Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 06:46:13 PM
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Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 06:49:56 PM
He needs to take this opportunity. But very strong bench. Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Post by: usav on March 12, 2025, 06:49:57 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 06:49:59 PM
https://x.com/ClubBrugge/status/1899822689092853831
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 06:50:26 PM
Post by: Dave on March 12, 2025, 06:50:28 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 06:51:13 PM
Post by: Rigadon on March 12, 2025, 06:52:25 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 06:54:43 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Not if we name a youngster instead
Post by: lovejoy on March 12, 2025, 06:55:13 PM
Win please.
Or draw.
Post by: caster troy on March 12, 2025, 06:55:17 PM
Post by: Dave on March 12, 2025, 06:56:12 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Not if we name a youngster instead
As long as it's a young goalkeeper. And Zych is hardly a veteran.
Post by: OCD on March 12, 2025, 06:56:38 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Not if we name a youngster instead
European rules require 2 goalkeepers on the bench.
In UEFA Champions League and other UEFA competitions, each club must include at least two goalkeepers in List A (match-day squad) and at least three goalkeepers in total (List A and List B combined).
Here's a more detailed explanation:
List A (Match-day squad):
Clubs must have at least two goalkeepers registered on List A (which is the squad for the match day).
List B (Reserve squad):
Clubs must have at least three goalkeepers in total, with the possibility of a goalkeeper being registered in List B (which is the reserve squad).
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 06:56:49 PM
The return of Torres!
Pau’s been in the last two squads.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 06:59:57 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 07:01:25 PM
European rules require 2 goalkeepers on the bench.
If we didn't name two keepers, would we thrown out of the competition? That would be a more recent financial disaster than signing Coutinho, which would provide some solace.
Post by: Baldy on March 12, 2025, 07:03:44 PM
What a brilliant bench.
Unai clearly had enough of Bailey. Think Rashford will start on the right to keep our shape.
Match them for energy and our quality will shine through.
COYVB
Post by: eamonn on March 12, 2025, 07:07:34 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 07:10:13 PM
The return of Torres!
Pau’s been in the last two squads.
That’s my lack of observation. Great to see him back though!!
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 07:10:45 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 07:12:01 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on March 12, 2025, 07:16:25 PM
We should have named Mbappe on the bench rather than a second keeper.
Mbappe could have done a good job in the hole.
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 07:18:34 PM
Is Digne one of the players looking at suspension if he's booked?
Post by: Dave on March 12, 2025, 07:19:30 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 07:20:36 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Not if we name a youngster instead
As long as it's a young goalkeeper. And Zych is hardly a veteran.
I thought it was obvious i was referring to a out field player that isnt a keeper.
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 07:20:48 PM
Yup. Him, Rashford, Disasi, Kamara.
I wonder if that's why he's on the bench. Don't bring him on unless absolutely necessary. Make sure he's available if we play PSG
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 07:22:07 PM
We should have named Mbappe on the bench rather than a second keeper.
Why not get peter withe while we are at it . Hows your shin? We might need you
Post by: Dave on March 12, 2025, 07:22:32 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Not if we name a youngster instead
As long as it's a young goalkeeper. And Zych is hardly a veteran.
I thought it was obvious i was referring to a out field player that isnt a keeper.
But then we'd be breaking the rules. It feels like we're going round in circles a bit here.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 07:23:03 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 12, 2025, 07:23:19 PM
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 12, 2025, 07:24:01 PM
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Post by: Beard82 on March 12, 2025, 07:26:10 PM
Post by: Dave on March 12, 2025, 07:27:34 PM
Do yellow cards get wiped or is it a suspension tightrope for the rest of the tournament?
After the quarters I think. So if we get through, I think it would be a surprise if we don't have a suspension issue for one of the quarter-final matches.
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 07:38:06 PM
Cant we just tell them that Malen is a gk, and name him - and then if we throw him upfront its because we want a big gk up for when we throw it in the mixer.
I guarantee if we did that Martinez would get sent off and Olsen would get injured and we'd end up with Malen in goal.
Post by: Louzie0 on March 12, 2025, 07:39:15 PM
Post by: Beard82 on March 12, 2025, 07:40:48 PM
Hmm little known keeper going in goal in a huge european competition... think it would be fine.Cant we just tell them that Malen is a gk, and name him - and then if we throw him upfront its because we want a big gk up for when we throw it in the mixer.
I guarantee if we did that Martinez would get sent off and Olsen would get injured and we'd end up with Malen in goal.
Post by: tom jennings III on March 12, 2025, 07:51:41 PM
Post by: Nelly on March 12, 2025, 07:52:20 PM
Post by: Beard82 on March 12, 2025, 07:52:31 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 07:52:46 PM
Dont get how we have a a virtually full strength squad now but still two keepers on bench?
Because if we don't, we'd be breaking the rules.
Not if we name a youngster instead
As long as it's a young goalkeeper. And Zych is hardly a veteran.
I thought it was obvious i was referring to a out field player that isnt a keeper.
But then we'd be breaking the rules. It feels like we're going round in circles a bit here.
Ok you answered my question thats all i wanted clarity if we could use another youngster that wasnt a keeper 👌
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 07:53:28 PM
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Post by: Hopadop on March 12, 2025, 07:59:16 PM
Gaslamp thingy is the least impressive thingy so far
It's caused a lot of confusion on R5
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 07:59:39 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:00:16 PM
https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1899911918678143305
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 12, 2025, 08:00:27 PM
wonderful so wonderful !
enjoy the match everyone !
UTV!
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:01:01 PM
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Post by: paul_e on March 12, 2025, 08:04:32 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 08:05:02 PM
Fireworks??? Are we playing Liverpool??
Well they don’t keep their side of the. Bargain we need to
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 08:05:37 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:06:07 PM
Post by: algy on March 12, 2025, 08:06:39 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gl3ZF3rXgAAE-UB?format=jpg&name=large)Come on me Villa babbies!
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:07:41 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:08:22 PM
Dont take silly risks like that
Post by: enigma on March 12, 2025, 08:08:31 PM
anyone have a reliable trickle they could DM me? Ta muchly!Check your PM's
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 08:08:36 PM
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 08:12:58 PM
It’s not very inspiring so far.
I blame the tifo.
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 08:13:12 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:13:15 PM
We can’t get the ball at the moment and when we do we don’t seem to have anywhere to go
Spot on. Not sure what the plan is at the moment as this is excatly the tactics brugges would want
Post by: ROBBO on March 12, 2025, 08:13:33 PM
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Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 08:20:38 PM
Oh no. Not 10 men. I was nervous enough already. Come on Villa
Was thinking the same!
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:20:45 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 08:20:53 PM
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Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 08:27:07 PM
You can now get 60-1 on Brugge to qualify if anyone really wants to do an emotional hedge bet.
I only got 50/1. 😡
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:27:13 PM
Post by: villadelph on March 12, 2025, 08:27:35 PM
Post by: usav on March 12, 2025, 08:27:49 PM
Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 08:28:04 PM
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Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 08:28:58 PM
Why are they singing You'll Never Walk Alone?
Quote
Aston Villa 0-0 Club Brugge (agg 3-1)
"You'll Never Walk Alone," sing the Club Brugge fans. It's a popular anthem among many European football teams.
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:29:10 PM
Other than the score line and the fact they are down to 10 man, this is actually a very worrying performance.
If the instructions were to conserve energy and protect the lead, fine, but it looks a bit like they're better than us?
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 08:29:31 PM
Post by: usav on March 12, 2025, 08:29:36 PM
Post by: Goldie.7 on March 12, 2025, 08:29:49 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 08:29:49 PM
Glad to see we’re not wasting energy though.
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:30:27 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 08:30:36 PM
Post by: Hampshire Villa on March 12, 2025, 08:30:42 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 08:31:17 PM
This is insanely dull.
Dull is fine for the moment.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:31:33 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:33:28 PM
This is insanely dull.
Dull is fine for the moment.
Oh I'm not complaining about the strategy! Quite happy for this to be a total non-event.
Exceedingly boring to watch is OK by me.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:33:35 PM
Post by: Dave on March 12, 2025, 08:34:07 PM
We dont need to gi gung ho but at elast show some attacking content. They have 10 men
I'd quite happily take 0-0.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on March 12, 2025, 08:34:25 PM
Post by: Hopadop on March 12, 2025, 08:34:48 PM
This is insanely dull.
Dull is fine for the moment.
Oh I'm not complaining about the strategy! Quite happy for this to be a total non-event.
Exceedingly boring to watch is OK by me.
Or, we could go for it, concede a goal and get very very upset and nervous.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:35:05 PM
Post by: Small Rodent on March 12, 2025, 08:35:17 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:35:30 PM
Post by: BoVillan esq on March 12, 2025, 08:35:41 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 08:35:53 PM
Stop pulling shirts you dimwits!
He had his shirt pulled first. Rubbish linesmaning.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 08:36:03 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:36:50 PM
This is insanely dull.
Dull is fine for the moment.
Oh I'm not complaining about the strategy! Quite happy for this to be a total non-event.
Exceedingly boring to watch is OK by me.
Or, we could go for it, concede a goal and get very very upset and nervous.
Well, quite. The duller the better!
Post by: murgsy on March 12, 2025, 08:36:57 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 08:37:11 PM
Post by: Jane on March 12, 2025, 08:37:15 PM
I'll be very very happy for it to finish 0-0 with nothing of note happening for the rest of the game.
You hide it well!!
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 08:37:35 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:38:21 PM
We dont need to gi gung ho but at elast show some attacking content. They have 10 men
I'd quite happily take 0-0.
I think you will get your wish as this is one of the worst ive ever watched. Boring and dull
Would rather we score one and put game to bed so we can get some minutes for torres onana and asensio
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:38:37 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:39:26 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 08:39:29 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 08:39:40 PM
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on March 12, 2025, 08:39:42 PM
Post by: jwarry on March 12, 2025, 08:39:49 PM
We dont need to gi gung ho but at elast show some attacking content. They have 10 men
I'd quite happily take 0-0.
I think you will get your wish as this is one of the worst ive ever watched. Boring and dull
Would rather we score one and put game to bed so we can get some minutes for torres onana and asensio
These are no mugs, even with 10 men
Post by: Holy Trinity on March 12, 2025, 08:39:56 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 08:40:02 PM
Post by: jimmygreen on March 12, 2025, 08:40:05 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 08:40:14 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 08:40:20 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 12, 2025, 08:40:23 PM
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Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 08:40:39 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:40:43 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:40:51 PM
Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 08:41:00 PM
It is on though with the keeper playing CB
Post by: fredm on March 12, 2025, 08:41:30 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 08:41:33 PM
Post by: Smithy on March 12, 2025, 08:41:56 PM
This has been dire against 10 men, BUT, they will undoubtedly tire as the game goes on, so if it’s 0-0 after an hour, I can see Bailey and Asensio having some joy against that back line…
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on March 12, 2025, 08:42:07 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 08:42:31 PM
Ollie trying to be Duran.
which is ok If 3 villa players are not running through with nobody marking them.
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 08:42:39 PM
Is it wrong that I'm thinking of turning over to the Madrid derby?All the neutrals did ages ago..this has dead rubber all over it
Post by: Hampshire Villa on March 12, 2025, 08:42:54 PM
Post by: Rudy65 on March 12, 2025, 08:43:04 PM
Post by: HolteLower on March 12, 2025, 08:43:07 PM
Post by: steamer on March 12, 2025, 08:44:33 PM
Might go back to bed
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:44:47 PM
Surely we have more in us second half?
We really don't need it, though, do we? Isn't it better to keep our powder dry for bigger battles to come?
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 08:44:48 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:45:18 PM
Post by: villadelph on March 12, 2025, 08:45:19 PM
Post by: littleoldme on March 12, 2025, 08:45:46 PM
Has anyone ever worked out why we’re so crap against 10 men?yes, the opposition
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:45:49 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:46:10 PM
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Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:47:28 PM
Post by: Hampshire Villa on March 12, 2025, 08:47:49 PM
Keep it tight Villa
We will score and can afford to be patient
Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 08:48:01 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 08:48:05 PM
Very flat performance so far, and atmosphere. Occasion getting to everyone.
It's boring, but who cares? We're headed for the quarter-final if it stays like this.
If we win 5-0 on the night, we don't get a bye to the semi. It changes nothing.
Post by: Nelly on March 12, 2025, 08:48:30 PM
Post by: fredm on March 12, 2025, 08:48:32 PM
Be put to bed. As it is, one mistake by us and they are back in it.
Post by: Holy Trinity on March 12, 2025, 08:49:05 PM
Rashford up top.
Ramsey Left
Rogers off for Marco
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 08:49:16 PM
Not much, no point in busting a gut - but I wouldn’t like Bruges to score early in the 2nd half
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 08:49:51 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 12, 2025, 08:49:58 PM
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on March 12, 2025, 08:50:01 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 08:50:21 PM
It's boring, but who cares? We're headed for the quarter-final if it stays like this.
Very cold in Birmingham tonight. If I was at the match I'd probably be a bit annoyed at the performance, but from the comfort of my couch, it's fine.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:50:31 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 08:50:32 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 08:50:51 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 08:50:54 PM
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 12, 2025, 08:51:06 PM
Get the negative tactics but once they go down to 10 men just kill the game with a couple of goals.
Post by: Rigadon on March 12, 2025, 08:52:20 PM
Post by: malckennedy on March 12, 2025, 08:52:23 PM
Rodgers looks knackered
I was thinking the same about Rogers.
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 08:52:52 PM
Post by: BoVillan esq on March 12, 2025, 08:53:09 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 12, 2025, 08:53:29 PM
Post by: Rigadon on March 12, 2025, 08:53:40 PM
Post by: Smithy on March 12, 2025, 08:54:11 PM
The plan was clearly get to half time in control of the tie. Can see nothing more exciting than 1:0. Quarter final 2nd leg will be a different animal
I will be stunned (and utterly delighted) if we're moaning about a boring 0-0 that will see us through in the next round (if we get there, obviously!)
Post by: CT Villan on March 12, 2025, 08:54:27 PM
Watkins and Rogers need to be subbed. Bailey and Asensio on please.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 12, 2025, 08:54:35 PM
Very flat performance so far, and atmosphere. Occasion getting to everyone.
I’m here. I think we’re just bored.
Post by: Astnor on March 12, 2025, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 08:55:35 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 08:56:18 PM
Post by: nordenvillain on March 12, 2025, 08:57:09 PM
Looks knackered because he's playing wide right. Should be behind Watkins witjRodgers looks knackered
I was thinking the same about Rogers.
Not a wide right player, should be in the middle with McGinn out right. Then Rogers can get on the ball more and start his dtrbbling with the ball.Rodgers looks knackered
I was thinking the same about Rogers.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 12, 2025, 08:57:42 PM
FWIW the stadium looked amazing before kick off..excellent work there, hope we get a goal so the place can relax and enjoy it
Yeah it was great.
Post by: charlatan on March 12, 2025, 08:58:04 PM
Brugge have to find a way to score twice, we don't have to do anything.We would have to kick off for them to score twice.
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 12, 2025, 08:59:07 PM
Brugges will have to go for it second half . The game should start to open up soon as they get desperate. Might be the subs who win this again.Think they are fairly open as it is,we just seem to be jogging around
Post by: TaxDodger on March 12, 2025, 08:59:09 PM
Post by: brontebilly on March 12, 2025, 08:59:46 PM
Rodgers looks knackered
Been really poor yet again on the right. Watkins likely will limp off at the break too. So changes are imminent there
We all would have taken 0-0 at the break beforehand. Red card means it would take an epic collapse not to go through. But we look very flat I think. Back four and Kamara have been fine but everyone else struggling, Rogers and Watkins particularly. Only Emery could have come up with that starting lineup but McGinn should be on right and Rogers inside.
Ideal game for Asensio to come in I think. Just to get his foot on the ball. Will be plenty of space to exploit in second half
Great run by Rashford for the red card incident and punt by Martinez. I've been very impressed with Brugge again, no sulking after the red card either.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 12, 2025, 09:01:07 PM
Rodgers looks knackered
Has for ages . Id have started asensio instead tonight .
Post by: Hillbilly on March 12, 2025, 09:01:17 PM
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on March 12, 2025, 09:01:39 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 09:01:47 PM
A few negative remarks about the tifo...it looked great on the TV with all the scarves behind I thought.FWIW the stadium looked amazing before kick off..excellent work there, hope we get a goal so the place can relax and enjoy it
Yeah it was great.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on March 12, 2025, 09:02:25 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:02:27 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 09:02:51 PM
Former bluenose Upson on the BBC feed being a miserable get, as you’d expect.
Negative slant on everything.
Post by: TaxDodger on March 12, 2025, 09:03:31 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:03:41 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:03:55 PM
Post by: OzVilla on March 12, 2025, 09:04:08 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:05:11 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:05:30 PM
Rashford and Asensio linking up hopefully.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:05:33 PM
Ollie off and kamara
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 09:05:55 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:06:26 PM
Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 09:06:37 PM
Post by: paul_e on March 12, 2025, 09:06:43 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 12, 2025, 09:06:46 PM
Former bluenose Upson on the BBC feed being a miserable get, as you’d expect.
Negative slant on everything.
He was actually very complimentary about Villa Park, the atmosphere etc.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 09:06:47 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 09:06:59 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:07:43 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:07:47 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:08:20 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on March 12, 2025, 09:08:48 PM
Shows boss isnt happy with the attacking that half
Ollie off and kamara
It shows that Watkins had a knock and Bruges are down to ten men
Post by: Astnor on March 12, 2025, 09:08:53 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:09:18 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:09:22 PM
Shows boss isnt happy with the attacking that half
Ollie off and kamara
It shows that Watkins had a knock and Bruges are down to ten men
And the bailey for kamara sub?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:09:34 PM
We'll score second half.
Told you
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:09:38 PM
Post by: Lizz on March 12, 2025, 09:09:39 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:09:45 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 09:09:55 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 12, 2025, 09:10:03 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:10:17 PM
At last
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:10:21 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:10:21 PM
Post by: BoVillan esq on March 12, 2025, 09:10:29 PM
Post by: enigma on March 12, 2025, 09:10:34 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 09:11:01 PM
Lovely from Bailey.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:11:05 PM
Post by: paul_e on March 12, 2025, 09:11:08 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 09:11:09 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:11:09 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:11:14 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on March 12, 2025, 09:11:14 PM
Shows boss isnt happy with the attacking that half
Ollie off and kamara
It shows that Watkins had a knock and Bruges are down to ten men
And the bailey for kamara sub?
Thats the 10 men bit ....
Post by: jimmygreen on March 12, 2025, 09:11:21 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 09:11:47 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 12, 2025, 09:12:17 PM
Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 09:12:23 PM
Post by: HolteLower on March 12, 2025, 09:12:45 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:13:05 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:13:22 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:13:26 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 09:13:47 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:14:07 PM
This guys fucking ridiculous
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 09:14:17 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:14:20 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 12, 2025, 09:14:31 PM
Post by: pelty on March 12, 2025, 09:14:52 PM
Post by: HolteLower on March 12, 2025, 09:15:06 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 09:15:17 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 09:15:52 PM
Post by: Ian. on March 12, 2025, 09:16:15 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:16:16 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:16:30 PM
Post by: Lizz on March 12, 2025, 09:16:38 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:16:39 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 12, 2025, 09:16:47 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:17:02 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:17:09 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:17:26 PM
Post by: fredm on March 12, 2025, 09:17:29 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:17:42 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 09:17:59 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:18:01 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:18:07 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 12, 2025, 09:18:12 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:18:19 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 12, 2025, 09:18:27 PM
Post by: HolteLower on March 12, 2025, 09:18:30 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:18:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:18:35 PM
Post by: paul_e on March 12, 2025, 09:18:36 PM
Post by: pelty on March 12, 2025, 09:18:55 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 09:19:01 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 09:19:43 PM
5-1 up against 10 men, worrying.
My sphincter hasn't been this relaxed since that night in Shoreditch with the muscle relaxant.
Post by: Jane on March 12, 2025, 09:19:48 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:19:55 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 12, 2025, 09:19:55 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:20:05 PM
Well done Maatsen, he's had a good game.
Yep. Been very good tonight
Post by: jwarry on March 12, 2025, 09:20:25 PM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 09:20:32 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:20:40 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:20:56 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 12, 2025, 09:21:04 PM
Post by: Lizz on March 12, 2025, 09:21:15 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:21:20 PM
Post by: Hopadop on March 12, 2025, 09:21:24 PM
Thinking we might take this into extra time now.
Was just thinking my expectations have been raised to penalties.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 12, 2025, 09:21:45 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on March 12, 2025, 09:21:49 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:22:02 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 09:22:08 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:22:10 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on March 12, 2025, 09:22:20 PM
If he starts the tea lady at left back and brings the bus driver and the kit man on at half time we should just nod sagely and acknowledge the brilliance of his plan.
Post by: enigma on March 12, 2025, 09:22:35 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:22:36 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:22:37 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 09:23:00 PM
Get a couple of defenders on, 6-1 is a dangerous lead.
Joking aside may as well give 2 or 3 more 20 mins
Post by: stevo_st on March 12, 2025, 09:23:07 PM
Post by: HolteLower on March 12, 2025, 09:23:09 PM
Post by: algy on March 12, 2025, 09:23:17 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:23:25 PM
Don't know what the likelyhood of signing Rashford and Asensio is but we should pull out all the stops for the pair of them
Asensio seems good by himself, but when both of them are on it, it's something special.
Post by: Villan For Life on March 12, 2025, 09:23:31 PM
Post by: paul_e on March 12, 2025, 09:23:34 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 12, 2025, 09:23:39 PM
Post by: brontebilly on March 12, 2025, 09:23:40 PM
Well done Maatsen, he's had a good game.
Agreed, big call to bring him in but has played well.
Can run changes now - Tielemans, Mings off etc
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on March 12, 2025, 09:23:45 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:23:55 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:23:58 PM
Post by: Hopadop on March 12, 2025, 09:24:23 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 09:24:35 PM
5-1 up against 10 men, worrying.
My sphincter hasn't been this relaxed since that night in Shoreditch with the muscle relaxant.
Update: it's now flapping like the Royal Standard in a stiff breeze.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:24:40 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:24:51 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 09:24:59 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 09:25:12 PM
Get them whilst they are hot.
One
https://x.com/tekkersfoot/status/1899931336804049077
Two
https://x.com/tekkersfoot/status/1899933026311983369
Three
https://x.com/tekkersfoot/status/1899934112745742489
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:25:23 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:25:47 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 09:25:55 PM
Post by: BoVillan esq on March 12, 2025, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:26:14 PM
Great to see him back
Good subs
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 12, 2025, 09:26:18 PM
I’ll give up now lol.
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 09:26:44 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:26:56 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:27:05 PM
Who is a booking risk?
Digne, Kamara, Rashford and Disasi, I think.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 09:27:42 PM
Post by: Stu on March 12, 2025, 09:27:55 PM
I suspect Unai's less bothered about that first-half than many on here.
I think the man might be onto something
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 09:28:30 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 12, 2025, 09:29:09 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:29:59 PM
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:31:05 PM
Post by: nigel on March 12, 2025, 09:31:32 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 09:31:35 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:31:47 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 09:33:12 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:33:50 PM
Somehow we’ve got to try and keep Rashford and Asensio
Winning the European Cup would probably help 😊
Post by: paul_e on March 12, 2025, 09:34:09 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:36:01 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:37:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/b7pOX75.jpeg)
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 09:40:21 PM
If you watch Asensio when we're building up he just floats around in a pocket of space, always available for a pass. He's just so smart and it is why he's scoring so many goals.
Yep, he's constantly looking to make something happen.
I haven't had a crush this big since Kylie in 1989.
Post by: Hopadop on March 12, 2025, 09:40:35 PM
God I hope we sign Asensio permanently
He needs wrapping in cotton wool. It's written in the stars he'll sink PSG.
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:41:27 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 09:42:02 PM
God I hope we sign Asensio permanently
He needs wrapping in cotton wool. It's written in the stars he'll sink PSG.
He is going to do what Courtois did for Athletico to Chelsea in 2014.
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 09:42:31 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:44:46 PM
Maybe moving that liverpool game wasnt so bad
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:45:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:46:40 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:46:44 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 09:47:29 PM
The best part is we get a nice long rest for preston game after this
Maybe moving that liverpool game wasnt so bad
The problem was by the time we played Palace it had caught up with us. We had a comparatively easy cup draw and extra day's rest prior to this away tie.
However we could have full squad by the time we play the next 9 games in 28 days.
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on March 12, 2025, 09:47:41 PM
Post by: SamTheMouse on March 12, 2025, 09:48:32 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 12, 2025, 09:49:09 PM
Post by: AV84 on March 12, 2025, 09:49:36 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:49:43 PM
The best part is we get a nice long rest for preston game after this
Maybe moving that liverpool game wasnt so bad
The problem was by the time we played Palace it had caught up with us. We had a comparatively easy cup draw and extra day's rest prior to this away tie.
However we could have full squad by the time we play the next 9 games in 28 days.
Would be great if we have everyone back. I mean uts only barkley missing and he isnt getting into this current side. So we are literally at full strength now. Dont forget we also have malen and garcia to use in league so things looking great
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 12, 2025, 09:50:03 PM
Post by: Keeno on March 12, 2025, 09:50:35 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 12, 2025, 09:50:54 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 09:51:02 PM
Is everyone match fit now?
Just Barkley.
Post by: Legion on March 12, 2025, 09:51:14 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 12, 2025, 09:51:16 PM
Is everyone match fit now?
Only barkley injured mate
Post by: Holy Trinity on March 12, 2025, 09:53:40 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 09:56:11 PM
Come on Athletico ko real and arsenal and we are winning the lot
#unless Saka is fully fit I think Arse are sunk next round
Post by: Somniloquism on March 12, 2025, 10:07:37 PM
Come on Athletico ko real and arsenal and we are winning the lot
#unless Saka is fully fit I think Arse are sunk next round
They are playing home first leg and miss Sterling for it because he got booked in the 93rd minute of a dead rubber match.