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Title: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 09, 2011, 07:38:19 PM: 0-2 Away win.

Reo-Coker 16
Albrighton 33
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on January 09, 2011, 07:40:57 PM: 1-1 Gabby
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on January 09, 2011, 07:43:30 PM: 0-1 Hleb
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 09, 2011, 07:45:25 PM: 0-0. Neither side is going to risk too much, ten in midfield and we'll be time wasting after half an hour.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irreverent ad on January 09, 2011, 07:46:07 PM: 0-1 away win

54th min Makoun
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on January 09, 2011, 07:48:32 PM: 0-1 away win Albrighton 90+3
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on January 09, 2011, 07:48:40 PM: Mr Houllier! You have to win!

Lose it and then go 1 or 2 down to Man City...God help you.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: avfcpg on January 09, 2011, 07:53:04 PM: 1-3 Gabby x 2, Albrighton. Onwards and upwards.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Man With A Stick on January 09, 2011, 07:55:06 PM: 1-3

Albrighton, Downing, Cuellar.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 09, 2011, 07:58:07 PM: 2-3. Hleb 6, Zigic 81. Downing 2, 76, Albrighton 74.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on January 09, 2011, 08:00:52 PM: Narrow defeat
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on January 09, 2011, 08:03:31 PM: With Heskey and now Ash suspended I don't fancy this one at all. Narrow defeat.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: russon on January 09, 2011, 08:16:57 PM: bore draw 0-0, and i'll take that
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 09, 2011, 08:18:24 PM: 1-1

Downing and Jerome
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 09, 2011, 08:22:15 PM: Does anybody think Ash being out might be a blessing?

It means Gabby will definatly play upfront instead of the non scoring Ash?

Or do people think we will really miss him?

I am really looking forward to seeing Super Marc make his Derby debut!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 09, 2011, 08:25:18 PM: Friedel
Walker - Cuellar - Dunne - Clark
Petrov - NRC
Albrighton - Bannan - Downing
Agbonlahor
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Gazza1982 on January 09, 2011, 08:25:54 PM: A draw would be acceptable but I worry about this one, we need a goalscorer above all else, we just dont have one.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 09, 2011, 08:27:47 PM: If I hadn't already predicted a scoreless draw I'd go for Gabby scoring, he loves playing that lot.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on January 09, 2011, 09:00:54 PM: Can't see anything but a defeat. No chance of Delph being fit?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 09, 2011, 09:06:59 PM: 1-1.

I predicted at the start of the season we'd draw both league games against them and lose there in the cup when that draw was made so 2/3 sadly right.

You can sure as hell be sure Houllier will go defensive in this.

If he did it at VP against them when he was still relatively new in the job and we were still in the top half by playing Clark, NRC and Sidwell as the midfield three, he'll certainly do it with his job on the line now.

I honestly think we'll sack him if we lose this one.

Front three picks itself really, Downing and Albrighton either side of Gabby, central trio of Petrov, NRC and maybe Hogg.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 09, 2011, 09:28:05 PM: 2 - 0 defeat,

Blose will be more motivated and organised.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 09, 2011, 09:33:05 PM: We better win after they played dire and still beat us in the cup. Play the same way again and counter there unambitious tactics, take our chances and hopefully we win this time round.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 09, 2011, 09:51:09 PM: Win and the march for 4th is on.
Come on, let's pretend it's January from the past two years!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on January 09, 2011, 09:57:06 PM: think it will be a narrow 2-1 defeat.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on January 09, 2011, 10:00:07 PM: Sorry, but we haven't got the stomach for this. 1-0.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on January 09, 2011, 10:04:35 PM: A not very easy on the eye goalless draw
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on January 09, 2011, 10:05:48 PM: I voted for Villa victory. ;D
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Left Side on January 09, 2011, 10:13:14 PM: 0-0 Bore draw
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lsvilla on January 09, 2011, 10:17:12 PM: having Albrighton available for this one is a big plus - we missed him in both the previous games and he should make Carr / Ridgewell look like the mugs they are - backing us to win. Would love yesterday at Sheff U to have been Houlliers version of Notts Forest away in the third round for Fergie - if not for 20 years then at least 3 or 4 to to ship out the overpaid and under-delivering moaners and stamp his mark before Cowans / McAllister take the reins up
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 09, 2011, 11:11:41 PM: This game is bigger in many ways than the LC QF. They have a big game in the semi on tuesday which i hope West Ham give them a right battle and beat them of course. Losing this one dosent bare thinking about.
I predict a draw and wil take that. 2-2
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dan England on January 09, 2011, 11:29:13 PM: With the current squad a draw. With a central midfield addition (please Makoun) we might just nick it!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on January 09, 2011, 11:44:03 PM: Fuck it, 1,000,000-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on January 10, 2011, 12:01:15 AM: Birmingham 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on January 10, 2011, 12:24:54 AM: About as confident as Nick Clegg at the National Student Union Karaoke Competition.

I'm saying a draw, I couldn't cope with a defeat. I'm about ready to hibernate until May as it stands.

0-0
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: atomicjam on January 10, 2011, 12:25:32 AM: 2-1 Villa win. Downing and Gabby for us, some twat for them.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: madirishvillain on January 10, 2011, 12:42:02 AM: i really fear for us in this one

i just cant see us winning this at all

even though we won yesterday, i thought we were lucky to get away with playing pires and dunne is still struggling for any sort of form

3-0 to them

:'(
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 10, 2011, 06:07:06 AM: Houllier are you listening,
to this song we are singing,
with Walker on song,
And Albrighton along,
you will be walking in the Villa wonderland !!!!

0-2 Albrighton Gabby
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: boboonthecorner on January 10, 2011, 07:39:00 AM: Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 10, 2011, 06:07:06 AM
Houllier are you listening,
to this song we are singing,
with Walker on song,
And Albrighton along,
you will be walking in the Villa wonderland !!!!

0-2 Albrighton Gabby

We'll need more than an on loan Spurs fullback for this. I'd gladly take a defeat if it promised safety....... 3-1 to the Blues. We need players in now Monsieur Houllier!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 10, 2011, 07:44:05 AM: 1-1 Albrighton.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on January 10, 2011, 08:12:32 AM: 0-1 away win
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VillaZogmariner on January 10, 2011, 08:15:07 AM: I don't care how it happens, what score or who it is that scores the goals. All I care about is an away win.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Kingthing on January 10, 2011, 08:18:30 AM: I dreamt last night we won 3-2 and we were away.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lambert and Payne on January 10, 2011, 08:33:59 AM: Blose 1-2 Villa
Pleb Gabby (2)

Ash and Heskey out is a blessing, Marc and Downing tearing up the wings, and Gabby looks like a world class player against this lot. Were better than them and we'll show it
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: *shellac* on January 10, 2011, 08:58:09 AM: Another 0-0 draw.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 10, 2011, 09:05:10 AM: Blues haven't had to face Albrighton yet so I think we'll get some success there. Gabby will as he always does will undoubtedly score and I fancy Downing to nick one too. 3 - 1 to the Villa, quite confident.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 10, 2011, 09:08:00 AM: I think we'll win this. I wasn't confident last time but I think we'll go there fired up. This is a massive game.

1-2.

Gabby & Albrighton.

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Dunne Clark
Albrighton Bannan Petrov NRC Downing
Agbonlahor
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on January 10, 2011, 09:25:28 AM: Villa 1 Small Heath 0 Gabby.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mr Diggles on January 10, 2011, 09:37:29 AM: I've a sneaky suspicion we'll win, blowing away all the recent negative feeling around the club (for a day at least).
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Concrete John on January 10, 2011, 09:39:52 AM: Went for a draw.

Blues have won their last two games, but basically it's still two relatively poor teams scrapping for points in a local derby. Crap 0-0, which wouldn't be the end of the world for us.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa1 on January 10, 2011, 09:45:44 AM: Draw.

0 - 0 or 1 - 1.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdward on January 10, 2011, 09:46:04 AM: We really need our defence to tighten up on set pieces. If i was playing against us i would pepper long shots into the box for Zigic to knock down for Jerome, and just wait for Dunne and Collins to drop one of their usual clangers which will result in a goal for them, having said that Gabby loves this game.
If we can keep our concentration and not give away too many silly free kicks and corners we should be OK, if not we will lose.
Not confident so 1-1.
Gabby and Jerome
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: midgeavfc on January 10, 2011, 10:01:46 AM: Quote from: Shrek on January 09, 2011, 08:22:15 PM
Does anybody think Ash being out might be a blessing?

It means Gabby will definatly play upfront instead of the non scoring Ash?

Or do people think we will really miss him?

I am really looking forward to seeing Super Marc make his Derby debut!

As good as Ashley Young is, this role they seem determined to enforce on us creates an imbalance in the side.
Play wingers on the wing and on the correct wing!! If anyone was to move I would play downing in a more central role as he has a better range of passing.

0-1 Villa Agbonlahor 94th minute
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mj on January 10, 2011, 10:08:07 AM: If we can keep 11 players on the pitch - and error free - for 90 minutes then we could get a positive result from this.

Gone for a draw, but am holding out hope of sneaking it.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ger Regan on January 10, 2011, 10:15:40 AM: Can't see past a draw myself. Finger's crossed for the win though.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 10, 2011, 10:55:24 AM: I can't see where the goals will come from or that our defence will stay tight

0-3 defeat
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on January 10, 2011, 10:57:58 AM: Yes a defeat is the most likely outcome but may have the positive impact of ousting GH. Unless SHA surprise us nad get relegated as well, this could be our last city derby for a few years.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Concrete John on January 10, 2011, 11:06:21 AM: Team I'd Like to see:-

Big Brad

Walker
Cuellar
Dunne
Clark

NRC
Petrov

Albrighton
Delph
Downing

Gabby
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: austin on January 10, 2011, 11:33:35 AM: 4-4 draw

and no crowd trouble at all. In fact we walk to the ground together hand in hand and then have a wander to the clements afterwards for a post match drink and sing song.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on January 10, 2011, 11:39:27 AM: 3-1 Villa win. Gabby to put us infronmt, a tosser for that lot and a brace from Albrighton in the last ten minutes, folled by great birthday celebrations in St Austell for the wife!!! COME ON YOU VILLA BOYS.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on January 10, 2011, 11:43:53 AM: A point i'd forgotten of course is that at least with Walker in we can 'rest' Collins, it seemes to help the fat man. And if we are lucky enough (lol) to have signed Bridge on loan maybe Clark to replace NRC in CM? Let Petrov move further forward, his passing seems to be a little more competent since his return and the attacking players could do with several hundred chances to find the net.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 10, 2011, 01:25:07 PM: If we win I think our fans should invade the pitch.

:D 8) ;)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 10, 2011, 01:33:50 PM: Don't forget your distress flares
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on January 10, 2011, 01:35:22 PM: we were the better team last time, and they got a jammy spawny goal to send them into hysterics,

Villa win this time 2 nill
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 10, 2011, 01:37:40 PM: I think a draw is the best we can hope for. It won't be pretty.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa_cads on January 10, 2011, 01:56:11 PM: Lets be optimistic. I'm going for a Villa win (mainly because I cant deal with the thought of losing to them and being in the relegation zone).

0-2 Albrighton 12 min, Gabby 89 min. Blues missed penalty 82 min with a straight red for Coker.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tom jennings IV on January 10, 2011, 02:16:07 PM: A win here would be a great result for all the wrong reasons as well as the usual right ones. They'll definitely try to drag us down to their level on the pitch but I genuinely think our class will shine through, unfortunately we won't convert this into goals and go down 1-0.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on January 10, 2011, 02:32:45 PM: Quote from: TonyD on January 10, 2011, 01:37:40 PM
I think a draw is the best we can hope for. It won't be pretty.

Sadly, I would be quite happy with a dire 0-0 and no further collateral damage.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 10, 2011, 02:54:34 PM: We totally outplayed them last time and lost. So no problem being under the cosh and beat them 0-2 Gabby Albrighton ......
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 10, 2011, 02:56:51 PM: How can a draw against Blose be the best we can hope for?

Jesus Sweep picking Christ. I know times are a bit tough right now but, really? A draw? You cant imagine us... oh I dont know, winning say? Not even a flukey goal or something?

Stop.the.blood.clart.maudlin.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 10, 2011, 02:57:31 PM: Have we sold our 1500?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on January 10, 2011, 03:05:28 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 10, 2011, 02:57:31 PM
Have we sold our 1500?
Showing as sold out on the OS. I'll be down the pub for this one
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 10, 2011, 03:21:27 PM: Quote from: Mazrim on January 10, 2011, 02:56:51 PM
Stop.the.blood.clart.maudlin.
Dot Com?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on January 10, 2011, 03:52:31 PM: we are going to win this one(I hope)
GH cannot afford to let them get the better of us
All the players(exept for the new ones) will know how much this means-they've had a good run against SHA and surely felt the backlash of the cup defeat when out and about in the 'real world'(not gold plated cuckoo land-I'm looking at you Stephen Ireland!)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 10, 2011, 04:44:59 PM: We are due a win over you in the league, i think you have won on your last 3 prem visits.......blues to win and to put the final nail in the g.h. coffin im afraid chaps.....2-0 or 3-1 blues......derbyshire and bentley to score.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 10, 2011, 05:43:26 PM: Blues score 3?! Get real, you will sit back at home and try too hit us on the counter, but you wont get a jammy deflection this time, but Marc Albrighton is going to rip Ridgewell a new one.

Villa win 2 nil
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 10, 2011, 05:46:37 PM: Albrighton does seem to quickly becoming the real deal. Just need to stop making silly mistakes. Is he a Villa supporter?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on January 10, 2011, 05:56:19 PM: In addition to being a player for the club, Albrighton has also been a supporter of Aston Villa since a young age. He has named former Villa players David Ginola and Benito Carbone as two of his footballing role models.,[16] along with England legend David Beckham

from wiki
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BILL DE VALL on January 10, 2011, 05:58:31 PM: it's a good job he has a higher workrate than his Villa heroes!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 10, 2011, 06:36:17 PM: Quote from: TonyD on January 10, 2011, 05:46:37 PM
Albrighton does seem to quickly becoming the real deal. Just need to stop making silly mistakes. Is he a Villa supporter?
hes a nose (so he should be the size of his conk)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 10, 2011, 06:41:33 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 10, 2011, 06:36:17 PM
Quote from: TonyD on January 10, 2011, 05:46:37 PM
Albrighton does seem to quickly becoming the real deal. Just need to stop making silly mistakes. Is he a Villa supporter?
hes a nose (so he should be the size of his conk)

He's a Villa fan.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 10, 2011, 06:45:35 PM: He's a Villa player, that's all I care about.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 10, 2011, 06:59:46 PM: Albrighton is Villa through and through
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 10, 2011, 07:35:50 PM: Quote from: JJ-AV on January 10, 2011, 06:59:46 PM
Albrighton is Villa through and through
same as craig gardener then?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 10, 2011, 07:37:05 PM: Nope, he's a blues fan. As is his brother, Gary.

Albrighton is a Villa fan and former Holte End season ticket holder.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 10, 2011, 07:37:34 PM: That's Craig Gardner. Yes, Albrighton is a born and bred Villa fan.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 10, 2011, 07:37:52 PM: Albrighton will murder the shite.

0-3 Villa.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 10, 2011, 07:48:43 PM: Quote from: Ads on January 10, 2011, 07:37:52 PM
Albrighton will murder the shite.

0-3 Villa.

I do think we'll be up for this one against those inbred cnuts.

Why are their fans so neanderthal ? - it could be Carl Chinn's next project this.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on January 10, 2011, 08:19:58 PM: Got this from a mate that apparently you get a free ticket for Sunday if you spend £30 in their club shop!!!

Small time just doesn't do it justice.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 10, 2011, 08:20:32 PM: Correct.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on January 10, 2011, 08:35:43 PM: I think we'll lose by one goal but Im looking forward to Albrighton terrorizing Ridgewell
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 10, 2011, 08:43:22 PM: Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on January 10, 2011, 08:35:43 PM
I think we'll lose by one goal but Im looking forward to Albrighton terrorizing Ridgewell
Ridgewell aint put a foot wrong for the last 12/15 months, fact!turned into a very good left back plus hes got a knack of popping up with the odd goal.....anyway we got a bigger game to play before villa on sunday.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karl Bridges on January 10, 2011, 08:53:52 PM: I hope we don't get the backlash of Blues getting mullered by Wet Spam.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 10, 2011, 10:12:06 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 10, 2011, 08:43:22 PM
Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on January 10, 2011, 08:35:43 PM
I think we'll lose by one goal but Im looking forward to Albrighton terrorizing Ridgewell
Ridgewell aint put a foot wrong for the last 12/15 months, fact!turned into a very good left back plus hes got a knack of popping up with the odd goal.....anyway we got a bigger game to play before villa on sunday.....

Claret and Blue could be a serious part of your very limited history in the next 10 days. Ridgewell has not put a foot wrong in 12/15 months ? You might want to check the Arsenal game out geezer Ha ..........
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 07:01:34 AM: Albrighton has spoken before about watching Villa as a kid and always supporting the club, so think you are barking up the wrong tree there Sheldon.

Gary Gardner has been confirmed as a villa fan by a few as well. Not that it really matters all that much, after all Craig was a boyhood Villa until Blues came in for him, and suddenly well... he sold his soul to the devil.

In terms of allegiances though, just look at the Everton supporting Liverpool players over the years that have been sensation for Liverpool.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 11, 2011, 09:56:25 AM: We have a far, far better squad than they have but our superior skill only comes into effect after we have stood up to the fight.

My heart says we will win 1-0. My head says don't think about it, just wait and see.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 11, 2011, 10:07:41 AM: Quote from: Shrek on January 09, 2011, 08:22:15 PM
Does anybody think Ash being out might be a blessing?

I am really looking forward to seeing Super Marc make his Derby debut!

Yes and so am I. Predicted a win which is far more positive than I've been last couple of months. Mind you, I thought we'd win the cup one as well
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on January 11, 2011, 12:10:45 PM: Carew, Delph, Ireland, Salifou, Warnock, Davies, Beye and L Young haven't featured for the first team for a few weeks (or more) now and I was surprised none were in the reserve squad last night. Are all unavailable through injury or are some on the verge of leaving. Any one got any ideas.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 11, 2011, 12:55:55 PM: Quote from: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 07:01:34 AM
Gary Gardner has been confirmed as a villa fan by a few as well. Not that it really matters all that much, after all Craig was a boyhood Villa until Blues came in for him, and suddenly well... he sold his soul to the devil.

I know his cousin, he's not, he's a nose - they all are.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 11, 2011, 12:57:55 PM: Who's going to play LB given Clark will no doubt be saved for the specialist defensive midfield role Houllier loves against SHA.

Warnock?!!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 11, 2011, 01:05:29 PM: They play horrible ale house football out of design.

We play something which sometimes looks like that out of disorganisation.

In the LC match we absolutely played them off the park.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Greg N'Ash on January 11, 2011, 01:09:35 PM: think we'll raise our game and do them. of course if the defence decides to go walk about again then forget it.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: glasses on January 11, 2011, 01:18:12 PM: My team would be

Friedel
Walker Cuellar Dunne Warnock
Petrov NRC
Albrighton Ireland Downing
Agbonlahor

Id like to see Ireland given a shot with a strong midfield pair behind him. He has class in there somewher, even if he is a bit of a tool. If not him, I think Bannan could be the link man. I wanted to see him there for half an hour on Saturday, but no such luck.

Maybe give Carew a chance to bag a few before he heads to Smethwick?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 11, 2011, 01:19:04 PM: I've read If they spend £35 in the club shop, then they get a free ticket for sunday.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 11, 2011, 01:27:00 PM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on January 11, 2011, 01:19:04 PM
I've read If they spend £35 in the club shop, then they get a free ticket for sunday.

Big Club or what
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on January 11, 2011, 01:55:48 PM: I had a dream we won 5-2 last night.

Would be nice.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:36:43 PM: Quote from: JJ-AV on January 11, 2011, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 07:01:34 AM
Gary Gardner has been confirmed as a villa fan by a few as well. Not that it really matters all that much, after all Craig was a boyhood Villa until Blues came in for him, and suddenly well... he sold his soul to the devil.

I know his cousin, he's not, he's a nose - they all are.
Not long now till gary comes home now then......the whole clan is blues....... :D
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on January 11, 2011, 03:38:41 PM: Why is it that every time I even contemplate this game I have The Doors playing 'This Is the End' in my head?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:49:22 PM: Will there be a trashing of the bogs episode this coming sunday??also i would like to know that if your going to do it,will "some brain of britian villa supporter"be posting it on youtube.....i look forward to seeing you sunday morning with the rest of your badly dressed chums..... 8)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 11, 2011, 03:49:48 PM: Paul Scholes has attended Oldham matches for as long as he's played, he was never daft enough to shorten his top flight career by going to play for them and I hope that Gary is just as wise.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 11, 2011, 03:53:30 PM: 'Badly dressed eh?'

(http://robosvillablog.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/p1010033.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:57:24 PM: Could someone post a pic of wolfie up because the blues fan is a styler compaired to wolfie.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 11, 2011, 04:00:19 PM: He's smartened himself up no end, got a bird (ish) and all sorts.

To be fair to your lot at least a lot of them were wearing balaclavas at the last game to save scaring the kids.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 11, 2011, 04:01:38 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:49:22 PM
Will there be a trashing of the bogs episode this coming sunday??also i would like to know that if your going to do it,will "some brain of britian villa supporter"be posting it on youtube.....i look forward to seeing you sunday morning with the rest of your badly dressed chums..... 8)

You're not the brain of britian are you?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 11, 2011, 04:01:50 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:57:24 PM
Could someone post a pic of wolfie up because the blues fan is a styler compaired to wolfie.....

Wolfie who also frequents the Bloos?
How's your Burberry wardrobe Sheldon? And why couldn't you sell out for a Cup Semi-Final tonight? It's not as if the Trophy cabinet is full now is it?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 04:06:01 PM: Quote from: PeterWithe on January 11, 2011, 04:00:19 PM
He's smartened himself up no end, got a bird (ish) and all sorts.

To be fair to your lot at least a lot of them were wearing balaclavas at the last game to save scaring the kids.
omg wolfie has got a bird......there is hope out there for everyone......he came to blackburn with us once plus i seen him at other away games....one game at wolves he was just holding up a rubber chicken all through the game....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 11, 2011, 04:10:53 PM: Did he ask your dad before taking her out?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Damo70 on January 11, 2011, 04:18:08 PM: Tonights result could have a big influence on Sundays game. If they win the fans and team will be buzzing, even a draw will do their confidence good. If they lose by two or more I think they will be pretty flat.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on January 11, 2011, 04:22:23 PM: Are people convinced that sheldon nose is a blues fan ? He or she seems to spend an awful lot of time on a site meant for Villa fans. Maybe he or she is a wanna be Villa fan ?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdward on January 11, 2011, 04:48:14 PM: Quote from: b23 on January 11, 2011, 04:22:23 PM
Are people convinced that sheldon nose is a blues fan ? He or she seems to spend an awful lot of time on a site meant for Villa fans. Maybe he or she is a wanna be Villa fan ?

To be fair, he can string words together to make sentence, so i suppose he is seen as an outcast on the normal B-lose forums. He still talks sh*te though!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 11, 2011, 05:33:34 PM: Badly dressed you say?

(http://uefa-cup-bets.com/images/fans/birmingham_city_fans.jpg)

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00696/sport-graphics-2008_696556a.jpg)

And a Blues League Cup thread could hardly be allowed to pass without:

(http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1190000/images/_1190046_francis300.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 11, 2011, 06:35:53 PM: Agent Ridgewell! My favourite ex-Villa player... he's so shit!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 11, 2011, 06:53:48 PM: Sheldon,

Have you spent your £35 at the club shop?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 11, 2011, 07:27:13 PM: You'd struggle to find ways of spending £35 in that hovel surely?

What would cost £35.....................a pair of copper plated bollocks on a chain maybe?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Man With A Stick on January 11, 2011, 08:28:33 PM: Quote from: Jon Crofts on January 11, 2011, 07:27:13 PM
You'd struggle to find ways of spending £35 in that hovel surely?

Bid for Nikola Zigic perhaps?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: big 1st serve on January 11, 2011, 08:41:24 PM: Nice bit on Midlands Today, seeing off their 13 coaches to the Semi -Final !!

1-2 Walker, Gabby, for us
Some embarrasing oik in a stained vest for them
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 11, 2011, 10:14:59 PM: They will be seeing claret and blue in there nightmares this time next week .............
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 11, 2011, 10:24:02 PM: They pump the ball up in the air a lot; they use this modem day football ploy I noticed against West ham tonight.

Their right back is still one of the most odious arseholes in the game also.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MELIKEVILLA on January 11, 2011, 10:55:34 PM: given that they managed to lose to 10 men and Foster did a very decent impression of Carson for the second West Ham goal, I am now worried that Small Heath may have used up a large quota of this week's crapness and bad luck to boot - can see them sneaking it against the run of play. Either way, as S-H are involved, it's probably best watched on ceefax, they do seem somehow to make any game cack.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on January 11, 2011, 11:04:06 PM: Quote from: TimTheVillain on January 11, 2011, 10:24:02 PM
Their right back is still one of the most odious arseholes in the game also.

I heard they shaved an ape.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 11, 2011, 11:04:54 PM: Quote from: Damo70 on January 11, 2011, 04:18:08 PM
Tonights result could have a big influence on Sundays game.
True, the knuckledraggers will have difficulty choosing which game to see. Their cup final or a semi-final.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 11, 2011, 11:08:47 PM: Quote from: phantom limb on January 11, 2011, 11:04:06 PM
Quote from: TimTheVillain on January 11, 2011, 10:24:02 PM
Their right back is still one of the most odious arseholes in the game also.

I heard they shaved an ape.
I'm not just saying this because Carr is a small heath player, but he really does look like a neanderthal. Always has an angry looking expression on his neanderthal-looking face.

We really should beat this rabble on Sunday, but I fear we'll concede in the final 10 mins yet again because we are suffering pyschologically in those important last few mins.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 11, 2011, 11:25:28 PM: Quote from: The Situation on January 11, 2011, 11:08:47 PM
Quote from: phantom limb on January 11, 2011, 11:04:06 PM
Quote from: TimTheVillain on January 11, 2011, 10:24:02 PM
Their right back is still one of the most odious arseholes in the game also.

I heard they shaved an ape.
I'm not just saying this because Carr is a small heath player, but he really does look like a neanderthal. Always has an angry looking expression on his neanderthal-looking face.

We really should beat this rabble on Sunday, but I fear we'll concede in the final 10 mins yet again because we are suffering pyschologically in those important last few mins.

Absolutely, if he went on all fours, he wouldn't look out of place - in fact, I'm surprised he evolved to walk on two legs.

Re. Sunday, new game - keep the ball on the ground, play Gabby / Downing / Albrighton and if they're on song, we can definitely do them.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 11:30:31 PM: Best result possible for us I think tonight. They now have to be all out on Wednesday to get through, will be keen to avoid injuries etc. Think we will nick it by the odd goal.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 11, 2011, 11:32:26 PM: Quote from: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 11:30:31 PM
Best result possible for us I think tonight. They now have to be all out on Wednesday to get through, will be keen to avoid injuries etc. Think we will nick it by the odd goal.

Think there 's another week until the second leg.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 11:33:31 PM: Is there? Curse the nose season ticket holder at work who said it was next week!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villajk on January 11, 2011, 11:38:54 PM: I'm sure they said the second leg was on the 26th January.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 11, 2011, 11:45:40 PM: we out played them in the LC QF, as West Ham showed tonight out playing them is not difficult. we will create more chances than them again not difficult, its just a matter of taking them-
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 11, 2011, 11:55:07 PM: Quote from: hawkeye on January 11, 2011, 11:45:40 PM
we out played them in the LC QF

Yep

Quote from: hawkeye on January 11, 2011, 11:45:40 PM
as West Ham showed tonight out playing them is not difficult.

Nope.

Quote from: hawkeye on January 11, 2011, 11:45:40 PM
we will create more chances than them

Yep

Quote from: hawkeye on January 11, 2011, 11:45:40 PM
again not difficult

Nope

Quote from: hawkeye on January 11, 2011, 11:45:40 PM
its just a matter of taking them

Ah, shit.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: davevillan on January 12, 2011, 12:16:00 AM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:36:43 PM
Quote from: JJ-AV on January 11, 2011, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 07:01:34 AM
Gary Gardner has been confirmed as a villa fan by a few as well. Not that it really matters all that much, after all Craig was a boyhood Villa until Blues came in for him, and suddenly well... he sold his soul to the devil.

I know his cousin, he's not, he's a nose - they all are.
Not long now till gary comes home now then......the whole clan is blues....... :D

I thought Gary was Villa, thats what ive been told from other sources??
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: midnite on January 12, 2011, 12:29:53 AM: Yeah I've heard the same dave. From someone who knows the brothers quite well. If I'm honest though I'm not bothered as long as he plays his heart out for the villa every time he put that claret and blue shirt on
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 12, 2011, 07:23:33 AM: Carragher was an everton fan, so was fowler. Really doesn't matter to me.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Warren Aspinall on January 12, 2011, 07:34:37 AM: Quote from: Matt Collins on January 12, 2011, 07:23:33 AM
Carragher was an everton fan, so was fowler. Really doesn't matter to me.

And Gerrard
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 12, 2011, 07:37:09 AM: (http://www.johndavies.org/pic-gerrard_everton.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 12, 2011, 08:14:53 AM: That was for the benefit of his dirty uncle apparently...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: garyshawsknee on January 12, 2011, 08:38:31 AM: Quote from: BILL DE VALL on January 10, 2011, 05:56:19 PM
In addition to being a player for the club, Albrighton has also been a supporter of Aston Villa since a young age. He has named former Villa players David Ginola and Benito Carbone as two of his footballing role models.,[16] along with England legend David Beckham

from wiki

As my hereos were Gary Shaw and Mark Walters that makes me feel old!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pav on January 12, 2011, 08:43:05 AM: Mine were morley, shaw , ......then walters,
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 09:36:25 AM: Just got a ticket, there is a few left if anyone wants one! And extra 250 went on sale at 9
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 12, 2011, 12:54:59 PM: Quote from: davevillan on January 12, 2011, 12:16:00 AM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:36:43 PM
Quote from: JJ-AV on January 11, 2011, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 07:01:34 AM
Gary Gardner has been confirmed as a villa fan by a few as well. Not that it really matters all that much, after all Craig was a boyhood Villa until Blues came in for him, and suddenly well... he sold his soul to the devil.

I know his cousin, he's not, he's a nose - they all are.
Not long now till gary comes home now then......the whole clan is blues....... :D

I thought Gary was Villa, thats what ive been told from other sources??

Craig apparently didn't really like football as a kid, Gary did. They're both noses and all of their immediate family are.

It doesn't bother me in the slightest tbh, not something I'd even care about.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 12, 2011, 12:57:37 PM: Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 09:36:25 AM
Just got a ticket, there is a few left if anyone wants one! And extra 250 went on sale at 9

Who were they on sale to today?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: glasses on January 12, 2011, 01:20:37 PM: Quote from: levico on January 11, 2011, 03:38:41 PM
Why is it that every time I even contemplate this game I have The Doors playing 'This Is the End' in my head?
Perhaps its the inbreeding of the Noses? That live performance 'Mother, I want to F**k you'
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OsianRetro on January 12, 2011, 01:38:18 PM: I got my ticket the other day but no information was given about the best way of getting to St Andrews without being killed. I haven't been before but assumed that most people would travel by bus from Villa Park. Can anyone tell me if there are any buses or what the best alternative might be?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 12, 2011, 02:06:34 PM: Quote from: OsianRetro on January 12, 2011, 01:38:18 PM
I got my ticket the other day but no information was given about the best way of getting to St Andrews without being killed. I haven't been before but assumed that most people would travel by bus from Villa Park. Can anyone tell me if there are any buses or what the best alternative might be?

A lot of over-dramatic nonsense is talked about this game. Your best bet, assuming you're coming from the city centre, is to get a cab. On the way back, turn right out of the ground and keep walking.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on January 12, 2011, 02:57:04 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 12, 2011, 02:06:34 PM
A lot of over-dramatic nonsense is talked about this game. Your best bet, assuming you're coming from the city centre, is to get a cab. On the way back, turn right out of the ground and keep walking.

Keep walking quickly.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 12, 2011, 03:50:53 PM: Quote from: Chris Jameson on January 12, 2011, 02:57:04 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 12, 2011, 02:06:34 PM
A lot of over-dramatic nonsense is talked about this game. Your best bet, assuming you're coming from the city centre, is to get a cab. On the way back, turn right out of the ground and keep walking.

Keep walking quickly.
Try not to make it look like a John Inman mince though.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on January 12, 2011, 03:52:15 PM: I would zig-zag
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: austin on January 12, 2011, 03:53:22 PM: I take the missus, park up by garrison lane and walk up to the ground. always wear me colours with pride and other than a few dirty looks and half hearted sotv's I have NEVER had a problem.

Mind you I am built like a gorilla, carry a baseball bat and the missus has a stanley blade just in case.

The whole thing is media hype and its just a bunch of trampy kids pretending they are hard. Football hooligans? I've had bigger shits.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 12, 2011, 04:11:48 PM: Quote from: austin on January 12, 2011, 03:53:22 PM
Mind you I am built like a gorilla, carry a baseball bat and the missus has a stanley blade just in case.
Do you go in the Scott Arms in Great Barr by any chance?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 04:34:51 PM: Why, have you see one of the fabled shits?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 12, 2011, 04:42:22 PM: Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 04:34:51 PM
Why, have you see one of the fabled shits?
So big, he had to lower it by hand.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 12, 2011, 04:55:21 PM: Scott Dann out for a month.

Ridgewell in the centre?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 05:59:14 PM: Quote from: PaulTheVillan on January 12, 2011, 04:55:21 PM
Scott Dann out for a month.

Ridgewell in the centre?
no ridgewell left back
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 12, 2011, 06:05:47 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 11, 2011, 03:36:43 PM
Quote from: JJ-AV on January 11, 2011, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 11, 2011, 07:01:34 AM
Gary Gardner has been confirmed as a villa fan by a few as well. Not that it really matters all that much, after all Craig was a boyhood Villa until Blues came in for him, and suddenly well... he sold his soul to the devil.

I know his cousin, he's not, he's a nose - they all are.
Not long now till gary comes home now then......the whole clan is blues....... :D

He'll only return 'home' if he turns out to be average. That's when we'll get rid.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM: David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 06:15:32 PM: Gary has been said to be Villa the whole time. Gary won't go anywhere near Small Heath unless he is as average as his gargoyle headed brother.

Bentley will do well for Blues though, although the way Larsson delivered the ball last night I would not drop him.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 06:16:35 PM: Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
yeh straight into the squad for sunday...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TheSandman on January 12, 2011, 06:18:16 PM: I don't care who he supports as long as he's professional and gives his all.

If he's as good as people say and meets that potential he will one day leave us for City but that will be Manchester City.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: picicata on January 12, 2011, 06:59:24 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 06:16:35 PM
Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
yeh straight into the squad for sunday...

Do you recjon he will be straight in your starting line up or sitting on the bench?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on January 12, 2011, 07:08:38 PM: I remember when Bentley broke through the ranks at Arsenal and thought he was going to be a hell of a player. He seems to have stood still though, whether that's because he's earning that much money he dose'nt care or what, but i've not been that impressed since he's early days.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nicardinho on January 12, 2011, 07:28:36 PM: The referee for the match will be Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)

Hopefully there will be a repeat of the last Birmingham derby he oversaw, as we convincingly triumphed 5-1 over Blues. It will be his 3rd Villa game, and we are yet to register a point with Clattenburg in charge this season. Birmingham are also yet to win with him in charge this season.

The assistants will be Adam Watts (yellow flag) and Scott Ledger (chequered flag). Michael Oliver will be 4th official.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 07:35:09 PM: Quote from: picicata on January 12, 2011, 06:59:24 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 06:16:35 PM
Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
yeh straight into the squad for sunday...

Do you recjon he will be straight in your starting line up or sitting on the bench?
naa dont think he will..
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 12, 2011, 07:53:51 PM: Bentley will probably play - scary :-)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM: is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villajk on January 12, 2011, 08:46:26 PM: 1,500 was the original allocation. They have given us 200 more.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 12, 2011, 08:46:37 PM: Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?

They wanted to give us even less, we argued, a compromise was reached to cut both our allocation and their numbers near us.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 12, 2011, 08:46:55 PM: The League-Cup quarter-final.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM: Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 12, 2011, 08:49:14 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

The bogs were already like that.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on January 12, 2011, 08:57:57 PM: 0-1 Gabby, the nearer to the game, the more confident i get.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on January 12, 2011, 08:59:17 PM: Quote from: manic-road on January 12, 2011, 08:57:57 PM
0-1 Gabby, the nearer to the game, the more confident i get.

Same here but I think it'll be a bit more comfortable.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:00:36 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

Did you see ours after the league game? Or the thousands of your fans trying to get at the Villa end at your place? If you are going to try and lay the blame have a closer look at your own lot over many years before ours mate.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 09:07:40 PM: thats a bloody shame, these games need an away following whether its Villa Park or the Sty. Soon it will be home fans only, who for christ sake wants that.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2011, 09:09:37 PM: Quote from: taylorsworkrate on January 12, 2011, 08:49:14 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

The bogs were already like that.

Snigger.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on January 12, 2011, 09:13:19 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

I heard we caused £5000 worth of improvements.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 12, 2011, 09:25:10 PM: Butter wouldn't melt would it? Whilst I agree it is the height of stupidity for our young uns to be smashing up the toilets and least they will grow out of it and realise how stupid they were. According to my nose mate who saw the VP bogs being smashed up, its a bit late for your lot.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 09:27:47 PM: Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

Did you see ours after the league game? Or the thousands of your fans trying to get at the Villa end at your place? If you are going to try and lay the blame have a closer look at your own lot over many years before ours mate.
just saying what i saw really...plus the attack villa fans did on the clements pub with women and kids in there...the old bill just dont want it and i can understand them...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nodge on January 12, 2011, 09:34:15 PM: Women and kids in the pub at half ten on a school night? Get out of it.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 12, 2011, 09:39:50 PM: Of all the stuff that went on that night I doubt that the shit house getting smashed up had a big bearing on the decision.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on January 12, 2011, 09:44:04 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

Did you see ours after the league game? Or the thousands of your fans trying to get at the Villa end at your place? If you are going to try and lay the blame have a closer look at your own lot over many years before ours mate.
just saying what i saw really...plus the attack villa fans did on the clements pub with women and kids in there...the old bill just dont want it and i can understand them...

Its 'sticks and stones' this but the lowest that night was your lot throwing bleach at Villa fans. Defend that.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:52:28 PM: And piss from above. Sheldon, you cannot seriously be trying to point the finger when your lot have continuously done much worse, and incited much of the issues on the night of the cup game. Get a grip.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 12, 2011, 09:55:20 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

Did you see ours after the league game? Or the thousands of your fans trying to get at the Villa end at your place? If you are going to try and lay the blame have a closer look at your own lot over many years before ours mate.
just saying what i saw really...plus the attack villa fans did on the clements pub with women and kids in there...the old bill just dont want it and i can understand them...

Why were scummy Blues fans using the pub as a base to attack Villa fans when there were women and children in there?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 12, 2011, 10:08:33 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

One of you lot criticising our supporters is like Rangers and Celtic saying Partick are bigots.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 10:16:34 PM: do not smash up their toilets, let them act like however they like, we must be and are better than that, we owe it to our next genration, dont forget who we are, Rinder,Saunders, Barton, McParland,Little etc
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 12, 2011, 10:20:50 PM: I know someone who said they were thinking of taking a banner saying 'We're here to finish our ground improvements', but whether they are or not i don't know.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 12, 2011, 10:28:15 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....
They mistook it for your Trophy Room
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 12, 2011, 10:35:54 PM: Quote from: hawkeye on January 12, 2011, 10:28:15 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....
They mistook it for your Trophy Room

Ha ha ha ha
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM: Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
A bit silly considering they won't be signing Beckham. I don't know what it is with blosers being obsessed about signing overrated bench players from good teams.

And Sheldon, if you retards knew how to celebrate in happy manner instead of running onto the pitch like the toerags you are nothing would of happened. You brought it on yourselves and now you're trying to blame us for your typical small-time actions? You're meant to be a Premier League club, why are you still doing pitch invasions inciting trouble? What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup? Is beating The Villa really the be all and end all for your scummy fans?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 12, 2011, 11:36:51 PM: Scott Dann out of Villa game with hamstring. oops ...........
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on January 12, 2011, 11:38:32 PM: Redknapp hates Bentley. Never forgave him for booting the ball at his head 'accidentally' while he was being interviewed for tv.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:44:54 PM: Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 12, 2011, 11:36:51 PM
Scott Dann out of Villa game with hamstring. oops ...........
small heath must be the most incredibly lucky team in the league regarding injuries... don't think Dann or Johnson have ever missed a game whilst playing for blose. Will be interesting how they cope without their best defender for a few weeks.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke95 on January 12, 2011, 11:55:26 PM: Quote from: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup?

Aston Villa maybe ...?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 13, 2011, 12:05:37 AM: Quote from: luke95 on January 12, 2011, 11:55:26 PM
Quote from: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup?

Aston Villa maybe ...?
When? Please don't say Blackburn at home in the semi's was a pitch invasion... I hope no-one is going to compare that to small heath's pitch invasion. We just made it to the final of the league cup, happy fans were on the pitch but remained near the Holte End united in being happy and singning songs. I can't believe you've said that.

Spot the difference?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Macho Man Randy Savage on January 13, 2011, 12:14:20 AM: It was a pitch invasion after beating a premier league team in the cup though. Obviously, it was more to do with reaching the final but it does tick all the boxes you mentioned.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 13, 2011, 12:19:21 AM: I presume Jiranek will play?

Or Ridgewell move to centre back?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke95 on January 13, 2011, 12:52:39 AM: Quote from: The Situation on January 13, 2011, 12:05:37 AM
Quote from: luke95 on January 12, 2011, 11:55:26 PM
Quote from: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup?

Aston Villa maybe ...?
When? Please don't say Blackburn at home in the semi's was a pitch invasion... I hope no-one is going to compare that to small heath's pitch invasion. We just made it to the final of the league cup, happy fans were on the pitch but remained near the Holte End united in being happy and singning songs. I can't believe you've said that.

ok you're moving the goal posts now i see .

Change Blackburn for a number of other clubs who might've brought a bigger following, now do think that pitch invasion would've still passed off peacefully ?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 13, 2011, 02:31:32 AM: Quote from: damon green on January 12, 2011, 11:38:32 PM
Redknapp hates Bentley. Never forgave him for booting the ball at his head 'accidentally' while he was being interviewed for tv.

Thought that happened when he was at Pompey.

''You facking cant! What the fack was that?!'' (Returns to reporter, attempts to regain composure)
''That's why he's in the reserves.''
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 13, 2011, 06:41:44 AM: I thought it was bentley Eamonn. If there is one thing Harry loves more than a 'wheel and deal with a wink' it is the sight of himself on the tellybox, closely followed by the sound of himself on the radio.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Merv on January 13, 2011, 09:24:27 AM: Quote from: eamonn on January 13, 2011, 02:31:32 AM

Thought that happened when he was at Pompey.

''You facking cant! What the fack was that?!'' (Returns to reporter, attempts to regain composure)
''That's why he's in the reserves.''

It did, it was years ago, perhaps as much as five. Pompey weren't in the Prem yet. Whoever it was, it wasn't Bentley.

Good signing for Blues though, to be fair.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on January 13, 2011, 09:59:39 AM: Quote from: hawkeye on January 12, 2011, 10:28:15 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....
They mistook it for your Trophy Room

Very funny, but I don't see how that happened as I'd heard they'd never won shit.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: jonzy85 on January 13, 2011, 10:16:34 AM: Good news for us that Dann is out...any success they have had over the past 2 seasons has been built on that settled back 4. It will be disrupted now, so hopefully we can take advantage.

Worried about Bentley though. He will go back to being billy big bollocks and that was when he was at his best for Blackburn. Could be a massive coup for Blues.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: stevenjos on January 13, 2011, 10:35:13 AM: Blues to win, The fact is they are better than us this season under houllier....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: avfcpg on January 13, 2011, 10:59:21 AM: Quote from: stevenjos on January 13, 2011, 10:35:13 AM
Blues to win, The fact is they are better than us this season under houllier....

Really? They are what one point above us? I would say that there's not a lot in it. They are tough to break down, thier style doesn't change home or away but we do have the ability to turn in a performance like we did vs Chelseas and Man Yoo, whereas they don't. Get them chasing the game and we are more than capable of giving them a good twatting.

Not worried about Bentley (famous last words). When was the last time he played for the first team? Unless he's suddenly turned into Messi overnight I am not overly worried about him, if indeed he starts...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pablopicasso_10 on January 13, 2011, 11:07:39 AM: Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 06:15:32 PM
Gary has been said to be Villa the whole time. Gary won't go anywhere near Small Heath unless he is as average as his gargoyle headed brother.
gary gardner has said on the official site that he is villa and went to bed after the cup game... lol...

he said his family is split down the middle between villa and small heath...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:17:00 AM: Gary Gardner = Villa fan.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 13, 2011, 11:26:58 AM: Wait for the comment that he has to say that from Sheldon. Loved the dig that Craig loved it at villa to.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:29:23 AM: He's been at Villa since he knew what a football was. He was never likely to be a bluenose was he?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 13, 2011, 11:34:00 AM: Weren't you pretty certain that Craig was one of us as well though? Not that it matters, Craig was pretty much stuck between a rock and a hard place when joining that lot I suppose.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sfx412 on January 13, 2011, 11:36:27 AM: Best news is their inability to score late goals, or any goals :)

Plus of course they have Agent Ridgewell playing for 'them'
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:39:04 AM: Quote from: PeterWithe on January 13, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
Weren't you pretty certain that Craig was one of us as well though? Not that it matters, Craig was pretty much stuck between a rock and a hard place when joining that lot I suppose.

I was with some friends in a restaurant and Craig was in there. I spoke to him (really nice lad) but while I was at the bar one of my mates asked him if he was a VilLa fan and he said yes. Why wouldnt I believe him? The bullshitting scrote.
Anyway, I'm pretty certain Gary is. I asked one of the academy staff who laughed and said "No, this time we're sure he's one of you lot".

Wouldn't really bother me that much anyway. As long as he did the business on the pitch. To be honest I'd rather he be a bluenose than a Man Utd fan or something.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 13, 2011, 11:47:09 AM: There was no need for Craig Gardner to give it 'I'm a Bluenose, always have been' when we wellied him out of B6.

Whether Gary is or not has an air of couldntgiveafuckabiilty as far as I'm concerned.

As has been said, lots of Evertonians have become Anfield stars.....

UTV
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 13, 2011, 11:57:16 AM: Quote from: TimTheVillain on January 13, 2011, 11:47:09 AM
There was no need for Craig Gardner to give it 'I'm a Bluenose, always have been' when we wellied him out of B6.

I've mellowed a bit on that, he'd just joined that lot and they are far less sophisticated than us, he'd been quoted numerous times saying he was a Villa supporter and that really wasn't going to endear him to the chimps at StA. He was bound to play on his family's affliction.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 13, 2011, 11:58:56 AM: Quote from: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:39:04 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on January 13, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
Weren't you pretty certain that Craig was one of us as well though? Not that it matters, Craig was pretty much stuck between a rock and a hard place when joining that lot I suppose.

I was with some friends in a restaurant and Craig was in there. I spoke to him (really nice lad) but while I was at the bar one of my mates asked him if he was a VilLa fan and he said yes. Why wouldnt I believe him? The bullshitting scrote.

If i were him and got chatting to people in town, who i assumed were Villa fans, I'd tell them I was a Villa fan, too - anything for a quiet life.

All this doesn't really matter, though, does it?

He made himself look a bit of a tit, that's about the top and bottom of it.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on January 13, 2011, 12:53:30 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

Did you see ours after the league game? Or the thousands of your fans trying to get at the Villa end at your place? If you are going to try and lay the blame have a closer look at your own lot over many years before ours mate.
just saying what i saw really...plus the attack villa fans did on the clements pub with women and kids in there...the old bill just dont want it and i can understand them...

Oh, so those Blues fans who came out of the Clements pub gesturing for Villa fans to come and have a go (with a couple waving what looked like metal bars around) were just protecting the women and kids inside were they?

How heroic.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: austin on January 13, 2011, 01:08:17 PM: Quote from: Marlon From Bearwood on January 13, 2011, 12:53:30 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
Quote from: ozzjim on January 12, 2011, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 12, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: PROVERBS1966 on January 12, 2011, 08:44:37 PM
is it right we have had a reduced allocation, OS says 1500 tickets, if so why is that ?
because you smashed our bogs up and put it on youtube and you started chucking flares at the blues fans.....pretty good reason actually id say....

Not quite they were asylum seekers after a good meal ............. hospital food is better than nowt.

what did surprise me was the police stepping aside and encouraging the villa fans to smash it up ...allegedly

Did you see ours after the league game? Or the thousands of your fans trying to get at the Villa end at your place? If you are going to try and lay the blame have a closer look at your own lot over many years before ours mate.
just saying what i saw really...plus the attack villa fans did on the clements pub with women and kids in there...the old bill just dont want it and i can understand them...

Oh, so those Blues fans who came out of the Clements pub gesturing for Villa fans to come and have a go (with a couple waving what looked like metal bars around) were just protecting the women and kids inside were they?

How heroic.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 13, 2011, 01:42:59 PM: Quote from: stevenjos on January 13, 2011, 10:35:13 AM
Blues to win, The fact is they are better than us this season under houllier....

More motivated, yes.

Better, no.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 04:11:17 PM: Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 13, 2011, 11:58:56 AM
Quote from: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:39:04 AM
Quote from: PeterWithe on January 13, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
Weren't you pretty certain that Craig was one of us as well though? Not that it matters, Craig was pretty much stuck between a rock and a hard place when joining that lot I suppose.

I was with some friends in a restaurant and Craig was in there. I spoke to him (really nice lad) but while I was at the bar one of my mates asked him if he was a VilLa fan and he said yes. Why wouldnt I believe him? The bullshitting scrote.

If i were him and got chatting to people in town, who i assumed were Villa fans, I'd tell them I was a Villa fan, too - anything for a quiet life.

Good point, well made. I wouldn't fuck with me either. :)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:16:02 PM: Quote from: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
A bit silly considering they won't be signing Beckham. I don't know what it is with blosers being obsessed about signing overrated bench players from good teams.

And Sheldon, if you retards knew how to celebrate in happy manner instead of running onto the pitch like the toerags you are nothing would of happened. You brought it on yourselves and now you're trying to blame us for your typical small-time actions? You're meant to be a Premier League club, why are you still doing pitch invasions inciting trouble? What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup? Is beating The Villa really the be all and end all for your scummy fans?
Getting a bit personel aint you "mr situation" calling us retards......retards are associated with people with "DOWNS" which is nothing to take lightly,i couldnt give a flying whoever you support no need to get personel just because im blues.....think you need to take a grow up pill "situation" as i find your comment a bit offensive and your use of the word "retard"not very nice....now play nice....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 13, 2011, 06:19:04 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:16:02 PM
Quote from: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
A bit silly considering they won't be signing Beckham. I don't know what it is with blosers being obsessed about signing overrated bench players from good teams.

And Sheldon, if you retards knew how to celebrate in happy manner instead of running onto the pitch like the toerags you are nothing would of happened. You brought it on yourselves and now you're trying to blame us for your typical small-time actions? You're meant to be a Premier League club, why are you still doing pitch invasions inciting trouble? What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup? Is beating The Villa really the be all and end all for your scummy fans?
Getting a bit personel aint you "mr situation" calling us retards......retards are associated with people with "DOWNS" which is nothing to take lightly,i couldnt give a flying whoever you support no need to get personel just because im blues.....think you need to take a grow up pill "situation" as i find your comment a bit offensive and your use of the word "retard"not very nice....now play nice....

You have to take the rough with the smooth on here Sheldon, this is Villa you know.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:21:49 PM: Quote from: TimTheVillain on January 13, 2011, 06:19:04 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:16:02 PM
Quote from: The Situation on January 12, 2011, 11:35:08 PM
Quote from: Shrek on January 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
David Bentley has just signed for the scum on 6 months loan.
A bit silly considering they won't be signing Beckham. I don't know what it is with blosers being obsessed about signing overrated bench players from good teams.

And Sheldon, if you retards knew how to celebrate in happy manner instead of running onto the pitch like the toerags you are nothing would of happened. You brought it on yourselves and now you're trying to blame us for your typical small-time actions? You're meant to be a Premier League club, why are you still doing pitch invasions inciting trouble? What other Premier League team would have fans invade the pitch after they've beaten a Premier League team in the cup? Is beating The Villa really the be all and end all for your scummy fans?
Getting a bit personel aint you "mr situation" calling us retards......retards are associated with people with "DOWNS" which is nothing to take lightly,i couldnt give a flying whoever you support no need to get personel just because im blues.....think you need to take a grow up pill "situation" as i find your comment a bit offensive and your use of the word "retard"not very nice....now play nice....

You have to take the rough with the smooth on here Sheldon, this is Villa you know.
Still no need for that word to be taken lighty though is it,as i find it very offensive to people with "downs"
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 13, 2011, 06:22:29 PM: Let's keep it civil, please.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2011, 06:23:55 PM: sheldon, are you really a blose fan ? You seem to spend an awful lot of time on a site primarily ( although not exclusively ) for Villa fans. Are you a wanna be fan of The Villa ?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:24:47 PM: Quote from: Legion on January 13, 2011, 06:22:29 PM
Let's keep it civil, please.
No problem legion but that just gets my goat.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 13, 2011, 06:25:29 PM: Quote from: b23 on January 13, 2011, 06:23:55 PM
sheldon, are you really a blose fan ? You seem to spend an awful lot of time on a site primarily ( although not exclusively ) for Villa fans. Are you a wanna be fan of The Villa ?

Perhaps he's a fan of football in general?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: b23 on January 13, 2011, 06:27:44 PM: Well yes Legion maybe youre right.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:28:28 PM: i take an interest in all west mids footie if im honest....but blues all the way....its not lfe or death for me like some people..(it used to be though).....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 13, 2011, 06:28:44 PM: We'll probably find out on Sunday.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:31:46 PM: Quote from: Legion on January 13, 2011, 06:28:44 PM
We'll probably find out on Sunday.
Put it this way if we lose,i wont be going into hiding them days are long gone....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on January 13, 2011, 06:37:01 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 13, 2011, 06:28:28 PM
i take an interest in all west mids footie if im honest....but blues all the way....its not lfe or death for me like some people..(it used to be though).....
As it used to be life or death for you, but now isn't, I presume you must be deceased.
In which case my sincere condolences to Mrs Nose.... but why are you haunting us? Is it in return for all the misery we caused you in life?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villa1 on January 13, 2011, 06:50:07 PM: Quote from: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:17:00 AM
Gary Gardner = Villa fan.

He's Blues. According to his uncle anyway. And that's straight from the horse's mouth.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 13, 2011, 06:52:49 PM: Couldn't care less who he supports. He's a Villa player.
Mind you he wouldn't be the first born and bred Bluenose to turn down the chance to play for Small Heath so they could sign for their more illustrious neighbours from Villa Park. Villa are an obsession to them.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 13, 2011, 07:09:21 PM: Quote from: villa1 on January 13, 2011, 06:50:07 PM
Quote from: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:17:00 AM
Gary Gardner = Villa fan.

He's Blues. According to his uncle anyway. And that's straight from the horse's mouth.

Who would not say that to wind a Villa fan up. HE is telling the OS he is Villa, which would be making the same mistake as his brother did, exclaiming his boyhood support for Villa before switching.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 13, 2011, 08:16:24 PM: We’ll smash these ****** into next week.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 13, 2011, 08:43:35 PM: Never have we needed to beat the scum as much as we do Sunday. We need a boost in the team and hope Makoun signs. Also what the fuck is Carew doing ?? is he still being a wanker ??
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nodge on January 13, 2011, 09:24:31 PM: sheldon, if you had to choose a game to lose, either us this week or West Ham in the semi, which would it be?

Try and be truthful and yes I'm aware you could win both.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: myf on January 13, 2011, 10:06:11 PM: I'd take a draw here on recent form, especially with the Hammers playing Arse and Wolves at Citeh. Reckon we can beat Citeh at home with crowd behind us. 4 points from them two would do me.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on January 13, 2011, 11:42:16 PM: Blues fans in the Gill Merrick upper blocks 1, 2 and 3 have been moved to other parts of the ground so there'll be no Blues directly above us
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 14, 2011, 02:07:23 AM: Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 13, 2011, 08:43:35 PM
Also what the fuck is Carew doing ?? is he still being a wanker ??

No, I don't think he's spunked all over Spearmint Rhino's for a while.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:48:24 AM: Quote from: nodge on January 13, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
sheldon, if you had to choose a game to lose, either us this week or West Ham in the semi, which would it be?

Try and be truthful and yes I'm aware you could win both.
i want to win the west ham game as we will be in europe if we do so...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:50:29 AM: arsenal are bound to get champs league so the next european place is passed on to us i think....i may be wrong though.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 14, 2011, 07:51:55 AM: You assume it's going to be Arsenal.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Smith on January 14, 2011, 07:52:33 AM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:50:29 AM
arsenal are bound to get champs league so the next european place is passed on to us i think....i may be wrong though.....

You are, it goes to the league. We didn'tvqualify as runners up last season we had to do it by finishing sixth.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: picicata on January 14, 2011, 07:54:59 AM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:50:29 AM
arsenal are bound to get champs league so the next european place is passed on to us i think....i may be wrong though.....

Yep, definitely wrong. The place goes to the league with the League Cup not the runners up.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: davevillan on January 14, 2011, 08:17:52 AM: Sheldon, sorry to upset you ;D. The League Cup runners up have never qualified for Europe, its only the winners.
If the league cup winners qualify through league placing, then the european place goes down to the next league place.
Its only the FA cup runners up that get a europa league place if the cup winners have already qualified.
Its always been like this.
As for sunday, we will win 2-0!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: damon loves JT on January 14, 2011, 08:28:39 AM: Just as well really, not sure Channel5 could recover from Blues 0 - Inter Cabletel 0 on a Thursday night
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on January 14, 2011, 08:49:55 AM: Quote from: villa1 on January 13, 2011, 06:50:07 PM
Quote from: Mazrim on January 13, 2011, 11:17:00 AM
Gary Gardner = Villa fan.

He's Blues. According to his uncle anyway. And that's straight from the horse's mouth.

What concerns me is that his uncle is a horse.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pmk1981 on January 14, 2011, 09:06:57 AM: Sunday - 12:30pm

Downing to makoun, makoun to benzema
benzema - through the legs of johnson
benzema again
BENZEMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on January 14, 2011, 10:21:55 AM: Dann is definetly out, so with a bit of luck Ridgewell will be in the centre, which should mean at least a penalty or an o.g.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 12:42:11 PM: Quote from: pmk1981 on January 14, 2011, 09:06:57 AM
Sunday - 12:30pm

Downing to makoun, makoun to benzema
benzema - through the legs of johnson
benzema again
BENZEMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Why would you be playing Football Manager when Blues v Villa was on?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: TaxDodger on January 14, 2011, 12:44:15 PM: Quote from: damon green on January 14, 2011, 08:28:39 AM
Just as well really, not sure Channel5 could recover from Blues 0 - Inter Cabletel 0 on a Thursday night

Inter Cabel-Tel. Wow. That brings back memories of Aberystwyth Town's famous 1-0 home defeat to them, despite the fact they had gone bust and lost their entire squad the day before , leaving their team involving nobody over the age of about 17.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2011, 12:45:21 PM: Friedel, Walker, Cuellar, Dunne, Clark, Albrighton, Delph, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Downing, Agbonlahor.

A surprisingly comfortable 2-0 victory.

Gabby and then Delfouneso off the bench.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pedro25 on January 14, 2011, 12:47:17 PM: Same team as Dave above, but Bannan instead of Delph for me, I'll say 1-1, Reo Coker for us.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2011, 12:50:46 PM: Quote from: pedro25 on January 14, 2011, 12:47:17 PM
Same team as Dave above, but Bannan instead of Delph for me
Yup, that would suit me fine as well.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: robbo1874 on January 14, 2011, 02:12:16 PM: Quote from: Bren_d on January 10, 2011, 09:05:10 AM
Blues haven't had to face Albrighton yet so I think we'll get some success there. Gabby will as he always does will undoubtedly score and I fancy Downing to nick one too. 3 - 1 to the Villa, quite confident.
Hate to say it, but been pretty accurate with the last few blues villa predictions.... This time though, I reckon we will give them a spanking - 3-1 Villa.

3-1 Villa.

no pressure....

Get into 'em......
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 02:25:39 PM: Had a dream last night that we won 3-1.

Reading their forums aswell their ticket sales for sunday are 'dismal', with some predicting as low as 21k or 22k. Shit ground no fans.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villasjf on January 14, 2011, 02:33:55 PM: Delph is still out injured, Makoun has just signed for £5m
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villajk on January 14, 2011, 03:06:37 PM: Quote from: villasjf on January 14, 2011, 02:33:55 PM
Delph is still out injured, Makoun has just signed for £5m

Makoun still has to have a medical and has to discuss personal terms.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: peter w on January 14, 2011, 03:11:41 PM: Is the game on telly?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mr-villa on January 14, 2011, 03:19:56 PM: Quote from: peter w on January 14, 2011, 03:11:41 PM
Is the game on telly?
Yes Sky Sports 1
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 14, 2011, 04:05:00 PM: Pretty sure Delph is fit and healthy to play. He was only going to miss the Chelsea and FA Cup game.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 04:27:36 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 02:25:39 PM
Had a dream last night that we won 3-1.

Reading their forums aswell their ticket sales for sunday are 'dismal', with some predicting as low as 21k or 22k. Shit ground no fans.
saving for wembley aint we
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sfx412 on January 14, 2011, 04:30:07 PM: Quote from: villasjf on January 14, 2011, 02:33:55 PM
Delph is still out injured, Makoun has just signed for £5m

He's always out injured.

How much did he cost again ?

If Houllier gets Makoun whose position is he for Coker, or Pirez.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 14, 2011, 04:32:49 PM: Are we the underdogs for this one? I know a blue who always says "you were expected to win" whatever the result. Can't say that this time.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 04:35:38 PM: yeh i should imagine your favorites again... ;D
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 14, 2011, 04:36:02 PM: Yes they're 11/8 we are 2/1
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: robbo1874 on January 14, 2011, 04:37:54 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 04:27:36 PM
Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 02:25:39 PM
Had a dream last night that we won 3-1.

Reading their forums aswell their ticket sales for sunday are 'dismal', with some predicting as low as 21k or 22k. Shit ground no fans.
saving for wembley aint we
[ha, enjoy it mate..... and keep saving.....

fark...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 14, 2011, 04:46:03 PM: I'd go with Dave's side.

Still shivering at the thought of Pires starting though.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: glasses on January 14, 2011, 04:59:16 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:48:24 AM
Quote from: nodge on January 13, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
sheldon, if you had to choose a game to lose, either us this week or West Ham in the semi, which would it be?

Try and be truthful and yes I'm aware you could win both.
i want to win the west ham game as we will be in europe if we do so...
Last time I checked, you actually have to win the trophy to get into Europe. Hence we only qualified for Europe after league placings, not through being runner up.

edit: I now see that this has been pointed out.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villajk on January 14, 2011, 05:08:36 PM: I've heard a whisper that the fans above us have been sent a letter telling them they are being moved and that they are leaving two blocks next to us empty.

Hope this is true. It'll be nice not to be showered with coins and any manner of liquid.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 05:16:00 PM: Quote from: villajk on January 14, 2011, 05:08:36 PM
I've heard a whisper that the fans above us have been sent a letter telling them they are being moved and that they are leaving two blocks next to us empty.

Hope this is true. It'll be nice not to be showered with coins and any manner of liquid.
It is true.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 14, 2011, 05:18:31 PM: Quote from: glasses on January 14, 2011, 04:59:16 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:48:24 AM
Quote from: nodge on January 13, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
sheldon, if you had to choose a game to lose, either us this week or West Ham in the semi, which would it be?

Try and be truthful and yes I'm aware you could win both.
i want to win the west ham game as we will be in europe if we do so...
Last time I checked, you actually have to win the trophy to get into Europe. Hence we only qualified for Europe after league placings, not through being runner up.

edit: I now see that this has been pointed out.

Thank God for that. Last time they played in Europe there was no end of trouble on the ferries. They pulled down the masts, smashed the oars, insisted the captain took them nowhere near Ye Edge of Ye Worlde....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 14, 2011, 05:26:58 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 05:16:00 PM
Quote from: villajk on January 14, 2011, 05:08:36 PM
I've heard a whisper that the fans above us have been sent a letter telling them they are being moved and that they are leaving two blocks next to us empty.

Hope this is true. It'll be nice not to be showered with coins and any manner of liquid.
It is true.
And I doubt it won't make any difference to the overrall attendance because their support is so dire. I thought only 'proper Brummies' supported Birmingham City? Where are all these 'real Brummies' hiding? There's over 1 million people in Birmingham and they'll have a gate of 24k at the sty... when you think that club can't get anymore laughable, they do.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: luke25 on January 14, 2011, 05:28:05 PM: Carew in the squad, depending on if he can be arsed could be a timely return
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: kiddylion on January 14, 2011, 05:33:40 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 04:27:36 PM
Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 02:25:39 PM
Had a dream last night that we won 3-1.

Reading their forums aswell their ticket sales for sunday are 'dismal', with some predicting as low as 21k or 22k. Shit ground no fans.
saving for wembley aint we

its been that long since you played there u proberly saved enough to buy wembley
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 14, 2011, 05:42:15 PM: Quote from: luke25 on January 14, 2011, 05:28:05 PM
Carew in the squad, depending on if he can be arsed could be a timely return
*checks betting odds for Carew to score winner on Sunday*
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: nodge on January 14, 2011, 06:11:58 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 04:27:36 PM
Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 02:25:39 PM
Had a dream last night that we won 3-1.

Reading their forums aswell their ticket sales for sunday are 'dismal', with some predicting as low as 21k or 22k. Shit ground no fans.
saving for wembley aint we

That's shocking, especially as you only had to buy a pair of BCFC Y-fronts in the club shop to get a free ticket.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 06:56:09 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 14, 2011, 05:18:31 PM
Quote from: glasses on January 14, 2011, 04:59:16 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 07:48:24 AM
Quote from: nodge on January 13, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
sheldon, if you had to choose a game to lose, either us this week or West Ham in the semi, which would it be?

Try and be truthful and yes I'm aware you could win both.
i want to win the west ham game as we will be in europe if we do so...
Last time I checked, you actually have to win the trophy to get into Europe. Hence we only qualified for Europe after league placings, not through being runner up.

edit: I now see that this has been pointed out.

Thank God for that. Last time they played in Europe there was no end of trouble on the ferries. They pulled down the masts, smashed the oars, insisted the captain took them nowhere near Ye Edge of Ye Worlde....
haha very good dave...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Gazza1982 on January 14, 2011, 07:02:59 PM: I thought last time Blues were in Europe was the annual players holiday weekend to Benidorm.
Seriously though, IMO Blues have done some very decent transfer business, I have always rated Keane, he scores whoever he plays for and always makes things happen. Bentley is a good signing too. OK they are players at the twilight of their careers but still mighty fine additions to any squad. I would have loved Keane to have come to us, even for a couple of seasons.
Ash and Emule are out and Carew does not inspire me at all, I fear for this one, it could easily go 3-0 though God knows I hope that does not happen.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 14, 2011, 07:39:28 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 04:27:36 PM
Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 14, 2011, 02:25:39 PM
Had a dream last night that we won 3-1.

Reading their forums aswell their ticket sales for sunday are 'dismal', with some predicting as low as 21k or 22k. Shit ground no fans.
saving for wembley aint we
Penny a week?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM: aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 14, 2011, 08:10:59 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
Never realised they were showing the game in the Holte Siute.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: bertlambshank on January 14, 2011, 08:14:33 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
Did you get them free when you brought a bronx hat at your club shop?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 14, 2011, 08:30:18 PM: Quote from: bigad82 on January 14, 2011, 08:14:33 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
Did you get them free when you brought a bronx hat at your club shop?
I think the deal was 2 tickets with every beer stained string vest purchased.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 14, 2011, 08:52:49 PM: Over six thousand empty seats expected for Sunday.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:10:55 PM: Dont think you sold out your game against us and it was'nt even on the box like sundays game is
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 14, 2011, 09:12:26 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
Dont think you sold out your game against us and it was'nt even on the box like sundays game is

True, which was poor. Not as poor as having six thousand empty seats mind.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:22:21 PM: Quote from: Ads on January 14, 2011, 09:12:26 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
Dont think you sold out your game against us and it was'nt even on the box like sundays game is

True, which was poor. Not as poor as having six thousand empty seats mind.
dont think there will be that many empty seats.and if im honest west ham is the bigger game at the mo,got to remember its just after christmas and evryone is skint and it on the box....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 14, 2011, 09:27:47 PM: Which would be a fine excuse if your support wasn't always piss poor.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Situation on January 14, 2011, 09:34:43 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
Dont think you sold out your game against us and it was'nt even on the box like sundays game is
Oh well, we'll let that one just slip, we've sold out every other time. When was the last time you sold-out against the Villa?

Do you understand the word hypocrisy Sheldon? The more you try and be smart thinking up some clever reply, you just it thrown back in your face.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 14, 2011, 09:36:22 PM: Quote from: The Situation on January 14, 2011, 09:34:43 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
Dont think you sold out your game against us and it was'nt even on the box like sundays game is
Oh well, we'll let that one just slip, we've sold out every other time. When was the last time you sold-out against the Villa?

Do you understand the word hypocrisy Sheldon? The more you try and be smart thinking up some clever reply, you just it thrown back in your face.
The Situation.....why do u bother ?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: davevillan on January 14, 2011, 09:37:28 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:22:21 PM
Quote from: Ads on January 14, 2011, 09:12:26 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
Dont think you sold out your game against us and it was'nt even on the box like sundays game is

True, which was poor. Not as poor as having six thousand empty seats mind.
dont think there will be that many empty seats.and if im honest west ham is the bigger game at the mo,got to remember its just after christmas and evryone is skint and it on the box....
Whats your excuse for the rest of the season :-)
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: charlie659 on January 14, 2011, 09:38:19 PM: I don't think I'll ever quite understand why a nose would enter into a debate about attendances.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 09:40:13 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
a pair of tickets you can take your wife and sister!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 14, 2011, 09:52:00 PM: Quote from: charlie659 on January 14, 2011, 09:38:19 PM
I don't think I'll ever quite understand why a nose would enter into a debate about attendances.
I cant understand why one would spend so much time on here .
I find it a bit sad really but not suprising i suppose what with their inability to accept that they will always be our poor little neighbours.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 10:02:53 PM: Quote from: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
a pair of tickets, you can take your wife and sister!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 10:09:37 PM: Quote from: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
a pair of tickets you can take your wife and sister!
naa my mrs is one of your lot,,,a mixed marriage.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 10:11:43 PM: Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 10:09:37 PM
Quote from: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
a pair of tickets you can take your wife and sister!
naa my mrs is one of your lot,,,a mixed marriage.....
she has my deepest sympathy
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: duncan on January 15, 2011, 01:09:53 AM: Quote from: hawkeye on January 14, 2011, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: sheldon nose on January 14, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
aye now this is a bonus,ive only won a pair of tickets for sundays game down at the home of football....happy days saves me going down tomorrow to buy one.... ;D
a pair of tickets you can take your wife and sister!

...and sell the other one.........boom boom........
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 15, 2011, 09:16:24 AM: I just hope he plays Carew and Gabby up top, gabby must not be put out wide.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 15, 2011, 09:31:50 AM: Quote from: Shrek on January 15, 2011, 09:16:24 AM
I just hope he plays Carew and Gabby up top, gabby must not be put out wide.
Gabby out wide is a complete waste of time. He has to go with Downing and Super Marc on the wings, Gabby up top, probably with Carew.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: koreanmeatballs on January 15, 2011, 10:45:37 AM: Gabby on the wing was and is a disgraceful decision.
If we are to persist with this continental football and play passes around the pitch then it alienates Gabby even more. We can't expect him to receive a pass in a tight space then pick a pass. He isn't that type of player and simply cannot do it.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 15, 2011, 11:39:59 AM: So Carew in squad, or will he say to the boss 30 minutes before the game , I ain't fit ....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 15, 2011, 11:51:18 AM: I'd start John.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 15, 2011, 12:23:16 PM: http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/01/15/marc-albrighton-villa-must-ignore-the-hype-in-the-second-city-derby-clash-97319-27989120/
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 15, 2011, 12:23:40 PM: Ireland is out , again
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 15, 2011, 01:09:54 PM: Quote from: JUAN PABLO on January 15, 2011, 12:23:40 PM
Ireland is out , again

Have we not sold him yet.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 15, 2011, 01:21:30 PM: Centre of park crucial we must not allow Gardner and ferguson to run the show
Big performances needed from stan and NRC
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 15, 2011, 01:36:33 PM: I'm hoping Gary Gardner will be in the squad, sounds like a potentially very very good player.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 15, 2011, 01:42:51 PM: Gardner is quality. But think this is a bit to soon for him .......
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: achilles on January 15, 2011, 02:28:35 PM: Quote from: JUAN PABLO on January 15, 2011, 12:23:40 PM
Ireland is out , again

It must be great to get paid a shed load of money and not even have to play or turn out!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karl Bridges on January 15, 2011, 02:56:18 PM: He's got a knee injury.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on January 15, 2011, 03:11:04 PM: Did he drop his wallet on it ?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Shrek on January 15, 2011, 04:01:28 PM: Rumours of temporary toilets???
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 15, 2011, 05:18:24 PM: Gotta play Carew up front. Dann out and Ridgewell gonna get battered by Albrighton. Gabby to get his customary goal. Scum 0 - The biggest team in Birmingham 2 Gabby Carew ............
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lovejoy on January 15, 2011, 05:30:12 PM: Another must win game particularly after todays results.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 15, 2011, 05:30:52 PM: Quote from: PaulWinch on January 15, 2011, 01:36:33 PM
I'm hoping Gary Gardner will be in the squad, sounds like a potentially very very good player.
Wasn't the Arsenal Reserve game the other night his first game back? Whatever, I think we need the senior players to step up and earn their money.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on January 15, 2011, 05:55:17 PM: Big game for Carew. Could be his last game for us, so, hopefully, he'll sign off with a performance.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 15, 2011, 06:28:41 PM: I actually now feel confident. More so than I was with the other 2 games this season.

Let's thump them 4-1.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 15, 2011, 06:34:14 PM: Times reckon 4-4-2

Gabby and Carew up front

Albrighton, Reo, Petrov, Downing in the middle

I reckon that would be a good move.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 15, 2011, 07:01:38 PM: Quote from: Rip van Fletcher on January 15, 2011, 06:34:14 PM
Times reckon 4-4-2

Gabby and Carew up front

Albrighton, Reo, Petrov, Downing in the middle

I reckon that would be a good move.

I'd go with Walker Cuellar Dunne Clark at the back.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: hawkeye on January 15, 2011, 08:08:21 PM: i think we will start 4-5-1 with banan and gabby up front, carew on the bench
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eastie on January 15, 2011, 08:38:04 PM: Agree with that , gabby up front , 5 in middle and Carew as sub if we need him- this is such a huge game, a win would be massive.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 15, 2011, 08:45:33 PM: HUGE game this, even bigger than usual.

Blues 1-3 Villa
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ger Regan on January 15, 2011, 08:46:11 PM: Quote from: Mark Kelly on January 15, 2011, 05:30:52 PM
Quote from: PaulWinch on January 15, 2011, 01:36:33 PM
I'm hoping Gary Gardner will be in the squad, sounds like a potentially very very good player.
Wasn't the Arsenal Reserve game the other night his first game back? Whatever, I think we need the senior players to step up and earn their money.
No Gardner or Deflouneso in the squad. Is the fonz injured? Seems mad to only have 2 strikers in the squad.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: goldenjimi on January 15, 2011, 09:52:39 PM: Small Heath 1-2 Villa
Shit Gardner for them, Clark & Gabby for us
Carew to do lots of waving to our fans!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on January 15, 2011, 09:58:18 PM: Ah fuck it, 2-1 Villa.

Hleb, Carew and Bannan.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on January 15, 2011, 10:16:51 PM: Yep - time for balance to be restored to the force

2-0 Villa - Gabby & Super Marc

- fuck 'em.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: deanl123 on January 15, 2011, 10:17:47 PM: I voted draw, but to be honest I don't care!

This is a completely unimportant game at this stage of the season. It should be a win, but the fact that they are from down the road means it's a sideshow we could do without, as the fact that it's a derby levels the playing field.

If we win we are far from safe, if we lose we are far from down.

The important games start in February.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 15, 2011, 10:21:17 PM: Did we sell the extra 250 tickets? Our site doesn't say sold out.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 15, 2011, 10:21:53 PM: I'm fucking dreading tomorrow.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DeKuip on January 15, 2011, 10:33:19 PM: Ive been patient with GH so far, mainly because of the injuries he was hit with, and because there have been times under him when we've played some good football (compared to some of the long ball tripe at home under MON)... but if he we adopt a negative approach tomorrow I'll be pissed off.
Let's get at them from the first whistle, they're f***ing Small Heath not Barcelona!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 15, 2011, 10:34:29 PM: Quote from: Rip van Fletcher on January 15, 2011, 10:21:53 PM
I'm fucking dreading tomorrow.

Same here Mark. Was confident yesterday that we would win.

Think we are going to go down 3-1 now!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 15, 2011, 10:37:44 PM: Quote from: Rip van Fletcher on January 15, 2011, 10:21:53 PM
I'm fucking dreading tomorrow.
Same, and I'm only watching it on the box with my 3 year old daughter. I'v allready been coaching her on what to shout at the t.v .
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villajk on January 15, 2011, 10:38:11 PM: Nah, it's going to be a walk in the park.

We'll only lose 2-0.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 15, 2011, 10:42:49 PM: If we dont win tomorrow all is not lost.I think our reserves have shown last week v the Arse , and over the last 3 seasons that they will storm the Championship next season.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 15, 2011, 10:49:07 PM: Quote from: Rip van Fletcher on January 15, 2011, 10:21:53 PM
I'm fucking dreading tomorrow.

Nah, it'll be no bother We'll smash them.

They were total shite against ten man West Ham- they're a poor side in poor form, we're a decent side in poor form. Sooner or later our better players will make the difference.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 15, 2011, 11:11:38 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 15, 2011, 10:21:17 PM
Did we sell the extra 250 tickets? Our site doesn't say sold out.

Yes within a few hours.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Irish villain on January 15, 2011, 11:23:02 PM: I think we'll win, 2-1. Come on Ged, become a hero!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 15, 2011, 11:35:14 PM: Its a perfect opportunity for our defence to have a switched on 95 minutes.
No silly mistakes, no daft fouls in dangerous areas, no penalties, just a professional job please.

Then we can quite conceivably take all the points. Christ knows we need to.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 16, 2011, 12:00:08 AM: Freidel
Walker
Clark
Dunne
Collins
Petrov
Reo-Coker
Downing
Albrighton
Carew
Gabby

Marshall
Warnock
Cuellar
Bannan
Pires
Delfoneso
Gardner
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tony on January 16, 2011, 12:13:08 AM: We simply can't rollover, to be fair, we didn't in the league cup game but we let too many late goals in, I will be hurt if we lose of course, but if we rollover I will be furious.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mazrim on January 16, 2011, 12:14:53 AM: What if we sit up and beg?
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 16, 2011, 12:23:03 AM: Quote from: deanl123 on January 15, 2011, 10:17:47 PM
I voted draw, but to be honest I don't care!

This is a completely unimportant game at this stage of the season. It should be a win, but the fact that they are from down the road means it's a sideshow we could do without, as the fact that it's a derby levels the playing field.

If we win we are far from safe, if we lose we are far from down.

The important games start in February.

I've been trying to write a reasoned response to this post for about 15 mins but it keeps petering out into something akin to an aggressive growl.

I'll just say I disagree with every single part of your post. The idea that we..... Shit. There it goes again.....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tony on January 16, 2011, 12:27:47 AM: Quote from: Mazrim on January 16, 2011, 12:14:53 AM
What if we sit up and beg?

If it gets a result, tickle the belly!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 16, 2011, 07:32:44 AM: Have a good feeling about the game for some reason. Think Scott Dann is a huge loss for them and could be crucial. If Reo Coker and Petrov can break even with Gardner and Ferguson, we will win. I'm going for 2-0 - Petrov and Carew in a comfortable ish win.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 16, 2011, 07:51:21 AM: Quote from: Mazrim on January 15, 2011, 11:35:14 PM
Its a perfect opportunity for our defence to have a switched on 95 minutes.
No silly mistakes, no daft fouls in dangerous areas, no penalties, just a professional job please.

Then we can quite conceivably take all the points. Christ knows we need to.
Spot on, they really need to start concentrating. I have never ever known so many late goals in either half a one season before. It has gone far beyond a joke.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on January 16, 2011, 08:17:03 AM: Im just worried that their players will want it more than ours, will players like Reo Coker, Carew, Petrov, Pires be Bothered?

Heskey and Ash will be a big miss even as frustrating as they can be lets hope Gabby plays his usual part against the scum and Albrighton tears them apart!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: richard moore on January 16, 2011, 08:17:52 AM: Quote from: Villadawg on January 16, 2011, 12:23:03 AM
Quote from: deanl123 on January 15, 2011, 10:17:47 PM
I voted draw, but to be honest I don't care!

This is a completely unimportant game at this stage of the season. It should be a win, but the fact that they are from down the road means it's a sideshow we could do without, as the fact that it's a derby levels the playing field.

If we win we are far from safe, if we lose we are far from down.

The important games start in February.

I've been trying to write a reasoned response to this post for about 15 mins but it keeps petering out into something akin to an aggressive growl.

I'll just say I disagree with every single part of your post. The idea that we..... Shit. There it goes again.....

I agree VD (!), what an utterly remarkable post from dean. In some ways, I can rarely think of a more important derby match than this one....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: adam#1 on January 16, 2011, 08:56:36 AM: Quotes from centre half we're chasing's agent:

January 16, 2011
EMIR SPAHIC is stalling on a move to Aston Villa.

Bosnia's captain fears Gerard Houllier will be sacked if Birmingham win the Midlands derby and the deal will crash.

The Montpellier centre-half's agent, Bekim Dino Pasalic, said: "Houllier wants Spahic at Villa. But after he lost against Sunderland, his job is not secure any more.

"If his team wins the derby, he will stay as Villa manager and be given a free hand to buy anyone he wants. If he loses, he will be sacked and the Spahic transfer will be off.

"I know the Montpellier president said Spahic can't leave. But I spoke to him and he was realistic.

"If Villa's offer is good enough, he will let Spahic go to England. Now we are waiting for the Birmingham result to see what to do next."

So, it's down to the players - if they don't turn up with a fighting performance they clearly don't want houllier....
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 16, 2011, 09:25:32 AM: Sounds like an agent that knows bugger all about what is going on but is making assumptions. He won't be sacked if we lose, after just getting in the midfielder he wants to add stability without giving it a few games with him in the side.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on January 16, 2011, 09:28:34 AM: I'm almost certain Houllier will not be sacked, Win lose or draw
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 16, 2011, 09:41:19 AM: Quote from: Phil from the upper holte on January 16, 2011, 09:28:34 AM
I'm almost certain Houllier will not be sacked, Win lose or draw
Same here. He is being supported in the transfer window, that would be pointless if hes gonna be sacked.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 16, 2011, 09:57:54 AM: This game is all about spirit and desire. If the players are behind Houllier then this is the game to measure it by. If this game is won i really think the whole season can be turned around ..........Scum 0 - Villa 2 Gabby Carew ...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on January 16, 2011, 10:02:28 AM: A win today will do wonders for our relegation scrap. The way we've been playing I'd settle for a draw, but really only three points will do.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 16, 2011, 10:08:07 AM: It's likely to be a horrible game, they'll be trying to keep it tighter than a gnat's chuff. Any kind of dirty scruffy goal will do for me but we have to win.

0-1, Gabby 77 mins, followed by 15 mins of whiteknuckle insanity. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on January 16, 2011, 10:11:50 AM: I am off now to the Sty to stick my snout in the trough with their "fans" or their corporate types. Catering is about Witton Road chicken and chips at 1.99 standard. OK apologies to the decent honest food vendors of Witton Road!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WikiVilla on January 16, 2011, 10:24:00 AM: I just hope that clown pires isn't starting or getting anywhere near the pitch
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 16, 2011, 10:25:09 AM: Anyone else feeling that this match is so important in league terms that the local derby aspect is diminished?

I would feel every bit as nervous today if we were playing Wigan..
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt Collins on January 16, 2011, 10:29:20 AM: I feel very nervous. I think it says a lot that I'm really hoping for a MON type performance: 4-4-2, tight at the back, no silly mistakes, good shape. That's not the long term future, but it certainly wouldn't get us relegated.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: OzVilla on January 16, 2011, 10:29:32 AM: Yep for sure, the league positions right now make this a really big game, maybe season defining. The local factor makes it massive.

I'm not overly confident either. 2-0 them.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Jimbo on January 16, 2011, 10:31:22 AM: It's a massive game on every front, and our recent record in massive games doesn't fill me with confidence. If we win, it could be a turning point.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 16, 2011, 10:39:51 AM: Uninspiring game with 0-0 written all over it, until on 87 minutes Gabby (who will have been otherwise quiet all game) pops up with the winner. Thank you and goodbye.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 16, 2011, 10:47:44 AM: Im very nervous. This was my 1 chance of a lie in for the week an was wide awake at 7.30 am stressing about the match.
Please god let us win this one.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 16, 2011, 10:50:29 AM: Quote from: pauliewalnuts on January 16, 2011, 10:25:09 AM
Anyone else feeling that this match is so important in league terms that the local derby aspect is diminished?

I would feel every bit as nervous today if we were playing Wigan..

I agree. The only added bit of nervousness is due to me worrying about being glassed at some point today.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 16, 2011, 10:59:50 AM: Just going to my local to meet my "crew" only just realised how nervous i am. I have never wanted to beat them as much today as in my whole Villa days of supporting them ........... Come on Villa .........
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 16, 2011, 11:01:54 AM: Quote from: WALTERS WARRIORS on January 16, 2011, 10:59:50 AM
I have never wanted to beat them as much today as in my whole Villa days of supporting them ........... Come on Villa .........

Ditto.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 16, 2011, 11:02:00 AM: Lets just batter the bastards, I don't care by how many or who scores. UTV!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 16, 2011, 11:03:25 AM: Carew starts
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 16, 2011, 11:04:02 AM: Last chance saloon for Big John.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: spangley1812 on January 16, 2011, 11:04:43 AM: Quote from: NZMAV on January 16, 2011, 11:04:02 AM
Last chance saloon for Big John.
Another one
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SaluteIanTaylor on January 16, 2011, 11:06:38 AM: Any complete team news people? 1-2 Carew 44' & 66'
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 16, 2011, 11:07:06 AM: Quote from: spangley1812 on January 16, 2011, 11:04:43 AM
Quote from: NZMAV on January 16, 2011, 11:04:02 AM
Last chance saloon for Big John.
Another one
Yes. He must have been working hard in training to get this chance.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on January 16, 2011, 11:08:28 AM: If ever the big man had a chance to completely justify the fans love of him, it is today. Get Albrighton on the ball, and get Carew in the mood. Come on Villa.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 16, 2011, 11:10:51 AM: 1-1 draw i reckon. We'll have the best of it without creating much. Late goal for them.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 16, 2011, 11:14:16 AM: Quote from: ez on January 16, 2011, 11:10:51 AM
1-1 draw i reckon. We'll have the best of it without creating much. Late goal for them.
Is this to include a few sitters missed and a late, late goal against? Probably. Sums up the season!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CJ on January 16, 2011, 11:14:31 AM: Big plus that Carew is playing. As others have said he must have worked for his place in training and he should put in a performance whether he's thinking of staying (improbable) or putting himself in the shop window (likely). Feel marginally more confident but still bricking it - we desperately need points.

I'm off to a new (for me) pub for this one so hopefully not a Nose one
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: adam#1 on January 16, 2011, 11:14:48 AM: Quote from: gervilla on January 16, 2011, 10:47:44 AM
Im very nervous. This was my 1 chance of a lie in for the week an was wide awake at 7.30 am stressing about the match.
Please god let us win this one.

blimey, its not a matter of life or death.

*its much much more important than that.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 16, 2011, 11:15:51 AM: Collins and Dunne at the back.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on January 16, 2011, 11:17:50 AM: Cumon Carew give us a performance and a couple of goals today! Getting very nervous now!!!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 16, 2011, 11:18:37 AM: Friedel, Walker, Dunne, Collins, Clark, Albrighton, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Downing, Carew, Agbonlahor.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gervilla on January 16, 2011, 11:19:32 AM: Quote from: adam#1 on January 16, 2011, 11:14:48 AM
Quote from: gervilla on January 16, 2011, 10:47:44 AM
Im very nervous. This was my 1 chance of a lie in for the week an was wide awake at 7.30 am stressing about the match.
Please god let us win this one.

blimey, its not a matter of life or death.

*its much much more important than that.
Correct.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on January 16, 2011, 11:20:34 AM: Subs: Marshall, Hogg, Baker, Delfouneso, Cuellar, Pires, Bannan.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: johncvilla88 on January 16, 2011, 11:22:28 AM: Disappointed no Gary Gardner would of drop Pires and Hogg for Gardner and Herd maybe even have included Wieman
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 16, 2011, 11:24:30 AM: Just received this by txt...

It's here again,our Sunday of rest,our city awaits to see who is best,they've slashed half our tickets,no more we'll go there,cos' we hammered their stewards with a sink and a flare,you can't silence this lion to the powers that be,with your bullshit excuses and bureaucracy.We're not like our rivals,their all bitter with rage,have a look on the telly,fuckin mongs in a cage,have a look at their faces,they all act the same,their all jealous of villa, our success and our fame.To a man we must stand,shoulder to shoulder the cry,Aston Villa we're born,Aston Villa we die.As history will show,through our legends and stars,go fuck yourself small heath,THE CITY IS OURS.......AVFC.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 16, 2011, 11:26:04 AM: I think Carew will put the shits up Ridgewell.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on January 16, 2011, 11:28:01 AM: Quote from: johncvilla88 on January 16, 2011, 11:22:28 AM
Disappointed no Gary Gardner would of drop Pires and Hogg for Gardner and Herd maybe even have included Wieman
I wouldn't want Gardner involved in this one.

I think Houllier has got the selection spot on, 4-4-2 means we'll be going for the win.
4-5-1 like them and we'd have another game like at our place.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 16, 2011, 11:29:30 AM: I got relatives down from the Mrs side from Coventry and off to meet them for pub lunch in a minute......there is no TV!

So come on Villa you better give us a result for you all there at the match or you all watching it somewhere.

Come on VILLA!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: spangley1812 on January 16, 2011, 11:31:08 AM: Quote from: Rip van Fletcher on January 16, 2011, 11:28:01 AM
Quote from: johncvilla88 on January 16, 2011, 11:22:28 AM
Disappointed no Gary Gardner would of drop Pires and Hogg for Gardner and Herd maybe even have included Wieman
I wouldn't want Gardner involved in this one.

I think Houllier has got the selection spot on, 4-4-2 means we'll be going for the win.
4-5-1 like them and we'd have another game like at our place.
Lets wait and see how they line up and play.......it looks like 4 4 2 on paper
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villajk on January 16, 2011, 11:31:19 AM: Portaloos are the way to go. The've boarded up all the toilets in the away end.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fergal on January 16, 2011, 11:35:07 AM: Quote from: villajk on January 16, 2011, 11:31:19 AM
Portaloos are the way to go. The've boarded up all the toilets in the away end.
Thats just shit, pardon the pun...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on January 16, 2011, 11:35:58 AM: Im off now, Good luck to all at the game and up the Villa
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 16, 2011, 11:36:37 AM: 3-1 Villa. Come on lads!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithe on January 16, 2011, 11:37:51 AM: Quote from: villajk on January 16, 2011, 11:31:19 AM
Portaloos are the way to go. The've boarded up all the toilets in the away end.

They should be much easier to smash up, how thoughtful of them.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on January 16, 2011, 11:42:38 AM: Last night I had a dream that we were 2-0 up after 6 minutes. Dreams can come true...
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 16, 2011, 11:57:33 AM: WTF? Will GH not learn? Gabby to be isolated on the left just as he was against Sunderland.
Title: Re: Small Heath Alliance v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 16, 2011, 11:59:22 AM: Sorry for the non-PC sentiments but I did like this text...

It's here again,our Sunday of rest,our city awaits to see who is best,they've slashed half our tickets,no more we'll go there,cos' we hammered their stewards with a sink and a flare,you can't silence this lion to the powers that be,with your bullshit excuses and bureaucracy.We're not like our rivals,their all bitter with rage,have a look on the telly,fuckin mongs in a cage,have a look at their faces,they all act the same,their all jealous of villa, our success and our fame.To a man we must stand,shoulder to shoulder the cry,Aston Villa we're born,Aston Villa we die.As history will show,through our legends and stars,go fuck yourself small heath,THE CITY IS OURS.......AVFC.