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Title: Fixtures out now
Post by: Demitri_C on June 12, 2021, 05:44:28 PM
Just had a look and the new premier league fixtures are out this coming Wednesday at 9am.

Who you fancy?

I don't want brentford 1st esp away. As their first ever premier league game you know they will up be up for it.

I wouldnt mind getting city or united away 1st game get that out the way early in the season.

Final game at home please  😁
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Steve67 on June 12, 2021, 05:54:34 PM
Bound to be away, we usually are. Likely to be Norwich or Brentford at a guess.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2021, 05:56:13 PM
If our first game is at home, doesn't matter who they are. They're getting twatted. Man U, please.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Pete3206 on June 12, 2021, 07:51:39 PM
Man U at home, switched to Friday night
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2021, 07:53:08 PM
Goo on then. 🙂
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Richard E on June 12, 2021, 07:56:16 PM
The precise order in which we record our 38 wins and 38 clean sheets is academic. As CD says, whoever we play first, they’re getting twatted.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 12, 2021, 08:02:57 PM
Blose or the Olbiyun at home....Oh!

Palace or Newcastle at home will do fine.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Lsvilla on June 12, 2021, 08:07:06 PM
Man U at home, switched to Friday night
Noooo ! I massively enjoyed the Everton at home Friday night but I’ve got tix for England v India at lords that day and they’ve cost me a quarter of the price of my ST for the whole season so would like to go. Hoping for Saturday - 5.15 would be nice for a couple of pints pre match.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 12, 2021, 08:13:34 PM
Palace or Everton at home. Someone in a mess.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: ldavfc4eva on June 12, 2021, 08:42:09 PM
Newcastle away
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 12, 2021, 08:51:08 PM
Just please not one of the promoted sides first. Especially Brentford
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Des Little on June 12, 2021, 09:27:19 PM
Palace or Everton at home. Someone in a mess.

Wolves then
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 12, 2021, 09:27:46 PM
Arsenal. 1st against 2nd in the table.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: robbo1874 on June 12, 2021, 11:35:31 PM
I’d be happy with Arsenal away. Win that and we’ve set out our stall for the season.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: john2710 on June 13, 2021, 08:25:29 AM
It's going to be Brentford away.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: mr underhill on June 13, 2021, 04:07:54 PM
I don't care about it - just don't roll over and die in the four games involving  the two teams from Manchester, please Villa.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Ad@m on June 13, 2021, 04:57:25 PM
It's going to be Norwich away where Buendia will get loads of shit off the yokels before scoring the winner and sprinting the length of the pitch making a shushing motion at them!!
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Taylor on June 13, 2021, 05:05:50 PM
Got a feeling it will be  Liverpool
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 13, 2021, 05:23:35 PM
It's going to be Norwich away where Buendia will get loads of shit off the yokels before scoring the winner and sprinting the length of the pitch making a shushing motion at them!!

Play Conor. He scores and/or sets up 5. We win 10-1. We sell him a week later for £20m. Job done.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: chrisw1 on June 15, 2021, 11:32:47 AM
I'd rather avoid the promoted teams in the first few weeks.  Sometimes it's good to get some big guns early before they hit their straps, so I wouldn't mind Chelsea.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: eamonn on June 15, 2021, 12:10:13 PM
If crowds are still restricted, get one of the tough aways over with, we'll have a better chance without their braying fans.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: exigo on June 15, 2021, 01:41:57 PM
Promoted teams always get drawn against the Big Four™ first up, so we'll have to wait until next season for that.
Anyone at home first up will do. Full house, epic noise, arses handed back on a plate.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 15, 2021, 02:28:25 PM
We are suited to playing away and I would rather expose a side and help us get into the groove by playing on the counter right off the bat. So for me anyone in that mid table pr lowe grouping away. Everton, Spurs, Arsenal, Wolves, Newcastle etc would be fine. Leeds would be tough, and the promoted clubs always tricky. No interest in Brentford away too early. Norwich though is always a good.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Heald Green Villa on June 15, 2021, 02:56:45 PM
Since we beat ManU on that opening game way back in the last decade, i think they've decreed to the PL that they must play us well into the season so that they've got games under their belt, and in a better
position to get a last minute equaliser or a win when they've come out of a bad patch. So ManU 1st game please
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2021, 05:14:44 PM
Promoted teams always get drawn against the Big Four™ first up, so we'll have to wait until next season for that.
Anyone at home first up will do. Full house, epic noise, arses handed back on a plate.

Not always. Baggies played Leicester last season and Sheffield United played Bournemouth year before that. Couldn't be arsed checking beyond that but I can remember us travelling to Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Stoke for their first Premier League games.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 15, 2021, 05:47:31 PM
Promoted teams always get drawn against the Big Four™ first up, so we'll have to wait until next season for that.
Anyone at home first up will do. Full house, epic noise, arses handed back on a plate.

Not always. Baggies played Leicester last season and Sheffield United played Bournemouth year before that. Couldn't be arsed checking beyond that but I can remember us travelling to Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Stoke for their first Premier League games.

This is my annual reminder that I Was Once On The Fixtures Committee (And Therefore Know More Than Any of You).
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: john e on June 15, 2021, 05:55:56 PM
Norwich
nailed on i reckon
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2021, 06:04:15 PM
I don't know who we will get but we are bound to be away. Including last year's scheduled Man City game which was postponed, we've been away first game in nine of the past ten years. It used to make sense that if you started away you finished at home, and vice versa, but they got rid of that rule because it was a good idea.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Villa Lew on June 15, 2021, 06:07:30 PM
Boxing Day fixtures are arranged to be as localised as possible, so a northern club will never play a southern club.

Last day of the season, the so called big '6' never play each other.

Clubs will never start the season or finish the season with 2 home games or with 2 away games.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 15, 2021, 06:08:25 PM
I don't know who we will get but we are bound to be away. Including last year's scheduled Man City game which was postponed, we've been away first game in nine of the past ten years. It used to make sense that if you started away you finished at home, and vice versa, but they got rid of that rule because it was a good idea.

I certainly don't want Man City. They will likely celegrate the trophy again and in front of pretty full stadium depend on how many allowed in. They will probably batter whoever they play.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 15, 2021, 06:20:47 PM
Boxing Day fixtures are arranged to be as localised as possible, so a northern club will never play a southern club.

Last day of the season, the so called big '6' never play each other.

Clubs will never start the season or finish the season with 2 home games or with 2 away games.

The first two aren't true and the third rarely happens.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2021, 06:28:13 PM
First game: Southampton (a)
Boxing Day: Leicester (a)
Final Game: Tottenham (h)

My predictions.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Damo70 on June 15, 2021, 06:35:19 PM
I remember us kicking off the season with two local derbies in two consecutive seasons when we played at home to Albion in the first game in 1983 and at home to Coventry in the first game in 1984.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2021, 06:43:20 PM
First game: Southampton (a)

Be interesting to see what sort of reception JWP gets on his return to his old club.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Villa Lew on June 15, 2021, 07:17:53 PM
Boxing Day fixtures are arranged to be as localised as possible, so a northern club will never play a southern club.

Last day of the season, the so called big '6' never play each other.

Clubs will never start the season or finish the season with 2 home games or with 2 away games.

The first two aren't true and the third rarely happens.

Checking the Premier League website, the third one is true and it also says the computer will try and minimise travel on Boxing Day. Regarding the second one, there is nothing in black and white, but I can't remember the last time that happened and I always take a point at looking at the last day fixtures.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 15, 2021, 07:24:06 PM
Everton at home.

Insider knowledge, believe me.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Des Little on June 15, 2021, 08:16:48 PM
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Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 15, 2021, 08:21:27 PM
Boxing Day fixtures are arranged to be as localised as possible, so a northern club will never play a southern club.

Last day of the season, the so called big '6' never play each other.

Clubs will never start the season or finish the season with 2 home games or with 2 away games.

The first two aren't true and the third rarely happens.

Checking the Premier League website, the third one is true and it also says the computer will try and minimise travel on Boxing Day. Regarding the second one, there is nothing in black and white, but I can't remember the last time that happened and I always take a point at looking at the last day fixtures.

I didn't realise the Boxing Day thing; it's not like they give a toss about travelling at other times of the season.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Des Little on June 15, 2021, 09:59:14 PM
My memory isn’t the best but I certainly remember going to Swansea on a Boxing Day fairly recently. That’s another country, let alone not local.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 15, 2021, 10:01:34 PM
My memory isn’t the best but I certainly remember going to Swansea on a Boxing Day fairly recently. That’s another country, let alone not local.

The problem with our geographical position is that what's local for one club is a bugger of a journey for us. We could well have been Swansea's nearest.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: ldavfc4eva on June 15, 2021, 10:03:27 PM
Man Utd at home

3-1 win to set up a 4th place finish, league cup win and FA Cup semi finalists, repeat of my first season supporting us

We can but dream
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Richard E on June 15, 2021, 10:18:20 PM
Man Utd at home

3-1 win to set up a 4th place finish, league cup win and FA Cup semi finalists, repeat of my first season supporting us

We can but dream

That was my favourite ever season. But can we win the FA Cup please?
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: ldavfc4eva on June 15, 2021, 10:22:12 PM
Man Utd at home

3-1 win to set up a 4th place finish, league cup win and FA Cup semi finalists, repeat of my first season supporting us

We can but dream

That was my favourite ever season. But can we win the FA Cup please?

Yes Richard, let’s go one better than Sir Brian’s team.

That was my first season supporting us and there has been nothing like it since, we had Euro 96 that summer too so it was football heaven.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 15, 2021, 10:22:32 PM
My memory isn’t the best but I certainly remember going to Swansea on a Boxing Day fairly recently. That’s another country, let alone not local.

We played them on new year's a few years back. Took the missus as we were visiting her folks. 2 each, I think. Late equaliser, but most vivid recollection was the not a penalty handball down their end.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2021, 10:31:16 PM
My memory isn’t the best but I certainly remember going to Swansea on a Boxing Day fairly recently. That’s another country, let alone not local.

They try to arrange local games where possible, but won't arrange local derbies on Boxing Day. That means Swansea has to play a Midlands side which, I think, they always did every Boxing Day when they were up.

Similarly we sometimes play Norwich on Boxing Day, as there is no "local" alternative.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Demitri_C on June 16, 2021, 07:07:11 AM
So if boxing day is more local and not a derby you would think its likely to be a london game.

I bet its brentford 1st game or boxing day
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: TheTimVilla on June 16, 2021, 07:47:13 AM
People can't even be bothered to leak fake fixture lists any more. What have we become...?!
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: andyh on June 16, 2021, 07:58:04 AM
I’ve never got het up about the fixtures coming out. We have to play everyone twice so what’s the fuss about the order they are played in.

The main thing for me about fixtures coming out is that football is just around the corner.

Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Demitri_C on June 16, 2021, 08:09:11 AM
People can't even be bothered to leak fake fixture lists any more. What have we become...?!

They been put on furlough
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: TheTimVilla on June 16, 2021, 08:55:42 AM
I’ve never got het up about the fixtures coming out. We have to play everyone twice so what’s the fuss about the order they are played in.

The main thing for me about fixtures coming out is that football is just around the corner.



Apart from Christmas, Easter and you birthday, obviously
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 09:03:18 AM
Watford away first, two newly promoted teams in first month. Not mad on that.

Away first game and last game. No excuse for that, should be one or the other.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: darren woolley on June 16, 2021, 09:05:39 AM
Not a bad start to the season Watford (A) Newcastle (H) Brentford (H)
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 09:06:22 AM
We HAVE to beat those game raising twats Brentford this time. No fucking about.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Drummond on June 16, 2021, 09:10:38 AM
Title decider on the last day.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Demitri_C on June 16, 2021, 09:13:00 AM
September and December looking like tough months
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 09:17:08 AM
Two weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 09:18:56 AM
Still we are at home Boxing Day, I like that.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Two weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.

I'll see you're two and raise you three ffs.  If there is still a ballot system, it'll save me entering at least.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Villa Lew on June 16, 2021, 09:25:07 AM
Man City away last game of the sesason.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Mister E on June 16, 2021, 09:25:52 AM
I hate playing newly-promoted sides early on in the season. Watford away is a poor first game.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 09:30:31 AM
I don't think you're supposed to put the full list on here, it's copyrighted.

Here's a link for when that inevitably gets deleted 😀

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/Aston-Villa-2021-22-Premier-League-fixtures/
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Demitri_C on June 16, 2021, 09:41:23 AM
I hate playing newly-promoted sides early on in the season. Watford away is a poor first game.

So do and add we havent win there in years. Shit opening game for us
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 09:46:34 AM
Once in the last eleven years we've played at home in the first weekend.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: caster troy on June 16, 2021, 09:52:06 AM
Once in the last eleven years we've played at home in the first weekend.

Man United 8/11 at home in same period I think.
Title: Re: PL Fixtures 21/22
Post by: Villa Lew on June 16, 2021, 10:03:38 AM
So nobody got Watford, poor effort lads, must try and do better next year :)
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Flamingo Lane on June 16, 2021, 10:35:52 AM
Still we are at home Boxing Day, I like that.

Moved to 9pm.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on June 16, 2021, 10:55:25 AM
For everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game.

It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2021, 10:55:43 AM
I don't think you're supposed to put the full list on here, it's copyrighted.

Here's a link for when that inevitably gets deleted 😀

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/Aston-Villa-2021-22-Premier-League-fixtures/


What a terrible graphic. The text for the away games is barely distinguishable in places
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: WarszaVillan on June 16, 2021, 11:12:50 AM
Hopefully this will give us a chance to make a similar start as last year. 9 points on the board by September
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2021, 11:17:52 AM
For everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game.

It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet.

Oh, those days when it looked like Gestede knew how to play football  :-\



Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 16, 2021, 11:20:22 AM
April really is the cruellest month.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Holte L2 on June 16, 2021, 11:21:17 AM
Two weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.

I'll see you're two and raise you three ffs.  If there is still a ballot system, it'll save me entering at least.

Same. Weddings both weekends. FFS. Considering not going to the weddings!
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Damo70 on June 16, 2021, 11:28:15 AM
Hopefully we can get off to a flyer by winning those first three 'winable' fixtures.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: rougegorge on June 16, 2021, 11:31:59 AM
There should be one definite fixture change (even before all the TV matches start changing dates).

Unless Spurs manage to lose in their play-off match, they will be in the new Europa Conference League with a group match on September 30th, so the away match at Spurs will be on Sunday October 3rd (or maybe the Monday).
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: MalcolmP on June 16, 2021, 11:32:30 AM
Title decider on the last day.
No we will have it all wrapped up by then😁
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: OCD on June 16, 2021, 11:34:41 AM
I've decided we're winning the league. Title decider on the final day of the season.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: mr underhill on June 16, 2021, 11:49:47 AM
We certainly have a reasonable chance of winning August.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 16, 2021, 12:20:46 PM
Two weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.

I'll see you're two and raise you three ffs.  If there is still a ballot system, it'll save me entering at least.

Same. Weddings both weekends. FFS. Considering not going to the weddings!

I wouldn’t worry. Weddings are being postponed left right and centre at the moment. Even autumn weddings are giving up hope for this year.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2021, 12:58:29 PM
For everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game.

It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet.

Bit of a mixed record, lost to West Ham in Lambert's first game and can also remember Portsmouth doing us years ago with Sheringham scoring (he was about 52 at the time).

That said have to be optimistic for 7 points from the first 3 although possible fatigue from euros could be an issue as it will be disrupted pre season for many of our guys (also likes of Emi and Doug in Copa America).
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: London Villan on June 16, 2021, 01:02:33 PM
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2021, 01:06:47 PM
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?

And that (shudders) although was second weekend of the season as we beat Man. City at home on the first day.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Axl Rose on June 16, 2021, 01:07:24 PM
Really decent opening fixtures. Pleased with that.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Reuben on June 16, 2021, 01:08:17 PM
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?
And Portsmouth.

We beat Bournemouth though in that memorable season!

(edit) - sorry, already mentioned above!
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Ad@m on June 16, 2021, 01:11:11 PM
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?

Yep - 3-2 with a late winner.

We do seem to get a disproportionate number of newly promoted teams first game.  Statistics suggest it should happen once every 6 years but we'll have played promoted teams first up twice in our last four top flight seasons.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: eamonn on June 16, 2021, 01:34:37 PM
For everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game.

It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet.

Bit of a mixed record, lost to West Ham in Lambert's first game and can also remember Portsmouth doing us years ago with Sheringham scoring (he was about 52 at the time).


O'Dreary's debut and Barry got sent-off (for mouthing-off at the ref - not for getting his clean shorts dirty).
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Duncan Shaw on June 16, 2021, 01:48:28 PM
I mean if we are talking first day debacles, the Champions of England losing to newly promoted Notts County in the first game takes some beating!
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: eamonn on June 16, 2021, 03:08:16 PM
Yeah, what the fcuk happened there?
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2021, 03:32:28 PM
No Traore or Nakamba for much of January/February due to African Cup of Nations. Would have been nice to play Liverpool during that, but no such luck.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 16, 2021, 05:19:53 PM
I don't care about who we play or when. It all finishes up the same. Everybody plays everybody home and away. Brilliant idea.

Quote
"Every year it is becoming more and more difficult for football clubs of any standing to meet heir friendly engagements and even arrange friendly matches. The consequence is that at the last moment, through cup-tie interference, clubs are compelled to take on teams who will not attract the public. I beg to tender the following suggestion as a means of getting over the difficulty is that ten or twelve of the most prominent clubs in England combine to arrange home-and-home fixtures each season, the said fixtures to be arranged at a friendly conference about the same time as the International Conference. This combination might be known as the Association Football Union, and could be managed by representative from each club. Of course, this is in no way to interfere with the National Association; even the suggested matches might be played under cup-tie rules. However, this is a detail. My object in writing to you at present is merely to draw your attention to the subject, and to suggest a friendly conference to discuass the matter more fully. I would take it as a favour if you would kindly think the matter over, and make whatever suggestions you deem necessary. I am only writing to the following - Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion, and Aston Villa, and would like to hear what other clubs you would suggest.

"I am, yours very truly, William Mc Gregor (Aston Villa F.C.)
"P.S. - How would Friday, 23rd March, 1888, suit for the friendly conference at Anderton's Hotel, London?"
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: frank on June 16, 2021, 10:03:09 PM
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?
In 1986 Wimbledon beat us at Plough Lane in their first-ever game in the top flight
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Hockley Lion on June 16, 2021, 10:35:29 PM
Two weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.

I'll see you're two and raise you three ffs.  If there is still a ballot system, it'll save me entering at least.

Same. Weddings both weekends. FFS. Considering not going to the weddings!

If they aren't your children's weddings you have  my permission at least to go to the games 👍
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: olaftab on June 16, 2021, 10:52:43 PM
The season didn't go well the last time we played and beat a promoted team in the first game of the season.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: eamonn on June 16, 2021, 11:04:14 PM
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?
In 1986 Wimbledon beat us at Plough Lane in their first-ever game in the top flight

Any particular memories, Frank? Wonder if VillaBoy has any of the clips from it.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on June 16, 2021, 11:21:56 PM
I thought that was at home.  Wally Downes
Scored.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Des Little on June 17, 2021, 07:31:18 AM
It was away, my brother went. Got lost en route and they got there at half time. A bit like the team.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Demitri_C on June 17, 2021, 09:58:09 AM
If you want a 1st packed home game its against Newcastle.  Fistface factor, and the teams shit too. A nice winnable home game to start with
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Proposition Joe on June 17, 2021, 02:16:23 PM
If you want a 1st packed home game its against Newcastle.  Fistface factor, and the teams shit too. A nice winnable home game to start with

Ahem, after the season just gone, let's not use the "W" word, especially in relation to home games!
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Hookeysmith on June 17, 2021, 03:02:16 PM
For everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game.

It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet.

Oh, those days when it looked like Gestede knew how to play football  :-\





And they say the camera never lies. If you watched that as his YT clips montage you would think he was a world beater when we all know the reality was that he looked like he put his boots on without taking them out of the box
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Risso on June 17, 2021, 03:08:07 PM

And they say the camera never lies. If you watched that as his YT clips montage you would think he was a world beater when we all know the reality was that he looked like he put his boots on without taking them out of the box

He couldn't actually run and control a ball at the same time. If he didn't play for us, it would have been quite amusing.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 17, 2021, 04:50:56 PM
If you want a 1st packed home game its against Newcastle.  Fistface factor, and the teams shit too. A nice winnable home game to start with

We are battering whoever we play first game at home. Typical they give us a match we should win anyway.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: JD on June 19, 2021, 11:22:02 PM

And they say the camera never lies. If you watched that as his YT clips montage you would think he was a world beater when we all know the reality was that he looked like he put his boots on without taking them out of the box

He's been playing for Melbourne Victory (or not) in the Australian League this year and has looked terrible. They finished bottom of the league.

He couldn't actually run and control a ball at the same time. If he didn't play for us, it would have been quite amusing.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Drummond on July 05, 2021, 04:20:22 PM
Chelsea and Everton in September both moved for TV
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Flamingo Lane on July 05, 2021, 06:04:24 PM
Chelsea and Everton in September both moved for TV

I thought September TV games had already been announced?  Where is the official announcement on fixtures such as these two?
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Scratchins on July 05, 2021, 06:11:50 PM
It is on the Villa official site.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Ad@m on July 05, 2021, 06:22:06 PM
Chelsea and Everton in September both moved for TV

The only time I've wanted them to move the fixture to a Friday night and the Sky tossers can't even deliver that for me for the Everton game!
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2021, 06:48:43 PM
Both games stay on the Saturday but have moved to 1730 and will be on Sky.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Towser on July 06, 2021, 07:15:19 AM
Chelsea and Everton in September both moved for TV

The only time I've wanted them to move the fixture to a Friday night and the Sky tossers can't even deliver that for me for the Everton game!
Me too, I have tickets for Peaky Blinders at BCM, so now cant make the Everton game, fook Sky
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: Ad@m on July 06, 2021, 09:39:31 AM
Chelsea and Everton in September both moved for TV

The only time I've wanted them to move the fixture to a Friday night and the Sky tossers can't even deliver that for me for the Everton game!
Me too, I have tickets for Peaky Blinders at BCM, so now cant make the Everton game, fook Sky

I'm at T20 finals day so any time on Saturday is useless to me.

Down with Sky!!
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: eamonn on July 06, 2021, 10:17:36 AM
Peaky Blinders live? How does that work...didn't know they had much of a musical repertoire.
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on July 06, 2021, 01:29:05 PM
For the Royal Mail contingent amongst us, 530 on a Saturday is a godsend these days..thanks Sky🤣
Title: Re: Fixtures out now
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 06, 2021, 05:36:17 PM
Chelsea and Everton in September both moved for TV

The only time I've wanted them to move the fixture to a Friday night and the Sky tossers can't even deliver that for me for the Everton game!
Me too, I have tickets for Peaky Blinders at BCM, so now cant make the Everton game, fook Sky

I'm at T20 finals day so any time on Saturday is useless to me.

Down with Sky!!

If it pisses down all day they might move the cricket to Sunday?
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