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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Footy-Vill on September 06, 2020, 12:29:04 PM

Title: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 06, 2020, 12:29:04 PM
Just to highlight that Aston Villa first competitive game of the season will come in the 2nd round of the League cup week commencing September 14th

Can we go one better this season in the league cup!
Good effort last season and today will see Villa in the draw for the next rounds of the Carabao Cup.
2nd & 3rd round draw made after the Brentford v Wycombe 1st round match.
Let's go !

The draw round is regionalised in 2 sections North and South.
And drawn for round 2 and 3. 
2nd Round is week starting September 14
3rd Round is week starting September 21

Villa are number 1 in the north section of the draw. Our opponents will come from one of the following :

2 - Barnsley
3 - Blackburn Rovers
4 - Bradford City
5 - Burnley
6 - Burton Albion
7 - Derby County
8 - Everton
9 - Fleetwood Town
10 - Harrogate Town
11 - Hull City
12 - Leeds United
13 - Lincoln City
14 - Middlesbrough
15 - Morecambe
16 - Newcastle United
17 - Oldham Athletic
18 - Port Vale
19 - Preston North End
20 - Rochdale
21 - Salford City
22 - Sheffield United
23 - Sheffield Wednesday
24 - Stoke City
25 - West Brom
26 - Wolves
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: frank black on September 06, 2020, 12:33:27 PM
Where are Small Heath  👀
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: Dave P on September 06, 2020, 12:37:22 PM
So this will be our first game of the season then?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 06, 2020, 12:59:08 PM
Salford City at home please.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 01:05:14 PM
Hopefully avoid Everton.

Should have a good chance against anyone else really.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: nordenvillain on September 06, 2020, 01:19:17 PM
Rochdale away please, then it should be on TV and my local club get a financial bonus - that is apart from the £1 Million paid them in January by Wolves for Luke Mathieson !
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 06, 2020, 01:53:14 PM
It’s going to be Wolves away isn’t it.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 06, 2020, 02:03:00 PM
Where are Small Heath  👀

They were in the southern half of the first round draw anyway.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 06, 2020, 02:05:25 PM
Where are Small Heath  👀

They were in the southern half of the first round draw anyway.

Proper working class southerners, Blues. Not like the William Hagues who rock up at Vile Park in their Austin Allegros, thinking they're better than everyone in the northern half.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 06, 2020, 02:21:35 PM
Burton away
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on September 06, 2020, 02:21:39 PM
Burton away
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 02:21:58 PM
Has it started yet?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 06, 2020, 02:22:19 PM
Yep we have got burton
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 02:22:27 PM
That answers my question!
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 06, 2020, 02:23:23 PM
Albion of course get Harrogate at home.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on September 06, 2020, 02:25:19 PM
Everton v Salford
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 02:33:52 PM
At least Albert can't take the penalty
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on September 06, 2020, 02:34:01 PM
And onto the 3rd round...
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on September 06, 2020, 02:47:57 PM
Bristol city or Northampton vs Villa or Burton
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: eamonn on September 06, 2020, 03:07:26 PM
Didn't we get knocked out by Burton a couple of years ago in a limp-dick display under Bruce ?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Diablo on September 06, 2020, 03:17:10 PM
Didn't we get knocked out by Burton a couple of years ago in a limp-dick display under Bruce ?
Yup https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254597
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 06, 2020, 03:55:28 PM
Didn't we get knocked out by Burton a couple of years ago in a limp-dick display under Bruce ?

Can remember Adomah missing a penalty and then somehow firing the rebound over from about 5 yards. Think SB wanted to sell him after that.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 04:01:46 PM
So do we play the kids, a full strength first team or a mixture?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 06, 2020, 04:02:03 PM
Relatively pleased with the draw but apparently Bristol City "owe us a hiding", presumably a FFP related "hiding".
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 04:03:26 PM
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 06, 2020, 04:04:38 PM
André Moreira. Remember him?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 04:05:01 PM
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 04:14:01 PM
So do we play the kids, a full strength first team or a mixture?

Would think a mix of some youngsters and some first team/reserve players
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 06, 2020, 04:16:33 PM
mostly shit players
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 04:56:48 PM
André Moreira. Remember him?

He was dreadful, but saved a penalty against Colchester
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: brian green on September 06, 2020, 05:03:37 PM
Bit late to the party SE.  William Hague's father was a rag and bone man with a handcart.  Perfect pedigree for a Nose.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 06, 2020, 05:19:32 PM
André Moreira. Remember him?

He was dreadful, but saved a penalty against Colchester

Yeovil wasn't it?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 06:04:09 PM
Haha, may well have been.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 06, 2020, 06:06:51 PM
André Moreira. Remember him?

He was dreadful, but saved a penalty against Colchester

He's now letting in goals back at Belenenses.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: eamonn on September 06, 2020, 06:46:55 PM
Heythhththay Chris Vaddell
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: darren woolley on September 06, 2020, 07:39:08 PM
Then it's Bristol City or Northampton Town if we get through to round three.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 06, 2020, 08:46:58 PM
So do we play the kids, a full strength first team or a mixture?

Normally I'd stick the kids in but as it's our first proper game, perhaps not.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 08:48:59 PM
So do we play the kids, a full strength first team or a mixture?

Normally I'd stick the kids in but as it's our first proper game, perhaps not.

I'd like to see a mix of our regular first-teamers, fringe players and a couple of the better U23s.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 09:17:11 PM
Yeah same for me Leeg
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 06, 2020, 09:23:10 PM
Massive rivalry game for Bristol City if we meet...
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 09:23:59 PM
They are hardly our rivals.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2020, 09:24:50 PM
Yeah same for me Leeg

Would be nice but I expect Smith will play it safe and go for a strong team with maybe Ramsey and Vassilev on the bench.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 06, 2020, 10:15:49 PM
They are hardly our rivals.

For them for some odd reason. We certainly don’t give a fuck about them.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 10:46:40 PM
Suppose our academy is playing in the Football League Trophy on Tuesday, so get to see how our youngsters shape up (I still think that it's farcical that Premier Youth teams are allowed in it).
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 07, 2020, 11:35:00 AM
Bristol city or Northampton vs Villa or Burton

 Northampton v Villa in round 3 would be a repeat of 50 years ago. Maybe we can go one better in the competition than we did that season.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 07, 2020, 05:31:49 PM
Just to let people know the match Vs Burton will be shown live on Sky Sports 745pm Tuesday September 15
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 07, 2020, 05:35:12 PM
Thank you.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 07, 2020, 05:54:57 PM
Even better.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 07, 2020, 05:58:53 PM
Just to let people know the match Vs Burton will be shown live on Sky Sports 745pm Tuesday September 15

Main event, Action, premier league  or sky sports football?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 07, 2020, 06:30:10 PM
Just to let people know the match Vs Burton will be shown live on Sky Sports 745pm Tuesday September 15

Where have you seen this? Nothing on https://www.live-footballontv.com/carabao-cup-on-tv.html
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: danno on September 07, 2020, 06:53:01 PM
Just to let people know the match Vs Burton will be shown live on Sky Sports 745pm Tuesday September 15

Where have you seen this? Nothing on https://www.live-footballontv.com/carabao-cup-on-tv.html

It's listed here

https://www.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 07, 2020, 07:04:50 PM
Cheers
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: hipkiss92 on September 07, 2020, 07:06:10 PM
Ideally us and Northampton go through. I can go then go watch us in the 3rd round from the hill looking over the ground at sixfields (no doubt being asked to go home shortly after kick off).
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: eamonn on September 09, 2020, 12:57:16 AM
Yes, good point. Its generally accepted that you give a club at least three days (well, sleeps) between games so what's going on with this? The Sheff Utd game was moved before all the Sep games were confirmed for TV, wasn't it? Not sure why.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: eamonn on September 09, 2020, 03:42:11 PM
I know but that was a high-profile anomaly when Liverpool had already agreed to play in a meaningless competition halfway across the world and they didn't have enough spare midweeks to fit us in.

It would be a bit crap if we had to do similar and play a youth team in a competition that we nearly won six months ago.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Luke8 on September 09, 2020, 08:14:21 PM
It’s a product of the truncated season unfortunately. It’s exactly the same for Sheffield United (if we both get through the second round), Wolves and Manchester City. Think Tottenham have to play both a third round game and a Europa game that same week too.

Not ideal at all, but we played an almost completely different XI in the earlier rounds last year (as did most of our opponents).
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Luke8 on September 09, 2020, 08:44:04 PM
Although on the other side of this is the fact that this season is going to break the players.  There is another three international matches on top of all this next month.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: eamonn on September 16, 2020, 08:59:36 PM
Four rounds done by the start of October! When is the final, Guy Fawkes night ?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2020, 09:01:48 PM
Looks like the Villa match will be played Thursday 24th September. That's anything to go by on Sheffield Utd , Brighton playing their cup ties tomorrow who both played on Monday

Then the round 4 match Thursday 1st October.
Makes sense

Let's get Round 3 done with first.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2020, 09:03:04 PM
Four rounds done by the start of October! When is the final, Guy Fawkes night ?

Hallowe'en for the semi-finals at this rate.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs ? [A])
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2020, 09:12:12 PM
Looking like Bristol City at the moment.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: darren woolley on September 17, 2020, 09:48:49 AM
Bristol City it is then.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Clampy on September 17, 2020, 09:54:39 AM
Four rounds done by the start of October! When is the final, Guy Fawkes night ?

That made me lol (as the kids say).

It does all seem a bit rushed. Is there any need for it really?
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: AV82EC on September 17, 2020, 10:00:31 AM
Four rounds done by the start of October! When is the final, Guy Fawkes night ?

That made me lol (as the kids say).

It does all seem a bit rushed. Is there any need for it really?

With the reduced season, International and European fixtures there is no room in the calendar throughout OCt and Nov and most of Dec to fit it in. I quite like it but I’ve always been a fan of the League Cup.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 17, 2020, 12:11:50 PM
For those wondering

Round 5– 22/23 December
Semi-Finals - 5/6 January 2021 one off tie.
Carabao Cup Final - 28 February 2021
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 2 vs Burton [A])
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 17, 2020, 12:15:22 PM
Looks like the Villa match will be played Thursday 24th September. That's anything to go by on Sheffield Utd , Brighton playing their cup ties tomorrow who both played on Monday

Then the round 4 match Thursday 1st October.
Makes sense

Let's get Round 3 done with first.

Yes must negotiate the Weimann and Baker derby first !
I see Chris Martin has come in from the cold and now plays at Bristol City
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 17, 2020, 12:41:34 PM
Back in the 70s, they would play 3 games in 4 days over easter. 2nd replays in the cup, none of this knocking off early and going home after a quick penalty shoot out.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: avfcpg on September 17, 2020, 12:47:26 PM
Gotta feel for Lee Johnson...when they played us away we had "two home ends" and now when they play us at home they have no home ends due to Covid...  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: danno on September 17, 2020, 12:58:20 PM
Gotta feel for Lee Johnson...when they played us away we had "two home ends" and now when they play us at home they have no home ends due to Covid...  ;D ;D ;D

They sacked him anyway so he'll probably be cheering us on.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: eamonn on September 17, 2020, 01:02:54 PM
Looks like the Villa match will be played Thursday 24th September. That's anything to go by on Sheffield Utd , Brighton playing their cup ties tomorrow who both played on Monday

Then the round 4 match Thursday 1st October.
Makes sense

Let's get Round 3 done with first.

Yes must negotiate the Weimann and Baker derby first !
I see Chris Martin has come in from the cold and now plays at Bristol City

This pun deserves genuflection.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 17, 2020, 01:23:50 PM
Four rounds done by the start of October! When is the final, Guy Fawkes night ?

That made me lol (as the kids say).

It does all seem a bit rushed. Is there any need for it really?

With the reduced season, International and European fixtures there is no room in the calendar throughout OCt and Nov and most of Dec to fit it in. I quite like it but I’ve always been a fan of the League Cup.

I like it as well and wonder if they might do it again in future seasons.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 17, 2020, 01:24:36 PM
They'll need to sort out the clashes with European qualifying rounds though.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: sid1964 on September 17, 2020, 02:18:18 PM
Notice we are not on Sky now that the big 6 are now in the competition
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Legion on September 17, 2020, 02:22:10 PM
Rich.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Drummond on September 17, 2020, 05:00:42 PM
Streamed for £10 on Carabao Live
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: AV82EC on September 17, 2020, 06:19:31 PM
Streamed for £10 on Carabao Live

WTF is Carabao Live?!
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Drummond on September 17, 2020, 06:39:05 PM
Streamed for £10 on Carabao Live

WTF is Carabao Live?!

The League Cup streaming website.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: AV82EC on September 17, 2020, 07:23:42 PM
Streamed for £10 on Carabao Live

WTF is Carabao Live?!

The League Cup streaming website.

Oh right hadn’t heard of it so thanks.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 17, 2020, 08:25:16 PM
Just noticed that the draw for the 4th Round is after the Brighton Pompey game tonight.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: olaftab on September 17, 2020, 08:37:05 PM
Just noticed that the draw for the 4th Round is after the Brighton Pompey game tonight.
Footy-Vill told us last year.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: Lsvilla on September 17, 2020, 10:10:06 PM
Good work Lee.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: AV82EC on September 17, 2020, 10:11:10 PM
Stoke or Gillingham.
Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: WilliamStanding on September 17, 2020, 10:11:53 PM
Decent drawer if we get past our rivals at Ashton Gate.

Title: Re: CARABAO CUP 2020/21 (Round 3 vs Bristol City [A])
Post by: pooligan on September 17, 2020, 10:14:46 PM
The draw says if we beat Bristol City  we will be at home to either Wolves or Gillingham  What a balls up by the Mirror website i just heard the dogheads knocked out by Stoke
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: aldridgeboy on September 17, 2020, 10:15:47 PM
Decent draw. And a few “ big guns” playing each other as well.

It’s our year.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 17, 2020, 10:18:26 PM
Great chance to get to the last eight
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 17, 2020, 10:24:38 PM
Could only really have been better if Everton had got Manure, but that was excellent work by Lee
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: TaxDodger on September 17, 2020, 10:28:35 PM
Really hope he takes Bristol City seriously after that draw.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 17, 2020, 10:32:50 PM
Decent draw. And a few “ big guns” playing each other as well.

Agreed and one of the advantages of knowing the next round in advance is that a manager can decide whether "to go for it".

We should get through to the last 8 with a 50% chance of getting West Brom/Fulham/Everton/West Ham. Worth taking seriously this year.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: Legion on September 17, 2020, 10:35:30 PM
Every year.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: pooligan on September 17, 2020, 10:39:19 PM
Wolverhampton Barcelona out already ,total domination of football further delayed lol
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 17, 2020, 10:52:54 PM
Every year.

That's also a given for me but you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2020, 01:38:46 AM
Could only really have been better if Everton had got Manure, but that was excellent work by Lee

Was he working with heated balls ?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 18, 2020, 06:44:07 AM
Really hope he takes Bristol City seriously after that draw.

Bristols titties ! Hahahaha !
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 3 v Bristol City (A) Round 4 v Stoke/Gillingham (H)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 23, 2020, 10:00:26 PM
If we get through.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 24, 2020, 09:05:31 PM
I never doubted you, mate 🙂
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 24, 2020, 09:24:39 PM
When's the draw for the 5th round?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: AV82EC on September 24, 2020, 10:16:25 PM
I’d imagine straight after the 4th round ties next week. Qtr finals are the week before Xmas.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: darren woolley on September 25, 2020, 11:21:40 AM
Stoke at home for us then I can see us beating them.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2020, 01:08:24 PM
Confirmed for next Thursday at 7pm, not chosen as a TV fixture so will presumably be available if you pay a tenner again.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: manic-road on September 25, 2020, 01:10:26 PM
Had a good draw so far, would love us to get to another final again only with a win this time.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 25, 2020, 05:13:17 PM
A statement from the EFL : "In accordance with Carabao Cup Rules, Tottenham Hotspur have been awarded with a bye to progress to Round Four of the Carabao Cup and will now play Chelsea on Tuesday 29 September"

Well I never.
Rather unfair considering the circumstances.

Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: eamonn on September 25, 2020, 05:27:13 PM
Don't worry, our new boys Odoi and Ross (with Tammy's help) will knock Spudz out and one more chance for them to win a trophy in a year ending in '1'  (when exactly was the last?) will be gone.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 25, 2020, 05:29:01 PM
Typical EFL. Begging for a COVID handout from the Premier league but when it comes to helping out one of their own, Feck 'em. Rules are Rules. Talk about inflexible.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: JD on September 26, 2020, 09:35:14 AM
A statement from the EFL : "In accordance with Carabao Cup Rules, Tottenham Hotspur have been awarded with a bye to progress to Round Four of the Carabao Cup and will now play Chelsea on Tuesday 29 September"

Well I never.
Rather unfair considering the circumstances.



F#$king Spurs, how dare they accept that against the O's. They should immediately withdraw and accept to allow the O's to go through.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 26, 2020, 11:44:21 AM
f*ck that. Play the kids next round.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 26, 2020, 11:44:52 AM
Blimey, next thing you know there'll be a separate competition for Cup winners. Imagine that! Can't think what they'd possibly call it, mind...
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 26, 2020, 11:54:49 AM
Mental. So 96 teams will be in some sort of European Competition next year. Totally devaluing the whole concept.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 26, 2020, 12:11:26 PM
Mental. So 96 teams will be in some sort of European Competition next year. Totally devaluing the whole concept.

In 1981/82, we were one of 128 clubs to play first round games.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 26, 2020, 12:20:27 PM
yeah but they were league winners. I seriously can't see the point of us winning the Caribou, stretching our squad to breaking point  to compete in 4 competitions for the booby prize of a Europa place. There's clubs the british sides played last season who i'm still not entirely sure where they're from. This idea makes the CWC look like a competition for the elite.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 26, 2020, 12:42:03 PM
yeah but they were league winners. I seriously can't see the point of us winning the Caribou, stretching our squad to breaking point  to compete in 4 competitions for the booby prize of a Europa place. There's clubs the british sides played last season who i'm still not entirely sure where they're from. This idea makes the CWC look like a competition for the elite.

They weren't all league winners - there were 33 clubs in the European Cup.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 26, 2020, 12:48:20 PM
sorry misread it. I'm old skool so champions league should be champions (its sort of implied by the name), Europa should be 2nd and i have no problem with cup winners, but winning the caribou cup to compete in a competition probably weaker than it.........nah.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Nev on September 26, 2020, 01:11:52 PM
What about winning an honour in itself? I agree that European qualification is little reward but the idea of a Villa captain lifting that wonderful 3 handled trophy at Wembley? In a hearbeat.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 26, 2020, 02:12:35 PM
If there was no European qualification whatsoever I would still want to win the cup. It's a major competition. Aston Villa should be in the business of trying to win it.

Edit: basically, what Nev said.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 26, 2020, 02:15:18 PM
yeah no problem with that. just play the kids in the conference or whatever its called. We'd probably still get to the semis with the arse in it anyway.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: eamonn on September 26, 2020, 07:34:36 PM
Whose idea was to make an even inferior version of the Europ League? Baby Face Infantino ? Fucking gobshite.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: AV82EC on September 26, 2020, 07:37:11 PM
Am I the only one who quite likes the thought of returning to the good old days of 3 European tournaments?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: sickbeggar on September 26, 2020, 07:41:54 PM
I'd be fine with the return of the CWC. This is more like the Watney Cup.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: AV82EC on September 26, 2020, 07:45:49 PM
Maybe a stepping stone to it though, who knows.🤷🏼‍♂️
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Mister E on September 26, 2020, 08:01:33 PM
Win the League Cup and then refuse to play in the corresponding European jamboree.
That should be the plan.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: VillaSpen on September 29, 2020, 11:43:39 PM
Am I the only one who quite likes the thought of returning to the good old days of 3 European tournaments?

Me too mate. The Europa League is too bloated and I miss the Cup Winner's Cup.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 30, 2020, 01:36:11 AM
Hoping for this thread to continue after Thursday but putting out there that Villa are 25/1 to win the Cup!
Why not !


Because come Feb. 28 it will 25 years since we last won it. However it will also be 60 since years since we won the first League Cup so...
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: manic-road on September 30, 2020, 08:54:01 AM
I would love us to win the league cup and then play the youngsters in that new European mickey mouse trophy.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Border villan on September 30, 2020, 09:45:53 AM
Can a moderator combine this with the other stoke thread?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 30, 2020, 07:20:52 PM
Can a moderator combine this with the other stoke thread?

No need. This is the general EFL Cup thread which gets updated as we progress to the final, the other is the specific pre-match thread for the Stoke game.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Legion on September 30, 2020, 07:21:42 PM
Correct.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Border villan on October 01, 2020, 04:54:52 PM
So the Carabao Cup Draw Quarter Finals Today around 10pm or thereafter Liverpool v Arsenal tie finished.

Brentford /Fulham
Liverpool / Arsenal
Everton
Manchester City
Manchester Utd
Newcastle
Spurs

Interesting, seven possible teams in the quarter finals. How will that work?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 01, 2020, 04:55:13 PM
So the Carabao Cup Draw Quarter Finals Today around 10pm or thereafter Liverpool v Arsenal tie finished.

Brentford /Fulham
Liverpool / Arsenal
Everton
Manchester City
Manchester Utd
Newcastle
Spurs

Interesting, seven possible teams in the quarter finals. How will that work?

We're the eighth.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: leylandalbion on October 01, 2020, 05:16:32 PM
Anyone who has bought the match pass does it let you mirror onto tv?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 01, 2020, 05:40:17 PM
Anyone who has bought the match pass does it let you mirror onto tv?

I've just tried it, it mirrors fine at the moment, there's a camera filming in the car park and I've just seen James Chester walking in.

Edit: that's to a roku box
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: leylandalbion on October 01, 2020, 05:43:56 PM
Anyone who has bought the match pass does it let you mirror onto tv?

I've just tried it, it mirrors fine at the moment, there's a camera filming in the car park and I've just seen James Chester walking in.

Edit: that's to a roku box
Cheers....any sign of the bagpiper or pork scratchings dude?
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 01, 2020, 05:46:21 PM
Anyone who has bought the match pass does it let you mirror onto tv?

I've just tried it, it mirrors fine at the moment, there's a camera filming in the car park and I've just seen James Chester walking in.

Edit: that's to a roku box
Cheers....any sign of the bagpiper or pork scratchings dude?

There's no sound, can't tell.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 01, 2020, 05:55:43 PM
They've switched to a camera in the Holte End now. I can make out that there's people warming up in front of the North Stand, but there's a suspicious looking bloke scoping out the Holte from behind the near goal.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Legion on October 01, 2020, 09:13:53 PM
Oh well.
Title: Re: Carabao Cup Round 4 v Stoke (H)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 01, 2020, 09:24:01 PM
So the Carabao Cup Draw Quarter Finals Today around 10pm or thereafter Liverpool v Arsenal tie finished.

Brentford /Fulham
Liverpool / Arsenal
Everton
Manchester City
Manchester Utd
Newcastle
Spurs

Prescient not to include Villa in the draw line-up.

40 years ago we lost to Cambridge Utd in the League Cup. That season went okay.
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