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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: olaftab on March 30, 2026, 12:59:12 PM

Title: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: olaftab on March 30, 2026, 12:59:12 PM: What: UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg
When: Thursday 9 April. Kick Off 20:00 BST, 21:00 CET
Where: Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, Centro tecnico Niccolò Galli, Bologna

So onto our next match that also happens to be our next European match.
Bologna have so far have had a very mixed season in Serie A. Played 30 won12 and lost12 however they have been much better in the Europa League, particularly during their impressive win against Roma, so they will present a significant challenge for us.
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2026, 01:18:28 PM: Draw, 1-1.
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 30, 2026, 01:24:54 PM: 0-2

We’re back!
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Baldy on March 30, 2026, 01:26:20 PM: Bologna 1 Astonishing Villa 2
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: eamonn on March 30, 2026, 01:34:21 PM: Longest lead-in to a match thread ever? In the word of the departed Bad English, "Tsk!".
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2026, 01:35:43 PM: Ffs, we don't have a match for ten days, there is no need for this football nonsense clogging up the forum. Some of us are trying to discuss musical theatre.
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2026, 01:42:16 PM: Quote from: cdbearsfan on Today at 01:35:43 PM
Ffs, we don't have a match for ten days, there is no need for this football nonsense clogging up the forum. Some of us are trying to discuss musical theatre.

Why not combine the two? Did you know that the wonderful terrace anthem You'll Never Walk Alone is a show tune from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel?
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2026, 01:43:07 PM: Sadly, I did.
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2026, 01:44:23 PM: Quote from: cdbearsfan on Today at 01:43:07 PM
Sadly, I did.

Of course, I think nearly everyone does.
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 30, 2026, 02:04:44 PM: Quote from: Brazilian Villain on Today at 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: cdbearsfan on Today at 01:35:43 PM
Ffs, we don't have a match for ten days, there is no need for this football nonsense clogging up the forum. Some of us are trying to discuss musical theatre.

Why not combine the two? Did you know that the wonderful terrace anthem You'll Never Walk Alone is a show tune from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel?

I never understood why Liverpool adopted their anthem from that film. What’s the link? The film was from 1956 when they were firmly entrenched in the 2nd division I think?
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: Pete3206 on March 30, 2026, 02:05:04 PM: 1-1
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 30, 2026, 02:08:16 PM: Quote from: Brend'Watkins on Today at 02:04:44 PM
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on Today at 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: cdbearsfan on Today at 01:35:43 PM
Ffs, we don't have a match for ten days, there is no need for this football nonsense clogging up the forum. Some of us are trying to discuss musical theatre.

Why not combine the two? Did you know that the wonderful terrace anthem You'll Never Walk Alone is a show tune from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel?

I never understood why Liverpool adopted their anthem from that film. What’s the link? The film was from 1956 when they were firmly entrenched in the 2nd division I think?

Gerry & the Pacemakers.
Title: Re: Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 30, 2026, 02:09:52 PM: Win the game Villa, and no injuries.