Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Bad English on February 06, 2018, 07:50:40 AM
-
Sunday 11/02/2018. 12.00 Villa Park.
We are going to get that seventh win. It's all in the mind.
2-0 to the mighty, not bad at all Villa.
-
I fucking hate these games. Hopefully we can win and increase the chances of us being two divisions away from the ****** next season. I'd be quite happy never to have to play them again (if we win).
-
I fucking hate these games. Hopefully we can win and increase the chances of us being two divisions away from the c***s next season. I'd be quite happy never to have to play them again (if we win).
Same. How anyone can enjoy this fixture is beyond me.
-
I fucking hate these games. Hopefully we can win and increase the chances of us being two divisions away from the c***s next season. I'd be quite happy never to have to play them again (if we win).
Same. How anyone can enjoy this fixture is beyond me.
It is the bollocks from them for a week or two before every game that makes it worse. Having to play the pricks is bad enough. The constant cliched cack they feel duty bound to spout before and after? Irritating.
-
I fucking hate these games. Hopefully we can win and increase the chances of us being two divisions away from the c***s next season. I'd be quite happy never to have to play them again (if we win).
Same. How anyone can enjoy this fixture is beyond me.
It is the bollocks from them for a week or two before every game that makes it worse. Having to play the pricks is bad enough. The constant cliched cack they feel duty bound to spout before and after? Irritating.
They have proper little man syndrome.
-
How I would love another 5-1 handed out.
-
I fucking hate these games. Hopefully we can win and increase the chances of us being two divisions away from the c***s next season. I'd be quite happy never to have to play them again (if we win).
I was looking for the like button :)
-
*Small Heath Alliance
As ever they will claim a moral victory if we only win 1-0 as they're little old Small Heath and we've spent hundreds of millions. I would love for another 5-1 and to really put them in their place. Sooner or later they're going to jam a 1-0 win against us and we need to prepare ourselves for them to go on about it for the next 15 years and how they all jumped up in the Holte when they scored.
Early prediction, this may change as the week goes on: 3-0. Grealish to run the show.
-
It is the bollocks from them for a week or two before every game that makes it worse. Having to play the pricks is bad enough. The constant cliched cack they feel duty bound to spout before and after? Irritating.
All the sh&te they spout about "I always go in their end and never had any bother in the past". "When Stern John scored there were 40 of us jumped up in the North Stand and they never did anything". "I will drink in town beforehand and never see a Villa fan in the pubs" etc etc etc. All bullsh&t.
I'm always the same with these games - get 'em out the way and move on to the next.
-
It is the bollocks from them for a week or two before every game that makes it worse. Having to play the pricks is bad enough. The constant cliched cack they feel duty bound to spout before and after? Irritating.
All the sh&te they spout about "I always go in their end and never had any bother in the past". "When Stern John scored there were 40 of us jumped up in the North Stand and they never did anything". "I will drink in town beforehand and never see a Villa fan in the pubs" etc etc etc. All bullsh&t.
I'm always the same with these games - get 'em out the way and move on to the next.
You forgot the coaches. None of them would ever come to VP by coach because they're all hard as nails and we're all scared of them. It must be an optical illusion that the coach park is full everytime we play them at home.
-
I'd take a repeat of last season if someone offered it me now.
The games are rarely any good in terms of entertainment and there's rarely much between the 2 sides.
There isn't usually many goals scored in these games so I'd jump at a 1-0 now if offered. If I'm being greedy, I'd like Grealish to get the goal.
-
I hate this fixture, so any type of win and they can then crawl back under their rocks and fester in their love for da vile....
UTV
The Doc
-
I'm hoping Jack will keep his cool, because they're clearly gonna target him.
-
I think we will win and make it seven wins for us they are a deluded club and think are bigger than us what they are is a small team in the Midlands.
-
Another one who utterly detests these games. We are in a no win situation whichever way it is viewed. They lose, it is hard luck we stood up to their millions and if we lose it is 'the Birmingham power shift' has started..................again. Followed by 'we fooooked up their promotion'
-
Three points for us or ( and I don't think it will happen) a Cup Final victory for them.
-
Got too much for them. 2-0
-
I'm hoping Jack will keep his cool, because they're clearly gonna target him.
They'll have to get close enough first.
-
I hate these games too, but we've got to treat it like just another game against rabble from the nether regions of the division. We should have too much for them all over the pitch, and a game like this will suit John Terry to a tee. 3-0 Villa, fuck off Small Heath.
-
I love them and derby games in general.
They mean more and have more spice in them. Can't wait for Sunday.
-
I love them and derby games in general.
They mean more and have more spice in them. Can't wait for Sunday.
same
-
Bruce will be cagey first half and not do anything stupid. Their fitness is still not great and they play tonight (please god extra time and penalties), so that should give us an advantage. As long as we don't aim to bamboozle them like Sherwood had us do, I expect at least a draw. They will come to spoil and play long ball and we need to play to our strengths and pass it. Plan B would be Davis and Gabby up front and fight fire with fire! I'm going a 1-1 but I might change my mind after tonights game.
-
They are in decent form too. 4 wins and a draw from 6 and coming to us on the back of a good win at Sheffield Wednesday.
So, we'll win.
-
Bruce will be cagey first half and not do anything stupid. Their fitness is still not great and they play tonight (please god extra time and penalties), so that should give us an advantage. As long as we don't aim to bamboozle them like Sherwood had us do, I expect at least a draw. They will come to spoil and play long ball and we need to play to our strengths and pass it. Plan B would be Davis and Gabby up front and fight fire with fire! I'm going a 1-1 but I might change my mind after tonights game.
I hope any plans that might include Agbonlahor would be plans Y or Z!
-
Watch the away section empty just after half time, when our 4th hits the back of the net. 4-0 final score.
-
As a 15 year old this was the dogs bolllcks villa blues Now it’s a pain the backside. All this really is now is another cup final for them.
I still don’t think we will win Sunday sorry
-
0-0 or 0-1.
-
I hate these matches against the knuckledraggers. Contemptible club with more than their fair share of moronic fans.
The possibility of the magnificent seven awaits. 2-0 to us.
-
They are in decent form too. 4 wins and a draw from 6 and coming to us on the back of a good win at Sheffield Wednesday.
So, we'll win.
Yes, they'll probably all be fairly confident and up for this on the back of their recent form, so it would be lovely to smash them into the back of next week and remind them of their true station in life.
-
probably 1-0 again, I can't remember the last time this game was anything other than tight.
-
probably 1-0 again, I can't remember the last time this game was anything other than tight.
Are you in infant school? Not being funny like :-)
-
I put this in the Bruce thread but very sadly his dad has passed away so he won’t be at the club for a few days.
-
I’m another one who absolutely hates these games. I feel physically sick for the whole 90+ minutes.
I naturally fear the worst, not helped by their significant improvement in form and our lacklustre performance against Burton.
Would love another 5-1 type result but probably a no score draw might be more realistic and I’d just be ok with that.
-
I’m another one who absolutely hates these games. I feel physically sick for the whole 90+ minutes.
Me too. I don't know how anyone can enjoy this fixture, everything about it is horrible.
* except the 5-1, that was lovely.
-
-
never ever enjoy these games
unless we have scored 5 goals ... we should be beating them but I reckon it will probably be 1 1
1-0 then with a sweaty ass crack for most of the second half
-
Can't see any problems. We are much better than them we will win.
-
Not even going to watch on TV, hate this fixture, I'm going for a bike ride & when I come back good will have vanquished the unwashed heathen hordes 2-0.
7-Up.
-
I hate these games too, but we've got to treat it like just another game against rabble from the nether regions of the division. We should have too much for them all over the pitch, and a game like this will suit John Terry to a tee. 3-0 Villa, fuck off Small Heath.
Terry was excellent at the stadium of shite against them back in October. He clearly relished it and he is made for this kind of game. I think we will do what we have done quite a few times this season and get a lead then concede. So I am going for Villa to go two goals up then concede so we have a nervy last fifteen to twenty minutes. We can all remember occasions when the noses have upset the form book and beaten us but if we were all neutrals looking at this game we would all be putting Villa down as bankers on our football coupons.
-
Look at that team...Laursen, Mellberg, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew.
Sigh.
-
Don't think we will lose. Point at least. 2-1
-
I'm in the I hate this fixture camp.
We have everything to lose and nothing to gain as we are always expected to win.
They will kick the crap out of Grealish and the key for me is if he can control himself and really hurt them with his skill, otherwise I could see him getting sent off.
Gabby doesn't deserve it, but a place on the bench could be a psychological benefit...every nose I have spoken to really fear he will score the winner again.
I have a horrible feeling about the game, then again I always do.
-
According to a nose at work apparently its a meeting of two of the top 4 form teams in the division with that lot's form being better than Derby County !
-
Look at that team...Laursen, Mellberg, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew.
Sigh.
Yup.
-
They've beaten Leeds (in free fall), Reading (relegation candidates), Sunderland (going down), Wednesday (haven't scored since boxing day). Fucking rubbish, they're shite, they're getting it this Sunday.
-
They've beaten Leeds (in free fall), Reading (relegation candidates), Sunderland (going down), Wednesday (haven't scored since boxing day). Fucking rubbish, they're shite, they're getting it this Sunday.
And then to top it off, when we want the fcukers to win, they go and lose 3-0 at home to Derby.
-
Look at that team...Laursen, Mellberg, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew.
Sigh.
Yup.
They got off lightly that day. Should have been at least 7, I still think to this day we went easy on them after the 4th.
-
Not even going to watch on TV, hate this fixture, I'm going for a bike ride & when I come back good will have vanquished the unwashed heathen hordes 2-0.
Me neither, I never had a problem when I used to go down, but these days I can't bring myself to watch them on TV or even listen on the radio.
3-1 (Hogan, Snoddy x 2)
-
I am quite confident we will score a few. 3-1 Villa. Snodgrass, Terry and Grealish for us. Some prick I have never heard of for them.
-
Relax peeps, we are going to absolutely smash the skint pricks! ;)
Enjoy 8)
-
fifteen - nil to the Villa.
-
Just had a look on Twitter to see if they were playing a full strength team tonight. Then I realised I haven't got a clue if they are or not because I don't know who any of their players are.
-
Look at that team...Laursen, Mellberg, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew.
Sigh.
Who's that #11 guy? He looks fast asf.
-
Just had a look on Twitter to see if they were playing a full strength team tonight. Then I realised I haven't got a clue if they are or not because I don't know who any of their players are.
Blues resting their front 4 tonight in prep for us
(Gallagher, Davis, Jota and Boga)
-
They’ve rested Kieftenbeld and Davis Meaning they are going to play two animals in midfield. I hope Thor can stand up for himself.
-
Tuanzebe for Hourihane would be my only change.
-
The fans aren't interested and neither is Scarecrow by the looks of things.
-
Is Gabbygoal going to be in the bench?
-
4-0 drubbing for the filth.
-
Don't think it's going to be a classic. It'll take a scrappy 1-0 same as last year.
-
Don't see us winning this one.
1-1.
-
How I would love another 5-1 handed out.
I don’t even want them to get one . They will try and kick Jack up in the air .... plenty of free kicks for Snoddy and Hourihane to fill their boots.
-
3-1 Villa. Stupid feckers have just played 120 minutes against Huddersfield in the FA Cup and still lost 1-4. That should knock them back - the extra-time might well show on Sunday....
-
Jack to star and a comfortable 3-1 victory.
-
If I was betting I’d always go 0-0
As I’m not I’d say 4-0 with a Terry hat trick.
-
4-1. Grealish, Adomah, Hogan brace.
Will start off slowly, and we will run out comfortable winners in the end.
-
Look at that team...Laursen, Mellberg, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew.
Sigh.
Who's that #11 guy? He looks fast asf.
Gareth Barry looks very good here.
-
3-1 Villa. Stupid feckers have just played 120 minutes against Huddersfield in the FA Cup and still lost 1-4. That should knock them back - the extra-time might well show on Sunday....
Depends how many players they "rested" I guess. Certainly plenty of their "fans" were rested ahead of their Cup Final!
-
Look at that team...Laursen, Mellberg, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew.
Sigh.
Who's that #11 guy? He looks fast asf.
Gareth Barry looks very good here.
Let's be fair, even Zat Knight looks good against that lot
-
If I was betting I’d always go 0-0
As I’m not I’d say 4-0 with a Terry hat trick.
Never bet 0-0. If you fancy a 0-0 then bet on no goal scorer. It’s 15/2 at hills 0-0 and the same price for no goal scorer, but if we win 1-0 with an own goal then your bet wins! 0-0 and no goal scorer are ( I think) always priced the same.
-
While I’m here I may as well pop my prediction in. 3-0. Two early goals from Hogan and a late screamer from Jack.
-
Grealish and Snodgrass will be the key for us.
Snodgrass is very canny at winning free kicks, I'm sure he will be encouraging Grealish too keep his cool and do likewise.
No doubt it will be a physical game and I'm not sure Hourihane is up for those battles, neither is Onamah.
I never like to change a winning side, but I wonder If Bruce will bring in Jedinak or Whelan.
Hutton will be another one that will need to careful with his timing of his challenges.
-
4-0. Confident
-
No doubt it will be a physical game and I'm not sure Hourihane is up for those battles, neither is Onamah.
I never like to change a winning side, but I wonder If Bruce will bring in Jedinak or Whelan.
Hutton will be another one that will need to careful with his timing of his challenges.
Peter Bankes is the ref on Sunday. He likes to give out the cards. Last Villa game was away at Leeds where he gave out 5, 3 for us. Last weekend at Derby - Brentford he gave out 5 including one red.
-
I think 1-1, but hope 2-0, with maybe then down to 10, after someone kicks Jack too many times, but I think that they will take it in turns so they have a lot of yellows, but no sending off.
I also dont like these games.
-
A cold, winter Sunday lunchtime borefest, 0-0 with the Rags parking their coaches for 94 minutes.
-
Hopefully the 120 minutes yesterday and the loss in ET will make this game easier. 2-1 to the villa with a nervy last 5 minutes as usual.
-
Past caring about Blues now. Expect a professional performance from us and a routine win. Bruce knows the score in these games. I expect him to set up not to lose, but we’ll have too much quality for the rags.
-
No doubt it will be a physical game and I'm not sure Hourihane is up for those battles, neither is Onamah.
I never like to change a winning side, but I wonder If Bruce will bring in Jedinak or Whelan.
Hutton will be another one that will need to careful with his timing of his challenges.
Peter Bankes is the ref on Sunday. He likes to give out the cards. Last Villa game was away at Leeds where he gave out 5, 3 for us. Last weekend at Derby - Brentford he gave out 5 including one red.
Thanks for the info, hopefully we can keep our discipline and maybe use that to our advantage.
-
No doubt it will be a physical game and I'm not sure Hourihane is up for those battles, neither is Onamah.
I never like to change a winning side, but I wonder If Bruce will bring in Jedinak or Whelan.
Hutton will be another one that will need to careful with his timing of his challenges.
Peter Bankes is the ref on Sunday. He likes to give out the cards. Last Villa game was away at Leeds where he gave out 5, 3 for us. Last weekend at Derby - Brentford he gave out 5 including one red.
Thanks for the info, hopefully we can keep our discipline and maybe use that to our advantage.
Having a card happy ref should work for us. 5 - 0
-
I think 1-1, but hope 2-0, with maybe then down to 10, after someone kicks Jack too many times, but I think that they will take it in turns so they have a lot of yellows, but no sending off.
I also dont like these games.
Do you think the noses will have the brains to take it in turns, they will have to get near him first anyway.
-
A cold, winter Sunday lunchtime borefest, 0-0 with the Rags parking their coaches for 94 minutes.
This is precisely my thought as well.
-
The 5-1 highlights someone posted earlier - We looked like a team that meant business back then. 10 years ago doesn’t seem like that much in the scheme of things, but that side was on a whole different level to now. I’m still confident we’ll
Win without too much fuss.
-
Past caring about Blues now. Expect a professional performance from us and a routine win. Bruce knows the score in these games. I expect him to set up not to lose, but we’ll have too much quality for the rags.
Feel like that in the weeks building up to when we have other fixtures to be concerned about, but in the days leading up to the game the desire to beat them really begins to pick up.
-
The closer sunday comes, the more excited i am getting. Hopefully Brucey throws caution to the wind and we tear into them from the off. Just get Grealish, Adomah and Snodgrass run at them, get an early goal, then watch the shite collapse like a pack of cards. 8)
-
When has Bruce ever thrown caution to the wind? He’s not about to start now. He knows what it’s all about, so not losing will be first and foremost in his mind. You can’t really blame him for that, but I do think we’re too strong for them and we’ll get a couple. Age old trap of complacency, some may say. Don’t care really, think we’ll beat them fairly comfortably.
-
Its important to get a win, we need to keep on Derby's heels, its not about "them" its about The Villa.
-
More concerned about the upcoming Fulham match. They are looking pretty handy at the minute
-
I’m absolutely complacent about this game. We’ve won a few on the bounce and are playing well and haven’t lost to them in ages so people think, in ‘typical Villa’ fashion somehow then, they are due a win. The way I view it is we are due to give them another thrashing.
I fully expect this to be over by half time and them, by then, to be down to 10 men. Especially if they get us to kick into The Holte End first half.
Don’t worry everyone.
-
I’m absolutely complacent about this game. We’ve won a few on the bounce and are playing well and haven’t lost to them in ages so people think, in ‘typical Villa’ fashion somehow then, they are due a win. The way I view it is we are due to give them another thrashing.
I fully expect this to be over by half time and them, by then, to be down to 10 men. Especially if they get us to kick into The Holte End first half.
Don’t worry everyone.
That’s exactly the sort of complacency that loses games 😊. They will be desperate to burst our win bubble and I expect a tight, nervy game with one goal in it.
-
I can't see any sort of complacency once the players walk out onto the pitch. They'll soon realise what's expected.
-
If both teams play to the best of their ability then we will win as we are clear favourites with the bookies and rightly so as we are the form team of the entire football leagues
Its how we play the game - as they will try and play the occasion
F*ck the F*ckers
-
I’m absolutely complacent about this game. We’ve won a few on the bounce and are playing well and haven’t lost to them in ages so people think, in ‘typical Villa’ fashion somehow then, they are due a win. The way I view it is we are due to give them another thrashing.
I fully expect this to be over by half time and them, by then, to be down to 10 men. Especially if they get us to kick into The Holte End first half.
Don’t worry everyone.
That’s exactly the sort of complacency that loses games 😊. They will be desperate to burst our win bubble and I expect a tight, nervy game with one goal in it.
This is true, but I’m balancing out my complacency with my lucky pants which I’ve worn, on match day, from Boro onwards, which have been responsible for our recent winning run😉
-
4-1
-
Why is anyone concerning themselves that their far worse pile of not from round 'ere players will somehow be more fired up for this than our pile of considerably better not from round 'ere players, and miraculously become fucking Brazil? I look forward to more ironic bleating on SHA about how we're only where we are because everyone we play is shit.
I hate this game, but on this occasion that's got feck all to do with what'll be on the pitch.
-
I don't think they will be more fired up. I actually think Bruce's tragedy will unify our side into sweating blood to deliver a result for him as some small consolation.
-
I've read one or two things today about Blues last night being absolutely knackered at the end of the game. I know they left a few players out but it might be an idea to put a couple of pacey players on the bench.
-
I hope the atmosphere is good, since we've been gone it's been completely dead. I know it's a full house but that doesn't equate to good atmosphere especially with early kick-off. We need to make it an intimidating as possible. Be loud, be heard.
-
Slightly off topic, but are small rucksacks allowed in?. Couple of friends from Hamburg coming over, who need to head for airport straight after the game. Thanks.
-
Slightly off topic, but are small rucksacks allowed in?. Couple of friends from Hamburg coming over, who need to head for airport straight after the game. Thanks.
They are allowing quite a few nutsacks in for the day so a couple of rucksacks shouldn't matter.
Bruce's record in the derby with the noses and us combined is W5 D3 L3.
-
I hope the atmosphere is good, since we've been gone it's been completely dead. I know it's a full house but that doesn't equate to good atmosphere especially with early kick-off. We need to make it an intimidating as possible. Be loud, be heard.
It will be, an early goal will ramp it up even more. It died after about 25 minutes last season until Gabby came on and gave everyone a lift.
-
Hopefully we can attack from the off. We’ve scored early goals in recent home games
Johnstone
Tuanzebe Chester Terry Hutton
Jedinak Bjarnason
Snodgrass grealish Adomah
Hogan
Subs: bunn Elmo Taylor Hourihane green Onomah Grabban
-
Why would we play 2 DM's against a fairly mediocre team at home?
Tuanzebe didn't look suited to right back last week when he came on and Elmo is actually good in that position.
-
Tuanzebe is built and runs like a young Micah Richards, don’t you think. Anyway I don’t think we should be dropping Elmo.
-
Bjarnason isn’t really a DM
I think this game is made for Jedinak. And at the moment I’d pick Barny ahead of hourihane. We can quibble over whether he’s a DM or a CM
-
He's playing as a holding player.
There's no way of alter the system to face a side 19th in the table who have only scored 22 goals.
-
Tuanzebe is built and runs like a young Micah Richards, don’t you think. Anyway I don’t think we should be dropping Elmo.
Elmo was poor last week apart from his top drawer finish at the Holte End
-
Can I just remind everybody at Aston Villa, the Meaning Evil, on talkshows, phone-ins, social media, and internet forums that F Agbonlahor may NOT be selected for Sunday's 'derby' fixture.
This is due to him being a useless, piss-taking waste of space.
Thank you.
-
Can I just remind everybody at Aston Villa, the Meaning Evil, on talkshows, phone-ins, social media, and internet forums that F Agbonlahor may NOT be selected for Sunday's 'derby' fixture.
This is due to him being a useless, piss-taking waste of space.
Thank you.
Perfect job for Gabby on Sunday
Ball boy in front of their mob - would give him some running to do - just to avoid the coins and spittle.
-
Let him come on and score the winner, again. Hopefully it'll help us towards promotion, and them towards relegation, and mean that we no longer have to concern ourselves with the two games a season in which Agbonlahor is seen as an asset.
His winning goal on Sunday can be his farewell before being released.
-
Can I just remind everybody at Aston Villa, the Meaning Evil, on talkshows, phone-ins, social media, and internet forums that F Agbonlahor may NOT be selected for Sunday's 'derby' fixture.
This is due to him being a useless, piss-taking waste of space.
Thank you.
He won us the game last year, scoring the winner and winding the rags up. I'd take that again. Just the mention of his name in the pub last night had the Albion fans pulling faces like vampires when faced with a crucifix, imagine how the 'noses feel?
I'm with everyone that wants to see him gone, but while he's here we might as well make use of him, if needed. On the bench just to worry the Rags for me. On if we are desperate.
-
With respect: 'No!'. The current squad can dick Blues to high heaven without Onegoalayear.
-
If he's even half fit I'd have him on the bench. They are shit scared of him.
-
With respect: 'No!'. The current squad can dick Blues to high heaven without Onegoalayear.
We rarely do, though. And "Onegoalayear" could be all we need, as it was last season. Stick him on the bench. We are already paying him and they are frightened of him. It makes no sense to cut our nose off to spite our face.
-
If he's even half fit I'd have him on the bench. They are shit scared of him.
So am I
-
I'm going for a 2-0 win I just think we will have too much for them.
-
Can I just remind everybody at Aston Villa, the Meaning Evil, on talkshows, phone-ins, social media, and internet forums that F Agbonlahor may NOT be selected for Sunday's 'derby' fixture.
This is due to him being a useless, piss-taking waste of space.
Thank you.
He won us the game last year, scoring the winner and winding the rags up. I'd take that again. Just the mention of his name in the pub last night had the Albion fans pulling faces like vampires when faced with a crucifix, imagine how the 'noses feel?
I'm with everyone that wants to see him gone, but while he's here we might as well make use of him, if needed. On the bench just to worry the Rags for me. On if we are desperate.
Regarding strikers, his fifth best or worse behind Hogan, Grabban, Davis and O'Hare, so hopefully he's nowhere near the bench.
-
Stats suggest we will win. But its a `derby` like no other. So with 40.000 fans and promotion the aim. will we win this ?? The answer is `yes`2-0 Adomah-Grealish Personally want Jedinak in there somewhere .....
-
3 - 0 can’t wait :)
-
Slightly off topic, but are small rucksacks allowed in?. Couple of friends from Hamburg coming over, who need to head for airport straight after the game. Thanks.
As long as they are small and they do not mind emptying the contents out to be searched. A similar size to a school rucksack that would carry maybe sandwiches and a flask. Anything like the size of a carry on aircraft bag or small suitcase and they will not be allowed in and there is no storage facility at VP.
-
With respect: 'No!'. The current squad can dick Blues to high heaven without Onegoalayear.
We rarely do, though. And "Onegoalayear" could be all we need, as it was last season. Stick him on the bench. We are already paying him and they are frightened of him. It makes no sense to cut our nose off to spite our face.
Yeah, right! All we needed last year were regular goals and victories to take us back up but where was he week in, week out? On his fat arse. Again, no. Who gives a shit about one game? The other players are earning their crust at every game.
-
Are we having cardboard clappers on Sunday
-
Are we having cardboard clappers on Sunday
We should offer and put them on every seat in the away end. Keeping with their tradition, claret and blue, obviously.
-
Slightly off topic, but are small rucksacks allowed in?. Couple of friends from Hamburg coming over, who need to head for airport straight after the game. Thanks.
As long as they are small and they do not mind emptying the contents out to be searched. A similar size to a school rucksack that would carry maybe sandwiches and a flask. Anything like the size of a carry on aircraft bag or small suitcase and they will not be allowed in and there is no storage facility at VP.
There is a luggage place at New Street Station where you can leave bags at a price, also check out www.nannybag.com, i've not tried it but they advertise leaving a bag for £6 for 24hrs
-
Let him come on and score the winner, again.
You are just forgetting one crucial thing. He has ALREADY scored a goal this season.
-
Cheers Hookeysmith. They’re small rucksacks, so I think they’ll be alright. They’re in North Stand Upper.
-
Slightly off topic, but are small rucksacks allowed in?. Couple of friends from Hamburg coming over, who need to head for airport straight after the game. Thanks.
Cheers, buddy.
As long as they are small and they do not mind emptying the contents out to be searched. A similar size to a school rucksack that would carry maybe sandwiches and a flask. Anything like the size of a carry on aircraft bag or small suitcase and they will not be allowed in and there is no storage facility at VP.
There is a luggage place at New Street Station where you can leave bags at a price, also check out www.nannybag.com, i've not tried it but they advertise leaving a bag for £6 for 24hrs
-
With respect: 'No!'. The current squad can dick Blues to high heaven without Onegoalayear.
We rarely do, though. And "Onegoalayear" could be all we need, as it was last season. Stick him on the bench. We are already paying him and they are frightened of him. It makes no sense to cut our nose off to spite our face.
Yeah, right! All we needed last year were regular goals and victories to take us back up but where was he week in, week out? On his fat arse. Again, no. Who gives a shit about one game? The other players are earning their crust at every game.
Everyone gives a shit about this game. It would be folly not to include a player that the opposition are terrified of.
-
With respect: 'No!'. The current squad can dick Blues to high heaven without Onegoalayear.
We rarely do, though. And "Onegoalayear" could be all we need, as it was last season. Stick him on the bench. We are already paying him and they are frightened of him. It makes no sense to cut our nose off to spite our face.
Yeah, right! All we needed last year were regular goals and victories to take us back up but where was he week in, week out? On his fat arse. Again, no. Who gives a shit about one game? The other players are earning their crust at every game.
Everyone gives a shit about this game. It would be folly not to include a player that the opposition are terrified of.
I could live with Gabby's main contribution this season being the winner against Blues on Sunday.
-
Agreed.
-
Well, I'll be cheering when I see that his name is not on the team sheet as I firmly believe we can beat the rags with our regular squad. It seems that many fans are so terrified of SHA that they are willing to have a retired footballer wheeled out for sentimental reasons. He'd be like Robert Pires trying to get into the box for a corner.
-
I'm with BE all the way on this. Having won six on the trot and brought signs of good times returning it would be ridiculous to bring that waste of space back into the squad. If he must be involved, have him walk out holding the hand of the Villa captain as one of the mascots.
-
I agree that he's a waste of space. Except when we are playing Birmingham City. We are playing Birmingham City, though. Put him in the squad.
-
Why would we want to disrupt a winning squad, in a game at home to a relegation threatened team, in order to bring a really really shit footballer into it?
-
If he's even half fit I'd have him on the bench. They are shit scared of him.
Their fans might be but their players won't give a fuck about the podgy wastrel, surely?
-
I think the other thing that most are overlooking is that Bruce will be keen to get Grabban involved as well.
Personally, I'd like Gabby to be on the bench but it's difficult to see him getting the nod ahead of Grabban and Davis. Even though he's looking a tad tired, Davis is a great option to have from the bench when you are trying to see a game out and want the ball to stick when played to the striker.
Gabby would give both the crowd and the team a lift, as he did last year if he came on with 20/25 minutes remaining but I suspect that the options of Grabban and Davis will be more attractive to Bruce.
-
Not putting such a mighty talisman in the team would be a canny demonstration of supreme confidence in our abilities.
-
Maybe he can help the groundsmen out at half time. Everyone's a winner then.
-
Not putting such a mighty talisman in the team would be a canny demonstration of supreme confidence in our abilities.
You on about Davis or Gabby?
Playing 2 up top would also be a canny demonstration of supreme confidence. it doesn't mean it's the right thing to do though.
-
A big win could put us top in Europe.
https://www.whoscored.com/Statistics/Teams
-
Grabby not Gabby!
-
I wouldn't pick Gabby on the basis that he's done f all for years. I'd still ask him to warm up at various intervals in front of the Bloosers though. It'd confuse them.
-
Cheers Hookeysmith. They’re small rucksacks, so I think they’ll be alright. They’re in North Stand Upper.
For the 5-1 derby ten years ago (Christ!), both myself and a friend were in the same situation and also with tickets in the North Stand. We alighted at Witton, both rocking suitcases on wheels like a pair of tits, causing delays in the hordes of people making their way to the stadium much to general chagrin all-round. The staff at the entrance to the North Stand kindly relieved us of our luggage for the duration of the match and we were able to stretch our knees and feet a little bit more in the hitherto cramped rows of the good old North's user unfriendly layout. Not sure security are so amenable these days what with Isis, Trump an'shit.
-
Oh how I'd love to see us rack up a cricket score against those hate-filled no-marks. Unfortunately I'm thinking it'll be a tense, tight affair: thus it's got 0-0 or 1-1 written all over it for me. I live in hope for a thumping Villa victory (of course) - with the unwashed, nose imbeciles scurrying off to their hovels as the fifth goes in. UTV
-
Not putting such a mighty talisman in the team would be a canny demonstration of supreme confidence in our abilities.
You on about Davis or Gabby?
Playing 2 up top would also be a canny demonstration of supreme confidence. it doesn't mean it's the right thing to do though.
I don't think you have read the discussion.
-
100 lines.
-
100 lines.
Not standing in the corner with a dunces cap on for an hour?
How could I possibly have not read the discussion when I've contributed to it on several occasions?
It's horses for courses and there's no right decision and there's no wrong one. Just because Bad English says we shouldn't have Gabby on the bench, that doesn't mean a line is drawn under it. Whilst he is unlikely to make it, there is still an argument in his favour for doing so.
There's 3 strikers available and only two (maximum) will make the bench. Each has their own merits and by the same token, each one has their own disadvantages. IMO, it is just as negative having Davis on the bench (who won't score) as it is Gabby (who probably won't score). So not having Gabby on the bench is not a demonstration of supreme confidence.
-
Have visions of Grabban this time coming off the bench and becoming a hero.
-
There may have been a bit of flippant irony in my post regarding supreme confidence. Brassneck, you asked if I was on about Davis or Flabby. If you had read the posts you would know that I had only mentioned the fat waster and not Davis.
-
There may have been a bit of flippant irony in my post regarding supreme confidence. Brassneck, you asked if I was on about Davis or Flabby. If you had read the posts you would know that I had only mentioned the fat waster and not Davis.
Yet you fail to see the irony of my asking which player?
Of course I know you meant Gabby. You were hardly likely to call Davis a "mighty talisman" were you?
-
There may have been a bit of flippant irony in my post regarding supreme confidence. Brassneck, you asked if I was on about Davis or Flabby. If you had read the posts you would know that I had only mentioned the fat waster and not Davis.
Yet you fail to see the irony of my asking which player?
Of course I know you meant Gabby. You were hardly likely to call Davis a "mighty talisman" were you?
Sorry, my brain can't keep up with you. Anyway, anything is possible, I mean people are calling for a fat waster who hasn't played for months so why would I be surprised if someone called Davis a talisman?
-
There may have been a bit of flippant irony in my post regarding supreme confidence. Brassneck, you asked if I was on about Davis or Flabby. If you had read the posts you would know that I had only mentioned the fat waster and not Davis.
Yet you fail to see the irony of my asking which player?
Of course I know you meant Gabby. You were hardly likely to call Davis a "mighty talisman" were you?
Sorry, my brain can't keep up with you. Anyway, anything is possible, I mean people are calling for a fat waster who hasn't played for months so why would I be surprised if someone called Davis a talisman?
Grabban hasn't played since before Christmas. Davis has been little more than a bit part player for months.
As I said previously, there is no right decision and no wrong decision - Each player has their own merits. Whatever Gabby may or may not be, he is 100% committed when he plays against Blues. That probably enforces your claim that he may well be a waster but I don't give a flying one. I want what is best for my team
Personally, I would like to have Gabby as an option ahead of Davis. I apologise for the annoyance that this opinion has clearly caused you.
-
Brassneck, once again, I have not spoken about Grabban or Davis. I have simply expressed my view that fat waster Flabby should not be selected. Please be assured that your posts are read with interest but do not inconvenience me at all.
-
Travel info, in case it hasn't been posted before.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2018/02/05/villa-v-blues-2018-transport-plan
-
The game last season was heading for a stalemate . I am not his biggest fan , but he changed the game when he came on (goal aside) . They definitely think he has an Indian sign over them. When he shoulder charged one of their players off the pitch, it galvanised the team and crowd who before that, had seemed to settle for a draw.
But as a previous poster has said , we should have enough to beat shower of shite without him.
-
Brassneck, once again, I have not spoken about Grabban or Davis. I have simply expressed my view that fat waster Flabby should not be selected. Please be assured that your posts are read with interest but do not inconvenience me at all.
Thank you Bad English. I will sleep easier in that knowledge.
I too have simply expressed my view, albeit a differing one to yours. The difference is, I have not been as forceful as you have been. I appreciate others will have a different opinion. Anyway, it is not that big an issue in the grand scheme of things is it? After all, we are discussing a substitutes bench, not even the starting line up.
-
Brassneck, I am flattered that my posts require your close analysis but I am just saying that Flabby is a fucking waster who should not be selected. I accept that you think differently and we can all reflect upon this should we desire to do so.
-
Wind ya's necks in, both Brass and Bad. Sick of the bickering from t'pair o'yis!
-
It's an interesting question for this game. Any other game and I wouldn't see the logic of having Gabby in the squad as there are 3 bigger contributors ahead of him in the pecking order. For this game he could be useful though. You would expect Hogan to start and Grabban to be a cert for the bench. Which leaves it to either Davis or Gabby as a second forward option on the bench. Davis gives us a presence up front and offers something different to Hogan that can help the team while this is a game you know Gabby will be up for and could get the crowd going and would look interested. I think I have to sit on the fence and say it depends how they've been in training the week before and leave it to the coaches to decide. If everyone's fit though, I'm not sure I see Gabby in the 18 against Fulham.
-
Wind ya's necks in, both Brass and Bad. Sick of the bickering from t'pair o'yis!
I don't believe I have been bickering.
-
Wind ya's necks in, both Brass and Bad. Sick of the bickering from t'pair o'yis!
I don't believe I have been bickering.
I SAID PACK IT IN NOW!
-
Whatever! I'm sure he won't be troubling the teamsheet.
-
The suggestions that somehow Gabby should be back for this match are laughable. Frankenstein needs to do some more work before he becomes scary again.
-
Is this game on AVTV? I've looked but can't see anything.
-
It won't be as it's on Sky.
-
I kind of understand the clamour for Gabby to be on the bench because let's face it, it would be very funny if he came on and scored again. That said, we've done ok without him, he's hardly played any football lately and I doubt he deserves to be picked ahead of the likes of Green and Davis anyway.
-
No need to select him. He can just sit on the bench and watch. Maybe the odd bit of exercise on the touchline to keep warm every now and them. Just to keep them confused.
-
Cheers Hookeysmith. They’re small rucksacks, so I think they’ll be alright. They’re in North Stand Upper.
For the 5-1 derby ten years ago (Christ!), both myself and a friend were in the same situation and also with tickets in the North Stand. We alighted at Witton, both rocking suitcases on wheels like a pair of tits, causing delays in the hordes of people making their way to the stadium much to general chagrin all-round. The staff at the entrance to the North Stand kindly relieved us of our luggage for the duration of the match and we were able to stretch our knees and feet a little bit more in the hitherto cramped rows of the good old North's user unfriendly layout. Not sure security are so amenable these days what with Isis, Trump an'shit.
Security and other factors have changed the policies on personal possessions being allowed into the ground. The club will not accept any responsibility for personal possessions so will not hold items such as luggage, umbrellas etc. They used to and issue a ticket - but since the Paris / London attacks things have quite rightly changed.
Anyone attempting to come into the stadium with large items will be refused entry
I really would not chance it - especially on Sunday
-
I hate these games too, but we've got to treat it like just another game against rabble from the nether regions of the division. We should have too much for them all over the pitch, and a game like this will suit John Terry to a tee. 3-0 Villa, fuck off Small Heath.
In a nutshell
-
I hate these games too, but we've got to treat it like just another game against rabble from the nether regions of the division. We should have too much for them all over the pitch, and a game like this will suit John Terry to a tee. 3-0 Villa, fuck off Small Heath.
In a nutshell
I do totally agree, but I think the tension from us fans transmits on to the pitch, you know what were like (the fans) every kick is applauded or groaned at.
Still having said that I think it will be close Villa 5 small heath nowt.
-
It won't be as it's on Sky.
Ah. Bollocks! Cheers!
-
Pre match nerves kicking right in today!! Hate the build up to these games
-
Pre match nerves kicking right in today!! Hate the build up to these games
If you think this is bad, imagine what it's like in the play offs?
This is just another game in which 3 points are available. The worst that can happen is we lose and drop down to 4th with 15 games still in front of us to catch up. Oh and of course the mongrels will be complaining that it didn't feel like a win because the city wouldn't allow them an open top bus tour.
-
Pre match nerves kicking right in today!! Hate the build up to these games
If you think this is bad, imagine what it's like in the play offs?
This is just another game in which 3 points are available. The worst that can happen is we lose and drop down to 4th with 15 games still in front of us to catch up. Oh and of course the mongrels will be complaining that it didn't feel like a win because the city wouldn't allow them an open top bus tour.
I am refusing to focus on anything but 2nd place. But yes you are very accurate, the play offs would be torture.
-
Sounds like Bruce will probably be in the dugout on Sunday. Wonder if that will make for a slightly subdued atmosphere?
-
this made me smile
(http://thumb.ibb.co/c9YNJx/Gabby.jpg) (http://ibb.co/c9YNJx)
UTV
the Doc
-
this made me smile
(http://thumb.ibb.co/c9YNJx/Gabby.jpg) (http://ibb.co/c9YNJx)
UTV
the Doc
That's funny. That picture presents all the reasons to dislike Gabby as well as all the reasons we liked him at one point.
-
Just re-watched the highlights of our 5-1 thrashing of the scum, again. Tingles. Every time. Come on Villa!
-
I'd rather have Gabby on the bench than the extra midfielder that Bruce will go with (ie Whelan)
-
I was never a big Gabby fan even at the height of his powers
but this is the game where I’d have him on the bench
-
He changed it last year. They shat their pants in the stands at the mnetion of his name, he steams on, chins one of them, makes the away end cry and then scores the winner. Back on your coaches boys.
That'll do pig. That'll do.
-
He changed it last year. They shat their pants in the stands at the mnetion of his name, he steams on, chins one of them, makes the away end cry and then scores the winner. Back on your coaches boys.
That'll do pig. That'll do.
It was funny. I was laughing more than celebrating his goal.
-
I am very calm and confident about the game. I don't think they have many experienced big game players do they? Jenkinson, Robinson, Gardner, and both keepers are about it. Che Adams is their main goal threat but his professinal goalscoring record is just under a goal every five games.
I've just seen a picture of their coach Paul Williams. Wasn't he once the Premier leagues fastest player when he was at Coventry in the early PL/SKY era? These days it looks like the only races he wins is to the carvery or buffet.
-
I am very calm and confident about the game. I don't think they have many experienced big game players do they? Jenkinson, Robinson, Gardner, and both keepers are about it. Che Adams is their main goal threat but his professinal goalscoring record is just under a goal every five games.
I've just seen a picture of their coach Paul Williams. Wasn't he once the Premier leagues fastest player when he was at Coventry in the early PL/SKY era? These days it looks like the only races he wins is to the carvery or buffet.
Wasn't that bloke called John? Used to be a postman.
I can remember my bluenose best mate at school desperately clinging to the fact Simon Sturridge was the fastest player in the league (according to some tests done at the time) and that meant he was better than Tony Daley.
Chortle.
-
I may be going mental but was there not a scenario back then Sturridge and Bailey were awarded half a goal each?
-
I am very calm and confident about the game. I don't think they have many experienced big game players do they? Jenkinson, Robinson, Gardner, and both keepers are about it. Che Adams is their main goal threat but his professinal goalscoring record is just under a goal every five games.
I've just seen a picture of their coach Paul Williams. Wasn't he once the Premier leagues fastest player when he was at Coventry in the early PL/SKY era? These days it looks like the only races he wins is to the carvery or buffet.
Wasn't that bloke called John? Used to be a postman.
I can remember my bluenose best mate at school desperately clinging to the fact Simon Sturridge was the fastest player in the league (according to some tests done at the time) and that meant he was better than Tony Daley.
Chortle.
I think you are right. John Williams was the ex postman and Coventry attacking player. Paul Williams was a defender who also played for Coventry but a couple of years after John. 'After John' reminds me of the Young Ones 'Bambi' episode.
-
I am very calm and confident about the game. I don't think they have many experienced big game players do they? Jenkinson, Robinson, Gardner, and both keepers are about it. Che Adams is their main goal threat but his professinal goalscoring record is just under a goal every five games.
I've just seen a picture of their coach Paul Williams. Wasn't he once the Premier leagues fastest player when he was at Coventry in the early PL/SKY era? These days it looks like the only races he wins is to the carvery or buffet.
Was Paul Williams the chap that Savo knocked the ball past, then turned round and knocked it past again a no of years back?
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
That's what happens when you move your offices to Sherlock Street.
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
That's what happens when you move your offices to Sherlock Street.
We are only down the road actually. You would hope "round the corner, past the tea machine" shouldn't be too difficult though.
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
They've been quiet because they know deep down there's a good possibility they're getting twatted.
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
They've been quiet because they know deep down there's a good possibility they're getting twatted.
I think you are mistakenly awarding them a degree of self awareness I have rarely witnessed in the past.
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
They've been quiet because they know deep down there's a good possibility they're getting twatted.
That was my thought as well. Or, even worse, they are actually hopeful of delivering the opposite. I always keep my powder dry if I fancy us to hand out a whacking.
Then I remembered the Savage years, when they genuinely had a fair expectation of beating us, and you couldn't stop the fuckers from crowing in the lead up to the game.
In conclusion, even the very dim ones aren't that confident about Sunday. If we score early then I can see us bagging a few.
-
I think they’d be louder had they lost the last two instead of winning them. It would nuffin’ To lose, be dem against da Vile and da world. As opposed to having that nervous confidence that they might get a result, but equally accepting they could get battered.
-
I am quite surprised about the run up to this game. Normally I can't avoid having at least a few of their fans turn up at my desk to goad me in a display of misplaced bravado but not one of them to be seen this week.
They've been quiet because they know deep down there's a good possibility they're getting twatted.
That was my thought as well. Or, even worse, they are actually hopeful of delivering the opposite. I always keep my powder dry if I fancy us to hand out a whacking.
Then I remembered the Savage years, when they genuinely had a fair expectation of beating us, and you couldn't stop the fuckers from crowing in the lead up to the game.
In conclusion, even the very dim ones aren't that confident about Sunday. If we score early then I can see us bagging a few.
Correct. They're so starved of success generally that they get massively ahead of themselves at the first sign of any good fortune.
I haven't seen my window cleaner, which is a sure sign. Fucker couldn't stop talking when we went down, the conversation has been a lot briefer this season.
-
I have been trying to troll them with various photos on Facebook (with the help of Jon Crofts) but not one has bitten. They know they are getting a spanking.
-
I don't have to contend with many in Stourbridge but every Olbiyun fucker on the planet knew more about the Villa and their stats than I could ever wish to when we got relegated.
The fact the gobshite nose in residence at work has hunkered down and not said a word to me all week (about anything, not just football) speaks volumes.
My only defence of him is that at least he doesn't do all the daft bravado about sitting in our end. He wouldn't entertain entering the ground. Not since we watched a reserve game together and nearly came to blows within 5 minutes of the game starting.
You would have to be fucking mad to sit with the opposition fans for a derby. Not for fear of a pasting, but how can you get any possible enjoyment out of it?
If you lose you put up with them saying/singing shit about your team that drives you mad with rage. If you win, you can't celebrate it.
If we do belt them on Sunday I shall retain my usual dignified silence and just offer grins when they cross my path. It eats the fuckers up inside.
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
No thanks, I like it but it doesn't like me.
Happy Birthday, I'm just over a year through it. It's shit, life begins at 40 my are. My hairs going and the spring's gone out of my jump.
Enjoy!
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
No thanks, I like it but it doesn't like me.
Happy Birthday, I'm just over a year through it. It's shit, life begins at 40 my are. My hairs going and the spring's gone out of my jump.
Enjoy!
Thanks mate. The salmon's pretty average anyway.
My hair's in the same place. Well, actually it isn't, and that's the problem. Strong growth in the forehead area though, which I understand the ladies are mad into.
I had no illusions about my life beginning, it's been grinding on for 39 years and 363 days so far - no change expected!
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
I have a terrible feeling that we're going to have had similar 40ths
-
I'm 38 and have hair growing out my ear for the first time, for some unfathomable reason.
Christ knows what will be going on by the time I hit 40.
-
I'm 38 and have hair growing out my ear for the first time, for some unfathomable reason.
Christ knows what will be going on by the time I hit 40.
You'll be able to brush it up and over like the POTUS and get all the burds.
-
I'm 38 and have hair growing out my ear for the first time, for some unfathomable reason.
Christ knows what will be going on by the time I hit 40.
I'm sixty, what are we talking about?
-
I’ll be in the pub watching this with my mate, who’s a blue and welsh. We’d better feckin win!
-
Nose at work said yesterday 4-1 Villa. But I know he has said it to try and double bluff
-
Just hoping that Blues aren’t allowed to kick Grealish out of the game.
-
I think we sometimes worry that Blues still have Savage and that class of 2002-05 sometimes.i don't think they are anywhere near as physical or committed as that team _ and i sure think in the current Villa team we have lots of players to match them in that aspect. If we play to anywhere near our best I think we will be fine. I don't think we'll get beat, a point at the very least.
-
I am very calm and confident about the game. I don't think they have many experienced big game players do they? Jenkinson, Robinson, Gardner, and both keepers are about it. Che Adams is their main goal threat but his professinal goalscoring record is just under a goal every five games.
I've just seen a picture of their coach Paul Williams. Wasn't he once the Premier leagues fastest player when he was at Coventry in the early PL/SKY era? These days it looks like the only races he wins is to the carvery or buffet.
Wasn't that bloke called John? Used to be a postman.
I can remember my bluenose best mate at school desperately clinging to the fact Simon Sturridge was the fastest player in the league (according to some tests done at the time) and that meant he was better than Tony Daley.
Chortle.
I think you are right. John Williams was the ex postman and Coventry attacking player. Paul Williams was a defender who also played for Coventry but a couple of years after John. 'After John' reminds me of the Young Ones 'Bambi' episode.
Crop rotation in the 14th century was much more widespread......
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
My 40th was the LC QF defeat to them under Houllier.
-
I’m taking my Wife and Kids to this match
kids have all been before but it’s my Wife’s first professional football match
she’s not getting enthused about it though
-
Bring her to the Bartons before the game. I will fill her in on the history whilst angrily bouncing off the walls. Set her up for the game perfectly!
-
Bring her to the Bartons before the game. I will fill her in on the history whilst angrily bouncing off the walls. Set her up for the game perfectly!
she always hated football until my youngest lad started playing, now she's an expert obviously
she's from Nottingham and says she supports Forest, even knows a couple of their players
Nigel Clough and Neil Webb !!
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
We twatted Newcastle 4-2 a couple of days before my 40th. I was on holiday. Can’t have everything I suppose.
-
I am very calm and confident about the game. I don't think they have many experienced big game players do they? Jenkinson, Robinson, Gardner, and both keepers are about it. Che Adams is their main goal threat but his professinal goalscoring record is just under a goal every five games.
I've just seen a picture of their coach Paul Williams. Wasn't he once the Premier leagues fastest player when he was at Coventry in the early PL/SKY era? These days it looks like the only races he wins is to the carvery or buffet.
Wasn't that bloke called John? Used to be a postman.
I can remember my bluenose best mate at school desperately clinging to the fact Simon Sturridge was the fastest player in the league (according to some tests done at the time) and that meant he was better than Tony Daley.
Chortle.
I think you are right. John Williams was the ex postman and Coventry attacking player. Paul Williams was a defender who also played for Coventry but a couple of years after John. 'After John' reminds me of the Young Ones 'Bambi' episode.
Crop rotation in the 14th century was much more widespread......
Considerably more widespread......
-
Happy Birthday SE, you've been Villainous, Sexual and God knows what else in your time, now you embark on a new era. Enjoy and good luck!
-
Happy Birthday SE, you've been Villainous, Sexual and God knows what else in your time, now you embark on a new era. Enjoy and good luck!
Thanks Eamonn. Just Villainous and Sexual, like a less lovable Fred West.
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
We twatted Newcastle 4-2 a couple of days before my 40th. I was on holiday. Can’t have everything I suppose.
We last beat Man Utd at Villa Park on my 13th birthday. Seems an unbelievably long time ago.
Happy birthday SE. We'll do them tomorrow, don't you worry!
-
Wow! You must be ANCIENT!
-
Wow! You must be ANCIENT!
He rode his new penny farthing to the ground as a treat.
-
Wow! You must be ANCIENT!
He rode his new penny farthing to the ground as a treat.
They had invented the wheel ?
-
I’m taking my Wife and Kids to this match
kids have all been before but it’s my Wife’s first professional football match
she’s not getting enthused about it though
Birthday present John for her indoors?
-
Come on you Villa boys!! Please keep up the good run.
-
Second if we win. Come on you Lions.
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
We twatted Newcastle 4-2 a couple of days before my 40th. I was on holiday. Can’t have everything I suppose.
We last beat Man Utd at Villa Park on my 13th birthday. Seems an unbelievably long time ago.
Happy birthday SE. We'll do them tomorrow, don't you worry!
I was there to see us beat Man City at Villa Park on my thirteenth birthday. Three nil in the League cup, November 1983. But more relevant to tomorrow, I was there when we beat the noses 6-0 in the Simod Cup on my eighteenth birthday. I never thought I would see that scoreline matched or beaten, but let's see what tomorrow brings. ;)
-
Win and go 2nd. Beautiful.
-
Bad day for Small Heath aswell with everyone down the bottom picking up points, including Sunderland after being 3-0 down at Bristol City!
-
The one day in the year when I thank my lucky stars I am not a Brummie and living in close proximity to the area - I would be all over the shop with this mongral of a fixture. I try not to hate them but having lived and breathed them for 45 years plus its hard. Sure everyone can feel my vibes. UTV
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
We twatted Newcastle 4-2 a couple of days before my 40th. I was on holiday. Can’t have everything I suppose.
We last beat Man Utd at Villa Park on my 13th birthday. Seems an unbelievably long time ago.
Happy birthday SE. We'll do them tomorrow, don't you worry!
I was there to see us beat Man City at Villa Park on my thirteenth birthday. Three nil in the League cup, November 1983. But more relevant to tomorrow, I was there when we beat the noses 6-0 in the Simod Cup on my eighteenth birthday. I never thought I would see that scoreline matched or beaten, but let's see what tomorrow brings. ;)
Villa went top of the Premier League on my wedding day with Dwight Yorke scoring the only goal at home to Wimbledon. Not very relevant, but our silver wedding anniversary is in 2 weeks. And we got married near Wimbledon.
-
This match is taking place on my 40th birthday so not only do I face the prospect on the death of all my faith the possibility of a beautiful future and having to face my mortality square in the face, it's also my 40th birthday etc etc. Try the salmon.
My 40th birthday was the day we led 2-0 at Leicester before losing 3-2, two seasons ago!
We twatted Newcastle 4-2 a couple of days before my 40th. I was on holiday. Can’t have everything I suppose.
We last beat Man Utd at Villa Park on my 13th birthday. Seems an unbelievably long time ago.
Happy birthday SE. We'll do them tomorrow, don't you worry!
I was there to see us beat Man City at Villa Park on my thirteenth birthday. Three nil in the League cup, November 1983. But more relevant to tomorrow, I was there when we beat the noses 6-0 in the Simod Cup on my eighteenth birthday. I never thought I would see that scoreline matched or beaten, but let's see what tomorrow brings. ;)
Villa went top of the Premier League on my wedding day with Dwight Yorke scoring the only goal at home to Wimbledon. Not very relevant, but our silver wedding anniversary is in 2 weeks. And we got married near Wimbledon.
I'll take that!
-
We beat the Blues 1-0 with a Milner penalty the day after I got married in 2010.
-
It can’t be as bad a game as the one at their dump, that was an absolute stinker. That said I’d take another howler provided we sneaked a 1-0.
-
Come on you lions. Let's go 2nd tomorrow.Then we will be one step closer to bringing the most beautifully named football club in the world back I to the premiership along with the best travelling supporters in English football. Come on villa do the bastards.
-
The one day in the year when I thank my lucky stars I am not a Brummie and living in close proximity to the area - I would be all over the shop with this mongral of a fixture. I try not to hate them but having lived and breathed them for 45 years plus its hard. Sure everyone can feel my vibes. UTV
I feel the same buddy - not sure if I'm going to the Freshie or Grapes tomorrow to watch it or just wait until it's all over and look on here
-
7.30 start tomorrow for my son and I. Hate and love this game in equal measure. Grealish to be the difference! Come on you Lions!!!!!
-
That's a bit early to start drinking, isn't it?
-
Albion won the FA Cup the day after I was born.
Which means they've won it in my lifetime but we haven't.
Which is fucking annoying.
-
That's a bit early to start drinking, isn't it?
I would never start drinking at 7.30am. Near to finishing maybe.
-
My boss is taking his daughter up from Surrey to have a look around Birmingham Uni tomorrow. He asked me what Brum would be like on a Sunday. He went visibly pale when I told him it wasn't your average Sunday.
-
You just know these wankers will put up a fight, but tomorrow is the time when we will know if we are real contenders. Win and I think there will be no stopping us
-
Off to bed now as I have to be at work at 5 in morning so I can get finished and get to the game. I'm like a kid on Xmas eve. I just can't wait until tomorrow kick off.
-
It's going to be the usual horrible, ugly, arm wrestle played out by 2 teams who would rather not lose than try to win. They'll be up in our face, get bodies behind the ball and hope to hit us on the break. We need to remain patient, calm and get both Snodgrass and Grealish into the game as they can make the difference.
Like many of you, if we never played these chavvy, Villa obsessed fuckers again it'd be great thing.
1-0 Villa, Snoddgrass 74th min.
-
The results have gone brilliantly for us today and yesterday. Great opportunity tomorrow at home to a team 20th in the league
-
It can’t be as bad a game as the one at their dump, that was an absolute stinker. That said I’d take another howler provided we sneaked a 1-0.
we beat them 3-1 with a David Geddis (double?) the day after I lost my virginity
not sure which is the best memory
-
Buzzing. Hope the atmosphere is raucous and rocking rather than nervy.
-
I hate these games, always have. To think we used to play friendlies against them. I don’t see them as rivals either, they are and always will be below us. It’ll be scrappy but I think either a 2-0 or a shocking draw
-
It can’t be as bad a game as the one at their dump, that was an absolute stinker. That said I’d take another howler provided we sneaked a 1-0.
we beat them 3-1 with a David Geddis (double?) the day after I lost my virginity
not sure which is the best memory
3-0 that day and I had the pleasure of Jasper Carrott concert in town in the evening, he said he was a Walsall fan
-
The referee is Peter Banks. He is a bit card happy. Sent off the Brentford player at Derby last week.
-
Surprised a premier league ref hasn't dropped down for this, that's what usually happens.
-
The referee is Peter Banks. He is a bit card happy. Sent off the Brentford player at Derby last week.
Isn't he the dad from Mary Poppins?
-
You just know these wankers will put up a fight, but tomorrow is the time when we will know if we are real contenders. Win and I think there will be no stopping us
To move into 2nd would be a big boost and hopefully we can pull away from there.
-
The referee is Peter Banks. He is a bit card happy. Sent off the Brentford player at Derby last week.
Looked a clear red to me to be fair, an awful tackle.
-
A card happy ref will be good for us, they're the cloggers and could end up being down to ten men. Hopefully he'll protect Grealish aswell.
-
To quote Al Davis: JUST WIN BABY!
-
Surprised a premier league ref hasn't dropped down for this, that's what usually happens.
A premier league ref dropping down to officiate a championship game is Neil Warnock's pet hate. Although that probably says more about him and his teams than anything else.
-
A card happy ref will be good for us, they're the cloggers and could end up being down to ten men. Hopefully he'll protect Grealish aswell.
In two different eras, under Saunders and Bruce Small Heath had a few players who could play a bit and mix it a lot. From what I've seen of their current lot they don't appear to be great at either.
-
What about Jota, isn't he skilful and finally coming good?
-
Has there been any update on Hogan?
-
Hogan is fit. Jota is shit. And we are going to smash these so hard they won't stop until they play at Newport next season. 4-1 Villa if we score in the first half an hour.
-
The Holte, Shaw, Sid, Morley, McNaught, the atmosphere, the win, their disallowed goal when they’d gone mental thinking they’d taken the lead, even the kit, great days indeed. If any young ‘uns are reading this and want to know what it used to be like in the pre-Premiership good ‘ole days well take 5 minutes to watch this and and you have your answer...
-
HAPPY ANTI SMALL HEATH DAY ALL!!!
Now, off to the Witton i go....
-
No, my fair cousin;
If we are mark'd to die, we are enow
To do our country loss; and if to live,
The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
God's will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
Such outward things dwell not in my desires.
But if it be a sin to covet honour,
I am the most offending soul alive.
No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.
God's peace! I would not lose so great an honour
As one man more methinks would share from me
For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
Rather proclaim it, Happy Villan, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart; his passport shall be made,
And pounds for convoy put into his purse;
We would not die in that man's company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.
This day is call'd the feast of St Villans day.
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam'd,
And rouse him at the name of Villan.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say "To-morrow is Saint Villan."
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars,
And say "These wounds I had on Villa's day."
Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember, with advantages,
What feats he did that day. Then shall our names,
Familiar in his mouth as household words—
Brucie the King, Terry and Chester ,
Snoddy and Hogan, Grealish and Johnstone—
Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb'red.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Villa Villan shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be rememberèd—
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Aston Villa's day.
2-0
-
The Holte, Shaw, Sid, Morley, McNaught, the atmosphere, the win, their disallowed goal when they’d gone mental thinking they’d taken the lead, even the kit, great days indeed. If any young ‘uns are reading this and want to know what it used to be like in the pre-Premiership good ‘ole days well take 5 minutes to watch this and and you have your answer...
Note the pre-Ronaldo step over from David Geddes at 3:55....!
Great game... I was behind the goal :-)
-
For the first time in years i'm starting to get nervous before games now.
-
Just posted on one of the villa Facebook pages:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cY52Qn/A211_EA6_D_44_F2_474_D_9_AC6_3_B8_ED8_F568_CD.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cY52Qn)
-
So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
-
My heart says 8-0 to the Villa! On the other hand my head says 6-0! ;)
No seriously the Blues might nick one from a dodgy set play...
-
It's all well and good Wendy Ansell offering that alternative, but she could at least have posted the Pope's number so people could book.
-
Let's make this the last time we see these lot for a good while. Promotion is there and we have to take it.
-
Just posted on one of the villa Facebook pages:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cY52Qn/A211_EA6_D_44_F2_474_D_9_AC6_3_B8_ED8_F568_CD.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cY52Qn)
Well the Catholic Church never fail to suprise .
-
Glad to see Jedinak in today. Bjarnison has been playing well, but Jedinak is a dirty beast and exactly the game I would throw him in for.