place so likely to be either side of that. The Rags KO at 12:30 at the Dickhead Sports Planet so that would point to a later KO but WMP might not relish 6k Colonel Ghaddafi's drinking in Town through the afternoon.
My guess is a 12noon KO.
Feels like that or 2pm Sunday. I'd be very surpised if it wasn't a TV pick.
Surely they can't give us a Sunday game when we might be playing the following Tuesday.
They did last time, as you pointed out. Luckily we avoided that prospect by finishing top 8. But with the midweek match guaranteed for us, Friday night (apart from the hoodoo) or early Saturday would probably be best. Then we could have Tuesday- Saturday-Wednesday before the March rest.
Post by: mallo on February 11, 2025, 11:16:37 AM
I do. Man United getting 50 of their last 57 cup draws at home.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at the combined odds of 4,098/1.
Oh no , it's just coincidence :)
It IS a coincidence, nothing more. Suggestion of any thing else is pathetically obsessive nonsense.
It is of course a coincidence but if true, it's a pretty BIG coincidence.
They recently had 12 home draws on the spin, at the combined odds of 4,096/1.
That's nothing, I think the odds on them getting 50 home draws out 57 are 545,094,209/1.
I believe the odds of them getting at least 50 home draws out 57 are only 472,064,426/1.
So it's just a coincidence really.
Aren't the odds of all outcomes from 57 the same? As the odds are reset every draw?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 11, 2025, 07:05:36 PM
Has anyone noticed that Cardiff will be helped in their tie against Villa by the presence of Wales’ patron saint on St David’s Day, March 1st?
As he's been dead for 1500 years I doubt he will get a ticket. We however will have a very much alive Prince of Wales.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 11, 2025, 07:47:06 PM
Post by: andyh on February 11, 2025, 07:49:56 PM
Would be great if newcastle and manure went out next round. Should we beat cardiff i would fancy is to get to at least the semis if that were to happenThat’s fucked it
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 11, 2025, 07:53:01 PM
Post by: Bosco81 on February 11, 2025, 07:57:40 PM
When will the KO time be announced?Narrowing it down to a day would be useful
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 11, 2025, 11:14:33 PM
Preston North End vs Burnley
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Crystal Palace vs Millwall
Manchester Foxes vs Fulham
Newcastle United vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Bournemouth vs Wolves
Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle
Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town
Post by: Pete3206 on February 12, 2025, 12:31:00 AM
Burnley
Villa
Palace
Fulham
Newcastle
Bournemouth
Cheats x 115
Forest
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 12, 2025, 12:35:26 AM
Post by: placeforparks on February 12, 2025, 11:57:12 AM
When will the KO time be announced?Narrowing it down to a day would be useful
as the only team (likely) left in the champions league and being away from home in europe, i would hope we are friday evening or saturday afternoon.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 12, 2025, 12:00:18 PM
Squad wise ours is better just depends on injuries and what players each team choose to make available for each tie.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 12, 2025, 12:01:27 PM
Blose at home saturday.When will the KO time be announced?Narrowing it down to a day would be useful
as the only team (likely) left in the champions league and being away from home in europe, i would hope we are friday evening or saturday afternoon.
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 12, 2025, 12:08:18 PM
Whenever it is I hope we have a minute's applause for Peter Whittingham
Post by: TaxDodger on February 12, 2025, 12:18:24 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 12, 2025, 12:24:17 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 12, 2025, 12:28:46 PM
So Friday night would be perfect (fingers crossed)2 days after we play Palace.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 12, 2025, 12:32:55 PM
So Friday night would be perfect (fingers crossed)
2 days after we play Palace.
We play Palace on the Tuesday (Feb. 25th).
Post by: Somniloquism on February 12, 2025, 12:35:52 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 12, 2025, 12:36:06 PM
Friday 28th, so 2 days rest then play Cardiff.So Friday night would be perfect (fingers crossed)
2 days after we play Palace.
We play Palace on the Tuesday (Feb. 25th).
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 12, 2025, 02:26:32 PM
So no doubt we will e late game onSat or Sundat lunchtime
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 12, 2025, 02:27:56 PM
Post by: jon collett on February 12, 2025, 03:58:36 PM
I still wonder if Cardiff match against Hull could be moved to one day earlier to allow a Friday kick off.
Post by: luke95 on February 12, 2025, 05:10:41 PM
I personally think it'll be the Saturday 12.30 slot.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 12, 2025, 05:11:14 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 12, 2025, 05:58:57 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on February 12, 2025, 06:23:17 PM
It'll be Saturday night to annoy me.
That’s my worry. I have a wedding !!
Post by: The Edge on February 12, 2025, 06:28:49 PM
I'm sure she'll understand just make sure you give her a nice honeymoon.It'll be Saturday night to annoy me.
That’s my worry. I have a wedding !!
Post by: aldridgeboy on February 12, 2025, 07:49:57 PM
I'm sure she'll understand just make sure you give her a nice honeymoon.It'll be Saturday night to annoy me.
That’s my worry. I have a wedding !!
Yeah she's a good girl, it will be fine I'm sure
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 12, 2025, 11:50:27 PM
It'll be Saturday night to annoy me.
Be ironic that I've made all the arrangements for a mates birthday and I end up not being able to go as thematch will come first.
Any time but 5.30 on sat please please
Post by: Somniloquism on February 12, 2025, 11:57:10 PM
Friday 28th, so 2 days rest then play Cardiff.So Friday night would be perfect (fingers crossed)
2 days after we play Palace.
We play Palace on the Tuesday (Feb. 25th).
So on that logic, you want us to potentially play our CL match only two days after the FA Cup or the Brentford match so we have three days between Palace and the FA Cup match?
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 13, 2025, 03:57:35 AM
https://x.com/vp1897/status/1889642051915886632?s=46
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 13, 2025, 11:03:25 AM
I was pointing out it’s not perfect whatever happens, Saturday then Wednesday would be my preference.Friday 28th, so 2 days rest then play Cardiff.So Friday night would be perfect (fingers crossed)
2 days after we play Palace.
We play Palace on the Tuesday (Feb. 25th).
So on that logic, you want us to potentially play our CL match only two days after the FA Cup or the Brentford match so we have three days between Palace and the FA Cup match?
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 13, 2025, 01:14:15 PM
Can anyone explain this to me , what it means ?
cheers
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 13, 2025, 01:15:21 PM
I heard semi automated off sides will be coming into the 5th round.
Can anyone explain this to me , what it means ?
cheers
They’re using technology that speeds up the VAR offside process. Like Hawkeye but not quite.
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 13, 2025, 01:41:38 PM
Hawkeye?I heard semi automated off sides will be coming into the 5th round.
Can anyone explain this to me , what it means ?
cheers
They’re using technology that speeds up the VAR offside process. Like Hawkeye but not quite.
Is that new name for linesmen? ;-)
Post by: dcdavecollett on February 13, 2025, 01:47:51 PM
Post by: DeKuip on February 13, 2025, 05:13:21 PM
I heard semi automated off sides will be coming into the 5th round.
Can anyone explain this to me , what it means ?
cheers
They strap something to the linesman’s arm which raises his arm and flag automatically when it receives a signal.
The Lino just has to remember to drink his half time cuppa with his other hand.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 13, 2025, 10:53:51 PM
I heard semi automated off sides will be coming into the 5th round.
Can anyone explain this to me , what it means ?
cheers
Computers monitor of the players and position of the ball multiple times per second, then automatically show if the player is offside or onside. However it is reviewed by the VAR people before being confirmed so not fully automatic. If you watched any VAR offsides in Europe or during the summer tournament, it is that system.
Post by: jon collett on February 13, 2025, 11:48:43 PM
Post by: LeeS on February 14, 2025, 08:00:06 AM
Post by: Dave P on February 14, 2025, 10:05:20 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 14, 2025, 10:10:35 AM
Confirmed as Friday 28th at 8pm.
Perfect....thank you God (or any other made up fairy story)
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 14, 2025, 10:15:31 AM
Post by: Drummond on February 14, 2025, 10:16:26 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on February 14, 2025, 10:16:52 AM
Confirmed as Friday 28th at 8pm.
Bugger.....I'm supposed to be up in that London. Guess I'll be dashing to VP
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 14, 2025, 10:19:42 AM
Confirmed as Friday 28th at 8pm.
Great stuff....thank you Anunnaki.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 14, 2025, 10:23:32 AM
Fri night games are pretty good at villa park to be honest
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on February 14, 2025, 10:26:19 AM
(as long as Villa win of course!!!)
Post by: andyh on February 14, 2025, 10:27:06 AM
Im working so wont bw coming nowDo you work at the rover ?
Fri night games are pretty good at villa park to be honest
Post by: Flamingo Lane on February 14, 2025, 10:36:53 AM
Post by: jon collett on February 14, 2025, 10:48:06 AM
That's good, Cardiff game the Wednesday before has moved forward a day and so we have extra recovery time before our Champions League game. Hurrah.
Was my preferred solution and the one i predicted!
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 14, 2025, 10:49:06 AM
Guess Dinas can have a good weekender now.
(as long as Villa win of course!!!)
oh yes hope wylde green can cater for a taff or two :D
preferred it to be a Saturday though
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 14, 2025, 10:51:45 AM
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Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 14, 2025, 11:17:25 AM
Im working so wont bw coming nowDo you work at the rover ?
Fri night games are pretty good at villa park to be honest
They don’t do Friday nights, the jammy gets. I’ll have to book it off if I get tickets, neither of which is always easy.
Can somebody be so kind as to post the sales dates? That’s often where I go wrong, as I did for the Spurs game.
Post by: andyh on February 14, 2025, 11:55:12 AM
That’s a busy week for us. Late KO on Saturday v Chelsea, Palace on Tuesday then Cardiff on Friday.We need some of those injured malingerers to get themselves fit and share the load.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 14, 2025, 12:15:10 PM
That’s a busy week for us. Late KO on Saturday v Chelsea, Palace on Tuesday then Cardiff on Friday.
Followed by CL first leg hopefully on Tuesday, Brentford on Saturday and then second leg of CL hopefully on the Wednesday.
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2025, 12:19:19 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 14, 2025, 12:21:09 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 14, 2025, 12:34:41 PM
Post by: Clampy on February 14, 2025, 12:43:54 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.
Maybe we should have left it to Liverpool to ask. It might have been changed then.
Post by: rougegorge on February 14, 2025, 01:11:17 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.Yes, I was struggling to see why we would want to play the match earlier than the original date, especially with all the injuries at the moment.
Post by: olaftab on February 14, 2025, 01:14:42 PM
The big pisser will be if we played CL first leg on Wednesday, Bforf on Saturday and second leg on Tuesday, which could happen😟That’s a busy week for us. Late KO on Saturday v Chelsea, Palace on Tuesday then Cardiff on Friday.
Followed by CL first leg hopefully on Tuesday, Brentford on Saturday and then second leg of CL hopefully on the Wednesday.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on February 14, 2025, 01:24:15 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.Yes, I was struggling to see why we would want to play the match earlier than the original date, especially with all the injuries at the moment.
Shame the Prem dont want to help english teams in the chumps league , like the european teams .
Post by: Richard on February 14, 2025, 01:26:16 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.
Guess there are very few if any free dates between March and May if you consider internationals, CL and FA Cup.
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2025, 01:32:49 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.
Guess there are very few if any free dates between March and May if you consider internationals, CL and FA Cup.
Yeah, it's annoying but it makes sense to jam it in a "free" window rather than risk it being even sillier later in the season.
Post by: SaddVillan on February 14, 2025, 01:32:53 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.Yes, I was struggling to see why we would want to play the match earlier than the original date, especially with all the injuries at the moment.
Shame the Prem dont want to help english teams in the chumps league , like the european teams .
I don't for one minute expect that the FA (aka/Greedy6 lickspittles) have bothered to provide an explanation/justification?
Post by: LeeB on February 14, 2025, 01:39:29 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.Yes, I was struggling to see why we would want to play the match earlier than the original date, especially with all the injuries at the moment.
Shame the Prem dont want to help english teams in the chumps league , like the european teams .
I don't for one minute expect that the FA (aka/Greedy6 lickspittles) have bothered to provide an explanation/justification?
I reckon they just have domain filter on their email that dumps any mails not from '.. @Arsenal/Liverpool/ManUtd/ManCity.com' into a' refused' box.
Post by: eamonn on February 14, 2025, 01:43:09 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.
Well he just posted above that he can't do Fridays without notice, you think they'd meet him halfway.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 14, 2025, 02:53:35 PM
Percy reporting that we requested to move the Liverpool to later in the season, but the Premier League refused.
Well he just posted above that he can't do Fridays without notice, you think they'd meet him halfway.
I know. Tossers.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 14, 2025, 03:02:34 PM
Given we'll have rearranged fixtures for the FA Cup semi and final, I'm OK with this game happening now.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 15, 2025, 11:31:59 AM
Also, Cardiff on the Friday night is the best we can hope for - Longest possible rest time prior to the Champs League away game, which is looking like Dortmund or Brugge (again!) at the moment.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 17, 2025, 10:43:26 AM
£10 kids.
On sale to STH from Monday 17th 9.30
Members Friday 21st 9.30
General sale Monday 24th 9.30
https://x.com/avfcsupport/status/1891423593730301987?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 17, 2025, 11:19:35 AM
Hope we turn up in the 1st half for this one.
Post by: luke95 on February 17, 2025, 11:41:41 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 17, 2025, 11:56:55 AM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
Certain to IMO.
Post by: LeeS on February 17, 2025, 12:14:09 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
Post by: PeterWithe on February 17, 2025, 12:21:39 PM
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 17, 2025, 12:26:00 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
well the club are selling tickets in 2 stages which usually means there has been big demand for tickets . As Villa are a big club and a quarter final at stake fans who don't normally go away will travel this time . speaking to a few at the ground Saturday lots of booked digs already for the Friday night in and around Birmingham
Last time we played up at Villa park in the prem there was a big demand prob could have sold our allocation a couple of times over back then
what ever happens any chance you could play your third team :)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 17, 2025, 12:35:51 PM
Post by: Richie on February 17, 2025, 12:48:32 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
well the club are selling tickets in 2 stages which usually means there has been big demand for tickets . As Villa are a big club and a quarter final at stake fans who don't normally go away will travel this time . speaking to a few at the ground Saturday lots of booked digs already for the Friday night in and around Birmingham
Last time we played up at Villa park in the prem there was a big demand prob could have sold our allocation a couple of times over back then
what ever happens any chance you could play your third team :)
To be honest mate, I'll be fuming if we don't go strong for this match. It's our most realistic opportunity of any trophy this season and a good draw for us.
Playing midweek yet again both this week and next will definitely have an impact on the team selected though. Just hope that some of our injuries have cleared up by then and that we don't get anymore.... which seem to happen every match without fail at the moment.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 17, 2025, 12:57:26 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 17, 2025, 01:52:58 PM
Had a player go off injured on some like 8 of our last 11 games, which is bonkers.
In the first half.
Post by: eamonn on February 17, 2025, 01:59:17 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2025, 02:37:27 PM
Got my tix but cant add them to wallet, is there a time delay or should I be able to add them now?
Tix are normally now only made available a couple of days before the match
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 17, 2025, 02:41:01 PM
Post by: Dave on February 17, 2025, 02:43:09 PM
I know they're not doing great in the Ch'ship but we'll give them at least a goal. Probably from their first shot on target.
As long as it's El Ghazi and we go on to win 6-1, I'm fine with it.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 17, 2025, 02:51:01 PM
I know they're not doing great in the Ch'ship but we'll give them at least a goal. Probably from their first shot on target. Who are their dangermen?
They don't really need danger men do they? Our defensive benevolence might be enough.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 17, 2025, 03:03:25 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
Given that they've been in the actual final relatively recently, I doubt they see it that way. They'll still sell out as it's a big game, but they're not Kiddie Harriers.
Post by: LeeS on February 17, 2025, 03:09:55 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
Given that they've been in the actual final relatively recently, I doubt they see it that way. They'll still sell out as it's a big game, but they're not Kiddie Harriers.
I had completely forgotten they’d been in the final. Although, I couldn’t confidently name any finalists in the last 30 years except 2000 and 2015
Post by: Gareth on February 17, 2025, 03:20:50 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
Given that they've been in the actual final relatively recently, I doubt they see it that way. They'll still sell out as it's a big game, but they're not Kiddie Harriers.
I had completely forgotten they’d been in the final. Although, I couldn’t confidently name any finalists in the last 30 years except 2000 and 2015
And those are the buggers you want to forget as well Lee :-)
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 17, 2025, 03:39:33 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on February 17, 2025, 03:49:37 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 17, 2025, 03:52:44 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TV
This is their cup final. I reckon they’ll sell that easily.
Given that they've been in the actual final relatively recently, I doubt they see it that way. They'll still sell out as it's a big game, but they're not Kiddie Harriers.
I had completely forgotten they’d been in the final. Although, I couldn’t confidently name any finalists in the last 30 years except 2000 and 2015
FA Cup has been incredibly dull over last 10 years.
Last exciting winner was Wigan, in 2013. Otherwise the same 5 teams winning all the trophies.
Post by: olaftab on February 17, 2025, 03:55:41 PM
Cardiff have taken up their full allocation... can't see then bringing 6/7k on a Friday night & live TVTerrible as once again the best supporters, better than those of you in other stands, we have been evicted from out seats.
Post by: PeterWithe on February 18, 2025, 08:42:22 AM
They tend not to make them available for Google Wallet until there are no other home matches in the meantime, so as to avoid potential for people getting them mixed up and holding up the queue.
Ah right, ta.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 18, 2025, 10:58:13 AM
I know they're not doing great in the Ch'ship but we'll give them at least a goal. Probably from their first shot on target. Who are their dangermen?
Colwill I apparently dangerous, but blows hot and cold.
They have "The Other" Jacob Ramsey too.
Post by: 144 Hard Boiled Eggs on February 21, 2025, 09:40:45 AM
Post by: dean saunders left boot on February 21, 2025, 09:43:36 AM
Edit
The site eventually decided to wake up and actually sell tickets
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on February 21, 2025, 09:58:13 AM
Usual website shit show trying to buy tickets this morning.Currently going backwards in the queue....
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 21, 2025, 10:09:34 AM
Post by: darren woolley on February 23, 2025, 11:06:55 AM
CL home leg is going to be carnage
Totally agree with you I'm getting prepared for meltdown.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 23, 2025, 12:23:24 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2025, 08:56:30 PM
Wonder if me might start Bogarde and Konsa at CB against Cardiff. Even if Mings is available, it might be worth giving him a break.
I actually wondered if Konsa would be rested against Palace with Bogarde getting that one as well due to him being comfortable on the left and Disasi on the right.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 23, 2025, 09:05:05 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on February 23, 2025, 10:51:54 PM
I reckon Garcia and Malen will both start, seeing as they can't play the midweek after. Bogarde might play seeing as Disasi can't.
I think this will definitely be the case and happy to see it.
Post by: Dave P on February 24, 2025, 08:52:55 AM
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Post by: cdbearsfan on February 24, 2025, 06:38:27 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 24, 2025, 06:56:14 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 24, 2025, 06:57:33 PM
Edited, was talking rubbish
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 24, 2025, 08:03:20 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2025, 12:24:22 AM
Might have been confused with Uruguay game which is on the Friday / Saturday our time. I had misread Brazil as late Wednesday into Thursday but had done a meanwood as well.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 25, 2025, 10:33:33 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 25, 2025, 10:43:43 PM
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
Post by: Dinas_Caerdydd on February 25, 2025, 10:47:06 PM
We better fucking take this seriously friday night
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
you have any injuries after your game tonight ?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 25, 2025, 11:14:13 PM
We better fucking take this seriously friday night
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
you have any injuries after your game tonight ?
Don't think we've any more than we had. Martinez might be a doubt given he came off at half-time.
Post by: Dave P on February 26, 2025, 08:45:23 AM
We better fucking take this seriously friday night
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
you have any injuries after your game tonight ?
Martinez is a worry. Rogers was touch and go before the game but played last night. Disasi is cup tied. To be honest, you'd want to play the team that played last night!
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 26, 2025, 08:50:37 AM
I can see it being a weird selection with an eye on the Bruges match.We better fucking take this seriously friday night
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
you have any injuries after your game tonight ?
Martinez is a worry. Rogers was touch and go before the game but played last night. Disasi is cup tied. To be honest, you'd want to play the team that played last night!
SJM and Tielemans could do with a break but he can only rest 1 of them. Expect Watkins to be rested.
Post by: avfcdale on February 26, 2025, 08:58:26 AM
Post by: wince on February 26, 2025, 09:42:33 AM
We better fucking take this seriously friday night
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
you have any injuries after your game tonight ?
A lot of hurt pride to be honest amongst the fans. Hopefully we will be competitive in this and not capitulate but I am not hopeful.
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 26, 2025, 09:44:21 AM
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
What are you like with your patience tested?
Post by: LeeS on February 26, 2025, 10:24:38 AM
We better fucking take this seriously friday night
If we go out i think fans patience will start being tested
you have any injuries after your game tonight ?
If Olsen plays then lump on your guys to win. As in, sell your house, your car and your grandma and put the lot on. You’ll thank me after.
Post by: Pete3206 on February 26, 2025, 11:28:20 AM
Could be a tricky evening
Post by: Richard on February 26, 2025, 11:52:53 AM
Post by: andyh on February 26, 2025, 11:59:08 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 26, 2025, 01:29:06 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 26, 2025, 01:41:31 PM
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Post by: Dave P on February 27, 2025, 12:44:21 PM
Post by: usav on February 27, 2025, 01:43:27 PM
Just need to squeak past Cardiff and Bruges, not lose at Brentford and then hopefully with the long break after March 12th we can get players back for the run in.
I was with you until the Brentford part.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 27, 2025, 03:05:52 PM
Just need to squeak past Cardiff and Bruges, not lose at Brentford and then hopefully with the long break after March 12th we can get players back for the run in.
I was with you until the Brentford part.
WDWW would be fine in our next four fixtures.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 27, 2025, 03:09:53 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on February 28, 2025, 07:47:19 AM
This is shaping up just like 1992 with all the top teams going out early and we had a great chance to win it. Only to lose to the only decent team left (Liverpool) in the QF who then went on to lift the trophy beating two teams from the 2nd tier.
Liverpool weren't any great shakes then, if I recall. Villa just the usual not turn up for the big occasion. We wore that ghastly Brazil kit as well.
Post by: London Villan on February 28, 2025, 08:10:01 AM
Post by: dcdavecollett on February 28, 2025, 12:29:11 PM
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 28, 2025, 12:48:45 PM
This is shaping up just like 1992 with all the top teams going out early and we had a great chance to win it. Only to lose to the only decent team left (Liverpool) in the QF who then went on to lift the trophy beating two teams from the 2nd tier.
Liverpool weren't any great shakes then, if I recall. Villa just the usual not turn up for the big occasion. We wore that ghastly Brazil kit as well.
Probably the most painful defeat in my time supporting the Villa. Have hated the yellow kits ever since (although it was shit to begin with).
Post by: AV82EC on February 28, 2025, 01:10:14 PM
I think they scored when Staunton was off injured and Atkinson missed about half a dozen sitters. I may be conflating multiple Anfield disasters, though.
You’re right cd. The main issue was Kubici trying to play offside and as you say Atkinson missing a hatful. It was a pretty even game tbf as we had Liverpools number around that time.
Post by: usav on February 28, 2025, 01:28:08 PM
This is shaping up just like 1992 with all the top teams going out early and we had a great chance to win it. Only to lose to the only decent team left (Liverpool) in the QF who then went on to lift the trophy beating two teams from the 2nd tier.
Liverpool weren't any great shakes then, if I recall. Villa just the usual not turn up for the big occasion. We wore that ghastly Brazil kit as well.
Probably the most painful defeat in my time supporting the Villa. Have hated the yellow kits ever since (although it was shit to begin with).
Not sure about most, but it's definitely up there. Pete is right, Liverpool were no great shakes and we had a really exciting team developing.....just didn't show up. Like the Final in 2000.
Post by: jwarry on February 28, 2025, 01:38:13 PM
This is shaping up just like 1992 with all the top teams going out early and we had a great chance to win it. Only to lose to the only decent team left (Liverpool) in the QF who then went on to lift the trophy beating two teams from the 2nd tier.
Liverpool weren't any great shakes then, if I recall. Villa just the usual not turn up for the big occasion. We wore that ghastly Brazil kit as well.
Probably the most painful defeat in my time supporting the Villa. Have hated the yellow kits ever since (although it was shit to begin with).
Not sure about most, but it's definitely up there. Pete is right, Liverpool were no great shakes and we had a really exciting team developing.....just didn't show up. Like the Final in 2000.
The 2000 final was devastating. Chelski were no great shakes in that game but we just seemed to get stage fright, so to lose 1-0 was galling
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 28, 2025, 02:02:45 PM
This is shaping up just like 1992 with all the top teams going out early and we had a great chance to win it. Only to lose to the only decent team left (Liverpool) in the QF who then went on to lift the trophy beating two teams from the 2nd tier.
Liverpool weren't any great shakes then, if I recall. Villa just the usual not turn up for the big occasion. We wore that ghastly Brazil kit as well.
Probably the most painful defeat in my time supporting the Villa. Have hated the yellow kits ever since (although it was shit to begin with).
Not sure about most, but it's definitely up there. Pete is right, Liverpool were no great shakes and we had a really exciting team developing.....just didn't show up. Like the Final in 2000.
The fact that I watched with my four (Irish) Liverpool supporting flatmates didn't help. Then add in the fact that we had as good a team as Liverpool at the time, and their semi-final and final opponents were in the Second Division. That for me was the one that got away, and it would have been great to win it with BFR.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 28, 2025, 02:04:53 PM
Former United defender Denis Irwin and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw, which will take place shortly after the final whistle at Old Trafford with that tie kicking-off at 4.30pm GMT.
Ball numbers....
1. Preston North End
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/28/emirates-fa-cup-quarter-final-draw-details-20252802
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 28, 2025, 02:10:51 PM
Former United defender Denis Irwin and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw,
Should be great craic altogether.
Post by: Drummond on February 28, 2025, 02:26:31 PM
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final will be made on Sunday 2 March 2025, following the fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Fulham.
Former United defender Denis Irwin and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw, which will take place shortly after the final whistle at Old Trafford with that tie kicking-off at 4.30pm GMT.
Ball numbers....
1. Preston North End or Burnley
2. Aston Villa or Cardiff City
3. Crystal Palace or Millwall
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth or Wolverhampton Wanderers
7. Manchester City or Plymouth Argyle
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/28/emirates-fa-cup-quarter-final-draw-details-20252802
I reckon it will be
1. Burnley
2. Villa
3. Palace
4. Fulham
5. Newcastle
6 Wolves
7. ManC
8. Ipswich
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 28, 2025, 02:29:11 PM
I reckon it will be
1. Burnley
2. Villa
3. Palace
4. Fulham
5. Newcastle
6 Wolves
7. ManC
8. Ipswich
I'd be very happy with that, and ecstatic if Newcastle and Citeh got drawn together.
Post by: OCD on February 28, 2025, 02:35:32 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 28, 2025, 03:17:03 PM
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final will be made on Sunday 2 March 2025, following the fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Fulham.
Former United defender Denis Irwin and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw, which will take place shortly after the final whistle at Old Trafford with that tie kicking-off at 4.30pm GMT.
Ball numbers....
1. Preston North End or Burnley
2. Aston Villa or Cardiff City
3. Crystal Palace or Millwall
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth or Wolverhampton Wanderers
7. Manchester City or Plymouth Argyle
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/28/emirates-fa-cup-quarter-final-draw-details-20252802
On no! Back to the cursed ball number 2.
Post by: AV82EC on February 28, 2025, 03:24:06 PM
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final will be made on Sunday 2 March 2025, following the fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Fulham.
Former United defender Denis Irwin and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw, which will take place shortly after the final whistle at Old Trafford with that tie kicking-off at 4.30pm GMT.
Ball numbers....
1. Preston North End or Burnley
2. Aston Villa or Cardiff City
3. Crystal Palace or Millwall
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth or Wolverhampton Wanderers
7. Manchester City or Plymouth Argyle
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/feb/28/emirates-fa-cup-quarter-final-draw-details-20252802
On no! Back to the cursed ball number 2.
That was my first thought as well until I realised that every ball is cursed and has been for the last 67 years.
Post by: Richard on March 01, 2025, 08:21:15 AM
Post by: berneboy on March 01, 2025, 01:56:50 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 01, 2025, 02:54:17 PM
6th round home to Preston would be nice
KKH wouldn't be able to play against us either.
Post by: devilla on March 01, 2025, 03:07:43 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 01, 2025, 03:11:49 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 01, 2025, 03:13:54 PM
What will happen is the red filth will get a spawny win against Fulham then we'll be drawn against them away. Man U away, that'll make a change won't it?
I'd fancy our chances. Definitely preferable to Newcastle, Citeh or Bournemouth away.
Post by: VillaTim on March 01, 2025, 03:19:14 PM
Post by: Astnor on March 01, 2025, 03:39:04 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 01, 2025, 03:43:12 PM
Post by: Rigadon on March 01, 2025, 04:05:23 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 01, 2025, 04:21:18 PM
It's going to be Palace away, isn't it.
It wouldn't surprise me given we had them at home in the League Cup. We're due a win against them.
Post by: Astnor on March 01, 2025, 04:26:55 PM
It's going to be Palace away, isn't it.That is about 1/14 = 7% chance. If happens we will go full force with no Olsen in goal and not let in any goal I guess.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 01, 2025, 07:10:21 PM
After we have Brighton(A) on the Tuesday then Forest(H) on the Saturday.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 01, 2025, 07:15:45 PM
It's going to be Palace away, isn't it.
If we get mist of our players back and with the incentive to make the recent loss right i relaly do think we will win if that was draw.
The one i would want to avoid is newcastle away
Post by: garyellis on March 01, 2025, 09:37:17 PM
UTV
Post by: BoVillan esq on March 01, 2025, 10:17:01 PM
It's going to be Palace away, isn't it.
So let it be written, so let it be done!
Its up there in the stars the fickle finger of fate, the sword of Damocles, you name it its going to happen.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 12:12:48 AM
Whoever we play we will had over 2 weeks break following the Brugge home leg to prepare.
After we have Brighton(A) on the Tuesday then Forest(H) on the Saturday.
Apart from all the International players. Didn't ITV mention we are doing Dubai as well for training?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 12:37:59 AM
Whoever we play we will had over 2 weeks break following the Brugge home leg to prepare.
After we have Brighton(A) on the Tuesday then Forest(H) on the Saturday.
Apart from all the International players. Didn't ITV mention we are doing Dubai as well for training?
Yes, they mentioned that in the commentary.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 02, 2025, 01:35:58 AM
Post by: algy on March 02, 2025, 06:55:12 AM
The key thing for me is getting drawn at home, if we are, then I'm not too bothered who we face. Obviously I have preferences, but I'll fancy us.Yeah, this more than anything. Home tie next round, please :)
Post by: manic-road on March 02, 2025, 07:26:24 AM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 02, 2025, 08:43:14 AM
I fancy we could beat any of the other remaining teams, as long as we're at home.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 02, 2025, 09:06:31 AM
Away = lose
Simple as that
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 02, 2025, 09:20:01 AM
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 02, 2025, 09:33:06 AM
Pretty sure we had 8 away draws in a row, non of which went to a replay. The sequence was broken by the home draw against the Baggies in 2015.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 10:00:31 AM
Think this will be Preston's first FA Cup Quarter Final since 1966!
It will be. I was also surprised that yesterday was the first time Preston and Burnley had met in the FA Cup.
Post by: aj2k77 on March 02, 2025, 10:02:12 AM
Post by: amfy on March 02, 2025, 10:38:53 AM
Think this will be Preston's first FA Cup Quarter Final since 1966!
It will be. I was also surprised that yesterday was the first time Preston and Burnley had met in the FA Cup.
We have been in a lot of trouble with the family for missing our niece’s ’Baby shower’ for this game. Mr amfy’s mother is 92 & has been going to PNE for 77 years.
They reckon it was ‘just one game’ & we could just go to the next one, but a derby in the 5th round, to see them make the quarter finals for the first time in 59 years? I think there’ll be another baby before we get the chance to see that again!
Well done Preston for seeing off Burnley in normal time so we were able to put in an appearance but it would have been worth it anyway. My MIL just kept saying ‘I just can’t believe it!’
Yes - I have definitely had worse FA Cup weekends!
Post by: AV82EC on March 02, 2025, 10:42:53 AM
A Villa/Preston Qtr final would be superb, two of the founders.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 02, 2025, 10:49:38 AM
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 02, 2025, 10:52:23 AM
Home = win
Away = lose
Simple as that
It's a good shout to sugggest we'll get an away draw at one of our bogey grounds, Man City, Man United, Palace or Newcastle.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 02, 2025, 11:08:13 AM
Superb stuff, amfy.
A Villa/Preston Qtr final would be superb, two of the founders.
Also a rerun of the 1960 quarter final with nearly 70k in Villa Park. Look at the attendances across all the quarter finals: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_FA_Cup
Couple of derbies thrown in for good measure.
Post by: Richard E on March 02, 2025, 11:34:25 AM
Home = win
Away = lose
Simple as that
Home = win
Away = win
Semi final = win
Final = win
Simple as that*
*terms and conditions may apply
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 02, 2025, 12:06:42 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 12:10:51 PM
Yes Richard, it’s our year.
At least until 6.45 this evening.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 01:01:03 PM
Asay to preston i wouldn't mind after that palace or ipswich
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 01:18:18 PM
Its probably going to be an away game as we have been home every round so far
Makes no difference, the likelihood I mean.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 02, 2025, 01:32:55 PM
Superb stuff, amfy.
A Villa/Preston Qtr final would be superb, two of the founders.
Founder v Founder member, courtesy of an invite from the Founder.
Post by: Taylor on March 02, 2025, 01:35:43 PM
Post by: Skerra on March 02, 2025, 02:17:30 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 02:23:46 PM
I heard on the radio today, that if you took out the two Manchester clubs, the last time anyone else left in the competition won the cup was Ipswich in 1978.
And before that it was Forest in 1959. So 1 win in 65 years for the other teams.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:06:28 PM
Its probably going to be an away game as we have been home every round so far
Makes no difference, the likelihood I mean.
When we made the final in 2015 all our matches were home ties Blackpool, Bournemouth, Leicester, West Brom on way to the semis and final which were both at Wembley
I’m seeing the same again.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:13:03 PM
Now after the shuffle there is a good chance we’ll be draw out within the first two ties.
1. Preston North
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest/Ipswich Town
Its all 6’s and 7s the way do the draw shuffle so I’ll have to merely guess it’ll be Bournemouth or Manchester City
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 04:16:11 PM
Its probably going to be an away game as we have been home every round so far
Makes no difference, the likelihood I mean.
When we made the final in 2015 all our matches were home ties Blackpool, Bournemouth, Leicester, West Brom on way to the semis and final which were both at Wembley
I’m seeing the same again.
Interesting
Would be marvellous id same again but we go all the way this time
Post by: Pete3206 on March 02, 2025, 04:25:53 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 04:28:08 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 04:29:17 PM
As number 2 the balls will be poured in and we one of the first to be entering the hat .
Now after the shuffle there is a good chance we’ll be draw out within the first two ties.
1. Preston North
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest/Ipswich Town
Its all 6’s and 7s the way do the draw shuffle so I’ll have to merely guess it’ll be Bournemouth or Manchester City
As I mentioned to you in the last round, predicting we might be drawn out in the first two rounds is a 50/50 chance, which isn't much insight.
Post by: Small Rodent on March 02, 2025, 04:31:17 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:31:36 PM
I already have forecasted Emery will win this FA cup as I convinced winning a trophy this season.
I don’t think people can keep changing their prediction after this round.
If people are waiting to vote because of the draw that’s their prerogative but any who belong to the theory our names on the cup then vote it’s our year!
But forecasting the draw is an interesting one.
And enjoying seeing people predicting though as I said I think have to take into account ball number and how the balls land in the bowl
I like the high percentage who are with my thinking and utter belief Villa will win the cup this year !
Looking forward to the draw. Though I see it’s not just now it’s after Man Utd vs Fulham!
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 02, 2025, 04:32:23 PM
The two scummy clubs can play one another so we don't have to hear anymore talk of yet another all-Manc final.
Palace can go to Forest, where hopefully they'll get knocked out so we don't have to face them again this season.
We are drawn at home to PNE.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:33:41 PM
another home draw and it’s a sign.
Very annoying the draw isn’t just now as was expecting it now.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:34:27 PM
Brighton can play Bournemouth for south coast bragging rights.
The two scummy clubs can play one another so we don't have to hear anymore talk of yet another all-Manc final.
Palace can go to Forest, where hopefully they'll get knocked out so we don't have to face them again this season.
We are drawn at home to PNE.
I like this prediction!
Post by: Steve67 on March 02, 2025, 04:35:35 PM
I'm hoping Brighton knock Newcastle out.
Nicely done sir!
Post by: TaxDodger on March 02, 2025, 04:35:49 PM
Home draws last time we went all the way to the final 10 years ago.
another home draw and it’s a sign.
A sign we'll get to the final and produce one of the most embarrassing performances in cup final history?
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:41:31 PM
They are balls dropped out of a bag…nothing more, nothing less.
I agree with this but the way the balls land and get shuffled is also a factor
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:42:20 PM
Home draws last time we went all the way to the final 10 years ago.
another home draw and it’s a sign.
A sign we'll get to the final and produce one of the most embarrassing performances in cup final history?
No! you know what i mean ! it’s a sign we get to the final ! and i believe we will win as do 90% or so do
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 04:43:47 PM
here’s some insightAs number 2 the balls will be poured in and we one of the first to be entering the hat .
Now after the shuffle there is a good chance we’ll be draw out within the first two ties.
1. Preston North
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest/Ipswich Town
Its all 6’s and 7s the way do the draw shuffle so I’ll have to merely guess it’ll be Bournemouth or Manchester City
As I mentioned to you in the last round, predicting we might be drawn out in the first two rounds is a 50/50 chance, which isn't much insight.
working theory
Anyway I think i’ve worked the draw out.
The ties played over weekend 29th March
So it could well be arranged that Villa will play brighton because we play them on 1st April as well.
if it’s not then then Forest who we play on 5th April
They often arrange fixtures that are the same as the league as the working theory if that’s right ?! then cracked the draw!
This tends to happen on latter stages especially but can happen any round
Post by: TonyD on March 02, 2025, 04:45:01 PM
Post by: Mellin on March 02, 2025, 04:46:04 PM
Massive opportunity to get a different name on the cup.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 04:46:20 PM
What time is the draw today?
After the Man U game, so 10pm if they're trailing.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 04:51:13 PM
here’s some insight
working theory
Anyway I think i’ve worked the draw out.
The ties played over weekend 29th March
So it could well be arranged that Villa will play brighton because we play them on 1st April as well.
if it’s not then then Forest who we play on 5th April
They often arrange fixtures that are the same as the league as the working theory if that’s right ?! then cracked the draw!
This tends to happen on latter stages especially but can happen any round
Sounds like your tin foil has fallen against the loose screw.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 02, 2025, 05:11:14 PM
Inhere’s some insightAs number 2 the balls will be poured in and we one of the first to be entering the hat .
Now after the shuffle there is a good chance we’ll be draw out within the first two ties.
1. Preston North
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest/Ipswich Town
Its all 6’s and 7s the way do the draw shuffle so I’ll have to merely guess it’ll be Bournemouth or Manchester City
As I mentioned to you in the last round, predicting we might be drawn out in the first two rounds is a 50/50 chance, which isn't much insight.
working theory
Anyway I think i’ve worked the draw out.
The ties played over weekend 29th March
So it could well be arranged that Villa will play brighton because we play them on 1st April as well.
if it’s not then then Forest who we play on 5th April
They often arrange fixtures that are the same as the league as the working theory if that’s right ?! then cracked the draw!
This tends to happen on latter stages especially but can happen any round
Inshite.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 05:25:26 PM
here’s some insightAs number 2 the balls will be poured in and we one of the first to be entering the hat .
Now after the shuffle there is a good chance we’ll be draw out within the first two ties.
1. Preston North
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest/Ipswich Town
Its all 6’s and 7s the way do the draw shuffle so I’ll have to merely guess it’ll be Bournemouth or Manchester City
As I mentioned to you in the last round, predicting we might be drawn out in the first two rounds is a 50/50 chance, which isn't much insight.
working theory
Anyway I think i’ve worked the draw out.
The ties played over weekend 29th March
So it could well be arranged that Villa will play brighton because we play them on 1st April as well.
if it’s not then then Forest who we play on 5th April
They often arrange fixtures that are the same as the league as the working theory if that’s right ?! then cracked the draw!
This tends to happen on latter stages especially but can happen any round
Mmmmm'kayyyy.
Post by: tomd2103 on March 02, 2025, 05:35:05 PM
Post by: Rigadon on March 02, 2025, 06:06:09 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 02, 2025, 06:25:02 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.
They won’t be against us. You know very well how that works.
Post by: algy on March 02, 2025, 06:27:56 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.Both Manc sides need to be out before the semis. If either of them get a sniff of the final they’ll end up winning it. We need to be the heroes here and cut the head off the snake (Man Citeh)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 06:31:22 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.
Both Manc sides need to be out before the semis. If either of them get a sniff of the final they’ll end up winning it. We need to be the heroes here and cut the head off the snake (Man Citeh)
I'm happy to let Bournemouth have a crack at it first at the Vitality.
Post by: Rigadon on March 02, 2025, 06:33:42 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.
They won’t be against us. You know very well how that works.
I know… but it’s a boil that needs lancing.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 06:41:11 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.
They won’t be against us. You know very well how that works.
I know… but it’s a boil that needs lancing.
On this showing, it would be a repeat of the Cardiff game with us trying to break them down.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:05:39 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.
I dont and you know why as most of the forum does
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 07:12:35 PM
it’s running late or has it been done
On bbc said That Danny Murphy has left to do the draw ?
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 07:13:11 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 07:15:09 PM
Actually, I really hope we draw Man Utd if they’re still in. They’re shite.No, no and no.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 02, 2025, 07:21:47 PM
1. Preston North End
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Fulham
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
Post by: AV84 on March 02, 2025, 07:23:39 PM
Post by: DB on March 02, 2025, 07:23:51 PM
Post by: Richard E on March 02, 2025, 07:24:01 PM
Changing the draw times raises questions in my book
I’d read a different book, mate.
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 02, 2025, 07:24:48 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 02, 2025, 07:25:00 PM
Changing the draw times raises questions in my book
Same. Mainly, what time is the draw at now?
Post by: KRS on March 02, 2025, 07:25:05 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:25:24 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 07:26:34 PM
Post by: lovejoy on March 02, 2025, 07:28:19 PM
7 teams want the same opponents…
Yes Villa at home.
Post by: DB on March 02, 2025, 07:28:30 PM
Post by: lovejoy on March 02, 2025, 07:28:57 PM
Just not Citeh away please.
Correct
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 07:29:06 PM
Get on with it you kernts.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:29:15 PM
Just not Citeh away please..you just know thats what wr are getting
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 07:29:30 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 02, 2025, 07:30:01 PM
Post by: Tuscans on March 02, 2025, 07:30:12 PM
Post by: LukeJames on March 02, 2025, 07:30:16 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:30:18 PM
Post by: Chap on March 02, 2025, 07:30:25 PM
Post by: DB on March 02, 2025, 07:30:26 PM
Post by: andyh on March 02, 2025, 07:30:33 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2025, 07:30:35 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 02, 2025, 07:31:06 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 02, 2025, 07:31:33 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 02, 2025, 07:31:42 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 02, 2025, 07:31:46 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 02, 2025, 07:31:51 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 02, 2025, 07:31:54 PM
Post by: TaxDodger on March 02, 2025, 07:32:05 PM
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 02, 2025, 07:32:11 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 07:32:12 PM
Post by: garyellis on March 02, 2025, 07:32:22 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 02, 2025, 07:32:28 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 07:32:36 PM
Not home but that is a cracking draw
Aside from us being away, the whole draw couldn't be better.
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 02, 2025, 07:32:50 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 02, 2025, 07:32:52 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on March 02, 2025, 07:33:00 PM
Guessing KKH won't be playing against us?
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 02, 2025, 07:33:28 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 02, 2025, 07:33:31 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on March 02, 2025, 07:33:45 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:34:14 PM
How many tickets will we get?
Burnley got 5,686.
Post by: Hampshire Villa on March 02, 2025, 07:34:28 PM
The Goal hanger said well the top 5
What a collection of total pillocks
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 07:34:45 PM
not much shuffle but will take that !
super draw !
Post by: amfy on March 02, 2025, 07:35:01 PM
One way or another I'll be at a Villa away game finally!!!
Post by: PhilVill on March 02, 2025, 07:35:38 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on March 02, 2025, 07:35:55 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 02, 2025, 07:36:09 PM
So that was ball ONE Preston and ball TWO Aston Villa
not much shuffle but will take that !
super draw !
Troll
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:36:18 PM
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 02, 2025, 07:36:35 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 02, 2025, 07:37:04 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 02, 2025, 07:37:14 PM
Post by: wolfman999 on March 02, 2025, 07:37:25 PM
Fatty Richards just said all the big teams are out now’”
The Goal hanger said well the top 5
What a collection of total pillocks
Except Citeh of course! Prick.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 02, 2025, 07:37:34 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 02, 2025, 07:37:42 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:37:45 PM
Im in the camp screw the league amd focus on winning this
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 02, 2025, 07:37:46 PM
Hurry up I want to watch "The Americas".
any good? just finished landmen .. wasgreat :)
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 02, 2025, 07:37:59 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:39:31 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 02, 2025, 07:40:32 PM
A quick look at a PNE forum suggests they are upset Kaine Kessler-Hayden can't play.
I said on another thread , Id have him back with GArcia and get cash for cash.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 02, 2025, 07:40:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 07:40:59 PM
How many tickets will we get?
Burnley got 5,686.
I'm not sure if amfy will have room for us all.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 07:41:04 PM
I think I'd actually rather play Man City than Bournemouth at the moment, anyway.
I think I would as well.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 02, 2025, 07:41:43 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 02, 2025, 07:42:09 PM
Thank fuck we have no track record of fucking up against lower league sides.
That was all before Emery
Oh…hang on
Post by: Baldy on March 02, 2025, 07:42:47 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 07:43:23 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 02, 2025, 07:44:28 PM
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 02, 2025, 07:44:34 PM
Post by: martin o`who?? on March 02, 2025, 07:45:07 PM
Fatty Richards just said all the big teams are out now’”he should stick to being in arguably the most irritating adverts in television history because he isnt exactly Jimmy Hill is he??
The Goal hanger said well the top 5
What a collection of total pillocks
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:45:09 PM
Apparently FA Cup home ties with big away support, they give the "Bill Shankly Kop" which holds just under 6k, about a quarter of the capacity.
It's what we had when going there in the Championship.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 02, 2025, 07:45:09 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on March 02, 2025, 07:45:22 PM
Bollocks to the league. Strongest side possible for that please, hopefully the majority of our big hitters are back.
Think the home leg against Bruges on the 12th will be the last game we play before it (although we'll have a few away with international duty).
We've got Brighton on 1st April, so surely won't be scheduled any later than Saturday?
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 02, 2025, 07:45:26 PM
Post by: KevinGage on March 02, 2025, 07:48:33 PM
Fatty Richards just said all the big teams are out now’”he should stick to being in arguably the most irritating adverts in television history because he isnt exactly Jimmy Hill is he??
The Goal hanger said well the top 5
What a collection of total pillocks
He makes Jimmy Hill look like Peter Ustinov.
Post by: manic-road on March 02, 2025, 07:49:20 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 02, 2025, 07:49:21 PM
I'm just gutted it isn't going to be another all Manc Final....
Not as gutted as the Beeb though.
Post by: Villafirst on March 02, 2025, 07:50:05 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 07:50:05 PM
We really couldn’t have asked for a better draw. A Wembley visit beckons.
Bloody arrogant Vilers thinking they have the trophy won already. Feck 'em, Blues are on the up.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:51:03 PM
I'm just gutted it isn't going to be another all Manc Final....
Not as gutted as the Beeb though.
Anyone would think they wanted teams that would pull high viewing figures still in.
Post by: exigo on March 02, 2025, 07:52:18 PM
Apparently FA Cup home ties with big away support, they give the "Bill Shankly Kop" which holds just under 6k, about a quarter of the capacity.
It's what we had when going there in the Championship.
Burnley got 5,686 there yesterday, so should be the same for us
Post by: eamonn on March 02, 2025, 07:52:20 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 02, 2025, 07:53:09 PM
A note of caution: If I remember we drew Oldham away in the quarter finals around the early 90s? I think we lost 3-0! I really thought it was our year then! It's good that this will be played at the end of March, by which time I'd imagine most of the long term injuries will have cleared up. We should have enough on the day to beat Preston.A horrible low point. A plastic pitch, a hoolie blowing off the moors and a very good Oldham team did for us.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 07:53:33 PM
Imagine a big thread on here over their cup draw. Try to imagine it. It's like imagining unicorns driving F1 cars round and round the bullring. It just wouldn't happen.
Post by: amfy on March 02, 2025, 07:53:49 PM
Post by: Louzie0 on March 02, 2025, 07:54:26 PM
Post by: manic-road on March 02, 2025, 07:55:01 PM
I think they reduced it slightly for Burnley due to the nature of the fixture.
The same Burnley that have kept loads of clean sheets this season only to let in three at PNE.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:55:04 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 07:56:06 PM
Forgot about Kaine Kezza-Hazza being cup-tied.He's been their POTS so far .
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 02, 2025, 07:57:03 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:57:13 PM
Post by: amfy on March 02, 2025, 07:57:28 PM
I think they reduced it slightly for Burnley due to the nature of the fixture.
The same Burnley that have kept loads of clean sheets this season only to let in three at PNE.
Apparently Burnley played an under strength side to concentrate in the league. I'd have been fuming if I was them!
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 07:58:12 PM
Already a lively thread on our cup draw over on SHA.
Imagine a big thread on here over their cup draw. Try to imagine it. It's like imagining unicorns driving F1 cars round and round the bullring. It just wouldn't happen.
Imagine they win that lame verdu (or whatever its called cup) then in same season we win fa cup. Again forever in our shadow
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 02, 2025, 07:58:44 PM
A note of caution: If I remember, we drew Oldham away in the quarter finals around the early 90s? I think we lost 3-0 on a terrible pitch! I really thought it was our year then! It's good that this will be played at the end of March, by which time I'd imagine most of the long term injuries will have cleared up. We should have enough on the day to beat Preston.
yep was their with my late mate and was the coldest night ever, stuck in the bloody car park for ages too , depressing . Think it was Andy Ritchie for them.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 07:58:50 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 07:59:24 PM
Ooh, KKH can't play against us, that's a great rule.
Post by: SaddVillan on March 02, 2025, 08:00:25 PM
Sir Tom Finney Stand: 7,893
Bill Shankly Kop: 5,933
Alan Kelly Town End: 5,859
Invincibles Stand: 3,719
For "big games", the Bill Shankly Kop is given to away supporters
Post by: Demitri_C on March 02, 2025, 08:01:01 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on March 02, 2025, 08:01:15 PM
Post by: eye digress on March 02, 2025, 08:01:56 PM
A note of caution: If I remember, we drew Oldham away in the quarter finals around the early 90s? I think we lost 3-0 on a terrible pitch! I really thought it was our year then! It's good that this will be played at the end of March, by which time I'd imagine most of the long term injuries will have cleared up. We should have enough on the day to beat Preston.Was there! Plastic pitch, if I recall. We watched on in horror.
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 08:02:48 PM
Deepdale is an all-seater stadium with a total capacity of 23,404Yeah was there for RDM's last stand and we had that full end .
Sir Tom Finney Stand: 7,893
Bill Shankly Kop: 5,933
Alan Kelly Town End: 5,859
Invincibles Stand: 3,719
For "big games", the Bill Shankly Kop is given to away supporters
Be the same again
Post by: Dave P on March 02, 2025, 08:05:10 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 02, 2025, 08:06:41 PM
Not taking Preston lightly, but Oldham were a team on the up then, just starting that period of promotion the top league, a league final etc. i thought it was our year too though.A note of caution: If I remember, we drew Oldham away in the quarter finals around the early 90s? I think we lost 3-0 on a terrible pitch! I really thought it was our year then! It's good that this will be played at the end of March, by which time I'd imagine most of the long term injuries will have cleared up. We should have enough on the day to beat Preston.Was there! Plastic pitch, if I recall. We watched on in horror.
If we can beat Preston and Bournemouth can beat Man City, has the potential to be a really interesting last four. Id fancy both Brighton and Fulham to get through as well.
Post by: Mellin on March 02, 2025, 08:08:29 PM
We’re now outright second favourites following the draw.
To Man City, who I think Bournemouth will put out. If not, we're more than capable on the right day. Strap in. Big opportunity.
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 08:12:34 PM
We was there , walked out at 0-3 about 65mins , back to car and we were blocked in.A note of caution: If I remember, we drew Oldham away in the quarter finals around the early 90s? I think we lost 3-0 on a terrible pitch! I really thought it was our year then! It's good that this will be played at the end of March, by which time I'd imagine most of the long term injuries will have cleared up. We should have enough on the day to beat Preston.Was there! Plastic pitch, if I recall. We watched on in horror.
Horrific night
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 02, 2025, 08:13:40 PM
Post by: eye digress on March 02, 2025, 08:17:02 PM
You’re right, but their ascent wasn’t yet obvious at the time the game was played, I don’t think.Not taking Preston lightly, but Oldham were a team on the up then, just starting that period of promotion the top league, a league final etc. i thought it was our year too though.A note of caution: If I remember, we drew Oldham away in the quarter finals around the early 90s? I think we lost 3-0 on a terrible pitch! I really thought it was our year then! It's good that this will be played at the end of March, by which time I'd imagine most of the long term injuries will have cleared up. We should have enough on the day to beat Preston.Was there! Plastic pitch, if I recall. We watched on in horror.
I recall (very vaguely, admittedly) that we watched on, waiting for the football “logic” to kick in and we’d get back into the game.
Any moment now… and then, never.
Still, am amused to have shared the evening with several of you on here - can’t have been that many of us, only 19,490 there that night!
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 02, 2025, 08:18:33 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 08:19:27 PM
Post by: Astnor on March 02, 2025, 08:26:16 PM
Before the draw for the 1/8 finals I did guess Preston NE away for us. That did not happen. Now my guess is that we will get PNE away for our 1/4 final.INSIGHT (at last)!
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 02, 2025, 08:32:26 PM
Oldham had some good players back then, Barrett, Irwin, Redfearn, Warhurst, Ritchie. Plus that shit plastic pitch.Mike Milligan as well and don’t forgot that well known Brummie Frankie Bunn, who I’m sure scored for them that night? I listened to it on WM, distraught. Im sure they battered another Div 1 side in their cup run, and were unlucky to lose to Man Utd in a semi final replay.
Post by: lovejoy on March 02, 2025, 08:34:43 PM
Post by: Villafirst on March 02, 2025, 08:37:05 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 08:38:52 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 08:38:58 PM
I think Oldham had a striker called Marshall who scored against us?
Ian Marshall, wasn't it? Curly haired fella from what I remember.
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 02, 2025, 08:41:45 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on March 02, 2025, 08:43:03 PM
When legends Andy Ritchie and Rick Holden were to be feared.
Did they have the tall coloured striker as well, was it Palmer, possibly Roger, At that time as well?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 02, 2025, 08:44:26 PM
We won 1-0 with a goal from Dave Roberts, but went out in the next round losing 1-0 at Liverpool. So began my own year after year disappointment.
(https://i.ibb.co/mryBJYYw/prog-vs-aston-28-1-1967-jpeg.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mryBJYYw)
Now, this is our time.
Post by: ctvillafan on March 02, 2025, 08:45:22 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2025, 08:45:35 PM
Post by: Steve67 on March 02, 2025, 08:46:12 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 02, 2025, 08:53:34 PM
Can't take anything for granted, but this HAS to be the year, surely?! UTV
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 02, 2025, 08:55:18 PM
Its probably going to be an away game as we have been home every round so far
Makes no difference, the likelihood I mean.
When we made the final in 2015 all our matches were home ties Blackpool, Bournemouth, Leicester, West Brom on way to the semis and final which were both at Wembley
I’m seeing the same again.
Inshite.
Post by: Small Rodent on March 02, 2025, 08:58:44 PM
The way the balls fell out of the bag and the half-arsed way they were mixed shows once again we should not trust the FA.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 08:58:49 PM
1883 Notts County 4 Aston Villa 3
1887 Aston Villa 3 Darwen 2
1892 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Aston Villa 3
1895 Aston Villa 7 Newcastle United 1
1897 Preston North End 1 Aston Villa 1
1897 Aston Villa 0 Preston North End 0 (Replay)
1897 Aston Villa 3 Preston North End 2 (2nd Replay)
1900 Millwall Athletic* 1 Aston Villa 1
1900 Aston Villa 0 Millwall Athletic* 0 (Replay)
1900 Millwall Athletic* 2 Aston Villa 1 (2nd Replay)
1901 Small Heath** 0 Aston Villa 0
1901 Aston Villa 1 Small Heath** 0 (Replay)
1903 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Aston Villa 3
1905 Aston Villa 5 Fulham 0
1913 Bradford (Park Avenue) 0 Aston Villa 5
1914 The Wednesday*** 0 Aston Villa 1
1920 Tottenham Hotspur 0 Aston Villa 1
1921 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Aston Villa 0
1922 Notts County 2 Aston Villa 2
1922 Aston Villa 3 Notts County 4 (Replay)
1924 West Bromwich Albion 0 Aston Villa 2
1929 Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 0
1930 Aston Villa 1 Huddersfield Town 2
1934 Arsenal 1 Aston Villa 2
1938 Aston Villa 3 Manchester City 2
1946 Aston Villa 3 Derby County 4 (1st Leg)****
1946 Derby County 1 Aston Villa 1 (2nd Leg) (lost 5-4 on aggregate)****
1953 Aston Villa 0 Everton 1
1957 Burnley 1 Aston Villa 1
1957 Aston Villa 2 Burnley 0 (Replay)
1959 Aston Villa 0 Burnley 0
1959 Burnley 0 Aston Villa 2 (Replay)
1960 Aston Villa 2 Preston North End 0
1962 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Aston Villa 0
1977 Manchester United 2 Aston Villa 1
1980 West Ham United 1 Aston Villa 0
1983 Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 0
1990 Oldham Athletic 3 Aston Villa 0
1992 Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 0
1996 Nottingham Forest 0 Aston Villa 1
2000 Everton 1 Aston Villa 2
2010 Reading 2 Aston Villa 4
2015 Aston Villa 2 West Bromwich Albion 0
2025 Preston North End vs Aston Villa
* now Millwall
** now Birmingham City
*** now Sheffield Wednesday
**** competition held over two legs for only time
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 02, 2025, 09:00:49 PM
So that was ball ONE Preston and ball TWO Aston Villa
not much shuffle but will take that !
super draw !
Yes. So you were chatting absolute shit as always.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 09:03:38 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 02, 2025, 09:03:45 PM
Brilliant day of football. Geordies and Manc scumbags out, and the draw gets pulled out massively in our favour for once.Stop it! I'm taking nothing, NOTHING for granted until we all see John McGinn lift up the claret & blue ribboned trophy at Wembley, and wearing the lid on his head!
Can't take anything for granted, but this HAS to be the year, surely?! UTV
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 09:06:24 PM
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 02, 2025, 09:08:27 PM
Just had a look, in 89-90 they beat us and Everton at home in their fa cup run and they got to the league cup final, beating Leeds, Southampton (decent team then), Arsenal all at home and thrashing West Ham in the SF 1st leg 6-0 at home. So we weren’t alone that season.Oldham were brilliant at times that season
Post by: TelfordVilla on March 02, 2025, 09:12:34 PM
Post by: eye digress on March 02, 2025, 09:16:27 PM
Andy Ritchie chests the ball down 25 yards out, big bounce of the plastic pitch and bang! Back of the net.Just had a look, in 89-90 they beat us and Everton at home in their fa cup run and they got to the league cup final, beating Leeds, Southampton (decent team then), Arsenal all at home and thrashing West Ham in the SF 1st leg 6-0 at home. So we weren’t alone that season.Oldham were brilliant at times that season
Rinse and repeat.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 02, 2025, 09:16:47 PM
I hated that kit because of that game. We lost at Forest in it as well.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 02, 2025, 09:17:09 PM
Aston Villa FA Cup Quarter-Finals, because why not:
1883 Notts County 4 Aston Villa 3
1887 Aston Villa 3 Darwen 2
1892 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Aston Villa 3
1895 Aston Villa 7 Newcastle United 1
1897 Preston North End 1 Aston Villa 1
1897 Aston Villa 0 Preston North End 0 (Replay)
1897 Aston Villa 3 Preston North End 2 (2nd Replay)
1900 Millwall Athletic* 1 Aston Villa 1
1900 Aston Villa 0 Millwall Athletic* 0 (Replay)
1900 Millwall Athletic* 2 Aston Villa 1 (2nd Replay)
1901 Small Heath** 0 Aston Villa 0
1901 Aston Villa 1 Small Heath** 0 (Replay)
1903 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Aston Villa 3
1905 Aston Villa 5 Fulham 0
1913 Bradford (Park Avenue) 0 Aston Villa 5
1914 The Wednesday*** 0 Aston Villa 1
1920 Tottenham Hotspur 0 Aston Villa 1
1921 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Aston Villa 0
1922 Notts County 2 Aston Villa 2
1922 Aston Villa 3 Notts County 4 (Replay)
1924 West Bromwich Albion 0 Aston Villa 2
1929 Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 0
1930 Aston Villa 1 Huddersfield Town 2
1934 Arsenal 1 Aston Villa 2
1938 Aston Villa 3 Manchester City 2
1946 Aston Villa 3 Derby County 4 (1st Leg)****
1946 Derby County 1 Aston Villa 1 (2nd Leg) (lost 5-4 on aggregate)****
1953 Aston Villa 0 Everton 1
1957 Burnley 1 Aston Villa 1
1957 Aston Villa 2 Burnley 0 (Replay)
1959 Aston Villa 0 Burnley 0
1959 Burnley 0 Aston Villa 2 (Replay)
1960 Aston Villa 2 Preston North End 0
1962 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Aston Villa 0
1977 Manchester United 2 Aston Villa 1
1980 West Ham United 1 Aston Villa 0
1983 Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 0
1990 Oldham Athletic 3 Aston Villa 0
1992 Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 0
1996 Nottingham Forest 0 Aston Villa 1
2000 Everton 1 Aston Villa 2
2010 Reading 2 Aston Villa 4
2015 Aston Villa 2 West Bromwich Albion 0
2025 Preston North End vs Aston Villa
* now Millwall
** now Birmingham City
*** now Sheffield Wednesday
**** competition held over two legs for only time
Didn't realise we had 9 consecutive away draws from 1962 until 2015.
On a positive note we have only ever lost one QF when there is a 5 in the year,
It's our time.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 09:19:30 PM
Post by: Mellin on March 02, 2025, 09:22:28 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 09:24:50 PM
Franz Carr finally broke the latter jinx in 1996 but we had to wait another nineteen years for a home draw, which, of course, saw us go back to the Dark Ages.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 02, 2025, 09:29:42 PM
We will need to win this cup because Small heath are going to win a plastic toy also rans cup and we will need to have something to wave back at them.
The bankrupt Birmingham City Council have just announced that due to expenditure cut backs they can only afford one combined FA Cup/Tin pot trophy parade and civic reception. The open top bus will have Villa players on the top deck while Birmingham City players will occupy seats downstairs. Aston Villa players and officials will then have a 4 course meal at the Town Hall while council officials have promised Blues players a happy meal at the Mcdonalds down in Bordesley.
Post by: DrGonzo on March 02, 2025, 09:30:29 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 02, 2025, 09:32:16 PM
Post by: Mellin on March 02, 2025, 09:32:46 PM
*Well, we did, having checked. In '59 and '60, but you know what I mean.
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 09:36:44 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 02, 2025, 09:39:51 PM
The tom Finney statue is nice to see for anyone going up to this .
Surely the Morrisons with the built-in lighthouse is another 'must-see'.
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 09:43:02 PM
That's on that retail park as you walk away from the ground northwards , was pissing down and we sheltered in their for a few mins .The tom Finney statue is nice to see for anyone going up to this .
Surely the Morrisons with the built-in lighthouse is another 'must-see'.
Post by: FrankyH on March 02, 2025, 09:48:01 PM
We will need to win this cup because Small heath are going to win a plastic toy also rans cup and we will need to have something to wave back at them.
I think a fair few of them would rather lose that b&m paint trophy if we won the world's oldest cup competition.The comparison in the same season would kill them.
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 02, 2025, 09:56:17 PM
Will be going to Wembley with La Bluenose, assuming that by the time the tickets come round to general sale they haven't already sold their 50,000 allocation...
Post by: Clampy on March 02, 2025, 10:01:42 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 02, 2025, 10:07:18 PM
Thanks. I'm 37 so the majority of it pre-dates my existence, but I'm still surprised I've never heard about it. Remember the gubbing against Liverpool in '96, but just presumed we'd lost a couple of semis between that and '57. Madness.
*Well, we did, having checked. In '59 and '60, but you know what I mean.
It was mentioned a lot until we broke the hoodoo. Forest had equalised late in both league games that season so was a tense listen on the radio. It was a midweek game for reasons I can't remember.
Post by: FrankyH on March 02, 2025, 10:12:25 PM
Post by: DrGonzo on March 02, 2025, 10:14:11 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 10:14:34 PM
I’ll go first
Daniel Johnson
i always though he was good enough to stay at Villa
and he was legend at Preston
50 grand 50 grand Daniel Johnson !
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 10:15:22 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 02, 2025, 10:15:45 PM
I can't remember last year , but were all four games played saturday/sunday . I don't think/hope TV will insist on a friday/monday game ?
There won't be any Monday I wouldn't have thought because it's a full league programme in the midweek. Friday maybe but it is off the back of an international break so maybe not.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 10:18:18 PM
I'd imagine at least a couple of the Tuesday games will move to Wednesday so the TV companies can still televise a couple of Sunday games. They could, maybe, go Friday - Saturday x 2 - Sunday or even Friday - Saturday x 3, but that might be a bit tough with many players only getting back from international duty on Thursday.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 02, 2025, 10:19:14 PM
I can't remember last year , but were all four games played saturday/sunday . I don't think/hope TV will insist on a friday/monday game ?
There won't be any Monday I wouldn't have thought because it's a full league programme in the midweek. Friday maybe but it is off the back of an international break so maybe not.
The official line is ties are to be played across the dates 28th March - 31st March
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 10:20:56 PM
I can't remember last year , but were all four games played saturday/sunday . I don't think/hope TV will insist on a friday/monday game ?
There won't be any Monday I wouldn't have thought because it's a full league programme in the midweek. Friday maybe but it is off the back of an international break so maybe not.
The official line is ties are to be played across the dates 28th March - 31st March
That was before they knew the identity of the teams, though. If Preston were playing Plymouth, there's no logistical reason why it couldn't be played on Monday. However, with all of the ties featuring Premier League teams who play the following midweek, I suspect there won't be any Monday night FA Cup game.
Post by: AV82EC on March 02, 2025, 10:22:23 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 10:33:23 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 02, 2025, 10:35:28 PM
Post by: Vegas on March 02, 2025, 10:35:43 PM
Before the draw for the 1/8 finals I did guess Preston NE away for us. That did not happen. Now my guess is that we will get PNE away for our 1/4 final.INSIGHT (at last)!
That’s not insight. That’s a random guess that was wrong, then another random guess that was right
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 10:37:16 PM
Before the draw for the 1/8 finals I did guess Preston NE away for us. That did not happen. Now my guess is that we will get PNE away for our 1/4 final.INSIGHT (at last)!
That’s not insight. That’s a random guess that was wrong, then another random guess that was right
That is the definition of Insight on here.
Post by: olaftab on March 02, 2025, 10:37:55 PM
Forgot about Kaine Kezza-Hazza being cup-tied.Come on let's talk to the FA and allow the boy to play. It will be his biggest match so far and a rule must not deny him that opportunity
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2025, 10:38:30 PM
Preston are saying the weekend of 29/30th.
FA officially just state the weekend of Saturday 29th. But they have had that for every round including the ones going midway through the next week.
Post by: olaftab on March 02, 2025, 10:41:16 PM
was it Joe Royle manger of Oldham . I cant remember alot . I rememeber Earl Baratt having a mare and maybe bernie gallagher .. memory is goingYes he was and they were going great in the second division that season.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 10:44:09 PM
Will be going to Wembley with La Bluenose, assuming that by the time the tickets come round to general sale they haven't already sold their 50,000 allocation...
Not having a go or owt but I could never, ever do that under any circumstances.
And my Dad is one, as is one of my nephews, so it’s not a case of it being so unlikely a consideration it’s not worth thinking about, I just could never, ever even consider it.
Genuinely, there is no set of circumstances that would lead to me doing it. I feel a bit sick even writing about it.
Fucking hell. Imagine being around thousands of them all day. I’d rather be around MAGA mentalists or Russians. Or lepers.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 10:44:56 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 10:45:07 PM
Post by: RichardBatchelor on March 02, 2025, 10:47:47 PM
Played for Preston And Villa
I’ll go first
Daniel Johnson
i always though he was good enough to stay at Villa
and he was legend at Preston
50 grand 50 grand Daniel Johnson !
Villa’s greatest winger of all played for both clubs.
Mr Anthony Morley esq
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2025, 10:48:30 PM
Maybe as Martyn is from further away he doesn't hate them as much as many of our more local fans do. Out of curiosity, does she attend Villa games?
Like I said, not having a go at Martyn in any way, if anything I admire his willingness to do it for his Mrs.
Just saying, like.
My dad told me that back in the day (ie the 1950s) it wasn’t at all unusual to watch Villa one week and Blues the next.
Socially acceptable back then. But then again, so were rationing, racism and the desperate last throws of the dice of imperialism.
Post by: olaftab on March 02, 2025, 10:53:35 PM
That is not acceptable unless she is Sharon Stone.
Will be going to Wembley with La Bluenose,
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 10:54:37 PM
Slight problem is that neither of those matches seems to have actually happened so he's clearly misremembered it. Luckily he made the right choice, however he decided it, or I'd have likely just spent the last five hours on SHA ranting about how jammy Vilers are.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 02, 2025, 10:59:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 11:01:38 PM
Post by: FrankyH on March 02, 2025, 11:01:45 PM
allegiance became apparent.
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 02, 2025, 11:03:04 PM
"Wingnut" isn't obvious to me? It's entirely possible that I'm being really thick.
Big ears
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 11:03:23 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 02, 2025, 11:03:29 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 02, 2025, 11:03:36 PM
"Wingnut" isn't obvious to me? It's entirely possible that I'm being really thick.
Big ears, like the sticky out bits on a wingnut.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 11:04:31 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 02, 2025, 11:06:00 PM
Thanks. Never heard that before.
Are there any uniquely Scottish nicknames for members of the Mickey Mouse Club?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 02, 2025, 11:12:02 PM
Played for Preston And Villa
I’ll go first
Daniel Johnson
i always though he was good enough to stay at Villa
and he was legend at Preston
50 grand 50 grand Daniel Johnson !
Villa’s greatest winger of all played for both clubs.
Mr Anthony Morley esq
Brian Godfrey and Brian Greenhalgh ( The Bee Gees) arrived together in 1967 for £35k. Godfrey captained us in the 1971 LC Final, which helped make up for him not being picked for PNE in the 1964 FA Cup final. Godfrey died a few years back aged 69.
Greenhalgh moved on when The Doc arrived. He's still alive aged 78. Found a piece about him here.
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Greenhalgh enjoyed a relatively successful time on a personal level at Villa, who had dropped into the Second Division.
He formed an excellent partnership with Godfrey.
He netted 12 times in 40 appearances before a new manager came in and deemed him surplus to requirements.
“Tommy Docherty came in and replaced the previous boss Tommy Cummings,” he said.
“Tommy Doc just didn’t fancy me.
“On my 21st birthday, Doug Ellis – the chairman at Villa – told me he was going to give me a two-year contract.
“I remember thinking ‘Great’ because I was happy there. But then he brought in the new manager and Tommy just called us all in one by one.
“All he said to me was, ‘You’re leaving’ and that was it.”
https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/big-interview-ex-pne-forward-brian-greenhalgh-757229
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 11:20:46 PM
Thanks. Never heard that before.
Are there any uniquely Scottish nicknames for members of the Mickey Mouse Club?
Not that I'm aware of. I'll ask me dad, if I remember.
Post by: AV84 on March 02, 2025, 11:33:20 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2025, 11:41:06 PM
Kaine Kesler-Hayden, cannot play against parent club.
Ryan Ledson, suspended due to accumulated FA Cup bookings.
Duane Holmes, out until summer with broken leg.
Milutin Osmajic, potentially suspended if found guilty of racist abuse.
They could have as many players out as we usually do.
Post by: AV84 on March 02, 2025, 11:41:31 PM
Played for Preston And Villa
I’ll go first
Daniel Johnson
i always though he was good enough to stay at Villa
and he was legend at Preston
50 grand 50 grand Daniel Johnson !
Villa’s greatest winger of all played for both clubs.
Mr Anthony Morley esq
Callum Robinson
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 03, 2025, 12:00:11 AM
Post by: trinityoap on March 03, 2025, 12:09:49 AM
Post by: eamonn on March 03, 2025, 12:47:07 AM
Big Andy Marshall and his mullet up top , andy Ritchie just off him , Denis "the accountant" Irwin at RB . Worst game McGrath ever played for us , that pitch just didn't suit his knees , was a shocking gen1 Astro turf with a bounce like concrete .
Why was Denny an accountant ?
Post by: Rory on March 03, 2025, 01:37:04 AM
WBA are a bit sneakier. Most of them either weren't 'into football' for years, or at least 'didn't mind' Villa. Then for about five years 2011-16 you couldn't shut them up. That coincided with the most amount of time I had to spend with my then-girlfriend's WBA-supporting family.
I could mention Wolves but, meh, who cares?
Post by: sid1964 on March 03, 2025, 06:26:23 AM
As a season ticket holder who has attended all 3 FA cup games this season there must be a small chance that I finally get an away ticket for this game?
Post by: BC Villain on March 03, 2025, 06:50:29 AM
Post by: algy on March 03, 2025, 07:05:05 AM
We can win this if we put our minds to it.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 03, 2025, 07:11:32 AM
Perhaps they can have the pundits at TTOD.
Post by: TelfordVilla on March 03, 2025, 07:21:09 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 03, 2025, 07:23:27 AM
Post by: andyh on March 03, 2025, 07:40:44 AM
Post by: LeeB on March 03, 2025, 07:43:15 AM
Is that their ‘racist’ bitey player ?
Otherwise known as a 'Suarez'.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 03, 2025, 07:52:37 AM
Let's not get carried away. We had this when we drew Bradford and got our fingers burnt. Given our poor away form as well, perhaps tone down the arrogance
Nobody should be dismissing them, but if we don’t win it’s a big fuck up. That’s not disrespecting them, but even away a team with our resources should be beating them 9 times out of 10.
Post by: Clampy on March 03, 2025, 07:52:58 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 03, 2025, 08:02:22 AM
Wouldn't it be funny if Blues won the tallest dwarf trophy and we won either or both of the two open to all cups that we are still in?
Will be going to Wembley with La Bluenose, assuming that by the time the tickets come round to general sale they haven't already sold their 50,000 allocation...
It would be a absolutely hilarious
We can laugh at our rivals without being obsessed
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 08:22:27 AM
Let's not get carried away. We had this when we drew Bradford and got our fingers burnt. Given our poor away form as well, perhaps tone down the arrogance
Nobody should be dismissing them, but if we don’t win it’s a big fuck up. That’s not disrespecting them, but even away a team with our resources should be beating them 9 times out of 10.
Also a bit of difference between the team under Paul Lambert who was going for the heady goal of "not being relegated" and this one. We also don't seem to be playing the bomb squad this year like we have we several years recently including the loss to Stevenage. It seems Emery has targeted this as a trophy to win this year where previous years the aim had been the league positions.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 08:22:55 AM
Going back to the fixture date, I can't see any of the games being played on the Sunday as 5 of the teams through all play on the following Tuesday. I reckon there will be one game Friday night and the other three spread over Saturday.
They can move the Prem fixtures.
Post by: Clampy on March 03, 2025, 08:36:09 AM
Going back to the fixture date, I can't see any of the games being played on the Sunday as 5 of the teams through all play on the following Tuesday. I reckon there will be one game Friday night and the other three spread over Saturday.
They can move the Prem fixtures.
Would they though? Some teams might have already put tickets on sale. Seems simpler to just play the games over Friday and Saturday.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 03, 2025, 08:37:02 AM
Is that their ‘racist’ bitey player ?
Alleged, although seems to be 1 player's word against another, so surely hard to charge him?
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 03, 2025, 08:39:43 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 03, 2025, 08:40:17 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 03, 2025, 08:48:54 AM
Maybe, but having a track record for biting people probably won't help his cause, even if it's a separate offence so shouldn't be considered.A bit of the Suarez about him
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 03, 2025, 08:51:21 AM
Maybe, but having a track record for biting people probably won't help his cause, even if it's a separate offence so shouldn't be considered.A bit of the Suarez about him
Let's hope he doesn't have the 'being a brilliant footballer' part of Suarez.
Post by: Dick Edwards on March 03, 2025, 08:51:42 AM
Post by: stubbsyandy on March 03, 2025, 08:57:17 AM
I'm sure it was at Preston in the third division that two Villa supporters got on the roof of their stand at half time and got stuck and had to be rescued along with their Villa flag. Anybody else remember it?
I remember being at Preston when some lad shinned up their flagpole and pulled their flag down; im sure I still have a chunk of blue flag somewhere
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 03, 2025, 09:25:00 AM
Post by: Laurence on March 03, 2025, 09:45:08 AM
Post by: Paul.S on March 03, 2025, 09:46:55 AM
It’s good to get a cup game involving 2 proper, non manufactured clubs.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 03, 2025, 09:56:59 AM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 03, 2025, 10:00:50 AM
If our national football media actually have any interest and knowledge about football history, this is a classic FA Cup pairing to be trumpeted. The two greatest English clubs of the 19th century and the first two to win the league and FA Cup double.Indeed: the media hasn't a clue, but you know football only started with the Premier League in 1992? ;)
Sleeping on it, I'm glad we've got an away draw now. It will stop us from getting too cocky, given our away record this season: we'll have to earn a place in the semis!
#PTSDOldham1990
#PTSDBradford2013
Don't fuck this up Villa! Please!,
Post by: Dave on March 03, 2025, 10:01:26 AM
Hopefully if we get past preston, Bournmouth beat city. They probably wouldnt be able to sell 30k tickets meaning more for our fan base as tickets for wembley will be tough for semis
Maybe, but a first trip Wembley appearance in 25 years (and even that was for the Autowindscreens Shield) is probably the sort of thing that would easily turn several thousand Dorset daytrippers into massive Cherries fans for the day.
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 03, 2025, 10:32:50 AM
I went to Wembley with the brother in law years ago to see Bristol Rovers in a play off final. They averaged 7000 at home that year, and took 47000 to Wembley that day. Amazing how many come out of the woodwork for a Wembley trip.Hopefully if we get past preston, Bournmouth beat city. They probably wouldnt be able to sell 30k tickets meaning more for our fan base as tickets for wembley will be tough for semis
Maybe, but a first trip Wembley appearance in 25 years (and even that was for the Autowindscreens Shield) is probably the sort of thing that would easily turn several thousand Dorset daytrippers into massive Cherries fans for the day.
Post by: darren woolley on March 03, 2025, 10:32:51 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 10:53:23 AM
Going back to the fixture date, I can't see any of the games being played on the Sunday as 5 of the teams through all play on the following Tuesday. I reckon there will be one game Friday night and the other three spread over Saturday.
They can move the Prem fixtures.
Would they though? Some teams might have already put tickets on sale. Seems simpler to just play the games over Friday and Saturday.
We are talking almost a month away whereas we had a match moved with two weeks notice, so yes the non-TV prem moves are simpler, especially as some teams won't know if their players are actually on international duty until 2 weeks beforehand.
Post by: LeeB on March 03, 2025, 10:58:36 AM
Hopefully if we get past preston, Bournmouth beat city. They probably wouldnt be able to sell 30k tickets meaning more for our fan base as tickets for wembley will be tough for semis
Maybe, but a first trip Wembley appearance in 25 years (and even that was for the Autowindscreens Shield) is probably the sort of thing that would easily turn several thousand Dorset daytrippers into massive Cherries fans for the day.
About half a million in the Poole/Bourenmouth conurbation, season ticket holders will be taking their nans and cousins who prefer rugby but it's a day out etc, no problem.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 10:59:43 AM
Post by: Clampy on March 03, 2025, 11:00:56 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 03, 2025, 11:01:22 AM
Hopefully if we get past preston, Bournmouth beat city. They probably wouldnt be able to sell 30k tickets meaning more for our fan base as tickets for wembley will be tough for semis
Maybe, but a first trip Wembley appearance in 25 years (and even that was for the Autowindscreens Shield) is probably the sort of thing that would easily turn several thousand Dorset daytrippers into massive Cherries fans for the day.
Yeah knowing our luck that may happen
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 11:08:58 AM
Let's not get carried away. We had this when we drew Bradford and got our fingers burnt. Given our poor away form as well, perhaps tone down the arrogance
Nobody should be dismissing them, but if we don’t win it’s a big fuck up. That’s not disrespecting them, but even away a team with our resources should be beating them 9 times out of 10.
They're the only Championship team left in it so it's not arrogant to suggest we should go through, and I'm sure Unai won't take them lightly. It's not as if we're in the 3rd tier and arrogant/deluded enough to think we'll be competing with Citeh in 2 seasons' time. Although in fairness to Blose fans, it's probably easier to get carried away when the highlight of your week is a date with your sister.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 11:09:06 AM
Hopefully if we get past preston, Bournmouth beat city. They probably wouldnt be able to sell 30k tickets meaning more for our fan base as tickets for wembley will be tough for semis
If Blose can shift 30k tickets for a Wembley game, then a bigger club like Bournemouth will have no problem doing so.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 03, 2025, 11:18:12 AM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 03, 2025, 11:21:04 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 11:51:20 AM
Ah, ok. I also presumed those Tuesday and Wednesday games might be Amazon or TNT jobs. We'll just have to see I suppose.
Two are at 2000 (Forest/Manure, Scouse Derby) the rest are 1945. I've checked and the 2000 are TV (TNT Tuesday, Sky Wednesday). If Forest beat Ipswich tonight, then the Brighton/ Forest match probably has to be on Saturday to avoid Sunday/ Tuesday. As we play Brighton next match, the easiest thing is to have us on Saturday as well.
That leaves moving Bournemouth and Fulham matches to Wednesday.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 12:20:10 PM
If we get through, my preferred rivals would be Bournemouth, Brighton, Fulham.
I would take Fulham in the Semi-final and then Brighton in the final if we got that far.
Post by: Dave P on March 03, 2025, 12:24:29 PM
Isn't the allocation 25000 and we have 30000 season ticket holders plus GA+ queue jumpers. How will that work?
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 12:30:17 PM
Again, no assumptions from me either but as you've mentioned the final .....
Isn't the allocation 25000 and we have 30000 season ticket holders plus GA+ queue jumpers. How will that work?
Same as it did for previous years when we had too many Season Tickets with away fans and maybe cup matches attended being part of it. It did used to be where you sat in the ground (Witton centre, Witton wings, North Upper, etc) but it would be interesting if GA+ got ahead of the queue.
Post by: amfy on March 03, 2025, 12:33:19 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 12:37:04 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 03, 2025, 12:42:40 PM
Post by: andyh on March 03, 2025, 12:49:10 PM
We have to play Preston and they will be massively up for it.
I suspect they may think WE are the most beatable team left in the competition, at home.
We need to be respectful and not count any chickens.
Post by: amfy on March 03, 2025, 12:49:31 PM
This link seems to be working elsewhere so hopefully it will here as it belongs here.
Back in 2015 I was one of those asked to take part in a little fan feature before the Cup Final & this was the trailer.
I took the PNE supporting OH with me as he'd been to every game in the FA Cup trail. He insisted on wearing his PNE shirt. Here we are playing - staring role in that trailer!
Post by: London Villan on March 03, 2025, 12:57:12 PM
These four spring to mind...
Bolton (twice)
Bradford
Oldham
Small Heath
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 03, 2025, 12:58:50 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 03, 2025, 12:59:22 PM
We've lost against too many teams we "should" beat, in the latter stage of cups, to be even talking about Wembley.
These four spring to mind...
Bolton (twice)
Bradford
Oldham
Small Heath
Then again, we beat Liverpool in our last FAC semi final. Under the big brains guidance of Tim Sherwood.
Post by: Clampy on March 03, 2025, 12:59:56 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/32898039
This link seems to be working elsewhere so hopefully it will here as it belongs here.
Back in 2015 I was one of those asked to take part in a little fan feature before the Cup Final & this was the trailer.
I took the PNE supporting OH with me as he'd been to every game in the FA Cup trail. He insisted on wearing his PNE shirt. Here we are playing - staring role in that trailer!
Wasn't Leeg on that as well, unless I'm thinking of a different one?
Post by: Demitri_C on March 03, 2025, 01:00:23 PM
We should have no excuses of fatigue for preston game thats for sure. We will be all recharged for this game and hopefully have most of the team back
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 03, 2025, 01:01:57 PM
This discussion is going in a very dangerous direction.
We have to play Preston and they will be massively up for it.
I suspect they may think WE are the most beatable team left in the competition, at home.
We need to be respectful and not count any chickens.
What brings you to them suspecting that? The form of Rashford or Asensio? Our injury record? Something else?
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 01:07:48 PM
I don't want to be presumptuous, but I'd like to draw one of the Portuguese teams when we qualify for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup.
So you want to go into Europa League when we have won the European Cup again?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 01:17:20 PM
I don't want to be presumptuous, but I'd like to draw one of the Portuguese teams when we qualify for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup.
So you want to go into Europa League when we have won the European Cup again?
I forgot that you can't enter two European competitions in the same season. :(
Post by: Richard E on March 03, 2025, 01:31:07 PM
Post by: amfy on March 03, 2025, 01:31:27 PM
Post by: amfy on March 03, 2025, 01:32:20 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/32898039
This link seems to be working elsewhere so hopefully it will here as it belongs here.
Back in 2015 I was one of those asked to take part in a little fan feature before the Cup Final & this was the trailer.
I took the PNE supporting OH with me as he'd been to every game in the FA Cup trail. He insisted on wearing his PNE shirt. Here we are playing - staring role in that trailer!
Wasn't Leeg on that as well, unless I'm thinking of a different one?
Legion featured heavily in the full feature. This was just the trailer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 03, 2025, 01:32:38 PM
We've lost against too many teams we "should" beat, in the latter stage of cups, to be even talking about Wembley.
These four spring to mind...
Bolton (twice)
Bradford
Oldham
Small Heath
Then again, we beat Liverpool in our last FAC semi final. Under the big brains guidance of Tim Sherwood.
That really was a fucking brilliant comeback win though on the back of beating the tramps the last round. Just a shame we shit the bed as badly as we did in the final.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 03, 2025, 01:40:48 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 01:47:15 PM
Wasn't Leeg on that as well, unless I'm thinking of a different one?
Legion featured heavily in the full feature. This was just the trailer.
They always show the best bits in the trailer. ;)
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 03, 2025, 01:50:14 PM
Will be going to Wembley with La Bluenose, assuming that by the time the tickets come round to general sale they haven't already sold their 50,000 allocation...
Not having a go or owt but I could never, ever do that under any circumstances.
And my Dad is one, as is one of my nephews, so it’s not a case of it being so unlikely a consideration it’s not worth thinking about, I just could never, ever even consider it.
Genuinely, there is no set of circumstances that would lead to me doing it. I feel a bit sick even writing about it.
Fucking hell. Imagine being around thousands of them all day. I’d rather be around MAGA mentalists or Russians. Or lepers.
It makes the person in the world I love most happy. That trumps everything
Post by: andyh on March 03, 2025, 01:51:47 PM
Hmmmmm, just off the top of my head….injuries, atrocious away form.This discussion is going in a very dangerous direction.
We have to play Preston and they will be massively up for it.
I suspect they may think WE are the most beatable team left in the competition, at home.
We need to be respectful and not count any chickens.
What brings you to them suspecting that? The form of Rashford or Asensio? Our injury record? Something else?
No one would fancy playing Bournemouth, Palace, Forest or Man City, so IN THEIR EYES, Preston might think we are their best chance of causing an upset.
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Post by: Demitri_C on March 03, 2025, 02:42:21 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 02:44:38 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 03, 2025, 03:05:34 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2025, 03:15:13 PM
If we are playing on Sunday we won't be playing Brighton until the following Wednesday. Would rather we played Saturday and they played on Sunday, mind. Especially as we have back to back away games whereas they're at home twice.
As I mentioned, the Forest match is one that can't really be moved to Wednesday and they are playing Brighton in the cup (if Forest win tonight). So that is Saturday anyway I would have thought. So one less match to move if we also played Saturday. If Ipswich win tonight it is all up in the air, so I suspect we won't know until tomorrow or Wednesday the finalised dates for the round and the League the following week.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 03, 2025, 03:20:15 PM
Hmmmmm, just off the top of my head….injuries, atrocious away form.This discussion is going in a very dangerous direction.
We have to play Preston and they will be massively up for it.
I suspect they may think WE are the most beatable team left in the competition, at home.
We need to be respectful and not count any chickens.
What brings you to them suspecting that? The form of Rashford or Asensio? Our injury record? Something else?
No one would fancy playing Bournemouth, Palace, Forest or Man City, so IN THEIR EYES, Preston might think we are their best chance of causing an upset.
"Might think" is doing all the lifting here. We don't know for sure either way but looking at a club in the last 16 of the CL and comparing it with those you mention I think they might think much differently.
Post by: andyh on March 03, 2025, 03:20:28 PM
BBC and ITV are in control remember.
Post by: London Villan on March 03, 2025, 03:21:56 PM
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Post by: Dave P on March 03, 2025, 04:14:44 PM
Talk of the game being on the Sunday, Blackpool host Bolton on the Sat at 3pm so that may influence any Police guidance.
So that would mean Brighton away being put back to the Wednesday?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 04:26:57 PM
Talk of the game being on the Sunday, Blackpool host Bolton on the Sat at 3pm so that may influence any Police guidance.
So that would mean Brighton away being put back to the Wednesday?
I just hope Hookeysmith hasn't planned a night out on the Wednesday.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2025, 06:44:05 PM
This discussion is going in a very dangerous direction.
We have to play Preston and they will be massively up for it.
I suspect they may think WE are the most beatable team left in the competition, at home.
We need to be respectful and not count any chickens.
I think people are understandably happy atm that Yanited and Newcastle were knocked out yesterday, and that we've drawn the weakest team on paper. As the game itself approaches, it'll be be more of a nervous 'just don't fuck it up, Villa' vibe on here.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 03, 2025, 07:03:31 PM
about his personal challenge to win a trophy .
i had this signature a long time
the dream is very much alive and real!
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 03, 2025, 07:22:20 PM
Probably did us out of another double. Should be punished retrospectively and thrown out of this years Cup so we get a bye to the semi.
Quote
On this day … 6 April 1895
The Preston Guardian reported that Major William Sudell, founder of Preston North End, had been jailed for three years for embezzling thousands of pounds from the cotton mill where he was manager. The court accepted that he did not benefit personally, but used the money, £5,326 in total, to pay players’ wages and other expenses. On his release, he emigrated to South Africa, where he worked as a sports journalist until his death in 1911.
https://prestonhistory.com/2023/04/06/on-this-day-6-april-1895/
Post by: Des Little on March 04, 2025, 06:51:19 AM
my sign off signature quotes El Maestro
about his personal challenge to win a trophy .
i had this signature a long time
the dream is very much alive and real!
I read this as a poem, then realised it wasn’t
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2025, 07:09:57 AM
Blackpool is not exactly next door to PrestonTalk of the game being on the Sunday, Blackpool host Bolton on the Sat at 3pm so that may influence any Police guidance.
So that would mean Brighton away being put back to the Wednesday?
Post by: amfy on March 04, 2025, 07:43:25 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2025, 08:12:51 AM
Blackpool is not exactly next door to PrestonTalk of the game being on the Sunday, Blackpool host Bolton on the Sat at 3pm so that may influence any Police guidance.
So that would mean Brighton away being put back to the Wednesday?
It's not, but it is "their derby" after probably Blackburn. A bit similar to Brighton and Palace being a derby. I'm guessing Lancashire Police must be shit if they can't police both games though. One will be finished before the other one as well depending on 12:30 or 17:30 times.
Post by: amfy on March 04, 2025, 08:44:58 AM
There is a vague rivalry with other north west non prem type teams but no big deal.
For Bolton the big one is Wigan. There might be a bit of something with PNE, but Blackpool is too far from Bolton with too many teams in between for there to be any sense of a derby in that game.
Bolton v Blackpool won't require anywhere near as many police as the worst of our excitable one off day trippers!
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 05, 2025, 12:37:17 AM
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Post by: ChicagoLion on March 05, 2025, 09:51:47 AM
I’ll take amfys view.Blackpool is not exactly next door to PrestonTalk of the game being on the Sunday, Blackpool host Bolton on the Sat at 3pm so that may influence any Police guidance.
So that would mean Brighton away being put back to the Wednesday?
It's not, but it is "their derby" after probably Blackburn. A bit similar to Brighton and Palace being a derby. I'm guessing Lancashire Police must be shit if they can't police both games though. One will be finished before the other one as well depending on 12:30 or 17:30 times.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 05, 2025, 02:18:59 PM
Preston hate Blackpool & Burnley, & Blackburn a bit. Blackpool is massive across all ages, with Blackburn & Burnley having a bit of an age split with older fans having a bigger rivalry with Blackburn & younger fans more with Burnley (so Burnley is the more edgy fixture of the two)
There is a vague rivalry with other north west non prem type teams but no big deal.
For Bolton the big one is Wigan. There might be a bit of something with PNE, but Blackpool is too far from Bolton with too many teams in between for there to be any sense of a derby in that game.
Bolton v Blackpool won't require anywhere near as many police as the worst of our excitable one off day trippers!
That needs some kid of flow chart.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 05, 2025, 02:21:24 PM
It's not, but it is "their derby" after probably Blackburn. A bit similar to Brighton and Palace being a derby. I'm guessing Lancashire Police must be shit if they can't police both games though. One will be finished before the other one as well depending on 12:30 or 17:30 times.I’ll take amfys view.
Which is the same isn't it? Blackpool is Preston's derby team but it shouldn't be an issue.
Post by: Clampy on March 05, 2025, 02:24:39 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 05, 2025, 02:34:38 PM
Talk of the game being on the Sunday, Blackpool host Bolton on the Sat at 3pm so that may influence any Police guidance.
So that would mean Brighton away being put back to the Wednesday?
I just hope Hookeysmith hasn't planned a night out on the Wednesday.
THanks but i am ok for Wednesdays :)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 05, 2025, 02:42:55 PM
Villa hate Blues, dislike West Brom, don't care about Wolves and quite like Walsall.
Blues hate Villa, dislike Wolves, don't care about West Brom and quite like Walsall.
West Brom hate Wolves, dislike Villa, don't care about Blues and quite like Walsall.
Wolves hate West Brom, dislike Blues, don't care about Villa and quite like Walsall.
Walsall hate everyone.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 05, 2025, 09:32:25 PM
Like the West Midlands hate scale:-
Villa hate Blues, dislike West Brom, don't care about Wolves and quite like Walsall.
Blues hate Villa, dislike Wolves, don't care about West Brom and quite like Walsall.
West Brom hate Wolves, dislike Villa, don't care about Blues and quite like Walsall.
Wolves hate West Brom, dislike Blues, don't care about Villa and quite like Walsall.
Walsall hate everyone.
Everybody hates Villa.
Post by: Des Little on March 05, 2025, 09:33:28 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 05, 2025, 09:42:35 PM
Post by: amfy on March 05, 2025, 10:47:39 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-28888465
Who knew? (Not me!)
Post by: eamonn on March 06, 2025, 01:10:50 AM
All this talk of Prestons proud history. Just google William Sudell, they were the Man City of their day.
Probably did us out of another double. Should be punished retrospectively and thrown out of this years Cup so we get a bye to the semi.QuoteOn this day … 6 April 1895
The Preston Guardian reported that Major William Sudell, founder of Preston North End, had been jailed for three years for embezzling thousands of pounds from the cotton mill where he was manager. The court accepted that he did not benefit personally, but used the money, £5,326 in total, to pay players’ wages and other expenses. On his release, he emigrated to South Africa, where he worked as a sports journalist until his death in 1911.
https://prestonhistory.com/2023/04/06/on-this-day-6-april-1895/
What a bounder! Once Citeh' 115 charges turn into convictions, can we get PNE's double expunged from the records?
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 06, 2025, 06:04:56 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 06, 2025, 06:06:37 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 06, 2025, 08:45:21 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 06, 2025, 09:35:48 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 06, 2025, 09:43:38 AM
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 06, 2025, 12:38:08 PM
Worst possible outcome for us is playing on the Sunday and having our match against Brighton moved to Wednesday, while Brighton v Forest is on Saturday and Forest v Man U stays on Tuesday. That gives Brighton an extra day rest before our midweek game and Forest an extra day rest before our weekend game. That's what will happen, then.
And that’s exactly what’s happened !!
Post by: Clampy on March 06, 2025, 12:40:13 PM
Post by: Dave on March 06, 2025, 12:42:52 PM
Could we not just scrap the Intl matches? No one likes them.
It's a bit like saying "can we not just scrap lower league football". Not everything in football has to be done just to make life a little bit easier for a couple of dozen rich clubs in Europe.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 06, 2025, 12:53:39 PM
Sunday March 30th. 1.30pm ko.
Mothering Sunday too which gives issues surrounding prioritisation.
Post by: olaftab on March 06, 2025, 01:17:11 PM
Post by: Richard on March 06, 2025, 01:29:00 PM
Post by: LeeB on March 06, 2025, 01:32:50 PM
Could we not just scrap the Intl matches? No one likes them.
It's a bit like saying "can we not just scrap lower league football". Not everything in football has to be done just to make life a little bit easier for a couple of dozen rich clubs in Europe.
Absolutely, but international football is still shit.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 06, 2025, 01:33:30 PM
This at least means 18 days between Bruges and Preston so hoping for lots of rest for non international players and not much game time for those called up!
Withdrawal symptoms for me , more time in the pub drinking I suppose with less anxiety about the Villa.
Post by: john e on March 06, 2025, 01:40:27 PM
Could we not just scrap the Intl matches? No one likes them.
It's a bit like saying "can we not just scrap lower league football". Not everything in football has to be done just to make life a little bit easier for a couple of dozen rich clubs in Europe.
Absolutely, but international football is still shit.
As it happens, I don’t mind a bit of international football actually
I like watching football, there’s less stress, and you have to go with what you’ve got It’s more of a level playing field I think
Post by: eamonn on March 06, 2025, 02:03:55 PM
Sunday March 30th. 1.30pm ko.
Mothering Sunday too which gives issues surrounding prioritisation.
Time to make Mother a committed Villan. Take her out for lunch the day before/Sunday after instead.
Post by: itbrvilla on March 06, 2025, 02:09:47 PM
You can spend it being anxious about the impending war in Europe...This at least means 18 days between Bruges and Preston so hoping for lots of rest for non international players and not much game time for those called up!
Withdrawal symptoms for me , more time in the pub drinking I suppose with less anxiety about the Villa.
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 06, 2025, 02:10:00 PM
Sunday March 30th. 1.30pm ko.
Mothering Sunday too which gives issues surrounding prioritisation.
Time to make Mother a committed Villan. Take her out for lunch the day before/Sunday after instead.
Possibly a good idea?
Post by: amfy on March 06, 2025, 03:14:59 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 06, 2025, 03:34:45 PM
Could we not just scrap the Intl matches? No one likes them.
It's a bit like saying "can we not just scrap lower league football". Not everything in football has to be done just to make life a little bit easier for a couple of dozen rich clubs in Europe.
My comment was slightly tongue in cheek, although Intl football is quite dull.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 06, 2025, 04:59:34 PM
Post by: Des Little on March 06, 2025, 10:20:34 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 07, 2025, 08:43:11 AM
Looks as though there’ll be train strikes that day. Wonderful.
They’ve just called off the first three Sundays in March to have talks. So there’s a chance there won’t be.
Post by: sid1964 on March 07, 2025, 12:27:26 PM
Hopefully get a ticket for the semi final if we get there
Post by: rjp on March 07, 2025, 12:31:19 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2025, 12:49:40 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2025, 12:54:12 PM
Interesting criteria for the game at PNE - looks as though I won’t get a ticket - even though been to all 3 games and STH
Hopefully get a ticket for the semi final if we get there
As there had not been any FA Away matches and 30k+ probably qualify based on those matches, league away's were always going to be a decider. If we get to the Semi-final, I would be surprised if ST holders are not all covered, however it will be the Final where you might struggle again as it is about 20-25k per team isn't it.
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2025, 01:00:04 PM
Details here: https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/)
I don't get the 'prices applicable from Monday 17th March' bit unless I'm being thick.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2025, 01:07:42 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2025, 01:10:19 PM
Details here: https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/)
I don't get the 'prices applicable from Monday 17th March' bit unless I'm being thick.
Preston are putting the prices up for any tickets not sold before 17th March for home fans and I'm guessing it will reflect on away prices as well.
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2025, 01:12:38 PM
Details here: https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/)
I don't get the 'prices applicable from Monday 17th March' bit unless I'm being thick.
Preston are putting the prices up for any tickets not sold before 17th March for home fans and I'm guessing it will reflect on away prices as well.
Ah, ok thanks. I've never heard of that being done before.
Post by: London Villan on March 07, 2025, 01:13:42 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2025, 01:18:22 PM
Details here: https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/07/preston-fa-cup-ticket-details/)
I don't get the 'prices applicable from Monday 17th March' bit unless I'm being thick.
Preston are putting the prices up for any tickets not sold before 17th March for home fans and I'm guessing it will reflect on away prices as well.
Ah, ok thanks. I've never heard of that being done before.
https://www.pnefc.net/news/2025/march/06/tickets-aston-villa-fa-cup-quarter-final/
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 01:20:26 PM
Despite living in the north I’ve been to 2 out of the 3 and only missed the West Ham game due to the stupid Friday night KO!
The Spurs game KO was still awkward but I made that one!
I’m definitely not getting one down any legal route so I may well use my A1 priority at Preston if it comes to it! I’m literally in the first group they are selling to & I’ve only been to 2 or 3 games there this season!
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2025, 01:24:28 PM
Quote
and season card holders can purchase up to two tickets during this period.
Can't you qualify through this Amfy?
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 01:25:33 PM
Quoteand season card holders can purchase up to two tickets during this period.
Can't you qualify through this Amfy?
That’s a Preston criteria isn’t it?
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2025, 01:30:08 PM
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 01:39:38 PM
Yes. I thought your other half had a ST there.
He hasn’t because he goes to so many Villa games with me! My MIL has, and he is actually currently using the ST of a friend that recently died so he is sorted. He has got his and his mum’s this morning.
But - I actually qualify under my own steam for a PNE ticket for this game! It already open to members who’ve been to one previous FA Cup game and I have been to 2! I can actually get 2 tickets myself in the PNE end - no need to rely on anyone else! (Tbh - I am on hold right now!) I really would so much prefer a Villa one though!!
Post by: Drummond on March 07, 2025, 01:47:02 PM
I'm not going to be very happy if members are given priority over season ticket holders if we get to Wembley...
I wouldn't worry, but if they give priority to members who've been to the previous rounds of the FA Cup, over a season ticket holder who hasn't attended any FA Cup games, then I'd think that sounded quite fair?
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2025, 01:48:13 PM
I'm not going to be very happy if members are given priority over season ticket holders if we get to Wembley...
I wouldn't worry, but if they give priority to members who've been to the previous rounds of the FA Cup, over a season ticket holder who hasn't attended any FA Cup games, then I'd think that sounded quite fair?
Like Amfy said, it should have gone down to one game.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 07, 2025, 01:49:29 PM
I'm not going to be very happy if members are given priority over season ticket holders if we get to Wembley...
I wouldn't worry, but if they give priority to members who've been to the previous rounds of the FA Cup, over a season ticket holder who hasn't attended any FA Cup games, then I'd think that sounded quite fair?
Not so sure about that, you could have tix going to people who had attended 4 games over ST holders who had been to 19?
I suppose I must declare an interest here as I've only made one of the FA cup games.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2025, 01:49:35 PM
I'm not going to be very happy if members are given priority over season ticket holders if we get to Wembley...
I wouldn't worry, but if they give priority to members who've been to the previous rounds of the FA Cup, over a season ticket holder who hasn't attended any FA Cup games, then I'd think that sounded quite fair?
Not really. Season tickets cost hundreds of pounds. You could attend three FA Cup games for a fraction of that price.
This system just encourages people to buy tickets for matches they can't attend which means people miss out on tickets while there are empty seats in the ground!
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 01:57:33 PM
I'm not going to be very happy if members are given priority over season ticket holders if we get to Wembley...
I wouldn't worry, but if they give priority to members who've been to the previous rounds of the FA Cup, over a season ticket holder who hasn't attended any FA Cup games, then I'd think that sounded quite fair?
Not really. Season tickets cost hundreds of pounds. You could attend three FA Cup games for a fraction of that price.
This system just encourages people to buy tickets for matches they can't attend which means people miss out on tickets while there are empty seats in the ground!
Exactly! West Ham was a stupid Friday night KO & we had tickets for Peter Kay that night. Despite Spurs being late on a Sunday and & Cardiff being yet another Friday night, I have been to 2 out of 3 from 130 miles away.
If I’d known that it was all or nothing, I would have bought tickets for the West Ham game despite knowing full well I wasn’t going.
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2025, 02:05:17 PM
Post by: Drummond on March 07, 2025, 02:07:30 PM
I get what everyone says.
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 02:08:12 PM
Heard bad reports on Kay, he's not bothered about putting the work in anymore.
Tbf it’s Mr Amfy that likes him and it was his birthday present but he was actually loads better than I expected?
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 02:15:18 PM
You know what, I'll retract it. I haven't got a horse in the race anyway. I can sense a post like that will just irritate and I don't want to start an argument.
I get what everyone says.
Not arguing with you Drummond. I can see the sense of giving people credit for attending FA cup games so it's a fair point to make, but not writing off ST holders for missing just one.
Any one can have a good reason for missing one game, & a lot of people can make just 3 that haven't been to anywhere near as many as I have.
Post by: AV82EC on March 07, 2025, 02:20:45 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2025, 02:21:12 PM
You know what, I'll retract it. I haven't got a horse in the race anyway. I can sense a post like that will just irritate and I don't want to start an argument.
I get what everyone says.
You havent said anything wrong tbh
This kind of scenerio will always upset both sides no matter the outcome. ST HOLDERs will feel they should take priority whole some members will feel they matter as much.
I think they real annoying factor to get mad about is how many tickets is given to corporate instead of the fans. Even if they gave us 37k and 37k to our opponents still enough for the corporate fat cats
Post by: Drummond on March 07, 2025, 02:21:29 PM
I've only every wanted to see us win the cup but couldn't get to the games so far because of stupid KO times. I know my place , but I'll be as pissed off as anyone when I can't get one to the final, especially after last time.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2025, 02:21:50 PM
Its all fairly moot anyway as it won't get beyond the third criteria.
It's far from moot if we get to Wembley and season ticket holders can't get tickets while people who've been to three FA Cup games can.
Post by: AV82EC on March 07, 2025, 02:24:44 PM
Its all fairly moot anyway as it won't get beyond the third criteria.
It's far from moot if we get to Wembley and season ticket holders can't get tickets while people who've been to three FA Cup games can.
But that won't be the case will it?
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2025, 02:49:27 PM
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 03:06:24 PM
Check point 2 of the rewards of a season ticket in the OS! (You have to scroll quite a long way down!) I'd say they're in breach of contract here!
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2025, 03:22:31 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/03/Season-Tickets-2024-25/
Check point 2 of the rewards of a season ticket in the OS! (You have to scroll quite a long way down!) I'd say they're in breach of contract here!
Interesting.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2025, 03:25:18 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/03/Season-Tickets-2024-25/
Check point 2 of the rewards of a season ticket in the OS! (You have to scroll quite a long way down!) I'd say they're in breach of contract here!
Interesting.
Not really. Any check of T&C will have bits in there (home tickets only?), and even then they will just point that ST holders had priority over members with the additional criteria added.
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 03:45:39 PM
It actually says 'away' & 'cup'.
I can see how they can put ST holders in priority order where there are less tickets than ST holders, but not how they can put anyone else ahead of on this basis really.
Having priority for a cup final has always been a key ST reward. Like CD says, we'll let this one go but if people who went to those 3 games end up in a Wembley queue ahead of us, because we missed one game....
well if I hadn't already decided this was my last ST that would definitely put the tin hat on it!
Post by: Lucky Eddie on March 07, 2025, 06:58:04 PM
And feeling that that's exactly what the club want to release my season ticket of forty years to a pay by the game customer doesn't help one jot.
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2025, 07:24:34 PM
Heard bad reports on Kay, he's not bothered about putting the work in anymore.
Tbf it’s Mr Amfy that likes him and it was his birthday present but he was actually loads better than I expected?
Glad you had a good time (and he didn't chuck you out!).
Post by: Max Villan on March 07, 2025, 07:40:53 PM
We've got 27k season ticket holders, youd imagine a few k wont go, leaving about 8k tickets for members who've attended all 3 games if we get 32k tickets?
You'd imagine all should get one.
Post by: ozzjim on March 07, 2025, 09:03:32 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 07, 2025, 09:08:45 PM
It's always been the way that season ticket holders get cup final priority, and many will have prioritised games based on that this season, especially with the costs of the CL games. I certainly have, I'd have probably been happier just paying £75 for a few fa cup games to be honest.
I also get the members arguments as well, but if we are to change the way we prioritise cup final tickets, they need to communicate it at the start of the season so people don't get shafted.
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2025, 09:17:30 PM
ticket holder who may have only done one FA Cup game?
Nah, that's just wrong
Post by: Max Villan on March 07, 2025, 09:19:43 PM
I can kind of understand if they want to give members some kind of a chance to get a ticket but in front of a season
ticket holder who may have only done one FA Cup game?
Nah, that's just wrong
It's very clever from the club as long as they don't shaft ST holders this year. Everyone will be buying cup tickets regardless next year (and we'll revert to 3rd round losses as per lol)
Post by: Clampy on March 07, 2025, 09:25:27 PM
Post by: amfy on March 07, 2025, 09:46:00 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Post by: Des Little on March 07, 2025, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 07, 2025, 09:55:06 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Lets see how it goes mate, i'm in your boat too. 25 years a season ticket holder, seen us win eff all, witnessed constant misery yet because i've had to prioritise our CL games with their piss take pricing this year I may not get to wembley if we get there.
They can have my season ticket in that case too.
Post by: Aldridge Villa on March 07, 2025, 10:50:45 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 08, 2025, 10:14:21 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 08, 2025, 10:16:09 AM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
That’s my take or I should say….hope.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 08, 2025, 10:40:40 AM
But there will not be any tickets left.It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
That’s my take or I should say….hope.
Post by: Paul.S on March 08, 2025, 08:42:11 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Lets see how it goes mate, i'm in your boat too. 25 years a season ticket holder, seen us win eff all, witnessed constant misery yet because i've had to prioritise our CL games with their piss take pricing this year I may not get to wembley if we get there.
They can have my season ticket in that case too.
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 08, 2025, 09:26:18 PM
Well, the season ticket holders would.It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Lets see how it goes mate, i'm in your boat too. 25 years a season ticket holder, seen us win eff all, witnessed constant misery yet because i've had to prioritise our CL games with their piss take pricing this year I may not get to wembley if we get there.
They can have my season ticket in that case too.
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 08, 2025, 10:20:32 PM
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
I'm already preparing the banner.
Post by: andrew08 on March 09, 2025, 07:00:17 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 09, 2025, 07:08:19 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 09, 2025, 07:10:25 PM
Can we defer worrying about who gets Wembley tickets until we actually get there?
As always, I agree with BV.
Hang on...
Post by: amfy on March 09, 2025, 07:58:04 PM
Can we defer worrying about who gets Wembley tickets until we actually get there?
No - it could be too late by then!
Post by: VillaTim on March 09, 2025, 08:03:08 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.Nail on head . The club have got this one wrong I'm afraid . If rewarding loyalty means day trippers over long term ST holders it's a sad state of affairs .
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 09, 2025, 08:21:37 PM
It’s a tricky one. Some people can’t be season ticket holders for 25 years because they might only be 21. They could have gone around Europe and here home and away for the last 5 years. Hopefully both get Wembley tickets but who deserves first dibs?Season ticket holders full stop,I had to stand on a freezing cold days and nights when we were going through the shit period when finally we sank into the championship, couldn't give my seat away in those days, where were the loyal Aston Villa supporters then?
Post by: eamonn on March 09, 2025, 08:49:37 PM
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
I'm already preparing the banner.
I wonder what happened to Leighton's orange sheet with the anti-O'Leary invective.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2025, 09:02:46 PM
Post by: hipkiss92 on March 09, 2025, 09:07:22 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Lets see how it goes mate, i'm in your boat too. 25 years a season ticket holder, seen us win eff all, witnessed constant misery yet because i've had to prioritise our CL games with their piss take pricing this year I may not get to wembley if we get there.
They can have my season ticket in that case too.
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
I'd also be surprised if any ST holder who wanted a ticket to the semi final didn't get one. I only got a season ticket in 2015/16, but still got semi and final tickets in 2015.
More ST holders now I suppose...
Post by: VillaTim on March 09, 2025, 09:12:20 PM
Then the day trippers and newbie members club
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 09, 2025, 09:24:32 PM
It’s a tricky one. Some people can’t be season ticket holders for 25 years because they might only be 21. They could have gone around Europe and here home and away for the last 5 years. Hopefully both get Wembley tickets but who deserves first dibs?Season ticket holders full stop,I had to stand on a freezing cold days and nights when we were going through the shit period when finally we sank into the championship, couldn't give my seat away in those days, where were the loyal Aston Villa supporters then?
I know we've had this debate many times but a 22 year old will have been at school during the Championship years. How do we encourage them to become supporters if we're saying they can only attend early rounds cup matches? I say that knowing full well that there's no easy answer.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2025, 09:28:15 PM
Post by: Clampy on March 09, 2025, 09:36:29 PM
Post by: Des Little on March 09, 2025, 09:40:38 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 09, 2025, 09:47:46 PM
I’m guessing (but don’t know) that the club know full well that tickets for this won’t get past the second wave.
Yep they are setting a precedent so that buying cup tickets for home matches becomes more attractive and rewarding from now on.
Post by: Clampy on March 09, 2025, 09:51:32 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 09, 2025, 10:25:46 PM
I’m guessing (but don’t know) that the club know full well that tickets for this won’t get past the second wave.I assume you mean the third wave? I reckon there’s only just over 3k in waves 1 and 2 so at least 2.5-3k tickets for us lot in wave 3. Toss of a coin if I get one but I’m happy with that.
Post by: amfy on March 09, 2025, 10:41:38 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Lets see how it goes mate, i'm in your boat too. 25 years a season ticket holder, seen us win eff all, witnessed constant misery yet because i've had to prioritise our CL games with their piss take pricing this year I may not get to wembley if we get there.
They can have my season ticket in that case too.
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
I'd also be surprised if any ST holder who wanted a ticket to the semi final didn't get one. I only got a season ticket in 2015/16, but still got semi and final tickets in 2015.
More ST holders now I suppose...
It’s definitely going to be harder to get tickets if we get there again. The number of season ticket holders and the number of tickets for a Wembley final are very much in the same ballpark park now. If they give people who attended the 3 home cup games priority, there would be ST holders who miss out because of that
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 09, 2025, 10:45:47 PM
Can we defer worrying about who gets Wembley tickets until we actually get there?
As always, I agree with BV.
Hang on...
It's usually safe enough to do so, unless you're in Off Topic or Music.
On this particular matter, they will continue to ignore us at their peril.
Post by: HolteL4 on March 09, 2025, 11:13:13 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.Nail on head . The club have got this one wrong I'm afraid . If rewarding loyalty means day trippers over long term ST holders it's a sad state of affairs .
And they know it, I contacted AVFCSupport on Twitter (X) showing the Preston criteria and the Renewal AMFY posted on here and usually their response to my questions is the next day or if the next day is Sunday 2 days. This time though the reply was 5 minutes advising me to email Fan Complaints which i have done. As Amfy said this is a breach of contract and if you are a season ticket holder you need to complain they can't be allowed to get away with this.
Post by: purpletrousers on March 09, 2025, 11:27:30 PM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.
It's what I was hoping.
Never mind - some one else will have my season ticket next year, & maybe I'll go to Wembley in the back of 3 £25 FA cup games when I'm not struggling to get to the other 19 getting moved to all times and days of the week.
Lets see how it goes mate, i'm in your boat too. 25 years a season ticket holder, seen us win eff all, witnessed constant misery yet because i've had to prioritise our CL games with their piss take pricing this year I may not get to wembley if we get there.
They can have my season ticket in that case too.
I’d hope the entire fanbase would rebel if they put anyone before season ticket holders.
I'd also be surprised if any ST holder who wanted a ticket to the semi final didn't get one. I only got a season ticket in 2015/16, but still got semi and final tickets in 2015.
More ST holders now I suppose...
It’s definitely going to be harder to get tickets if we get there again. The number of season ticket holders and the number of tickets for a Wembley final are very much in the same ballpark park now. If they give people who attended the 3 home cup games priority, there would be ST holders who miss out because of that
The bigger concern fit me is the GA+ whatever it is called tranche.
Reading between the lines it seemed for a Euro away I wanted but couldn’t get as a STH, the corporate tranch of tickets went down to a lower criteria.
Quite how that fits with this issue would be another juicy question.
I guess I’m referring to very pricey GA+ STs getting more privileges, but if they are (expensive) STH, then I guess that avoids the contractual issues.
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 10, 2025, 08:23:33 AM
Priority should be all ST holders who went to the shitshow final in 2015.
Then the day trippers and newbie members club
I'd be interested to know what you class as a day tripper and a newbie member
As a longstanding Member, Villa Cash or whatever it has been called over the last 15 years who lives 130 miles away and wouldn't justify a ST despite going to around 15 home games a season and was at the shit show of the 2015 Final, what category would you put me in??
I wish people would realise that not everyone is in the same position, doesn't mean they are any less a supporter
For the record, I actually think they have got it wrong and it should go to all ST's before Members who have been to the 3 cup games, as i'm sure that ST's who don't always have the chance to attend away games as they don't have the usual required points, would jump at the chance to go
It's just nice to see Members being listed on the criteria to give us hope of an away day, I think the last time that happened was Man U in the LC
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 08:43:03 AM
In 1996, I was a student and couldn’t afford a season ticket but was at all the home games to see the last 15-20 minutes as I worked on the catering! It didn’t make me less of a fan then, but I accepted that there were people ahead of me for a Cup Final ticket.
Post by: Pat Mustard on March 10, 2025, 08:45:49 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 10, 2025, 08:53:41 AM
I also live 130 miles away and do have an ST, but probably don’t go to more than 15 games on it because so many KOs are changed to times that are difficult. There are many people, who hang on to their season ticket very simply because of that line in benefits package. ‘Imagine if I gave up my season ticket and we won the FA Cup the following year?’ It’s a big thing for ST holders to have that priority, & if they don’t want season ticket holders, messing with that priority is actually a genius way of getting rid of a fair few.
In 1996, I was a student and couldn’t afford a season ticket but was at all the home games to see the last 15-20 minutes as I worked on the catering! It didn’t make me less of a fan then, but I accepted that there were people ahead of me for a Cup Final ticket.
I did actually have an ST 1997 - 1999, gave it up due to not being able to make enough games to warrant it, then we get to Wembley in 2000 and I have to pay a tout £100 for a £20 seat for the Semi and sat in a Pub next to Wembley for the Final, although I wasn't surprised that David James dropped the ball as I could see 3 of them at that point!!!
I do absolutely agree that a current ST's should have Cup priority
Post by: London Villan on March 10, 2025, 08:54:20 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/0jwL7jGb/Aston-Villa-ticket-news.webp) (https://ibb.co/0jwL7jGb)
Post by: Somniloquism on March 10, 2025, 08:57:45 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 10, 2025, 08:58:53 AM
Last time we got there:
(https://i.ibb.co/0jwL7jGb/Aston-Villa-ticket-news.webp) (https://ibb.co/0jwL7jGb)
If I remember rightly, we had roughly 22K ST Holders, which was a pretty consistant number around that time
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 10, 2025, 09:00:05 AM
Any idea how far down it went as isn't it only like 20k seats supplied to the teams for the final?
I think it's around 35k for the Semi and 30k for the Final
Post by: Clampy on March 10, 2025, 09:01:51 AM
It's a good chance for some Season Ticket holders who don't get the chance to go to an away game to have an away day, or it should be.Nail on head . The club have got this one wrong I'm afraid . If rewarding loyalty means day trippers over long term ST holders it's a sad state of affairs .
And they know it, I contacted AVFCSupport on Twitter (X) showing the Preston criteria and the Renewal AMFY posted on here and usually their response to my questions is the next day or if the next day is Sunday 2 days. This time though the reply was 5 minutes advising me to email Fan Complaints which i have done. As Amfy said this is a breach of contract and if you are a season ticket holder you need to complain they can't be allowed to get away with this.
I emailed the club yesterday including Amfy's screen shot. It won't make much difference this time I don't think but if it pushes them to correct it for next time, then it will have been worth it.
Post by: sid1964 on March 10, 2025, 09:03:57 AM
IF we got to the final and I did not get a ticket, then after 36 consecutive seasons of being a season ticket holder I will not bother getting a season ticket again.
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 09:04:59 AM
Any idea how far down it went as isn't it only like 20k seats supplied to the teams for the final?
It went a long way as I managed to queue for tickets for Mr Amfy and Stu and I am pretty sure they only had about 5 games each! They allowed you to keep gathering credits after we got to the final, and I was buying child tickets for them for games we weren’t even going to to get their criteria up! (Jane & Stu were in Vegas getting married for a couple of those!). I went and queue from about 4.30am to make sure I got them because I’d at least know where in the queue I was rather than entering the phone/online lottery.
We’ve got a lot more ST holders now and the allocation for the actual teams playing in it seems to go down year on year.
Post by: AV82EC on March 10, 2025, 09:29:57 AM
Semi Final 34,000
Final 30,000
So in both scenarios STHs are getting tickets.
Does anyone know how many Hospitality and GA+ STHs we have or is that all within the usual number given for STHs. My own suspicion is it’s not much more than 2-3k but haven’t seen any data to back that up.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2025, 09:32:19 AM
Just looking at allocations for the last few seasons and you normally get:
Semi Final 34,000
Final 30,000
So in both scenarios STHs are getting tickets.
Not necessarily, if people who have been to three cup games are given priority over season ticket holders, as they are for the Preston game. That was the cause of complaint.
Post by: Dave on March 10, 2025, 09:33:51 AM
Just looking at allocations for the last few seasons and you normally get:
Semi Final 34,000
Final 30,000
So in both scenarios STHs are getting tickets.
Not necessarily, if people who have been to three cup games are given priority over season ticket holders, as they are for the Preston game. That was the cause of complaint.
Obviously we'd be guessing either way, but surely there can't be more than a handful of people who have been to three cup games that don't have season tickets?
Post by: AV82EC on March 10, 2025, 09:35:52 AM
Just looking at allocations for the last few seasons and you normally get:
Semi Final 34,000
Final 30,000
So in both scenarios STHs are getting tickets.
Not necessarily, if people who have been to three cup games are given priority over season ticket holders, as they are for the Preston game. That was the cause of complaint.
Well as I don’t think that will happen for either the SF or F then I can’t see the problem. However I accept your point re the QF.
I could see what they were trying to do in respect of the QF but they missed out an STH with one cup game wave which would have solved the issue. It’s not getting past wave 3 anyway.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2025, 10:00:45 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 10, 2025, 12:57:52 PM
There's probably a fair few without season tickets that did all 3 FA Cup games. 7k+ non ST holders were at each game.
Yeah, exactly
Post by: Drummond on March 10, 2025, 01:19:11 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 10, 2025, 01:40:50 PM
Just looking at allocations for the last few seasons and you normally get:
Semi Final 34,000
Final 30,000
So in both scenarios STHs are getting tickets.
Not necessarily, if people who have been to three cup games are given priority over season ticket holders, as they are for the Preston game. That was the cause of complaint.
Well as I don’t think that will happen for either the SF or F then I can’t see the problem. However I accept your point re the QF.
I could see what they were trying to do in respect of the QF but they missed out an STH with one cup game wave which would have solved the issue. It’s not getting past wave 3 anyway.
I can see it happening again. It sets a precedent and makes buying cup tickets and memberships more attractive.
I don’t think it’s a breach of any conditions. Season ticket holders who attend cup games get preference over members who have attended the same number of cup games.
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 01:59:14 PM
ST holders who've attended the cup games getting priority over other ST holders who haven't is within the conditions & absolutely fine.
Members who've attended 3 cup games getting priority over ST holders (many of whom actually attended one or two of those cup games anyway), is not OK. It's moving the goalposts.
We have never previously been advised that we have to attend all home cup games to maintain our priority over non ST holders.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 10, 2025, 02:40:19 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2025, 02:50:02 PM
I haven't got a Season Ticket and went to 2 of the 3 FA Cup games. Imagine lots of people will have done all 3, as easier to get tickets for Cup games.
And cheaper. Which is why I reckon there will be a fair few. A family of 4 could do an FAC game cheaper than 1 adult for a CL game as non ST holders.
Post by: Des Little on March 10, 2025, 02:57:43 PM
Post by: Border villan on March 10, 2025, 03:09:06 PM
But that’s the plan, alienate season ticket holders so they give up and then sell the seats on a match by match basis at top price.
Great when we are doing well but when we have a poor couple of seasons the tourist fans disappear. By then the same will have happened with Heck.
Post by: Drummond on March 10, 2025, 03:11:52 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 10, 2025, 03:19:43 PM
Does anyone else think that this is the general plan?
But that’s the plan, alienate season ticket holders so they give up and then sell the seats on a match by match basis at top price.
I genuinely don't know what the intention is. Not just in relation to this match.
I would have thought that they would want to maximise the revenue from STHs and also retain a bedrock of income from them.
VP does not allow them to sell lots of premium seats because of its limitations and a new stadium would mean that they would want to carry over as much of the existing revenues as possible but under a different pricing model obviously.
So i am not sure that pissing of thousands of STHs is good business practice under the circumstances.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2025, 03:26:51 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 10, 2025, 03:31:02 PM
Even with the increase in season ticket prices, it works out at about £40 per game. We are charging around £70 for Forest tickets. Someone who only goes to one or two games is more likely to spend money in the club shop, too. That's why they want more daytrippers and fewer season ticket holders. I don't think Arsenal have added new season tickets for years.I get that, but there is a point where it does not work.
Arsenal in London and all the London PL clubs have a huge advantage particularly the "well known ones"
Post by: john2710 on March 10, 2025, 03:32:40 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 10, 2025, 03:35:43 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 10, 2025, 03:41:49 PM
Post by: Des Little on March 10, 2025, 03:46:28 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 10, 2025, 03:49:28 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on March 10, 2025, 04:33:19 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2025, 04:46:19 PM
(Also Amfy is going to the semi-final regardless of who wins...)
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 04:51:53 PM
It's not crazy, if we do make it they'll agree the order of precedence for semi-final tickets pretty much straight away. If we wait until then to complain, it'll be too late. They won't change the criteria once they've announced them.
(Also Amfy is going to the semi-final regardless of who wins...)
& despite being a ST holder at Villa and only having gone to 3 Preston games this season, I’m currently more sure of getting a ticket if PNE beat us!
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 10, 2025, 06:24:44 PM
Pretty sure Liverpool cap seasons tickets at something like 28k and is widely considered to be because they make a lot more on match by match sales than a ST.Believe they have 15000 for corporate seating alone,if I heard it correctly
Post by: Mister E on March 10, 2025, 06:31:51 PM
As a STH of some years, I am Heck's worst nightmare.
Post by: SaddVillan on March 10, 2025, 06:39:56 PM
If Villa Park is a sell-out most weeks, then the we've three (and a half) choices.
Increase revenue from ticket sales.
Reconfigure the ground to slightly increase numbers and raise ticket prices at the same time.
Rebuild the Witton end and (eventually) the Witton Lane
Move.
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 06:57:17 PM
They are using the proviso that they had stated that attendance at those FA Cup games might impact on ticket distribution for future FA Cup games. Of course we had just thought that would be like the previous times when they let season ticket holders who had been to previous FA Cup games have first dibs on the FA Cup final tickets before other season ticket holders.
It’s a bit like that time when they did a survey asking whether we’d like more places to sit down with our half time drink, & then made that mean that we wanted The Holte Suite & Ramsay’s bar to cost us an extra £100 a game.
Post by: Clampy on March 10, 2025, 07:07:44 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2025, 07:09:25 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 10, 2025, 07:13:22 PM
I’ve had the standard bullshitnresponse to my complaint somI’ve just banged another response straight back.
They are using the proviso that they had stated that attendance at those fa Cup games might impact on ticket distribution for future FA Cup games. Of course we had just thought that would be like the previous times when they let season ticket holders who had been to previous FA Cup games have first dibs on the GA Cup final tickets before toner season ticket holders.
It’s a bit like that time when they did a survey asking whether we’d like more places to sit down with our half time drink, & then made that mean that we wanted The Holte Suite & Ramsay’s bar to cost us an extra £100 a game.
Well done for keeping at them. You've got more patience than me with the tossers running some aspects of our club.
Post by: olaftab on March 10, 2025, 07:17:33 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 10, 2025, 07:23:22 PM
There currently is no semi final. There's crazy talk in here. And I'm one of those twats who had a Wembley hotel room booked prior to the 1st leg at BradfordYes you’re right I felt like a twat, quacked like a twat and looked a twat😢
Post by: olaftab on March 10, 2025, 07:27:34 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 10, 2025, 08:06:34 PM
Does anyone else think that this is the general plan?
But that’s the plan, alienate season ticket holders so they give up and then sell the seats on a match by match basis at top price.
I genuinely don't know what the intention is. Not just in relation to this match.
I would have thought that they would want to maximise the revenue from STHs and also retain a bedrock of income from them.
VP does not allow them to sell lots of premium seats because of its limitations and a new stadium would mean that they would want to carry over as much of the existing revenues as possible but under a different pricing model obviously.
So i am not sure that pissing of thousands of STHs is good business practice under the circumstances.
I agree with you that I think their aim must be to maintain a bedrock of STHs and then maximise revenue from remaining tickets.
I assume STHs pay for their ticket up front, which is a massive boost to the club’s cash flow. Am I right on this? Charging us members through the nose for certain match day tickets allows the club to maximise revenue over the STH average of £40 per match. I think I’ve paid £70 for Forest in a few weeks which feels mad.
Post by: Des Little on March 10, 2025, 08:37:26 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 10, 2025, 08:40:19 PM
Paid up front £45
Club then take 20% = £10
And resell at upto £70
So the seat then is £125 for the club all in
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 08:41:16 PM
They aren’t going to be digging into that waiting list for a while yet, unless they can significantly piss off a lot more people…oh.
Post by: Des Little on March 10, 2025, 08:54:13 PM
ST holders who miss half the games and resell back to the club are valuable
Paid up front £45
Club then take 20% = £10
And resell at upto £70
So the seat then is £125 for the club all in
And yet isn’t there a cap on how many times STs can be sold back to the club each season? 5 isn’t it?
Post by: amfy on March 10, 2025, 09:06:44 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 10, 2025, 09:10:28 PM
They are using the proviso that they had stated that attendance at those FA Cup games might impact on ticket distribution for future FA Cup games.
This is the point I was making earlier on. The terms and conditions are opaquely worded and there is wriggle room there to fulfil them.
I think now they’ve set the precedent they will stick with this. It makes future home cup games significantly more attractive and memberships more rewarding.
There must be a lot of members who have attended all home games in all competitions.
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 10, 2025, 09:31:39 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 10, 2025, 09:33:53 PM
No cap . It works for the club brilliant.ST holders who miss half the games and resell back to the club are valuable
Paid up front £45
Club then take 20% = £10
And resell at upto £70
So the seat then is £125 for the club all in
And yet isn’t there a cap on how many times STs can be sold back to the club each season? 5 isn’t it?
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 10, 2025, 09:34:21 PM
Yes STs are paid up front, the pay as you go schemes are through a 3rd party, the club still get the money up frontDoes anyone else think that this is the general plan?
But that’s the plan, alienate season ticket holders so they give up and then sell the seats on a match by match basis at top price.
I genuinely don't know what the intention is. Not just in relation to this match.
I would have thought that they would want to maximise the revenue from STHs and also retain a bedrock of income from them.
VP does not allow them to sell lots of premium seats because of its limitations and a new stadium would mean that they would want to carry over as much of the existing revenues as possible but under a different pricing model obviously.
So i am not sure that pissing of thousands of STHs is good business practice under the circumstances.
I agree with you that I think their aim must be to maintain a bedrock of STHs and then maximise revenue from remaining tickets.
I assume STHs pay for their ticket up front, which is a massive boost to the club’s cash flow. Am I right on this? Charging us members through the nose for certain match day tickets allows the club to maximise revenue over the STH average of £40 per match. I think I’ve paid £70 for Forest in a few weeks which feels mad.
Post by: VillaTim on March 10, 2025, 09:37:22 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2025, 09:47:29 PM
I haven’t read all of the thread so maybe this point has been made, or maybe I’m missing the point, but in the 2020 league cup final, attendance at the other ties in that cup run were definitely taken into account, so not a new thing.
Nobody is saying they shouldn't be taken into account. It's taking them into account before season tickets that is a load of bollocks.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 10, 2025, 10:25:04 PM
For the Preston game , they should prioritise all fans who were at the 0-2 RDM shit show when despite epic shitness we took 6000 up there to watch Ashley Westwood point as Calum Robinson walked through us to score . Plus it pissed down .
Did RDM get the matches though ? I always thought had a panic on to get back up and he was not given long enough time in charge instead we moved on to Stevie Bruce with expectations go up.
Post by: rougegorge on March 11, 2025, 10:04:36 AM
Post by: avfc456 on March 11, 2025, 10:15:15 AM
For those that are interested, I reckon there are about 2,000 tickets still left but that was about 20 mins ago. It was a bit rough and ready doing the maths and those numbers will go down, but I think most people in today's tranche will probably have already bought their tickets. For reference, Blocks Q and L have a lot of availability. Block N has hardly any and Block P has the next fewest.
Posted this elsewhere but for those interested, looks like they have held back seats in the first 3 blocks also
(https://i.ibb.co/0pt72tBf/Capture.gif) (https://ibb.co/0pt72tBf)
Post by: artvandelay on March 11, 2025, 10:28:42 AM
I haven’t read all of the thread so maybe this point has been made, or maybe I’m missing the point, but in the 2020 league cup final, attendance at the other ties in that cup run were definitely taken into account, so not a new thing.They weren't, not any more than league games
(https://i.ibb.co/xqvRDhFL/0-Carabao-Cup-criteria-update-PNG.webp) (https://ibb.co/xqvRDhFL)
Post by: PeterWithe on March 11, 2025, 10:34:56 AM
For the Preston game , they should prioritise all fans who were at the 0-2 RDM shit show when despite epic shitness we took 6000 up there to watch Ashley Westwood point as Calum Robinson walked through us to score . Plus it pissed down .
I was there, I don't remember it raining, thought it was pretty sunny?
Post by: Lsvilla on March 11, 2025, 10:39:49 AM
Yeah it was. Had a very pleasant lunch in Angelo's before the game and like so many others the day went massively downhill at around 3pm. Went back to Angelo's the following year before a slightly better 1-1 draw. Probably drive this time given kick off etc.For the Preston game , they should prioritise all fans who were at the 0-2 RDM shit show when despite epic shitness we took 6000 up there to watch Ashley Westwood point as Calum Robinson walked through us to score . Plus it pissed down .
I was there, I don't remember it raining, thought it was pretty sunny?
Post by: Somniloquism on March 11, 2025, 10:40:48 AM
I haven’t read all of the thread so maybe this point has been made, or maybe I’m missing the point, but in the 2020 league cup final, attendance at the other ties in that cup run were definitely taken into account, so not a new thing.
A quick catchup. The issue being raised here is that STH with away / cup games gets first pick of PNE away, then MEMBERS with 3 home cups, then STH. So the priority order not going through all STH first rather then attendance at ties is the point. For PNE, they should all go to STH with three home cups, but if they open that same order for any potential Wembley appearances, STH would miss out.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 11, 2025, 10:44:54 AM
For the Preston game , they should prioritise all fans who were at the 0-2 RDM shit show when despite epic shitness we took 6000 up there to watch Ashley Westwood point as Calum Robinson walked through us to score . Plus it pissed down .
I was there, I don't remember it raining, thought it was pretty sunny?
And Robinson didn't score either.
Post by: Des Little on March 11, 2025, 10:48:37 AM
For the Preston game , they should prioritise all fans who were at the 0-2 RDM shit show when despite epic shitness we took 6000 up there to watch Ashley Westwood point as Calum Robinson walked through us to score . Plus it pissed down .
I was there, I don't remember it raining, thought it was pretty sunny?
And Robinson didn't score either.
Other than that, his memory is spot on.
Post by: Clampy on March 11, 2025, 01:12:48 PM
Post by: Holte L2 on March 11, 2025, 01:22:21 PM
For the Preston game , they should prioritise all fans who were at the 0-2 RDM shit show when despite epic shitness we took 6000 up there to watch Ashley Westwood point as Calum Robinson walked through us to score . Plus it pissed down .
Did RDM get the matches though ? I always thought had a panic on to get back up and he was not given long enough time in charge instead we moved on to Stevie Bruce with expectations go up.
He absolutely did Footy. I had the miss-fortune to be at all of RDM's matches and confirm he was clueless. There was no plan, identity. Tactically clueless. He hasn't managed anyone since.
Post by: amfy on March 11, 2025, 01:31:44 PM
Post by: Clampy on March 11, 2025, 02:10:44 PM
So we know what they value don't we?
Don't we just.
Post by: jon collett on March 11, 2025, 05:44:10 PM
I've had a reply from VP. I suspect it's along the same lines of reply that Amfy got but in short, they value Members just as much as ST holders. In some cases, they spend more apparently.
This is what I expected!
Post by: HolteL4 on March 11, 2025, 06:28:06 PM
I've had a reply from VP. I suspect it's along the same lines of reply that Amfy got but in short, they value Members just as much as ST holders. In some cases, they spend more apparently.
I got that kind of response as well, I replied thanking them for their admission of guilt and it'll help me should I decide to pursue this further.
I don't mind it being staggered to the season holders that have been to the games that's fair but as had been pointed out it should go to season ticket holders then to members because as Amfy posted that is the benefit they advertised in the season ticket renewal.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2025, 07:13:38 PM
Post by: amfy on March 11, 2025, 07:30:04 PM
I don't agree that they can use the notified sales criteria to move priorityaway from season ticket holders.
The key is the relative validity of these 2 statements:
'Priority access to away and cup tickets (including Champions League)'
'Attendance at this fixture may be included in any future sales criteria required for further FA Cup matches'
The season ticket benefit, has total clarity. There is no room to change the meaning of what is said there. It is unequivocal. Most importantly it is first and it was a benefit under which season tickets were sold nearly 6 months before they issued the second statement.
Apart from not being able to see how the second statement is able to undermine the first, the second statement is woolly and unclear. It includes the word 'may' - so it might and it might not affect future sales criteria, and it gives no clue as to how it might affect future sales criteria.
We have previously had season ticket holders who have been to more cup games being able to access tickets ahead of season ticket holders who had been to less cup games. It would be a reasonable of anyone to conclude from that statement that this would be the case again. This cannot be cited as sufficient notification that the terms we bought our season tickets under had changed.
The Preston game is an easy one to let pass, because for those of us that didn't go to all the previous rounds and don't have the usual away history, missing out was always a possibility if not a probability. However, without in any way taking our progression for granted, it needs to be challenged now, because if we do progress, they then have an unchallenged precedent on this distribution strategy, and your season ticket no longer certainly gets you to Wembley, which in all the time I've had one, has been a key reason for it.
Post by: Max Villan on March 11, 2025, 08:03:57 PM
I'd have been much better off choosing the FA cup games over the CL games, and would have if I knew the criteria would be changed like this.
To do it without warning is an outrage.
Post by: jon collett on March 11, 2025, 08:06:25 PM
If they set the precedent which i think they now have done then:
it incentivises season ticket holders to buy cup tickets
it incentivises members to purchase cup tickets
it incentivises non members to become members
They dont need to incentivise supporters to become season ticket holders because its already sold out and there is a waiting list.
This is why i dont think they will resile from this position now the precedent is set.
Post by: Max Villan on March 11, 2025, 08:11:42 PM
I know a lot of Villa fans who stand to be screwed over by this.
Let's see how the reaction goes.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2025, 08:13:13 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 11, 2025, 08:14:39 PM
Tell them to get a complaint in, the more the merrier. There is no possible justification for treating three games as greater priority than (at least) nineteen.
Is there a complaint email you have? Or know where to find?
edit: I will complain, but nothing this club can do surprises me anymore - they couldn't give a shit about loyalty. We're ran by the worst of american shithousery.
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 11, 2025, 08:15:18 PM
Thank you, thats totally wrong and Ill be mightily pissed off if I miss out tomorrow never mind wembley if we get there.I haven’t read all of the thread so maybe this point has been made, or maybe I’m missing the point, but in the 2020 league cup final, attendance at the other ties in that cup run were definitely taken into account, so not a new thing.
A quick catchup. The issue being raised here is that STH with away / cup games gets first pick of PNE away, then MEMBERS with 3 home cups, then STH. So the priority order not going through all STH first rather then attendance at ties is the point. For PNE, they should all go to STH with three home cups, but if they open that same order for any potential Wembley appearances, STH would miss out.
Post by: amfy on March 11, 2025, 08:18:20 PM
That’s what I would have done with the West Ham game if I’d know how it was going, & I’m guessing anyone else in my position would, & will in future. The club still get the money in the bank but the atmosphere they want to create would be watered down. Next year members don’t get any extra reward for their patience, we just get a lot of empty seats for our FA cup games.
Also - the very long ‘precedent’ of understanding of what priority access for ST holders means, leaves that statement as not that woolly at all.
I have contacted the Football Supporters Association regarding this because they have a legal section.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2025, 08:18:42 PM
Tell them to get a complaint in, the more the merrier. There is no possible justification for treating three games as greater priority than (at least) nineteen.
Is there a complaint email you have? Or know where to find?
edit: I will complain, but nothing this club can do surprises me anymore - they couldn't give a shit about loyalty. We're ran by the worst of american shithousery.
Thanks mate. I emailed fancomplaints@avfc.co.uk but the reply came from TicketSalesAF@avfc.co.uk so maybe try one or both of them?
Post by: Max Villan on March 11, 2025, 08:22:03 PM
Tell them to get a complaint in, the more the merrier. There is no possible justification for treating three games as greater priority than (at least) nineteen.
Is there a complaint email you have? Or know where to find?
edit: I will complain, but nothing this club can do surprises me anymore - they couldn't give a shit about loyalty. We're ran by the worst of american shithousery.
Thanks mate. I emailed fancomplaints@avfc.co.uk but the reply came from TicketSalesAF@avfc.co.uk so maybe try one or both of them?
Will do mate. I suspect a lot of fans affected by this won't even realise until it's too late sadly.
Post by: Clampy on March 11, 2025, 08:30:50 PM
'Regarding season ticket holder benefits, those who attended all three FA Cup matches are prioritised over members with the same booking history. They qualify in an earlier window, giving them a greater opportunity to secure a ticket for the Preston match'.
Post by: Paul.S on March 11, 2025, 08:34:19 PM
He’s 25 and has been a season ticket holder for 18 years. He’s got 1 FA Cup game due to work and if we were to get to Wembley and they pulled this stunt again we’d both be out for good. He went to every game in the championship home and away and this is how you repay fans like him.
I know they don’t care and it would kill us not going but that would be it.
Post by: amfy on March 11, 2025, 08:36:20 PM
(Or to put it another way - making it up as they go along)
My booking history is 19 games + 2 FA Cup games - how many of those they’ve put ahead of me can beat that?
Post by: Max Villan on March 11, 2025, 08:37:01 PM
I’ve sent an email in, as has my lad.
He’s 25 and has been a season ticket holder for 18 years. He’s got 1 FA Cup game due to work and if we were to get to Wembley and they pulled this stunt again we’d both be out for good. He went to every game in the championship home and away and this is how you repay fans like him.
I know they don’t care and it would kill us not going but that would be it.
Doesn't even need to be for good - just become a member and attend the cheap cup games...
A truly bizarre bit of shithousery from that american scumbag.
Post by: amfy on March 11, 2025, 08:37:44 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 11, 2025, 08:38:27 PM
They are sharpening up their wording as they go along then. Interesting.
(Or to put it another way - making it up as they go along)
My booking history is 19 games + 2 FA Cup games - how many of those they’ve put ahead of me can beat that?
Other clubs work by a points system that accumulates points gained over the whole season for all matches attended for Wembley tickets.
I could maybe stomach something like that. Prioritising 3 £25 games is bizarre.
Post by: jon collett on March 11, 2025, 08:38:54 PM
Post by: Des Little on March 11, 2025, 08:42:15 PM
Post by: Lucky Eddie on March 11, 2025, 09:36:33 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 11, 2025, 09:54:07 PM
I'll protest by renewing my season ticketSame here: as long as I can afford to do so! :D
Post by: Bosco81 on March 11, 2025, 11:06:11 PM
I don’t think the appetite for members who have been to all 3 home FAC games, to go away to Preston on a Sunday lunch time (mothers day as well) is quite as high as you might think, the pricing of the tickets made it a good option for families to go, if they can’t afford League or European Cup games.
I suppose we will find out soon enough, I’ve been to 3 of the 4 domestic cup games, but I wouldn’t have turned my nose up at a ticket (I missed West Ham). Having been a STH for 20+ years in a previous life, but not in the last 15, I have massive sympathy for the existing STH’s.
If we do have a semi final to look forward to, there should be enough to go round for all STH’s and members who’ve been to 10+ games, but who knows with the decision makers at the club atm.
Post by: London Villan on March 12, 2025, 09:37:45 AM
Post by: sid1964 on March 12, 2025, 09:39:45 AM
Post by: Clampy on March 12, 2025, 09:47:34 AM
Sold out now.
Has it? Where have you seen that?
Post by: MalcolmP on March 12, 2025, 09:48:26 AM
Did well to get a ticket if it is now sold outCouldn't get one, loads showing at beginning, but every time clicked on seats it said not available.
Post by: MalcolmP on March 12, 2025, 09:48:59 AM
Says sold out when you click to buySold out now.
Has it? Where have you seen that?
Post by: LeeB on March 12, 2025, 09:49:47 AM
It’s a strange stance for the club to go with, winding up STH’s.
I don’t think the appetite for members who have been to all 3 home FAC games, to go away to Preston on a Sunday lunch time (mothers day as well) is quite as high as you might think, the pricing of the tickets made it a good option for families to go, if they can’t afford League or European Cup games.
I suppose we will find out soon enough, I’ve been to 3 of the 4 domestic cup games, but I wouldn’t have turned my nose up at a ticket (I missed West Ham). Having been a STH for 20+ years in a previous life, but not in the last 15, I have massive sympathy for the existing STH’s.
If we do have a semi final to look forward to, there should be enough to go round for all STH’s and members who’ve been to 10+ games, but who knows with the decision makers at the club atm.
I don't think it's strange at all in the context of the attitude of the club since we've made the Champions League.
The idea that existing season ticket holders are in effect blocking potential revenue streams and are under leveraged has been ringing out for some time now.
This move is fully in keeping with that, strip way any benefits the season ticket holder has and make them pay for them.
Post by: London Villan on March 12, 2025, 09:50:34 AM
Sold out now.
Has it? Where have you seen that?
The ticketing site.
Post by: MalcolmP on March 12, 2025, 09:55:07 AM
I can remember when all shareholders got Wembley tickets at the three league cup finals in the 70s.Yes I remember that. Shareholders prioritised over Program voucher holders! But the share sales did save the club from going out of business.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2025, 09:55:45 AM
Sold out now.
Has it? Where have you seen that?
Its on the ticket website. Complaint sent
Post by: AV82EC on March 12, 2025, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: AV82EC on March 12, 2025, 09:57:36 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2025, 09:58:47 AM
I don't think it's strange at all in the context of the attitude of the club since we've made the Champions League.
The idea that existing season ticket holders are in effect blocking potential revenue streams and are under leveraged has been ringing out for some time now.
This move is fully in keeping with that, strip way any benefits the season ticket holder has and make them pay for them.
Seems that way, and the summer cashflow injection that ST holders give the club is less useful than the longer term money available from daytrippers.
Post by: MalcolmP on March 12, 2025, 10:13:47 AM
Nope they’ve gone as well.
There’s a few in Q block if you’re quick.
There’s a few in Q block if you’re quick.
Managed to get 2 but 20 rows apart.
Post by: AV82EC on March 12, 2025, 10:16:45 AM
Post by: Clampy on March 12, 2025, 10:19:41 AM
Post by: Pete3206 on March 12, 2025, 10:24:23 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2025, 10:24:56 AM
If it does sell out today, I'm.glad they've all gone to season ticket holders.
The members were eligible from today, I think. ST holders without the 3 FA cup games tommorrow
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 12, 2025, 10:25:39 AM
Post by: Clampy on March 12, 2025, 10:26:49 AM
If it does sell out today, I'm.glad they've all gone to season ticket holders.
The members were eligible from today, I think. ST holders without the 3 FA cup games tommorrow
It was the other way round I think. Members was from tomorrow.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 10:30:37 AM
You’ll all be pleased to know that I’m sorted.
Good stuff, now I can concentrate on worrying about the Brugge game. :)
Post by: AV82EC on March 12, 2025, 10:32:14 AM
If it does sell out today, I'm.glad they've all gone to season ticket holders.
The members were eligible from today, I think. ST holders without the 3 FA cup games tommorrow
No they weren’t that’s tomorrow.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2025, 10:32:17 AM
If it does sell out today, I'm.glad they've all gone to season ticket holders.
The members were eligible from today, I think. ST holders without the 3 FA cup games tommorrow
It was the other way round I think. Members was from tomorrow.
Yes my mistake, members tomorrow, ST holders without 'the 3' from Friday
Post by: Bosco81 on March 12, 2025, 10:36:25 AM
Pissing off STH went you didn't need to just seems an odd move, and I can imagine what the dread must be for current STH to see what ideas they come up with next, all to try and get you not to renew, not that those tickets will go to the waiting list, more to the GA+ or members who have to pay more for their ticket, and might spend a bit of cash in the shop. and the tat they sell inside the ground.
I've been on the waiting list for a while, jumped about 100 places to 10,500 a couple of years ago but didn't get an update in the summer.
Post by: sid1964 on March 12, 2025, 10:44:29 AM
Hopefully we can get the win and then we can have the semifinal to look forward to
Post by: HolteL4 on March 12, 2025, 10:53:32 AM
If as a season ticket holder I don't get a Wembley ticket if we get there then I'll never step foot in Villa Park again
Post by: amfy on March 12, 2025, 11:06:06 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 12, 2025, 11:11:21 AM
You’ll all be pleased to know that I’m sorted.
Good stuff, now I can concentrate on worrying about the Brugge game. :)
While I'm on my way to Preston I will be concentrating on the Parisius game and whether I should pronounce it Paree knowing how much H&V brethren have an eye on the colloquial.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 11:15:13 AM
You’ll all be pleased to know that I’m sorted.
Good stuff, now I can concentrate on worrying about the Brugge game. :)
While I'm on my way to Preston I will be concentrating on the Parisius game and whether I should pronounce it Paree knowing how much H&V brethren have an eye on the colloquial.
My understanding is that it is only pronounced Paree when preceded by the word 'gay' and spoken in a flamboyant manner.
Post by: Bosco81 on March 12, 2025, 11:17:04 AM
Last year's allocation seems to have been 32K for the semi-final, and 30K for the Final.
Post by: amfy on March 12, 2025, 11:19:05 AM
Post by: AV82EC on March 12, 2025, 11:23:20 AM
27,000
Does that include Hosp/GA+ amfy?
Post by: amfy on March 12, 2025, 11:36:27 AM
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 12, 2025, 11:50:41 AM
Post by: Bosco81 on March 12, 2025, 12:06:11 PM
27,000
If all STH don't get access first then you know for definite the club have got it in for you, and don't want your custom any longer.
I wonder what percentage of STH normally go.
Post by: Luffbralion on March 12, 2025, 04:25:20 PM
First away ticket I've been able to buy directly from the club, since The Championship days.
Same here. Have managed to "sneak" into the home end for a couple of games though.
Post by: jon collett on March 12, 2025, 04:44:46 PM
I’ve been to every home game in all 4 competitions, 3 League away games and 3 European aways but only the home ones on my booking history because it’s so challenging.
It seems to me the old way of doings things has to adapt.
Post by: LeeB on March 12, 2025, 04:55:36 PM
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on March 12, 2025, 05:07:56 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 05:08:37 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 12, 2025, 05:27:00 PM
It's about adapting, or giving others a chance, it's about strong arming season ticket holders into buying every cup ticket.
I don’t think they care who buys the ticket but they are now incentivising. And the season ticket era is moving on.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2025, 05:33:43 PM
Quote
Thank you for your email. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.
We value all of our season ticket holders and the commitment they show in supporting the team. We also value the dedication of our members, many of whom are on the waiting list for a season ticket and would purchase one if available. Many of these supporters buy match tickets throughout the season, often spending more overall than the cost of a season ticket. We see them as no less valuable, and as this is the continuation of our journey in this season’s FA Cup, we aimed to fairly recognise non-season ticket holders who have attended all FA Cup matches so far, by giving them an opportunity to purchase tickets for this away fixture.
For the Preston match, we prioritised members who attended all three FA Cup fixtures this season over season ticket holders who had not. This approach was taken to recognise and reward those who supported the team throughout the competition, including the earlier rounds.
As outlined in our ticketing details for all FA Cup matches at Villa Park this season:
"Attendance at this fixture may be included in any future sales criteria required for further FA Cup matches."
As a result, the best way to maximise the chance of securing a ticket in the latter stages of the competition was to attend all three matches in previous rounds.
Regarding season ticket holder benefits, those who attended all three FA Cup matches are prioritised over members with the same booking history. They qualify in an earlier window, giving them a greater opportunity to secure a ticket for the Preston match.
We value all of our season ticket holders and the dedication they’ve continued to show throughout this season and previous seasons. We also value the dedication of our members and aim to fairly recognise non-season ticket holders who consistently attended FA Cup matches within the available allocation.
While we understand your personal disappointment, we have to ensure fairness to all supporters, not just our season ticket holders. Please note that our ticketing policies are continuously reviewed to ensure fairness for all supporters.
Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Post by: Clampy on March 12, 2025, 05:36:51 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 12, 2025, 06:10:02 PM
It's about adapting, or giving others a chance, it's about strong arming season ticket holders into buying every cup ticket.
I don't actually have an issue with this, but they needed to give prior notice this would be the case rather than fuck season ticket holders over in the event we do finally win a cup this May.
It's been a very expensive season for me and I'd usually attend cup games, but I can't tell you how much I will be done with this club if they do me over for a wembley ticket and we finally win the fucking thing.
Post by: steamer on March 12, 2025, 06:22:59 PM
Snipping off the back page corner of your programme to show you had been to enough games to qualify for a ticket
Post by: Max Villan on March 12, 2025, 06:39:48 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 12, 2025, 07:06:47 PM
Here is the standard shite they are sending out to complainants. They didn't even bother to get all the text in the same sized font.Fairness to supporters, what about those season ticket holders who purchased there tickets not because they might get a ticket for Wembley but because they were loyal week in week out when we were shit freezing there nuts off when it was pissing down and worse had the piss taken by local fans because we nearly went out of existence, so if a member gets a ticket for Wembley over me the bed sheet is coming outQuoteThank you for your email. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.
We value all of our season ticket holders and the commitment they show in supporting the team. We also value the dedication of our members, many of whom are on the waiting list for a season ticket and would purchase one if available. Many of these supporters buy match tickets throughout the season, often spending more overall than the cost of a season ticket. We see them as no less valuable, and as this is the continuation of our journey in this season’s FA Cup, we aimed to fairly recognise non-season ticket holders who have attended all FA Cup matches so far, by giving them an opportunity to purchase tickets for this away fixture.
For the Preston match, we prioritised members who attended all three FA Cup fixtures this season over season ticket holders who had not. This approach was taken to recognise and reward those who supported the team throughout the competition, including the earlier rounds.
As outlined in our ticketing details for all FA Cup matches at Villa Park this season:
"Attendance at this fixture may be included in any future sales criteria required for further FA Cup matches."
As a result, the best way to maximise the chance of securing a ticket in the latter stages of the competition was to attend all three matches in previous rounds.
Regarding season ticket holder benefits, those who attended all three FA Cup matches are prioritised over members with the same booking history. They qualify in an earlier window, giving them a greater opportunity to secure a ticket for the Preston match.
We value all of our season ticket holders and the dedication they’ve continued to show throughout this season and previous seasons. We also value the dedication of our members and aim to fairly recognise non-season ticket holders who consistently attended FA Cup matches within the available allocation.
While we understand your personal disappointment, we have to ensure fairness to all supporters, not just our season ticket holders. Please note that our ticketing policies are continuously reviewed to ensure fairness for all supporters.
Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Post by: Max Villan on March 12, 2025, 08:04:10 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2025, 11:52:18 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 13, 2025, 04:48:01 AM
Post by: AV82EC on March 13, 2025, 08:29:09 AM
If we get to the final, there will be season ticket holders not able to get a ticket, had that ever happened before?
To the Villa, no, to other clubs, yes.
Post by: TelfordVilla on March 13, 2025, 08:29:49 AM
No other reward is appropriate. Cup matches are a completely separate issue from league matches and you all know this to be true. Quit moaning and enjoy the quality football on show. Pay the price of success or drop out (like I have after 55 years) and become a TV viewer.
Post by: amfy on March 13, 2025, 08:30:11 AM
They are claiming that the statement about attendance 'may be used' in future FA Cup criteria as due notice that this would happen. I would argue that it definitely was not.
Post by: LeeB on March 13, 2025, 08:41:08 AM
Season tickets reward the holder with cheaper admission spread across the 19 home league games. That is it. You do not buy a season ticket because you are a loyal fan. You buy it because it is cheaper per match and it secures your usual seat in the place where you want to watch the match from.
No other reward is appropriate. Cup matches are a completely separate issue from league matches and you all know this to be true. Quit moaning and enjoy the quality football on show. Pay the price of success or drop out (like I have after 55 years) and become a TV viewer.
Fuck off.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 13, 2025, 08:43:30 AM
Season tickets reward the holder with cheaper admission spread across the 19 home league games. That is it. You do not buy a season ticket because you are a loyal fan. You buy it because it is cheaper per match and it secures your usual seat in the place where you want to watch the match from.
No other reward is appropriate. Cup matches are a completely separate issue from league matches and you all know this to be true. Quit moaning and enjoy the quality football on show. Pay the price of success or drop out (like I have after 55 years) and become a TV viewer.
Fuck off.
Less of that, if you don't mind.
Post by: Clampy on March 13, 2025, 08:46:16 AM
Post by: AV82EC on March 13, 2025, 08:47:10 AM
I like how TelfordVilla tells us it's nothing to do with loyalty whilst letting us all know he was loyal for 55 years.
Definitely not a better fan than you territory, no siree Bob.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 13, 2025, 09:41:22 AM
Season tickets reward the holder with cheaper admission spread across the 19 home league games. That is it. You do not buy a season ticket because you are a loyal fan. You buy it because it is cheaper per match and it secures your usual seat in the place where you want to watch the match from.
No other reward is appropriate. Cup matches are a completely separate issue from league matches and you all know this to be true. Quit moaning and enjoy the quality football on show. Pay the price of success or drop out (like I have after 55 years) and become a TV viewer.
Incorrect.
Post by: amfy on March 13, 2025, 10:17:29 AM
Now you can pay month by month there are still Villa fans who don't have a sufficiently good credit rating for one.
It being cheaper has never been a reason for me or, I suspect, most others.
Once you are in a position to afford a season ticket you are already financially privileged.
Having the same seat was nice until they decided they could shift you about wherever to squeeze in someone who'll pay more.
It clearly states in the club website that priority for cup tickets is a benefit of a season ticket and it is absolutely the MAIN reason I have held on to mine. Any time I have thought of giving it up, the thought 'What if we get to Wembley and I can't get a ticket?' Has been the thought that has kept me renewing.
Take that away and I think you'd be surprised how many people don't care about 'cheaper' or the 'same seat'.
Post by: andyh on March 13, 2025, 10:21:09 AM
Season tickets reward the holder with cheaper admission spread across the 19 home league games. That is it. You do not buy a season ticket because you are a loyal fan. You buy it because it is cheaper per match and it secures your usual seat in the place where you want to watch the match from.Utter bollocks.
No other reward is appropriate. Cup matches are a completely separate issue from league matches and you all know this to be true. Quit moaning and enjoy the quality football on show. Pay the price of success or drop out (like I have after 55 years) and become a TV viewer.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2025, 10:33:49 AM
Post by: Clampy on March 13, 2025, 10:35:46 AM
. Priority ticket access Claret Villans Cubs
With priority ticket access to all home league matches, membership gives you everything you need to follow Villa throughout season.
Your membership entitles you to priority access to home league match tickets (one ticket per member per match). Ticket access for cup fixtures is announced on a match-by-match basis. Tickets for away fixtures are available to members after the season ticket holders priority window. Some fixtures may have additional priority requirements or require a booking history
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2025, 10:37:19 AM
Post by: amfy on March 13, 2025, 10:45:34 AM
This is what's written in the Membership benefit section.
. Priority ticket access Claret Villans Cubs
With priority ticket access to all home league matches, membership gives you everything you need to follow Villa throughout season.
Your membership entitles you to priority access to home league match tickets (one ticket per member per match). Ticket access for cup fixtures is announced on a match-by-match basis. Tickets for away fixtures are available to members after the season ticket holders priority window. Some fixtures may have additional priority requirements or require a booking history
'Tickets for away fixtures are available to members after the season ticket holders priority window'.
Screenshot it! That's the one!
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 13, 2025, 10:51:48 AM
Telford is right on one thing, ultimately the choice is pay the prices or walk away. I chose to walk away from attending. One thing clubs probably don't realise is that once you make that decision it's pretty easy. It wasn't long ago that the thought of not being in VP last night would have been horrendous, I don't give it a second thought now. I'm fully at peace with knowing that after more than 40 years of being at every match possible i'll quite likely never be in VP again. A big part is knowing that the club that were once desperate for me to be there when we were shit no longer care in the slightest that i'm not. In fact people like me are the last ones they want as i'd spend nothing at the ground beyond admission.
Post by: DeKuip on March 13, 2025, 10:55:39 AM
Here is the standard shite they are sending out to complainants. They didn't even bother to get all the text in the same sized font.QuoteThank you for your email. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.
We value all of our season ticket holders and the commitment they show in supporting the team. We also value the dedication of our members, many of whom are on the waiting list for a season ticket and would purchase one if available. Many of these supporters buy match tickets throughout the season, often spending more overall than the cost of a season ticket. We see them as no less valuable, and as this is the continuation of our journey in this season’s FA Cup, we aimed to fairly recognise non-season ticket holders who have attended all FA Cup matches so far, by giving them an opportunity to purchase tickets for this away fixture.
For the Preston match, we prioritised members who attended all three FA Cup fixtures this season over season ticket holders who had not. This approach was taken to recognise and reward those who supported the team throughout the competition, including the earlier rounds.
As outlined in our ticketing details for all FA Cup matches at Villa Park this season:
"Attendance at this fixture may be included in any future sales criteria required for further FA Cup matches."
As a result, the best way to maximise the chance of securing a ticket in the latter stages of the competition was to attend all three matches in previous rounds.
Regarding season ticket holder benefits, those who attended all three FA Cup matches are prioritised over members with the same booking history. They qualify in an earlier window, giving them a greater opportunity to secure a ticket for the Preston match.
We value all of our season ticket holders and the dedication they’ve continued to show throughout this season and previous seasons. We also value the dedication of our members and aim to fairly recognise non-season ticket holders who consistently attended FA Cup matches within the available allocation.
While we understand your personal disappointment, we have to ensure fairness to all supporters, not just our season ticket holders. Please note that our ticketing policies are continuously reviewed to ensure fairness for all supporters.
Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
They make a point of saying that many members pay more over a season than STHs. But then they don’t take those fans into account by grouping them in the same window as members who only bought tickets for the three cheapest games of the season, including one where part of the attraction was a £1.50 pie!
I expect there would have been far less of an outcry if that window would have been for members who attended all home league and FA Cup games. I’d have had no complaint if they even went together in the same window as us STHs who went to all 3 FAC games, that to me would be fair.
And if they’re rewarding those who have supported the competition then how come someone with 5 away league but only one home FAC game got priority over a STH who attended all 3 FAC games?
I’m not saying that out of sour grapes, I’ve got my ticket - I’m just failing to agree with club’s poorly thrown together response and reasoning.
Post by: Max Villan on March 13, 2025, 10:59:10 AM
You're right that it's the very strange criteria they've come up with that is causing such anger
Post by: Lucky Eddie on March 13, 2025, 11:00:55 AM
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Post by: London Villan on March 13, 2025, 11:07:00 AM
Season ticket holders are the life blood of every football club.
Sadly, not any more. Our £20m+ is less than 5% of the club's turnover...
Post by: AV82EC on March 13, 2025, 11:22:26 AM
Season ticket holders are the life blood of every football club.
Sadly, not any more. Our £20m+ is less than 5% of the club's turnover...
This is the harsh “economic” reality.
Post by: Rigadon on March 13, 2025, 11:22:43 AM
Season ticket holders are the life blood of every football club.
Sadly, not any more. Our £20m+ is less than 5% of the club's turnover...
He's still right. Life blood = more than £. The fans that turn up for the games are the club in many ways.
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 13, 2025, 11:31:23 AM
However, I do think season ticket holders absolutely should get first choice on tickets.
Post by: john2710 on March 13, 2025, 11:57:11 AM
The Preston tickets went in minutes & the club would have known it was never going to get down to Members with 3 FA Cup tickets. I think it's been set down as a marker for what will happen in the future.
Post by: Drummond on March 13, 2025, 12:49:26 PM
So the possible scenario, should we get there & if Cup Final tickets follow the same criteria as Preston, is that an Under 12 can spend £20 on a membership, £30 on 3 FA Cup games & get priority over a season ticket holder who couldn't make 1 FA Cup game. Surely even Heck isn't delusional enough to think that's going to be acceptable.
The Preston tickets went in minutes & the club would have known it was never going to get down to Members with 3 FA Cup tickets. I think it's been set down as a marker for what will happen in the future.
Or a member who is on the waiting list but attends every game, league and cup, paying full ticket price, could be argued as being more loyal than a season ticket holder just attending league matches. Who should get priority for tickets then?
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2025, 12:54:04 PM
That's clearly ridiculous, whichever mental gymnastics you attempt to justify it.
Post by: amfy on March 13, 2025, 12:55:58 PM
If they want to bring in an attendance points system, that's fine by me, but that's not what happened here and they also need to give notice if they're going to do that.
Post by: Drummond on March 13, 2025, 01:05:20 PM
Under this system someone who attends three FA Cup games gets priority over someone who pays to attend nineteen league games, six Champions League games, a League Cup game and two FA Cup games.
That's clearly ridiculous, whichever mental gymnastics you attempt to justify it.
There no need to use hyperbole and veiled insults thanks.
I asked a question, because I can see the issue from both sides.
My point is valid, as is yours. Trying to work out a system that's fair is hard isn't it?
I had a season ticket for years, when we were shit, so never got additional benefits from it. Plenty of others did too, and now feel aggrieved that when we're getting good again that it may not prove to be the benefit it was in the past. I get that.
There always going to be someone who feels annoyed and aggrieved in these situations. The question for the club is who are they prepared to annoy?
Post by: Drummond on March 13, 2025, 01:18:50 PM
Whilst I can sympathise with the point you raise. The conditions are clear, both for ST holders and members, and it's how it's always been.
If they want to bring in an attendance points system, that's fine by me, but that's not what happened here and they also need to give notice if they're going to do that.
"Ticket access for cup fixtures is announced on a match-by-match basis"
Was the quote from earlier. Now it's biting it perhaps comes to the fore, having not been mentioned before as far as I remember.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, I can see why people may be upset, but the club will use it to their advantage.
If it's about outlay, does a member who who attends all Champions League games at £94 each (so close to £700) have more or less right to a Champions League Final ticket than a season ticket holder who didn't attend any?
If it's about principle, perhaps the principle needs to change.
If it's about length of season ticket retention, then perhaps.
Is this about commitment and loyalty, affordability, financial commitment, etc?
It's similar to the away ticket scheme isn't it? Often people only retain their option because of the perceived perks and access. We may be about to see some real shake up.
I hope we don't lose loyal supporters as a result but fear it may happen.
Post by: Clampy on March 13, 2025, 01:25:50 PM
Post by: London Villan on March 13, 2025, 01:26:28 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 13, 2025, 01:29:25 PM
I bet season ticket holders will be purchasing these tickets and not attending them next season.
Post by: amfy on March 13, 2025, 01:34:35 PM
The person without a ST who filled the gap left by me would have paid 4 x £90 - £360. My ST was £640.
I knew by not attending I was giving up any chance of a ticket away or for a final if we somehow made it. For The Champions League, allocations are so small that only a few people are getting near it anyway. Neither me nor the person who went to all 4 without a ST are going (at least not down any legit route)
There isn't a 'final' for the league. If we won it, it'd probably be on an Awayday knowing my luck, so the way forward is clearly to just go to the cup games.
For me the big thing is the arbitrary nature of 'all or nothing'. We've had it for ages for awaydays, but now for the cup as well, and I would argue that some vague statement about 'attendance may be used in criteria' is any kind of notice that the way tickets have been allocated all my life is about to change.
I feel like I'm being treated like a bandwagon jumper who's only interested in the cup now we've got somewhere in it. I missed one FA cup game. One.
Post by: Drummond on March 13, 2025, 01:42:13 PM
My price comparison was based on someone attending all the home Champions League games, 4 group, R16, QTR, SF. So a total of £672.
The issue is one of transparency. If the way things are done is changing then they should inform everyone at the beginning, not part way through, so everyone can make an informed choice.
Post by: amfy on March 13, 2025, 01:44:43 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2025, 01:58:09 PM
Under this system someone who attends three FA Cup games gets priority over someone who pays to attend nineteen league games, six Champions League games, a League Cup game and two FA Cup games.
That's clearly ridiculous, whichever mental gymnastics you attempt to justify it.
There no need to use hyperbole and veiled insults thanks.
I asked a question, because I can see the issue from both sides.
My point is valid, as is yours. Trying to work out a system that's fair is hard isn't it?
I had a season ticket for years, when we were shit, so never got additional benefits from it. Plenty of others did too, and now feel aggrieved that when we're getting good again that it may not prove to be the benefit it was in the past. I get that.
There always going to be someone who feels annoyed and aggrieved in these situations. The question for the club is who are they prepared to annoy?
Wasn't intended to be insulting so apologies. The circumstance you mentioned isn't what's happening. I think if they prioritised people who have been to every game that's a different matter. But they aren't, they're prioritising people who have been to three games ahead of people who have been to any number between two and twenty-six if they happen to have been to the three FA Cup games.
Post by: andyh on March 13, 2025, 02:07:39 PM
Why the club made that decision is utterly disgraceful, but the impact is that people who didn’t purchase a ticket for elsewhere in the ground that night, might miss out because of something the club did.
Post by: Pete3206 on March 13, 2025, 02:19:37 PM
Post by: andyh on March 13, 2025, 03:03:25 PM
As a Witton Upper dweller, I didn't feel screwed over much. Sure, it was annoying at first announcement but a simple relocation to the Trinity wasn't much of a drama. A section of supporters will always need to be moved if the away team demands their allowed ticket allocationIt has never, ever been the upper DE.
There was absolutely no reason for it and (not) surprisingly it wasn’t repeated for the Spurs or Cardiff game.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 28, 2025, 07:44:35 PM
With quarter-final ties taking place on Saturday and Sunday and teams playing for a spot in the semi-finals at Wembley, this will be the final draw of this season's FA Cup campaign.
And the draw will be made following the final whistle at Deepdale, live on BBC One and also via the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels.
The semi-finals will be held at Wembley Stadium connected by EE across the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April.
The ball numbers
1. Crystal Palace
2. Preston North End of Aston Villa
3. AFC Bournemouth or Manchester City
4. Nottingham Forest
https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/mar/28/emirates-fa-cup-semi-final-draw-details-20252803
Post by: AV82EC on March 28, 2025, 08:11:12 PM
The Horror!
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 28, 2025, 08:17:41 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 28, 2025, 08:22:59 PM
Putting the semi-final draw details on here before the quarter-final! The Horror!
If you really want Horror!...I could change the title on the thread as well.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 28, 2025, 08:24:26 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 28, 2025, 08:25:48 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 28, 2025, 08:29:32 PM
Ball No. 2 will play Ball No. 1, please (if we get through).
That would also mean we get the 'home' dressing room (if we get through).
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 28, 2025, 08:50:59 PM
3 teams who are in it this weekend were involved then.
Us obviously....drawn against a Lancashire team (Burnley).
Forest....drawn away to a team beginning with B (that lot over in Small Heath).
Bournemouth....drawn at home to a team from Manchester.
Doesn't mean anything I know....apart from It's Our Year !
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_FA_Cup
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 28, 2025, 08:57:44 PM
I've been looking at the Quarter finals in 1957.
3 teams who are in it this weekend were involved then.
Us obviously....drawn against a Lancashire team (Burnley).
Forest....drawn away to a team beginning with B (that lot over in Small Heath).
Bournemouth....drawn at home to a team from Manchester.
Doesn't mean anything I know....apart from It's Our Year !
And the fourth tie featured a club from London with posh fans playing a team in stripes whose nickname is a type of bird(s).
It's definitely our year!
Post by: john e on March 28, 2025, 11:23:57 PM
Ball 2!
The Horror!
It’s gona be Man Utd away nailed on
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2025, 03:04:21 PM
1. Crystal Palace
2. Aston Villa
3. AFC Bournemouth or Manchester City
4. Nottingham Forest
Post by: Somniloquism on March 30, 2025, 03:16:21 PM
Ball No. 2 will play Ball No. 1, please (if we get through).
They just don’t mix the balls at all do they.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 30, 2025, 03:21:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2025, 03:24:33 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2025, 03:25:08 PM
Having lost 6 QF in a row, we've now won 5 in a row.
Good stat.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 03:28:19 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 30, 2025, 03:28:24 PM
Imagine saying in August we'd potentially get Palace in FA Cup SF. People would've ripped your arms off and now there's no way Emery could come up with any gameplan to beat them?!
At least we wouldn't change our formation to match them as that obviously didn't work down there.
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Post by: Tuscans on March 30, 2025, 03:33:06 PM
Palace awaymake sure you get those tickets for Selhurst mate.
Post by: aj2k77 on March 30, 2025, 03:33:40 PM
Post by: Holte132 on March 30, 2025, 03:34:26 PM
Palace awaymake sure you get those tickets for Selhurst mate.
Yeah, not thinking was I! Deleted my comment but not before you had spotted it!
Post by: Mellin on March 30, 2025, 03:34:45 PM
Book the cup final hotels. I'll take playing a side in the bottom half of the table in a semi.
Yep. Might have had some good results against us lately, but it's still a good draw for this stage. The last two have been Liverpool and Chelsea.
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 30, 2025, 03:34:59 PM
Post by: JJ-AV on March 30, 2025, 03:35:14 PM
My other half booked a trip to Paris as a treat that weekend. She’d checked the fixtures… Ill make it regardless but coming back on the Eurostar Sunday mid morning would be a lot easier to sell…
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 03:35:22 PM
Post by: wolfman999 on March 30, 2025, 03:35:27 PM
Dublin wants us to win it. Richards.... buffoon.
Dion, former player. Micah, former well paid employee and occasional player.
Post by: Tuscans on March 30, 2025, 03:35:37 PM
HAHA, all good dude, I've done it many times myself.Palace awaymake sure you get those tickets for Selhurst mate.
Yeah, not thinking was I! Deleted my comment but not before you had spotted it!
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 30, 2025, 03:36:04 PM
I would have much preferred the winner against the later match.
Post by: aj2k77 on March 30, 2025, 03:36:50 PM
Richards trying to make the case that C115y should win it to right their poor season. He really is a twat.
Man City should be removed from the Cup as part of their FFP cheating punishment. They've dishonoured the competition for nearly 20 years with their bogus accounting allowing them an unfair advantage building squads.
Villa Forest final would be brilliant.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 30, 2025, 03:36:57 PM
( The Godfather Theme plays in the background...)
Post by: Nunkin1965 on March 30, 2025, 03:37:31 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 30, 2025, 03:38:58 PM
People in the match thread crying about potentially having to face Palace.
Imagine saying in August we'd potentially get Palace in FA Cup SF. People would've ripped your arms off and now there's no way Emery could come up with any gameplan to beat them?!
At least we wouldn't change our formation to match them as that obviously didn't work down there.
Hmmm… wasn’t it 1-1 with that formation, then 3-0 when we changed to a flat back four?
Not sure if we changed at half-time or after we scored.
Post by: aj2k77 on March 30, 2025, 03:42:14 PM
Palace are alright, lets not underestimate them but neither should we over egg them because were shit at Selhurst. We will be favourites for this, we have the better players and better manager and we will do this.
Villa to beat Forest in the final. Watkins winner. One of the best days of our lives.
Post by: DrGonzo on March 30, 2025, 03:45:35 PM
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Post by: devilla on March 30, 2025, 03:57:44 PM
We really owe Palace after that fiasco at their place. I really fancy us against them.
Post by: Rich6by7 on March 30, 2025, 03:59:41 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 04:00:21 PM
The match will be on 26th or 27th April. Typical, I'm at the Crucible for the snooker that weekend.
We really owe Palace after that fiasco at their place. I really fancy us against them.
We are meant to play Man City that weekend so that will be moved. Our April is very, very congested.
Edit: that game is Monday 28th but it will be rescheduled
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 30, 2025, 04:03:30 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 04:05:02 PM
Good teams have fixture congestion, shit teams don't.
Of course but the way the schedules have worked where we barely played in March could have been planned better.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 04:05:37 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 30, 2025, 04:06:26 PM
Given that we could get through to the European Cup semi and have to play on the Tuesday, surely they have to give us the Saturday?
Hope not. Can’t go if they do. And that should always come before the fitness of our players.
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2025, 04:08:41 PM
Given that we could get through to the European Cup semi and have to play on the Tuesday, surely they have to give us the Saturday?
I imagine they'll be extra helpful and make us play it on the Monday.
Or maybe the Tuesday lunchtime.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 30, 2025, 04:08:56 PM
Post by: brontebilly on March 30, 2025, 04:09:27 PM
They do have a very good record against us but Emery had a nightmare at Selhurst a few weeks back. Id draw a line under that one. A fully fit Kamara will make a big difference in midfield, solid back four required and maybe McGinn on the right. They can't be allowed to bully us again.
Post by: ROBBO on March 30, 2025, 04:10:50 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on March 30, 2025, 04:11:27 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 04:16:05 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 30, 2025, 04:17:39 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
A very normal first reaction
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 04:18:07 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
Post by: TelfordVilla on March 30, 2025, 04:19:31 PM
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Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 04:22:22 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 04:25:12 PM
Said it before, your season ticket allows you to reduced price admission for 19 Premier league matches. Nothing more.
Yeah, and as everyone else said before, you're talking shite.
Post by: Mellin on March 30, 2025, 04:31:01 PM
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Post by: Clampy on March 30, 2025, 04:46:08 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 30, 2025, 04:47:42 PM
TBH, was there anything else needed at this point with only 4 in play. It isn't like there are 64 to keep track of.
Post by: Small Rodent on March 30, 2025, 05:02:46 PM
What was that draw all about? It was Joe Hart sitting on his arse drawing balls out a bag.
I’m still waiting for FV to say they weren’t mixed properly, like in previous rounds.
Post by: eamonn on March 30, 2025, 05:13:39 PM
What was that draw all about? It was Joe Hart sitting on his arse drawing balls out a bag.
Thought that was his OnlyFans account.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 30, 2025, 05:14:33 PM
It’s our year.
Post by: Clampy on March 30, 2025, 05:28:31 PM
And they didn't mix them around at all.
TBH, was there anything else needed at this point with only 4 in play. It isn't like there are 64 to keep track of.
I don't know. They could have got Bobby Davro to do it.
Post by: not3bad on March 30, 2025, 05:37:52 PM
Good teams have fixture congestion, shit teams don't.
Of course but the way the schedules have worked where we barely played in March could have been planned better.
Gives us time to get all our players fit for the hectic run in.
Post by: john e on March 30, 2025, 06:11:06 PM
What was that draw all about? It was Joe Hart sitting on his arse drawing balls out a bag.
Thought that was his OnlyFans account.
Brilliant
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 07:01:54 PM
Assume by coming out second we are the “away” team. That’s the only minor thing is probably means we are wearing white vs our home kit. Something psychological about us vs them and how we’ve been battered away. But we need to get past all of that. We should be the favourites. We need to control the game and get into them early.
No there will be a coin toss unless both teams agree to wear change strips as in 57.
Post by: N'ZMAV on March 30, 2025, 07:26:37 PM
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Post by: HolteL4 on March 30, 2025, 07:37:09 PM
Dublin wants us to win it. Richards.... buffoon.
Dion, former player. Micah, former well paid employee and occasional player.
Occasional player??? Can you please tell me when the worst captain in our 150 years played? Yes he stood there in our kit but played no the prick didn't.
Whenever he says he's opinion on defending my reply is always the same, why didn't you do that then?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2025, 07:39:53 PM
Dublin wants us to win it. Richards.... buffoon.
Dion, former player. Micah, former well paid employee and occasional player.
Occasional player??? Can you please tell me when the worst captain in our 150 years played? Yes he stood there in our kit but played no the prick didn't.
Chappers described him and Dion as 'two Villa legends' which I thought was overstating it slightly in Micah's case.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 07:43:29 PM
Assume by coming out second we are the “away” team. That’s the only minor thing is probably means we are wearing white vs our home kit. Something psychological about us vs them and how we’ve been battered away. But we need to get past all of that. We should be the favourites. We need to control the game and get into them early.
No there will be a coin toss unless both teams agree to wear change strips as in 57.
Given they were donated our colours, let’s hope we win it get to wear our home kits.
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 30, 2025, 07:48:01 PM
“ oh and no Liverpool, Chelsea , Man U, arsenal “
But they are a bogey team recently.
I don’t think we will have a better chance than this for years.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 07:52:13 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
Post by: amfy on March 30, 2025, 08:11:16 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
I agree with Max. I know you know this because I think I banged on about it quite enough, but it’s absolutely fair enough for your first thought on getting to Wembley to be how you are going to get a ticket, especially if getting one should have been a given.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:17:20 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
That’s right because us fans who live abroad don’t have an opinion on Villa do we? You’ve been a miserable twat since you started posting here. That comes across clearly whether you live in Toronto or Erdington.
Post by: Richard E on March 30, 2025, 08:18:13 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:18:44 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
I agree with Max. I know you know this because I think I banged on about it quite enough, but it’s absolutely fair enough for your first thought on getting to Wembley to be how you are going to get a ticket, especially if getting one should have been a given.
His point might be fair. It’s how he articulated it. Not wondering if he can get a ticket but how Villa was going to fuck over ST holders. Minutes after we won the game.
Post by: passport1 on March 30, 2025, 08:19:44 PM
Post by: charleeco7 on March 30, 2025, 08:21:26 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
If you’re a season ticket holder and you haven’t been to the fa cup games then you’ll be down the list. It’s not exactly F’ing us over. It’s how it it usually is.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 08:24:51 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
That’s right because us fans who live abroad don’t have an opinion on Villa do we? You’ve been a miserable twat since you started posting here. That comes across clearly whether you live in Toronto or Erdington.
I've been posting here for about 10 years. I've just been more vocal re. stuff that affects us recently. Not that you're suggesting only those with big post counts deserve an opinion, I assume?
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:27:43 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
That’s right because us fans who live abroad don’t have an opinion on Villa do we? You’ve been a miserable twat since you started posting here. That comes across clearly whether you live in Toronto or Erdington.
I've been posting here for about 10 years. I've just been more vocal re. stuff that affects us recently. Not that you're suggesting only those with big post counts deserve an opinion, I assume?
Where have I said that? Or even suggested it. It doesn’t matter what my post count is. I couldn’t give a shit about yours. You’ve basically told me my opinion doesn’t count because I don’t live locally. It would be as stupid as me saying your opinion doesn’t matter because of your post count. My point was clear. You decided minutes after the game ended to slag off the club assuming they were going to fuck over ST holders. Not whether or not you’d get one or if you qualified for one. Which I assume there are rules around who gets priority and who doesn’t.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 08:30:43 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
That’s right because us fans who live abroad don’t have an opinion on Villa do we? You’ve been a miserable twat since you started posting here. That comes across clearly whether you live in Toronto or Erdington.
I've been posting here for about 10 years. I've just been more vocal re. stuff that affects us recently. Not that you're suggesting only those with big post counts deserve an opinion, I assume?
Where have I said that? Or even suggested it. It doesn’t matter what my post count is. I couldn’t give a shit about yours. You’ve basically told me my opinion doesn’t count because I don’t live locally. It would be as stupid as me saying your opinion doesn’t matter because of your post count. My point was clear. You decided minutes after the game ended to slag off the club assuming they were going to fuck over ST holders. Not whether or not you’d get one or if you qualified for one. Which I assume there are rules around who gets priority and who doesn’t.
When you said I've been a twat since I started posting here? I clearly haven't as i've only started posting more recently as my unhappiness for how the club is treating fans has gone. It's a forum, and supposed to e for exactly that type of opinion.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 30, 2025, 08:34:02 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:36:11 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 08:36:55 PM
Please stop shouting. I have a headache.
Sorry Dave. My opinion in some aspects of the club is rock bottom, yet some fans think we should just stay silent.
Not really what i'd expect from a forum but if it's unwelcome i'm happy to take it elsewhere.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 30, 2025, 08:37:30 PM
Post by: Richard E on March 30, 2025, 08:39:44 PM
Looks like I picked the wrong week to give up smoking
Looks like I picked the right week to give up the will to live.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 08:40:46 PM
And your opinion is fine. That’s exactly what the forum is for. I called you out for when you did it and how you said it. You immediately assumed the club was going to fuck you and ST holders over. Like they sit around a table planning it. Revenue growth to the extent we need to achieve it because we want to play in the latter stages of the FA cup and CL comes with some things are a bit shit for the regular fan. But you could always wish for the days of lower prices and sitting where you want as we all fucked around at the arse end of the table or the Championship. That was fun wasn’t it?
An utterly disrespectful opinion. Those fans kept the club going in the dark times, none of us wanted it but we did what we could to support the team. I know it's apparently a disgusting opinion here, but it's easy to shit on the people who have gone every week for years if it means success.
Enjoy your success, I suppose.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:47:48 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 08:50:01 PM
No it’s an unfortunate reality of wanting to compete at the top end within the current financial rules. It’s ok to hate it. But don’t bury your head in the sand. Even after the massive growth in our revenues the past 18 months we are still barely scraping by the PSR and FFP rules. And maybe as we get more success on the pitch the greater commercial revenues that come with it ease the burden on long standing and loyal fans. It just won’t happen overnight.
And whisper it quietly but it’s probably economically sensible to stick with the precedent and incentivise attending cup games.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 30, 2025, 08:51:36 PM
Good teams have fixture congestion, shit teams don't.
Of course but the way the schedules have worked where we barely played in March could have been planned better.
Though we did get the Liverpool game out of the way, even if unwillingly.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 08:52:01 PM
No it’s an unfortunate reality of wanting to compete at the top end within the current financial rules. It’s ok to hate it. But don’t bury your head in the sand. Even after the massive growth in our revenues the past 18 months we are still barely scraping by the PSR and FFP rules. And maybe as we get more success on the pitch the greater commercial revenues that come with it ease the burden on long standing and loyal fans. It just won’t happen overnight.
And whisper it quietly but it’s probably economically sensible to stick with the precedent and incentivise attending cup games.
Economic sensibility, you'll never sing that!
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:52:20 PM
Good teams have fixture congestion, shit teams don't.
Of course but the way the schedules have worked where we barely played in March could have been planned better.
Though we did get the Liverpool game out of the way, even if unwillingly.
Yeh there was no real need for it to be played when it was. But yes glad it’s done with.
Post by: Des Little on March 30, 2025, 08:53:18 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 08:53:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 08:54:39 PM
Man City got 37k last season for their semi, enough to satisfy every ST holder and GA+ (plus their additional seat I’m sure). That should give peace of mind to any ST holders worrying.
Thanks Des. I'd still be pretty worried I won't get a final ticket when someone who potentially attended three home games could do, if we get through.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 08:55:03 PM
Man City got 37k last season for their semi, enough to satisfy every ST holder and GA+ (plus their additional seat I’m sure). That should give peace of mind to any ST holders worrying.
Exactly. The final if we get there will be different unfortunately because of how tickets are allocated by the FA and the number each club gets.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 08:57:02 PM
Man City got 37k last season for their semi, enough to satisfy every ST holder and GA+ (plus their additional seat I’m sure). That should give peace of mind to any ST holders worrying.
Thanks Des. I'd still be pretty worried I won't get a final ticket when someone who potentially attended three home games could do, if we get through.
Just accept the economic sensibility mate.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 08:58:27 PM
Post by: Richard E on March 30, 2025, 08:58:43 PM
Post by: amfy on March 30, 2025, 08:58:46 PM
And your opinion is fine. That’s exactly what the forum is for. I called you out for when you did it and how you said it. You immediately assumed the club was going to fuck you and ST holders over. Like they sit around a table planning it. Revenue growth to the extent we need to achieve it because we want to play in the latter stages of the FA cup and CL comes with some things are a bit shit for the regular fan. But you could always wish for the days of lower prices and sitting where you want as we all fucked around at the arse end of the table or the Championship. That was fun wasn’t it?
To be honest, for me it actually was more fun, because I was with people who supported Villa through thick & thin rather than because we’re doing well. Last time we got to a FA Cup semi final we were on the pitch but today, people were leaving to get on their way home once the result wasn’t in doubt. We’re turning into the Arsenal fans we hated in 2015 already & we haven’t even won anything yet.
All these members who deserved to be at this game today more than me because they went to 3 rather than 2 FA cup games this season - where were they last time we played at Deepdale?
The fact that we need to generate this money to compete, only means I blame the game more than Villa, but it’s still shit frankly.
It’s a good day & I am more than happy to be in with a chance of winning the FA Cup. I don’t really want to bring anyone else down with how I feel about it, but the way the club are behaving now means I feel nothing like the joy I did when we did this in 2015 when we were ‘fucking around at the arse end of the table’.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 08:59:15 PM
We’ll all be able to go to the open top bus parade.
Mind the bin bags.
Post by: aj2k77 on March 30, 2025, 08:59:30 PM
Made sense to play the Liverpool game in the first available midweek rather than waiting until later on and potentially causing a greater fixture pile-up. If Villa get to both finals and Tottenham make the Europa League Final it would have been difficult to get all the games in.
Tottenham could have just given us the three points. We have something to play for and they're pointless and their games are just an excuse to either embarass their manager or do their dumb as fuck goal celebrations for twitter.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 09:02:14 PM
And your opinion is fine. That’s exactly what the forum is for. I called you out for when you did it and how you said it. You immediately assumed the club was going to fuck you and ST holders over. Like they sit around a table planning it. Revenue growth to the extent we need to achieve it because we want to play in the latter stages of the FA cup and CL comes with some things are a bit shit for the regular fan. But you could always wish for the days of lower prices and sitting where you want as we all fucked around at the arse end of the table or the Championship. That was fun wasn’t it?
To be honest, for me it actually was more fun, because I was with people who supported Villa through thick & thin rather than because we’re doing well. Last time we got to a FA Cup semi final we were on the pitch but today, people were leaving to get on their way home once the result wasn’t in doubt. We’re turning into the Arsenal fans we hated in 2015 already & we haven’t even won anything yet.
All these members who deserved to be at this game today more than me because they went to 3 rather than 2 FA cup games this season - where were they last time we played at Deepdale?
The fact that we need to generate this money to compete, only means I blame the game more than Villa, but it’s still shit frankly.
It’s a good day & I am more than happy to be in with a chance of winning the FA Cup. I don’t really want to bring anyone else down with how I feel about it, but the way the club are behaving now means I feel nothing like the joy I did when we did this in 2015 when we were ‘fucking around at the arse end of the table’.
As ever, you are spot on, Amfy. We might not have been as 'successful' back then but i don't recall any backlash at how fans were treated. Things can change in the blink of an eye, the same fans shouting about economic sensibility may well be wondering why we have no fkin fans if things ever go back that way.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 30, 2025, 09:09:49 PM
Post by: Clampy on March 30, 2025, 09:11:11 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
That’s right because us fans who live abroad don’t have an opinion on Villa do we? You’ve been a miserable twat since you started posting here. That comes across clearly whether you live in Toronto or Erdington.
I've been posting here for about 10 years. I've just been more vocal re. stuff that affects us recently. Not that you're suggesting only those with big post counts deserve an opinion, I assume?
Where have I said that? Or even suggested it. It doesn’t matter what my post count is. I couldn’t give a shit about yours. You’ve basically told me my opinion doesn’t count because I don’t live locally. It would be as stupid as me saying your opinion doesn’t matter because of your post count. My point was clear. You decided minutes after the game ended to slag off the club assuming they were going to fuck over ST holders. Not whether or not you’d get one or if you qualified for one. Which I assume there are rules around who gets priority and who doesn’t.
When you said I've been a twat since I started posting here? I clearly haven't as i've only started posting more recently as my unhappiness for how the club is treating fans has gone. It's a forum, and supposed to e for exactly that type of opinion.
The problem is, is you don't seem to post about anything else. We're in a cup semi and quarter final. Enjoy it.
Post by: Clampy on March 30, 2025, 09:17:26 PM
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 09:20:21 PM
And I'm saying that as someone who's had a moan about it. Let's just see what happens.
I post regularly about Villa on other forums, I've rarely been negative about the club. I post concerns here as it's a large forum and I'd like those concerns heard.
I will wait and see what happens, and if the worse happens, then so be it. But you can't attempt voice concerns after the event can you.
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 09:23:51 PM
The Jane Austen-Adam Smith mash-up we've all been waiting for.
Love that!
Yea not quite the word he thinks it is 🤣
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2025, 09:24:33 PM
Post by: Hopadop on March 30, 2025, 09:28:15 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 09:28:27 PM
Back in the day when we won trophies you could have gone to every single match and still missed out on Wembley because you didn't collect your programme vouchers.
And shareholders had priority over the season ticket holders.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 09:32:31 PM
Back in the day when we won trophies you could have gone to every single match and still missed out on Wembley because you didn't collect your programme vouchers.
And shareholders had priority over the season ticket holders.
And what did Jane Austen say?
Post by: charleeco7 on March 30, 2025, 09:32:48 PM
Post by: luke95 on March 30, 2025, 09:33:17 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 09:33:50 PM
Back in the day when we won trophies you could have gone to every single match and still missed out on Wembley because you didn't collect your programme vouchers.
And shareholders had priority over the season ticket holders.
And what did Jane Austen say?
Hehe
Sense and sensibility!
Post by: Clampy on March 30, 2025, 09:34:26 PM
For the fa cup home games the club have kept the prices low, so if you’re a season ticket holder and you didn’t go to any of the home games then surely it’s your own fault if you miss out? It’s hardly a new thing that those games would be taken into account should we get to Wembley.
No, that just rubbish. Saying it's your own fault because was cheap is really missing the point.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 09:35:02 PM
For the fa cup home games the club have kept the prices low, so if you’re a season ticket holder and you didn’t go to any of the home games then surely it’s your own fault if you miss out? It’s hardly a new thing that those games would be taken into account should we get to Wembley.
Or maybe fans have had to balance out fa cup games vs ludicrously expensive champions league games?
If the idea is promote fans choosing cheaper cup games going forward then they've got it spot on.
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 09:35:19 PM
For the fa cup home games the club have kept the prices low, so if you’re a season ticket holder and you didn’t go to any of the home games then surely it’s your own fault if you miss out? It’s hardly a new thing that those games would be taken into account should we get to Wembley.
Did the Club have members in 2015?
Post by: charleeco7 on March 30, 2025, 09:48:00 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 09:49:18 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 30, 2025, 09:50:08 PM
No, season ticket holders have always had priority over those that attend a small number of cup games.
Apart from shareholders!
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 09:52:38 PM
Totally get it, the cost overall this season has been astronomical and I’m not digging anyone out, people go to what they can afford but it’s always been the same. Every time supply outstrips demand, it’s down to previous history, whether that be cup games or away games. So if you don’t go to a game where it’s likely to come into play you run the risk of missing out or being lower down the pecking order.
I respect your opinion, but personally, if i'd have known the criteria beforehand i've have prioritised the cheaper cup games, and in fact, going forward i will be choosing my tickets wisely.
It's all good for the club whilst in the CL with high demand, not sure if it's a good long term plan to make fans feel like this though.
edit: Just to further clarify, let's say we play some random minnows in the conference league, mid week and mid winter again. I'm not going to feel it's worth my time sitting in the freezing cold for £50 if the club hold zero appreciation towards it. Good luck getting the ground full then if others feel the same.
Apparantly we got 37,866 against Legia Warsaw, a lot of that probably due to the novelty. Not sure where the hardcore members were.
Post by: VillaTim on March 30, 2025, 10:08:52 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on March 30, 2025, 10:09:39 PM
Would be much better if the game against Palace was going to be at Arsenal or Spurs (or even the Principality Stadium in Cardiff). In days gone by, Villa Park would have been a banker for Forest v Manchester City.
The allocations would be even less than they are now though I guess.
Post by: Max Villan on March 30, 2025, 10:10:01 PM
Think it's only fair that ST holders get first dibs. Then members. Then FACup only attendees . Then GA .
Loving your optimism with the last part time ;D
actually ignore me, thought you meant GA+ haha
Post by: VillaTim on March 30, 2025, 10:12:20 PM
Sorry by GA I meant general sale . I just hope we are the Saturday game , probably can't make the Sunday .Think it's only fair that ST holders get first dibs. Then members. Then FACup only attendees . Then GA .
Loving your optimism with the last part time ;D
actually ignore me, thought you meant GA+ haha
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 30, 2025, 10:23:30 PM
For the fa cup home games the club have kept the prices low, so if you’re a season ticket holder and you didn’t go to any of the home games then surely it’s your own fault if you miss out? It’s hardly a new thing that those games would be taken into account should we get to Wembley.
Did the Club have members in 2015?
Villa Cash back then.
Post by: SaddVillan on March 30, 2025, 10:55:04 PM
Far fewer grounds for complaint/dissatisfaction.
Something for the FAB to discuss/suggest to the club?
Post by: Clampy on March 30, 2025, 11:10:09 PM
Surely it would be much better, simpler and more honest if the club had set out the booking priority order at the start of the season?
Far fewer grounds for complaint/dissatisfaction.
Something for the FAB to discuss/suggest to the club?
They did then they changed it.
Post by: HolteL4 on March 30, 2025, 11:20:09 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
If you’re a season ticket holder and you haven’t been to the fa cup games then you’ll be down the list. It’s not exactly F’ing us over. It’s how it it usually is.
I have no issue with Season Ticket Holders who attended the FA Cup games being ahead of me (circumstances due to times and days have stopped me going) but I have a massive issue with members being ahead of me as that's not what was advertised as a benefit in the season ticket renewal. If that happens again it is false advertising and I will not take it lying down an neither should any other season ticket holder. Priority access means just that season ticket holders should be offered the chance of a ticket then members. That's how it's put in the renewal benefits there is no *subject to attendance clause it's just says priority access to away and cup (including champions league) tickets. If members are offered before ALL season ticket holders then the club are I'm breach of false advertising and should be held accountable
Post by: VillaTim on March 30, 2025, 11:23:26 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 11:25:07 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on March 30, 2025, 11:26:36 PM
Let's see if Villa fuck season tickets holders over or not now ....
We get through to a SF and that’s where you’re taking this conversation?
It doesn't affect you, we get it 👍
Being lectured by someone who lives in fkin Toronto 🤣
If you’re a season ticket holder and you haven’t been to the fa cup games then you’ll be down the list. It’s not exactly F’ing us over. It’s how it it usually is.
I have no issue with Season Ticket Holders who attended the FA Cup games being ahead of me (circumstances due to times and days have stopped me going) but I have a massive issue with memebers being ahead of me as that's not what was advertised as a benefit in the season ticket renewal. If that happens again it is false advertising and I will not take it lying down an neither should any other season ticket holder. Priority access means just that season ticket holders should be offered the chance of a ticket then members. That's how it's put in the renewal benefits there is no *subject to attendance clause it's just says priority access to away and cup (including champions league) tickets. If members are offered before ALL season ticket holders then the club are I'm breach of false advertising and should be held accountable
That won't be the case will it? I'd imagine it will be season ticket holders, then members who have attended a certain number of FA Cup and league games and then on a scale from there won't it?
Post by: VillaTim on March 30, 2025, 11:27:23 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 11:29:07 PM
Post by: HolteL4 on March 30, 2025, 11:29:08 PM
Relax mate , ST holders will get priority .
Just like they did today, season ticket holders attended games (which is fair) then members then season ticket holders.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2025, 11:30:44 PM
Relax mate , ST holders will get priority .
Just like they did today, season ticket holders attended games (which is fair) then members then season ticket holders.
It isn't in any way fair that people who attended three games get preference over those who paid to attend anywhere between 19 and 27.
Post by: VillaTim on March 30, 2025, 11:30:49 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 30, 2025, 11:32:17 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 30, 2025, 11:33:11 PM
For the fa cup home games the club have kept the prices low, so if you’re a season ticket holder and you didn’t go to any of the home games then surely it’s your own fault if you miss out? It’s hardly a new thing that those games would be taken into account should we get to Wembley.One of the reasons I didn't attend present FA cup games was because of team selection and performances in previous years and thought F it why should I be bothered if they can't
Post by: HolteL4 on March 30, 2025, 11:36:08 PM
Relax mate , ST holders will get priority .
Just like they did today, season ticket holders attended games (which is fair) then members then season ticket holders.
It isn't in any way fair that people who attended three games get preference over those who paid to attend anywhere between 19 and 27.
For the semi we get something like 34k allocation so if offered to season ticket holders everyone should get a ticket but I do believe those that have been to the games should get 1st choice. My issue is that I've paid over £800 for a season ticket where it's stated I have priority only for someone who paid significantly less than I have getting priority ahead of me
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 30, 2025, 11:44:43 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 31, 2025, 01:22:16 AM
Made sense to play the Liverpool game in the first available midweek rather than waiting until later on and potentially causing a greater fixture pile-up. If Villa get to both finals and Tottenham make the Europa League Final it would have been difficult to get all the games in.
What's the relevance of the Europa Final - does it clash with our league game with Spudz?
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 01:30:26 AM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 31, 2025, 05:54:34 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 31, 2025, 06:40:19 AM
Post by: sid1964 on March 31, 2025, 07:08:10 AM
Hopefully everyone who wants a ticket will some how manage to get one - and yes I agree season ticket holders should definitely get 1st choice of tickets.
Post by: nigel on March 31, 2025, 08:31:12 AM
Just had a text from a blue nose stating that we won’t be taking 40,000+ to Wembley like they are - I did reply that we won’t be getting that many tickets for the game - just waiting for his reply
Hopefully everyone who wants a ticket will some how manage to get one - and yes I agree season ticket holders should definitely get 1st choice of tickets.
Also, Would they be taking +40k if the ticket pricing was the same as what ours will be?
Post by: amfy on March 31, 2025, 08:32:18 AM
Couldn’t wait to get to the end of the thread so apologies if I’ve missed it, but prompted by earlier discussions, does anyone know what chance have me and my two kids have got for Wembley tickets? We are members and could only get to the West Ham FA Cup game due to my work commitments.
I'd say at this stage very limited down any normal route.
There are iro 37.000 tickets for the semi final & not much more than 30,000 for the final if we get there. There are 27,000 ST holders and a lot of members who went to all 3 whatever order they do it in.
That said, there will be people in those categories who might not go to Wembley, especially for the semi final, as it's an expensive business to do twice. In addition, there are also some ST holders who manage to get to Villa Park because they have a very clear routine and place to sit, but are not well or able enough to go to Wembley. (My MIL would have probably been one of these if PNE had made it)
Post by: Gareth on March 31, 2025, 08:35:15 AM
Just had a text from a blue nose stating that we won’t be taking 40,000+ to Wembley like they are - I did reply that we won’t be getting that many tickets for the game - just waiting for his reply
Hopefully everyone who wants a ticket will some how manage to get one - and yes I agree season ticket holders should definitely get 1st choice of tickets.
We get 40k+ every home game…hardly a novel experience for us is it :-)
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on March 31, 2025, 08:38:53 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 31, 2025, 08:39:12 AM
Just had a text from a blue nose stating that we won’t be taking 40,000+ to Wembley like they are - I did reply that we won’t be getting that many tickets for the game - just waiting for his reply
Hopefully everyone who wants a ticket will some how manage to get one - and yes I agree season ticket holders should definitely get 1st choice of tickets.
You have to be pretty shit to qualify to play in that Tinpot Cup
Post by: FrankyH on March 31, 2025, 08:42:49 AM
Post by: aj2k77 on March 31, 2025, 08:43:33 AM
Just had a text from a blue nose stating that we won’t be taking 40,000+ to Wembley like they are - I did reply that we won’t be getting that many tickets for the game - just waiting for his reply
Hopefully everyone who wants a ticket will some how manage to get one - and yes I agree season ticket holders should definitely get 1st choice of tickets.
We'll be taking 40,000 to Villa Park. Every single game of the season.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 31, 2025, 08:43:50 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 31, 2025, 09:34:00 AM
As for members, there should be some left, but not loads as the players and staff will take some of the allocation, I suspect they might fetch into the criteria of attendance to the previous cup rounds, but probably on how many home games have been attended this season
I think they probably knew that the Preston game wouldn't get to members, even though it was listed as a criteria, which has probably caused part of the ticket hysteria, at the end of the day, the tickets went to right people
Post by: Londonfranky on March 31, 2025, 09:38:43 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 09:41:07 AM
Post by: lovejoy on March 31, 2025, 11:08:20 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 11:10:24 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2025, 11:29:51 AM
Do we know when they will fix the dates and timings of the semis?
Do they try to keep the Semi KO times away from Premier League TV games ?
If so, 3pm on the Sat would fit for one of the games but I can't figure out when the Sun game would be
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 11:31:22 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 11:33:59 AM
Post by: TomsL4 on March 31, 2025, 11:37:00 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 31, 2025, 11:43:29 AM
Post by: Legion on March 31, 2025, 11:55:58 AM
And I'm saying that as someone who's had a moan about it. Let's just see what happens.
I post regularly about Villa on other forums, I've rarely been negative about the club. I post concerns here as it's a large forum and I'd like those concerns heard.
I will wait and see what happens, and if the worse happens, then so be it. But you can't attempt voice concerns after the event can you.
You're Prince William.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 11:58:57 AM
Will the marathon on the Sunday come into play.
Only for hotel bookings. Most of that is the other side of London AND the majority would be finishing up by 1ish.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 12:04:35 PM
Will the marathon on the Sunday come into play.
John McGinn will win that, too.
Post by: TomsL4 on March 31, 2025, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: lovejoy on March 31, 2025, 12:15:19 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 12:24:10 PM
Post by: Nev on March 31, 2025, 12:25:03 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 31, 2025, 12:25:52 PM
No, our game with Tottenham clashes with the FA Cup Final. The natural place to play a potential rearranged game would be the midweek after, but that's the date of the Europa League Final.
I thought they had stopped that shite with the FA Cup final being played on the same day as league games. What a load of crap. It should have its own day.
Post by: AV82EC on March 31, 2025, 12:27:36 PM
No, our game with Tottenham clashes with the FA Cup Final. The natural place to play a potential rearranged game would be the midweek after, but that's the date of the Europa League Final.
I thought they had stopped that shite with the FA Cup final being played on the same day as league games. What a load of crap. It should have its own day.
They have haven’t they? All games that weekend are on the Sunday aren’t they?
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 12:31:32 PM
No, our game with Tottenham clashes with the FA Cup Final. The natural place to play a potential rearranged game would be the midweek after, but that's the date of the Europa League Final.
I thought they had stopped that shite with the FA Cup final being played on the same day as league games. What a load of crap. It should have its own day.
They have haven’t they? All games that weekend are on the Sunday aren’t they?
Yes, when I said it "clashed" I meant that it was the same weekend, not the same day. Even the FA wouldn't be big enough twats to make us play twice in two days.
Post by: john2710 on March 31, 2025, 12:37:05 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 12:37:28 PM
For league knowledge, Forest game being moved is home v Brentford so they could be anywhere.
Post by: eamonn on March 31, 2025, 12:53:55 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 31, 2025, 02:11:40 PM
For tickets in levels 1 and 5, fans paid £80 for adult tickets in category 1, while category 2 cost £65 and category 3 £45. Category 4 tickets cost £30, and there are concessions for seniors 65 and over as well as children and young adults under 20 years of age.
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Post by: jon collett on March 31, 2025, 03:27:35 PM
I predict we will play 1715 on the Saturday.
Post by: VillaTim on March 31, 2025, 03:32:22 PM
Post by: jon collett on March 31, 2025, 03:34:06 PM
i've heard we are saturday (unofficially)
I doubt the FA has yet met with the clubs, the local authority, members of the Safety Advisory Group and broadcasters.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 31, 2025, 03:35:35 PM
I’ll go first: Jedinak
Post by: lovejoy on March 31, 2025, 03:38:24 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 03:38:41 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 03:38:55 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 03:40:25 PM
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2025, 03:41:20 PM
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2025, 03:41:37 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 31, 2025, 03:41:41 PM
Was it our Ayew the one who went to Palace or the other one?
Our one
Post by: dr.chekov on March 31, 2025, 03:43:51 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 31, 2025, 03:47:38 PM
Our best player in relegation year. Had some pride.
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2025, 03:47:44 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 03:49:54 PM
Gabor Kiraly
CD added him late on to his initial post.
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2025, 03:53:25 PM
Gabor Kiraly
CD added him late on to his initial post.
Cheeky blighter.
I'll have Wayne Routledge then.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 31, 2025, 04:06:34 PM
Christian Benteke, we had good Benteke-they had average Benteke.
Wayne Routledge.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 04:11:34 PM
John Burridge, who has played for almost everybody.
Well signed for almost everybody, played is a different kettle of fish.
Post by: lovejoy on March 31, 2025, 06:49:33 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 31, 2025, 06:51:44 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 31, 2025, 06:59:15 PM
Post by: lennythekad on March 31, 2025, 07:12:37 PM
I don't think any ST's need to worry about tickets for the semi-final, everyone will get one, it's just about the order of when you can purchase, they usually do it by where you sit at VP
As for members, there should be some left, but not loads as the players and staff will take some of the allocation, I suspect they might fetch into the criteria of attendance to the previous cup rounds, but probably on how many home games have been attended this season
I think they probably knew that the Preston game wouldn't get to members, even though it was listed as a criteria, which has probably caused part of the ticket hysteria, at the end of the day, the tickets went to right people
The players and officials get a separate allocation, I think I read the other day, although I can’t find that info, now
Post by: Astnor on March 31, 2025, 08:31:08 PM
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on March 31, 2025, 11:02:27 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 31, 2025, 11:27:39 PM
Barry Bannan.
Was in n mere green earlier.
Which adds nothing to the thread.
Surely we must play the Saturday. In the event we win the PSG the FA can’t expect us to play the Sunday and then possibly the Tuesday away in CL?
Post by: AV82EC on April 01, 2025, 08:03:35 AM
Barry Bannan.
Was in n mere green earlier.
Which adds nothing to the thread.
Surely we must play the Saturday. In the event we win the PSG the FA can’t expect us to play the Sunday and then possibly the Tuesday away in CL?
This is my thinking as well. The other 3 definitively don’t have a game that midweek but we potentially do so it’s a no-brainer in my view.
Post by: lovejoy on April 01, 2025, 08:07:05 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 01, 2025, 08:23:26 AM
Your timeline is mixed up. If we get Sunday won’t they just do the CL on the Wednesday?
I don't think UEFA take into account when the clubs have domestic games, all that matters to them is suiting their sponsors and TV deals
Post by: Villatillidie25 on April 01, 2025, 04:51:27 PM
Post by: bill on April 01, 2025, 05:01:20 PM
Stan Collymore was at Palace before he went to Forest.
No he wasn’t. He was at Southend.
Post by: wince on April 01, 2025, 05:29:00 PM
I can’t go because it clashes with the weekend that I’m in Manchester for the marathon. Boooooo.Got your snickers in a twist there mate
Post by: Somniloquism on April 01, 2025, 05:50:38 PM
Stan Collymore was at Palace before he went to Forest.
No he wasn’t. He was at Southend.
And before then?
Post by: john e on April 01, 2025, 07:05:05 PM
Barry Bannan.
Was in n mere green earlier.
Which adds nothing to the thread.
Surely we must play the Saturday. In the event we win the PSG the FA can’t expect us to play the Sunday and then possibly the Tuesday away in CL?
Mate of mine saw BB in Dublin a few years ago now
Said he was failing miserably to get of with any of the local ladies and was the most drunk person he’s ever seen
an absolute mess apparently
Good old Barry
Post by: spangley1812 on April 01, 2025, 07:22:16 PM
apologies if already posted but does anybody know when ticket info will be available?
It's not been announced yet ...the FA/TV Companies are still to release the details yet I would have thought it will be announced by the end of the week at the very latest
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 01, 2025, 07:27:33 PM
Mate of mine saw BB in Dublin a few years ago now
Said he was failing miserably to get of with any of the local ladies and was the most drunk person he’s ever seen
an absolute mess apparently
Good old Barry
With the way his hairline is going, he'd have even less luck now.
Post by: john e on April 01, 2025, 07:37:54 PM
Mate of mine saw BB in Dublin a few years ago now
Said he was failing miserably to get of with any of the local ladies and was the most drunk person he’s ever seen
an absolute mess apparently
Good old Barry
With the way his hairline is going, he'd have even less luck now.
Got that big fat wallet though that seems to be very attractive
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 01, 2025, 08:28:21 PM
We've all been thereBarry Bannan.
Was in n mere green earlier.
Which adds nothing to the thread.
Surely we must play the Saturday. In the event we win the PSG the FA can’t expect us to play the Sunday and then possibly the Tuesday away in CL?
Mate of mine saw BB in Dublin a few years ago now
Said he was failing miserably to get of with any of the local ladies and was the most drunk person he’s ever seen
an absolute mess apparently
Good old Barry
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 01, 2025, 08:30:22 PM
Mate of mine saw BB in Dublin a few years ago now
Said he was failing miserably to get of with any of the local ladies and was the most drunk person he’s ever seen
an absolute mess apparently
Good old Barry
We've all been there
Dublin?
Post by: Drummond on April 01, 2025, 09:28:03 PM
Mate of mine saw BB in Dublin a few years ago now
Said he was failing miserably to get of with any of the local ladies and was the most drunk person he’s ever seen
an absolute mess apparently
Good old Barry
We've all been there
Dublin?
John McGinn certainly has, the disgrace.
Though I think he meant Barry Bannan.
Post by: LeeS on April 01, 2025, 09:29:01 PM
Post by: LeeS on April 01, 2025, 09:30:56 PM
Stan Collymore was at Palace before he went to Forest.
No he wasn’t. He was at Southend.
And before then?
Twas the Palace.
I’ll add Grabban
Post by: yammers on April 02, 2025, 10:05:59 AM
Post by: Clampy on April 02, 2025, 10:16:35 AM
Post by: yammers on April 02, 2025, 10:17:58 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 02, 2025, 10:18:09 AM
It's probably a load of impatient fans who are looking to see when the tickets are available instead of waiting for the official announcement on the website
Probably, modern football fans aren't renowned for their patience.
Post by: LeeB on April 02, 2025, 10:35:35 AM
Stan Collymore was at Palace before he went to Forest.
No he wasn’t. He was at Southend.
And before then?
Twas the Palace.
I’ll add Grabban
I can remember him signing for Palace as it was featured on Central News, a local non-league player (Stafford Rangers) getting a big move.
Post by: Pat Mustard on April 02, 2025, 10:37:03 AM
Why is there an hour long wait to get into the ticket section of the website? They’ve not gone on sale today have they?
I think it's because the pre-sale for that awful prick Chris Brown has started.
Post by: taylorsworkrate on April 04, 2025, 10:05:40 AM
From a selfish point of view I'd love it to be the Sunday so it wouldn't clash with Halesowens trip to Stamford
Post by: Nev on April 04, 2025, 10:16:38 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 04, 2025, 10:21:24 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 04, 2025, 10:31:35 AM
Post by: TaxDodger on April 04, 2025, 12:04:16 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 04, 2025, 12:07:49 PM
Confirmed as 5.15 on the Saturday.
Superb.
Post by: andyh on April 04, 2025, 12:12:31 PM
Post by: Towser on April 04, 2025, 12:20:03 PM
The Villans will face the Eagles on Saturday, April 26 (ko 5.15pm) for a place in the final of the prestigious competition, live on BBC.
Villa, who last reached Wembley in the 2020 Carabao Cup final, will participate in their fourth FA Cup semi-final since the turn of the century and first for 10 years.
Unai Emery’s side booked their spot in the last four of the world’s oldest domestic cup competition courtesy of a 3-0 triumph over Preston North End in the quarter-finals, having seen off Cardiff City, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in previous rounds.
Full ticketing details will be confirmed in due course.
Post by: Richard on April 04, 2025, 12:22:17 PM
There are going to be be some VERY VERY pissed people in the stadium
Yeah, some of whom won't have a clue what is happening on the pitch....shame, but that's the way it is.
Post by: jon collett on April 04, 2025, 12:26:29 PM
There are going to be be some VERY VERY pissed people in the stadium
Yeah, some of whom won't have a clue what is happening on the pitch....shame, but that's the way it is.
Ruined the Cup Final against Arsenal for me - along with everything else!
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 04, 2025, 12:26:48 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 04, 2025, 12:28:47 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 04, 2025, 12:29:31 PM
There are going to be be some VERY VERY pissed people in the stadiumIn fact, there'll be quite a few Villa fans 'out of their brains at the 5.15'
Post by: amfy on April 04, 2025, 12:30:57 PM
Our fourth FA Cup final this century? Am I missing one?
I don’t think so, & even if they meant just ‘cup final’ then they’d be missing one as we’ve had 2 LC Cup Finals.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 04, 2025, 12:31:17 PM
Our fourth FA Cup final this century? Am I missing one?
Semi-final.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 04, 2025, 12:32:52 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 04, 2025, 12:39:40 PM
Post by: Louzie0 on April 04, 2025, 12:42:24 PM
Ideally, twice! 👍
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 04, 2025, 12:47:06 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 04, 2025, 12:57:27 PM
more than that if you count the Makita Tournament.
Post by: TomsL4 on April 04, 2025, 01:01:54 PM
Post by: Richard on April 04, 2025, 01:10:02 PM
Post by: London Villan on April 04, 2025, 01:10:57 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 04, 2025, 01:11:14 PM
Preferably the latter!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 04, 2025, 01:12:25 PM
There are going to be be some VERY VERY pissed people in the stadium
Yeah, some of whom won't have a clue what is happening on the pitch...
Sounds like the match threads.
Post by: VillaTim on April 04, 2025, 01:16:57 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 04, 2025, 01:34:42 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 04, 2025, 01:37:29 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 04, 2025, 01:40:37 PM
Post by: Pat Mustard on April 04, 2025, 01:45:07 PM
With the number of tickets available it could be as easy as season ticket holders, but also members who have been to 3 cup games. Then, if there are any left after that members, then general sale.
After ST holders then it surely has to be down to overall attendance, not just FA Cup games. We'll have played 27 home games by the time of the semi, it wouldn't be right that someone who just attended the 3 cup games would have higher priority than someone who has attended 20+ overall.
Post by: Nev on April 04, 2025, 01:55:06 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.
Boooo!
Post by: AV82EC on April 04, 2025, 01:55:55 PM
STH with 4 then 3 then 2 then 1 FA Cup Game, then STH's, then Members with 4 then 3 then 2 then 1 FA Cup game, then Members with a booking history then Members then Gen Sale with a booking history
Post by: London Villan on April 04, 2025, 02:03:35 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 04, 2025, 02:06:02 PM
Duh duh duh duh duh, duh duh.....
Leave i' ahhht, Drum - she ain'werf'it.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 04, 2025, 02:09:40 PM
It should be:
STH with 4 then 3 then 2 then 1 FA Cup Game, then STH's, then Members with 4 then 3 then 2 then 1 FA Cup game, then Members with a booking history then Members then Gen Sale with a booking history
Won't be any members with 4 will there as it didn't get passed ST holders for Preston I believe?
But as long as all STH get first dibs then I whatever they do after that.....
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 04, 2025, 02:33:02 PM
Post by: montague on April 04, 2025, 02:51:22 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on April 04, 2025, 03:02:49 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 04, 2025, 03:23:44 PM
Not sure it needs to be that complicated with 37,000 tickets. We won't have long to wait to find out I would have thought anyway.
Every season ticket holder will get one, but they wont wan't 28000 logging on at once so that's why they'll do a priority system.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 04, 2025, 03:33:47 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.First time, no Boxpark then for those that usually go there I am assuming nor Green Man
Post by: artvandelay on April 04, 2025, 03:42:32 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.That seems unlikely. The usual reasoning is that Wembley Stadium station is adjacent to the West End and is a route for close to 10k fans to travel down via. I can only see that changing if we played another team on that Chiltern line.
Looking at last year, there were more tickets allocated in the East end than the West. Considering (with no disrespect to Palace at all), we're likely to sell more tickets, that could be the reason? However, you'd still have thousands of Villa fans traipsing through the Palace end and queuing for the station whilst they egress
Post by: VillaTim on April 04, 2025, 03:45:52 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.don't think we've had that end since Spurs 81
Post by: London Villan on April 04, 2025, 03:46:36 PM
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 04, 2025, 03:49:22 PM
We did for the Chelsea final I think?I'd bleached that from my memory
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 04, 2025, 04:01:03 PM
Confirmed as 5.15 on the Saturday.
Thank You. Saturday 26th April .
Post by: Dave P on April 04, 2025, 04:19:58 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.First time, no Boxpark then for those that usually go there I am assuming nor Green Man
It's Palace. Can't we just chuck them out singing "We're Aston Villa, we'll do what we want"
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 04, 2025, 04:21:05 PM
Is that the unlucky end or something? :'(I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.
Boooo!
Post by: UK Redsox on April 04, 2025, 04:33:36 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 04, 2025, 05:54:20 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.We won the last semi when we were in the east end.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 04, 2025, 05:55:47 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 04, 2025, 06:17:21 PM
It should be:
STH with 4 then 3 then 2 then 1 FA Cup Game, then STH's, then Members with 4 then 3 then 2 then 1 FA Cup game, then Members with a booking history then Members then Gen Sale with a booking history
If that’s the case I’ll be questioning my decision not to go to any cup games as a member, plenty of league and champions league games…
Post by: olaftab on April 04, 2025, 06:21:16 PM
Not v Liverpool?Unless I am wrong we were in the half to the left of the royal box. I assumed that's that the East side?
Post by: London Villan on April 04, 2025, 06:22:04 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 04, 2025, 11:02:43 PM
Not v Liverpool?Unless I am wrong we were in the half to the left of the royal box. I assumed that's that the East side?
We’ve been in the west side for every game at the new Wembley whether playing teams from the NW or London. Not sure what the FA’s logic is.
Post by: olaftab on April 05, 2025, 07:29:09 AM
Post by: VillaTim on April 05, 2025, 09:35:25 AM
nah .I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.We won the last semi when we were in the east end.
anyway is this east end thing confirmed or pure speculation
Post by: FrankyH on April 05, 2025, 10:40:39 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/zV9zFQf2/0e74f9e0-116d-11f0-a7fa-2184a05e339d.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zV9zFQf2)
Prices on Forest website , sure ours will be the same ( even factoring Mr Heck's pricing policies)**
** I know clubs don't dictate the semi final prices.
Post by: andyh on April 05, 2025, 11:24:36 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 06, 2025, 02:10:43 PM
*Should we manage to get past Palace
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2025, 02:21:32 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 06, 2025, 02:26:04 PM
Post by: jon collett on April 06, 2025, 02:50:51 PM
nah .I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.We won the last semi when we were in the east end.
anyway is this east end thing confirmed or pure speculation
It’s not confirmed but hospitality packages are selling Villa supporter packages at that end of the ground.
Post by: sid1964 on April 07, 2025, 07:08:04 AM
Expecting the criteria and sales dates for tickets today
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 07, 2025, 07:17:52 AM
Which side of Wembley is the box park located?
Expecting the criteria and sales dates for tickets today
I think Boxpark can be given to any of the clubs with it being on Wembley Way, but the West side usually get the better pubs like the Green Man, The Arch, all on Wembley High Road
Post by: Mellin on April 07, 2025, 02:59:54 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 07, 2025, 04:03:23 PM
Love the Green Man in the sun on a Wembley day.
The cool kids drink in Kilburn pre-match, that's all I'm saying.
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 07, 2025, 04:09:14 PM
Good shout.Love the Green Man in the sun on a Wembley day.
The cool kids drink in Kilburn pre-match, that's all I'm saying.
Post by: wolfman999 on April 07, 2025, 04:13:20 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 07, 2025, 04:30:42 PM
Even a comment on the website saying ' Details of semi final tickets will follow shortly' or something similar would be nice. Are the ticket office even aware we're taking part?!
There is. It said 'ticket details will follow in due course' after the date was announced.
Post by: jwarry on April 07, 2025, 04:36:37 PM
In order to allow travelling supporters to return from our Champions League quarter-final first leg with PSG this week, tickets will not go on sale until Friday, April 11.
Post by: wolfman999 on April 07, 2025, 04:36:58 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 07, 2025, 04:41:10 PM
Although I can't see what the allocation is, I would still think all St's will get a ticket
Post by: Drummond on April 07, 2025, 04:43:21 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 07, 2025, 04:44:59 PM
Looks like some members will be in line before some ST's
Although I can't see what the allocation is, I would still think all St's will get a ticket
Am I the only one who thinks that's not right or am I out of touch?
Post by: Drummond on April 07, 2025, 04:45:33 PM
Looks like some members will be in line before some ST's
Although I can't see what the allocation is, I would still think all St's will get a ticket
ON SALE FROM: ON SALE TO:
Friday, April 11 (9am) 2024/25 Season ticket holders and GA+ season ticket holders who have attended 1 or more home matches in this season's FA Cup competition
Tuesday, April 15 (9am) 2024/25 Claret, Villan or Cub members who have attended 3 home matches in this season's FA Cup competition
Wednesday, April 16 (9am) 2024/25 Season ticket holders and GA+ season ticket holders who have not attended a home match in this season's FA Cup competition (subject to availability)
Friday, April 18 (9am) 2024/25 Claret, Villan or Cub members who have attended 1 or more home matches in this season's FA Cup competition (subject to availability)
Monday, April 21 (9am) Supporters with a previous Aston Villa booking history (subject to availability)
Post by: Dave P on April 07, 2025, 04:48:53 PM
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 07, 2025, 04:50:25 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 07, 2025, 04:51:56 PM
Looks like some members will be in line before some ST's
Although I can't see what the allocation is, I would still think all St's will get a ticket
Am I the only one who thinks that's not right or am I out of touch?
I agree with you and I'm a Member with the 3 FA Cup games, I still think that all ST's will get a ticket as I can't imagine many won't have been to any of the FA Cup games
My personal opinion is that all ST's should have 1st dibs regardless of attending a cup game, then it goes to members who have attended the most home games, regardless of which competition, which would mean I possibly might miss out
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 04:58:54 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 07, 2025, 04:59:10 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 07, 2025, 05:17:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 07, 2025, 05:23:29 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 07, 2025, 05:28:23 PM
Post by: Paul.S on April 07, 2025, 05:34:20 PM
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 05:36:36 PM
I’ve been to all 4 but putting members ahead of ST holders is just not right, in fact I find it appalling.
It's to be expected now. We have to come to terms with the fact the club don't value STH's anymore. There will be a lot of fans who buy tickets for the cup games next season and don't attend now though, as well as foregoing european games if it's not CL.
Until the club changes criteria on a whim again, I suppose.
Post by: chrisw1 on April 07, 2025, 05:39:21 PM
It's only above ST holders who haven't been to a single FA cup game. And some of those members will have been to 15+ games this season and would snap your hand off for a ST.
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 05:40:29 PM
Post by: amfy on April 07, 2025, 05:42:46 PM
I'd even lean towards the points system being used more and taking into account more general attendance. I just think the 3 FA cup game thing is too arbitrary & puts a lot of people who've been to more games on the back foot whether ST holders or not.
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 05:43:54 PM
They have now at least allowed for ST holders not getting to all of the games, (which means I am now in the priority band as I was at 2 of them) but I do still think ST holders should be ahead of people who have possibly only been to 3 games.
I'd even lean towards the points system being used more and taking into account more general attendance. I just think the 3 FA cup game thing is too arbitrary & puts a lot of people who've been to more games on the back foot whether ST holders or not.
Let's hope they bring in a points system for next year. It is what it is now, but I think that would be fairer going forward.
Post by: Paul.S on April 07, 2025, 05:45:28 PM
Appalling?
It's only above ST holders who haven't been to a single FA cup game. And some of those members will have been to 15+ games this season and would snap your hand off for a ST.
Yes appalling. ST holders first then members.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 07, 2025, 05:48:14 PM
Is it right that after attending 3 games in the FA cup at considerably less cost they get preference, I really don’t know? The pricing has been great for those games and it’s encouraged or enabled people to get to see the team who wouldn’t normally be able to do so which is a real positive.
I suppose they’d get criticism whatever they did.
Post by: somersetlion on April 07, 2025, 05:51:16 PM
That is genuinely insane.
On the plus side, im in for the CL final 😂
Post by: somersetlion on April 07, 2025, 05:52:59 PM
ST holders first. Then remaining tickets to members with a sliding scale of games attended. Start at say 15, then 12 etc.etc.
Post by: Drummond on April 07, 2025, 05:53:16 PM
Well, there we go. At least I know I don't have to bother attending Europa league or conference games if we get there next year. Not worth the rip off prices.
Not sure what your point is? If you don't go you may not get a ticket for games the further we get.
Post by: Drummond on April 07, 2025, 05:54:45 PM
Ive done 13 games this season as a member. Every CL home game, 6 prem games and an FA cup game. I get my chance at the same time as someone who has potentially been to 1 FA cup game (and is a member).
That is genuinely insane.
On the plus side, im in for the CL final 😂
Well yes, as someone going to CL games you get first dibs on those. So you're more likely to have got one for PSG than for the FA Cup SF. Because that's the competition you've supported the team more in.
Same as me.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 07, 2025, 06:00:37 PM
Well, there we go. At least I know I don't have to bother attending Europa league or conference games if we get there next year. Not worth the rip off prices.
I paid £127 in total for me and two of my kids to go to all three Conference League group games last season. A rip off you reckon?
Post by: jon collett on April 07, 2025, 06:13:25 PM
It’s interesting that the subject to availability only cuts in with season ticket holders who haven’t been to any cup games - assuming it wasn’t placed arbitrarily there I wonder how they’ve worked that out?
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 06:15:30 PM
Well, there we go. At least I know I don't have to bother attending Europa league or conference games if we get there next year. Not worth the rip off prices.
Not sure what your point is? If you don't go you may not get a ticket for games the further we get.
European finals are much harder to get to, so I'd never have any expectation of one of those, in the rare event we got there.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 07, 2025, 06:17:16 PM
Love the Green Man in the sun on a Wembley day.
*Shudder*
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 06:19:44 PM
Well, there we go. At least I know I don't have to bother attending Europa league or conference games if we get there next year. Not worth the rip off prices.
I paid £127 in total for me and two of my kids to go to all three Conference League group games last season. A rip off you reckon?
For the standard of football for the conference league vs being prioritised for wembley for the cup games, then yeah, it wouldn't be worth it for me. What you feel comfortable with is up to you as well.
I'm just pointing out many fans chose european football over domestic cup games, which will change going forward I'd imagine. Which is why a points system is probably better overall for the club if they want to prioritise attendance over all competitions.
But it's their choice.
Post by: waynejames on April 07, 2025, 06:25:03 PM
I'm glad that the FA Cup criteria for a ticket is detached from the PL and UCL.
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 06:25:56 PM
What is good is that some supporters will be able to watch Villa at Wembley for as little as 30 quid a ticket.
I'm glad that the FA Cup criteria for a ticket is detached from the PL and UCL.
I agree the pricing is very good, fair play to the FA (is is the fa who set the prices?).
Post by: Nii Lamptey on April 07, 2025, 06:31:01 PM
With this criteria, a member who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games IN TOTAL this season, gets ahead in the queue of someone who has paid almost a grand for a 19 game season ticket. It's not right.
I'm 50 later this year, and tbh, even though we're on the crest of a wave footballing-wise, I'm totally disenfranchised with the circus surrrounding the off field stuff. The tickets kept back for hospitality for PSG away, which should have been allocated to fans who've supported the club through thick and thin, this FA Cup criteria bollocks, Chris Heck and his self-promotional videos - I think I might be pushed past tipping point this summer when the undoubted raise of season ticket prices kick in.
Football is no longer for the working class fan.... at least in the top flight. Some people go on about the 'rocking' atmospheres in the Champions League this season - It's utter nonsense. It's nothing compared to the experiences in the 90s with Tranmere, Inter Milan and Atletico - Just a stadium full of half n half scarf happy clapping 'neutrals'.
I sit in the Trinity and since this Unai era has kicked in, I've noticed a huge increase in non-local well spoken accents in the concourse/stand. We're slowly turning into the very thing we've despised the 'top' clubs for years. One thing I can guarantee, they won't be around the second it all comes crashing down.
Post by: Max Villan on April 07, 2025, 06:34:43 PM
Would be interesting to see how many members did all 3, I assume the club already know.
Post by: shipscat on April 07, 2025, 06:36:34 PM
Post by: waynejames on April 07, 2025, 06:42:25 PM
Should be Season ticket holders with ALL FA Cup games get 1st dibs, then ST holder -1 FA Cup game, etc.... Then down to members with league plus FA Cup in total number order.
With this criteria, a member who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games IN TOTAL this season, gets ahead in the queue of someone who has paid almost a grand for a 19 game season ticket. It's not right.
I'm 50 later this year, and tbh, even though we're on the crest of a wave footballing-wise, I'm totally disenfranchised with the circus surrrounding the off field stuff. The tickets kept back for hospitality for PSG away, which should have been allocated to fans who've supported the club through thick and thin, this FA Cup criteria bollocks, Chris Heck and his self-promotional videos - I think I might be pushed past tipping point this summer when the undoubted raise of season ticket prices kick in.
Football is no longer for the working class fan.... at least in the top flight. Some people go on about the 'rocking' atmospheres in the Champions League this season - It's utter nonsense. It's nothing compared to the experiences in the 90s with Tranmere, Inter Milan and Atletico - Just a stadium full of half n half scarf happy clapping 'neutrals'.
I sit in the Trinity and since this Unai era has kicked in, I've noticed a huge increase in non-local well spoken accents in the concourse/stand. We're slowly turning into the very thing we've despised the 'top' clubs for years. One thing I can guarantee, they won't be around the second it all comes crashing down.
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Agree with most of above.......i would say they way the FA Cup pricing and ticket criteria has been set this season it suits those of us that are on a tight budget.....those kind of 'working class' folk the club would probably call us
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Post by: Jon Crofts on April 07, 2025, 06:52:41 PM
I am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.
You can thank me later, I believe it’s called ‘In The Know’
Post by: Mellin on April 07, 2025, 07:04:02 PM
Love the Green Man in the sun on a Wembley day.
*Shudder*
😂😂😂 I understand. Horses for courses.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 07, 2025, 07:07:52 PM
Should be Season ticket holders with ALL FA Cup games get 1st dibs, then ST holder -1 FA Cup game, etc.... Then down to members with league plus FA Cup in total number order.
With this criteria, a member who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games IN TOTAL this season, gets ahead in the queue of someone who has paid almost a grand for a 19 game season ticket. It's not right.
I'm 50 later this year, and tbh, even though we're on the crest of a wave footballing-wise, I'm totally disenfranchised with the circus surrrounding the off field stuff. The tickets kept back for hospitality for PSG away, which should have been allocated to fans who've supported the club through thick and thin, this FA Cup criteria bollocks, Chris Heck and his self-promotional videos - I think I might be pushed past tipping point this summer when the undoubted raise of season ticket prices kick in.
Football is no longer for the working class fan.... at least in the top flight. Some people go on about the 'rocking' atmospheres in the Champions League this season - It's utter nonsense. It's nothing compared to the experiences in the 90s with Tranmere, Inter Milan and Atletico - Just a stadium full of half n half scarf happy clapping 'neutrals'.
I sit in the Trinity and since this Unai era has kicked in, I've noticed a huge increase in non-local well spoken accents in the concourse/stand. We're slowly turning into the very thing we've despised the 'top' clubs for years. One thing I can guarantee, they won't be around the second it all comes crashing down.
I agree with how you say they should have been distributed, I know it keeps being said that a member who’s only been to 3 FA cup games could get tickets ahead of an ST, but actually how likely is it that they have only been to the 3 games, I would think not likely at all, most will have gone to quite a few games at unreasonably high prices
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 07, 2025, 07:14:25 PM
Ive done 13 games this season as a member. Every CL home game, 6 prem games and an FA cup game. I get my chance at the same time as someone who has potentially been to 1 FA cup game (and is a member).
That is genuinely insane.
On the plus side, im in for the CL final 😂
I’m in a similar boat to you.
I’ve been to 15 home games but struggle to make night games, even Friday, as I live in London and don’t have a car. Crucially I’ve missed all 3 FA cup games due to work and work travel. Case in point, I’m typing this at 1am in Saigon as I arrived today for work and will miss both legs of the PSG games. I have absolutely zero chance of a ticket but somebody who has attended the 3 cup games only will get a ticket.
The old Villa vouchers system was much fairer as it was based on total games attended. It won’t be easy from Vietnam but I’ll be trawling random sites and contacts for a Wembley ticket.
Post by: VillaTim on April 07, 2025, 07:17:18 PM
take the suncream thenI am reliably informed we have the East End of Wembley.
You can thank me later, I believe it’s called ‘In The Know’
Post by: MalcolmP on April 07, 2025, 07:24:45 PM
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 07, 2025, 07:29:43 PM
But I was on holiday for the Cardiff game, which means that I am in the 4th group and won't get a ticket. I have spent high hundreds but could have just spent £75 to go to Wembley.
It would help if we knew the criteria in advance. I would have bought a Cardiff ticket even though I was out the country and couldn't go to protect my chances of going to Wembley
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 07, 2025, 07:36:47 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 07, 2025, 07:42:40 PM
I remember in 2000 it was ticket stubs with points for games. Something like ManU 1 point, Wimbledon 3 points. The internet was very different back then and people still found a way to swap and sell stubs.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 07, 2025, 07:45:55 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 07, 2025, 07:49:55 PM
Post by: somersetlion on April 07, 2025, 08:03:06 PM
Voucher system was also fallible as it wasn't directly linked to how many games you went to but by how many programmes you bought. There were lots of people who bought an extra programme 'just in case" and vouchers were being sold to people to boost their missing vouchers
Imagine if we had a system where every game you buy a ticket for is recorded against your Villa ID. Oh wait, we do
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 07, 2025, 08:14:58 PM
On a previous occasion attended a social club in Kilburn called Done Our Bit, not too far from the tube, it was prearranged for two coachesLove the Green Man in the sun on a Wembley day.
The cool kids drink in Kilburn pre-match, that's all I'm saying.
Post by: steffo on April 07, 2025, 08:17:56 PM
Post by: jon collett on April 07, 2025, 08:17:58 PM
Voucher system was also fallible as it wasn't directly linked to how many games you went to but by how many programmes you bought. There were lots of people who bought an extra programme 'just in case" and vouchers were being sold to people to boost their missing vouchers
Imagine if we had a system where every game you buy a ticket for is recorded against your Villa ID. Oh wait, we do
Yes but it’s not being done for fairness it’s being done to incentivise buying cup tickets in future years.
Also the precedent was set for the Preston match deliberately I think to halt any notions of season ticket entitlement,
I did call this at the time.
Post by: waynejames on April 07, 2025, 08:18:21 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 07, 2025, 08:19:24 PM
Post by: waynejames on April 07, 2025, 08:20:47 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on April 07, 2025, 08:37:51 PM
Make sure you complain if you feel the same way, its the only way they'll know.
Post by: London Villan on April 07, 2025, 08:51:10 PM
ST GA+ with 1 FA Cup match 23000-24000
3 FA Cup matches 5000 - 6000
Remaining ST 4000 - 5000
Post by: Pete3206 on April 07, 2025, 08:53:49 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 07, 2025, 08:57:56 PM
Post by: Des Little on April 07, 2025, 09:18:24 PM
Post by: Nunkin1965 on April 07, 2025, 09:25:32 PM
Genuine question, do the club value members more than they do ST holders? I’m guessing there’s more likelihood of a greater match day spend from those not guaranteed a ticket every week, hence they may be of more value to the club? Or am I way off?I'd say so yes.
I'm wondering if there will be a time when season tickets don't exist anymore.
I pay my money every year, go to pretty much every Cup home game but don't spend anything else on a matchday apart from the very occasional pint inside the ground.
To fit the profile I'd need to go in the club shop or buy the programme etc. (Which I can't do as my loft is already creaking with the weight of the bloody things)
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 07, 2025, 09:35:54 PM
Genuine question, do the club value members more than they do ST holders? I’m guessing there’s more likelihood of a greater match day spend from those not guaranteed a ticket every week, hence they may be of more value to the club? Or am I way off?I'd say so yes.
I'm wondering if there will be a time when season tickets don't exist anymore.
I pay my money every year, go to pretty much every Cup home game but don't spend anything else on a matchday apart from the very occasional pint inside the ground.
To fit the profile I'd need to go in the club shop or buy the programme etc. (Which I can't do as my loft is already creaking with the weight of the bloody things)
It’d be interesting to know what the spending figures are for members attending matches. I’ve been one for a few years now purely because of the opportunity to buy tickets before general sale as ST’s aren’t available. I might buy the occasional pint and a bit of food but I’m not really filling the clubs coffers apart from the admission price, I’d say this is true for a large percentage of members.
Tourist fans aren’t going to be members, they’re more likely GA + or picking up resale or general sale tickets.
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 07, 2025, 10:00:45 PM
Genuine question, do the club value members more than they do ST holders? I’m guessing there’s more likelihood of a greater match day spend from those not guaranteed a ticket every week, hence they may be of more value to the club? Or am I way off?I'd say so yes.
I'm wondering if there will be a time when season tickets don't exist anymore.
I pay my money every year, go to pretty much every Cup home game but don't spend anything else on a matchday apart from the very occasional pint inside the ground.
To fit the profile I'd need to go in the club shop or buy the programme etc. (Which I can't do as my loft is already creaking with the weight of the bloody things)
It’d be interesting to know what the spending figures are for members attending matches. I’ve been one for a few years now purely because of the opportunity to buy tickets before general sale as ST’s aren’t available. I might buy the occasional pint and a bit of food but I’m not really filling the clubs coffers apart from the admission price, I’d say this is true for a large percentage of members.
Tourist fans aren’t going to be members, they’re more likely GA + or picking up resale or general sale tickets.
A tourist from Kuala Lumpar, probably. A family from Lichfield or a couple of lads from Dublin, not so much.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 07, 2025, 10:05:10 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 07, 2025, 10:13:59 PM
Post by: Sunny Villa on April 07, 2025, 10:37:36 PM
On a previous occasion attended a social club in Kilburn called Done Our Bit, not too far from the tube, it was prearranged for two coachesLove the Green Man in the sun on a Wembley day.
The cool kids drink in Kilburn pre-match, that's all I'm saying.
I go there every Wembley visit since Leeds ...short stroll to the tube with loads of alternatives of venues , put grub on , and a DJ before and after. No hassle the locals go in the bar bit...Coaches are going again from South Brum
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 07, 2025, 11:28:43 PM
Generally people like a system that favours them and dislike one that doesn't. No system when we have the ticket demand we do now is going to be perfect.
I remember in 2000 it was ticket stubs with points for games. Something like ManU 1 point, Wimbledon 3 points. The internet was very different back then and people still found a way to swap and sell stubs.
I get your first point but would be the first to hold my hands up if I felt a system was in place which favoured someone more than me.
But my holiday this year happened to span the Cardiff and Bruges home games. I couldn't go to either. And now don't have a PSG ticket and won't get a Wembley ticket despite going to every other Champions League game and FA Cup game, our one league Cup game and two thirds of the league games. Others are clearly in the same boat.
Post by: sid1964 on April 08, 2025, 06:53:29 AM
I remember the lady who sits behind me telling me to attend the cup games as she had read that you will need to attend those games to be eligible to get a ticket for the semi final / final.
Hopefully we all get tickets for the semi final although it will be interesting to see what the criteria will be for the final should we get there.
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 08, 2025, 07:12:45 AM
Genuine question, do the club value members more than they do ST holders? I’m guessing there’s more likelihood of a greater match day spend from those not guaranteed a ticket every week, hence they may be of more value to the club? Or am I way off?
My guess is they want a balance between higher spend per ticket from members and the advance on cash flow they get from STH sales.
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 08, 2025, 07:15:25 AM
Voucher system was also fallible as it wasn't directly linked to how many games you went to but by how many programmes you bought. There were lots of people who bought an extra programme 'just in case" and vouchers were being sold to people to boost their missing vouchers
Definitely true Malcolm but it is now easy to see who has attended games on fan ID reference.
Post by: ozzjim on April 08, 2025, 07:19:26 AM
We now have a conundrum, because my lad couldn't go to Spurs. He's 17 and had to work that game, which he was already annoyed about, and now it will likely cost him a trip to Wembley. We physically cannot get season tickets. We've been on the list for years, but are no closer to the front. I've had season tickets for years, I've sold the fanzine for Dave as a kid, I've taken all 3 of my kids to matches etc. There is no system that will please all fans. For me it should have been more tiered around games attended over a period of time. I know some ST holders who hardly ever go but buy theirs just for this sort of thing, which feels wrong on the other side.
There is zero chance of getting final tickets for us, so will do all we can to make the semi final, but I have every sympathy with the club for trying to give people a chance.
The website won't work though.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 08, 2025, 07:53:36 AM
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 08, 2025, 08:03:05 AM
I'm a member, have been to almost every game for last few years, even forest this weekend when I expected to be away I managed to get tickets on Sat am when our plans changed. My lad always gets food but that is more money for Compass not necessarily Villa.
We now have a conundrum, because my lad couldn't go to Spurs. He's 17 and had to work that game, which he was already annoyed about, and now it will likely cost him a trip to Wembley. We physically cannot get season tickets. We've been on the list for years, but are no closer to the front. I've had season tickets for years, I've sold the fanzine for Dave as a kid, I've taken all 3 of my kids to matches etc. There is no system that will please all fans. For me it should have been more tiered around games attended over a period of time. I know some ST holders who hardly ever go but buy theirs just for this sort of thing, which feels wrong on the other side.
There is zero chance of getting final tickets for us, so will do all we can to make the semi final, but I have every sympathy with the club for trying to give people a chance.
The website won't work though.
I find it a bit frightening that you have a 17 (SEVENTEEN) year old son to be honest Ozz.
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 08, 2025, 08:04:33 AM
I'm a member, have been to almost every game for last few years, even forest this weekend when I expected to be away I managed to get tickets on Sat am when our plans changed. My lad always gets food but that is more money for Compass not necessarily Villa.
We now have a conundrum, because my lad couldn't go to Spurs. He's 17 and had to work that game, which he was already annoyed about, and now it will likely cost him a trip to Wembley. We physically cannot get season tickets. We've been on the list for years, but are no closer to the front. I've had season tickets for years, I've sold the fanzine for Dave as a kid, I've taken all 3 of my kids to matches etc. There is no system that will please all fans. For me it should have been more tiered around games attended over a period of time. I know some ST holders who hardly ever go but buy theirs just for this sort of thing, which feels wrong on the other side.
There is zero chance of getting final tickets for us, so will do all we can to make the semi final, but I have every sympathy with the club for trying to give people a chance.
The website won't work though.
I find it a bit frightening that you have a 17 (SEVENTEEN) year old son to be honest Ozzy.
Tell.me about it.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 08, 2025, 08:12:55 AM
I wonder would non-season ticket holders have attended the FA cup games if they would have been charged normal everyday matche prices
Do you mean the same non ST's who have paid £94 for CL, £72 for Cat A and £50 for Cat B matches, along with a £40 membership?
Let's not turn this into a 'I'm a better fan than you' competition, we all have different circumstances that mean we can attend varying amounts of games, when maybe we would attend more if we could
I still believe all ST's will get a ticket for the Semi, I actually think that members who have attended all or most of the games, but missed an FA Cup games are the ones who should feel disappointed
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 08, 2025, 08:17:25 AM
I wonder would non-season ticket holders have attended the FA cup games if they would have been charged normal everyday matche prices
Do you mean the same non ST's who have paid £94 for CL, £72 for Cat A and £50 for Cat B matches, along with a £40 membership?
Let's not turn this into a 'I'm a better fan than you' competition, we all have different circumstances that mean we can attend varying amounts of games, when maybe we would attend more if we could
I still believe all ST's will get a ticket for the Semi, I actually think that members who have attended all or most of the games, but missed an FA Cup games are the ones who should feel disappointed
I love the FA Cup and would have paid league game prices. May not be the same for everyone but I just want to go as often as I can. I have sat on my todd for loads of the games I have been to this season because of the difficulties getting two tickets together or friends in on the same criteria. As others have said, there are many reasons for missing one, isolated game in any competition.
Post by: tomd2103 on April 08, 2025, 08:37:01 AM
Should be Season ticket holders with ALL FA Cup games get 1st dibs, then ST holder -1 FA Cup game, etc.... Then down to members with league plus FA Cup in total number order.
With this criteria, a member who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games IN TOTAL this season, gets ahead in the queue of someone who has paid almost a grand for a 19 game season ticket. It's not right.
I'm not a season ticket holder anymore, but have to agree with the above. No way members who may have only been to to the 3 FA Cup games should be ahead of season ticket holders. There should definitely be some other criteria with members as well (ie. a certain number of league games).
Post by: ozzjim on April 08, 2025, 08:42:41 AM
I'm a member, have been to almost every game for last few years, even forest this weekend when I expected to be away I managed to get tickets on Sat am when our plans changed. My lad always gets food but that is more money for Compass not necessarily Villa.
We now have a conundrum, because my lad couldn't go to Spurs. He's 17 and had to work that game, which he was already annoyed about, and now it will likely cost him a trip to Wembley. We physically cannot get season tickets. We've been on the list for years, but are no closer to the front. I've had season tickets for years, I've sold the fanzine for Dave as a kid, I've taken all 3 of my kids to matches etc. There is no system that will please all fans. For me it should have been more tiered around games attended over a period of time. I know some ST holders who hardly ever go but buy theirs just for this sort of thing, which feels wrong on the other side.
There is zero chance of getting final tickets for us, so will do all we can to make the semi final, but I have every sympathy with the club for trying to give people a chance.
The website won't work though.
I find it a bit frightening that you have a 17 (SEVENTEEN) year old son to be honest Ozz.
Mate, I know. Blinked add 20 years has gone.
The point I'm trying to make though is it isn't all black and white, it isn't I'm a better fan, more loyal fan etc. I like the Forest requirements, they look a bit fairer to me, but then I'm sure they'll be loads that are disadvantaged. Now we just have deal with it, hope we get tickets even if not together, and then save up for the final if we win lol
Post by: LeeB on April 08, 2025, 08:56:12 AM
If I'd have been aware that buying my ticket would count towards any Wembley allocation I'd have bought it anyway. It seems underhand the way they've gone about it.
Post by: AV82EC on April 08, 2025, 09:06:00 AM
That said, clear eligibility criteria for each competition should be published before the start of the season so people can make their decisions on what is do-able and everyone isn’t in any doubt as to what they have to do. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a points system for Euro away games next which seems fair enough.
Post by: chrisw1 on April 08, 2025, 09:07:38 AM
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Post by: amfy on April 08, 2025, 09:10:08 AM
The statement that attendance at cup matches may be counted in future allocation criteria was meaningless, because ST holders who've been to those games have always been ahead is ST holders who didn't in terms of choice of seats, but a ST holder would still get one. That 'warning' didn't tell us anything would be different this year.
Similarly, even for members, none of them knew that attendance at those particular games was going to be critical, because in the past it has gone on general attendance.
I'd be happy is next year they went all in with a points system, with some extra points for being a ST holder, but nothing that couldn't be overhauled by a member who was there more often. If we properly know up front what we need to achieve, it's completely different.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 08, 2025, 09:10:28 AM
Not complaining about the allocation, just begging for a spare if anyone can help…..
Post by: Bosco81 on April 08, 2025, 09:13:35 AM
What I can’t get my head around is that members who have been to 1 game get the same chance of a ticket as members who have been to 20, surely they could have put a few tiers in, 20/15/10 games ?
I’m not going to miss this one, even if it will be a coin toss whether I can get one through the club, I’ll just try and get some through a secondary site.
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2025, 09:16:45 AM
I’m a member, Southampton on Saturday will be my 20th game this season - including a few European aways …..but didn’t go to any home cup games so I’m in the bottom criteria of “supporters with a previous Aston Villa booking history” same with my son. I imagine there’s no chance that availability will filter down to us.
Not complaining about the allocation, just begging for a spare if anyone can help…..
Out of interest, do members get a chance at away tickets or have you just built up an away history?
Post by: chrisw1 on April 08, 2025, 09:19:16 AM
Why is there a queue for the website now referencing Crystal Palace at 9.30 am when tickets don't go on sale until Friday?I think it may have just been a trial run. I like the random place in a queue system, it's better than the pure chance of fastest finger.
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Post by: LeeB on April 08, 2025, 09:19:33 AM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on April 08, 2025, 09:20:19 AM
I think the problem, more than anything, is that we didn't know.
The statement that attendance at cup matches may be counted in future allocation criteria was meaningless, because ST holders who've been to those games have always been ahead is ST holders who didn't in terms of choice of seats, but a ST holder would still get one. That 'warning' didn't tell us anything would be different this year.
Similarly, even for members, none of them knew that attendance at those particular games was going to be critical, because in the past it has gone on general attendance.
I'd be happy is next year they went all in with a points system, with some extra points for being a ST holder, but nothing that couldn't be overhauled by a member who was there more often. If we properly know up front what we need to achieve, it's completely different.
Exactly, points system across the board.
Season ticket holders get a slight bump for committing to a season ticket, but ALSO get docked points when reselling/passing tickets on. This rewards fans who attend Villa Park the most, which is the fairest way of prioritising tickets.
That way, even members who just can't get hold of a season ticket, but pay through the nose and attend almost as many games are treated as equally and fairly as season ticket holders (*because, lets face it, there is a LOT of gatekeeping in that department).
The current system doesn't cater for this - Though almost certainly in the minority, a fan who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games gets a trip to Wembley, compared to a Season Ticket holder who has probably attended 19 league games, plus the CL games and skinted themselves, not being able to afford the FA cup games too.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 08, 2025, 09:20:28 AM
I’m a member, Southampton on Saturday will be my 20th game this season - including a few European aways …..but didn’t go to any home cup games so I’m in the bottom criteria of “supporters with a previous Aston Villa booking history” same with my son. I imagine there’s no chance that availability will filter down to us.
Not complaining about the allocation, just begging for a spare if anyone can help…..
Out of interest, do members get a chance at away tickets or have you just built up an away history?
No. I don’t have an official away history, I get my away tickets in the same way I hope to get a semi final ticket - “unofficially”.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2025, 09:24:08 AM
The thing is this tactic will have the desired effect, people will be scrambling for tickets for cup games next season.
Surely they'd want people scrambling for tickets for all games? And if it's a pure money making exercise, why prioritise someone who pays £25 for a cup ticket ahead of someone who pays £75 for a league/Champions League game?
Post by: AV82EC on April 08, 2025, 09:24:33 AM
Post by: LeeB on April 08, 2025, 09:29:37 AM
The thing is this tactic will have the desired effect, people will be scrambling for tickets for cup games next season.
Surely they'd want people scrambling for tickets for all games? And if it's a pure money making exercise, why prioritise someone who pays £25 for a cup ticket ahead of someone who pays £75 for a league/Champions League game?
No, the other games are a given but I'm saying gone are the days of "shall I bother?" as a season ticket holder, and 25k at home in the League Cup early rounds.
That may have happened anyway as a result of being good, but now there's a fire been lit under the arse of season ticket holders to buy their tickets or sign up to the cup scheme in case you miss out on the good stuff at the end.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 08, 2025, 09:34:03 AM
I'm pretty much the same as Chico, on the ST wait list, will never get one, and been a member for the last few since (since it became essential to be able to get tickets) get away tickets through unofficial means, and love the games, but no chance of building any history. I'm also the same as in didn't go to the cup games, for one genuine reason or another, even though I've spent plenty on watching the Villa this year. No chance of a ticket for the semi I wouldn't think, but not complaining. Should we get to the final I'll probably go down the Club Wembley hospitality route, such is my desperation to see us win the only thing I've never seen us win, but not counting any chickens.I’m a member, Southampton on Saturday will be my 20th game this season - including a few European aways …..but didn’t go to any home cup games so I’m in the bottom criteria of “supporters with a previous Aston Villa booking history” same with my son. I imagine there’s no chance that availability will filter down to us.
Not complaining about the allocation, just begging for a spare if anyone can help…..
Out of interest, do members get a chance at away tickets or have you just built up an away history?
No. I don’t have an official away history, I get my away tickets in the same way I hope to get a semi final ticket - “unofficially”.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2025, 09:35:21 AM
There is really no logical reason at all not to treat all the games the same. I can understand they want to encourage the purchase of memberships, but they're still pissing off members who've been to loads of games but couldn't make one or two matches in the FA Cup for silly kick-off times. It's particularly unfair on children given that none of the games were at kid-friendly times.
Post by: Clampy on April 08, 2025, 09:37:18 AM
I’m a member, Southampton on Saturday will be my 20th game this season - including a few European aways …..but didn’t go to any home cup games so I’m in the bottom criteria of “supporters with a previous Aston Villa booking history” same with my son. I imagine there’s no chance that availability will filter down to us.
Not complaining about the allocation, just begging for a spare if anyone can help…..
Out of interest, do members get a chance at away tickets or have you just built up an away history?
No. I don’t have an official away history, I get my away tickets in the same way I hope to get a semi final ticket - “unofficially”.
Haha, ok. Good luck.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 08, 2025, 09:52:03 AM
Should have also mentioned would it have been a full house at those prices and being televised,of course Champions league was special occasions but different from the FA cupI wonder would non-season ticket holders have attended the FA cup games if they would have been charged normal everyday matche prices
Do you mean the same non ST's who have paid £94 for CL, £72 for Cat A and £50 for Cat B matches, along with a £40 membership?
Let's not turn this into a 'I'm a better fan than you' competition, we all have different circumstances that mean we can attend varying amounts of games, when maybe we would attend more if we could
I still believe all ST's will get a ticket for the Semi, I actually think that members who have attended all or most of the games, but missed an FA Cup games are the ones who should feel disappointed
Post by: artvandelay on April 08, 2025, 09:52:55 AM
All they've done is incentivise people to buy tickets for matches they aren't attending. If said games would sell out anyway, they're losing all the money they'd have spent in the ground. Given that we only get about half a dozen tickets if we were to make the final of the Conference League, there's no point in buying tickets for those games if we qualify, given that the club don't care about total tickets purchased.
There is really no logical reason at all not to treat all the games the same. I can understand they want to encourage the purchase of memberships, but they're still pissing off members who've been to loads of games but couldn't make one or two matches in the FA Cup for silly kick-off times. It's particularly unfair on children given that none of the games were at kid-friendly times.
I know what's happening next which they've already started and that's only giving you credit if your ticket has been used. They've specifically changed the language on the website to 'attended'. This in turn of course encourages touting...
They set the precedent earlier this season when they only gave away fans whose ticket had been scanned the credit for the Wycombe game, meaning a bunch of people 'lost' it from their history.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 08, 2025, 09:59:52 AM
The points system does sound a good idea, especially if it gives people a chance to get away ticketsI think the problem, more than anything, is that we didn't know.
The statement that attendance at cup matches may be counted in future allocation criteria was meaningless, because ST holders who've been to those games have always been ahead is ST holders who didn't in terms of choice of seats, but a ST holder would still get one. That 'warning' didn't tell us anything would be different this year.
Similarly, even for members, none of them knew that attendance at those particular games was going to be critical, because in the past it has gone on general attendance.
I'd be happy is next year they went all in with a points system, with some extra points for being a ST holder, but nothing that couldn't be overhauled by a member who was there more often. If we properly know up front what we need to achieve, it's completely different.
Exactly, points system across the board.
Season ticket holders get a slight bump for committing to a season ticket, but ALSO get docked points when reselling/passing tickets on. This rewards fans who attend Villa Park the most, which is the fairest way of prioritising tickets.
That way, even members who just can't get hold of a season ticket, but pay through the nose and attend almost as many games are treated as equally and fairly as season ticket holders (*because, lets face it, there is a LOT of gatekeeping in that department).
The current system doesn't cater for this - Though almost certainly in the minority, a fan who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games gets a trip to Wembley, compared to a Season Ticket holder who has probably attended 19 league games, plus the CL games and skinted themselves, not being able to afford the FA cup games too.
Post by: artvandelay on April 08, 2025, 10:21:59 AM
The points system does sound a good idea, especially if it gives people a chance to get away ticketsI think the problem, more than anything, is that we didn't know.
The statement that attendance at cup matches may be counted in future allocation criteria was meaningless, because ST holders who've been to those games have always been ahead is ST holders who didn't in terms of choice of seats, but a ST holder would still get one. That 'warning' didn't tell us anything would be different this year.
Similarly, even for members, none of them knew that attendance at those particular games was going to be critical, because in the past it has gone on general attendance.
I'd be happy is next year they went all in with a points system, with some extra points for being a ST holder, but nothing that couldn't be overhauled by a member who was there more often. If we properly know up front what we need to achieve, it's completely different.
Exactly, points system across the board.
Season ticket holders get a slight bump for committing to a season ticket, but ALSO get docked points when reselling/passing tickets on. This rewards fans who attend Villa Park the most, which is the fairest way of prioritising tickets.
That way, even members who just can't get hold of a season ticket, but pay through the nose and attend almost as many games are treated as equally and fairly as season ticket holders (*because, lets face it, there is a LOT of gatekeeping in that department).
The current system doesn't cater for this - Though almost certainly in the minority, a fan who has ONLY attended 3 FA cup games gets a trip to Wembley, compared to a Season Ticket holder who has probably attended 19 league games, plus the CL games and skinted themselves, not being able to afford the FA cup games too.
We're somewhat an anomaly in not adopting a points system (certainly for away tickets) amongst our peers in the league. Currently our away tickets are a loss leader for the club. However, if attending less popular domestic home cup matches gave you 'points' that had some value in obtaining away tickets, it does two things. 1) makes the home domestic cup games non negotiable for the 'same old faces' at the top of the away ladder and 2) makes those games desirable for those who want to get on the ladder, and cuts out a bit of the virtuous circle in becoming an away fan.
It then has the onwards benefits for situations like this one, where people will be more likely to know where they stand, and cuts out anomalies of people who may have done one too few games in the 'wrong' competition but done multiple in another one.
The obvious downside to the fan is it ultimately means that we have to spend more money, but I think we've long since realised that that's the modern expectation of us.
Post by: DB on April 08, 2025, 10:24:10 AM
How many members have only attended 3 games though? I’d be willing to venture it’s not many.
Me and my lad, there may be more…
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 08, 2025, 11:03:40 AM
Post by: ozzjim on April 08, 2025, 11:47:43 AM
Post by: London Villan on April 08, 2025, 12:08:46 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 08, 2025, 12:15:54 PM
I've got the same challenge - two of our tickets qualify for Friday, but the third is not until next week...
Grab what you can and put a Meat Loaf track on.
Post by: andyh on April 08, 2025, 12:19:31 PM
Is it just a case of having linked fan ID’s. I cant remember from last time.
Post by: TomsL4 on April 08, 2025, 12:36:49 PM
Post by: artvandelay on April 08, 2025, 12:43:28 PM
Can anyone remember how to buy tickets for a group of ST holders who sit together ?
Is it just a case of having linked fan ID’s. I cant remember from last time.
Put the tickets you want in the basket. The checkout page will scream at you in big red letters telling you you're not eligible to purchase. On each version of your name that's written down next to a ticket, click on it, then click the 'Find' prompt underneath a list of mispellings of yours and your friends and families names, then enter their Fan ID and then either their surname or postcode (I wonder who's friends with someone, doesn't know their surname, but does know their postcode?). Then it should recognise them, assign the ticket to them, and repeat the process until all your friends have assigned tickets and no more red is on the page.
You can do the grouping together stuff, but to be honest, the effort you've got to do to do it is greater than the 20 seconds per ticket to follow the above.
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on April 08, 2025, 12:50:35 PM
Post by: joe_c on April 08, 2025, 04:47:57 PM
Post by: lukey27 on April 08, 2025, 04:53:11 PM
I think the club know that all season ticket holders will get a ticket for the semi.
Be interesting how they approached allocation if we got to a final, as that would be tighter and I would hope that they are a little fairer to members who've been to all games across all competitions.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 08, 2025, 05:11:46 PM
I’m a member, Southampton on Saturday will be my 20th game this season - including a few European aways …..but didn’t go to any home cup games so I’m in the bottom criteria of “supporters with a previous Aston Villa booking history” same with my son. I imagine there’s no chance that availability will filter down to us.
Not complaining about the allocation, just begging for a spare if anyone can help…..
That’s a bit of a kick in the knackers.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 08, 2025, 07:07:04 PM
Submit 500 words in answer to the question "Where were you when we were shit?" Use of either phrase "hard earned money" or "thick and thin" in your reply will result in immediate disqualification.
My Dad dragged me down to every home game from October 1966 onwards. If I had used the word shit (we were very very shit), he would have had me publicly flogged on the pitch in front of a 13k crowd. Then Doug Ellis and The Doc arrived. The difference then was if I had swore in front of my Dad, I'd have been publicly flogged in front of a 40k crowd. That's not 500 words, but can I have a ticket please ?
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 08, 2025, 07:10:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 08, 2025, 07:10:52 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 08, 2025, 11:15:50 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 09, 2025, 08:00:17 AM
I think I should get the ticket because I'm great. In fact, I think I should have two tickets in case one of them doesn't work.
I've just drew a picture of me, with a dog, in the nip. Sorry, I didn't understand the question.
Post by: darren woolley on April 09, 2025, 08:47:29 AM
I've bought a ticket through a legalised touting operation. Its far too fucking expensive but it'll be the one football match I go to this season. Its not a fair allocation of tickets; it never is and there are some ****** making a lot of money as they always do. It hasn't changed since Stan Flashman was in short trousers. Best of luck to all that are looking for tickets, it's a shit business.
I saw that they were very expensive.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 09, 2025, 10:51:13 AM
They've actually gone up since I bought mine. Ridiculous.I've bought a ticket through a legalised touting operation. Its far too fucking expensive but it'll be the one football match I go to this season. Its not a fair allocation of tickets; it never is and there are some ****** making a lot of money as they always do. It hasn't changed since Stan Flashman was in short trousers. Best of luck to all that are looking for tickets, it's a shit business.
I saw that they were very expensive.
Post by: Max Villan on April 09, 2025, 02:34:34 PM
I find this interesting. Arsenal were able to inform supporters of the criteria at the start of the season.
Why are Villa not able to be so transparent about these things?
I'd like to see something like going forward, you can't argue any unfairness if it's laid out at at the beginning.
I get the feeling Heck will want to change it as and when suits his narrative though.
Post by: Mister E on April 09, 2025, 02:41:25 PM
https://www.arsenal.com/202425-cup-final-policyProbably because no one expected us to make it to this point.
I find this interesting. Arsenal were able to inform supporters of the criteria at the start of the season.
Why are Villa not able to be so transparent about these things?
I'm sure that if you look hard enough you'll find something from the website of some club or other with which to criticise the club.
I'm enjoying this season.
Post by: London Villan on April 09, 2025, 02:42:55 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 09, 2025, 02:43:49 PM
Quick question though, did a mate send you this or are you now checking every Prem team cup criteria to compare?
Post by: john2710 on April 09, 2025, 03:11:04 PM
We definitely need a ticketing policy that's transparent.
Post by: sid1964 on April 09, 2025, 03:24:16 PM
So it does state a criteria
Post by: Dave P on April 09, 2025, 03:45:06 PM
Just read on the club website- for the Cardiff game “attendance at this game could be included for future sales criteria for further FA cup matches”
So it does state a criteria
I might be wrong, but I'm sure there was a similar statement for the West Ham game in round 3.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on April 09, 2025, 03:48:18 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 09, 2025, 03:51:26 PM
Just read on the club website- for the Cardiff game “attendance at this game could be included for future sales criteria for further FA cup matches”
So it does state a criteria
The issue there is that criteria came in half way through the season.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 09, 2025, 03:53:21 PM
Just read on the club website- for the Cardiff game “attendance at this game could be included for future sales criteria for further FA cup matches”
So it does state a criteria
The issue there is that criteria came in half way through the season.
And it doesn't trump Season Tickets first before members IF those ST had been to the any cup games.
Post by: Richard on April 09, 2025, 03:56:53 PM
I'd like to see those of us who used to stand on the left side of The Holte prioritised, as we were just cooler.
I'd agree if you mean on the left side as you look towards the pitch!?
Post by: LeeB on April 09, 2025, 04:10:10 PM
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on April 09, 2025, 04:12:56 PM
I'd like to see those of us who used to stand on the left side of The Holte prioritised, as we were just cooler.
I'd agree if you mean on the left side as you look towards the pitch!?
Correct. Generally where the better looking chaps stood.
Post by: Max Villan on April 09, 2025, 04:54:04 PM
As that link states, they have posted it because of multiple meetings with their FAB etc. Arsenal get to a lot more finals then Villa have over the last 10 years, so maybe until this year they kept on changing the criteria and have now decided to be more transparent from the off after the FAB.
Quick question though, did a mate send you this or are you now checking every Prem team cup criteria to compare?
I was actually looking for previous seasons wembley allocations, just saw the link and thought it seemed a good thing for Arsenal to do.
Is that acceptable lads?
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 09, 2025, 04:56:32 PM
As that link states, they have posted it because of multiple meetings with their FAB etc. Arsenal get to a lot more finals then Villa have over the last 10 years, so maybe until this year they kept on changing the criteria and have now decided to be more transparent from the off after the FAB.
Quick question though, did a mate send you this or are you now checking every Prem team cup criteria to compare?
I was actually looking for previous seasons wembley allocations, just saw the link and thought it seemed a good thing for Arsenal to do.
Is that acceptable lads?
No. I'm FURIOUS!
Post by: Drummond on April 09, 2025, 05:00:53 PM
As that link states, they have posted it because of multiple meetings with their FAB etc. Arsenal get to a lot more finals then Villa have over the last 10 years, so maybe until this year they kept on changing the criteria and have now decided to be more transparent from the off after the FAB.
Quick question though, did a mate send you this or are you now checking every Prem team cup criteria to compare?
I was actually looking for previous seasons wembley allocations, just saw the link and thought it seemed a good thing for Arsenal to do.
Is that acceptable lads?
No. I'm FURIOUS!
oh no, he's fumin again.
Post by: amfy on April 10, 2025, 12:22:09 AM
Just read on the club website- for the Cardiff game “attendance at this game could be included for future sales criteria for further FA cup matches”
So it does state a criteria
Yep - but there has always been a priority for ST holders who have been to all of the cup games over ST holders who haven't - so there was no reason to believe that this was new.
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 10, 2025, 12:35:10 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 10, 2025, 07:00:43 AM
This wouldn’t and shouldn’t be a conversation, the arguments of how to distribute the remainder with membership is now easily remedied.
But Heck likes divide and rule, it’s his raison d’être.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 10, 2025, 08:02:03 AM
I believe the people on the right side were known to watch Swap Shop.I'd like to see those of us who used to stand on the left side of The Holte prioritised, as we were just cooler.
I'd agree if you mean on the left side as you look towards the pitch!?
Post by: Dave P on April 10, 2025, 09:56:28 AM
https://boxpark.co.uk/events/aston-villa-fanpark-fa-cup-semi-final/?locations=wembley?locations=wembley
Post by: jon collett on April 10, 2025, 10:07:46 AM
At an FAB meeting, I think it was last season, priority for cup games was given as a benefit for having a sesson ticket. They didn't say only for home matches but if long cup runs are going to be the exception rather than the rule they should be more specific
They are getting priority over members who have attended equivalent cup games. If anything the season ticket holders who attended one or two have got lucky with the criteria for the semi. But I sense the Club didn’t want the backlash.
When people started citing the terms and conditions for priority I said the wording was opaque.
Post by: Max Villan on April 10, 2025, 11:03:34 AM
Post by: Clampy on April 10, 2025, 11:09:28 AM
Hence the need for transparency going forward, can't see why anyone would have an issue with wanting that.
No-one has an issue with it.
Post by: Max Villan on April 10, 2025, 01:41:52 PM
Post by: spartacuss on April 10, 2025, 04:38:20 PM
East Side as predicted on here
Apologies if this has been asked already (and may seem a dumb question), but how far round does the East side consisist of? Does it comprise an arc from the centre of the South side to the centre of the North side? Reason I'm asking is it would be useful to know in advance of tomorrow's sale so as to try to get into - Villa allocated - same-numbered blocks as family/friends. Perhaps the ticket office could have indicated the range of numbered blocks with the original ticket info?
Post by: TaxDodger on April 10, 2025, 10:26:14 PM
Thought they might stagger it a little bit more than that. The website is going to be fun
Post by: amfy on April 10, 2025, 10:40:10 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 11, 2025, 09:04:48 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 11, 2025, 09:05:03 AM
Post by: Dave P on April 11, 2025, 09:05:47 AM
First ticket sale window pushed back to 09:30
Well I've just got mine??
Post by: bob bobson on April 11, 2025, 09:05:50 AM
Post by: TaxDodger on April 11, 2025, 09:06:45 AM
Post by: john2710 on April 11, 2025, 09:07:53 AM
Selected mine, then it kicked me out saying event doesn't start till 0930Same here. Who'd have thought it would crash?
Post by: Lsvilla on April 11, 2025, 09:08:13 AM
Post by: Chris Stares on April 11, 2025, 09:08:18 AM
How confusing.. I got in at 9 and literally have a ticket in my basket that it won't let me pay for.Yep - same here.
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Post by: VillaTim on April 11, 2025, 09:10:30 AM
First ticket sale window pushed back to 09:30what a complete shit show
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Post by: astonvilla82 on April 11, 2025, 09:15:47 AM
Just got my Wembley tickets. That was painless enough.said it doesn't start till 9.30 on my phone
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on April 11, 2025, 09:16:24 AM
Post by: Towser on April 11, 2025, 09:17:42 AM
Chose seats but it wouldn’t let me assign one to my son. Then kicked me out. Now in queue again. I know someone who purchased and has confirmation! ShamblesI got mine at 09:00 and had email confirmation by 09:01
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Post by: London Villan on April 11, 2025, 09:19:08 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/G4cFbxcy/XVpREpj.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G4cFbxcy)Chose seats but it wouldn’t let me assign one to my son. Then kicked me out. Now in queue again. I know someone who purchased and has confirmation! ShamblesI got mine at 09:00 and had email confirmation by 09:01
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Post by: Towser on April 11, 2025, 09:22:02 AM
Chose seats but it wouldn’t let me assign one to my son. Then kicked me out. Now in queue again. I know someone who purchased and has confirmation! ShamblesI got mine at 09:00 and had email confirmation by 09:01, payment gone out of my bank as well.
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Post by: DaveK on April 11, 2025, 09:22:52 AM
Chose seats but it wouldn’t let me assign one to my son. Then kicked me out. Now in queue again.
Exactly what happened to me. It's not great is it?
Post by: AV82EC on April 11, 2025, 09:26:16 AM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 11, 2025, 09:28:17 AM
Post by: Dave P on April 11, 2025, 09:28:53 AM
Chose seats but it wouldn’t let me assign one to my son. Then kicked me out. Now in queue again. I know someone who purchased and has confirmation! ShamblesI got mine at 09:00 and had email confirmation by 09:01, payment gone out of my bank as well.
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Looks like just me and you going then mate.
Post by: London Villan on April 11, 2025, 09:30:53 AM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 11, 2025, 09:31:46 AM
Post by: DaveK on April 11, 2025, 09:32:47 AM
Post by: murfee on April 11, 2025, 09:34:08 AM
lol now in a queue... position 1491You're lucky i got in at nine then it kicked me out i'm now number 11,156 in the queue with over an hour to wait.
Post by: AV82EC on April 11, 2025, 09:34:16 AM
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 11, 2025, 09:36:56 AM
i got to the seat map selected seats got to pay then got the error message . Complete shit show
I selected 6 tickets then it threw me off when i tried to allocate the names.
Post by: john2710 on April 11, 2025, 09:37:07 AM
Post by: AV82EC on April 11, 2025, 09:41:15 AM
I bet they won't send out any surveys asking about your customer experience of buying tickets.
Yep the usual shitshow from the powers that be at Villa Park.
Post by: purpletrousers on April 11, 2025, 09:43:51 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on April 11, 2025, 09:45:19 AM
Post by: amfy on April 11, 2025, 09:46:27 AM
Post by: TaxDodger on April 11, 2025, 09:46:46 AM
Post by: London Villan on April 11, 2025, 09:48:24 AM
Post by: Drummond on April 11, 2025, 09:48:38 AM
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 11, 2025, 09:50:48 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 11, 2025, 09:51:24 AM
Three seats sorted in the lower part of 526
Post by: AV82EC on April 11, 2025, 09:55:48 AM
They probably had to remove some seats to allocate then to GA+
I think the higher priced blocks were set aside for Hospitality as they were greyed out when I got to the stadium map at 9:00:15.
Post by: Clampy on April 11, 2025, 10:09:48 AM
Post by: Gareth on April 11, 2025, 10:10:08 AM
I thought the same as was gonna go for the orange ones…They probably had to remove some seats to allocate then to GA+
I think the higher priced blocks were set aside for Hospitality as they were greyed out when I got to the stadium map at 9:00:15.
Post by: john2710 on April 11, 2025, 10:10:55 AM
Whatever the problem, I'm sure it's a fook up on behalf of the ticket office.
Post by: AV82EC on April 11, 2025, 10:17:29 AM
I thought the same as was gonna go for the orange ones…They probably had to remove some seats to allocate then to GA+
I think the higher priced blocks were set aside for Hospitality as they were greyed out when I got to the stadium map at 9:00:15.
Me too but if they’re for Hosp and GA+ then at least tell us. They dont half make it hard for themselves.
Post by: purpletrousers on April 11, 2025, 10:21:12 AM
took me 25mins, upper part of 114, would have liked more central behind the goal but happy enough...
The 'you are in' link worked on a different device, even when in on another, so seems well worth using in case of kick out/not re-queuing I'd guess folks.
Totally aware how many would jump at the chance, but biggest observation is being habituated to paying £70 for a football match (i know final will be more) by our scandalous CL prices...
Post by: purpletrousers on April 11, 2025, 10:23:27 AM
First ticket sale window pushed back to 09:30
Well I've just got mine??
Weird stuff. As above,they don’t help themselves do they.
This is current state of play
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Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on April 11, 2025, 10:28:51 AM
Post by: ironmaidenmania on April 11, 2025, 10:42:02 AM
Post by: andyh on April 11, 2025, 10:47:24 AM
Quite amazing that there are no level 2 £150/£120 tickets available, even at 09:00.
Hmmmmm. I wonder who gets those.
Post by: AV82EC on April 11, 2025, 10:53:47 AM
Got my 5 nice and easy.
Quite amazing that there are no level 2 £150/£120 tickets available, even at 09:00.
Hmmmmm. I wonder who gets those.
As I said earlier probably for Hosp and GA+. If so tell us beforehand.
Post by: charleeco7 on April 11, 2025, 11:04:49 AM
Luckily my mate got through and we are block 112.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 11, 2025, 11:13:30 AM
Post by: alan_clarke on April 11, 2025, 11:16:52 AM
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
Post by: Holte L2 on April 11, 2025, 11:18:36 AM
Post by: Holte L2 on April 11, 2025, 11:20:06 AM
So I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
If I were you mate I would jump at the hospitality. Your 8 year old might appreciate the extra space in the hospitality suites as well.
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 11, 2025, 11:47:12 AM
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 11, 2025, 11:47:31 AM
So I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
Based on the last few times I've gone to Wembley and seen, on more than one occasion, the parents of small children threatened with violence for asking the person in front to sit down so their child can see, not to mention people turning up absolutely paralytic and behaving obnoxiously and/or puking everywhere, I would seriously reconsider.
Post by: VillaTim on April 11, 2025, 12:09:12 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 11, 2025, 12:12:51 PM
i've seen more trouble in club wembley with pissed up mixed fans than any other part of the ground. The league cup final v ManUre was particularly bad and the stewards aren't intetested in sorting it. No police in there either
In that case, ignore my previous advice and sell them to me for a tenner each. And that's doing you a favour; Club Wembley sounds like a death trap!
Post by: alan_clarke on April 11, 2025, 12:23:00 PM
How much are they worth?
There’s not actually a listed price for this kind of ticket. Bobby Moore tickets which are a level below this are listed as 2.7k a pair. I’d accept less than that - hopefully i can use any proceeds to buy regular tickets from a secondary site and have a bit left over for final tickets if we get there.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 11, 2025, 12:23:37 PM
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
If I were you mate I would jump at the hospitality. Your 8 year old might appreciate the extra space in the hospitality suites as well.
Yeah, he'll just have to drink twice as much to make up for his son.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 11, 2025, 12:34:29 PM
Post by: charleeco7 on April 11, 2025, 12:38:47 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 11, 2025, 12:43:31 PM
So I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
When you say "you won an auction", how much did you bid in the auction?
Post by: alan_clarke on April 11, 2025, 12:44:32 PM
So I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
When you say "you won an auction", how much did you bid in the auction?
190,000 Hilton points - whatever that’s worth!
Post by: alan_clarke on April 11, 2025, 12:45:21 PM
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
If I were you mate I would jump at the hospitality. Your 8 year old might appreciate the extra space in the hospitality suites as well.
Yeah, he'll just have to drink twice as much to make up for his son.
I think id rather attempt that in Boxpark!
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 11, 2025, 12:47:55 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on April 11, 2025, 12:50:30 PM
Just hope the weather is like today on the 26th!
Post by: Towser on April 11, 2025, 01:16:42 PM
$1140.00 according to this calculator https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-much-are-my-hilton-honors-points-worthSo I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
When you say "you won an auction", how much did you bid in the auction?
190,000 Hilton points - whatever that’s worth!
Post by: VillaTim on April 11, 2025, 01:57:52 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 11, 2025, 02:11:28 PM
A HHonors point is currently considered to be worth £0.0035, thus on that basis, 190,000 points would equate to £665. However, it does vary...for example, today I've booked a room for the Saturday evening at Hilton Wembley for 60,000 HHonors points, whereas the room would have cost £443 if I'd paid on card. This equates to an excellent £0.00738 per point, so an extremely economic way to spend points.So I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
When you say "you won an auction", how much did you bid in the auction?
190,000 Hilton points - whatever that’s worth!
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 11, 2025, 02:11:49 PM
Post by: sid1964 on April 11, 2025, 03:15:46 PM
Thought the ticket website was okay - just an hour wait!!!!
Post by: wolfman999 on April 11, 2025, 04:09:57 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on April 11, 2025, 04:53:37 PM
I am in the waiting list for box park - don’t hold out much hope of getting a ticket in there!!As I understand it the waiting list is for free entry tickets but you have to be in for 12.30. Pay on the door (subject to capacity) is about a tenner. Presumably if you get in early they get the ticket money based on the additional beer and food you purchase.
Thought the ticket website was okay - just an hour wait!!!!
Post by: WassallVillain on April 11, 2025, 06:00:54 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 11, 2025, 06:03:52 PM
Post by: WassallVillain on April 11, 2025, 06:38:09 PM
Sorted. Greyed out “coming soon” on the buy tickets portal. All fine going in through digital account. All booked up for three veterans.
Post by: andyh on April 11, 2025, 07:31:06 PM
I’m a season ticket holder with full FA cup ticket purchases but I can’t get in. It just says coming soon. Is there a problem I don’t know about?Make sure you are logged on.
Sounds a basic thing, but I have been caught out before
Post by: Skerra on April 13, 2025, 05:40:57 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 13, 2025, 06:19:26 PM
Will I be able to print off a paper ticket or does it just go on your phone?Use to print this type of ticket before on previous occasions,I would probably think
Post by: martin o`who?? on April 14, 2025, 10:21:55 AM
Post by: Drummond on April 14, 2025, 11:05:38 AM
Dont know what to think after they had their arses handed to them by citeh after being two nil up. Did they fall apart or ease up??. If its the former, then all well and good but if its the latter then that says theyre saving themselves for us. We couldnt go out of both cups to Real Palace......could we??....
Yes we could. But I don't think we will.
Post by: London Villan on April 14, 2025, 11:22:47 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 15, 2025, 07:52:21 AM
Post by: FrankyH on April 15, 2025, 08:35:21 AM
Post by: DB on April 15, 2025, 09:06:02 AM
Post by: jon collett on April 15, 2025, 09:14:06 AM
Nothing available lower tier but thought i got a reasonable seat in the corner.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 15, 2025, 09:16:13 AM
Post by: amfy on April 15, 2025, 09:25:07 AM
I am now wondering how many ST holders have 0 cup games and how much of a scramble it will be tomorrow.
Post by: jon collett on April 15, 2025, 09:48:32 AM
There doesn’t seem to be anything in the lower tier & availability in the top tier is now mostly near the back, especially if you are looking for pairs or groups, but it was already pretty much like this after the ST + cup games last week. The members with cup games hasn’t changed it significantly but the number of seats left isn’t huge.
I am now wondering how many ST holders have 0 cup games and how much of a scramble it will be tomorrow.
That was the category they put the brackets (subject to availability) against so it must be doe to run out then.
Presumably they've always known members with three cup games wasn't huge and that may be why it was included at Preston as well.
I've never known the website as easy to use as today. The only difficult bit was working out where i wanted to sit.
Post by: shirley_villan on April 15, 2025, 09:54:18 AM
Post by: TomsL4 on April 15, 2025, 09:55:42 AM
Post by: The Moose on April 15, 2025, 10:02:45 AM
It seems that there's still nothing from Chiltern as to whether they're running to Wembley station (or even from Birmingham).Chiltern only from Warwick Parkway. New Street into Euston available
Post by: PeterWithe on April 15, 2025, 10:05:24 AM
Post by: artvandelay on April 15, 2025, 10:12:41 AM
I thought the NS-Euston train was bloody expensive for a Saturday.£72 open return is the standard price and has been in that range for years. If you want to soften the blow, there's a variety of cashback offers through LNER (you don't need to be using LNER to book through them)
Post by: bob bobson on April 15, 2025, 10:57:51 AM
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 15, 2025, 11:03:43 AM
I thought the NS-Euston train was bloody expensive for a Saturday.£72 open return is the standard price and has been in that range for years. If you want to soften the blow, there's a variety of cashback offers through LNER (you don't need to be using LNER to book through them)
If you have mobile tickets you can always claim a partial refund (around 75% I think) after the journey, providing nobody scans your tickets at any point. Not that I would ever condone such scandalous behaviour myself, but that's what I've been told...
Post by: chrisw1 on April 15, 2025, 11:31:13 AM
https://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/aston-villa-to-wembley-stadium/
Post by: PeterWithe on April 15, 2025, 11:33:13 AM
I thought the NS-Euston train was bloody expensive for a Saturday.£72 open return is the standard price and has been in that range for years. If you want to soften the blow, there's a variety of cashback offers through LNER (you don't need to be using LNER to book through them)
Ta, I've paid it now but it's still expensive, I'd think about a third to half would be the sort of money that would encourage more use of public transport.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 15, 2025, 11:33:28 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 15, 2025, 11:35:24 AM
Did Mateta go off injured?
Sounds like just Doucoure that will miss Cup Semi at the moment.
Post by: martyn ellis on April 15, 2025, 11:46:43 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 15, 2025, 11:53:28 AM
Post by: MalcolmP on April 15, 2025, 12:27:54 PM
Has anyone managed to contact the ticket sales people to get an idea of how likely ST holders with no cup games are likely to get a ticket tomorrow (or are there any 'in-the-knows' on here who may have an idea?). I'm a lifetime ST holder and am travelling back from tonight's match tomorrow morning so won't really be able to log in until midday. Will they all be gone by then? If so, I will be mightily pissed off.Quick look through all the seating sections, lower tier looks like it has sold out but upper tier blocks (Block 500's) have around 5000 still available?
Post by: amfy on April 15, 2025, 12:31:58 PM
Has anyone managed to contact the ticket sales people to get an idea of how likely ST holders with no cup games are likely to get a ticket tomorrow (or are there any 'in-the-knows' on here who may have an idea?). I'm a lifetime ST holder and am travelling back from tonight's match tomorrow morning so won't really be able to log in until midday. Will they all be gone by then? If so, I will be mightily pissed off.
I’d say you need to find a way to log on at 9. Even if it’s asking someone else to do it. If you aren’t in anyone else’s friends group I’d happily stick you in mine so I can try & get you one.
Post by: martyn ellis on April 15, 2025, 12:35:08 PM
Post by: martyn ellis on April 15, 2025, 12:39:29 PM
Much appreciated in any event.
Post by: chrisw1 on April 15, 2025, 01:20:42 PM
Thanks Malcolm and CDbears. All I get when I go on the site is a greyed out 'Coming Soon', so I can't see what the availability is like. I'm assuming it's greyed out because of my purchase status, which starts tomorrow. Fingers crossed.Correct. I suspect most ST holders will get a seat, there won't have been a huge amount of members with all 3 games.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 15, 2025, 01:28:53 PM
Can't you get someone to log in for you? I'd want to be ready the second they go on sale if I was you.
It's definitely a situation where I'd defer the travel or make I had sure internet access to snag a ticket.
Post by: martyn ellis on April 15, 2025, 01:54:20 PM
Post by: Scratchins on April 15, 2025, 01:56:57 PM
Has anyone managed to contact the ticket sales people to get an idea of how likely ST holders with no cup games are likely to get a ticket tomorrow (or are there any 'in-the-knows' on here who may have an idea?). I'm a lifetime ST holder and am travelling back from tonight's match tomorrow morning so won't really be able to log in until midday. Will they all be gone by then? If so, I will be mightily pissed off.
I’d say you need to find a way to log on at 9. Even if it’s asking someone else to do it. If you aren’t in anyone else’s friends group I’d happily stick you in mine so I can try & get you one.
I manage and pay for 3 season tickets and 3 memberships. Until recently I was logging on, choosing their seats then reassgning them when they became eligible. Now though, if I have already bought, it won't let me on again and I have to sign in on the gmail accounts that I have set up for them all. It only works if we are eligible at the same time. If you already have your ticket Amfy it may be an idea to try and check.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 15, 2025, 01:57:29 PM
Post by: Chris Smith on April 15, 2025, 01:58:33 PM
Thanks Malcolm and CDbears. All I get when I go on the site is a greyed out 'Coming Soon', so I can't see what the availability is like. I'm assuming it's greyed out because of my purchase status, which starts tomorrow. Fingers crossed.Correct. I suspect most ST holders will get a seat, there won't have been a huge amount of members with all 3 games.
I think you’re right, a couple of people I know were buying this morning and they both got a couple of tickets without any queuing.
Post by: amfy on April 15, 2025, 02:55:42 PM
Has anyone managed to contact the ticket sales people to get an idea of how likely ST holders with no cup games are likely to get a ticket tomorrow (or are there any 'in-the-knows' on here who may have an idea?). I'm a lifetime ST holder and am travelling back from tonight's match tomorrow morning so won't really be able to log in until midday. Will they all be gone by then? If so, I will be mightily pissed off.
I’d say you need to find a way to log on at 9. Even if it’s asking someone else to do it. If you aren’t in anyone else’s friends group I’d happily stick you in mine so I can try & get you one.
I manage and pay for 3 season tickets and 3 memberships. Until recently I was logging on, choosing their seats then reassgning them when they became eligible. Now though, if I have already bought, it won't let me on again and I have to sign in on the gmail accounts that I have set up for them all. It only works if we are eligible at the same time. If you already have your ticket Amfy it may be an idea to try and check.
I’ve already done this. I can still log in and re-assign to the third ST holder, it just gives the same message that the number of tickets selected exceeds entitlement, but with the change to the other ST holder’s name. On this basis, I’m confident ai can log on tomorrow & re-assign. The actual holder is also logging on too - were just going to see who gets the best place in the queue, then hold on til they’ve secured it in case anything goes wrong at the point of sale.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 15, 2025, 10:42:52 PM
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 09:43:18 AM
Post by: olaftab on April 16, 2025, 09:48:13 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 16, 2025, 09:49:22 AM
Post by: Skerra on April 16, 2025, 10:08:26 AM
Post by: olaftab on April 16, 2025, 10:11:58 AM
I’m logged in but, it shows the tickets available and when I click on them it says not available!!Yes that happens as well as the one's you click on are in another basket. Usually I pick others and it works.
Post by: Max Villan on April 16, 2025, 10:28:02 AM
Post by: martyn ellis on April 16, 2025, 10:34:56 AM
Post by: shipscat on April 16, 2025, 10:40:37 AM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 16, 2025, 10:54:07 AM
Ridiculously pain free getting our third ticket this morning! Somehow managed to log straight in and buy one at 9am!My lad logged in and said it didn't start till 9.30,
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 10:54:44 AM
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 10:56:33 AM
Ridiculously pain free getting our third ticket this morning! Somehow managed to log straight in and buy one at 9am!My lad logged in and said it didn't start till 9.30,
That happened to the other 2 that were trying (for the same ticket) but not me! I had the ‘buy’ tab already open and just selected and paid. Got confirmation immediately. This happened to a few people on the first day of sales too. It’s weird!
Post by: Skerra on April 16, 2025, 11:14:04 AM
Thanks Olaf, all sorted now but, closer to God than the actual pitch!!I’m logged in but, it shows the tickets available and when I click on them it says not available!!Yes that happens as well as the one's you click on are in another basket. Usually I pick others and it works.
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 16, 2025, 11:16:40 AM
Post by: martyn ellis on April 16, 2025, 02:22:15 PM
Just over 300 left in the top tier now including a few pairs & groups. I actually thought it would sell out early today but it looks like Martin might have been OK later!Amfy, If I'm the Martyn you're talking about, I got a £60 ticket lower down just away from the corner along the side (Row 22), courtesy of my wife. So, thanks again. Good luck to all those still trying and hope you all get one.
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 02:59:47 PM
It actually sounds like you are really near us tbh!
When I got our extra one today there were none in the lower tier although I got straight in at 9. It seems like they released a few more in the lower tier when today's tickets went on sale 'properly' at 9.30.
Post by: London Villan on April 16, 2025, 03:03:05 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 16, 2025, 03:07:36 PM
Post by: London Villan on April 16, 2025, 03:15:43 PM
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 03:29:14 PM
That was the case from when ST holders with a cup game got theirs on Friday, through to 9.30 this morning when it officially went on sale to ST holders with no cup games.
What exactly might they gain by 'pretending' to give a wider choice of seats to members with a cup history? Because in effect that appears to have happened.
In the end - everyone who really wanted one got one in those 1st 3 groups (as there are still a few now) but it does appear that in the end, only ST holders (with or without a cup history) got a chance of one not in the gods.
Not a problem for me as such, just a bit baffling.
Post by: UK Redsox on April 16, 2025, 03:33:14 PM
With it then being down to who has the fastest fingers to complete the transaction.
Other systems tend to put tickets on hold in your basket for a few minutes, then release them again if you don't complete the purchase fast enough.
Post by: London Villan on April 16, 2025, 04:16:55 PM
The seat appears to be available, but when you click and add it to your account it can say "no longer available" it's only when you go through to the next stage it is actually held in your basket.
So it is faster finger first, once the seats are live.
Post by: Max Villan on April 16, 2025, 04:28:48 PM
There seems to be two stages on the Villa site...
The seat appears to be available, but when you click and add it to your account it can say "no longer available" it's only when you go through to the next stage it is actually held in your basket.
So it is faster finger first, once the seats are live.
Would be a lot easier if seats were reserved for say 20 minutes once added to your basket. I had 3 seats in my basket at 9, went to checkout and got kicked back into the queue.
Going to be some upset Villa fans if / when that happens for potential final tickets.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 16, 2025, 04:42:58 PM
https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/26aprilwembley
Post by: London Villan on April 16, 2025, 04:45:25 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 16, 2025, 05:00:59 PM
Also not sure why our allocated car park and Palace's allocated car park are at the "wrong" ends of the stadium!?!
So, in order to provide the best service, Chiltern are not going to provide a service ? ???
Post by: martyn ellis on April 16, 2025, 05:05:56 PM
I saw that you got one, it's just that there are still a few even now, so you definitely would have got one regardless.
It actually sounds like you are really near us tbh!
When I got our extra one today there were none in the lower tier although I got straight in at 9. It seems like they released a few more in the lower tier when today's tickets went on sale 'properly' at 9.30.
Block 505, Row 22, Seat 131: Give us a wave|
Post by: artvandelay on April 16, 2025, 05:27:34 PM
What the fuck is this shit?
https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/26aprilwembley
All I can think is that it's an attempt to throttle the demand. For anyone who wants to get a train the whole way you can change at Leamington Spa via cross country, though that is a massive pain. I feel sorry for any non matchgoing fans who will have their trips ruined by this, even from Solihull into town!!
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 16, 2025, 05:29:16 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on April 16, 2025, 05:31:22 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2025, 05:41:42 PM
I literally don't know how I'm going to get to the game.
Have you looked at flights via Dublin?
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 05:46:29 PM
I literally don't know how I'm going to get to the game.
Helllooooooo! 🤣
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 16, 2025, 05:47:06 PM
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 05:48:39 PM
I hate coaches.
Do you like walking?
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 16, 2025, 05:49:04 PM
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 05:53:09 PM
Prefer it to coaches.
It’ll be a shame not to see you in The Barton’s after Newcastle - you’ll need to be setting off straight after the game!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2025, 06:07:25 PM
Prefer it to coaches.
It’ll be a shame not to see you in The Barton’s after Newcastle - you’ll need to be setting off straight after the game!
He should do it for charity wearing his Villa Speedos. He'd be on BBC Breakfast all next week and become a "celebrity".
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 06:13:48 PM
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on April 16, 2025, 09:09:11 PM
Post by: VillaTim on April 16, 2025, 09:11:51 PM
Post by: jon collett on April 16, 2025, 09:15:15 PM
Anyone who wanted a lower level ticket earlier in the week but couldn't get one are not going to be happy when you have a look now...
Crikey! I see what you mean. I wonder what happened there? Some seriously good seats!
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 16, 2025, 09:20:34 PM
Post by: jon collett on April 16, 2025, 09:21:23 PM
Site keeps crashing every time I want to look, will be seriously annoyed as they are the seats I wanted, when they first went on sale was all of them available??
Huge blocks in lower tier. Someone said maybe the ones returned by hospitality
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 16, 2025, 09:23:13 PM
Post by: andyh on April 16, 2025, 09:45:38 PM
Incredible how there are now 100’s of cat 1 tickets, when the game was virtually sold out a few hours ago.Site keeps crashing every time I want to look, will be seriously annoyed as they are the seats I wanted, when they first went on sale was all of them available??
Huge blocks in lower tier. Someone said maybe the ones returned by hospitality
Holding tickets back like that is absolutely shit.
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 09:58:10 PM
Post by: charleeco7 on April 16, 2025, 10:43:22 PM
Post by: Skerra on April 16, 2025, 10:45:32 PM
Post by: amfy on April 16, 2025, 11:22:50 PM
Certainly pisses me off as at 9.30am, the only seats available were closer to God than the pitch. Should have waited by the sound of it.
Well they’ve managed to virtually sell out the top tier to all their so called priority groups before putting these on. Members who’ve been to one cup game will have their pick of some of the best seats in the house on Friday - members who went to all 3 only ever had a choice of the top tier!
We did get pretty much what we wanted last Friday but I can imagine lots have settled and now look!
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 17, 2025, 12:08:45 AM
Certainly pisses me off as at 9.30am, the only seats available were closer to God than the pitch. Should have waited by the sound of it.
Well they’ve managed to virtually sell out the top tier to all their so called priority groups before putting these on. Members who’ve been to one cup game will have their pick of some of the best seats in the house on Friday -
Ooh, how exciting! How many are left? I broke the news to the kids today that we wouldn’t be going - or may be going just to hang around in the vicinity and watch it in a pub. (We’re three members with one cup game).
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 12:18:02 AM
Certainly pisses me off as at 9.30am, the only seats available were closer to God than the pitch. Should have waited by the sound of it.
Well they’ve managed to virtually sell out the top tier to all their so called priority groups before putting these on. Members who’ve been to one cup game will have their pick of some of the best seats in the house on Friday -
Ooh, how exciting! How many are left? I broke the news to the kids today that we wouldn’t be going - or may be going just to hang around in the vicinity and watch it in a pub. (We’re three members with one cup game).
Honestly it looks like loads and I can’t imagine there’s many eligible in this window who didn’t jump in today. It had (subject to availabilty) next to it so anyone eligible today wouldn’t have hung about really.
Edit - just had a bit more of a check and I reckon there’s about 1000 still on overall with by far the best availability in 119, which is the last block if ‘side’ seats before the ‘behind the goal’ seats. I started counting and I reckon there’s about 600 free in that block. There is generally better availability in the lower tier than the upper right now!
I’m glad for you if you can grab these, but it’s a bit mad isn’t it?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 17, 2025, 04:04:08 AM
Certainly pisses me off as at 9.30am, the only seats available were closer to God than the pitch. Should have waited by the sound of it.
Well they’ve managed to virtually sell out the top tier to all their so called priority groups before putting these on. Members who’ve been to one cup game will have their pick of some of the best seats in the house on Friday -
Ooh, how exciting! How many are left? I broke the news to the kids today that we wouldn’t be going - or may be going just to hang around in the vicinity and watch it in a pub. (We’re three members with one cup game).
Honestly it looks like loads and I can’t imagine there’s many eligible in this window who didn’t jump in today. It had (subject to availabilty) next to it so anyone eligible today wouldn’t have hung about really.
Edit - just had a bit more of a check and I reckon there’s about 1000 still on overall with by far the best availability in 119, which is the last block if ‘side’ seats before the ‘behind the goal’ seats. I started counting and I reckon there’s about 600 free in that block. There is generally better availability in the lower tier than the upper right now!
I’m glad for you if you can grab these, but it’s a bit mad isn’t it?
Thanks amfy. It certainly is. My two little ones (and me!) will be made up if I can snatch these at the death on Friday morning.
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2025, 09:02:01 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 17, 2025, 09:34:39 AM
“Hi. We can confirm that we have received an additional allocation from the F.A.
Unfortunately, once tickets have been purchased, we are unable to relocate tickets to a different location within the stadium.”
Also I wonder if this is why I haven’t actually seen our allocation confirmed, Forest said they have 34k, this should mean we have more if the FA are releasing more
Post by: DeKuip on April 17, 2025, 09:46:13 AM
Palace also received more yesterday and I remember this happened for the Chelsea and Liverpool semis. We’ll get even more through next week too I expect.
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2025, 10:02:05 AM
Post by: AV82EC on April 17, 2025, 10:03:20 AM
Post by: London Villan on April 17, 2025, 10:11:45 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 17, 2025, 10:15:36 AM
Post by: andyh on April 17, 2025, 10:45:30 AM
That seems utterly bizarre by the FA.You think the FA held those tickets back ?
Really ?
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2025, 10:49:10 AM
That seems utterly bizarre by the FA.You think the FA held those tickets back ?
Really ?
For once I'm hoping the club are bullshitting! If there's around 1k tickets left at this stage it makes a final ticket more likely, especially if we get an allocation like last year (30500).
Post by: DeKuip on April 17, 2025, 11:25:26 AM
Semis don’t always sell out so I expect clubs are also told not to release tickets for the blocks where the two sets of fans meet until other blocks are pretty much sold out- then if one club is struggling to sell them the other club can take their block and it not affect the segregation. Common sense really.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 17, 2025, 11:38:43 AM
It's Block 119 that I find confusing, don't think that would be part of the Club Wembley with it being so close to the corner and lots of availability in it, while Block 120 is sold out
Anyway, it is what it is whether we like how it's been done or not, hopefully everyone who wants a ticket has got one or can take one of the these extras
Post by: jon collett on April 17, 2025, 01:25:10 PM
Did you get your tickets Percy? On tenterhooks
Post by: UK Redsox on April 17, 2025, 01:30:06 PM
Post by: jon collett on April 17, 2025, 01:43:56 PM
'Best' is subjective though. It depends on preference re price, location, likelihood of being able to watch the match sat down etc
To an extent but it’s pretty obvious seats in the lower tier and to the side of the pitch sold very quickly when people were given a choice. It’s also Category 1 of the tickets. So I think it’s more objective than subjective TBH. Anyway it’s done now!
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2025, 01:57:09 PM
Post by: Villafirst on April 17, 2025, 02:04:02 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 17, 2025, 02:05:46 PM
Tbh, long as you're there who cares really.
Your right, anywhere is fine for me, I would have got the Cat 1 tickets as I think they would have been better for my 7 year old to be able to to see as I think behind the goal and majority of the upper tier will be stood up
Post by: LeeS on April 17, 2025, 02:21:35 PM
Post by: LeeB on April 17, 2025, 02:31:17 PM
I can’t believe people are moaning about what seat they’ve got. 1000s of Villa fans would give their right arm for the worst seat in the stadium. And the sight lines at Wembley are good wherever you end up.
Yeah, read the room lads.
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2025, 02:31:33 PM
Tbh, long as you're there who cares really.
Your right, anywhere is fine for me, I would have got the Cat 1 tickets as I think they would have been better for my 7 year old to be able to to see as I think behind the goal and majority of the upper tier will be stood up
That's fair, I didn't think from that perspective. For most adults though anywhere is fine really, wembley days out are far more than just your seat.
Post by: eamonn on April 17, 2025, 02:32:07 PM
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 02:40:50 PM
Go to 3 cup games or have a ST - back end of the roof. One game or less - potentially sit just below the Royal box! There’s nothing wrong with commenting that is arse backwards!
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 17, 2025, 02:47:10 PM
I can’t believe people are moaning about what seat they’ve got. 1000s of Villa fans would give their right arm for the worst seat in the stadium. And the sight lines at Wembley are good wherever you end up.
Yeah, read the room lads.
No fun if we can't have a little moan whilst actually being over the moon to have a ticket :)
Post by: lovejoy on April 17, 2025, 02:52:30 PM
Tbh, long as you're there who cares really.
Exactly, we can be a needy bunch at times.
Post by: jon collett on April 17, 2025, 03:33:48 PM
Tbh, long as you're there who cares really.
Your right, anywhere is fine for me, I would have got the Cat 1 tickets as I think they would have been better for my 7 year old to be able to to see as I think behind the goal and majority of the upper tier will be stood up
That's fair, I didn't think from that perspective. For most adults though anywhere is fine really, wembley days out are far more than just your seat.
Not great to be up in the gods though. Spoil it for me in 2015. Thankfully I have a better seat this time.
As for reading the room. If you don’t like reading other people’s thoughts if they differ to yours (and I don’t think anyone was really moaning) then maybe a forum isn’t for you?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 17, 2025, 03:35:09 PM
Strange one as members who attended one cup match have ended up with best tickets. But I don’t mind as I have mine anyway.
Did you get your tickets Percy? On tenterhooks
It’s not my turn til tomorrow.
Post by: jon collett on April 17, 2025, 03:35:46 PM
Strange one as members who attended one cup match have ended up with best tickets. But I don’t mind as I have mine anyway.
Did you get your tickets Percy? On tenterhooks
It’s not my turn til tomorrow.
Good luck mate. Please keep us updated!
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 17, 2025, 03:38:33 PM
Strange one as members who attended one cup match have ended up with best tickets. But I don’t mind as I have mine anyway.
Did you get your tickets Percy? On tenterhooks
It’s not my turn til tomorrow.
Good luck mate. Please keep us updated!
Thanks mate.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 17, 2025, 03:39:29 PM
I attended the Wham cup game but the Villa website won't allow me purchase. Is it because someone else bought the earlier Cup game ticket but assigned it to my member details?
Members with one cup game tomorrow mate.
Post by: bill on April 17, 2025, 03:41:33 PM
Post by: Max Villan on April 17, 2025, 03:45:22 PM
Tbh, long as you're there who cares really.
Your right, anywhere is fine for me, I would have got the Cat 1 tickets as I think they would have been better for my 7 year old to be able to to see as I think behind the goal and majority of the upper tier will be stood up
That's fair, I didn't think from that perspective. For most adults though anywhere is fine really, wembley days out are far more than just your seat.
Not great to be up in the gods though. Spoil it for me in 2015. Thankfully I have a better seat this time.
As for reading the room. If you don’t like reading other people’s thoughts if they differ to yours (and I don’t think anyone was really moaning) then maybe a forum isn’t for you?
You should be grateful considering our performance that day!
Post by: Lucky Eddie on April 17, 2025, 03:46:13 PM
A mate of mine has had a season ticket for 40+ years. Been to all the FA Cup games. Has mobility issues although not in a wheelchair. Hung on till Wednesday because he has to go with his son, who hadn’t attended cup games. Ended up in the high upper tiers. Not ideal for him. I told him about the late appearance of these lower tier tickets. He got in touch with the club, and regardless of the merits of the way this ticket allocation process has been handled, poorly in my opinion, the club allowed him to transfer to a lower level. Some credit for the club there for showing some compassion to a loyal fan, who isn’t as physically able as he was .
This makes good reading for anyone who thinks the club has lost its soul.
Well done Aston Villa and thank you for sharing this.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 17, 2025, 03:59:33 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 17, 2025, 04:00:52 PM
A mate of mine has had a season ticket for 40+ years. Been to all the FA Cup games. Has mobility issues although not in a wheelchair. Hung on till Wednesday because he has to go with his son, who hadn’t attended cup games. Ended up in the high upper tiers. Not ideal for him. I told him about the late appearance of these lower tier tickets. He got in touch with the club, and regardless of the merits of the way this ticket allocation process has been handled, poorly in my opinion, the club allowed him to transfer to a lower level. Some credit for the club there for showing some compassion to a loyal fan, who isn’t as physically able as he was .
It's good that they have swapped it for him, it will definitely enhance the experience if he struggles with mobility, well done at the ticket office, show's that they aren't just robots
Post by: AV82EC on April 17, 2025, 04:05:09 PM
I’m waiting for the royal box tickets to be released.
If that bastard William gets first dibs I'll be fuming.
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on April 17, 2025, 05:08:54 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 17, 2025, 05:39:17 PM
I attended the Wham cup game but the Villa website won't allow me purchase. Is it because someone else bought the earlier Cup game ticket but assigned it to my member details?
Members with one cup game tomorrow mate.
Ah, cheers pal.
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 05:54:56 PM
Having only made a couple of cup games I'll be in the queue at 9am desperately trying to get a ticket. Is it still correct that there is about 1000 left?
I didn’t count them all but that was my sense of it yesterday. A few more seemed to appear today though - behind the goal! So who knows what will be there in the morning.
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 07:41:33 PM
Does that have to be someone in your group or can it be anyone as long as you have their reference?
Just wondering whether a few of us could help tomorrow for some on here that are trying for the tickets that are left?
Post by: charleeco7 on April 17, 2025, 07:46:34 PM
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 07:56:38 PM
Think they have to be in your friends and family list. As it’s only those people that appear in your dropdown.
That’s what I thought. I just suddenly had a thought that maybe it would work
Post by: eamonn on April 17, 2025, 08:31:32 PM
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 08:41:39 PM
It’s weird now with Villa prices that Wembley prices no longer seem shocking!
Post by: olaftab on April 17, 2025, 08:43:22 PM
What sort of prices are the tickets?Here is a sample:
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Post by: jon collett on April 17, 2025, 08:56:47 PM
Most of the ones left are £90 but there are some at £70 & £45.
It’s weird now with Villa prices that Wembley prices no longer seem shocking!
Seems a long time ago since 96 when prices were so high for our semi final at Old Trafford there were huge numbers of empty seats.
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 17, 2025, 09:26:23 PM
Most of the ones left are £90 but there are some at £70 & £45.
It’s weird now with Villa prices that Wembley prices no longer seem shocking!
Seems a long time ago since 96 when prices were so high for our semi final at Old Trafford there were huge numbers of empty seats.
Coming a week after the League Cup final didn't help.
Post by: VillaTim on April 17, 2025, 09:28:07 PM
Post by: jon collett on April 17, 2025, 09:30:54 PM
Most of the ones left are £90 but there are some at £70 & £45.
It’s weird now with Villa prices that Wembley prices no longer seem shocking!
Seems a long time ago since 96 when prices were so high for our semi final at Old Trafford there were huge numbers of empty seats.
Coming a week after the League Cup final didn't help.
I suppose so although at the time the semi seemed the bigger game!
Post by: amfy on April 17, 2025, 10:28:34 PM
Just had a quick late night check.
In the lower tier there is still lots in blocks 119 &121. Probably more in 121 now - so if you want the lower tier head straight for one of those 2 for the best chance of getting a ticket into your basket & keeping it there!
In the upper tier, the best availability is block 511. There aren’t many at all up there and they are mostly singles, but there is a bit of a bunch of seats in that block.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 18, 2025, 01:22:07 AM
Good Luck to everyone trying tomorrow anyway! x
Just had a quick late night check.
In the lower tier there is still lots in blocks 119 &121. Probably more in 121 now - so if you want the lower tier head straight for one of those 2 for the best chance of getting a ticket into your basket & keeping it there!
In the upper tier, the best availability is block 511. There aren’t many at all up there and they are mostly singles, but there is a bit of a bunch of seats in that block.
Thanks amfy!
Post by: selly park trinity on April 18, 2025, 08:32:35 AM
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Post by: selly park trinity on April 18, 2025, 09:04:46 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 18, 2025, 09:33:00 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 18, 2025, 09:37:00 AM
No chance I think - 5000 and some in front of me in the queue.
I got onto the site then got a 'coming soon'.
Post by: Bosco81 on April 18, 2025, 09:37:31 AM
At 9 o'clock I had 3 in my basket, went to pay and then got an error, and now I'm 35 minutes away from my turn.
Post by: amfy on April 18, 2025, 09:38:15 AM
Post by: selly park trinity on April 18, 2025, 09:41:38 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 18, 2025, 09:42:14 AM
Post by: yammers on April 18, 2025, 09:43:55 AM
Post by: martin o`who?? on April 18, 2025, 09:44:25 AM
Post by: yammers on April 18, 2025, 09:45:57 AM
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 18, 2025, 09:47:56 AM
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Post by: selly park trinity on April 18, 2025, 09:52:51 AM
Post by: Richard on April 18, 2025, 10:06:50 AM
Post by: amfy on April 18, 2025, 10:17:49 AM
This all sounds really random, speaking as someone who wasn't getting a ticket as only been to 2 games this season (I live in Yorkshire). Villa need to simplify things and just say all home games count towards criteria regardless of the competition. So something like first criteria, attended 20 or more home games, second criteria, 10 to 19 etc etc.
The order of priority definitely felt a bit random, but this morning is mainly due to more people trying than there are tickets available, and there’ll always come that point.
The annoying thing is being able to click on seats that already in someone else’s basket & you waste time trying to process tickets that someone else is already paying for.
Given the way random swathes of seats have re-appeared over the past 24 hours, I’d say it’s worth mournfully clicking back in every now and again today just in case!
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on April 18, 2025, 10:36:08 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 18, 2025, 10:42:07 AM
Fingers crossed for the Charity Shield!
Post by: jon collett on April 18, 2025, 11:04:32 AM
No luck today sadly. Never mind, it’s not like it’s a human right or something.
Fingers crossed for the Charity Shield!
Sorry to hear that. Was waiting for good news from you!
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 18, 2025, 11:09:44 AM
Post by: martyn ellis on April 18, 2025, 11:55:50 AM
Post by: Max Villan on April 18, 2025, 12:36:02 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 18, 2025, 01:33:44 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 18, 2025, 01:45:26 PM
This all sounds really random, speaking as someone who wasn't getting a ticket as only been to 2 games this season (I live in Yorkshire). Villa need to simplify things and just say all home games count towards criteria regardless of the competition. So something like first criteria, attended 20 or more home games, second criteria, 10 to 19 etc etc.Yes they need to make it quite clear what's the criteria for FA tickets is in future, one of the reasons I didn't mind not going to some FA cups games is because it could give those who couldn't attend Villa Park because of price affordablty and unavailablty of ticket a chance to see Aston Villa play, but in future it seems that goodwill will have to be withdrawn
Post by: olaftab on April 18, 2025, 02:10:13 PM
Got in last Monday it was causing that much mental issues I just clicked on anywhere, didn't care whereAnd now you have two tickets for Wembley on Ice event in December😂
Post by: martin o`who?? on April 18, 2025, 04:29:04 PM
which is a helluva lot more than i got....Got in last Monday it was causing that much mental issues I just clicked on anywhere, didn't care whereAnd now you have two tickets for Wembley on Ice event in December😂
Post by: alan_clarke on April 18, 2025, 04:29:14 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 18, 2025, 06:12:40 PM
The wife is well pleasedGot in last Monday it was causing that much mental issues I just clicked on anywhere, didn't care whereAnd now you have two tickets for Wembley on Ice event in December😂
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 18, 2025, 06:23:20 PM
I still have the hospitality tickets available for sale in the 120 club. Over 50% below face value to the good people of this site, but still not cheap mind!
Tried to send a pm but it can’t find you. Any chance you can send me one so I can reply? Ta.
Post by: VillaTim on April 18, 2025, 08:47:23 PM
Result . Could have been Coldplay .Got in last Monday it was causing that much mental issues I just clicked on anywhere, didn't care whereAnd now you have two tickets for Wembley on Ice event in December😂
Post by: Dick Edwards on April 19, 2025, 08:53:12 AM
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Post by: Small Rodent on April 21, 2025, 02:01:46 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 21, 2025, 02:05:44 PM
Late trains back might be an issue.
Post by: WassallVillain on April 21, 2025, 03:47:09 PM
Any idea when the digital tickets will be issue to our accounts?Does anyone know if there Will there be a print at home option. Hope so, phone very dodgy atm
Post by: luke95 on April 21, 2025, 05:54:34 PM
This can't be true surely?
Post by: spangley1812 on April 21, 2025, 05:57:17 PM
Rumoured to be no Alcohol on streets around Wembley & shops/off licenses banned from selling.It is true yes and The Green is all fenced off
This can't be true surely?
Post by: olaftab on April 21, 2025, 06:05:19 PM
All recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.Any idea when the digital tickets will be issue to our accounts?Does anyone know if there Will there be a print at home option. Hope so, phone very dodgy atm
Post by: WassallVillain on April 21, 2025, 06:10:07 PM
Thanks Olaftab.All recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.Any idea when the digital tickets will be issue to our accounts?Does anyone know if there Will there be a print at home option. Hope so, phone very dodgy atm
Post by: luke95 on April 21, 2025, 06:25:15 PM
Rumoured to be no Alcohol on streets around Wembley & shops/off licenses banned from selling.It is true yes and The Green is all fenced off
This can't be true surely?
Blues were using The green man last week so it was open then.
Post by: frank black on April 21, 2025, 06:34:05 PM
Rumoured to be no Alcohol on streets around Wembley & shops/off licenses banned from selling.It is true yes and The Green is all fenced off
This can't be true surely?
Blues were using The green man last week so it was open then.
The green
Post by: john2710 on April 21, 2025, 07:19:30 PM
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
Post by: luke95 on April 21, 2025, 07:29:25 PM
Rumoured to be no Alcohol on streets around Wembley & shops/off licenses banned from selling.It is true yes and The Green is all fenced off
This can't be true surely?
Blues were using The green man last week so it was open then.
The green
Yes I completely misread that .
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 21, 2025, 08:03:17 PM
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Crystal Palace players wore a new font for the names and numbers on the back of their shirts against Stockport on Sunday, titled ‘PALACE’ - and it is now available for printing both online and in-store.
The ‘PALACE’ font is inspired by the ‘Palace Main’ font weaved into our identity as a club.
Whilst in Premier League matches, all clubs must use a universal font, they have the option to alter their shirts' lettering in Cup competitions.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 21, 2025, 08:34:12 PM
Post by: aj2k77 on April 21, 2025, 08:36:04 PM
why the fcuk is maddison smiling
He hit a 180 in the dressing room against the other grinning, bench warming goon Brennan Johnson. They are on a jolly boys, wouldn't cut it at the Villa under Unai.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 22, 2025, 10:17:56 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8kj82jx64o
Late trains back might be an issue.
Late start as well, with the Pope's funeral on Saturday.
Post by: LeeB on April 22, 2025, 10:19:40 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8kj82jx64o
Late trains back might be an issue.
Late start as well, with the Pope's funeral on Saturday.
I thought Pope got funeralled last Saturday?
Post by: avfc456 on April 22, 2025, 12:26:05 PM
Bars allocated around Wembley for Villa fans on Saturday.
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
The torch looks the biggest but they all look a little small for the volume of fans that will be no doubt looking for a cold one?
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 22, 2025, 01:12:31 PM
All recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.Any idea when the digital tickets will be issue to our accounts?Does anyone know if there Will there be a print at home option. Hope so, phone very dodgy atm
Thank the Lord as the journey to get a ticket has been torturous for us oldies who cannot navigate around devices.
In fact i think it could actually be discrimination against the oldies. Recently i had to nip into the Jewellry quarter and in 3 different streets to park i was advised to download a different app - blew my mind and took me longer to address than actually park to do the errand
Hardly progress!
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 22, 2025, 01:16:09 PM
Post by: London Villan on April 22, 2025, 01:21:16 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 22, 2025, 01:29:40 PM
Post by: amfy on April 22, 2025, 02:43:36 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 22, 2025, 02:47:27 PM
Not to everyones tastes but doing box park, bit pricey for drink and food, but it was good before the man city final a few years ago. Im on a coach with loads of others but also got my 15 year old, so easier than the pubsBars allocated around Wembley for Villa fans on Saturday.
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
The torch looks the biggest but they all look a little small for the volume of fans that will be no doubt looking for a cold one?
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 22, 2025, 04:02:40 PM
https://news.sky.com/story/pope-francis-dies-vatican-catholic-mourn-funeral-st-peters-12846482?postid=9473481#liveblog-body
Post by: Somniloquism on April 22, 2025, 04:04:31 PM
Post by: Richard on April 22, 2025, 04:08:03 PM
Bet he is fuming.
Funerals at 9am our time, am sure he can make it back for 5.15pm....
Post by: Mellin on April 22, 2025, 04:08:27 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 22, 2025, 04:08:58 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 22, 2025, 04:27:35 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 22, 2025, 04:39:42 PM
Bet he is fuming.
Doubtful, they'll probably get a priest or bishop to do the incense.
Post by: aldridgeboy on April 22, 2025, 05:00:46 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 22, 2025, 05:11:18 PM
Bet he is fuming.
Funerals at 9am our time, am sure he can make it back for 5.15pm....
It'll last for hours though I hear Dougal is doing it.
Post by: Pete3206 on April 22, 2025, 05:20:06 PM
Bars allocated around Wembley for Villa fans on Saturday.
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
The torch looks the biggest but they all look a little small for the volume of fans that will be no doubt looking for a cold one?
The two pubs on Wembley Park Dr are very tight and hike their prices for Wembley events. Expect to pay around £8 a pint.
Post by: selly park trinity on April 22, 2025, 05:20:47 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 22, 2025, 05:43:29 PM
Spare ticket available in the corporates...Charlie is to blame for that, I heard he is a big Palace fan.
https://news.sky.com/story/pope-francis-dies-vatican-catholic-mourn-funeral-st-peters-12846482?postid=9473481#liveblog-body
(thank you ;D )
Post by: Small Rodent on April 22, 2025, 05:48:24 PM
I’m thinking about getting tickets on the re-selling sites but have never done this before. Extortionate of course but just want to go. In regards to buying is it sensible to wait until the last minute to buy? Would people be looking to dump them as it gets closer?
I’ve said further up the thread that some Palace tickets are about 1/3 the price, but I’d expect them to have a lower take-up.
Post by: Dick Edwards on April 22, 2025, 06:03:46 PM
Post by: selly park trinity on April 22, 2025, 06:04:22 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 22, 2025, 06:11:58 PM
Well Prince William will have tickets he can’t use as he’s got to attend the big funeral. Who knows his username to pm him?
Kate's going instead, I'm meeting up with her at 2 o'clock for a few drinks pre-match.
Post by: Villafirst on April 23, 2025, 12:03:16 AM
Post by: Bosco81 on April 23, 2025, 06:34:16 AM
Confession time, yesterday afternoon I bite the bullet and paid £430 each for 3 tickets !!I’m thinking about getting tickets on the re-selling sites but have never done this before. Extortionate of course but just want to go. In regards to buying is it sensible to wait until the last minute to buy? Would people be looking to dump them as it gets closer?
I’ve said further up the thread that some Palace tickets are about 1/3 the price, but I’d expect them to have a lower take-up.
I’ve been following the prices and was getting a bit panicky, the Palace end tickets are a lot cheaper, so you can sit on your hands and get a block close to the Villa end, that might work for you.
Not that I have to justify it, the wife even took it well, which sounds even more expensive in the long run, but this year could be the last season I get to take my 2 lads to Wembley, due to my health issues, so I thought fuck it and I’ll worry about the final when we get there.
Post by: andyh on April 23, 2025, 07:27:49 AM
A man’s got to do ………………Confession time, yesterday afternoon I bite the bullet and paid £430 each for 3 tickets !!I’m thinking about getting tickets on the re-selling sites but have never done this before. Extortionate of course but just want to go. In regards to buying is it sensible to wait until the last minute to buy? Would people be looking to dump them as it gets closer?
I’ve said further up the thread that some Palace tickets are about 1/3 the price, but I’d expect them to have a lower take-up.
I’ve been following the prices and was getting a bit panicky, the Palace end tickets are a lot cheaper, so you can sit on your hands and get a block close to the Villa end, that might work for you.
Not that I have to justify it, the wife even took it well, which sounds even more expensive in the long run, but this year could be the last season I get to take my 2 lads to Wembley, due to my health issues, so I thought fuck it and I’ll worry about the final when we get there.
It’s done, you have paid and you are going to Wembley !!
Enjoy it, and heres hoping we all have a great day .
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 23, 2025, 09:04:47 AM
Hope you have a great day mate.Confession time, yesterday afternoon I bite the bullet and paid £430 each for 3 tickets !!I’m thinking about getting tickets on the re-selling sites but have never done this before. Extortionate of course but just want to go. In regards to buying is it sensible to wait until the last minute to buy? Would people be looking to dump them as it gets closer?
I’ve said further up the thread that some Palace tickets are about 1/3 the price, but I’d expect them to have a lower take-up.
I’ve been following the prices and was getting a bit panicky, the Palace end tickets are a lot cheaper, so you can sit on your hands and get a block close to the Villa end, that might work for you.
Not that I have to justify it, the wife even took it well, which sounds even more expensive in the long run, but this year could be the last season I get to take my 2 lads to Wembley, due to my health issues, so I thought fuck it and I’ll worry about the final when we get there.
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 23, 2025, 09:49:51 AM
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All recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.
Can someone explain how this actually works as never done this way before (not sure what an electronic wallet is) and how many days before do they arrive?
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 23, 2025, 09:52:51 AM
I did exactly the same a while ago. I can't see myself getting tickets when we win the final so at least I see us at Wembley this season.Confession time, yesterday afternoon I bite the bullet and paid £430 each for 3 tickets !!I’m thinking about getting tickets on the re-selling sites but have never done this before. Extortionate of course but just want to go. In regards to buying is it sensible to wait until the last minute to buy? Would people be looking to dump them as it gets closer?
I’ve said further up the thread that some Palace tickets are about 1/3 the price, but I’d expect them to have a lower take-up.
I’ve been following the prices and was getting a bit panicky, the Palace end tickets are a lot cheaper, so you can sit on your hands and get a block close to the Villa end, that might work for you.
Not that I have to justify it, the wife even took it well, which sounds even more expensive in the long run, but this year could be the last season I get to take my 2 lads to Wembley, due to my health issues, so I thought fuck it and I’ll worry about the final when we get there.
Post by: PhilVill on April 23, 2025, 09:53:32 AM
Well Prince William will have tickets he can’t use as he’s got to attend the big funeral. Who knows his username to pm him?
'Big Willy' ?
Post by: alan_clarke on April 23, 2025, 09:59:03 AM
So I have won an auction for a pair of top level hospitality tickets for the semi final via Hilton using the reward points that I hold with them.
These are in the One Twenty Club, so it includes half way line seats to the side of the dugouts, 5 course meal, unlimited drink, parking if needed etc…its the best hospitality Wembley has on offer.
But I just want a pair of regular tickets! Not sure my 8 year old would appreciate or make the most of the above! So I’m happy to sell these on for a decent price, below what they are actually worth - if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be let me know or pass my details on to them!
I still have these available and I've reduced the price a lot. They are worth £2k each face value but id sell here for £750 each. They are in the neutral block 144.
Post by: PeterWithe on April 23, 2025, 10:00:25 AM
Not to everyones tastes but doing box park, bit pricey for drink and food, but it was good before the man city final a few years ago. Im on a coach with loads of others but also got my 15 year old, so easier than the pubsBars allocated around Wembley for Villa fans on Saturday.
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
The torch looks the biggest but they all look a little small for the volume of fans that will be no doubt looking for a cold one?
A pal of mine was telling me he's booked Boxpark but I'm not keen, it looks like the kind of place where people thrown expensive beer in the air.
Post by: Paul.S on April 23, 2025, 10:07:22 AM
Not to everyones tastes but doing box park, bit pricey for drink and food, but it was good before the man city final a few years ago. Im on a coach with loads of others but also got my 15 year old, so easier than the pubsBars allocated around Wembley for Villa fans on Saturday.
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
The torch looks the biggest but they all look a little small for the volume of fans that will be no doubt looking for a cold one?
A pal of mine was telling me he's booked Boxpark but I'm not keen, it looks like the kind of place where people thrown expensive beer in the air.
As with everything it spends what you like. I went in there for the League Cup Final and thought it was ok. They don’t tolerate beer throwing so it’s definitely not one of those places.
Post by: AV82EC on April 23, 2025, 10:08:24 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on April 23, 2025, 10:09:21 AM
Post by: avfc456 on April 23, 2025, 10:10:04 AM
Confession time, yesterday afternoon I bite the bullet and paid £430 each for 3 tickets !!I’m thinking about getting tickets on the re-selling sites but have never done this before. Extortionate of course but just want to go. In regards to buying is it sensible to wait until the last minute to buy? Would people be looking to dump them as it gets closer?
I’ve said further up the thread that some Palace tickets are about 1/3 the price, but I’d expect them to have a lower take-up.
I’ve been following the prices and was getting a bit panicky, the Palace end tickets are a lot cheaper, so you can sit on your hands and get a block close to the Villa end, that might work for you.
Not that I have to justify it, the wife even took it well, which sounds even more expensive in the long run, but this year could be the last season I get to take my 2 lads to Wembley, due to my health issues, so I thought fuck it and I’ll worry about the final when we get there.
I hope you have a great day, some things are more important than money :)
Post by: Bosco81 on April 23, 2025, 10:17:05 AM
Hopefully get the atmosphere but keep away from the riff-raff !!!
If there is a repeat of the 2000 semi v Bolton, where I saw a Villa fan asleep standing up at the urinals mid way through the 2nd half, it might be my eldest !!
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 23, 2025, 10:47:28 AM
Id probably rather go to a pub, but reality is Im with my 15 year old and a big group of others who have teenage kids. Its all enclosed with food stalls as well as bars, so better place to be to have a few pre match pints and food with teenagers than a jammed pub. The Nathan Dawe stuff, the youth love as well and he definitely got everyone going before the man city final, especially getting Ian Taylor on stage. Like I say not to everyones tastes, but It’ll be ok for a few hours.Not to everyones tastes but doing box park, bit pricey for drink and food, but it was good before the man city final a few years ago. Im on a coach with loads of others but also got my 15 year old, so easier than the pubsBars allocated around Wembley for Villa fans on Saturday.
The Blue Check, Empire Way
Wembley Tavern, Wembley Park Dr
Stadium Sports Bar, Wembley Park Dr
The Torch, Bridge Rd, Wembley Park
Crock of Gold, Bridge Road
Black Sheep, Olympic Way
Box Park, Olympic Way
I think they've tightened up a lot on street drinking & sales around the stadium since the play off finals.
The torch looks the biggest but they all look a little small for the volume of fans that will be no doubt looking for a cold one?
A pal of mine was telling me he's booked Boxpark but I'm not keen, it looks like the kind of place where people thrown expensive beer in the air.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 23, 2025, 10:55:49 AM
QuoteAll recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.
Can someone explain how this actually works as never done this way before (not sure what an electronic wallet is) and how many days before do they arrive?
Do you pay with your phone at all? That is the electronic wallet. In Apple devices you press the side button twice, bio or pin for access and then choose ticket from the options if you have saved it.
Google do similar although not sure how you access it. (Will require you to access the email link on said device).
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 23, 2025, 11:05:38 AM
QuoteAll recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.not as hard it sounds, but someone with more technical knowledge will be able to help,I would also print it out just be on the safe side
Can someone explain how this actually works as never done this way before (not sure what an electronic wallet is) and how many days before do they arrive?
Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2025, 11:58:14 AM
The order confirmation email was very vague and I can't see anything on Pravda
Post by: Clampy on April 23, 2025, 12:02:23 PM
In order that I can park my anxiety issues for a while, do we know when the tickets will be emailed ?
The order confirmation email was very vague and I can't see anything on Pravda
They said 3 days before the game when the details went up.
Post by: VillaTim on April 23, 2025, 12:03:44 PM
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Post by: aldridgeboy on April 23, 2025, 03:12:58 PM
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Post by: amfy on April 23, 2025, 03:15:42 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2025, 03:33:21 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 23, 2025, 03:47:44 PM
Any news on when the purchased ones will be available? Until i get it in my hand i will be shitting it - especially considering the time it took to navigate buying it was anything to go by.
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 23, 2025, 04:03:27 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 23, 2025, 04:03:56 PM
Post by: Chris Smith on April 23, 2025, 04:11:35 PM
Are Palace that piss poor that they cannot fill their end?
Any news on when the purchased ones will be available? Until i get it in my hand i will be shitting it - especially considering the time it took to navigate buying it was anything to go by.
I believe they are starting to distribute them on Sunday.
Post by: chrisw1 on April 23, 2025, 04:44:00 PM
Thanks for the heads up, managed to get a couple for friends who had been struggling.
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UTV
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 23, 2025, 05:03:29 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 23, 2025, 05:17:16 PM
QuoteAll recent tickets from Villa for CL and FA cup games have had both options. Print or download to wallet.not as hard it sounds, but someone with more technical knowledge will be able to help,I would also print it out just be on the safe side
Can someone explain how this actually works as never done this way before (not sure what an electronic wallet is) and how many days before do they arrive?
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Google wallet download required, when you receive your tickets it's asking if you want to add them to wallet, ask a younger family member they probably do it with thier eyes closed
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2025, 05:52:32 PM
Once you have the relevant app installed, you should be able to download the relevant ticket. Go into your ticket page on the Villa website (or download the Villa app and look there) and there will be a link to download to the relevant wallet once it's available.
Post by: trinityoap on April 23, 2025, 06:33:16 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 23, 2025, 06:34:23 PM
No sign of anting yet. Soon to go into panic mode.
You wont get in if you put it in there.
Post by: trinityoap on April 23, 2025, 06:35:05 PM
Post by: WassallVillain on April 23, 2025, 06:36:56 PM
Balls, I was in the car!!I’ve still ot the BUY option live on my digital account
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 23, 2025, 10:23:26 PM
Post by: andyh on April 23, 2025, 10:35:54 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 23, 2025, 10:43:49 PM
I would feel more comfortable if I could print the bugger
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 23, 2025, 11:02:09 PM
Not a real ticket. Bloody download to a wallet via e mail.
I would feel more comfortable if I could print the bugger
Give it to me then.
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 23, 2025, 11:28:18 PM
Not a real ticket. Bloody download to a wallet via e mail.
I would feel more comfortable if I could print the bugger
Give it to me then.
I'm complaining about it being electronic, like bloody everything nowadays, and always worry with these things that at the turnstile either my phone packs up or it doesn't scan.
Surely with your contacts and celebrity status you can get one?
Post by: andyh on April 24, 2025, 07:23:29 AM
I know how to add my own ST and cup tickets to my wallet etc, but how do I pass tickets to the people I go with, which I ordered through my fanid and will be issued to me .
I can probably work it out, it can’t be that hard can it ? But does anyone on here actually know what to do ?
Thanks
Post by: MalcolmP on April 24, 2025, 07:26:52 AM
Post by: sid1964 on April 24, 2025, 07:36:42 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 24, 2025, 07:38:40 AM
In readiness for taking delivery of 5 e-tickets today (hopefully) can someone please explain how to pass 4 of them to the people who they were ordered for.
I know how to add my own ST and cup tickets to my wallet etc, but how do I pass tickets to the people I go with, which I ordered through my fanid and will be issued to me .
I can probably work it out, it can’t be that hard can it ? But does anyone on here actually know what to do ?
Thanks
For league games I forward the email to all the other ticket holders and get them to add them to their own wallet from the email. As long as they know or can work out their own fan IDs then that should be that.
Post by: andyh on April 24, 2025, 07:42:57 AM
Thanks
Post by: avfc456 on April 24, 2025, 08:09:22 AM
We are heading to The Metropolitan on Marlybone street - Wetherspoons and always use it as its only a few stops from Wembley
Does this get rammed? 4 of us driving down and parking near Wembley, but 2 of us fancy a few pre match, previously we have just had a few on the famous green, but with the alcohol ban round Wembley, iffy weather tempted to get the tube if its better than going the nearby pubs which will no doubt be chaos
Post by: darren woolley on April 24, 2025, 08:29:24 AM
Post by: WassallVillain on April 24, 2025, 08:32:43 AM
Post by: amfy on April 24, 2025, 08:39:07 AM
Anker power banks on Amazon will arrive tomorrow if you order today! (Not on commission I promise)
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 24, 2025, 08:46:10 AM
Not a real ticket. Bloody download to a wallet via e mail.
I would feel more comfortable if I could print the bugger
Give it to me then.
I'm complaining about it being electronic, like bloody everything nowadays, and always worry with these things that at the turnstile either my phone packs up or it doesn't scan.
Surely with your contacts and celebrity status you can get one?
You're mixing me up with Big.Daz.
Post by: WassallVillain on April 24, 2025, 08:51:48 AM
The definite issue is the combination of electronic tickets, a long journey and a late kick off!Thanks Amfy. Power bank ordered. That’s the plug socket issue solved. Now to get three old codgers in with the same device.
Anker power banks on Amazon will arrive tomorrow if you order today! (Not on commission I promise)
Post by: Dave P on April 24, 2025, 09:14:21 AM
Post by: Villafirst on April 24, 2025, 09:22:04 AM
Post by: artvandelay on April 24, 2025, 09:26:23 AM
This one does, walk 5 minutes in any direction from there (except the one towards Marylebone Station) and you'll find one that isn't rammedWe are heading to The Metropolitan on Marlybone street - Wetherspoons and always use it as its only a few stops from Wembley
Does this get rammed? 4 of us driving down and parking near Wembley, but 2 of us fancy a few pre match, previously we have just had a few on the famous green, but with the alcohol ban round Wembley, iffy weather tempted to get the tube if its better than going the nearby pubs which will no doubt be chaos
Post by: Somniloquism on April 24, 2025, 09:26:28 AM
I have a spare ticket (physical copy) if anyone is interested?
In before the Woodhall..... (Only joking, I like being on this site).
Post by: MalcolmP on April 24, 2025, 09:31:06 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on April 24, 2025, 09:43:52 AM
Ticket email received. Forwarded to my friends to download theirs
No option to print that I could see
Only my ticket shows in my Villa App, so I guess the other two will appear directly in my friends' apps.
I didn't known that it worked like that
Post by: sid1964 on April 24, 2025, 10:07:25 AM
Post by: Dave P on April 24, 2025, 11:06:50 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 24, 2025, 11:35:59 AM
We are heading to The Metropolitan on Marlybone street - Wetherspoons and always use it as its only a few stops from Wembley
Does this get rammed? 4 of us driving down and parking near Wembley, but 2 of us fancy a few pre match, previously we have just had a few on the famous green, but with the alcohol ban round Wembley, iffy weather tempted to get the tube if its better than going the nearby pubs which will no doubt be chaos
It does but service is usually good and as it is a Wetherspoon reasonably priced and only 2 stops on Tube from Wembley park
We are parking at Rayners lane, they have car park and direct tube to Baker st
Post by: Somniloquism on April 24, 2025, 12:34:21 PM
My ticket has also arrived safely in the wallet - just remember to take my phone on Saturday
Did you not lose your job or now got a personal smart phone?
Post by: FrankyH on April 24, 2025, 12:48:34 PM
Post by: MalcolmP on April 24, 2025, 01:18:18 PM
....and breatheYeah mine too others directly to their App.
Ticket email received. Forwarded to my friends to download theirs
No option to print that I could see
Only my ticket shows in my Villa App, so I guess the other two will appear directly in my friends' apps.
I didn't known that it worked like that
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 24, 2025, 02:59:26 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 24, 2025, 02:59:41 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 24, 2025, 04:58:19 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 24, 2025, 05:05:36 PM
This one does, walk 5 minutes in any direction from there (except the one towards Marylebone Station) and you'll find one that isn't rammedWe are heading to The Metropolitan on Marlybone street - Wetherspoons and always use it as its only a few stops from Wembley
Does this get rammed? 4 of us driving down and parking near Wembley, but 2 of us fancy a few pre match, previously we have just had a few on the famous green, but with the alcohol ban round Wembley, iffy weather tempted to get the tube if its better than going the nearby pubs which will no doubt be chaos
Agreed, that Spoons is always rammed, as is The Globe across the road. Try the Barley Mow on Dorset Street.
Post by: LeeS on April 24, 2025, 05:13:29 PM
Post by: crewster73 on April 25, 2025, 11:39:28 AM
Post by: Clampy on April 25, 2025, 11:43:16 AM
I've been offered a ticket for £150 west stand inner circle club wembley. Not sure if this is a good price or not if anyone could help would be appreciated cheers
I think they were around that price anyway. The dear ones were priced around that range.
Post by: PeterWithe on April 25, 2025, 11:48:38 AM
I've been offered a ticket for £150 west stand inner circle club wembley. Not sure if this is a good price or not if anyone could help would be appreciated cheers
A fella contacted me with an offer, he reckoned they had a face value of £290, he wanted £200 ono so seems more than fair.
Post by: crewster73 on April 25, 2025, 11:58:08 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 25, 2025, 12:02:26 PM
I've been offered a ticket for £150 west stand inner circle club wembley. Not sure if this is a good price or not if anyone could help would be appreciated cheers
That sounds fair enough to me e.g. I paid £750 for Club Wembley for the 2015 final. Not the best money I've ever spent.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 26, 2025, 07:15:38 PM
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2025, 08:57:19 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 28, 2025, 04:18:37 PM
Nottingham Forest - 36,000
Crystal Palace - 35,500
Aston Villa - 34,000
Manchester City - 27,000
How the fuck did that happen? We had 1500 less than Palace and 2000 less than Forest? Capacity of 90000 and the attendance on Saturday was less than 83000. What the hell gives?
Post by: Paul.S on April 28, 2025, 04:37:28 PM
Post by: walsall villain on April 28, 2025, 04:53:41 PM
The ticket-sales breakdown for the four semi-finalists this year were approximately:Take the positives, potentially thousands of Villa fans were spared a nightmare day
Nottingham Forest - 36,000
Crystal Palace - 35,500
Aston Villa - 34,000
Manchester City - 27,000
How the fuck did that happen? We had 1500 less than Palace and 2000 less than Forest? Capacity of 90000 and the attendance on Saturday was less than 83000. What the hell gives?
Post by: waynejames on April 28, 2025, 05:22:21 PM
Post by: DB on April 28, 2025, 07:04:32 PM
The ticket-sales breakdown for the four semi-finalists this year were approximately:
Nottingham Forest - 36,000
Crystal Palace - 35,500
Aston Villa - 34,000
Manchester City - 27,000
How the fuck did that happen? We had 1500 less than Palace and 2000 less than Forest? Capacity of 90000 and the attendance on Saturday was less than 83000. What the hell gives?
Saw that, they can be accurate. For starters City had a lot less that 7k for us.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2025, 07:07:16 PM
Post by: Ads on April 29, 2025, 08:05:34 AM
Post by: martin o`who?? on April 29, 2025, 02:25:41 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 29, 2025, 05:01:27 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 29, 2025, 05:40:29 PM
You know ACL’s that put our players out for 15 months but put players of other teams out for 8.
Well an ACL is a ligament. If you are talking about injuries to it, Kamara was out for 8 months with his. (As an aside, glad to see Ramsey Middle came on as late sub for Burnley the weekend).