Is this on TV?
The fact that if we do well in this competition we are unlikely to be able to attend the climax is weighing heavily on my attitude towards this game. It shouldn't I know but there we are.
Changes all 'round diminishing the tie, like so many others will be this weekend. Perhaps we will prevail.
1-0
I think they'll put out a decent side, they've not got a game until Sunday the week after.
Is Trez back? The type of game where he'd nick a goal. Resume his ghosting in at the back stick shtick that El Ghazi has been emulating.
Dean's injury updates are so lame/bogus that he must be doing it to try and keep the opposition guessing.
The fact that if we do well in this competition we are unlikely to be able to attend the climax is weighing heavily on my attitude towards this game. It shouldn't I know but there we are.
Changes all 'round diminishing the tie, like so many others will be this weekend. Perhaps we will prevail.
1-0
Winning the Double without being able to watch. Typical Villa.
There will be a lot of rotation on both sides. Liverpool will have a good line up with more kids than us I assume. But it's hard to tell how this ends up. But I'll go 2-1 us.
HEATON, GUILBERT, ENGELS, HAUSE, TAYLOR, NAKAMBA, ELMO, HOURIHANE, AEG, RAMSEY, DAVIS
SUBS; STEER, JACK, BARRY, WATKINS, KONSA, TARGETT, MCGINN, LANSBURY, BERT
Hopefully there will be other academy players on the bench
They're playing Fabinho and Henderson as center backs tonight.
Wouldn't surprise me if they go all out kids again on Friday.
I hope Liverpool play their first team! The way they are playing of late, an out of sorts, over-playing Arsenal morph of a team, we will be firm favourites. If they play their fringe team, I think they stand a better chance! They really look out of sorts just lately.
I've just seen Klopp's ridiculous comments about last nights game so I've changed my mind.
Play a full team and hammer them into the middle of next week. That'll give the Bingo lookalike something to moan about.
I've just seen Klopp's ridiculous comments about last nights game so I've changed my mind.
Play a full team and hammer them into the middle of next week. That'll give the Bingo lookalike something to moan about.
I was wondering what you meant, then thought of the Banana Splits. A quick check shows it to be a brilliant comparison.
All I remember is how crap our B team was against Stoke in the league cup.
I hope we go serious and go strong.
I'd play Heaton but otherwise a full strength team.
I know it's sacrilege to some but I generally favour putting the league before the cups if you're in a relegation, promotion or title scrap. But now we're all but safe this season I can't see why we wouldn't go all out to win a trophy, particularly in a season like this when we surely have a realistic chance?
If not now, then when?
I, like many others, will be disappointed if our second string go out with a whimper to Liverpool's second string. However, I also recognise that a lot of players have played a lot of games and a rest may be in order. Genuine question here, if we do play a full strength team on Friday would people be OK with players being rested for league games? If so, how do you decide which league games to rest players for? Do you rotate it? Jack rests one game, SJM the next, Ollie the next etc. It is a bit of a conundrum so I can understand why wholesale changes get made in the cup. Won't make me any happier if it looks like we chuck it on Friday though.Full strength team please.We're not going to get relegated.Probably a better chance of winning the Cup than getting into the Champions League.If some players need resting,rotate for a league game.Most of the top six have either extra European fixtures or a League Cup semi or final to play.Let's be different and prioritise the Cup.
I'd just like us to win the Cup.
What a huge cliche this sentiment is but I would be excited to see Barry Jr. get a run-out at some point.
I'd just like us to win the Cup.
Absolutely. It used to make my blood boil when I saw Villa fans saying they wanted to reach the final. Maybe they enjoyed the big day out but for me I'd rather lose in the semi-final than have a big day out and lose in the final. I'm still trying to get over losing to Arsenal and I didn't even go to the game, I watched it in a bloody bar with my extended family in Tavira.
I've just seen Klopp's ridiculous comments about last nights game so I've changed my mind.
Play a full team and hammer them into the middle of next week. That'll give the Bingo lookalike something to moan about.
I was wondering what you meant, then thought of the Banana Splits. A quick check shows it to be a brilliant comparison.
I'd just like us to win the Cup.
Absolutely. It used to make my blood boil when I saw Villa fans saying they wanted to reach the final. Maybe they enjoyed the big day out but for me I'd rather lose in the semi-final than have a big day out and lose in the final. I'm still trying to get over losing to Arsenal and I didn't even go to the game, I watched it in a bloody bar with my extended family in Tavira.
I was absolutely written off at that final, can barely remember the journey there (I know im a dickhead and a genius), a few days ago the highlights appeared on the old facebook and that was the first time I'd actually seen back what happened. I know it was 0-3 at the time and it would've made no difference but those 2 penalty decisions against Gabby and Jack were horrendous.
I'd just like us to win the Cup.
Absolutely. It used to make my blood boil when I saw Villa fans saying they wanted to reach the final. Maybe they enjoyed the big day out but for me I'd rather lose in the semi-final than have a big day out and lose in the final. I'm still trying to get over losing to Arsenal and I didn't even go to the game, I watched it in a bloody bar with my extended family in Tavira.
All I remember is how crap our B team was against Stoke in the league cup.
I hope we go serious and go strong.
Can Lansbury come back into the reckoning for a cup game ? As long as Elmo isn't centre back again that would be an improvement...and sorry Henri but anyone else in midfield too
All I remember is how crap our B team was against Stoke in the league cup.
I hope we go serious and go strong.
Can Lansbury come back into the reckoning for a cup game ? As long as Elmo isn't centre back again that would be an improvement...and sorry Henri but anyone else in midfield too
Lansbury's contract was terminated in October I thought?
If Liverpool put out a side similar the one they played in last year's cup, our reserves should be good enough to win. Would definitely rest McGinn, Grealish and Watkins, but have all three on the bench in case we need them.That is a shocking team, if it's anything like that I'll be fuming, and I don't get as misty eyed about the cup as some do on here.
Expect it to be something like...
Heaton
Guilbert
Engels
Hause
Taylor
Elmo
Hourihane
Nakamba
Ramsey
Traore
Davis
Subs: Steer, Targett, Konsa, Luiz, El Ghazi, McGinn, Grealish, Barry, Watkins
Possibly Barkley/Trezeguet involved if back from injury.
Watkins looked knackered against Man U. If anything happens to either him or Grealish we won't be winning the cup, and can give up finishing high up the league, too. For team spirit it is also vital to use squad players occasionally. Some of them will be vital in the long run.
If the players I've listed aren't good enough to beat a bunch of kids, they should be sold en masse. Save the vital players for tougher opponents.
If Liverpool put out a side similar the one they played in last year's cup, our reserves should be good enough to win. Would definitely rest McGinn, Grealish and Watkins, but have all three on the bench in case we need them.That is a shocking team, if it's anything like that I'll be fuming, and I don't get as misty eyed about the cup as some do on here.
Expect it to be something like...
Heaton
Guilbert
Engels
Hause
Taylor
Elmo
Hourihane
Nakamba
Ramsey
Traore
Davis
Subs: Steer, Targett, Konsa, Luiz, El Ghazi, McGinn, Grealish, Barry, Watkins
Possibly Barkley/Trezeguet involved if back from injury.
If Liverpool put out a side similar the one they played in last year's cup, our reserves should be good enough to win. Would definitely rest McGinn, Grealish and Watkins, but have all three on the bench in case we need them.That is a shocking team, if it's anything like that I'll be fuming, and I don't get as misty eyed about the cup as some do on here.
Expect it to be something like...
Heaton
Guilbert
Engels
Hause
Taylor
Elmo
Hourihane
Nakamba
Ramsey
Traore
Davis
Subs: Steer, Targett, Konsa, Luiz, El Ghazi, McGinn, Grealish, Barry, Watkins
Possibly Barkley/Trezeguet involved if back from injury.
Fume away. It's about as good as the team that beat them 5-0 last year. It would be madness not to take the chance to rest players with three successive huge matches afterwards.
I want us to win the cup, too. As part of a Double. Let's not jeopardise our chances of the title by knackering the team in a match against a bunch of kids/reserves.
But fatigue doesn't work like that, does it? If they're not showing signs now it doesn't me that they might not later because of taking part in this game, the first in a run of (possibly) two games per week for the next nine weeks.
But fatigue doesn't work like that, does it? If they're not showing signs now it doesn't me that they might not later because of taking part in this game, the first in a run of (possibly) two games per week for the next nine weeks.
I wasn't really impressed with Smith's "I've never seen a footballer carried off with exhaustion" line. Seemed like something one of the old school arsehole managers would say, and reminded me of Gregory's "What's he got to be depressed about" comment. They're elite athletes, and I would think a 10% drop in performance would affect the player and team quite a bit.
But fatigue doesn't work like that, does it? If they're not showing signs now it doesn't me that they might not later because of taking part in this game, the first in a run of (possibly) two games per week for the next nine weeks.
I wasn't really impressed with Smith's "I've never seen a footballer carried off with exhaustion" line. Seemed like something one of the old school arsehole managers would say, and reminded me of Gregory's "What's he got to be depressed about" comment. They're elite athletes, and I would think a 10% drop in performance would affect the player and team quite a bit.
He's right though, and you don't often hear about players complaining they are playing too much.
We have an excellent performance analyst team who monitor all the players throughout the week. They will be well aware of who needs a rest and who is fir to play. I expect a strong line up with some key players rested, ollie and jack to be two of them on the bench.
Given a choice which one would you takeFA cup but 4th ...
Win the FA Cup
Finish in a Europa spot (5th)
the answer to that question probably affects which team you think we should put out
But fatigue doesn't work like that, does it? If they're not showing signs now it doesn't me that they might not later because of taking part in this game, the first in a run of (possibly) two games per week for the next nine weeks.
I wasn't really impressed with Smith's "I've never seen a footballer carried off with exhaustion" line. Seemed like something one of the old school arsehole managers would say, and reminded me of Gregory's "What's he got to be depressed about" comment. They're elite athletes, and I would think a 10% drop in performance would affect the player and team quite a bit.
He's right though, and you don't often hear about players complaining they are playing too much.
So the only time a player should be rested is when they're physically too exhausted to play?
But fatigue doesn't work like that, does it? If they're not showing signs now it doesn't me that they might not later because of taking part in this game, the first in a run of (possibly) two games per week for the next nine weeks.
I wasn't really impressed with Smith's "I've never seen a footballer carried off with exhaustion" line. Seemed like something one of the old school arsehole managers would say, and reminded me of Gregory's "What's he got to be depressed about" comment. They're elite athletes, and I would think a 10% drop in performance would affect the player and team quite a bit.
He's right though, and you don't often hear about players complaining they are playing too much.
So the only time a player should be rested is when they're physically too exhausted to play?
Play as many of the first team as possible. Momentum is massive to team mentality.
Given a choice which one would you take
Win the FA Cup
Finish in a Europa spot (5th)
the answer to that question probably affects which team you think we should put out
Play as many of the first team as possible. Momentum is massive to team mentality. They have a 5 day break after this game. And they can relax and regenerate over the weekend and early next week. Maybe even give Barkley a 30 minute work out .....Not forgetting the full seven day break we have just enjoyed.
I remember it well Dave. But we cannot use what happened then as a template. We are in a completely different place now, with ambitious owners and a much stronger first team. Along with being at the beginning of a transfer window. We have just had a full week of recovery and i am sure the coaching and medical stats team can monitor and determine if anyone needs resting. But only 15 games i am sure most players would rather play a competitive match than just train for 10 days. Lets go get them .......
I remember it well Dave. But we cannot use what happened then as a template. We are in a completely different place now, with ambitious owners and a much stronger first team. Along with being at the beginning of a transfer window. We have just had a full week of recovery and i am sure the coaching and medical stats team can monitor and determine if anyone needs resting. But only 15 games i am sure most players would rather play a competitive match than just train for 10 days. Lets go get them .......
It was the start of the season, hardly in a different age. Same owners, same squad, same manager. This idea of 'momentum' gets rolled out every time we lose a cup game and it never makes the slightest bit of difference. Twelve months ago a Wembley final was a distraction, our two best runs under Steve Bruce came after losing in the cups.
As long as we can cobble together 14 players it will go ahead, won’t it.
FA cup rules different to the league.
Will be unimpressed if we aren't allowed to play Newcastle when they have Covid but they force us to play when we have it.
Will be unimpressed if we aren't allowed to play Newcastle when they have Covid but they force us to play when we have it.
Different competitions, different rules
Oh, I agree. But these things never go in our favour.Will be unimpressed if we aren't allowed to play Newcastle when they have Covid but they force us to play when we have it.
Different competitions, different rules
Doesn't make it any less nonsensical.
Anyway, main thing is hope that as few people as possible are affected, and those that are make a swift recovery with no unpleasant long-term effects.
Will be unimpressed if we aren't allowed to play Newcastle when they have Covid but they force us to play when we have it.
Different competitions, different rules
Doesn't make it any less nonsensical.
Oh, I agree. But these things never go in our favour.
It’s media darlings Liverpool, we’ll be made to play I’m sure.
Southampton v Shrewsbury has already been called off after Shrewsbury players tested positive for COVID. So the precedent is set.Not really.
It had better not be, but I understand your cynicism.Southampton v Shrewsbury has already been called off after Shrewsbury players tested positive for COVID. So the precedent is set.Not really.
I doubt Shrewsbury have a squad big enough to cope with a covid outbreak and STILL find 14 fit players.
I think they have postponed it to determine a suitable response...no doubt it’ll be forfeit by Shrewsbury.
Screw the little guy.
Each case is on its merits. If we cant field a 14 man squad, it'll be off no question.
They should cancel the match and award the tie to whichever team won the last time these two sides met.That's not really fair, though, because it might get affected by freak results. They should do the aggregate score of the last time the two sides met, and the last time the two sides met in a cup competition.
It can be played on 18/1. The PL games are only staggered the way they are for Television. LFC v Manu can be played on the 16/1. Man City v. AVFC can be played on 21/1.Each case is on its merits. If we cant field a 14 man squad, it'll be off no question.
Then what? As fbriai says on the Covid thread, it can't really be postponed. 4th round is 23rd January, between this weekend and then looks like this:
13/01 AVFC v Spurs
16/01 AVFC v Everton
17/01 LFC v Man U
20/01 Man City v AVFC
21/01 LFC v Burnley
Presumably we play tomorrow or forfeit.
Imagine a team getting to Wembley having not played a game because all their opponents had Covid.
Given a choice which one would you takeYou obviously haven't thought this through :)
Win the FA Cup
Finish in a Europa spot (5th)
the answer to that question probably affects which team you think we should put out
MartinezAbsolutely. Play the best team available and fuck them.
Targett
Mings
Konsa
Cash
Luiz
McGinn
Barkley
Grealish
Watkins
El Ghazi
They've had 7 days off, Liverpool will be strengthening their side by playing the reserves, lets win the fucking thing.
MartinezAbsolutely. Play the best team available and fuck them.
Targett
Mings
Konsa
Cash
Luiz
McGinn
Barkley
Grealish
Watkins
El Ghazi
They've had 7 days off, Liverpool will be strengthening their side by playing the reserves, lets win the fucking thing.
The Football Association and Aston Villa are working closely together to try to ensure that the club’s Third Round Proper fixture with Liverpool can go ahead as planned at Villa Park tomorrow evening.
Final confirmation will be made tomorrow pending the results of additional COVID-19 testing.
Club StatementQuoteThe Football Association and Aston Villa are working closely together to try to ensure that the club’s Third Round Proper fixture with Liverpool can go ahead as planned at Villa Park tomorrow evening.
Final confirmation will be made tomorrow pending the results of additional COVID-19 testing.
Looks like we’re testing the kids to see if they can play. Chance for Klopp to get revenge for last years league cup game
As I understand it, due to the different rules for the competitions, we either put out some sort of team for tomorrow or we have to forfeit the game. As regards the league match v Spurs, they will postpone it and sort out a new date.So Southampton will be put through at the expense of Shrewsbury then. Agree about the Tottenham game and can see Everton being at risk as well.
Yes, I think Shrewsbury will have to forfeit as they have said they haven’t got 14 players they can put out. I don’t think it’s case of the FA being obstinate. Just they will have trouble to fit in a date before the 4th round.The reality is worldwide tv rights for our game are very lucrative for the FA and they will not be wanting to refund. Asia wants to watch Liverpool and cares little for who they’re playing - if they beat Aston Villa by a hatful no one outside of the U.K. will be bothered that it was our kids.
Percy has just said no first team involvement tomorrow night including Smith
AV will be Playing u23 and academies
Percy has just said no first team involvement tomorrow night including Smith
AV will be Playing u23 and academies
We'll get battered then. Our current crop of U23s are not up to it.
Does Henri Lansbury normally train with the first team?
Ian Taylor’s normally at the ground, he can put a shirt on!
Ian Taylor’s normally at the ground, he can put a shirt on!
So are Dennis Mortimer and Jack Woodward.
Apparently Hercules the lion is ready to go but they can’t find a pair of boots to fit
Apparently Hercules the lion is ready to go but they can’t find a pair of boots to fit
Bella and Chip might make a return.
This is like something from the Golden Gordon episode in Ripping Yarns!Ian Taylor’s normally at the ground, he can put a shirt on!
So are Dennis Mortimer and Jack Woodward.
Midfield sorted
We're better off not bothering than having the kids get smashed up. Sack it off.
Yes, our youngsters fared very badly against Sunderland, Fleetwood and Carlisle who were all less than full strength, so if Liverpool were to field even a senior B string, it could end up as a record FA Cup defeat as well as a record club defeat.We're better off not bothering than having the kids get smashed up. Sack it off.
This is my view, too. Could be painful for them. I suppose the only hope is that Klopp takes it as an opportunity to rest their entire squad and it ends up being Villa Youth v Liverpool Youth.
What's the point in having a game where it's under 18's vs seniors?
I’m sure Liverpool fans are looking at this as justice for when they had to play kids against us last time. This isn’t any longer a contest if they play any first teamers but they may not now.Thing is TV, they didn’t HAVE to play their kids that night, they chose to.
I’m sure Liverpool fans are looking at this as justice for when they had to play kids against us last time. This isn’t any longer a contest if they play any first teamers but they may not now.
We have not isolated the entire first team squad have we?
I’m sure Liverpool fans are looking at this as justice for when they had to play kids against us last time. This isn’t any longer a contest if they play any first teamers but they may not now.
I’ve seen this a lot on Twitter. You’ve got to be some kind of amoeba to think there’s any similarity between the two situations.
I’ll assume if they score tonight that they won’t celebrate the goals as they berated us for doing?
I would love it if we beat them, love it.
A few of the U23s train with the first team.That’ll be a real shame for any that miss out
cheers mate.We have not isolated the entire first team squad have we?
I think so, CL, including the coaches and medical staff. Bodymore is closed as well.
From what I've read, the U23s were tested yesterday and we are awaiting the results of those tests to see whether we have enough players to take the field. Mark Delaney is due to be in the dugout if we do.
More info here: Aston Villa set to field youth players in Liverpool FA Cup tie due to Covid cases (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/07/aston-villa-covid-outbreak-leaves-liverpool-fa-cup-tie-in-doubt)
I suspect it will be postponed.
If it goes ahead I think Bingo will go with a young team with a few first teamers thrown in as insurance against defeat. He's been blarting all season about injuries and how he cares first and foremost about the players so if he put out a full first team he'll look a right dick.
We're on a hiding to nothing really.
Why would a bunch of kids lose confidence if they get wallopped by Liverpool?because if you get done 8-1 by Sunderland and then 10-0 by Liverpool it doesnt exactly give you a winning mentality. Maybe it gets you used to being thrashed. That becomes your par performance.
Unless all the players are really, really thick and deluded, I'd expect them to turn up, give their best and mark it down as experience at what they should be aiming at.
Why would a bunch of kids lose confidence if they get wallopped by Liverpool?because if you get done 8-1 by Sunderland and then 10-0 by Liverpool it doesnt exactly give you a winning mentality. Maybe it gets you used to being thrashed. That becomes your par performance.
Unless all the players are really, really thick and deluded, I'd expect them to turn up, give their best and mark it down as experience at what they should be aiming at.
This is getting daft now. They're going to have to stop the league and extend the season into July and August again. The Euros will almost certainly have to be cancelled I reckon.
This is getting daft now. They're going to have to stop the league and extend the season into July and August again. The Euros will almost certainly have to be cancelled I reckon.
Spot on Risso. The Euros should be cancelled now.
I suspect it will be postponed.it wouldve been postponed by now I think.
It's on.
Mark, Mark, Maaaaark, De-laney.
What is the f**king point, it is totally demeaning to the whole competition!
What is the f**king point, it is totally demeaning to the whole competition!
Well I like the fact that rather than whinge, cry or look for a get out in some way, the club have just stood up and got the fixture on.
Well, snowing like bloody crazy up here: any chance it might do the same in Birmingham?
What is the f**king point, it is totally demeaning to the whole competition!
Well I like the fact that rather than whinge, cry or look for a get out in some way, the club have just stood up and got the fixture on.
We could have challenged them to a snowball fight instead.
I think the club would rather use it as a way of giving young players some experience rather than forfeit the tie. I know some are worried about a real drubbing affecting their confidence but I think it helps guard against complacency and opens their eyes to what senior football is all about. There's been too many talented players over the years who find their own age group football too easy but never go onto fulfill their potential because they've become lazy.
Is it in the rules that we can’t forfeit?
Is it in the rules that we can’t forfeit?
Does anyone know?
I think the club would rather use it as a way of giving young players some experience rather than forfeit the tie. I know some are worried about a real drubbing affecting their confidence but I think it helps guard against complacency and opens their eyes to what senior football is all about. There's been too many talented players over the years who find their own age group football too easy but never go onto fulfill their potential because they've become lazy.
I think it depends on the magnitude of the drubbling. Like, if we lose by 5/6 then I'd probably agree, but if they end up losing 13-0 or something then it'll just be a ridiculous exercise for all involved.
Well I like the fact that rather than whinge, cry or look for a get out in some way, the club have just stood up and got the fixture on.Well may be but I would like see what happens on Wednesday before judging this. I hope it’s not the case that as usual PL teams don’t care about the FA cup.
Do we know what sort of team Liverpool are planing to field?
I’m quite looking forward to seeing the lad in midfield who’s name I can’t write or pronounce, he’s supposed to be flip hot. Chukeweze or something, is he likely to play?
Have Shrewsbury been allowed to cancel because they are a League One club? May as well play though as the fixture pile up is already looking horrendous. Who will be in goal? He will be busy.
Do we know what sort of team Liverpool are planing to field?
I’m sure Liverpool fans are looking at this as justice for when they had to play kids against us last time. This isn’t any longer a contest if they play any first teamers but they may not now.Thing is TV, they didn’t HAVE to play their kids that night, they chose to.
The could easily had added a few first teamers to their team that night but gave priority to a sexier (more financially lucrative) fixture.
So...anyone got a revised team prediction?
Disgrace that this game is taking place.
I’m quite looking forward to seeing the lad in midfield who’s name I can’t write or pronounce, he’s supposed to be flip hot. Chukeweze or something, is he likely to play?
Chukwuemeka. No idea whether he'll play.
I’m quite looking forward to seeing the lad in midfield who’s name I can’t write or pronounce, he’s supposed to be flip hot. Chukeweze or something, is he likely to play?
Chukwuemeka. No idea whether he'll play.
Thanks, that’s the chap.
So...anyone got a revised team prediction?
So...anyone got a revised team prediction?
Reckon it will be something like this
Barry Humphries (in drag)
Oscar “Barry” Arce Barry Hole Sil Swinkels (penalty duties) Gareth Barry
Barry Chuckle Gene Barry Amanda Barry
Barry Sheen Barry Gibb Barry Manilow
Sub: Louis Barry, Barry Bannan, Barry Island
So...anyone got a revised team prediction?
Reckon it will be something like this
Barry Humphries (in drag)
Oscar “Barry” Arce Barry Hole Sil Swinkels (penalty duties) Gareth Barry
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) Absolutely brilliant!!
Barry Chuckle Gene Barry Amanda Barry
Barry Sheen Barry Gibb Barry Manilow
Sub: Louis Barry, Barry Bannan, Barry Island
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
That horse bolted long ago.
I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.
Why didn't Barry take the penalty?So...anyone got a revised team prediction?Reckon it will be something like this
Barry Humphries (in drag)
Oscar “Barry” Arce Barry Hole Sil Swinkels (penalty duties) Gareth Barry
Barry Chuckle Gene Barry Amanda Barry
Barry Sheen Barry Gibb Barry Manilow
Sub: Louis Barry, Barry Bannan, Barry Island
Haven't all of the bright young prospects been training with the first team and therefore ko'd with Covid? Meaning we're likely left with the dregs. Legion needs to get Cam Archer back to the Villa sharpish.
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
That horse bolted long ago.
I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.
Yep. I can't recall ever being this relaxed before a game. We will likely lose heavily so fuck it. I hope our young kids do themselves proud. And frankly it's like their kids vs us last time where a few of them are now featuring in the first team or successfully on loan. That's ultimately what we want out of tonight. A win would be a massive cherry on the icing on the cake.
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
That horse bolted long ago.
I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.
Yep. I can't recall ever being this relaxed before a game. We will likely lose heavily so fuck it. I hope our young kids do themselves proud. And frankly it's like their kids vs us last time where a few of them are now featuring in the first team or successfully on loan. That's ultimately what we want out of tonight. A win would be a massive cherry on the icing on the cake.
Nobody is going to laugh at us if we get thumped, we'll get all the sympathy and pats on the back for getting the tie on, and anyway we battered them at real football a few weeks back.
If we beat them though, or push them close, they're going to look like twats. If they go heavy on a bunch of kids only playing because of a pandemic, they're also going to look like twats.
It's robbed them of their sanctimony, which will hurt them more than any other club. It's almost worth it.
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
Football is one of the things that’s kept me going under this shit sandwich of the past year
And I’m grateful for it
Well it’s all gone nuts really. Aren’t Spurs in the League Cup final after winning two games? Stoke and Brentford. These cup competitions are completely devalued, even more than normal.
it is what it is
I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters
it is what it is
I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters
I hope you say similar once the match is finished.
I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.
To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form. It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.
https://whatthesport.co.uk/football/aston-villa-things-to-know-about-the-youngsters-set-to-face-liverpool/
Good point. Our enemies call us "the history boys" as an insult. I take it as a compliment. Integrity and history are the foundation stones that the greatest club on earth are built on.it is what it is
I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters
I hope you say similar once the match is finished.
I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.
To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form. It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.
I dont give a fuck. The integrity this club has shown to be playing this fixture tonight makes me proud to be a villa fan. No crying, throwing our toys out of the pram just honest and goodness integrity
it is what it is
I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters
I hope you say similar once the match is finished.
I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.
To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form. It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.
I dont give a fuck. The integrity this club has shown to be playing this fixture tonight makes me proud to be a villa fan. No crying, throwing our toys out of the pram just honest and goodness integrity
https://whatthesport.co.uk/football/aston-villa-things-to-know-about-the-youngsters-set-to-face-liverpool/
For what appears to be a cynical click bait site, that's actually a pretty darn good write-up on a load of players that the majority of Villa fans wouldn't have even heard of.
******BREAKING NEWS *******Post of the month awarded.
Aston Villa's cup game against Liverpool has been postponed after several Villa players test positive for Calpol.
Yes all of the above plus I’m really looking forward to watching the youngsters play. We may well lose but I won’t lose any sleep over it to be honest.it is what it is
I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters
I hope you say similar once the match is finished.
I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.
To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form. It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.
I dont give a fuck. The integrity this club has shown to be playing this fixture tonight makes me proud to be a villa fan. No crying, throwing our toys out of the pram just honest and goodness integrity
My thoughts exactly
I’ve supported Villa since 1959 and I’m still not sure what made me choose them. I was born in Kent and my family were more rugby orientated than football so no connection there.
Maybe it was the colours or the very name; someone said the name just rolls over your tongue like honey
Or maybe even at that young age I was aware of the history, tradition and honour of the club
And that is exactly why we are correct to play tonight - we are a “proper” football club and we honour the traditions of the game.
The result is irrelevant but just think what it must be like for our lads tonight
Putting on the famous Villa shirt as a first team player, at Villa Park in the FA Cup against the reigning champions
What wouldn’t we all have given to be able to do that
So never has the cry of “c’mon you Villa boys” been more appropriate
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
Modern times. TV money for the game and allows us to focus on the league and the financial rewards a top finish brings.
That said, I fully agree with you but realistically, there's little opportunity for either team to reschedule the game and to think earlier this week I honestly thought this was finally our year.
When we finally do win the FA Cup again.. and we will, it's going to be one hell of a party. Maybe now is not the best time for that party.
How can this possibly be 'ugly' for Villa fans? We're expecting the team to get twatted; keeping it to single figures will be one of those moral victories the other lot keep getting. Anybody who moans at the result is an idiot and any player affected by anything short of life-threatening injury shouldn't be in the game.I reckon if we lose by less than six we effectively win.
How can this possibly be 'ugly' for Villa fans? We're expecting the team to get twatted; keeping it to single figures will be one of those moral victories the other lot keep getting. Anybody who moans at the result is an idiot and any player affected by anything short of life-threatening injury shouldn't be in the game.
******BREAKING NEWS *******I hope not as I have delivered two boxes of Fredos to the Villa changing room.
Aston Villa's cup game against Liverpool has been postponed after several Villa players test positive for Calpol.
Yawn ...........I knew Canada was behind the times but didn't realise it was stuck in the 1980's :)IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
That horse bolted long ago.
I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.
Yep. I can't recall ever being this relaxed before a game. We will likely lose heavily so fuck it. I hope our young kids do themselves proud. And frankly it's like their kids vs us last time where a few of them are now featuring in the first team or successfully on loan. That's ultimately what we want out of tonight. A win would be a massive cherry on the icing on the cake.
Nobody is going to laugh at us if we get thumped, we'll get all the sympathy and pats on the back for getting the tie on, and anyway we battered them at real football a few weeks back.
If we beat them though, or push them close, they're going to look like twats. If they go heavy on a bunch of kids only playing because of a pandemic, they're also going to look like twats.
It's robbed them of their sanctimony, which will hurt them more than any other club. It's almost worth it.
If they lose they will likely put out a new song and light lots of candles.
This is going to be horrible if they put any first teamers out.
I'm unclear on the details in all of the situations, but could youth teams have been fielded in those Premier League games involving Fulham etc that got called off for Covid? If yes, why did they go ahead? Is this a tacit acknowledgement from the authorities that, fuck it, who cares about the Cup?I think it is fuck the cup. It would be interesting to see what happens on Wednesday. Surely none of first team squad will be available?
I'm unclear on the details in all of the situations, but could youth teams have been fielded in those Premier League games involving Fulham etc that got called off for Covid? If yes, why did they go ahead? Is this a tacit acknowledgement from the authorities that, fuck it, who cares about the Cup?
I'm unclear on the details in all of the situations, but could youth teams have been fielded in those Premier League games involving Fulham etc that got called off for Covid? If yes, why did they go ahead? Is this a tacit acknowledgement from the authorities that, fuck it, who cares about the Cup?
The game against Spurs will almost certainly be off.I'm unclear on the details in all of the situations, but could youth teams have been fielded in those Premier League games involving Fulham etc that got called off for Covid? If yes, why did they go ahead? Is this a tacit acknowledgement from the authorities that, fuck it, who cares about the Cup?I think it is fuck the cup. It would be interesting to see what happens on Wednesday. Surely none of first team squad will be available?
Looking at their team, this would be a bigger shock than Hereford v Newcastle, Sutton v Coventry or the time Blose nearly got a draw against us.
IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.
He better never moan about fixture congestion ever again.I shall get my dog Marley to piss up his gates when I walk him past Klopps house,later tonight :)
An alternative view is that he is doing the same as us - showing respectHe better never moan about fixture congestion ever again.I shall get my dog Marley to piss up his gates when I walk him past Klopps house,later tonight :)