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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on May 15, 2026, 10:07:52 PM

Title: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 15, 2026, 10:07:52 PM
Istanbul, Weds 20th, 8pm ko.

4-0.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 15, 2026, 10:09:38 PM
Win it please.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on May 15, 2026, 10:12:49 PM
We can win. We should win. We need to play really well.

If we do this with the right focus then we will.

Mr David Woodhall always said (I paraphrase) that v Leeds in 1996 we turned up, sparred with them, and beat them. And looked like we belonged.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on May 15, 2026, 10:14:36 PM
Ollie to win it so we can shamelessly steal Man Utd's Solskjær song.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 15, 2026, 10:23:17 PM
We've got all the tools to do it. 2-0 to the Villa, and tears will flow.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on May 15, 2026, 10:28:58 PM
It feels like this squad will be broke up in the next year or two. SJM and Mings lifting that trophy would be an epic journey for them and us.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on May 15, 2026, 10:33:11 PM
We needed that win tonight - simplu for momentum.   Looks fucking turn up end this trophy drought and being it home

Pleaee villa 🙏
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: 9fingers on May 15, 2026, 10:39:19 PM
if we play like today, we win.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 15, 2026, 10:40:40 PM
We don't do trophies. I refuse to believe, that way lies bad emotions.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on May 15, 2026, 10:42:08 PM
A performance half as good as the home leg against Forest, or the 2nd half tonight and we not only win on Wednesday, we smash Freiburg by 4 or 5
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on May 15, 2026, 10:42:51 PM
So to those Bundesliga watchers on here, what do we know about Freiburg?
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on May 15, 2026, 10:48:05 PM
So to those Bundesliga watchers on here, what do we know about Freiburg?

They're not very good (by Premier League standards). They're missing their most creative player. They don't sit back, they attack and leave gaps just as Emery would want.

So 3-1 Freiburg it is.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BoVillan esq on May 15, 2026, 10:48:54 PM
This needs to be savored and considered, you have to make a judgement call as to how many goals we are going to hammer them with to get this right.   
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Stu on May 15, 2026, 10:50:02 PM
I don’t think they’re mugs who have had a one off good season. I think about 7 of their first team came through the academy and the captain has been playing for them since they were in the 4th division or something, been on an upwards trajectory for a few years. They’re currently 7th now and a long way off European qualification so this is their last chance to qualify for next season.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on May 15, 2026, 10:50:25 PM
Haven't a clue about Freiburg football wise, what they actually like
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 15, 2026, 10:50:56 PM
So to those Bundesliga watchers on here, what do we know about Freiburg?

They're not very good (by Premier League standards). They're missing their most creative player. They don't sit back, they attack and leave gaps just as Emery would want.

So 3-1 Freiburg it is.

Indeed - my fear is already rising. But, get it right and we’ll get it done.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 15, 2026, 10:51:33 PM
Who the fuck voted for Freiburg?
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: 9fingers on May 15, 2026, 10:52:21 PM
legion?
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 15, 2026, 10:52:52 PM
Who the fuck voted for Freiburg?

Who do you think?
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on May 15, 2026, 10:52:56 PM
Win please Villa, to shut the Bluenose Lines up!
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 15, 2026, 10:53:43 PM
Who the fuck voted for Freiburg?

Who do you think?

2-0 I assume?
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 15, 2026, 10:54:50 PM
I don't know, I'm frightening myself thinking about it. Gonna watch the Saw franchise to take my mind off it.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on May 15, 2026, 10:55:06 PM
My only concern is it is "away" as in not at VP. We have seen what we can do at home when the crowd is up for it. But away we don't know. Plus point is when Unai does unleash Villa, we are unplayable and there is no reason why we should be on a leash in this game as very few of the starting players will be on the pitch at Citeh.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on May 15, 2026, 10:57:35 PM
Onana back do we think? Add him to tonight's team and will we win. As long as we are not complacent.

 3 1
Watkins, Rogers, Buendia
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on May 15, 2026, 11:02:29 PM
I’ve a sneaking feeling he’ll be ok for the final for an hour.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 15, 2026, 11:03:58 PM
We are better with Onana. I hope the side we pick is the absolute best we can field.
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on May 15, 2026, 11:05:15 PM
Problem is, after tonight, we're so losing this.

Ah well. We have CL at least!
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on May 15, 2026, 11:11:30 PM
We have been the best team in this competition by a distance. Time to show it in the final. Little bit worried about likes of Cash who is running on empty. Could do with Onana getting the boots on.

We have a lot of aces, Ollie back to his best, Buendia in the best form of his career, Rogers better. And we have McGinn
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oldtimernow on May 15, 2026, 11:14:23 PM
McGinn …..enough said
Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on May 16, 2026, 12:08:47 AM
I think Onana will be back too.

Title: Re: SC Freiburg v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on May 16, 2026, 12:20:29 AM
McGinn …..enough said
This for me, absolutely sensational atm. If he is on it we will have too much for them. Rogers and Watkins amongst the goals again is a huge positive also. Watkins is playing like a man possessed, and  Little Emi in the form of his life also. 2:0 Villa
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