Post by: olaftab on January 08, 2024, 04:58:07 PM
When is the 2023/24 Europa Conference League knockout stage?
Knockout round play-offs: 15 and 22 February 2024
Round of 16: 7 and 14 March 2024
Quarter-finals: 11 and 18 April 2024
Semi-finals: 2 and 9 May 2024
Final: 29 May 2024
When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League knockout draws?
Round of 16: 23 February 2024
Quarter-finals & Semi-finals: 15 March 2024
Where is the Europa Conference League final in 2024?
The AEK Arena in Athens will host the 2024 final, which will be played on 29 May 2024.
Post by: claret+blue ed on January 08, 2024, 05:06:21 PM
Doesn't leave much time to make travel arrangements
Post by: AV82EC on January 08, 2024, 06:22:45 PM
As we are seeded, we will be away in the 1st leg of the last 16
Doesn't leave much time to make travel arrangements
Particularly as it will take Villa and the host club an inordinate amount of time to get the allocation and arrangements sorted meaning we become the victims of dynamic travel pricing for air travel.
In order to offset a bit of this I’ve done a spreadsheet for all 16 R16 possibles and planned some cheap travel routes to get some cheap deals as soon as the draw is done on the 23rd. Suffice it to say it’s a bit complicated and I’m just praying we get a team with a decent away allocation.
Post by: IFWaters on January 08, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on January 08, 2024, 06:45:12 PM
Good planning, hopefully it works out for youAs we are seeded, we will be away in the 1st leg of the last 16
Doesn't leave much time to make travel arrangements
Particularly as it will take Villa and the host club an inordinate amount of time to get the allocation and arrangements sorted meaning we become the victims of dynamic travel pricing for air travel.
In order to offset a bit of this I’ve done a spreadsheet for all 16 R16 possibles and planned some cheap travel routes to get some cheap deals as soon as the draw is done on the 23rd. Suffice it to say it’s a bit complicated and I’m just praying we get a team with a decent away allocation.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 08, 2024, 07:12:40 PM
Sturm Graz (Austria) v (Slovakia) Slovan Bratislava
Servette (Switzerland) v (Bulgaria) Ludogorets Razgrad
Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) v (Germany) Eintracht Frankfurt
Real Betis (Spain) v (Croatia) Dinamo Zagreb
Olympiacos (Greece) v (Hungary) Ferencváros
Ajax (Netherlands) v (Norway) Bodø/Glimt
Molde (Norway) v (Poland) Legia Warsaw
Maccabi Haifa (Israel) v (Belgium) Gent
The only draw restriction is that teams from the same association cannot be drawn against each other. So, yes we could be drawn against them again.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Europa_Conference_League
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 07:16:23 PM
Post by: andyh on January 08, 2024, 07:25:02 PM
Post by: rougegorge on January 08, 2024, 08:14:37 PM
There are only 4 stadia officially with a bigger capacity than Legia, alhough Servette and Maccabi Haifa are comparable.
So unless we visit Germany, Spain or The Netherlands, where the opponents would also be stronger, the likelihood of any significantly larger ticket allocation looks slim. As a reference, I think Brighton received about 2,700 tickets for Ajax.
Visiting Olympiacos doesn't sound like fun (even when they readmit fans in Greece), Budapest would be nice, but the fans there have a notoriety, and I would guess restrictions on travel to Israel would be likely.
Sturm Graz (Austria) 15,323
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) 22,500
Servette (Switzerland) 30,084
Ludogorets (Bulgaria) 10,423
Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) 9,400
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) 53,800
Real Betis (Spain) 60,720
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 25,912
Olympiacos (Greece) 33,334
Ferencváros (Hungary) 22,000
Ajax (Netherlands) 55,885
Bodø/Glimt (Norway) 8,270
Molde (Norway) 11,249
Legia Warsaw (Poland) 31,800
Maccabi Haifa (Israel) 30,942
Gent (Belgium) 20,175
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 08, 2024, 08:25:41 PM
Post by: AV82EC on January 08, 2024, 08:53:37 PM
Here are the capacities below. Some are reduced for international games.
There are only 4 stadia officially with a bigger capacity than Legia, alhough Servette and Maccabi Haifa are comparable.
So unless we visit Germany, Spain or The Netherlands, where the opponents would also be stronger, the likelihood of any significantly larger ticket allocation looks slim. As a reference, I think Brighton received about 2,700 tickets for Ajax.
Visiting Olympiacos doesn't sound like fun (even when they readmit fans in Greece), Budapest would be nice, but the fans there have a notoriety, and I would guess restrictions on travel to Israel would be likely.
Sturm Graz (Austria) 15,323
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) 22,500
Servette (Switzerland) 30,084
Ludogorets (Bulgaria) 10,423
Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) 9,400
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) 53,800
Real Betis (Spain) 60,720
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 25,912
Olympiacos (Greece) 33,334
Ferencváros (Hungary) 22,000
Ajax (Netherlands) 55,885
Bodø/Glimt (Norway) 8,270
Molde (Norway) 11,249
Legia Warsaw (Poland) 31,800
Maccabi Haifa (Israel) 30,942
Gent (Belgium) 20,175
The Israeli clubs are playing their games at neutral venues in Europe currently.
Post by: DeKuip on January 08, 2024, 08:58:22 PM
Here are the capacities below. Some are reduced for international games.
There are only 4 stadia officially with a bigger capacity than Legia, alhough Servette and Maccabi Haifa are comparable.
So unless we visit Germany, Spain or The Netherlands, where the opponents would also be stronger, the likelihood of any significantly larger ticket allocation looks slim. As a reference, I think Brighton received about 2,700 tickets for Ajax.
Visiting Olympiacos doesn't sound like fun (even when they readmit fans in Greece), Budapest would be nice, but the fans there have a notoriety, and I would guess restrictions on travel to Israel would be likely.
Sturm Graz (Austria) 15,323
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) 22,500
Servette (Switzerland) 30,084
Ludogorets (Bulgaria) 10,423
Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) 9,400
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) 53,800
Real Betis (Spain) 60,720
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 25,912
Olympiacos (Greece) 33,334
Ferencváros (Hungary) 22,000
Ajax (Netherlands) 55,885
Bodø/Glimt (Norway) 8,270
Molde (Norway) 11,249
Legia Warsaw (Poland) 31,800
Maccabi Haifa (Israel) 30,942
Gent (Belgium) 20,175
Maccabi Haifa played their last two HOME group games in Cyprus and Budapest (the big newish national stadium) but haven’t announced yet where their play-off round game will be played (Maccabi Tel Aviv, who we can’t play yet, played in Serbia).
In theory drawing Haifa could give us the best chance of a decent allocation.
Post by: Ads on January 08, 2024, 09:03:04 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 09:09:26 PM
Post by: nick harper on January 08, 2024, 09:10:50 PM
Post by: Ads on January 08, 2024, 09:11:09 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on January 08, 2024, 09:11:33 PM
Czech is better
Hmmm, tricky one.
I'd say Budapest over Prague.
Post by: WarszaVillan on January 08, 2024, 09:15:19 PM
Czech is better
Hmmm, tricky one.
I'd say Budapest over Prague.
Definitely
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 08, 2024, 09:16:33 PM
Hmmm, tricky one.
I'd say Budapest over Prague.
Need to avoid Budapest's honeytrap bars though.
Post by: Axl Rose on January 08, 2024, 09:31:23 PM
Hmmm, tricky one.
I'd say Budapest over Prague.
Need to avoid Budapest's honeytrap bars though.
As my Hungarian ex girlfriend's brother found out to his peril!
Was an interesting evening to say the least 😊
I loved living there, though. Budapest I mean, not the honey bars!
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 09:40:55 PM
After Villa, 3 of the next 5 favourites to win the competition are Frankfurt, Betis and Ajax so we can get one of those in the Round of 16. Others are Fiorentina and Fenerbahce.Frankfurt is an ok'ish place , very business orientated though
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 08, 2024, 09:46:05 PM
It’s a soulless concrete dump.After Villa, 3 of the next 5 favourites to win the competition are Frankfurt, Betis and Ajax so we can get one of those in the Round of 16. Others are Fiorentina and Fenerbahce.Frankfurt is an ok'ish place , very business orientated though
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 09:47:39 PM
there's one good area over the other side of the train station ;)It’s a soulless concrete dump.After Villa, 3 of the next 5 favourites to win the competition are Frankfurt, Betis and Ajax so we can get one of those in the Round of 16. Others are Fiorentina and Fenerbahce.Frankfurt is an ok'ish place , very business orientated though
Post by: rougegorge on January 08, 2024, 10:28:19 PM
It had a lot of reconstruction after WW2 but hardly a dump.It’s a soulless concrete dump.After Villa, 3 of the next 5 favourites to win the competition are Frankfurt, Betis and Ajax so we can get one of those in the Round of 16. Others are Fiorentina and Fenerbahce.Frankfurt is an ok'ish place , very business orientated though
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 10:30:25 PM
Some nice parts down by the riverIt had a lot of reconstruction after WW2 but hardly a dump.It’s a soulless concrete dump.After Villa, 3 of the next 5 favourites to win the competition are Frankfurt, Betis and Ajax so we can get one of those in the Round of 16. Others are Fiorentina and Fenerbahce.Frankfurt is an ok'ish place , very business orientated though
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 08, 2024, 10:32:40 PM
Post by: VillaTim on January 08, 2024, 10:38:24 PM
Didn't realise Betis had such a big stadium, 60k plus, but would rather avoid them at this stage I thinkDidn't Rangers beat them, nothing to fear there
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on January 08, 2024, 11:03:10 PM
Jeez AV!As we are seeded, we will be away in the 1st leg of the last 16
Doesn't leave much time to make travel arrangements
Particularly as it will take Villa and the host club an inordinate amount of time to get the allocation and arrangements sorted meaning we become the victims of dynamic travel pricing for air travel.
In order to offset a bit of this I’ve done a spreadsheet for all 16 R16 possibles and planned some cheap travel routes to get some cheap deals as soon as the draw is done on the 23rd. Suffice it to say it’s a bit complicated and I’m just praying we get a team with a decent away allocation.
Respect!!!
Post by: AV84 on January 08, 2024, 11:20:23 PM
Post by: johnc on January 09, 2024, 07:57:04 AM
Didn't realise Betis had such a big stadium, 60k plus, but would rather avoid them at this stage I thinkSeville is a great spot.
Post by: Monty on January 09, 2024, 08:46:58 AM
Didn't realise Betis had such a big stadium, 60k plus, but would rather avoid them at this stage I thinkSeville is a great spot.
I love Seville.
Post by: darren woolley on January 11, 2024, 10:33:18 AM
Post by: DeKuip on January 27, 2024, 08:13:01 PM
Post by: AV82EC on January 27, 2024, 10:15:52 PM
Maccabi Haifa’s remaining home games will be at Honved’s Boksic Arena in Budapest it has been confirmed. A new stadium but only has a capacity of 8,700.
Assume the away team would get a decent allocation though?
Post by: algy on January 28, 2024, 09:08:36 AM
Dependent on where it is, an Interrail 4 day pass is 283€ for an adult (bit less if you're under 27 or 60+), covers travel on the 1st & last day in your own country, and travel on the Eurostar (though you have to phone them up and reserve a seat, which costs 30€ flat rate).As we are seeded, we will be away in the 1st leg of the last 16
Doesn't leave much time to make travel arrangements
Particularly as it will take Villa and the host club an inordinate amount of time to get the allocation and arrangements sorted meaning we become the victims of dynamic travel pricing for air travel.
In order to offset a bit of this I’ve done a spreadsheet for all 16 R16 possibles and planned some cheap travel routes to get some cheap deals as soon as the draw is done on the 23rd. Suffice it to say it’s a bit complicated and I’m just praying we get a team with a decent away allocation.
Still, it's all fixed price regardless of when you book, so should be the maximum door-to-door cost as it were :)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 28, 2024, 09:26:33 AM
I'm going to be in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. I just looked to see how long it would take to get to Razgrad, where Ludogorets play, on public transport. 15 hours! Quicker to go to Istanbul.
I went to Plovdiv in 1994 and it was a lovely city. The Birmingham of Bulgaria (as in their second city).
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 28, 2024, 09:32:35 AM
I'm going to be in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. I just looked to see how long it would take to get to Razgrad, where Ludogorets play, on public transport. 15 hours! Quicker to go to Istanbul.
I went to Plovdiv in 1994 and it was a lovely city. The Birmingham of Bulgaria (as in their second city).
It reminded me of Birmingham as soon as I arrived.
Post by: Simon Page on January 28, 2024, 11:24:19 AM
Post by: trinityoap on January 28, 2024, 12:00:44 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 28, 2024, 12:03:45 PM
Pretentious? Moi?
Indeed, most regular folk would have gone for Catalunya.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 28, 2024, 12:34:35 PM
Pretentious? Moi?
Indeed, most regular folk would have gone for Catalunya.
Catthorpe Interchange
Post by: FatSam on January 28, 2024, 01:21:13 PM
I'm going to be in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. I just looked to see how long it would take to get to Razgrad, where Ludogorets play, on public transport. 15 hours! Quicker to go to Istanbul.I’ve spent some time in Plovdiv, although not recently. I like it a lot, and was thinking of making a trip this year. ‘The city of the seven hills’. It’s a decent drive from there to Razgrad, through the Stara Planina mountains. I’ve done a few road trips through the mountains between places like Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo.
Ludogorets used to play their bigger fixtures in Sofia, and I saw them beat Basel in the CL at the Levski Stadium about 10 years ago.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 28, 2024, 01:36:04 PM
I'm going to be in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. I just looked to see how long it would take to get to Razgrad, where Ludogorets play, on public transport. 15 hours! Quicker to go to Istanbul.I’ve spent some time in Plovdiv, although not recently. I like it a lot, and was thinking of making a trip this year. ‘The city of the seven hills’. It’s a decent drive from there to Razgrad, through the Stara Planina mountains. I’ve done a few road trips through the mountains between places like Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo.
Ludogorets used to play their bigger fixtures in Sofia, and I saw them beat Basel in the CL at the Levski Stadium about 10 years ago.
If we were to draw them and it was played in Sofia, that'd be very doable.
Post by: Simon Page on January 28, 2024, 03:25:31 PM
Pretentious? Moi?I'm really hurt by that. Surely you've known me long enough not to need question marks.
Post by: trinityoap on January 28, 2024, 04:34:40 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on January 28, 2024, 07:02:57 PM
I'm going to be in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. I just looked to see how long it would take to get to Razgrad, where Ludogorets play, on public transport. 15 hours! Quicker to go to Istanbul.I’ve spent some time in Plovdiv, although not recently. I like it a lot, and was thinking of making a trip this year. ‘The city of the seven hills’. It’s a decent drive from there to Razgrad, through the Stara Planina mountains. I’ve done a few road trips through the mountains between places like Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo.
I travelled around Bulgaria 25 years ago and Veliko Tărnovo was my favourite place in the country.
Post by: eamonn on January 28, 2024, 09:29:41 PM
Pretentious? Moi?
Indeed, most regular folk would have gone for Catalunya.
Catthorpe Interchange
Take me to Tinsley Viaduct. I think the future's been deep-fried in Kelvin.
Post by: FatSam on January 29, 2024, 10:41:26 AM
I travelled around Bulgaria 25 years ago and Veliko Tărnovo was my favourite place in the country.I seem to remember that Tsvet, formerly of this parish, was our resident Tarnovo correspondent. I think he stopped posting when he had kids, or his local team Etar got promoted to the top division, or something?
Post by: Risso on January 29, 2024, 10:43:07 AM
I travelled around Bulgaria 25 years ago and Veliko Tărnovo was my favourite place in the country.I seem to remember that Tsvet, formerly of this parish, was our resident Tarnovo correspondent. I think he stopped posting when he had kids, or his local team Etar got promoted to the top division, or something?
I met Tsvet once, before an away game at Everton. He had the most enormous pair of diamond earrings in.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 29, 2024, 11:38:23 AM
I travelled around Bulgaria 25 years ago and Veliko Tărnovo was my favourite place in the country.
I seem to remember that Tsvet, formerly of this parish, was our resident Tarnovo correspondent. I think he stopped posting when he had kids, or his local team Etar got promoted to the top division, or something?
He was on here a couple of weeks ago, but hasn't posted since June 2018.
Post by: jon collett on January 29, 2024, 12:57:14 PM
I travelled around Bulgaria 25 years ago and Veliko Tărnovo was my favourite place in the country.
There are a couple of Villa supporters who live there.
I had to work there quite a while back and saw the most amazing light show.
Post by: DerbyVillian on January 30, 2024, 12:12:15 PM
They have opened the competition up to win tickets, for the conference final in Athens.
The entry question is a bit easy ;D ;D ;D
I entered the Champions League final competition, when Manchester Utd played Barcelona at Wembley.
Had a lovely day at Wembley; thanks to Eufa.
Just thought I would mention it, in case anyone fancies trying their luck ???
Post by: Holte L2 on January 30, 2024, 01:02:58 PM
Just had an email from Eufa; forgot I was on their mailing list.
They have opened the competition up to win tickets, for the conference final in Athens.
The entry question is a bit easy ;D ;D ;D
I entered the Champions League final competition, when Manchester Utd played Barcelona at Wembley.
Had a lovely day at Wembley; thanks to Eufa.
Just thought I would mention it, in case anyone fancies trying their luck ???
The question I had was which team did Leon Bailey score for in Europe this season!!?
Post by: DerbyVillian on January 30, 2024, 01:15:01 PM
Just in case people don’t know; there was a clip of him scoring it
lol
They never make it hard.
When I won UEFA had 20000 tickets at Wembley; apparently 200000 people entered.
Got lucky, that year 😁😁
Good luck👍👍
Post by: FatSam on January 30, 2024, 01:28:18 PM
I met Tsvet once, before an away game at Everton. He had the most enormous pair of diamond earrings in.Nice.
Post by: chrisw1 on February 07, 2024, 12:50:30 PM
Rogers, Gauci and Tim are all added, but Calum Chambers & KKH have been left out. It seems a bit strange leaving Cambers out. Also, no Buendia or Mings, so obviously no much hope of an early return for these two.
(I've copied this from the B'ham Mail)
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Joe Gauci, Robin Olsen, Filip Marschall (B), James Wright (B)
Defenders: Matty Cash, Diego Carlos, Ezri Konsa, Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Alex Moreno, Clement Lenglet, Ben Chrisene (B), Sil Swinkels (B), Jayden Barber (B), Josh Feeney (B), Aaron O’Reilly (B), Frankie Ealing (B), Finley Munroe (B)
Midfielders: Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey, Tim Iroegbunam, Boubacar Kamara, Edward Rowe (B), Taylor-Jay Hart (B), Ajani Burchall (B), Tommi O’Reilly (B), Travis Patterson (B), Kyrie Pierre (B), Kadan Young (B)
Forwards: Ollie Watkins, Moussa Diaby, Nicolo Zaniolo, Jhon Duran, Morgan Rogers, Leon Bailey
Post by: eamonn on February 07, 2024, 01:01:56 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 07, 2024, 01:05:29 PM
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 07, 2024, 01:06:37 PM
I guess in an emergency they can be recalled, but we'd have to have a horrific number of injuries for them to be relevant.
Post by: dekko on February 07, 2024, 01:10:06 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 07, 2024, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 07, 2024, 02:07:32 PM
IIRC you only get to make a certain number of ins and outs to the squad at this stage (either 3 or 5) so that might explain it.
I asked it in another thread but this might explain Kellyman not being listed. You can only add 3 and we've gone with the new signings and Tim.
Post by: rougegorge on February 07, 2024, 02:46:07 PM
Will our games still clash with Brighton/Liverpool games like in the group stages? Just wondering about the liklihood of them being on TV here.Yes - the knockout stages for both competitions are on Thursdays.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 07, 2024, 03:11:11 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 12, 2024, 12:51:31 PM
Early kick-offs (18:45 CET)
Sturm Graz vs Slovan Bratislava
Union SG vs Frankfurt
Olympiacos vs Ferencváros
Molde vs Legia
Late kick-offs (21:00 CET)
Servette vs Ludogorets
Real Betis vs Dinamo Zagreb
Ajax vs Bodø/Glimt
Maccabi Haifa vs Gent
Post by: eamonn on February 12, 2024, 01:08:25 PM
Post by: rjp on February 12, 2024, 01:15:24 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 12, 2024, 01:17:47 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 12, 2024, 01:22:22 PM
It doesn't matter. We're so shit that we'll get knocked out before we've even played.
'Fraid so, Unai's been found out by every coach in the Conference League. :(
Post by: AV82EC on February 12, 2024, 01:26:55 PM
Friday the 23rd at noon. I hope Molde win.
Yes and no. Yes because those Legia twats can do one but No because Molde is probably the worst ground to get to allied to a shit ticket allocation.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 12, 2024, 02:35:30 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 12, 2024, 03:13:49 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 12, 2024, 03:33:16 PM
Friday the 23rd at noon. I hope Molde win.
Yes and no. Yes because those Legia twats can do one but No because Molde is probably the worst ground to get to allied to a shit ticket allocation.
Bodo/Glimt are even further north and have a smaller stadium. Would be an adventure getting there though I'm sure.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 12, 2024, 03:33:54 PM
Hope legia get thumped. You just know we are gonna get legia in next round.
I would have thought you couldn't draw teams from your own group at this stage but I don't know for sure.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 12, 2024, 03:40:31 PM
Hope legia get thumped. You just know we are gonna get legia in next round.
I would have thought you couldn't draw teams from your own group at this stage but I don't know for sure.
It has been discussed before on here, and apparently you can.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 12, 2024, 04:04:48 PM
Hope legia get thumped. You just know we are gonna get legia in next round.
I would have thought you couldn't draw teams from your own group at this stage but I don't know for sure.
Yeah unfortunately you can draw anyone in next round which is annoying. Legia vs villa would be two hostile games that we would want to avoid
Post by: Ads on February 12, 2024, 04:05:46 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 12, 2024, 04:09:08 PM
Why? They're shite.
As i said ads two hostile games we want to avoid. Can you imagine how much bad blood there would be after the villa park chaos?
Also they aint that shit they beat us and we just about beat them at villa park. Cant say they are complete shite because they aint
Post by: Ads on February 12, 2024, 04:14:28 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 12, 2024, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 12, 2024, 04:35:54 PM
Post by: Ads on February 12, 2024, 04:38:06 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 12, 2024, 04:42:48 PM
Why would UEFA ban us?
Legia would be arsey and say they couldn't guarantee our safety.
Post by: Ads on February 12, 2024, 05:24:03 PM
Why would UEFA ban us?
Legia would be arsey and say they couldn't guarantee our safety.
I dont know ow how they'd reconcile that with the absolute army of police who were on duty and well up for it last time. We only saw their fans inside the ground.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 12, 2024, 05:42:05 PM
Why would UEFA ban us?
Legia would be arsey and say they couldn't guarantee our safety.
100% this. They wouldnt let our fans esp what happened at VP
Post by: Ads on February 12, 2024, 05:44:32 PM
Post by: DeKuip on February 12, 2024, 06:15:29 PM
“the open character of the KAA Gent Arena and the fact that it is not possible to set up an external security perimeter around the stadium means that it is impossible to provide watertight guarantees with regard to safety in light of the current circumstances. of all supporters present. As a result, in the event of a bomb threat, which the law enforcement authorities believe is likely to occur, the stadium will have to be completely evacuated, which will cause a lot of unrest and dissatisfaction among those present.”
The city of Ghent also fears incidents in the center: " We have now received a request to demonstrate and it is expected that more reports will follow as the match day approaches. The international trend is that such demonstrations are becoming increasingly grim and more and more mobilize the people, making it increasingly difficult for the security forces to keep everything running smoothly."
If the match is disrupted for a long period of time, KAA Gent risks being given a forfeit score by UEFA. All this ultimately led to the decision to play behind closed doors. Although the public is not allowed, there will be a large police presence on the evening of the match to guarantee safety.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 12, 2024, 08:24:44 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 12, 2024, 08:40:47 PM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
Post by: olaftab on February 12, 2024, 08:54:20 PM
In that case Legia should be kicked out.Why would UEFA ban us?
Legia would be arsey and say they couldn't guarantee our safety.
Post by: Lsvilla on February 12, 2024, 08:59:49 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 12, 2024, 09:19:57 PM
In that case Legia should be kicked out.Why would UEFA ban us?
Legia would be arsey and say they couldn't guarantee our safety.
As we saw after the pathetic punishment given to them after their actions at VP that aint happening unfortunately
Post by: Ads on February 13, 2024, 12:12:14 AM
Post by: darren woolley on February 13, 2024, 09:20:10 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 13, 2024, 09:50:16 AM
15 February
Sturm Graz vs Slovan Bratislava (18:45)
Union SG vs Frankfurt (18:45)
Olympiacos vs Ferencváros (18:45)
Molde vs Legia (18:45)
Servette vs Ludogorets (21:00)
Real Betis vs Dinamo Zagreb (21:00)
Ajax vs Bodø/Glimt (21:00)
Maccabi Haifa vs Gent (21:00)
Second legs
21 February
Gent vs Maccabi Haifa (18:00)
22 February
Ludogorets vs Servette (18:45)
Dinamo Zagreb vs Real Betis (18:45)
Bodø/Glimt vs Ajax (18:45)
Slovan Bratislava vs Sturm Graz (21:00)
Frankfurt vs Union SG (21:00)
Ferencváros vs Olympiacos (21:00)
Legia vs Molde (21:00)
Post by: TaxDodger on February 13, 2024, 10:15:10 AM
Post by: eamonn on February 13, 2024, 06:56:35 PM
It strikes me that this is quite a moody competition.
Sometimes moody can be hot.
Post by: Holte L2 on February 13, 2024, 07:40:40 PM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
I think it was me that reported it Pat. I was out in Legia with my good mate AV82EC and we had a great time. But I do know of people that had a bit of bother.
Post by: Ads on February 13, 2024, 08:53:37 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 13, 2024, 10:09:25 PM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
I think it was me that reported it Pat. I was out in Legia with my good mate AV82EC and we had a great time. But I do know of people that had a bit of bother.
Sorry to you and Percy for mixing each other up!
Ads, did the Villa fan get caught on his own in the old town? Gavin from the London lions got cornered by 5-6 blokes there before the game and had the flag nicked.
Post by: Ads on February 13, 2024, 10:22:38 PM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
I think it was me that reported it Pat. I was out in Legia with my good mate AV82EC and we had a great time. But I do know of people that had a bit of bother.
Sorry to you and Percy for mixing each other up!
Ads, did the Villa fan get caught on his own in the old town? Gavin from the London lions got cornered by 5-6 blokes there before the game and had the flag nicked.
He did yeah, he got the flag out by the Old Bridge and they came in and nicked his case, rummaged through it looking for more flags, but brought it back to him. Most of us were drinking near HSK's ground so there was no bother. Lad was youngish with glasses.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 13, 2024, 10:59:31 PM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
I think it was me that reported it Pat. I was out in Legia with my good mate AV82EC and we had a great time. But I do know of people that had a bit of bother.
Sorry to you and Percy for mixing each other up!
Ads, did the Villa fan get caught on his own in the old town? Gavin from the London lions got cornered by 5-6 blokes there before the game and had the flag nicked.
No worries Pat. I did read something (on another site I think), but can’t mind if I repeated it.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 13, 2024, 11:04:13 PM
Edit- followed the conversation further up and see you were talking about Mostar.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 13, 2024, 11:08:59 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on February 13, 2024, 11:11:27 PM
I hope we don't get Legia in the next round.
I wouldn't mind on a football basis, as they were pretty rubbish when we played them at home. There wouldn't be any away fans allowed any way I wouldn't have thought.
Post by: olaftab on February 13, 2024, 11:12:55 PM
I'm in Warsaw this weekend and it seems Legia are at home. Might go in a Villa shirt and defend the honour of our mayonnaise.Villa shirt, no. Black shirt and you’ll be just another ****** in the crowd providing you can jump about like a 5 year old for entire 90 minutes regardless of what’s going on the pitch.
Post by: Lsvilla on February 13, 2024, 11:29:26 PM
Yeah I quite like it.It strikes me that this is quite a moody competition.
Sometimes moody can be hot.
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 13, 2024, 11:45:26 PM
I was in Mostar and it was tremendous. Heard about some issues but didn't see anything. Never been quite sure if the bloke who couldn't stay upright by the old bridge around midnightish got back OK but he seemed to know where he was going as he swayed off into the night.
If that’s the bloke we saw around midnight he had lost his passport. Some blokes found him and brought him into the restaurant we were eating in to get him some food.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 13, 2024, 11:51:53 PM
It strikes me that this is quite a moody competition.
Sometimes moody can be hot.
Yeah I quite like it.
Get a room.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 14, 2024, 07:37:22 AM
I was in Mostar and it was tremendous. Heard about some issues but didn't see anything. Never been quite sure if the bloke who couldn't stay upright by the old bridge around midnightish got back OK but he seemed to know where he was going as he swayed off into the night.
If that’s the bloke we saw around midnight he had lost his passport. Some blokes found him and brought him into the restaurant we were eating in to get him some food.
That was the old bloke wasn't it? This was a younger bloke, absolute unit. He was first person we spoke to when we arrived on the afternoon then saw him again in almost the exact same spot on the old bridge. Soon became apparent he was hammered but he wouldn't say where he was staying and seemed determined he could get there himself.
Post by: Holte L2 on February 14, 2024, 07:45:59 AM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
I think it was me that reported it Pat. I was out in Legia with my good mate AV82EC and we had a great time. But I do know of people that had a bit of bother.
Sorry to you and Percy for mixing each other up!
Ads, did the Villa fan get caught on his own in the old town? Gavin from the London lions got cornered by 5-6 blokes there before the game and had the flag nicked.
No worries Pat. it's easily done on here!
Post by: Small Rodent on February 14, 2024, 10:29:39 AM
I was in Mostar and it was tremendous. Heard about some issues but didn't see anything. Never been quite sure if the bloke who couldn't stay upright by the old bridge around midnightish got back OK but he seemed to know where he was going as he swayed off into the night.
If that’s the bloke we saw around midnight he had lost his passport. Some blokes found him and brought him into the restaurant we were eating in to get him some food.
A young couple in my local in Streatham bumped into him in Sarajevo. A week later, I think!
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 14, 2024, 09:30:19 PM
What's their Ultras being mardy arses got to do with Warsaw Police ability to police their city with hundreds upon hundreds of officers for days on end while we're there?
A few people still had problems there despite the very obvious police presence Ads, though I didn’t hear of anybody being seriously hurt. I know 3 different people who were cornered / attacked / slightly injured. Somebody on here also reported a group of 4 lads who were attacked by their hotel - Percy reported it IIRC. It would be on a different scale if we played them again.
I think it was me that reported it Pat. I was out in Legia with my good mate AV82EC and we had a great time. But I do know of people that had a bit of bother.
Sorry to you and Percy for mixing each other up!
Ads, did the Villa fan get caught on his own in the old town? Gavin from the London lions got cornered by 5-6 blokes there before the game and had the flag nicked.
No worries Pat. it's easily done on here!
Especially at my age!
I was in Mostar and it was tremendous. Heard about some issues but didn't see anything. Never been quite sure if the bloke who couldn't stay upright by the old bridge around midnightish got back OK but he seemed to know where he was going as he swayed off into the night.
If that’s the bloke we saw around midnight he had lost his passport. Some blokes found him and brought him into the restaurant we were eating in to get him some food.
That was the old bloke wasn't it? This was a younger bloke, absolute unit. He was first person we spoke to when we arrived on the afternoon then saw him again in almost the exact same spot on the old bridge. Soon became apparent he was hammered but he wouldn't say where he was staying and seemed determined he could get there himself.
Yes the bloke who lost his passport was probably mid 60s at least. At least he looked it that night!
We took a 20second stroll up to the old bridge around 1:30am that Thursday night ( I needed air after the smoky bars) and there was nobody there so the bloke you’re talking about had gone by then. Or was lying in a dark doorway….
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 15, 2024, 08:29:53 AM
Post by: Ads on February 15, 2024, 09:14:43 AM
Post by: Paul.S on February 15, 2024, 05:57:31 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on February 15, 2024, 06:08:12 PM
Considering Legia have a ban on travelling fans there appears to be a good few hundred segregated behind one of the goals.And 2 down after 20 minutes thanks to some Olsen-esque goalkeeping. Could be fun later.
Post by: Paul.S on February 15, 2024, 06:11:46 PM
Considering Legia have a ban on travelling fans there appears to be a good few hundred segregated behind one of the goals.And 2 down after 20 minutes thanks to some Olsen-esque goalkeeping. Could be fun later.
3-0 after 20 mins so I don’t think we’ll be seeing them again.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 15, 2024, 06:12:38 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 15, 2024, 06:17:29 PM
Frankfurt also 2-0 up, away to the Belgian cigarette makers.
2-1 now.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 15, 2024, 07:18:41 PM
Considering Legia have a ban on travelling fans there appears to be a good few hundred segregated behind one of the goals.And 2 down after 20 minutes thanks to some Olsen-esque goalkeeping. Could be fun later.
3-0 after 20 mins so I don’t think we’ll be seeing them again.
How have molde fecked this. Its 3-2 now. Complete complacency
If ends like this or draw legia will muller them at home
Post by: Somniloquism on February 15, 2024, 07:22:57 PM
Considering Legia have a ban on travelling fans there appears to be a good few hundred segregated behind one of the goals.And 2 down after 20 minutes thanks to some Olsen-esque goalkeeping. Could be fun later.
3-0 after 20 mins so I don’t think we’ll be seeing them again.
How have molde fecked this. Its 3-2 now. Complete complacency
If ends like this or draw legia will muller them at home
mentioned in the other games thread. Legia swapped 4 players at half time. Either they were playing a very weakened squad at the start, or the manager saw what was needed to get back in the game and made the changes which nullified Molde and got Legia on the attack.
Post by: rjp on February 15, 2024, 07:29:45 PM
The passport man is nicknamed Sniper.
Yes, we met him too. It takes all sorts to make a world as my mom used to say. I was told that he got his name by being the bloke that grassed up Carew to MON for being in the lap dancing club. No idea if it's true though.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 15, 2024, 08:35:05 PM
Considering Legia have a ban on travelling fans there appears to be a good few hundred segregated behind one of the goals.And 2 down after 20 minutes thanks to some Olsen-esque goalkeeping. Could be fun later.
3-0 after 20 mins so I don’t think we’ll be seeing them again.
How have molde fecked this. Its 3-2 now. Complete complacency
If ends like this or draw legia will muller them at home
mentioned in the other games thread. Legia swapped 4 players at half time. Either they were playing a very weakened squad at the start, or the manager saw what was needed to get back in the game and made the changes which nullified Molde and got Legia on the attack.
Yeah. I think they are going to kill molde at home tbh unfortunately
I just know we are gonna get them next round
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 15, 2024, 09:33:37 PM
Didn't realise Betis had such a big stadium, 60k plus, but would rather avoid them at this stage I thinkSeville is a great spot.
I love Seville.
I prefer outspan.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 15, 2024, 09:43:04 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 15, 2024, 09:48:46 PM
Ajax currently losing 2-0 at home to bodo. Disastrous result if that ends the result for them
Even Jordan Henderson can’t improve them!
Post by: AV82EC on February 15, 2024, 10:00:03 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 18, 2024, 03:22:53 PM
Post by: andrew08 on February 18, 2024, 07:44:44 PM
The passport man is nicknamed Sniper.
Yes, we met him too. It takes all sorts to make a world as my mom used to say. I was told that he got his name by being the bloke that grassed up Carew to MON for being in the lap dancing club. No idea if it's true though.
I know Sniper, and he certainly lived up to his reputation in Mostar. The last I saw of him that day was a few hours before kick off when we showed a few of us his lucky underpants, in situ so to speak, around that plaza where we were told to drink. He’s a good lad and even better company before the first 10 pints😂
He may well have grassed John Carew up because he certainly gets around a bit, but he didn’t get his nickname that way… that was for a comment completely politically incorrect these days which is best left in the previous century!
Post by: darren woolley on February 19, 2024, 01:29:02 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on February 21, 2024, 05:22:08 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 21, 2024, 05:30:35 PM
Post by: The Moose on February 21, 2024, 06:56:39 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 21, 2024, 07:12:36 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 21, 2024, 08:22:59 PM
I hope we don't draw them as I can see the home leg being behind closed doors like it was in Gent.
Away leg would be fun though, think they’re playing at Honveds ground in Budapest.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 22, 2024, 10:44:58 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 22, 2024, 11:15:06 AM
We do not have the squad now to win this competition and get a CL place.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 22, 2024, 11:34:27 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 22, 2024, 11:54:33 AM
i have to be honest, i have given up on this competition and I hope we protect our key players from injury and fatigue.
We do not have the squad now to win this competition and get a CL place.
I see where you are coming from with the mindset that we're bound to pick up more injuries as it seems to be a case of see a black cat, run over it. We still have enough to compete in this and the league. Playing games there is always the potential to pick up knocks just as much as in training. Do we stop training? Of course we don't. Besides, the walking wounded are now beginning to trickle back. I expect Konsa back in a week or two.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 22, 2024, 12:01:00 PM
But at the same time, we can't give up on this competition while we are in it. Players want to win things and we need to develop that mentality and confidence.
Plus, there's another £8-9m in prize money still on the table that we could use on new knees.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 22, 2024, 12:22:58 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on February 22, 2024, 12:23:25 PM
Would love to see us win a trophy as it's been way too long
Also, the further we get in the Conference league will help out England's coefficient rating for the season and potentially a 5th spot in the CL which could help us if we drop off slightly
Post by: rougegorge on February 22, 2024, 12:33:40 PM
I've said all season that the league has to be the priority, because consistently finishing in the European places is the next step on our journey.I agree. We should be taking it seriously after doing so well to get into it in the first place. We definitely want to be in a position where European football does not get dismissed as a distraction or even a nuisance, so becoming better and more consistent in the league is important as well. An objective has to be top 6, top 4 or beyond etc and the reward is then European football the following season.
But at the same time, we can't give up on this competition while we are in it. Players want to win things and we need to develop that mentality and confidence.
Plus, there's another £8-9m in prize money still on the table that we could use on new knees.
Also, I think making the most of an opportunity is important as there is definitely no guarantee that we will just qualify for Europe season after season.
Post by: Richard on February 22, 2024, 12:35:18 PM
I'd like to see us go full on for both CL spot and Conference league, then what will be will be
Would love to see us win a trophy as it's been way too long
Also, the further we get in the Conference league will help out England's coefficient rating for the season and potentially a 5th spot in the CL which could help us if we drop off slightly
This with bells on. Am sure Emery is going to go full on for 4th and winning a trophy.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 22, 2024, 01:04:39 PM
You reckon he will go full strength in the away leg 3 days before we play Spurs in what could be the most important game of the season?I'd like to see us go full on for both CL spot and Conference league, then what will be will be
Would love to see us win a trophy as it's been way too long
Also, the further we get in the Conference league will help out England's coefficient rating for the season and potentially a 5th spot in the CL which could help us if we drop off slightly
This with bells on. Am sure Emery is going to go full on for 4th and winning a trophy.
He wont.
Post by: LeeS on February 22, 2024, 01:23:16 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on February 22, 2024, 01:33:41 PM
Post by: darren woolley on February 22, 2024, 01:34:06 PM
Post by: manic-road on February 22, 2024, 01:40:32 PM
I'd agree with CL. This just isn't a particularly significant trophy. It would be a great day out and nice to win, but in the scheme of things it will never be considered a major trophy by most people (despite whether it is technically classed as one) I'd definitely rank it well below the FA and League Cups. If we were mid-table the Eufa Cup qualification for winning it would make it worth pushing for, but with our league position and injury list, I just don't see us going all out in this.
I disagree, it is significant because winning it would gain Villa more UEFA ranking points which could lead to us being seeded in future UEFA competitions plus I would love to see us lift a trophy again.
Post by: Risso on February 22, 2024, 01:42:14 PM
Post by: LeeS on February 22, 2024, 01:47:33 PM
I'd definitely rank it well below the FA and League Cups.
I'd agree on the FA Cup but perhaps not the League Cup. That has been seriously devalued in recent years. I'd take one though, if offered.
Post by: chrisw1 on February 22, 2024, 01:53:27 PM
If we don't get top 4/5, I'm worried we will lose key players like Luiz & Martinez.
Post by: olaftab on February 22, 2024, 01:55:51 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 22, 2024, 01:57:29 PM
Don't get me wrong I'd like to win it, but right now for me it's a long, long way below CL qualification (although I accept the argument that winning it may help unlock the 5th CL spot).Exactly this, CL qualification will help us hold and attract the right players.
If we don't get top 4/5, I'm worried we will lose key players like Luiz & Martinez.
Post by: chrisw1 on February 22, 2024, 02:05:23 PM
Yes I am also quite happy that we keep winning the League and FA cup every other year so we can do without this tin pot cup.
The fact it would be nice to win it isn't in question.
But would you prefer we go all out to win this cup and potentially risk our league placing - possibly coming 6th or would you prefer finishing 4/5th and qualifying for the Champions League next season (and the benefits of income, player retention and recruitment that brings)? As I suspect this is the stark reality of the choice Emery will be considering when selecting the team in this competition.
Post by: Risso on February 22, 2024, 02:10:44 PM
Post by: Charlie8182 on February 22, 2024, 02:14:19 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 22, 2024, 02:14:34 PM
We haven't won anything since 1996, we can't afford to be sniffy about any trophy.
Especially a European trophy, no matter how new it is.
Let's just win the next 2 league games which would leave us needing 15/16 points from 11 games for likely Champs League qualification. That should be doable without giving up on the Conference League.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 22, 2024, 02:20:17 PM
We haven't won anything since 1996, we can't afford to be sniffy about any trophy.
Especially a European trophy, no matter how new it is.
Let's just win the next 2 league games which would leave us needing 15/16 points from 11 games for likely Champs League qualification. That should be doable without giving up on the Conference League.
Plus, FFP being such an issue, the idea of ECL-winning prize money and matchday revenue on top of CL money next season is very, very tempting.
Post by: Risso on February 22, 2024, 02:28:49 PM
Post by: ez on February 22, 2024, 02:52:52 PM
We haven't won anything since 1996, we can't afford to be sniffy about any trophy.Normally I would agree but how often do we find ourselves in 4th place at this stage of the season.
Post by: chrisw1 on February 22, 2024, 02:54:05 PM
I don't agree with that though. There's been no discernible effect on our league results as a result of playing in Europe, and depending on who we get in the games from now on, it might be an opportunity to give some game time to players like Iroegbunam and KKH in order to get them up to speed in case they're needed in the league.Well then I imagine we're all agreed on how that would be a good way to approach it. But people expecting a full-strength team may be a bit disappointed.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 22, 2024, 03:00:33 PM
In the draw for the round of 16, the eight group winners are seeded, and the eight winners of the knockout round play-offs are unseeded. The seeded teams are drawn against the unseeded teams, with the seeded teams hosting the second leg.
Ties level after 180 minutes will go to extra time irrespective of the number of goals each team has scored at home and away. If the teams still cannot be separated after the additional 30 minutes, the tie goes to a penalty shoot-out.
Link below to watch draw live.
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/news/0287-19733dd3ba2d-639db1b27473-1000--uefa-europa-conference-league-round-of-16-draw-what-is-it-wh/
Post by: AV82EC on February 22, 2024, 05:09:36 PM
I don't agree with that though. There's been no discernible effect on our league results as a result of playing in Europe, and depending on who we get in the games from now on, it might be an opportunity to give some game time to players like Iroegbunam and KKH in order to get them up to speed in case they're needed in the league.Well then I imagine we're all agreed on how that would be a good way to approach it. But people expecting a full-strength team may be a bit disappointed.
We haven’t played a full strength team in any ECL match so far so quite why it’s being framed as disappointing when we’ll do exactly what we’ve done so far is puzzling to me.
Quite frankly if the team currently lying 4th in the Premier League, the strongest league in Europe don’t have the squad depth to beat 90% of the teams in this competition we’re doing something wrong. Unai has been an expert in utilising the squad to negotiate this competition so far, I don’t expect that to change as we go forwards it’ll just be harder as the teams get better , though having watched bits and pieces of Ajax, Betis and Frankfurt last week I couldn’t say I’m overly worried.
Bring it on.
Post by: rjp on February 22, 2024, 05:14:54 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 22, 2024, 05:17:00 PM
We're Aston Villa. We'll win the Euro Conference and qualify for the Champions League.I like the cut of this man’s jib.
Post by: olaftab on February 22, 2024, 05:43:09 PM
We did a few years back and surrendered Europa League at possible QF stage to fully concentrate on CL qualification. We all know how that ended. Winning games is a mental state giving up is mental suicide.We haven't won anything since 1996, we can't afford to be sniffy about any trophy.Normally I would agree but how often do we find ourselves in 4th place at this stage of the season.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 22, 2024, 05:47:09 PM
We did a few years back and surrendered Europa League at possible QF stage to fully concentrate on CL qualification. We all know how that ended. Winning games is a mental state giving up is mental suicide.We haven't won anything since 1996, we can't afford to be sniffy about any trophy.Normally I would agree but how often do we find ourselves in 4th place at this stage of the season.
THIS.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 22, 2024, 06:49:36 PM
Well then I imagine we're all agreed on how that would be a good way to approach it. But people expecting a full-strength team may be a bit disappointed.
I've been expecting a full-strength team all season, it still hasn't transpired.
@BBCSport #VillaInjuryCrisis
Post by: Somniloquism on February 22, 2024, 07:47:49 PM
Both rocket ship Ajax and two teams masquerading as one Bodø/Glimt down to 10 men so they both will be missing a potential key player for the next leg, Ajax for the next two.
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2024, 08:35:28 PM
I don't agree with that though. There's been no discernible effect on our league results as a result of playing in Europe, and depending on who we get in the games from now on, it might be an opportunity to give some game time to players like Iroegbunam and KKH in order to get them up to speed in case they're needed in the league.
And its worth £20m+ to go all the way.
Post by: Risso on February 22, 2024, 08:38:20 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 22, 2024, 08:46:35 PM
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 22, 2024, 09:10:03 PM
Maccabi Haifa’s remaining home games will be at Honved’s Boksic Arena in Budapest it has been confirmed. A new stadium but only has a capacity of 8,700.
I was a teenage armchair Maccabi Haifa fan
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 22, 2024, 09:14:20 PM
First three qualifiers. Maccabi (Israel), Zagreb (Croatia) , Servette (Swiss).
Both rocket ship Ajax and two teams masquerading as one Bodø/Glimt down to 10 men so they both will be missing a potential key player for the next leg, Ajax for the next two.
Ajax through
Post by: AV82EC on February 22, 2024, 09:20:33 PM
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Post by: Somniloquism on February 22, 2024, 09:27:06 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 22, 2024, 09:28:01 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 22, 2024, 09:28:40 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Of those, I reckon Olympiacos would be the toughest draw.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 22, 2024, 09:28:56 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Union or strum graz please
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 22, 2024, 09:29:42 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Union or strum graz please
Always thought Sturm Graz sounds like some Wehrmacht operation in WW2, something involving setting fire to villages in the Balkans.
Post by: The Moose on February 22, 2024, 09:33:17 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 22, 2024, 09:35:02 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 22, 2024, 09:39:23 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 22, 2024, 09:41:08 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Bit more chance of it being Haifa, Olympiacos, or Union. Each of them have a team from their own country amongst the seeded sides who they cannot be drawn against.
Post by: AV82EC on February 22, 2024, 09:42:27 PM
Someone boring like Molde, USG, Servette, or even Sturm Graz would probably be for the best.
I’d like to avoid USG they look a handy side looking at this Frankfurt game, should be at least 3 goals to the good imv.
Post by: AV82EC on February 22, 2024, 09:44:42 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Bit more chance of it being Haifa, Olympiacos, or Union. Each of them have a team from their own country amongst the seeded sides who they cannot be drawn against.
I’d forgotten about that. Does that get removed at Qtr Finals then?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 22, 2024, 09:46:10 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Bit more chance of it being Haifa, Olympiacos, or Union. Each of them have a team from their own country amongst the seeded sides who they cannot be drawn against.
I’d forgotten about that. Does that get removed at Qtr Finals then?
Yes
Post by: Somniloquism on February 22, 2024, 09:48:09 PM
Post by: rougegorge on February 22, 2024, 09:53:58 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 22, 2024, 09:56:20 PM
*The Maccabi Haifi match was yesterday.
Post by: Ads on February 22, 2024, 09:56:31 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 22, 2024, 09:56:39 PM
So six of the teams dropping down from the Europa League have gone through.Ahh thank heavens for the safety net of the third tier European competition
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 22, 2024, 09:57:25 PM
Take your pick from....
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Draw tomorrow, 12 noon GMT.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 22, 2024, 09:58:23 PM
Post by: Steve67 on February 22, 2024, 10:00:16 PM
Post by: Gareth on February 22, 2024, 10:02:19 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 22, 2024, 10:04:54 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 22, 2024, 10:09:42 PM
It’s looking like one of:
Ajax
Maccabi Haifa
Molde
Sturm Graz
Servette
Union St Gilloise
Olympiacos
Dinamo Zagreb
Union or strum graz please
Always thought Sturm Graz sounds like some Wehrmacht operation in WW2, something involving setting fire to villages in the Balkans.
I look at this competition as the true child of the 70's UEFA Cup, and clubs should be judged by name and name alone. Aston Villa vs Sturm Graz is the best name of a football match ever. Bring it on.
Post by: TelfordVilla on February 22, 2024, 10:10:03 PM
Post by: rougegorge on February 22, 2024, 10:22:55 PM
Ajax - 5th
Maccabi Haifa - 1st
Molde - season not started
Sturm Graz - 2nd
Servette - 2nd
Union St Gilloise - 1st
Olympiacos - 4th
Dinamo Zagreb - 3rd
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 22, 2024, 10:27:37 PM
Molde 3-0 game over. Legia destroyed 😂
Wonder if they were still smiling after that. https://twitter.com/Footy_Fooligans/status/1760792627547381925
Post by: olaftab on February 22, 2024, 10:28:31 PM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.3/4 of Athenian’s will love us for knocking em out.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 22, 2024, 10:31:18 PM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
Although playing them in the final won't be an easy trip. AEK will be up for it against Olympiakos playing a final at their ground. Plus they will have loads of ticketless fans around.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 22, 2024, 10:45:09 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/dL7GJST/IMG-20240222-WA0005.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dL7GJST)
Post by: Demitri_C on February 22, 2024, 11:04:57 PM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
Post by: The Edge on February 23, 2024, 08:31:35 AM
Good news for everyone that those assholes have been knocked out of the ECL. What's it going to take for them to get lengthy ban from all European football? Probably when someone loses their life.Molde 3-0 game over. Legia destroyed 😂
Wonder if they were still smiling after that. https://twitter.com/Footy_Fooligans/status/1760792627547381925
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 08:57:13 AM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
What isn't true?
A country that banned fans from stadiums for two months sounds like a hostile environment to me.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 09:05:33 AM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
What isn't true?
A country that banned fans from stadiums for two months sounds like a hostile environment to me.
Well im greek for starters and go athens alot. Been to alot of olympiakos games and they a rowdy bunch but they won't care who knocks them out. The general feeling is that they are happy that the final is finally in greece and want to welcome fans.
Its just pure speculation. Its like saying if the final is at villa park we would want to be hostile to any club that knocked us out. Its football. They aint legia
If we were fenebache or another turkish club that thats a completely different conversation as there is hostile relations between the countries.
Post by: coreyfeldman on February 23, 2024, 09:17:04 AM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
What isn't true?
A country that banned fans from stadiums for two months sounds like a hostile environment to me.
Well im greek for starters and go athens alot. Been to alot of olympiakos games and they a rowdy bunch but they won't care who knocks them out. The general feeling is that they are happy that the final is finally in greece and want to welcome fans.
Its just pure speculation. Its like saying if the final is at villa park we would want to be hostile to any club that knocked us out. Its football. They aint legia
If we were fenebache or another turkish club that thats a completely different conversation as there is hostile relations between the countries.
Any Greek team away will be a rough ride for anyone travelling there but like Demitri is saying, fans aren't coming out to fight when they're not playing.
PAOK away at some stage would be beautiful place to go but as an away fan there I'd be very nervous
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 09:19:49 AM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
What isn't true?
A country that banned fans from stadiums for two months sounds like a hostile environment to me.
Well im greek for starters and go athens alot. Been to alot of olympiakos games and they a rowdy bunch but they won't care who knocks them out. The general feeling is that they are happy that the final is finally in greece and want to welcome fans.
Its just pure speculation. Its like saying if the final is at villa park we would want to be hostile to any club that knocked us out. Its football. They aint legia
If we were fenebache or another turkish club that thats a completely different conversation as there is hostile relations between the countries.
It is speculation based on his experiences at another match. But I wouldn't compare it to us when we don't have an history of violence around the grounds that means the Government had to ban attendances for 2 months. And I doubt a Policeman would be killed by a flare if us and Blues played each other at Volleyball either.
Do you think AEK fans will sit at home if Olympiakos is in the final at THEIR stadium either?
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 09:35:46 AM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
What isn't true?
A country that banned fans from stadiums for two months sounds like a hostile environment to me.
Well im greek for starters and go athens alot. Been to alot of olympiakos games and they a rowdy bunch but they won't care who knocks them out. The general feeling is that they are happy that the final is finally in greece and want to welcome fans.
Its just pure speculation. Its like saying if the final is at villa park we would want to be hostile to any club that knocked us out. Its football. They aint legia
If we were fenebache or another turkish club that thats a completely different conversation as there is hostile relations between the countries.
It is speculation based on his experiences at another match. But I wouldn't compare it to us when we don't have an history of violence around the grounds that means the Government had to ban attendances for 2 months. And I doubt a Policeman would be killed by a flare if us and Blues played each other at Volleyball either.
Do you think AEK fans will sit at home if Olympiakos is in the final at THEIR stadium either?
Would villa fans sit at home of the game was at villa park? That answers your question. We dont have a history or violence? You sure about that? How much violence is there when we were playing the blosers? Remember the game at villa park when we lost 0-2? It was one of the most toxic villa parks ive ever seen.
Not sure why you are attempting to label olympiakos fans as all hooligans. Every fan base has some. Just enjoy the experience of going somewhere new instead of focusing on some unfounded negative rumours. Athens is a great city. If we get there villa fans will love it.
Also heres how things are looking to keep this on subject as we have drifted off
(https://i.ibb.co/TMVTSMT/Screenshot-20240223-093022-Facebook.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TMVTSMT)
Post by: TelfordVilla on February 23, 2024, 10:03:24 AM
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Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 10:34:38 AM
Very sorry if I offended you Demitri. I agree with you that if we are lucky enough to reach the final it will be a pleasure to be in Athens. Villa fans will have a fabulous time in a fantastic City. I just think it will be a lot better if we avoid any involvement with Olympiacos along the way.
Not a problem TV mate 👍
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 10:36:10 AM
Wouldnt mind servette that would be a interesting one
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 10:36:44 AM
Would villa fans sit at home of the game was at villa park? That answers your question. We dont have a history or violence? You sure about that? How much violence is there when we were playing the blosers? Remember the game at villa park when we lost 0-2? It was one of the most toxic villa parks ive ever seen.
Not sure why you are attempting to label olympiakos fans as all hooligans. Every fan base has some. Just enjoy the experience of going somewhere new instead of focusing on some unfounded negative rumours. Athens is a great city. If we get there villa fans will love it.
The Greek government has labelled all fans as hooligans, not me. And you are picking on a game 20 years ago, my links are this year. Olympiakos have already had points deducted because of their fans behaviours this season. As for not turning up if they are not playing, the Ultras were in the stadium on the Wednesday before the West Ham match to disrupt the press conference before the match, and their own club pleaded with their fans not to cause trouble in the stadium on the day of the match.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 10:50:57 AM
You don't want to be the team that knock Olympiacos out and then return to Athens for the final. There would be a lot of ill feeling in the city towards Villa fans. Better to have someone else knock them out hopefully before the final. I've been to their ground as an away fan with Appolon Smyrni another Athens club. It is hostile even on the day they win the league for the gazillionth time.
That isnt true whatsoever
What isn't true?
A country that banned fans from stadiums for two months sounds like a hostile environment to me.
Well im greek for starters and go athens alot. Been to alot of olympiakos games and they a rowdy bunch but they won't care who knocks them out. The general feeling is that they are happy that the final is finally in greece and want to welcome fans.
Its just pure speculation. Its like saying if the final is at villa park we would want to be hostile to any club that knocked us out. Its football. They aint legia
If we were fenebache or another turkish club that thats a completely different conversation as there is hostile relations between the countries.
Any Greek team away will be a rough ride for anyone travelling there but like Demitri is saying, fans aren't coming out to fight when they're not playing.
PAOK away at some stage would be beautiful place to go but as an away fan there I'd be very nervous
Cheers corey. I mean i think legia fans are the worst tbh. Glad they are out!
Post by: rjp on February 23, 2024, 11:01:05 AM
Post by: Gareth on February 23, 2024, 11:10:50 AM
Who is the legend?
McGrath?
Brady?
Keane?
Nope….
John O’Shea :-)
Post by: AV82EC on February 23, 2024, 11:13:35 AM
You shouldn’t laugh but the Europa League draw they drag out an Irish ‘legend’ as the final is in Dublin
Who is the legend?
McGrath?
Brady?
Keane?
Nope….
John O’Shea :-)
That’s a nice little gig for him. Flown out for a few days in Switzerland, all expenses paid, very nice.
Post by: Gareth on February 23, 2024, 11:18:33 AM
You shouldn’t laugh but the Europa League draw they drag out an Irish ‘legend’ as the final is in Dublin
Who is the legend?
McGrath?
Brady?
Keane?
Nope….
John O’Shea :-)
That’s a nice little gig for him. Flown out for a few days in Switzerland, all expenses paid, very nice.
Well he escaped the temple of doom…did I see he is now favourite for the Ireland job?
Post by: OCD on February 23, 2024, 11:25:03 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 11:39:29 AM
Would villa fans sit at home of the game was at villa park? That answers your question. We dont have a history or violence? You sure about that? How much violence is there when we were playing the blosers? Remember the game at villa park when we lost 0-2? It was one of the most toxic villa parks ive ever seen.
Not sure why you are attempting to label olympiakos fans as all hooligans. Every fan base has some. Just enjoy the experience of going somewhere new instead of focusing on some unfounded negative rumours. Athens is a great city. If we get there villa fans will love it.
The Greek government has labelled all fans as hooligans, not me. And you are picking on a game 20 years ago, my links are this year. Olympiakos have already had points deducted because of their fans behaviours this season. As for not turning up if they are not playing, the Ultras were in the stadium on the Wednesday before the West Ham match to disrupt the press conference before the match, and their own club pleaded with their fans not to cause trouble in the stadium on the day of the match.
Can you show me the quote that says they have labelled ALL greek fans as hooligans? Even if that was said if a tory government called of us fans hooligans does it make it true?
To also expand on the banning the problem lies with the government there are social problems in greece. These clubs have a section of ultras that fight with police like other countries poland, italy , turkey for example. Alot of people like us just want to go enjoy a game of football and not interested in the violence.
Furthermore with your oiunt it was "20 years ago" probably because our games got moved to 12pm kos and there is a enormous police presence. You are just being biased
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 11:42:27 AM
You shouldn’t laugh but the Europa League draw they drag out an Irish ‘legend’ as the final is in Dublin
Who is the legend?
McGrath?
Brady?
Keane?
Nope….
John O’Shea :-)
118 caps for Ireland, won 5 Premier Leagues and a Champs League, it's not as if they wheeled out Jermaine Jenas for a Wembley final.
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 23, 2024, 11:47:38 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 11:49:11 AM
Is this not on live anywhere?
ALITA provided a link a couple of days ago.
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/news/0287-19733dd3ba2d-639db1b27473-1000--uefa-europa-conference-league-round-of-16-draw-what-is-it-wh/
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 23, 2024, 11:49:50 AM
Yes, but being an ex-Man Utd player makes you a superstar 🙄Man Utd's away kit that replaced the infamous grey one was a blue-and-white affair with the shirts embossed with the names of the club's "legends". How we laughed when it was pointed out that they included the likes of Paddy Roche and Ashley Grimes.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 23, 2024, 11:52:30 AM
Yes, but being an ex-Man Utd player makes you a superstar 🙄Man Utd's away kit that replaced the infamous grey one was a blue-and-white affair with the shirts embossed with the names of the club's "legends". How we laughed when it was pointed out that they included the likes of Paddy Roche and Ashley Grimes.
I bet Clayton Blackmore was on it too.
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 11:56:46 AM
Is this not on live anywhere?
Its on tnt2 sports i think
Post by: Dave on February 23, 2024, 11:59:01 AM
You shouldn’t laugh but the Europa League draw they drag out an Irish ‘legend’ as the final is in Dublin
Who is the legend?
McGrath?
Brady?
Keane?
Nope….
John O’Shea :-)
118 caps for Ireland, won 5 Premier Leagues and a Champs League, it's not as if they wheeled out Jermaine Jenas for a Wembley final.
If status is based on what they achieved in the game (and let's face it, it is) he must be up there as one of, if not the most successful Irish player ever?
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 12:00:35 PM
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Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 23, 2024, 12:03:03 PM
You shouldn’t laugh but the Europa League draw they drag out an Irish ‘legend’ as the final is in Dublin
Who is the legend?
McGrath?
Brady?
Keane?
Nope….
John O’Shea :-)
118 caps for Ireland, won 5 Premier Leagues and a Champs League, it's not as if they wheeled out Jermaine Jenas for a Wembley final.
If status is based on what they achieved in the game (and let's face it, it is) he must be up there as one of, if not the most successful Irish player ever?
Ronald O'Nazario. Sorry.
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 12:03:59 PM
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Post by: Dave P on February 23, 2024, 12:13:11 PM
Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.
Flin5tone and Villa Tim
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Post by: Dave P on February 23, 2024, 12:17:13 PM
How many tickets you reckon ??
Brighton had 2600 earlier this season
Post by: rjp on February 23, 2024, 12:17:20 PM
How many tickets you reckon ??
2,794
Post by: rougegorge on February 23, 2024, 12:17:25 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2024, 12:17:59 PM
"The club has received an allocation of 2,610 tickets for this all-ticket fixture.
In line with UEFA guidelines, a further 243 top-category seats have been allocated to be used as part of the players' allocation and staff, travelling club staff and VIPs."
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 23, 2024, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 12:18:11 PM
How many tickets you reckon ??
Capacity is 55k (might be different for Euro matches) so could be quite a few.
Post by: Baldy on February 23, 2024, 12:19:37 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 12:19:50 PM
I hope Jordan Henderson has done something about Geert Wilders by the time we get there.Straight red for a first choice defender last night so they will be missing him for our matches. And then they have Henderson......
Post by: TopDeck113 on February 23, 2024, 12:21:27 PM
Post by: BC Villain on February 23, 2024, 12:21:38 PM
I hope Jordan Henderson has done something about Geert Wilders by the time we get there.Straight red for a first choice defender last night so they will be missing him for our matches. And then they have Henderson......
Gives Southgate a chance to watch his mate
Post by: Richard on February 23, 2024, 12:22:43 PM
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Post by: Dave on February 23, 2024, 12:24:02 PM
We will take them to the cleaners.
We just need to be bold.
Post by: Legion on February 23, 2024, 12:24:16 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 12:24:31 PM
Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.
Flin5tone and Villa Tim
I hope there were no empty seats there, and I look forward to the latter's review of the food offerings.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on February 23, 2024, 12:24:39 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 12:24:51 PM
Is it over two legs or just the one game?
Two legs until the Final.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 23, 2024, 12:24:59 PM
Is it over two legs or just the one game?
Two. As a seeded team we are away first.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 12:25:18 PM
Ajax v Aston Villa
Molde v Club Bruges
Union Saint-Gilloise v Fenerbahce
Dinamo Zagreb v PAOK
Sturm Graz v Lille
Maccabi Haifa v Fiorentina
Olympiakos v Maccabi Tel Aviv
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 12:25:50 PM
Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.
Flin5tone and Villa Tim
I hope there were no empty seats there, and I look forward to the latter's review of the food offerings.
Seems Villa took all their seats unlike some others.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 12:26:31 PM
Jordan Henderson's Ajax it is then!!
BBC FTFY
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Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 12:27:50 PM
I hope Jordan Henderson has done something about Geert Wilders by the time we get there.Shoot him but I am not condoning violence so as we know he's a strong principled man, totally diverse and... yes he's likely to be his deputy by next week.
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Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 12:30:34 PM
Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.Anwar and some jobber.
Post by: Matt C on February 23, 2024, 12:31:30 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 12:31:48 PM
Henderson wankfest coming
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 12:32:11 PM
Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.Anwar and some jobber.
Looked like three at the end, with Anwar the meat in the sandwich. I don't think it was Nicky from the ticket office was it?
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 23, 2024, 12:34:06 PM
Keep it tight for opening half an hour at their place and we should be okay.
Post by: The Edge on February 23, 2024, 12:34:40 PM
Someone on here said Tommy Jordan whoever that is.Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.Anwar and some jobber.
Edit: Communications Director.
Post by: TelfordVilla on February 23, 2024, 12:34:46 PM
Post by: mrfuse on February 23, 2024, 12:34:59 PM
Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.Anwar and some jobber.
Looked like three at the end, with Anwar the meat in the sandwich. I don't think it was Nicky from the ticket office was it?
Unless my eyesight is playing up im pretty sure that was Elmohamady.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 23, 2024, 12:35:32 PM
https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1761006255076765913?s=46
Players who you’ve forgotten played for Aston Villa: Nicky Shorey
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 12:39:09 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 23, 2024, 12:39:33 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 12:42:09 PM
My bad yes it was Ahmed. Knew the man but wrote the name wrong, apologies to all and Ahmed.Any idea who the Villa rep is. Saw the table with the name but didn't see who was sitting there.Anwar and some jobber.
Looked like three at the end, with Anwar the meat in the sandwich. I don't think it was Nicky from the ticket office was it?
Unless my eyesight is playing up im pretty sure that was Elmohamady.
Post by: AV82EC on February 23, 2024, 12:43:12 PM
Post by: Ads on February 23, 2024, 12:48:29 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 23, 2024, 12:51:18 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on February 23, 2024, 12:52:23 PM
Great draw. These are the ties you want to be in European football for.
Agree. Should be a good tie.
Post by: algy on February 23, 2024, 12:59:08 PM
Servette v Viktoria PlzenThere's a chance of a Maccabi derby in the quarter finals, perhaps ...
Ajax v Aston Villa
Molde v Club Bruges
Union Saint-Gilloise v Fenerbahce
Dinamo Zagreb v PAOK
Sturm Graz v Lille
Maccabi Haifa v Fiorentina
Olympiakos v Maccabi Tel Aviv
Post by: Holte L2 on February 23, 2024, 01:00:52 PM
Well flights and hotel booked, bring it on.
Bring it on Indeed!!!!! Great work mate.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 01:01:15 PM
Great draw. These are the ties you want to be in European football for.
Agree. Should be a good tie.
As someone on a another forum put it, "Some tie that, worthy of being the final".
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2024, 01:04:00 PM
Great draw. These are the ties you want to be in European football for.
Agree. Should be a good tie.
As someone on a another forum put it, "Some tie that, worthy of being the final".
To be fair, any tie against us is.
Post by: Drummond on February 23, 2024, 01:05:02 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 23, 2024, 01:05:18 PM
Post by: lovejoy on February 23, 2024, 01:08:36 PM
Post by: Paul.S on February 23, 2024, 01:09:41 PM
Post by: AV84 on February 23, 2024, 01:11:18 PM
On the plus side the travelling around the Spurs match is light but it is one of the tougher matches.
Different level of opposition but I almost feel like we were playing better in the league when we had mid week European games to play too.
Post by: dekko on February 23, 2024, 01:13:06 PM
On the plus side the travelling around the Spurs match is light but it is one of the tougher matches.
Different level of opposition but I almost feel like we were playing better in the league when we had mid week European games to play too.
I recall some of the players saying as much (momentum etc)
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 01:19:49 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 23, 2024, 01:27:29 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 01:28:34 PM
Post by: Dave on February 23, 2024, 01:29:20 PM
The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
Post by: curiousorange on February 23, 2024, 01:29:22 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on February 23, 2024, 01:30:14 PM
Battle of European Cup Winners. A tie most suitable for a Champions League last 16. Two great clubs colloide, I hope Huntelaar doesn't score again as he did during days of Nicky Shorey.
I'm inferring from the BBC that only one of us has won the European Cup......
In the Europa Conference League, Aston Villa - the last remaining British team in that competition - must overcome former European champions Ajax.
Post by: Mister E on February 23, 2024, 01:36:35 PM
We will take them to the cleaners.... with a dazzling display.
Post by: Mister E on February 23, 2024, 01:41:26 PM
Utter fuckwitsBattle of European Cup Winners. A tie most suitable for a Champions League last 16. Two great clubs colloide, I hope Huntelaar doesn't score again as he did during days of Nicky Shorey.I'm inferring from the BBC that only one of us has won the European Cup......
In the Europa Conference League, Aston Villa - the last remaining British team in that competition - must overcome former European champions Ajax.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 23, 2024, 01:42:22 PM
Post by: DrGonzo on February 23, 2024, 01:42:47 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 01:44:31 PM
Can't lie, this is the tie I'd wanted us to avoid. The positive is that should we win this, I wouldn't fear anyone beyond.
The bookies don't seem to agree, Ajax are 14/5 and we're 4/5 on to win the away game.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 23, 2024, 01:44:58 PM
Utter fuckwitsBattle of European Cup Winners. A tie most suitable for a Champions League last 16. Two great clubs colloide, I hope Huntelaar doesn't score again as he did during days of Nicky Shorey.I'm inferring from the BBC that only one of us has won the European Cup......
In the Europa Conference League, Aston Villa - the last remaining British team in that competition - must overcome former European champions Ajax.
Our European Cup win? You'd think we'd mention it.
Post by: AV82EC on February 23, 2024, 01:46:08 PM
Any guesses if the away leg will drop down to season ticket allocation? Not sure whether to take the risk on flights, as only plan on going if I can get a ticket.
It should. I’d estimate about 1700 have one European away so it should get to STHs.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 23, 2024, 01:49:27 PM
Any guesses if the away leg will drop down to season ticket allocation? Not sure whether to take the risk on flights, as only plan on going if I can get a ticket.
It should. I’d estimate about 1700 have one European away so it should get to STHs.
Surely, it will go to those with a full away history first? That was the criteria at the start.
Post by: AV82EC on February 23, 2024, 01:50:18 PM
Any guesses if the away leg will drop down to season ticket allocation? Not sure whether to take the risk on flights, as only plan on going if I can get a ticket.
It should. I’d estimate about 1700 have one European away so it should get to STHs.
Surely, it will go to those with a full away history first? That was the criteria at the start.
Actually you’re right Dogtanian it’ll be those with domestic away history.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 23, 2024, 01:50:45 PM
Can't lie, this is the tie I'd wanted us to avoid. The positive is that should we win this, I wouldn't fear anyone beyond.
The bookies don't seem to agree, Ajax are 14/5 and we're 4/5 on to win the away game.
Brighton beat them 2-0 home and away. They’re not the Ajax of years gone by. And when going out and getting a past it Henderson is a “coup” that tells you a lot about where they are right now. Like any opponent you can’t take them for granted but if this Ajax team was named some opponent from one of the other smaller football countries we’d fully expect to do the job professionally and get through.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 23, 2024, 01:55:53 PM
Post by: Anthenagin on February 23, 2024, 01:57:09 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 02:14:58 PM
Post by: dutchvilla on February 23, 2024, 02:17:07 PM
https://www.cafebelgique.nl/
https://www.indewildeman.nl/
https://depraelamsterdam.nl/pages/oudezijds
or perhaps the best is Het Elfde Gebod on the Zeedijk, just across the road from Central Station
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 02:17:17 PM
We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
Post by: frank black on February 23, 2024, 02:21:01 PM
We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
We’ll be fine, just play the kids in the first Ajax match.
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 23, 2024, 02:21:41 PM
Tim every time we have a cup game coming up you peddle this stuff. Understand you prioritise the league, but everyone has different views, you don’t have to keep peddling the same point in various ways.We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
Post by: Dogtanian on February 23, 2024, 02:39:27 PM
I haven't told him yet... :-X
Post by: Smithy on February 23, 2024, 02:48:28 PM
Nothing to really fear though, they're below Alkmaar in the league this season.
Post by: AV84 on February 23, 2024, 02:52:37 PM
Although playing teams like Ajax under the lights is what European nights are for, I am a little disappointed we've got them so early. I'm sure they feel the same about playing us. Ajax are one of the better teams still left in it, and it would have been nice to avoid them until the semi at least.
Nothing to really fear though, they're below Alkmaar in the league this season.
I don't know about quality but as far as name brand attraction, its probably the match up the organisers would have wanted for the final. Sturum Graz vs Maccabi Haifa doesn't have quite the same ring of prestige to it.
Post by: Lsvilla on February 23, 2024, 03:07:04 PM
Sorry but just to clarify - will it be European away history first then domestic away history ? I have Warsaw but only 7 domestic aways. Would be gutted if Warsaw didn't count for anything.Any guesses if the away leg will drop down to season ticket allocation? Not sure whether to take the risk on flights, as only plan on going if I can get a ticket.
It should. I’d estimate about 1700 have one European away so it should get to STHs.
Surely, it will go to those with a full away history first? That was the criteria at the start.
Actually you’re right Dogtanian it’ll be those with domestic away history.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 23, 2024, 03:11:23 PM
Be interesting to see ticket pricing down B6, not that i'd go.
You’re a ST holder aren’t you? How come you wouldn’t go to a European knockout game?
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 03:13:32 PM
Agree.We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
We’ll be fine, just play the kids in the first Ajax match.
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 03:14:02 PM
Midweek games are impossible for me due to work / travel times etc.Be interesting to see ticket pricing down B6, not that i'd go.
You’re a ST holder aren’t you? How come you wouldn’t go to a European knockout game?
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 23, 2024, 03:18:03 PM
Midweek games are impossible for me due to work / travel times etc.Be interesting to see ticket pricing down B6, not that i'd go.
You’re a ST holder aren’t you? How come you wouldn’t go to a European knockout game?
Ah, fair enough, that’s a shame. Sorry to pry.
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 23, 2024, 03:20:05 PM
Robbing cnuts
I have an airBnB reserved in Athens so have suggested to missus we look at flights now - if we get there happy days - if not we can have a 4 days hol
If we get to final the flights will be horrific
Post by: AV82EC on February 23, 2024, 03:22:02 PM
Post by: Proposition Joe on February 23, 2024, 03:25:35 PM
Tim every time we have a cup game coming up you peddle this stuff. Understand you prioritise the league, but everyone has different views, you don’t have to keep peddling the same point in various ways.We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
Beat Ajax and we'll go into the Spurs game with confidence. I don't see the problem. It's like saying that Man City midweek game couldn't have come at a worse time because we had the Arsenal game at the weekend. We smashed them both to pieces :)
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 23, 2024, 03:25:41 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 23, 2024, 03:27:42 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 23, 2024, 03:44:29 PM
Ferry and bus/train an option?
Eurostar direct to Amsterdam is 3 hrs 56 mins.
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 23, 2024, 03:50:50 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 03:54:11 PM
Fair point. The reason i flagged this one is just because i think that Spurs game is potentially enormous for the top4/5 race and the Ajax games will have an impact whatever way we cut things . So i think it's worth flagging.Tim every time we have a cup game coming up you peddle this stuff. Understand you prioritise the league, but everyone has different views, you don’t have to keep peddling the same point in various ways.We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
Post by: GordonCowansisthegreatest on February 23, 2024, 03:55:44 PM
NiceNo! Ajax
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 03:55:52 PM
not bad if you're anywhere near St Pancras or AshfordFerry and bus/train an option?
Eurostar direct to Amsterdam is 3 hrs 56 mins.
Post by: rjp on February 23, 2024, 03:59:29 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 04:03:28 PM
Fair point. The reason i flagged this one is just because i think that Spurs game is potentially enormous for the top4/5 race and the Ajax games will have an impact whatever way we cut things . So i think it's worth flagging.
If I could be arsed to look back, I think every cup game we have played this season, you have mentioned the league match is more important. So I think we are all flagged out by now.
Post by: 144 Hard Boiled Eggs on February 23, 2024, 04:19:19 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 04:24:44 PM
So let me get this right, everyone who travels on Eurostar lives on the platform at those two stations?not bad if you're anywhere near St Pancras or AshfordFerry and bus/train an option?
Eurostar direct to Amsterdam is 3 hrs 56 mins.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 04:28:30 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 23, 2024, 04:38:11 PM
No, not really. One League game is NEVER the biggest game of the season.We probably play our biggest Prem game of the season inbetween the 2 , Spurs at home. Huge game in the race for Champions League football.The timing of these 2 games could not be any worse.
Why?
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
eh ? one might live in Bedfordshire which can be 20 mins into St Pancras . That's just one example.So let me get this right, everyone who travels on Eurostar lives on the platform at those two stations?not bad if you're anywhere near St Pancras or AshfordFerry and bus/train an option?
Eurostar direct to Amsterdam is 3 hrs 56 mins.
Post by: NeilH on February 23, 2024, 04:48:48 PM
Post by: enigma on February 23, 2024, 05:14:05 PM
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 05:16:13 PM
Trust us to get perhaps the toughest draw. Would have been a good final never mind the last 16.Ajax are largely just a name now . They have Jordan Henderson playing for them ;D
Post by: enigma on February 23, 2024, 05:23:03 PM
We've been on the wrong end of the result against far worse teams in Europe.Trust us to get perhaps the toughest draw. Would have been a good final never mind the last 16.Ajax are largely just a name now . They have Jordan Henderson playing for them ;D
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 05:23:35 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68378807
Post by: Demitri_C on February 23, 2024, 05:39:58 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on February 23, 2024, 05:46:49 PM
Post by: spangley1812 on February 23, 2024, 06:13:09 PM
Home games kicks off @ 20:00pm on Thurs 14/03/2024
Post by: Somniloquism on February 23, 2024, 06:29:42 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 23, 2024, 06:34:47 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 23, 2024, 06:47:50 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 06:48:15 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on February 23, 2024, 07:06:23 PM
Post by: Ads on February 23, 2024, 07:11:36 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 23, 2024, 07:11:51 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 07:22:25 PM
Ajax v Villa might be high profile enough for Irish TV to put it on instead of Brighton.... maybe.
No chance, not only Brighton but 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' playing at the same time.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 07:24:07 PM
Just been on Reddit and every single Ajax fan is full of doom and gloom about the draw.
Lots of pesshimishm on there?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 23, 2024, 07:30:01 PM
The team could be back in Brum by 11pm if they wanted then.
Just in time for last orders.
(Kids, ask yer Dad)
Post by: lovejoy on February 23, 2024, 07:36:47 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 23, 2024, 08:01:55 PM
Just been on Reddit and every single Ajax fan is full of doom and gloom about the draw.
Lots of pesshimishm on there?
"Guysh, letsh shkip the game and shtay at home and have shexy fishting fun and listen to Phil Collinsh!"
Post by: darren woolley on February 23, 2024, 08:41:40 PM
Post by: DrGonzo on February 23, 2024, 08:43:51 PM
For those who waited “while they checked with their mate/missus” wasn’t that a conversation which could have been had preemptively?
"Shall we book plane tickets to Amsterdam in case we draw them in the next round"? Those sort of conversations?
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 23, 2024, 08:43:57 PM
Surely the Steve McLaren clip needs an airing, I never tire of itJust been on Reddit and every single Ajax fan is full of doom and gloom about the draw.
Lots of pesshimishm on there?
"Guysh, letsh shkip the game and shtay at home and have shexy fishting fun and listen to Phil Collinsh!"
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 09:39:36 PM
sure somebody in here had done a spreadsheet with all the permutations and travel options for each scenario. Hopefully a story with a happy ending.For those who waited “while they checked with their mate/missus” wasn’t that a conversation which could have been had preemptively?
"Shall we book plane tickets to Amsterdam in case we draw them in the next round"? Those sort of conversations?
Post by: dorsetvillian on February 23, 2024, 09:59:05 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 23, 2024, 10:33:52 PM
Just been on Reddit and every single Ajax fan is full of doom and gloom about the draw.
Lots of pesshimishm on there?
"Guysh, letsh shkip the game and shtay at home and have shexy fishting fun and listen to Phil Collinsh!"
:) I'll give the away leg a miss now though.
Post by: AV82EC on February 23, 2024, 10:56:03 PM
sure somebody in here had done a spreadsheet with all the permutations and travel options for each scenario. Hopefully a story with a happy ending.For those who waited “while they checked with their mate/missus” wasn’t that a conversation which could have been had preemptively?
"Shall we book plane tickets to Amsterdam in case we draw them in the next round"? Those sort of conversations?
It was indeed, return flights booked MAN to AMS by 12:25 for £100.
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 10:59:59 PM
Proper planning n preparation prevents piss poor performancesure somebody in here had done a spreadsheet with all the permutations and travel options for each scenario. Hopefully a story with a happy ending.For those who waited “while they checked with their mate/missus” wasn’t that a conversation which could have been had preemptively?
"Shall we book plane tickets to Amsterdam in case we draw them in the next round"? Those sort of conversations?
It was indeed, return flights booked MAN to AMS by 12:25 for £100.
Post by: VillaTim on February 23, 2024, 11:01:33 PM
No jacket required...Just been on Reddit and every single Ajax fan is full of doom and gloom about the draw.
Lots of pesshimishm on there?
"Guysh, letsh shkip the game and shtay at home and have shexy fishting fun and listen to Phil Collinsh!"
Post by: wittonwarrior on February 24, 2024, 09:00:30 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 24, 2024, 09:59:18 AM
£114 but with stop off at Dublin
That doesn't really seem on the way
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 24, 2024, 10:01:32 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 24, 2024, 10:33:13 AM
For those who are going to every away, are you disappointed to go back to NLD or pleased to revisit some old haunts from last time?
I love Amsterdam.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on February 24, 2024, 10:35:08 AM
Post by: AV82EC on February 24, 2024, 11:00:19 AM
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 11:11:39 AM
Just book 8 flights, simple ain’t it…..For those who waited “while they checked with their mate/missus” wasn’t that a conversation which could have been had preemptively?
"Shall we book plane tickets to Amsterdam in case we draw them in the next round"? Those sort of conversations?
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 11:15:13 AM
For those who are going to every away, are you disappointed to go back to NLD or pleased to revisit some old haunts from last time?So went there in December, also booked there for a long weekend in early April so this is going mean I have been there more often than centre of Brum in the last 6 months. Yes would have preferred Haifa but only if the game was in Haifa.
Post by: FrankyH on February 24, 2024, 11:23:28 AM
For those who are going to every away, are you disappointed to go back to NLD or pleased to revisit some old haunts from last time?So went there in December, also booked there for a long weekend in early April so this is going mean I have been there more often than centre of Brum in the last 6 months. Yes would have preferred Haifa but only if the game was in Haifa.
Careful now , the blose will use this as evidence that none of us drink in town !
Post by: Paul.S on February 24, 2024, 11:25:45 AM
There was a good few thousand Villa in Amsterdam last time, despite the modest Alkmaar allocation. Every English accent you heard for a few days was a Brummie one. You'd expect a lot to go over again regardless of tickets.
That maybe me and 20 others that are going over. I may get a ticket depending on the allocation but I’d go anyway. I know there are many that have said they are going without a ticket. Id say a lot more than went to AZ from what I hear.
Post by: PeterWithe on February 24, 2024, 12:37:38 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 24, 2024, 12:49:15 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on February 24, 2024, 01:09:49 PM
For those who are going to every away, are you disappointed to go back to NLD or pleased to revisit some old haunts from last time?So went there in December, also booked there for a long weekend in early April so this is going mean I have been there more often than centre of Brum in the last 6 months. Yes would have preferred Haifa but only if the game was in Haifa.
Can I have your Final ticket, Olaftab? You're not going to need it when I grass you up to the Drug Squad.
Post by: frank black on February 24, 2024, 01:52:01 PM
I’d imagine it’ll be Tuesday or Wednesday for the away Leg and later in the week for the home leg.
Away is on sale Wed and Thursday… to those with aways in Europe and then to season ticket holder that went to the home games (apparently)
Post by: olaftab on February 24, 2024, 01:58:24 PM
Can I have your Final ticket, Olaftab? You're not going to need it when I grass you up to the Drug Squad.Hmmmm…I take it RCF you’re not a trained negotiator?😂
Post by: Somniloquism on February 24, 2024, 02:21:43 PM
For those who are going to every away, are you disappointed to go back to NLD or pleased to revisit some old haunts from last time?
I don't think Villa have ever played there (we only played them in a home match in the 2008 Euro competition) so even though it is the same country, it is still a new stadium.
Post by: Lsvilla on February 25, 2024, 01:06:18 PM
Date
Time
On Sale To:
Wednesday 28th February:
5pm
Season Ticket Holders w/ 3 Away and 3 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Wednesday 28th February
7pm
Season Ticket Holders w/ 2 Away and 3 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Thursday 29th February
9am
Season Ticket Holders w/ 1 Away and 3 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Thursday 29th February
11am
Season Ticket Holders w/ 3 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Thursday 29th February
1pm
Season Ticket Holders w/ 2 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Thursday 29th February
3pm
Season Ticket Holders w/ 1 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Thursday 29th February
5pm
Season Ticket Holders
On Sale Dates
Post by: rjp on February 25, 2024, 01:18:10 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 25, 2024, 01:20:49 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 01:34:42 PM
That is doing the rounds on Twitter and I hope it's a wind up. Mid week games are really difficult for me so I've only managed 1 at home but have 3 aways.Haha love it…3 away were also mid week so what happened there rjp?😂
Post by: AV82EC on February 25, 2024, 01:37:13 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 01:37:51 PM
Just been sent this - can't seem to configure it to post but essentially it says on sale as follows .....Thanks Ls. So 5pm Wednesday for me😃
Date
Time
On Sale To:
Wednesday 28th February:
5pm
Season Ticket Holders w/ 3 Away and 3 Home UECL Group Stage Games
Post by: rjp on February 25, 2024, 01:45:29 PM
That is doing the rounds on Twitter and I hope it's a wind up. Mid week games are really difficult for me so I've only managed 1 at home but have 3 aways.Haha love it…3 away were also mid week so what happened there rjp?😂
For an away trip I choose to use some precious time off work. I couldn't do that for them all. I find driving at night after a full day at work quite difficult these days and public transport isn't an option. Not too difficult to understand I hope. I don't want to sound like a blues fan but we don't all live in Birmingham. I was also ill for one of the home games.
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 01:54:46 PM
It wasn’t a serious comment mate, I think I knew the answer. I have utmost respect for Villains not living in Brum.That is doing the rounds on Twitter and I hope it's a wind up. Mid week games are really difficult for me so I've only managed 1 at home but have 3 aways.Haha love it…3 away were also mid week so what happened there rjp?😂
For an away trip I choose to use some precious time off work. I couldn't do that for them all. I find driving at night after a full day at work quite difficult these days and public transport isn't an option. Not too difficult to understand I hope. I don't want to sound like a blues fan but we don't all live in Birmingham. I was also ill for one of the home games.
Post by: dorsetvillian on February 25, 2024, 02:01:57 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 02:11:40 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 25, 2024, 02:12:34 PM
Domestic aways have not featured in any criteria for previous 3 UECL games.
They did for the qualifier though.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2024, 02:14:02 PM
Domestic aways have not featured in any criteria for previous 3 UECL games.
They did for the qualifier though.
Probably because it was so early in the season so they needed something for the filtering criteria. Once those matches were done, they had a new filter in the UECL matches.
Post by: olaftab on February 25, 2024, 03:19:29 PM
Because there was nothing else to break up a rather large ST block.Domestic aways have not featured in any criteria for previous 3 UECL games.
They did for the qualifier though.
Edit: Apologies as it’s been answered a bit better in Somni’s post. Didn’t see that.
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 25, 2024, 03:32:29 PM
Post by: Dave P on February 25, 2024, 04:40:58 PM
AZ play Ajax this afternoon which might give an indication of how strong Ajax are at the moment.
And AZ are 1-0 up at half time.
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2024, 05:00:44 PM
Post by: LukeJames on February 25, 2024, 05:12:32 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 25, 2024, 05:25:21 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.
They got a guy on the bench who has not quite done it in Saudi.
2-0 to Alkmaar now by the way.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2024, 05:30:59 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.
They got a guy on the bench who has not quite done it in Saudi.
2-0 to Alkmaar now by the way.
Southgate there on the way back from watching Kane and Dier on Saturday?
Post by: eamonn on February 25, 2024, 05:34:22 PM
Assume Unai is there with analysts taking copious notes.
Hope not, Sunday is a day of rest even for him.
Post by: VillaTim on February 25, 2024, 05:35:43 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.Is Hendo not playing
Post by: Toronto Villa on February 25, 2024, 05:56:40 PM
Assume Unai is there with analysts taking copious notes.
Hope not, Sunday is a day of rest even for him.
Haha Eamonn. Your naivety is cute and adorable. Emery likely flew to Holland right after our game and has been studying on two screens games involving Luton and Ajax while learning another language.
Post by: aj2k77 on February 25, 2024, 05:56:57 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.Is Hendo not playing
He shares some quality time with Gareth on a Sunday.
Post by: Gareth on February 25, 2024, 07:25:26 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.Is Hendo not playing
He shares some quality time with Gareth on a Sunday.
He doesn’t :-)
If he does I’d be reminding him of the time he got Heskey sent off whilst he was at Sunderland the gobshite…though I’m not bitter
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 25, 2024, 08:21:56 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.
Certainly haven’t got the aura of old. Think Brobbey up front is highly rated and Sosa is a Croatian international, apart from that I’m struggling.
Post by: Steve67 on February 25, 2024, 09:06:56 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 25, 2024, 10:13:47 PM
Ajax line ups are usually full of Dutch Legends, wonder kids or players that have not quite done in in England, Spain or Germany. That line up today though, I have genuinly never heard of a single one of them.
Certainly haven’t got the aura of old. Think Brobbey up front is highly rated and Sosa is a Croatian international, apart from that I’m struggling.
Brobbey is a really exciting prospect the big one to watch
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 26, 2024, 01:24:19 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 26, 2024, 01:56:22 PM
Dragging their feet with Ajax [a] ticket info aren't they?
There has to be a stadium visit and security meetings first.
Post by: eamonn on February 26, 2024, 02:06:33 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on February 26, 2024, 02:17:43 PM
Who are Ajax's key players these days and who do we have to watch?
Brobbery ia definitely one to watch. Looks a plyer with bagd of potential
Post by: VillaTim on February 26, 2024, 02:19:55 PM
Who are Ajax's key players these days and who do we have to watch?english lad in the middle of the park , the rock upon which Gareth Southgate built his England legacy.
To be honest i don't really think they have many headline players now , they are a shadow of former Ajax teams .
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 26, 2024, 06:05:18 PM
Dragging their feet with Ajax [a] ticket info aren't they?
There has to be a stadium visit and security meetings first.
Thanks Dave 👍🏼
Post by: liam on February 26, 2024, 06:11:29 PM
Post by: shirley_villan on February 26, 2024, 06:16:07 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on February 26, 2024, 09:14:16 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 26, 2024, 09:45:49 PM
Who are Ajax's key players these days and who do we have to watch?english lad in the middle of the park , the rock upon which Gareth Southgate built his England legacy.
To be honest i don't really think they have many headline players now , they are a shadow of former Ajax teams .
The Man U of the Netherlands. 19 points off the top sitting a couple of points ahead of Go Ahead Eagles.
Post by: langleylions on February 27, 2024, 07:19:59 AM
Post by: ldavfc4eva on February 27, 2024, 07:32:59 AM
Other notable players are ex Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom, and the ex-Spurs winger Steven Bergwijn.
They have Steven Berghuis as another wide player but doubt anyone has heard about the rest of their squad.
The seem a real mixed bag in all honesty, quality wise we should do them over the 2 legs.
Post by: NeilH on February 27, 2024, 07:45:19 AM
Who are Ajax's key players these days and who do we have to watch?english lad in the middle of the park , the rock upon which Gareth Southgate built his England legacy.
To be honest i don't really think they have many headline players now , they are a shadow of former Ajax teams .
The Man U of the Netherlands. 19 points off the top sitting a couple of points ahead of Go Ahead Eagles.
Where to even start with Ajax this season, to say that it's been a catastrophe doesn't even come close. At one point before Christmas, they were hovering about the relegation spots, a position that the club in its entire history has not occupied. To top it all off, they even lost to Heracles, an amateur team in the cup, something else that has never occurred in their entire history. The catastrophic decision to get Sven Mislintat in as director of football against the wishes of the fanbase made the atmosphere at the ArenA very toxic. He has now been sacked after some appalling players were recruited and the manager was sacked too and replaced by a former player come tv pundit on Dutch telly. The rot has been stopped, but right now Ajax is merely a name, as the current team's position reflects their quality. AZ comprehensively beat them at the weekend and frankly, we'll never get a better chance to defeat a faded giant than now.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 27, 2024, 07:58:22 AM
Post by: Dave on February 27, 2024, 08:30:49 AM
Brobby who plays up front is one to watch.
Other notable players are ex Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom, and the ex-Spurs winger Steven Bergwijn.
They have Steven Berghuis as another wide player but doubt anyone has heard about the rest of their squad.
Geronimo Rulli is Emi's backup at Argentina. Or one of them, given Emi always plays so it's hard to tell who would if he weren't there.
Branco Van Den Boomen had a great season in Ligue 1 last year. We were linked with him on a free last summer, but he went to Ajax where he's not been quite so good.
Kenneth Taylor is supposed to be decent, but I don't know much more about him than that.
Post by: Dave P on February 27, 2024, 08:35:22 AM
Post by: Dave P on February 27, 2024, 04:46:03 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/february/27/Ajax-second-leg-ticket-details/
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 27, 2024, 05:09:12 PM
Post by: Clampy on February 27, 2024, 05:10:22 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 27, 2024, 05:15:36 PM
Really looking forward to this.
Post by: rjp on February 27, 2024, 05:34:03 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/znwFg5d/Ajax.png) (https://ibb.co/znwFg5d)
After an initial panic I double checked and found that I did buy all 3 home tickets although I was only able to attend 1.
Post by: olaftab on February 27, 2024, 05:41:56 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on February 27, 2024, 08:26:11 PM
Post by: sid1964 on February 28, 2024, 09:33:17 AM
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 10:07:38 AM
£22 tickets.
Post by: Small Rodent on February 28, 2024, 10:09:43 AM
£22 rickets.
Well it is our anniversary, so good to go back to Victorian diseases.
Post by: rjp on February 28, 2024, 10:13:10 AM
Post by: eamonn on February 28, 2024, 10:18:08 AM
£22 rickets.
Well it is our anniversary, so good to go back to Victorian diseases.
And Victorian values.
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 10:18:11 AM
Post by: Paul.S on February 28, 2024, 10:20:11 AM
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 10:21:39 AM
Post by: Paul.S on February 28, 2024, 10:24:15 AM
There can only be a max 1250 in the 2nd category, so 1350 left over at 10am, maybe more.
Cheers. Hopefully I’ll be lucky but I’m going over anyway.
Post by: rjp on February 28, 2024, 10:25:47 AM
Warsaw 1,703
AZ Alkmaar 950
Zrinjski 490
So I would guess something like 2,000 unique people will qualify for the 1st two windows. That would leave around 600 tickets.
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 10:28:31 AM
There can only be a max 1250 in the 2nd category, so 1350 left over at 10am, maybe more.
Cheers. Hopefully I’ll be lucky but I’m going over anyway.
Fingers crossed for you. Loads are going over again, likely a lot more than last time.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 28, 2024, 10:29:17 AM
£22 rickets.
Well it is our anniversary, so good to go back to Victorian diseases.
Typhoid Mary is sorting the pies.
Post by: Paul.S on February 28, 2024, 10:30:04 AM
There can only be a max 1250 in the 2nd category, so 1350 left over at 10am, maybe more.
Cheers. Hopefully I’ll be lucky but I’m going over anyway.
Fingers crossed for you. Loads are going over again, likely a lot more than last time.
Thanks. I know a lot who are going over who may or may not get tickets including 20 of us from Gatwick on Wednesday afternoon.
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 10:30:08 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 28, 2024, 10:35:38 AM
£22 rickets.
Well it is our anniversary, so good to go back to Victorian diseases.
And Victorian values.
My favourite ever Viz letter went like this:
Dyslexia? Bone bloody idle, more like.
Victor Ian Values, Rotherham.
Post by: LeeB on February 28, 2024, 10:37:24 AM
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 10:38:37 AM
There can only be a max 1250 in the 2nd category, so 1350 left over at 10am, maybe more.
Cheers. Hopefully I’ll be lucky but I’m going over anyway.
Fingers crossed for you. Loads are going over again, likely a lot more than last time.
Thanks. I know a lot who are going over who may or may not get tickets including 20 of us from Gatwick on Wednesday afternoon.
We're out of Manchester Wednesday. There's a lad with big hair, looks like he's out The Strokes, that seems to always be on the same flights.
Post by: langleylions on February 28, 2024, 10:45:40 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on February 28, 2024, 10:46:08 AM
The Viz letter's page was the high water mark of 20th century literature.
That, and this: https://www.amazon.com/Christainity-Beginners-Cannon/dp/034062146X
Post by: LeeB on February 28, 2024, 10:47:35 AM
Post by: olaftab on February 28, 2024, 12:27:56 PM
Silly question but why are the ajax away tickets not in the away tickets section on the siteI guess because they are not only sale yet and Club are working to tight deadlines.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on February 28, 2024, 12:48:23 PM
I'm about to start a new job and need to try and engineer being available for home games and potentially away games if I can get tickets.
Thanks. UTV.
Post by: Paul.S on February 28, 2024, 12:51:08 PM
I'm sure someone on here will know thisif/when we beat Ajax, do we remain a seeded team with all future home legs being the second game for all ties up until the final?
I'm about to start a new job and need to try and engineer being available for home games and potentially away games if I can get tickets.
Thanks. UTV.
I’m not 100% sure but I don’t think so. From the next round, clubs from the same countries can play each other and it’s just a random unseeded draw. That’s what I’ve read but I’d check it.
Post by: rougegorge on February 28, 2024, 01:06:16 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 28, 2024, 01:28:57 PM
If we do go through, at the next draw I think UEFA do both quarter-finals and the semi-finals
That is true so if we progress we’ll know the Home/Away structure of both qtr/semi finals.
Post by: Somniloquism on February 28, 2024, 01:54:02 PM
If we do go through, at the next draw I think UEFA do both quarter-finals and the semi-finals
That is true so if we progress we’ll know the Home/Away structure of both qtr/semi finals.
All the way to the final. (although final draw will just be Semi-Final A v Semi-Final B, it might decide home or away colours).
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/draws/2024/2001795/
There will be seedings selected at that point, probably based on the co-efficients of teams and countries.
Post by: rjp on February 28, 2024, 03:26:08 PM
Silly question but why are the ajax away tickets not in the away tickets section on the siteI guess because they are not only sale yet and Club are working to tight deadlines.
It's there now.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on February 28, 2024, 03:49:04 PM
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 05:02:30 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on February 28, 2024, 05:04:48 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 28, 2024, 05:06:18 PM
Post by: TonyD on February 28, 2024, 05:07:16 PM
Decent prices for the home leg tbfLike the Chelsea game cup game - cough….
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/february/27/Ajax-second-leg-ticket-details/
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 05:09:45 PM
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 28, 2024, 05:18:04 PM
Don't quite get how it works, but I refresh at 17:00 at there's 2200 left. Just checked again after I've purchased and there's 1857 left, which is more than we officially took to MostarExactly what I experienced too...on at 1 second past 17.00 and there's over 350 already gone!!!
WTF?
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 28, 2024, 05:19:48 PM
A bit naughty if that's the case. I can't see a reason to hold any back, as you don't get to choose your seat like a normal away.They'll probably let us choose our seats when we pick them up, as they did previously (Alkmaar?).
Post by: AV82EC on February 28, 2024, 05:50:32 PM
Terrace View bonus tickets Ads...
Have you got any evidence for that?
Post by: Lsvilla on February 28, 2024, 06:15:39 PM
Post by: olaftab on February 28, 2024, 06:25:51 PM
Ajax v Aston Villa
07/03/2024 17:45
Johan Cruyff Arena, Visitors, Visitors Section, Row 36 Seats 33
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 28, 2024, 06:26:24 PM
I'm sure someone on here will know thisif/when we beat Ajax, do we remain a seeded team with all future home legs being the second game for all ties up until the final?
I'm about to start a new job and need to try and engineer being available for home games and potentially away games if I can get tickets.
Thanks. UTV.
There can’t be any seeding after this round.
What would happen if the seeded team won every tie in this round, for example?
Post by: olaftab on February 28, 2024, 06:31:01 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 28, 2024, 06:35:48 PM
I'm sure someone on here will know thisif/when we beat Ajax, do we remain a seeded team with all future home legs being the second game for all ties up until the final?
I'm about to start a new job and need to try and engineer being available for home games and potentially away games if I can get tickets.
Thanks. UTV.
There can’t be any seeding after this round.
What would happen if the seeded team won every tie in this round, for example?
They mention seedings on their own page. https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/draws/
Quote
The 2023/24 UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws take place on Friday 15 March at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland at 14:00 CET.
Seedings, any groupings and the procedure will be available here from 09:00 CET on the day of the draw.
I suspect 4 seeds and 4 non-seeds.
1 and 3 in one side of the draw. 2 and 4 in the other, then if two seeds meet in the next round of matches, the higher seeded one plays home leg second.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 28, 2024, 06:44:36 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 28, 2024, 06:51:17 PM
Quote
Quarter-finals
• At this stage of the competition, no teams were seeded and there was no country protection.
• Eight balls containing the names of the quarter-finalists were placed in the large central bowl and shuffled.
• The first team drawn plays its first match at home, against the second team drawn.
• The procedure was repeated with the remaining balls to complete the quarter-final pairings.
Semi-finals
• Four balls containing slips of paper marked 'Winners of quarter-final 1' to 'Winners of quarter-final 4' were placed in a large central bowl and shuffled.
• The first and second balls drawn determined the first pairing, the first ball drawn representing the home team for the first leg.
• The procedure was repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the semi-final pairings.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 28, 2024, 07:00:34 PM
Post by: Villan82 on February 28, 2024, 07:17:34 PM
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 07:22:22 PM
Post by: AV82EC on February 28, 2024, 07:28:05 PM
The Ajax game, and the time of year it will be played, is giving me serious March 1998 Atlético de Madrid vibes
Let’s hope we don’t fuck it up this time. I stormed out of the ground after we threw that away. I used to fucking hate going out on away goals thank god they’ve got rid of it.
Post by: Paul.S on February 28, 2024, 07:29:04 PM
803 left.
Should be fun tomorrow trying to get one of those.
Post by: Villan82 on February 28, 2024, 07:48:48 PM
The Ajax game, and the time of year it will be played, is giving me serious March 1998 Atlético de Madrid vibes
Let’s hope we don’t fuck it up this time. I stormed out of the ground after we threw that away. I used to fucking hate going out on away goals thank god they’ve got rid of it.
I know. Away goals screwed us so often. It was a great night though. We were magnificent that second half and the atmosphere was incredible.
Post by: Holte L2 on February 28, 2024, 07:49:33 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on February 28, 2024, 08:45:46 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 28, 2024, 09:25:19 PM
The procedure from last year's draw .....
If they haven't changed it for this year, the seedings line might be a left over from the template for the draws page then.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 28, 2024, 09:35:50 PM
The procedure from last year's draw .....
If they haven't changed it for this year, the seedings line might be a left over from the template for the draws page then.
That's what I was thinking. They can't seed a draw with only 8 in it, surely?
Post by: Ads on February 28, 2024, 09:47:14 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on February 28, 2024, 10:06:37 PM
Back up to 1033, so guess what was held back (for unknown reasons) has been added.
Helpful to know thanks
Post by: olaftab on February 28, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
But don’t forgot if it can be made more complex than necessary UEFA will find a way.The procedure from last year's draw .....
If they haven't changed it for this year, the seedings line might be a left over from the template for the draws page then.
That's what I was thinking. They can't seed a draw with only 8 in it, surely?
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 08:33:52 AM
Post by: rjp on February 29, 2024, 08:34:32 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 08:37:00 AM
1,011
Thanks!
Post by: The Moose on February 29, 2024, 08:57:28 AM
Post by: rjp on February 29, 2024, 09:01:44 AM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 29, 2024, 09:02:44 AM
Back up to 1033, so guess what was held back (for unknown reasons) has been added.Wouldn't be surprised if they put them back in to stop fans calling out the missing tickets, then they just pull them out again during this morning's 10am shitstorm.
Post by: rjp on February 29, 2024, 09:10:05 AM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 29, 2024, 09:20:17 AM
Post by: rjp on February 29, 2024, 09:29:30 AM
Post by: TaxDodger on February 29, 2024, 09:59:40 AM
Post by: joe_c on February 29, 2024, 10:02:07 AM
Wait, what? Sold out at 9.58?
Coming Soon now on my browser, assume because I'm not eligible for the 10 o'clock sale.
EDIT and now sold out.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 10:06:15 AM
Now saying sold out. But it was saying that before I got in too.
Post by: sid1964 on February 29, 2024, 10:06:56 AM
No surprise that I did not get a ticket, I hope whoever has them has a great time.
Post by: DerbyVillian on February 29, 2024, 10:07:47 AM
Have a great time all those who got tickets.
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 10:10:40 AM
was really looking forward to going to this.
Have a great time all those who got tickets.
It said that, but I think that's something with them messing about to put it on sale.
It said that before but I refreshed on the dot at 10 and it came up buy. By the time I'd paid, it said sold out on there.
I keep checking my account to make sure they're there! :-[
Post by: rougegorge on February 29, 2024, 10:10:55 AM
I was the same - logged on at 10am on the dot - and was 54th in the queue, but when I got on the website it was sold out!Me too, I was 28th, but to no avail
No surprise that I did not get a ticket, I hope whoever has them has a great time.
Post by: TaxDodger on February 29, 2024, 10:12:53 AM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 29, 2024, 10:12:55 AM
It's then just pot luck at 10am, which is probably the only real way it can be managed.
Nervous couple of minutes, but I managed to snag one thankfully - Cannot wait!
DE VILLA OP!!
Post by: purpletrousers on February 29, 2024, 10:13:56 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on February 29, 2024, 10:14:44 AM
People on previous group have them locked in their basket apparently, so admin remove the game from sale just before 10am to flush the system, then turn it back on again at 10, so they're not actually sold out before that time.
It's then just pot luck at 10am, which is probably the only real way it can be managed.
Nervous couple of minutes, but I managed to snag one thankfully - Cannot wait!
DE VILLA OP!!
Makes sense
Post by: Nii Lamptey on February 29, 2024, 10:18:00 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 10:18:03 AM
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 29, 2024, 10:19:07 AM
People on previous group have them locked in their basket apparently, so admin remove the game from sale just before 10am to flush the system, then turn it back on again at 10, so they're not actually sold out before that time.Yep, that's how they do things now, thank McGrath!
It's then just pot luck at 10am, which is probably the only real way it can be managed.
Nervous couple of minutes, but I managed to snag one thankfully - Cannot wait!
DE VILLA OP!!
Makes it fairer but you need to know that that's what they do.
KTF!
Post by: Paul.S on February 29, 2024, 10:22:59 AM
UTV
Post by: DerbyVillian on February 29, 2024, 10:34:49 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 10:51:48 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 10:52:15 AM
Post by: Paul.S on February 29, 2024, 12:05:01 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on February 29, 2024, 12:05:43 PM
Does anyone know how long it takes the travel forms to arrive?
I got an email within 3 minutes.
Post by: Paul.S on February 29, 2024, 12:57:16 PM
Does anyone know how long it takes the travel forms to arrive?
I got an email within 3 minutes.
I’ve had the confirmation email but there are no attachments for the travel forms.
Post by: Paul.S on February 29, 2024, 01:04:26 PM
Does anyone know how long it takes the travel forms to arrive?
I got an email within 3 minutes.
I’ve had the confirmation email but there are no attachments for the travel forms.
Just had another one with it attached.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 29, 2024, 01:57:30 PM
No surprise that I did not get a ticket, I hope whoever has them has a great time.
👍
Post by: Demitri_C on February 29, 2024, 02:24:13 PM
Post by: Skerra on February 29, 2024, 02:35:17 PM
Post by: Richard on February 29, 2024, 03:24:18 PM
Post by: Clampy on February 29, 2024, 03:34:16 PM
I wish you lot were being truthful. You’re not really going to Amsterdam for the footie are you??!!
They have The Netherlands biggest lingerie section I hear.
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 29, 2024, 03:55:18 PM
Any news on season ticket holder take up for the home leg? Wanting to go with my son but he's not a member like me so have to wait for general sale if we want to sit together.Email from the club on Tuesday said STHs had until today to claim their seats. If you are a STH go to your account page and it should be waiting for you. My mate went through the TO online and completely cocked up and had to phone yesterday morning to sort it out!
Good luck getting seats together!
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 29, 2024, 05:03:02 PM
Post by: LeeB on February 29, 2024, 05:04:22 PM
Currently in a queue just to get on the website to get a home leg ticket.
I had that yesterday afternoon, but when I looked again last night it was back to normal.
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 29, 2024, 05:08:34 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on February 29, 2024, 05:11:53 PM
I was logged in at quarter-to ready to start hitting F5. There's still plenty left.
Only looked in a block in upper north and upper holte, as you say plenty left. Sure it’ll be pretty much a sell out.
Post by: ajh_92 on February 29, 2024, 05:24:54 PM
Does anyone know what the usual is for getting to the game? Is it like a normal English away day and everyone makes their way to the ground when they want? Or do we get taken in a large group?
Also does anyone know where the pubs Villa Fans will be drinking are going to be?
Appreciate any help
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 29, 2024, 05:28:50 PM
I wish you lot were being truthful. You’re not really going to Amsterdam for the footie are you??!!
Amsterdam is particularly well-served when it comes to museums, with ones dedicated to Rembrandt, Van Gogh & Anne Frank.
Post by: purpletrousers on February 29, 2024, 06:50:05 PM
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on February 29, 2024, 07:25:04 PM
Managed to get a ticket! 1st European game of the season, travelling solo as my usual mate's I go with couldn't get it off work.Usually a central "fanzone" close to where we collect our tickets, and so the police can keep an eye on us and then buses from there to the stadium....and back? I heard that away fans were kept in for 45 minutes after the end of their games recently...they did something like that at Alkmaar and it was all very light touch, unlike the ridiculous heavy handed police tactics in Warsaw!!! I expect MANY Villa fans to be in Amsterdam without tickets (as in Alkmaar) and hopefully they will all be chatting with the locals and sharing a united hatred for, well, Yanited etc!
Does anyone know what the usual is for getting to the game? Is it like a normal English away day and everyone makes their way to the ground when they want? Or do we get taken in a large group?
Also does anyone know where the pubs Villa Fans will be drinking are going to be?
Appreciate any help
Post by: VillaTim on February 29, 2024, 07:51:29 PM
Managed to get a ticket! 1st European game of the season, travelling solo as my usual mate's I go with couldn't get it off work.Find the local square with the bars and choose the one with the most plastic tables and chairs outside they will come in handy later on ;D
Does anyone know what the usual is for getting to the game? Is it like a normal English away day and everyone makes their way to the ground when they want? Or do we get taken in a large group?
Also does anyone know where the pubs Villa Fans will be drinking are going to be?
Appreciate any help
Post by: dutchvilla on February 29, 2024, 08:01:16 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 29, 2024, 08:01:19 PM
the Heineken museum is good if you get time
Especially if it's your birthday.
Post by: VillaTim on February 29, 2024, 08:07:48 PM
Any day is good in a brewerythe Heineken museum is good if you get time
Especially if it's your birthday.
Post by: Dave on February 29, 2024, 08:12:35 PM
Good beer, good cheese, good pigs head all in a big windmill.
Was a good few years ago so no idea if it's still good now.
Post by: Richard E on February 29, 2024, 08:21:56 PM
the Heineken museum is good if you get time
Especially if it's your birthday.
And/or you enjoy drinking lukewarm urine.
Post by: Ads on February 29, 2024, 08:34:21 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 29, 2024, 08:35:52 PM
the Heineken museum is good if you get time
Especially if it's your birthday.
And/or you enjoy drinking lukewarm urine.
You must have stumbled into the Museum of Watersports. Those Dutch eh, what are they like?
Post by: dutchvilla on February 29, 2024, 08:39:30 PM
Post by: Drummond on February 29, 2024, 08:58:45 PM
the Heineken museum is good if you get time
It's a 2 hour queue for the bar.
Post by: LeeB on February 29, 2024, 09:01:42 PM
Hoping for all reaming English teams to do well. Wins all round.
Yes, I too hope they go deep into the competition.
Post by: Dave P on February 29, 2024, 09:03:45 PM
Hoping for all reaming English teams to do well. Wins all round.
Yes, I too hope they go deep into the competition.
West Ham especially playing a German team. Up the coefficient.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 29, 2024, 09:07:16 PM
Hoping for all reaming English teams to do well. Wins all round.
Yes, I too hope they go deep into the competition.
West Ham especially playing a German team. Up the coefficient.
Is that what you call it?
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 29, 2024, 09:28:51 PM
Hoping for all reaming English teams to do well. Wins all round.
Yes, I too hope they go deep into the competition.
West Ham especially playing a German team. Up the coefficient.
Is that what you call it?
And all these years we thought they didn't like it up 'em..
Post by: VillaTim on February 29, 2024, 09:49:55 PM
A bit like Germans with a sense of humourthe Heineken museum is good if you get time
Especially if it's your birthday.
And/or you enjoy drinking lukewarm urine.
You must have stumbled into the Museum of Watersports. Those Dutch eh, what are they like?
Post by: olaftab on February 29, 2024, 10:25:55 PM
Why are you ignoring famous artists called Porn and Cannabis they both have several museums?I wish you lot were being truthful. You’re not really going to Amsterdam for the footie are you??!!
Amsterdam is particularly well-served when it comes to museums, with ones dedicated to Rembrandt, Van Gogh & Anne Frank.
Post by: nordenvillain on March 01, 2024, 12:49:40 AM
As at now 4294 tickets left, not many in Holte - Approx. 1000 in Upper North, just under 100 in Lower North, Approx. 800 in Upper Witton, Approx 120 in Lower Witton, 130 in Lower Holte, 138 in Upper Holte and just over 2000 in Trinity. Guess there won't be many left for General Sale from Monday onwards.I was logged in at quarter-to ready to start hitting F5. There's still plenty left.
Only looked in a block in upper north and upper holte, as you say plenty left. Sure it’ll be pretty much a sell out.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 01, 2024, 08:07:15 AM
Why are you ignoring famous artists called Porn and Cannabis they both have several museums?I wish you lot were being truthful. You’re not really going to Amsterdam for the footie are you??!!
Amsterdam is particularly well-served when it comes to museums, with ones dedicated to Rembrandt, Van Gogh & Anne Frank.
I saw Porn & Cannabis's Edinburgh show in the 90s. Lots of hard laughter.
Post by: Dogtanian on March 01, 2024, 08:35:59 AM
Just looked at the last time me and my mates went to Amsterdam. We'd just beaten Boro 3-0 to slip into the last playoff place, four games into the ten game winning run.
To think that five years later, we'd be heading back to play Ajax for a european quarter final place, while ensconced in the top four of the Prem with one of the best managers in football at the helm... ;D
Post by: Dave on March 01, 2024, 11:03:01 AM
Basically, as long as us, Liverpool and Man City get to the finals / semis bit of the competition and no more than one or two of the German clubs does anything really unexpected, then it should be fine. I reckon if it doesn't happen, it'll probably be Leverkusen's fault.
Quote
What English clubs need to do in order to secure extra Champions League spot next season?
- Two finals, one SF, two QFs, one R16?
Maybe. Let's dive together into it.
Post by: Luffbralion on March 01, 2024, 12:19:36 PM
Miraculously, I managed to secure mine by 10.03. After over sixty years of following Villa I finally get to see them away in Europe...and what a tasty game and venue. Despite being a season ticket holder for many years, professional and family commitments meant I couldn't get to games on the continent. (I can recall how jealous I was that tickets for that wonderful night in Rotterdam went on general sale).
Thanks to Unai, we are back on the European trail and now I'm retired, I'm lucky enough to have the time and resources to go abroad. I booked Amsterdam in October but couldn't get an Alkmaar ticket and watched the game with fellow Villains in a bar. This time I'll get to see the real thing.
I'm travelling solo so am looking forward to reading here about where Villains are meeting up.
I'll be taking in the Van Gogh museum this time. Those who like Banksy might want to explore the Moco museum.
To those who missed out....your time will hopefully come.
To those who will be there...see you in Amsterdam and UTV.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 01, 2024, 12:27:58 PM
Firstly, commiserations to those fans who were frustrated, disappointed or thoroughly annoyed by the site yesterday and couldn't get a ticket for the game.
Miraculously, I managed to secure mine by 10.03. After over sixty years of following Villa I finally get to see them away in Europe...and what a tasty game and venue. Despite being a season ticket holder for many years, professional and family commitments meant I couldn't get to games on the continent. (I can recall how jealous I was that tickets for that wonderful night in Rotterdam went on general sale).
Thanks to Unai, we are back on the European trail and now I'm retired, I'm lucky enough to have the time and resources to go abroad. I booked Amsterdam in October but couldn't get an Alkmaar ticket and watched the game with fellow Villains in a bar. This time I'll get to see the real thing.
I'm travelling solo so am looking forward to reading here about where Villains are meeting up.
I'll be taking in the Van Gogh museum this time. Those who like Banksy might want to explore the Moco museum.
To those who missed out....your time will hopefully come.
To those who will be there...see you in Amsterdam and UTV.
Fantastic we have these European adventurers to plan and enjoy again, you clearly seem to have ‘earned’ this trip.
Enjoy it thoroughly!
Post by: Clampy on March 01, 2024, 12:29:40 PM
There's also a museum of bags and purses
Dont forget the tulips.
Post by: LeeB on March 01, 2024, 12:30:56 PM
There's also a museum of bags and purses
Dont forget the tulips.
For a small fee you can have tulips around your .....
Post by: LeeB on March 01, 2024, 12:34:37 PM
To those going enjoy yourselves, it will take some going not to, although I'd imagine Flin5stone would give it a good go.
Post by: Clampy on March 01, 2024, 12:35:01 PM
There's also a museum of bags and purses
Dont forget the tulips.
For a small fee you can have tulips around your .....
Thanks for the offer. 😀
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 01, 2024, 12:37:25 PM
There's also a museum of bags and purses
Dont forget the tulips.
It's not the same unless you're with tiny Tim.
Post by: VillaTim on March 01, 2024, 12:39:14 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 01, 2024, 12:42:27 PM
There's also the Anne Frank museum for those who have time
The unused drum kit is particularly poignant.
Post by: Clampy on March 01, 2024, 12:44:16 PM
There's also the Anne Frank museum for those who have time
The unused drum kit is particularly poignant.
And that bloody typewriter.
Post by: 144 Hard Boiled Eggs on March 01, 2024, 01:06:20 PM
https://straatmuseum.com/en
Post by: VillaTim on March 01, 2024, 01:21:20 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 01, 2024, 04:25:19 PM
Firstly, commiserations to those fans who were frustrated, disappointed or thoroughly annoyed by the site yesterday and couldn't get a ticket for the game.Great post. I will look out for you whilst wandering up and down Voorburgwal and Zeedijk. I will be wearing a trilby hat and carrying a copy of Times under my left arm😃
Miraculously, I managed to secure mine by 10.03. After over sixty years of following Villa I finally get to see them away in Europe...and what a tasty game and venue. Despite being a season ticket holder for many years, professional and family commitments meant I couldn't get to games on the continent. (I can recall how jealous I was that tickets for that wonderful night in Rotterdam went on general sale).
Thanks to Unai, we are back on the European trail and now I'm retired, I'm lucky enough to have the time and resources to go abroad. I booked Amsterdam in October but couldn't get an Alkmaar ticket and watched the game with fellow Villains in a bar. This time I'll get to see the real thing.
I'm travelling solo so am looking forward to reading here about where Villains are meeting up.
I'll be taking in the Van Gogh museum this time. Those who like Banksy might want to explore the Moco museum.
To those who missed out....your time will hopefully come.
To those who will be there...see you in Amsterdam and UTV.
Post by: Lsvilla on March 01, 2024, 04:39:20 PM
Booked a couple of passes to visit Wednesday evening.There's also the Anne Frank museum for those who have time
The unused drum kit is particularly poignant.
And that bloody typewriter.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 01, 2024, 06:48:25 PM
I made the Anne Frank drum kit joke to an audience in Amsterdam- went down like a pork sausage at a bat mitzva.There's also the Anne Frank museum for those who have time
The unused drum kit is particularly poignant.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2024, 08:52:27 PM
Respect.
Post by: exigo on March 03, 2024, 02:43:11 PM
Ajax now play a back three, although it appears that nobody has told Ajax's defence this key information.
Their keeper is excellent with both feet.
Ajax swarm forward on transition and their midfield only leaves Henderson back when they press. They're not that bothered about tracking back when the press doesn't work and it's easy to get through the middle and then down the wing.
Their defence is all over the shop with any kind of pressure.
Their number 2 has just been sent off, not sure if this means he misses Thursday.
There's a twat with a megaphone, but at least he appears to be following the game, unlike the twat with a megaphone in Warsaw.
Post by: Astnor on March 03, 2024, 05:37:08 PM
I was listening to an Italian newspaper's Premier League podcast today, they were talking about the matches this week involving the English sides in Europe, and the guy said, on Thursday, referring to our match, 'a fixture that immediately makes you want to watch it, just based on the names of the teams involved', and spoke of it as a titanic match up between sides that have ruled Europe.il classico
Respect.
Post by: Astnor on March 03, 2024, 05:39:30 PM
Ajax seems to mostly win at home and loose away. Will be though over there on Thursday.
Post by: Louzie0 on March 03, 2024, 05:57:01 PM
I was listening to an Italian newspaper's Premier League podcast today, they were talking about the matches this week involving the English sides in Europe, and the guy said, on Thursday, referring to our match, 'a fixture that immediately makes you want to watch it, just based on the names of the teams involved', and spoke of it as a titanic match up between sides that have ruled Europe.il classico
Respect.
That’s a positive sign for Emery and The Lads, as they set off going ‘abroad’ again.
Villa in Europe, playing Ajax. How likely was this, anytime up to 14 months ago?
I’m so envious of all those going to Amsterdam!
Post by: Holte L2 on March 03, 2024, 07:14:09 PM
I was listening to an Italian newspaper's Premier League podcast today, they were talking about the matches this week involving the English sides in Europe, and the guy said, on Thursday, referring to our match, 'a fixture that immediately makes you want to watch it, just based on the names of the teams involved', and spoke of it as a titanic match up between sides that have ruled Europe.il classico
Respect.
That’s a positive sign for Emery and The Lads, as they set off going ‘abroad’ again.
Villa in Europe, playing Ajax. How likely was this, anytime up to 14 months ago?
I’m so envious of all those going to Amsterdam!
I'll make sure to sing loud and proud for all of those watching from home mate. Can't bloody wait. This will be my 3rd European Away of the season. Legia, Alkmaar and Now Ajax. Unbelievable.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2024, 07:23:10 PM
There's a twat with a megaphone, but at least he appears to be following the game, unlike the twat with a megaphone in Warsaw.
I have watched a few Stuntpegg videos and she went to the Polish El-Classico a few months ago and she picked him out a few times.
Post by: Louzie0 on March 03, 2024, 07:38:58 PM
I was listening to an Italian newspaper's Premier League podcast today, they were talking about the matches this week involving the English sides in Europe, and the guy said, on Thursday, referring to our match, 'a fixture that immediately makes you want to watch it, just based on the names of the teams involved', and spoke of it as a titanic match up between sides that have ruled Europe.il classico
Respect.
That’s a positive sign for Emery and The Lads, as they set off going ‘abroad’ again.
Villa in Europe, playing Ajax. How likely was this, anytime up to 14 months ago?
I’m so envious of all those going to Amsterdam!
I'll make sure to sing loud and proud for all of those watching from home mate. Can't bloody wait. This will be my 3rd European Away of the season. Legia, Alkmaar and Now Ajax. Unbelievable.
Thanks, Holte L2, I will be listening! 😄👍
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 03, 2024, 08:27:13 PM
I'm assuming we should receive some sort of voucher to hand over to the ticket crew in Amsterdam on the day of the match, but how/when should we receive this voucher?
Post by: olaftab on March 03, 2024, 08:43:40 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 03, 2024, 08:53:31 PM
Cash
Lenglet
Konsa
Moreno
Luiz
McgInn
Zaniolo
Tielemans
Watkins
Diaby
Post by: Dave P on March 03, 2024, 09:29:47 PM
Martinez
Cash
Lenglet
Konsa
Moreno
Luiz
McgInn
Zaniolo
Tielemans
Watkins
Diaby
Agree but maybe Rogers for Zaniolo
Post by: Mister E on March 03, 2024, 10:16:54 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 03, 2024, 11:04:40 PM
There's a twat with a megaphone, but at least he appears to be following the game, unlike the twat with a megaphone in Warsaw.
I have watched a few Stuntpegg videos and she went to the Polish El-Classico a few months ago and she picked him out a few times.
She did one from the Holte for the Alan Hutton derby in 2018 which is well worth a watch
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 04, 2024, 12:09:57 AM
On Monday you're likely to receive an email with your details on it and directions to where the ticket pick up point is. You will need this email printed or accessible on your phone to show to Villa staff at the collection point along with photo ID if requested. Usually it's a breeze.Brill, cheers Olaftab! 👍🏼
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2024, 06:21:19 AM
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Post by: Richard on March 04, 2024, 06:52:36 AM
Gauci,
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
I'd be amazed if he goes this weak especially with only 10 starters....
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2024, 07:11:21 AM
I know, I had to add a player that we can not afford to not be available for Spurs.Gauci,
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
I'd be amazed if he goes this weak especially with only 10 starters....
I just want the strongest team possible for Sunday.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2024, 09:17:53 AM
She did one from the Holte for the Alan Hutton derby in 2018 which is well worth a watch
She cleared out a load of older videos and her first one is from Jan 2020. (Unless it is an different channel she used.)
I like her stuff as she is not a glory hunter, covers some lesser covered games and teams (UCD in the Irish league last year), has a very dry sense of humour and chose us as team of 2023.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 04, 2024, 09:53:32 AM
Gauci,
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Might as well forfeit the tie if we going with that team!
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2024, 09:55:27 AM
We do not have the squad to do Top 4 and win this so something has to give.Gauci,
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Might as well forfeit the tie if we going with that team!
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2024, 09:58:43 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 04, 2024, 10:05:27 AM
We do not have the squad to do Top 4 and win this so something has to give.Gauci,
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Might as well forfeit the tie if we going with that team!
I think that side lacks goals though. I mean having rodgers up top sorely i think would be a issue. I think start watkins but get him off at 60 minute mark. If durans fit to make bench as well we could go rodgers behind duran after taking ollie off
Post by: Holte L2 on March 04, 2024, 10:05:42 AM
Post by: Paul.S on March 04, 2024, 10:18:41 AM
For those that have made the previous European aways, what's the procedure once you've submitted the travel form?
I'm assuming we should receive some sort of voucher to hand over to the ticket crew in Amsterdam on the day of the match, but how/when should we receive this voucher?
I’ve been told we will get the email on Tuesday or Wednesday. You won’t have to print it and just show it in Amsterdam when you pick up your ticket.
Post by: Dogtanian on March 04, 2024, 10:21:18 AM
For those that have made the previous European aways, what's the procedure once you've submitted the travel form?
I'm assuming we should receive some sort of voucher to hand over to the ticket crew in Amsterdam on the day of the match, but how/when should we receive this voucher?
I’ve been told we will get the email on Tuesday or Wednesday. You won’t have to print it and just show it in Amsterdam when you pick up your ticket.
I called up today and they said the vouchers coming out this afternoon.
Post by: Paul.S on March 04, 2024, 10:46:20 AM
For those that have made the previous European aways, what's the procedure once you've submitted the travel form?
I'm assuming we should receive some sort of voucher to hand over to the ticket crew in Amsterdam on the day of the match, but how/when should we receive this voucher?
I’ve been told we will get the email on Tuesday or Wednesday. You won’t have to print it and just show it in Amsterdam when you pick up your ticket.
I called up today and they said the vouchers coming out this afternoon.
I’ll await them then. Not what I was told when I spoke to hem but I suppose it doesn’t matter either way as long as they arrive.
Post by: rjp on March 04, 2024, 10:51:12 AM
Post by: caster troy on March 04, 2024, 11:16:28 AM
Post by: LeeB on March 04, 2024, 11:25:47 AM
I am very stressed about this week but trying to remember that 5 years ago we were 11th in the Championship and would have given anything to be in this position now.
I'm not stressed at all, this is what we've always wanted.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2024, 11:27:15 AM
We had the squad for top 2 and to progress in this. It is only since European Competition stopped that we had a mini slump. The last time we threw away Europe for a crack at the league, it backfired for both competitions.We are down to the bare bones, Ramsey may be a problem, Torres situation unclear.
Imagine having another 2 of our better players out for Spurs.
We are going to suffer more fatigue and injury this season and we do not have the depth to deal with it.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2024, 11:45:37 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2024, 11:50:17 AM
We didn't have Moreno or Ramsey for a good chunk of the start of the season either and managed to cope with both competitions. If we are worried on what players might miss a next match, then we might as well not turn up and hand them a 3-0 win because injuries can happen at any time, and even the team you put out as three starters who will probably start against Spurs as well.i am pretty sure my team will not be anything like the team that starts Thursday, I am sure that we will prioritise Sunday and rest any vulnerable player.
I am more interested in us coming home unscathed than the result, such is the potential impact of Qualifying for the Champions League.
Post by: olaftab on March 04, 2024, 12:39:08 PM
Gauci,My friend, we are playing Ajax in the last 16 of a European competition not Walsall in a pre season friendly.
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 04, 2024, 12:40:39 PM
Exactly thisGauci,My friend, we are playing Ajax in the last 16 of a European competition not Walsall in a pre season friendly.
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 04, 2024, 12:43:03 PM
Gauci,
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
My friend, we are playing Ajax in the last 16 of a European competition not Walsall in a pre season friendly.
:)
Post by: Clampy on March 04, 2024, 12:50:41 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2024, 01:00:08 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on March 04, 2024, 01:04:36 PM
Post by: Pat Mustard on March 04, 2024, 01:08:43 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on March 04, 2024, 01:13:03 PM
I think he'll keep Lenglet for Ajax and save Pau for Spurs.That would make sense. I wonder how Konsa will be feeling after 90 mins on Saturday. Hopefully he'll be able to cope.
Post by: AV82EC on March 04, 2024, 01:14:29 PM
Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Lenglet
Digne
McGinn
Luiz
Tielemans
Ireogbunam
Watkins
Diaby.
Post by: itbrvilla on March 04, 2024, 01:18:03 PM
Yep Lenglet has shown in all the ECL matches so far he’s more than capable. Save Pau for Spurs. I’d play Digne in this one and save Moreno for Spurs as well. Let’s hope Ramseys injury is just a niggle and nothing too serious and he can play a part against Spurs.I think that should be enough to not loose with a few decent options to change it up as necessary.
Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Lenglet
Digne
McGinn
Luiz
Tielemans
Ireogbunam
Watkins
Diaby.
Post by: liam on March 04, 2024, 03:18:33 PM
For those that have made the previous European aways, what's the procedure once you've submitted the travel form?
I'm assuming we should receive some sort of voucher to hand over to the ticket crew in Amsterdam on the day of the match, but how/when should we receive this voucher?
Heres all the info - not sure if you have seen it already, all the other aways have been failry quick at picking tickets up, spread over both wednesday and thursday this time...which is sensible as there were normally only 2 or 3 people handing tickets out.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/fans/uecl-information/
Post by: Luffbralion on March 04, 2024, 03:26:47 PM
For those that have made the previous European aways, what's the procedure once you've submitted the travel form?
I'm assuming we should receive some sort of voucher to hand over to the ticket crew in Amsterdam on the day of the match, but how/when should we receive this voucher?
Heres all the info - not sure if you have seen it already, all the other aways have been failry quick at picking tickets up, spread over both wednesday and thursday this time...which is sensible as there were normally only 2 or 3 people handing tickets out.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/fans/uecl-information/
Although the initial confirmatory email states you can use either passport or driving licence as photo i.d , these details (and an earlier poster who had telephoned) clarify that only the PASSPORT will be accepted.
Post by: algy on March 04, 2024, 03:38:02 PM
Gauci,I don't get this mentality.
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Win as few as 4 of the next 7 games and we'll win our first proper trophy in over quarter of a century and our second ever European title, the last being over 40 years ago. Realistically, we are strong favourites to win now. On paper, there isn't a team in the competition we shouldn't comfortably beat over 2 legs. Not. A. Single. One.
Now, obviously there's the memory of Bradford etc where even something we should win easily isn't absolutely guaranteed. But for heaven's sake, we've got the best manager in Europe here, and the strongest, deepest squad (relative to the ones around us) that we've had in at least 30 years. I think we're more than capable of fighting battles on two fronts here.
Post by: rjp on March 04, 2024, 04:06:00 PM
Post by: liam on March 04, 2024, 04:44:04 PM
I know of some that are landing at 3:30pm on Thursday. You have to collect you tickets before 4pm, 2:45 before kick off.
There was fog on the morning of the Alkmaar trip and we sat on the runway for a couple of hours, made it in plenty of time thankfully but the Villa staff had said they would take tickets to the ground to be collected due to the travel problems. However anyone flying in that late is really taking a gamble with no delays etc
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 04, 2024, 04:50:08 PM
I am very stressed about this week but trying to remember that 5 years ago we were 11th in the Championship and would have given anything to be in this position now.
I'm not stressed at all, this is what we've always wanted.
Absolutely agree - i am really enjoying the ride and at times have to question if the football i am seeing is really the Villa.
Loving it and cannot wait for the next game and the next game
Post by: tomd2103 on March 04, 2024, 04:51:29 PM
I am very stressed about this week but trying to remember that 5 years ago we were 11th in the Championship and would have given anything to be in this position now.
I'm not stressed at all, this is what we've always wanted.
Absolutely agree - i am really enjoying the ride and at times have to question if the football i am seeing is really the Villa.
Loving it and cannot wait for the next game and the next game
Yeah, got that feeling of nervous excitement that big games bring.
Post by: rjp on March 04, 2024, 04:59:55 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on March 04, 2024, 05:06:57 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 04, 2024, 06:01:14 PM
De Villa Op!
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 04, 2024, 06:23:41 PM
Gauci,I don't get this mentality.
Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno
Zaniolo Tim Luiz Tielemans Diaby
Rogers
Win as few as 4 of the next 7 games and we'll win our first proper trophy in over quarter of a century and our second ever European title, the last being over 40 years ago. Realistically, we are strong favourites to win now. On paper, there isn't a team in the competition we shouldn't comfortably beat over 2 legs. Not. A. Single. One.
Now, obviously there's the memory of Bradford etc where even something we should win easily isn't absolutely guaranteed. But for heaven's sake, we've got the best manager in Europe here, and the strongest, deepest squad (relative to the ones around us) that we've had in at least 30 years. I think we're more than capable of fighting battles on two fronts here.
Agree entirely. The next 3 months are potentially the most exciting we’ve had in a generation. Bring it the fuck on!
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 04, 2024, 07:03:57 PM
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Post by: dorsetvillian on March 04, 2024, 10:32:59 PM
Post by: Ads on March 05, 2024, 07:21:10 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 05, 2024, 09:19:24 AM
I've taken my good lady to them all as well. Managed to buy a ticket for the home end at Mostar for her and they let her in the away end.
We don't want descriptions of your reward in the hotel afterwards.
Post by: darren woolley on March 05, 2024, 11:42:24 AM
Post by: itbrvilla on March 05, 2024, 05:13:04 PM
Post by: curiousorange on March 05, 2024, 05:16:04 PM
Post by: Rich6by7 on March 05, 2024, 05:16:42 PM
I thought the tickets for the home fixture were mean to be on sale to ECL attendees today but showing as coming soon...
I'm able to log into the stadium map, but the whole stadium is greyed out. Sold out already? Terrace view available of course, but I'm ideologically and financially opposed.
Post by: charleeco7 on March 05, 2024, 05:30:29 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 05, 2024, 05:32:26 PM
Which pub is best to head to tomorrow when there, as don’t have a ticket but going over.
I think it’s perm 1 from about 60 decent ones but there is supposed to be some sort of fan thing in Dam Square I’ve heard.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 05, 2024, 06:20:03 PM
I thought the tickets for the home fixture were mean to be on sale to ECL attendees today but showing as coming soon...
I'm able to log into the stadium map, but the whole stadium is greyed out. Sold out already? Terrace view available of course, but I'm ideologically and financially opposed.
Same here. Bit odd there are still tickets for Spurs dotted around but nowt for Ajax.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 05, 2024, 06:25:53 PM
I'm a bit peeved as well about the ticketing. I never got the usual season ticket holder email letting me know that my seat was being reserved until the end of February. By the time I realised what had happened, all the tickets had been sold. Phoned the ticket office: very apologetic but there was nothing they could do!I thought the tickets for the home fixture were mean to be on sale to ECL attendees today but showing as coming soon...
I'm able to log into the stadium map, but the whole stadium is greyed out. Sold out already? Terrace view available of course, but I'm ideologically and financially opposed.
Same here. Bit odd there are still tickets for Spurs dotted around but nowt for Ajax.
I feel an email complaint coming on! >:(
Post by: FrankyH on March 05, 2024, 06:32:41 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 05, 2024, 06:34:36 PM
Is the home keg sold out ?
When I phoned the ticket office (earlier today) I was told the home leg was sold out. :'(
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 05, 2024, 06:35:24 PM
Is the home keg sold out ?
Yes, they've hired better staff on catering, so beer sales have rocketed.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 05, 2024, 06:36:17 PM
:DIs the home keg sold out ?
Yes, they've hired better staff on catering, so sales have rocketed.
Post by: FrankyH on March 05, 2024, 06:42:35 PM
Post by: curiousorange on March 05, 2024, 06:55:39 PM
Post by: nordenvillain on March 05, 2024, 07:04:11 PM
Look at the differences in prices - Spurs' ones are double or more the Ajax ones.I thought the tickets for the home fixture were mean to be on sale to ECL attendees today but showing as coming soon...
I'm able to log into the stadium map, but the whole stadium is greyed out. Sold out already? Terrace view available of course, but I'm ideologically and financially opposed.
Same here. Bit odd there are still tickets for Spurs dotted around but nowt for Ajax.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 05, 2024, 07:27:49 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 05, 2024, 08:08:46 PM
“HOLD ONTO YOUR SEATS”
He was 15 years too early but I think it holds true.
Post by: Rodders on March 05, 2024, 08:19:46 PM
As a bright sage of this parish once exclaimed
“HOLD ONTO YOUR SEATS”
He was 15 years too early but I think it holds true.
Jeepers. Was that The General?
Post by: AV82EC on March 05, 2024, 08:23:10 PM
Post by: Rodders on March 05, 2024, 10:24:11 PM
Wasn't one of Chuck's last gifts to us Tim sodding Sherwood?
Seattle Villan. Bloody Hell.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 05, 2024, 10:42:10 PM
There's a twat with a megaphone, but at least he appears to be following the game, unlike the twat with a megaphone in Warsaw.
I have watched a few Stuntpegg videos and she went to the Polish El-Classico a few months ago and she picked him out a few times.
She did one from the Holte for the Alan Hutton derby in 2018 which is well worth a watch
What do I type into YouTube to search for it? These embedded videos are a bit of a dead end, annoyingly.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 05, 2024, 10:45:01 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 05, 2024, 10:46:35 PM
We didn't have Moreno or Ramsey for a good chunk of the start of the season either and managed to cope with both competitions. If we are worried on what players might miss a next match, then we might as well not turn up and hand them a 3-0 win because injuries can happen at any time, and even the team you put out as three starters who will probably start against Spurs as well.i am pretty sure my team will not be anything like the team that starts Thursday, I am sure that we will prioritise Sunday and rest any vulnerable player.
I am more interested in us coming home unscathed than the result, such is the potential impact of Qualifying for the Champions League.
It’s quite reasonable to suggest that our performance in Europe could be the decider for England getting a fifth CL spot, which could make our UECL results more crucial than finishing above Spurs.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 05, 2024, 10:52:23 PM
Stuntpegg is the channel name for her. But I don't know if she did the Alan Hutton game on the channel of that name or elsewhere as her videos now start Jan 2020. She was employed by ITV sport to give coverage of Coventry v Maidstone on their channel the other day.
Ta.
Post by: rjp on March 05, 2024, 11:40:37 PM
I've taken my good lady to them all as well. Managed to buy a ticket for the home end at Mostar for her and they let her in the away end.
We don't want descriptions of your reward in the hotel afterwards.
lol
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 06, 2024, 12:13:09 AM
I just tried Percy and couldn’t find it either. I remember she loved the atmosphere and said it was the best she’d witnessed after the old firm.Stuntpegg is the channel name for her. But I don't know if she did the Alan Hutton game on the channel of that name or elsewhere as her videos now start Jan 2020. She was employed by ITV sport to give coverage of Coventry v Maidstone on their channel the other day.
Ta.
Post by: Paul.S on March 06, 2024, 08:19:56 AM
Which pub is best to head to tomorrow when there, as don’t have a ticket but going over.
Lots to choose from all over Amsterdam. I may venture where the masses will be just before we all go to the game but have a look elsewhere as well.
Post by: Dogtanian on March 06, 2024, 08:36:25 AM
We didn't have Moreno or Ramsey for a good chunk of the start of the season either and managed to cope with both competitions. If we are worried on what players might miss a next match, then we might as well not turn up and hand them a 3-0 win because injuries can happen at any time, and even the team you put out as three starters who will probably start against Spurs as well.i am pretty sure my team will not be anything like the team that starts Thursday, I am sure that we will prioritise Sunday and rest any vulnerable player.
I am more interested in us coming home unscathed than the result, such is the potential impact of Qualifying for the Champions League.
It’s quite reasonable to suggest that our performance in Europe could be the decider for England getting a fifth CL spot, which could make our UECL results more crucial than finishing above Spurs.
There are more points awarded to Champions League and Europa League wins than Conference League ones, so there's more to gain from the other teams than us.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 06, 2024, 04:57:10 PM
We didn't have Moreno or Ramsey for a good chunk of the start of the season either and managed to cope with both competitions. If we are worried on what players might miss a next match, then we might as well not turn up and hand them a 3-0 win because injuries can happen at any time, and even the team you put out as three starters who will probably start against Spurs as well.i am pretty sure my team will not be anything like the team that starts Thursday, I am sure that we will prioritise Sunday and rest any vulnerable player.
I am more interested in us coming home unscathed than the result, such is the potential impact of Qualifying for the Champions League.
It’s quite reasonable to suggest that our performance in Europe could be the decider for England getting a fifth CL spot, which could make our UECL results more crucial than finishing above Spurs.
There are more points awarded to Champions League and Europa League wins than Conference League ones, so there's more to gain from the other teams than us.
There isn't but there are bonus points available at QF stage whereas it is SF stage for conference league
Post by: Dogtanian on March 06, 2024, 05:20:37 PM
There isn't but there are bonus points available at QF stage whereas it is SF stage for conference league
Ah, okay. I just thought there was because when you look at our score for this season, we’ve got 2pts per win. But teams in CL and Europa League got 3pts per win.
https://www.football-coefficient.eu/coefficient/ (https://www.football-coefficient.eu/coefficient/)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 06, 2024, 06:32:16 PM
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient#Men's_association_coefficient
Post by: Des Little on March 06, 2024, 09:40:52 PM
Me and my other half have planned a weekend away (leaving Friday 3rd May) in Brighton to coincide with us playing them. Obviously if we’re still in ECL the game moves to Sunday, but the question is - how are the later stage knockout ties decided about who plays home or away frost? Does being a seeded team still come into it at that stage or is it pure chance?
Thought I’d ask!
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 06, 2024, 09:46:32 PM
Here’s a conundrum I’m dealing with - hoping that someone may know the answer to…
Me and my other half have planned a weekend away (leaving Friday 3rd May) in Brighton to coincide with us playing them. Obviously if we’re still in ECL the game moves to Sunday, but the question is - how are the later stage knockout ties decided about who plays home or away frost? Does being a seeded team still come into it at that stage or is it pure chance?
Thought I’d ask!
It is completely open draw as far as I'm aware so no seeding. Quarters and semis are drawn at the same time so, fingers crossed, we will know on Friday how it will pan out.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 06, 2024, 09:56:03 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 06, 2024, 09:57:29 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 06, 2024, 10:55:01 PM
Post by: rougegorge on March 07, 2024, 07:53:15 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 07, 2024, 08:52:10 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 08, 2024, 06:45:14 PM
Maccabi Tel Aviv (4-1 at Olympiakos!) and Lille will be going through to the quarter finals.
If we draw them in the next round, it'll be billed as the Robbie Keane derby.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2024, 09:55:36 PM
Fenerbahçe
Fiorentina
PAOK Salonika
Viktoria Plzen
Aston Villa
Club Bruges
Lille
Maccabi Tel-Aviv/Olympiakos
Post by: usav on March 14, 2024, 10:01:44 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2024, 10:02:46 PM
The first legs will be played on 11 April, and the second legs will be played on 18 April 2024.
Should be a link here tomorrow to watch the draw live.
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/draws/
Post by: Somniloquism on March 14, 2024, 10:09:20 PM
Are there seedings or is it a straight random draw?
Random for the quarters and then they also plan the brackets up the final so we know who we could get in the Semi-matches as well
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2024, 10:09:55 PM
Are there seedings or is it a straight random draw?
Random draw. With the semi being drawn as well, we will know an either/or for the semi, and the four possible opponents from the other side of the draw that we could meet in Athens IF we make it.
Post by: usav on March 14, 2024, 10:10:24 PM
Are there seedings or is it a straight random draw?
Random for the quarters and then they also plan the brackets up the final so we know who we could get in the Semi-matches as well
Interesting - thanks!
Post by: Somniloquism on March 14, 2024, 10:15:21 PM
Quarter finalists
Fenerbahçe
Fiorentina
PAOK Salonika
Viktoria Plzen
Aston Villa
Club Bruges
Lille
Maccabi Tel-Aviv/Olympiakos
Olympiakos currently winning now.
Post by: Villan82 on March 14, 2024, 10:17:03 PM
Club Bruges would be an interesting one
Post by: Somniloquism on March 14, 2024, 10:17:40 PM
I remember we played Fiorentina in a friendly in about 2000.
Club Bruges would be an interesting one
Away leg could be an issue with all those blues fans still over there.
Post by: Villan82 on March 14, 2024, 10:18:25 PM
ha!I remember we played Fiorentina in a friendly in about 2000.
Club Bruges would be an interesting one
Away leg could be an issue with all those blues fans still over there.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 14, 2024, 10:26:20 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 14, 2024, 10:30:16 PM
There’s something very weird about the Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olympiakos tie. Absolutely hammering each other away from home.
Although you have no idea on the teams used for both legs. If we were 4-1 from the first leg, the fans would have been demanding a second string squad. Also Maccabi Tel Aviv are not exactly playing at home so I don't know how much of a home atmosphere is generated.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 14, 2024, 10:34:36 PM
League matches after the tie.
Arses away, Bournemouth home.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 14, 2024, 10:39:23 PM
Quarter finalists
Fenerbahçe
Fiorentina
PAOK Salonika
Viktoria Plzen
Aston Villa
Club Bruges
Lille
Maccabi Tel-Aviv/Olympiakos
Viktoria plazen for me please. Id prefer to avoid fenebache and Fiorentina but you know we will draw one of them.
Hoping for a fenebache vs fiorentina QF gamsle get one of them out
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 14, 2024, 10:46:40 PM
From the point of view of one eye on the leagues, I'm hoping for Bruges and Lille so travel times are reduced before league matches.
Same here. The only problem with Bruges is that the locals will be asking why so few travelled from Birmingham this time.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2024, 10:48:08 PM
Don't want either in a one off final with them having "home" advantage.
Post by: rougegorge on March 14, 2024, 11:14:55 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2024, 11:27:43 PM
Fenerbahçe (50,530)
Fiorentina (43,147)
PAOK Salonika (28,701)
Viktoria Plzen (11,700)
Aston Villa
Club Bruges (29,042)
Lille (50,186)
Olympiakos (33,334)
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 14, 2024, 11:28:46 PM
Quarter finalists and their ground capacity according to Wiki
Fenerbahçe (50,530)
Fiorentina (43,147)
PAOK Salonika (28,701)
Viktoria Plzen (11,700)
Aston Villa
Club Bruges (29,042)
Lille (50,186)
Olympiakos (33,334)
0 at Villa? Shit support m’Lord
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2024, 11:29:37 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 14, 2024, 11:29:53 PM
Viktoria Plzen would be the most favourable draw, followed by Club Brugge.
Club Brugge. The Wesley Moraes derby.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 14, 2024, 11:32:14 PM
Viktoria Plzen would be the most favourable draw, followed by Club Brugge.
Club Brugge. The Wesley Moraes derby.
Better known as the Brendan Gleeson derby.
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 14, 2024, 11:34:03 PM
😉😉Viktoria Plzen would be the most favourable draw, followed by Club Brugge.
Club Brugge. The Wesley Moraes derby.
Better known as the Brendan Gleeson derby.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2024, 11:37:40 PM
Us 7/4
Fiorentina 7/2
Lille 5/1
Fenerbache 7/1
Bruges 12/1
Plizen 12/1
PAOK 20/1
Olympiakos 25/1
https://www.oddschecker.com/football/uefa-europa-conference-league/winner
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 14, 2024, 11:40:12 PM
Quarter finalists and their ground capacity according to Wiki
Fenerbahçe (50,530)
Fiorentina (43,147)
PAOK Salonika (28,701)
Viktoria Plzen (11,700)
Aston Villa
Club Bruges (29,042)
Lille (50,186)
Olympiakos (33,334)
I've been to two matches at Fiorentina and, although it is obviously a truly, staggeringly beautiful city, the stadium is a terrible place to watch football. It's bad enough in the home end, but the away end will be like that caged enclosure at Mostar, only a bit bigger, and probably further from the pitch.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2024, 11:44:18 PM
Quarter finalists and their ground capacity according to Wiki
Fenerbahçe (50,530)
Fiorentina (43,147)
PAOK Salonika (28,701)
Viktoria Plzen (11,700)
Aston Villa
Club Bruges (29,042)
Lille (50,186)
Olympiakos (33,334)
I've been to two matches at Fiorentina and, although it is obviously a truly, staggeringly beautiful city, the stadium is a terrible place to watch football. It's bad enough in the home end, but the away end will be like that caged enclosure at Mostar, only a bit bigger, and probably further from the pitch.
Sounds like Maine Road in the 1970s.
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 14, 2024, 11:46:07 PM
Post by: nick harper on March 14, 2024, 11:48:40 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on March 15, 2024, 12:22:43 AM
Lille have a nice stadium. Easy to get to but they are not a bad side so might want to avoid them next.
Was thinking about this on the walk back to the car tonight. Might it be better to play so.e of the better teams left in the tournament over two legs rather than in a one-off game if we got to the final?
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 12:46:16 AM
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2024, 12:47:11 AM
Lille have a nice stadium. Easy to get to but they are not a bad side so might want to avoid them next.
It's a bit out of town from memory. Great night there in 2016 at the Euros!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:00:47 AM
Viktoria Plzen please, let’s keep it as easy as possible.
Having looked at the remaining teams, that's probably right.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 15, 2024, 01:05:38 AM
Quarter finalists and their ground capacity according to Wiki
Fenerbahçe (50,530)
Fiorentina (43,147)
PAOK Salonika (28,701)
Viktoria Plzen (11,700)
Aston Villa
Club Bruges (29,042)
Lille (50,186)
Olympiakos (33,334)
I've been to two matches at Fiorentina and, although it is obviously a truly, staggeringly beautiful city, the stadium is a terrible place to watch football. It's bad enough in the home end, but the away end will be like that caged enclosure at Mostar, only a bit bigger, and probably further from the pitch.
Sounds like Maine Road in the 1970s.
And with the obvious difference that Manchester was a shit tip by comparison
Post by: nick harper on March 15, 2024, 06:57:28 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 15, 2024, 07:09:24 AM
Viktoria Plzen please, let’s keep it as easy as possible.
Also the home of Pilsner, potential to be a great couple of days away.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 07:16:19 AM
I think PAOK olympiakos and brugge all beatable. But vitoria would be the one we want just to help in the league.
Lille decent side could be a tricky tie.
Post by: NeilH on March 15, 2024, 07:29:04 AM
Viktoria Plzen please, let’s keep it as easy as possible.
Also the home of Pilsner, potential to be a great couple of days away.
Only down side is that it’s a rather tiny stadium. Great square though surrounded by bars serving the best beers in the world.
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 15, 2024, 07:32:07 AM
You just know its gonna be fenebache or fiorentina away.
I think PAOK olympiakos and brugge all beatable. But vitoria would be the one we want just to help in the league.
Lille decent side could be a tricky tie.
We should be beating any of the teams left in this competition over 2 legs
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 07:47:36 AM
You just know its gonna be fenebache or fiorentina away.
I think PAOK olympiakos and brugge all beatable. But vitoria would be the one we want just to help in the league.
Lille decent side could be a tricky tie.
We should be beating any of the teams left in this competition over 2 legs
On paper yes. But im sure teams like lille fiorentina and fenebache feel the same
Post by: basavfc on March 15, 2024, 08:08:52 AM
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 15, 2024, 08:10:42 AM
You just know its gonna be fenebache or fiorentina away.
I think PAOK olympiakos and brugge all beatable. But vitoria would be the one we want just to help in the league.
Lille decent side could be a tricky tie.
We should be beating any of the teams left in this competition over 2 legs
On paper yes. But im sure teams like lille fiorentina and fenebache feel the same
Why would they? Not one of those 3 squads has anything close to the quality ours does, even with our injuries
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 08:37:55 AM
The second leg of the next round will be our 100th game in Europe if we include the the World Club Cup game v Penarol in 1982.
World Club games are by definition, not European matches. However we just move the 100 to the first leg of the Semi's instead.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 09:28:46 AM
You just know its gonna be fenebache or fiorentina away.
I think PAOK olympiakos and brugge all beatable. But vitoria would be the one we want just to help in the league.
Lille decent side could be a tricky tie.
We should be beating any of the teams left in this competition over 2 legs
On paper yes. But im sure teams like lille fiorentina and fenebache feel the same
Why would they? Not one of those 3 squads has anything close to the quality ours does, even with our injuries
Either did legias and they beat us. Some of these games wont be as straight forward as we think. Im hoping we get home leg 2nd as that gives us a better advantage.
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2024, 09:30:40 AM
Either did legias and they beat us. Some of these games wont be as straight forward as we think. Im hoping we get home leg 2nd as that gives us a better advantage.
Nobody has said they will be straightforward. They've suggested that we'd be favourites to win a two-legged tie against any of the teams left. That was the case before we'd played a single match in the competition and is still the case now.
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 09:38:24 AM
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Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 09:47:26 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 09:59:06 AM
Either did legias and they beat us. Some of these games wont be as straight forward as we think. Im hoping we get home leg 2nd as that gives us a better advantage.
Although you need to remember that it was the players first time in Europe (not including Hibs as they didn't even have to leave the mainland).
And it was team that included Chambers as right back, Lenglet's debut, Tielemans first away start and seemingly played in Luiz's position, Zaniolo's first start and Bailey starting when he wasn't the machine we have now. And we could have still done enough to get a result in the last few minutes.
Post by: Garyth on March 15, 2024, 12:05:40 PM
Post by: TelfordVilla on March 15, 2024, 12:10:03 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 12:24:06 PM
Fenerbahçe (50,530) Istanbul Airport
Fiorentina (43,147) Pisa or Florance
PAOK Salonika (28,701) Thessaloniki
Viktoria Plzen (11,700) Prague
Club Bruges (29,042) Brussels
Lille (50,186) Brussels or Eurostar
Olympiakos (33,334) Athens
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 12:25:59 PM
Draw coming up on uefa tv: https://www.uefa.tv/video/live/261385/Thanks. So I take it first drawn team plays first leg at home?
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 12:26:26 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 12:27:11 PM
So in anticipation of draw I have looked at airports for all possible destinations. As this is a well informed forum are these suitable or there are other more convenient ways for travel?
Fenerbahçe (50,530) Istanbul Airport
Fiorentina (43,147) Pisa or Florance
PAOK Salonika (28,701) Thessaloniki
Viktoria Plzen (11,700) Prague
Club Bruges (29,042) Brussels
Lille (50,186) Brussels or Eurostar
Olympiakos (33,334) Athens
You can do the train to Bruges as well, just into Brussels and back out again.
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 12:30:22 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2024, 12:40:32 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 12:41:08 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 12:43:48 PM
So in anticipation of draw I have looked at airports for all possible destinations. As this is a well informed forum are these suitable or there are other more convenient ways for travel?
Fenerbahçe (50,530) Istanbul Airport
Fiorentina (43,147) Pisa or Florance
PAOK Salonika (28,701) Thessaloniki
Viktoria Plzen (11,700) Prague
Club Bruges (29,042) Brussels
Lille (50,186) Brussels or Eurostar
Olympiakos (33,334) Athens
At least you only have to plan a potential two locations after the next round and you know if we are home or away first leg.
Idealy, we want to be drawn away for both rounds, and home for the final (if the home team get to wear home colours).
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 12:45:48 PM
Idealy, we want to be drawn away for both rounds, and home for the final (if the home team get to wear home colours).
I don't know, we've done okay in one-off European finals wearing our away kit.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 12:48:04 PM
Idealy, we want to be drawn away for both rounds, and home for the final (if the home team get to wear home colours).
I don't know, we've done okay in one-off European finals wearing our away kit.
We might do even better wearing our home colours, but we won't know until we try it. (And we did slaughter Barca at home in them as well).
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 15, 2024, 12:56:51 PM
Post by: algy on March 15, 2024, 12:59:36 PM
So in anticipation of draw I have looked at airports for all possible destinations. As this is a well informed forum are these suitable or there are other more convenient ways for travel?Bruges you can do on the Eurostar too - tickets to Brussels also cover any station in Belgium, so don't need another ticket and the journey is dead easy - IIRC it's about an hour on the train from Brussels Midi.
Fenerbahçe (50,530) Istanbul Airport
Fiorentina (43,147) Pisa or Florance
PAOK Salonika (28,701) Thessaloniki
Viktoria Plzen (11,700) Prague
Club Bruges (29,042) Brussels
Lille (50,186) Brussels or Eurostar
Olympiakos (33,334) Athens
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:00:24 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/C1Qks8f/Screenshot-20240315-125918-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C1Qks8f)
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 01:00:50 PM
Post by: Garyth on March 15, 2024, 01:03:23 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:05:16 PM
Still can’t get over how nice it is to be in these draws. 😍
I's all quite exciting, and welcome.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:06:13 PM
Fenerbache would be an away trip not for the feint hearted .
Think I'd give it a swerve.
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 01:08:08 PM
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 15, 2024, 01:09:01 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 01:09:25 PM
Who is representing us in person at the draw?Elmo
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2024, 01:09:31 PM
Who is representing us in person at the draw?
Elmo ?
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2024, 01:10:25 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:10:45 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2024, 01:11:16 PM
Post by: jwarry on March 15, 2024, 01:11:52 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 15, 2024, 01:12:13 PM
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2024, 01:12:20 PM
Post by: jwarry on March 15, 2024, 01:12:35 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:12:35 PM
Away on 18th April
Post by: dr.chekov on March 15, 2024, 01:12:47 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:12:47 PM
Olympiakos v Fenerbahce
Tasty.
Post by: villadelph on March 15, 2024, 01:12:52 PM
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2024, 01:13:08 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2024, 01:13:10 PM
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 15, 2024, 01:13:19 PM
Post by: usav on March 15, 2024, 01:13:26 PM
Post by: beness on March 15, 2024, 01:13:28 PM
Post by: jwarry on March 15, 2024, 01:13:31 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:13:34 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 15, 2024, 01:13:38 PM
Post by: DB on March 15, 2024, 01:13:52 PM
Villa vs Lille
Short trip, not a bad draw.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 15, 2024, 01:13:52 PM
Post by: paul_e on March 15, 2024, 01:14:19 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 01:14:52 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:15:01 PM
First Leg at home against either Fenerbache/Olympiakos
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 15, 2024, 01:15:30 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 15, 2024, 01:15:33 PM
Match 1 - Club Brugge v PAOK FC
Match 2 - Olympiacos v Fenerbahce
Match 3 - Aston Villa v Lille
Match 4 - Viktoria Plzen v Fiorentina
Semis
Match 3 v Match 2
Match 4 v Match 1
Final
Semi 1 v Semi 2 (Villa in home kit if they get there!)
Post by: langleylions on March 15, 2024, 01:15:50 PM
Post by: Garyth on March 15, 2024, 01:15:51 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on March 15, 2024, 01:15:53 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:16:05 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:16:12 PM
Semi Final
First Leg at home against either Fenerbache/Olympiakos
Not too bad. Would be better if we were away first.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:16:21 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 15, 2024, 01:16:49 PM
We have enough fire power if McGinn, Watkins and Bailey are fit
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2024, 01:16:55 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
Post by: chrisw1 on March 15, 2024, 01:17:02 PM
Post by: jwarry on March 15, 2024, 01:17:35 PM
Happy with that, Olympiacos vs Fenerbache is spicy.
It is but we wouldn’t a Greek team in the final!
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:17:45 PM
Post by: Garyth on March 15, 2024, 01:17:50 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:18:51 PM
Fiorentina get the easiest route to the final
Agreed, could well be us v them in Atherns.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2024, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2024, 01:19:01 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:19:39 PM
Fiorentina get the easiest route to the final
Agreed, could well be us v them in Atherns.
At least we would be used to the ground by then......
Post by: beness on March 15, 2024, 01:19:43 PM
If we make it to the final we will have earned it
Exactly. Lets prove ourselves.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:20:27 PM
Only an hour from Calais, I can see a big turn out for that.
Also one of the biggest stadia left so could be 4k tickets.
Post by: aev on March 15, 2024, 01:20:32 PM
Nice big town square.
Post by: Axl Rose on March 15, 2024, 01:20:39 PM
It's not as it any of the teams left are that good.
Fuck them all. Come on Villa.
Post by: Garyth on March 15, 2024, 01:20:45 PM
Could end up having to beat Ajax, Lille, Fenerbahçe and Fiorentina to win this thing
Imagine 5 years ago being told those teams were in our fixtures this season!
Post by: Scovilla on March 15, 2024, 01:20:56 PM
Yet a difficult draw for us but it could have been worse with Fiorentina.
UTV
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:21:13 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 15, 2024, 01:21:47 PM
Fiorentina get the easiest route to the final
Agreed, could well be us v them in Atherns.
That'd be quite the colourful final.
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Worst possible draw for Lille according to French TV Canal plus.
Yet a difficult draw for us but it could have been worse with Fiorentina.
UTV
Yes, you have to consider that everyone left is looking at us and thinking 'fuck that, avoid at all costs"
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:23:27 PM
Post by: langleylions on March 15, 2024, 01:24:03 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:24:29 PM
At least if we do win no one can say we fluked it as we have had one of the toughest routes getting there
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:25:04 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on March 15, 2024, 01:26:41 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
They'll be ok, mate. I know what you mean, but I found them both ok.
Have been to see both teams play in their stadiums. Went to see Olympiakos and AEK with a few AEK supporting colleagues. I just remember it being really smoky. Fenerbache was a bit all fart no shit, and not a patch on Besiktas for atmosphere.
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on March 15, 2024, 01:27:04 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2024, 01:27:06 PM
Post by: TaxDodger on March 15, 2024, 01:28:21 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 15, 2024, 01:28:26 PM
Worst possible draw for Lille according to French TV Canal plus.
Yet a difficult draw for us but it could have been worse with Fiorentina.
UTV
I assume you’ll be making the trip to Lille?
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 01:28:34 PM
Post by: TonyD on March 15, 2024, 01:28:44 PM
Post by: nick harper on March 15, 2024, 01:30:13 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:30:53 PM
Chelsea got an allocation of 2599 there recently in 2019.
I mean, why? Just make it 2,600, for gawd's sake.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 15, 2024, 01:31:06 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 15, 2024, 01:31:31 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on March 15, 2024, 01:31:47 PM
Away on 18th. Eurostar to Lille booked😊
Hopefully see you in Athens mate, like the glory supporter I am 😂
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:31:59 PM
The Lucas Digne Derby.
Also the Lee Hendrie derby.
Post by: Risso on March 15, 2024, 01:32:12 PM
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2024, 01:32:24 PM
Post by: TaxDodger on March 15, 2024, 01:32:54 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 01:34:02 PM
Chelsea got an allocation of 2599 there recently in 2019.
Everton had approx 5500 in 2014. Maybe they have reduced the allocation since, change it for different competitions, or just didn't want too many racist Chelsea there.
Post by: Risso on March 15, 2024, 01:35:48 PM
Chelsea got an allocation of 2599 there recently in 2019.
Everton had approx 5500 in 2014. Maybe they have reduced the allocation since, change it for different competitions, or just didn't want too many racist Chelsea there.
Their allocation would have been zero in that case.
Post by: Martyn Smith on March 15, 2024, 01:35:54 PM
Not sure what this means but fenestration have tweeted this
(https://i.ibb.co/C1Qks8f/Screenshot-20240315-125918-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C1Qks8f)
It's Turkish for 'won't come' which suggests that they are relieved not to be playing us
Am just about old enough to remember we brushed them aside with some comfort the last time we played them competitively
Post by: pablo_picasso on March 15, 2024, 01:36:35 PM
Jonathan David has pace & can finish, so will be interesting to see how well we cope with his threat.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 15, 2024, 01:37:35 PM
At least being home both legs means there's no chance of a pitch invasion when we qualify for the final, which would have been a little tragic.
Unai planting a big Villa flag in the centre circle shouldn't be ruled out.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:38:54 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
They'll be ok, mate. I know what you mean, but I found them both ok.
Have been to see both teams play in their stadiums. Went to see Olympiakos and AEK with a few AEK supporting colleagues. I just remember it being really smoky. Fenerbache was a bit all fart no shit, and not a patch on Besiktas for atmosphere.
Ive been to both as well. The turkish one was really bad. A lot of fighting in the stands throwing crap at players. Didnt like it there at all.
Honestly the three teams we would have wanted is PAOK brugges or vitoria yet all of them have been avoided. Yet we get the toughest teams ans homw game 1st in both games.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:39:21 PM
Not sure what this means but fenestration have tweeted this
(https://i.ibb.co/C1Qks8f/Screenshot-20240315-125918-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C1Qks8f)
It's Turkish for 'won't come' which suggests that they are relieved not to be playing us
Am just about old enough to remember we brushed them aside with some comfort the last time we played them competitively
Thanks. Bit wierd why they chosen us!
Post by: nick harper on March 15, 2024, 01:45:07 PM
Tough draw.
Jonathan David has pace & can finish, so will be interesting to see how well we cope with his threat.
Umtiti is centre half. Used to play for Barcelona. Chelsea are after their other centre half to replace Silva, Leny Yoro.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 15, 2024, 01:46:18 PM
The Lucas Digne Derby.
Also the Lee Hendrie derby.
Like it.
Post by: pablo_picasso on March 15, 2024, 01:46:34 PM
Tough draw.
Jonathan David has pace & can finish, so will be interesting to see how well we cope with his threat.
Umtiti is centre half. Used to play for Barcelona. Chelsea are after their other centre half to replace Silva, Leny Yoro.
Yoro is meant to be quite the prospect.
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2024, 01:46:55 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
What was bad about Legia away?
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 01:47:25 PM
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2024, 01:48:00 PM
The Lucas Digne Derby.
Also the Lee Hendrie derby.
Like it.
Also the Joe Cole derby.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on March 15, 2024, 01:48:50 PM
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2024, 01:48:50 PM
The Lucas Digne Derby.
Joe Cole derby.
edit - As LeeB got there first, it can be the Idrissa Gueye derby.
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2024, 01:50:01 PM
The Lucas Digne Derby.
Joe Cole derby
Yeah, thanks for the confirmation Dave.
Post by: Risso on March 15, 2024, 01:50:49 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 15, 2024, 01:50:53 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
What was bad about Legia away?
We lost
Post by: nick harper on March 15, 2024, 01:53:46 PM
Tough draw.
Jonathan David has pace & can finish, so will be interesting to see how well we cope with his threat.
Umtiti is centre half. Used to play for Barcelona. Chelsea are after their other centre half to replace Silva, Leny Yoro.
Yoro is meant to be quite the prospect.
Yes, only 18 and already valued at €60m. PSG after him as well.
Post by: TonyD on March 15, 2024, 01:54:41 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 01:55:09 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
What was bad about Legia away?
We lost and the players implied they struggled with the atmosphere
Would have been good if at least one of the games was at home 2nd leg but to get shafted on both is abit annoying
Post by: nick harper on March 15, 2024, 01:56:48 PM
Will the 18th be an annoying early ko?
Won’t the home leg be early?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 01:59:50 PM
Can anybody confirm if it's the Joe Cole derby?
I fink so.
Post by: Tayls_7 on March 15, 2024, 02:02:38 PM
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2024, 02:05:24 PM
Probably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd leg
Nah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another level
What was bad about Legia away?
We lost and the players implied they struggled with the atmosphere
Would have been good if at least one of the games was at home 2nd leg but to get shafted on both is abit annoying
They did? Don't recall them implying that. Atmosphere largely passed you by after the first 10 minutes of detached white noise. Being absolutely all over the shop at the back is what cost us out there.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2024, 02:05:58 PM
I wish Diaby had played there. Quite like the Diaby Derby.
There could be a Fred Flinstone themed party afterward. A Diaby Derby Do.
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2024, 02:06:30 PM
I wish Diaby had played there. Quite like the Diaby Derby.
There could be a Fred Flinstone themed party afterward. A Diaby Derby Do.
Get Saunders back to host it. Or Smith.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 02:07:36 PM
We lost to them over 2 legs in the Intertoto 2002. So this is a Lille meet again.
There won't be bluebirds over, the white cliffs of Dover (unless Dinas tags along)
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 15, 2024, 02:10:01 PM
Post by: Charlie8182 on March 15, 2024, 02:11:51 PM
We lost to them over 2 legs in the Intertoto 2002. So this is a Lille meet again.
I remember that, we drew away, then saw them beat us 2-0 here from the Holte end.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 02:12:35 PM
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2024, 02:13:23 PM
We lost to them over 2 legs in the Intertoto 2002. So this is a Lille meet again.
I remember that, we drew away, then saw them beat us 2-0 here from the Holte end.
The success of that Lille team were the thing that made the reputation of future Leicester and Southampton manager Claude Puel.
Post by: tomd2103 on March 15, 2024, 02:26:35 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Yeah, might as well not bother with it and give Lille a bye!
Post by: Pete3206 on March 15, 2024, 02:28:33 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Seriously?
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 02:31:14 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Yeah, might as well not bother with it and give Lille a bye!
Not what i said at all but ill break it down for you so you understand.
April we have a significant amount of fixtures, if i had choice id rather for these round have got PAOK brugges or vitoria to help with the packed april calender. Now we have tough games stacked in-between with a already fractured squad with injuries.
Hope that clears up your confusion 🙂
Post by: VillaTim on March 15, 2024, 02:32:57 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 02:35:44 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Yeah, might as well not bother with it and give Lille a bye!
The four matches potentially affected will be Arsenal away, Bournemouth at home in April, and then Brighton away and Liverpool at home. The last one is the only real worry for having to play away beforehand as it is a lot of travel time for us. However they also have to play Benfica or Marseille although they are at home for the second leg. (But have to play Spurs between the ties.)
edit: And Arsenal have to play Bayern before and after our match, albeit they play Tuesday or Wednesday.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 02:40:15 PM
We were just about favourites prior to the draw. Has that changed at all now the routes and likely opposition is known.
Still favourites at 7/4, followed by Fiorentina (3/1), Lille (9/2), and Fenerbahce (6/1).
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 02:50:26 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 02:52:53 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Yeah, might as well not bother with it and give Lille a bye!
The four matches potentially affected will be Arsenal away, Bournemouth at home in April, and then Brighton away and Liverpool at home. The last one is the only real worry for having to play away beforehand as it is a lot of travel time for us. However they also have to play Benfica or Marseille although they are at home for the second leg. (But have to play Spurs between the ties.)
edit: And Arsenal have to play Bayern before and after our match, albeit they play Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks thats a good break down. We really need to just build a gap between us and manure.
Also sours still havent had a date for thw away chelsea game. Im hoping it gets sandwiched in thwir tough run of games in april
Post by: dicedlam on March 15, 2024, 02:59:30 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
You seem to have a touch of Private Frazer about you Demitri.
Cheer up fella, we will be ok mate.
Post by: chrisw1 on March 15, 2024, 03:02:41 PM
Hush little baby, don't you cry.These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Yeah, might as well not bother with it and give Lille a bye!
Not what i said at all but ill break it down for you so you understand.
April we have a significant amount of fixtures, if i had choice id rather for these round have got PAOK brugges or vitoria to help with the packed april calender. Now we have tough games stacked in-between with a already fractured squad with injuries.
Hope that clears up your confusion 🙂
Post by: VILLA MOLE on March 15, 2024, 03:03:13 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
You seem to have a touch of Private Frazer about you Demitri.
Cheer up fella, we will be ok mate.
Absolutely , chatting to a mate on the way back from the game , we remembered where we were 18 months ago this is Fab !!
Post by: enigma on March 15, 2024, 03:08:32 PM
Post by: Steve67 on March 15, 2024, 03:09:14 PM
Post by: rougegorge on March 15, 2024, 03:16:26 PM
Post by: Bad English on March 15, 2024, 03:20:12 PM
Lille Lee Hendrie.The Lucas Digne Derby.
Also the Lee Hendrie derby.
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 03:37:25 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 03:42:12 PM
That's total rubbish, no player said that. Those of us who were there can confirm that it actually wasn't that intimidating. Just moronic constant singing.We lost and the players implied they struggled with the atmosphereWhat was bad about Legia away?I hope so because the winner of fenebache vs olympiakos 2nd leg goung there that both very hostile places to go. If our players thought legia was bad these two are on another levelProbably the toughest draws we could have got. And bith legs away 2nd legNah, that would've been Fiorentina, well piss this.
Would have been good if at least one of the games was at home 2nd leg but to get shafted on both is abit annoying
Post by: Ads on March 15, 2024, 03:45:02 PM
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2024, 03:48:28 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 03:50:24 PM
Hotel room is booked in Athens, from the last day of last season ;DAway on 18th. Eurostar to Lille booked😊
Hopefully see you in Athens mate, like the glory supporter I am 😂
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 15, 2024, 03:53:50 PM
All that organised, performative support does my head in. Is it some kind of homage to Westlife/Boyzone in some way? Fucking twats.
Your last two words are all that's needed.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 15, 2024, 03:58:55 PM
Hotel room is booked in Athens, from the last day of last season ;DAway on 18th. Eurostar to Lille booked😊
Hopefully see you in Athens mate, like the glory supporter I am 😂
You're so slick Olaftab I didn't even get the chance to tell you two to get a room.
Post by: Bad English on March 15, 2024, 03:59:38 PM
All that organised, performative support does my head in. Is it some kind of homage to Westlife/Boyzone in some way? Fucking twats.To be fair, it is better than supporting from thé Balti pie stand or halfway down the Lichfield road while 'beating the' traffic.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 04:02:11 PM
We lost and the players implied they struggled with the atmosphere
Would have been good if at least one of the games was at home 2nd leg but to get shafted on both is abit annoying
As I mentioned in reply to you elsewhere on a similar claim of losing in Legia. We lost because we had a weakened defence with Chambers as right back and Lenglet getting his debut. So we were slower then normal and pretty much all three goals can be laid at Chambers to some extent. Once he was swapped for Cash, we still had the better chances to equalise at the then but for Ramsey pulling wide, Diaby scuffing and Tielemans hitting the side netting instead of crossing for Watkins.
Post by: lovejoy on March 15, 2024, 04:30:18 PM
We were just about favourites prior to the draw. Has that changed at all now the routes and likely opposition is known.
Still favourites at 7/4, followed by Fiorentina (3/1), Lille (9/2), and Fenerbahce (6/1).
This is with UK bookies who will be weighted towards English team as that's where the local money goes, it doesn't represent the chances of winning.
Post by: tomd2103 on March 15, 2024, 04:35:19 PM
These tough games wont be good for us in league. Not sure how we gonna cope playing a tough Thursday game and then a game on sunday
Yeah, might as well not bother with it and give Lille a bye!
Not what i said at all but ill break it down for you so you understand.
April we have a significant amount of fixtures, if i had choice id rather for these round have got PAOK brugges or vitoria to help with the packed april calender. Now we have tough games stacked in-between with a already fractured squad with injuries.
Hope that clears up your confusion 🙂
No confusion at all. As a club, we surely want to be competing at the top end of the table and in the latter rounds of competitions? If we do, then that is going to mean additional fixtures in the last months of the season.
I understand that there might be a concern about additional fixtures leading to a drop off in performance and results, but I think it's great that we are in the QF of a European competition and in the mix for a Champions League spot. Certainly beats languishing in mid-table in the Championship!!
Post by: LeeB on March 15, 2024, 04:37:36 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 15, 2024, 04:37:54 PM
The Mark Lilleis derbyLille Lee Hendrie.The Lucas Digne Derby.
Also the Lee Hendrie derby.
Post by: Holte L2 on March 15, 2024, 04:51:19 PM
I was just about to pay him and then I realised the date after the away leg rang a bell!
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase) before those prices go through the roof!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 04:51:29 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 15, 2024, 05:06:54 PM
Is the first leg now on Weds, April 10th?
Where are you getting this from?
Post by: eamonn on March 15, 2024, 05:12:19 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 05:15:25 PM
Is the first leg now on Weds, April 10th?
Where are you getting this from?
Nowhere official, just a text from a mate. He may be under the impression that Arsenal are playing Bayern on the following Tuesday, thus meaning that we can't move the game with them on Sat. April 13th.
Post by: wozwebs on March 15, 2024, 05:24:32 PM
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/fixtures-results/#/d/2024-04-11
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 05:29:39 PM
Confirmed as Thursday 8pm KO at home on 11th April and 5:45pm Away leg 18th April
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/fixtures-results/#/d/2024-04-11
Thanks for confirming although like Eamonn, I would have welcomed a move to a Weds. for whatever reason.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 15, 2024, 05:34:50 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on March 15, 2024, 05:46:32 PM
I was just about to book on Steve Gough's coach to Lille. Having done Legia, Alkmaar and Ajax away a ticket is secure.
I was just about to pay him and then I realised the date after the away leg rang a bell!
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase) before those prices go through the roof!
Do you know how much Goughie’s coach to Lille is please mate?
Post by: AV82EC on March 15, 2024, 05:56:03 PM
Confirmed as Thursday 8pm KO at home on 11th April and 5:45pm Away leg 18th April
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/fixtures-results/#/d/2024-04-11
Thanks for confirming although like Eamonn, I would have welcomed a move to a Weds. for whatever reason.
The Arsenal away game currently programmed for the Saturday will be moved to the Sunday as Arsenals Bayern games have been programmed for the Tuesday and following Wednesday.
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 05:58:44 PM
Driving Test? So are you sure Athens trip won’t clash with your A levels? 😂
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase)
Post by: olaftab on March 15, 2024, 06:05:26 PM
😂You're so slick Olaftab I didn't even get the chance to tell you two to get a room.Hotel room is booked in Athens, from the last day of last season ;DAway on 18th. Eurostar to Lille booked😊
Hopefully see you in Athens mate, like the glory supporter I am 😂
There is lot of previous between me and Axl and I am worried now it may come out once I am in charge of UEFA😳
Post by: eamonn on March 15, 2024, 06:10:03 PM
We will get to see Jonathan David up close now. He’s a threat. 14 goals in 25 games this season. He’s no Ollie Watkins but he’s good.
Finally, a player with the potential to rival McCarthy, Juninho and Palmer in the "forever linked-to Villa" stakes.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2024, 06:13:29 PM
Quote
Villa have never previously met Lille but have picked up two wins, two losses and two draws when facing French opposition in European competition.
Post by: London Villan on March 15, 2024, 06:19:21 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2024, 06:24:11 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 15, 2024, 07:03:11 PM
Were the Intertoto games classed as proper competitive matches?I would expect so, yes.
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 15, 2024, 07:05:23 PM
I was just about to book on Steve Gough's coach to Lille. Having done Legia, Alkmaar and Ajax away a ticket is secure.
I was just about to pay him and then I realised the date after the away leg rang a bell!
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase) before those prices go through the roof!
Where have you got that flight please and what are the details
Post by: eamonn on March 15, 2024, 07:06:31 PM
Bordeaux twice in the 97/98 UEFA Cup the only one that comes to mind.
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2024, 07:12:48 PM
So which are the 6 games against French clubs that they may be referring to?
Bordeaux twice in the 97/98 UEFA Cup the only one that comes to mind.
Rennes and Lille in the Intertoto, two matches against each.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 07:15:50 PM
Post by: Holte L2 on March 15, 2024, 07:16:41 PM
I was just about to book on Steve Gough's coach to Lille. Having done Legia, Alkmaar and Ajax away a ticket is secure.Where have you got that flight please and what are the details
I was just about to pay him and then I realised the date after the away leg rang a bell!
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase) before those prices go through the roof!
Does this work?
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/trip/flights/select/summary?adults=1&teens=0&children=0&infants=0&dateOut=2024-05-28&dateIn=2024-05-30&isConnectedFlight=false&discount=0&promoCode=&isReturn=true&originIata=STN&destinationIata=ATH&tpAdults=1&tpTeens=0&tpChildren=0&tpInfants=0&tpStartDate=2024-05-28&tpEndDate=2024-05-30&tpDiscount=0&tpPromoCode=&tpOriginIata=STN&tpDestinationIata=ATH
London Stansted - Athens Return. - 28th -30th May
It's now £245 return.
Post by: Risso on March 15, 2024, 07:21:06 PM
Rennes in the 2001 Intertoto. Can't remember if it was two rounds or one though.
Two, then the same again against Lille the year after, which Lille won.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 15, 2024, 07:23:43 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 07:28:49 PM
Rennes in the 2001 Intertoto. Can't remember if it was two rounds or one though.
Two, then the same again against Lille the year after, which Lille won.
Like the BBC I couldn't remember the Lille game, probably because we lost.
I realised from PWS's post that they had screwed something up, I assumed it was that we had only played two French sides and not that we had played Lille.
Post by: Exeter 77 on March 15, 2024, 07:31:12 PM
I was at that Lille game. One of their goals was a huge deflection from memory.We played 3 centre backs that night with Dion Dublin being the middle one. We were terrible that night and I knew we were in for a long season.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 07:33:30 PM
We were just about favourites prior to the draw. Has that changed at all now the routes and likely opposition is known.
Still favourites at 7/4, followed by Fiorentina (3/1), Lille (9/2), and Fenerbahce (6/1).
This is with UK bookies who will be weighted towards English team as that's where the local money goes, it doesn't represent the chances of winning.
Yes, I'm aware how bookmakers work. Those are the odds with Paddy Power.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 07:38:28 PM
I was at that Lille game. One of their goals was a huge deflection from memory.We played 3 centre backs that night with Dion Dublin being the middle one. We were terrible that night and I knew we were in for a long season.
Talking about Dion and BBC cockups, spotted in the quiz he was supposedly a player who had scored 10 and assisted 10 in the same season for us in 98. I didn't pick him because I don't remember the assists. Then on checking stats, he did it for Coventry.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 15, 2024, 08:32:44 PM
I was at that Lille game. One of their goals was a huge deflection from memory.We played 3 centre backs that night with Dion Dublin being the middle one. We were terrible that night and I knew we were in for a long season.
Talking about Dion and BBC cockups, spotted in the quiz he was supposedly a player who had scored 10 and assisted 10 in the same season for us in 98. I didn't pick him because I don't remember the assists. Then on checking stats, he did it for Coventry.
Haha. I must have blanked him playing CB that night. He ended up playing up front a fair bit that season, which was also a sign we were fucked quite frankly. God bless SGT but that was a grim season.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 15, 2024, 09:44:45 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68558325
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 09:51:37 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/tYp0b5f/image.png) (https://ibb.co/tYp0b5f)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2024, 09:58:56 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 15, 2024, 10:07:32 PM
Post by: brontebilly on March 15, 2024, 10:14:48 PM
buffs with the Menin gate nearby.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2024, 10:16:30 PM
Fenebache wont be a easy game if its the gie in the semis. Only lost one game all season.
You seem so desperate to look for downers everywhere. It isn't healthy.
BTW they lost several matches including 6-1 to fc Nordsjælland, 2-0 to Ludograts and 1-0 to Union Saint-Gilloise. And you missed the easy worry that Lille have not lost in Europe this season.
Post by: Jon Crofts on March 15, 2024, 10:22:16 PM
Great away trip, we went over via the chunnel back in 2016. Some roadtrip and a great one for history
buffs with the Menin gate nearby.
Ypres has a wonderful museum that’s a must if you visit the gate, it's literally 200 yards away from it.
Post by: john e on March 15, 2024, 11:12:17 PM
I mean we haven’t won anything for 28 years so I think there would be a lot of interest and it would also be an extra money spinner for Mr Heck get all glad about
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 15, 2024, 11:23:22 PM
Post by: Rory on March 16, 2024, 02:02:50 AM
Had the 7 month old granddaughter in my arms singing Villa when the draw was made, proud as punch
7 months? You are happy to inflict this misery that we endure on infants? You evil, evil bastard.
Post by: Richard E on March 16, 2024, 06:56:19 AM
Fenebache wont be a easy game if its the gie in the semis. Only lost one game all season.
If we were playing against the teams in the Turkish top flight week in week out we probably would have only lost one league game all season as well.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 16, 2024, 12:50:15 PM
Fenebache wont be a easy game if its the gie in the semis. Only lost one game all season.
You seem so desperate to look for downers everywhere. It isn't healthy.
BTW they lost several matches including 6-1 to fc Nordsjælland, 2-0 to Ludograts and 1-0 to Union Saint-Gilloise. And you missed the easy worry that Lille have not lost in Europe this season.
Your first sentence is just wierd not even worth responding to that it seems your trying to get a rea tion which isnt healthy
They lost those games but did they or did they not go through?? Thats what matters. Of you think its going to be a walk in the park it wont be should we meet them there. Lilles a tough game too. Its going to be abit more challenging having 2nd leg away from home. Would have been great if 2nd leg of semi was at villa park as if we got to final it would be awesome to be celebrating with the players at home. Not a few thousand in turkey/greece
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 16, 2024, 01:17:54 PM
Not sure what this means but fenestration have tweeted this
(https://i.ibb.co/C1Qks8f/Screenshot-20240315-125918-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C1Qks8f)
It's Turkish for 'won't come' which suggests that they are relieved not to be playing us
Am just about old enough to remember we brushed them aside with some comfort the last time we played them competitively
Thanks. Bit wierd why they chosen us!
It’s not weird in the slightest. They rightly see us as the best team left in the competition.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 16, 2024, 01:30:22 PM
Not sure what this means but fenestration have tweeted this
(https://i.ibb.co/C1Qks8f/Screenshot-20240315-125918-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C1Qks8f)
It's Turkish for 'won't come' which suggests that they are relieved not to be playing us
Am just about old enough to remember we brushed them aside with some comfort the last time we played them competitively
Thanks. Bit wierd why they chosen us!
It’s not weird in the slightest. They rightly see us as the best team left in the competition.
That tweet was sent before the draw was made.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 16, 2024, 01:49:43 PM
That tweet was sent before the draw was made.
We were still the best team at the start of the draw.
It followed a tweet asking who fans wanted drawn so at a guess they were following up replies stating it won't be Aston Villa. Later, after the draw, they tweeted out we were "too afraid".
Post by: Ads on March 16, 2024, 01:52:51 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on March 16, 2024, 01:59:37 PM
That tweet was sent before the draw was made.
We were still the best team at the start of the draw.
It followed a tweet asking who fans wanted drawn so at a guess they were following up replies stating it won't be Aston Villa. Later, after the draw, they tweeted out we were "too afraid".
In my personal opinion i dont go with the narrative that there is "a favourite" just a group of teams that should win it which includes us. I think that kind of implies that rest of the sides are not good. I mean why are fiorentina not favourites? They have more experience than us in this competition, have a straight forward route to the final and both of their games are home 2nd leg if they get to semis. They also lost last season in final so they will want to wrong that.
Massive advantage of having 2nd leg at home
Post by: maidstonevillain on March 16, 2024, 02:30:07 PM
Great away trip, we went over via the chunnel back in 2016. Some roadtrip and a great one for historyLille is actually quite a bit closer to me than Villa Park.
buffs with the Menin gate nearby.
Also well worth a visit if driving is the Canadian War memorial on Vimy ridge. Very impressive. You can actually just see it from the motorway on the way to Lille. The memorial is adjacent to preserved trenches, and a museum/visitor centre. The guides are Canadian students (apparently a very sought after gap year job) and often descendants of Canadian soldiers killed in action in WW1.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 16, 2024, 02:33:01 PM
Great away trip, we went over via the chunnel back in 2016. Some roadtrip and a great one for historyLille is actually quite a bit closer to me than Villa Park.
buffs with the Menin gate nearby.
I wonder where you are based then........ ???
Post by: Ads on March 16, 2024, 02:39:18 PM
That tweet was sent before the draw was made.
We were still the best team at the start of the draw.
It followed a tweet asking who fans wanted drawn so at a guess they were following up replies stating it won't be Aston Villa. Later, after the draw, they tweeted out we were "too afraid".
In my personal opinion i dont go with the narrative that there is "a favourite" just a group of teams that should win it which includes us. I think that kind of implies that rest of the sides are not good. I mean why are fiorentina not favourites? They have more experience than us in this competition, have a straight forward route to the final and both of their games are home 2nd leg if they get to semis. They also lost last season in final so they will want to wrong that.
Massive advantage of having 2nd leg at home
We're by far the best team in the competition and are rightly favourites to win it.
Post by: Demitri_C on March 16, 2024, 02:56:33 PM
That tweet was sent before the draw was made.
We were still the best team at the start of the draw.
It followed a tweet asking who fans wanted drawn so at a guess they were following up replies stating it won't be Aston Villa. Later, after the draw, they tweeted out we were "too afraid".
In my personal opinion i dont go with the narrative that there is "a favourite" just a group of teams that should win it which includes us. I think that kind of implies that rest of the sides are not good. I mean why are fiorentina not favourites? They have more experience than us in this competition, have a straight forward route to the final and both of their games are home 2nd leg if they get to semis. They also lost last season in final so they will want to wrong that.
Massive advantage of having 2nd leg at home
We're by far the best team in the competition and are rightly favourites to win it.
I dont think teams like lille and fiorentina are that shit to be honest. Im pretty sure they fancy their chancss as well despite what lilles directors say
Post by: Ads on March 16, 2024, 02:58:36 PM
Post by: Drummond on March 16, 2024, 03:04:03 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 16, 2024, 03:10:38 PM
We're 4th in the hardest league in the world. Of course we're favourites.
If only we had a manager with a proven track record in Europe.
Post by: Ads on March 16, 2024, 03:18:06 PM
We're 4th in the hardest league in the world. Of course we're favourites.
If only we had a manager with a proven track record in Europe.
And better players in every position. Then we'd be favourites
Post by: UK Redsox on March 16, 2024, 06:45:39 PM
Pravda says that tickets for the home leg are on sale, but when I click the 'Buy Tickets' icon, all that's available is Wolves and Brentford
EDIT......I see further down the page, that tix aren't on sale until Monday.....so why have a 'Buy Tickets' icon ?
(https://img.gc.avfcservices.co.uk/fit-in/960x960/10328260-e2f3-11ee-9125-5dcfe22bebbf.jpg)
Post by: maidstonevillain on March 16, 2024, 07:03:35 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/16/LOSC-Lille-ticket-details--first-leg-/
Pravda says that tickets for the home leg are on sale, but when I click the 'Buy Tickets' icon, all that's available is Wolves and Brentford
EDIT......I see further down the page, that tix aren't on sale until Monday.....so why have a 'Buy Tickets' icon ?
(https://img.gc.avfcservices.co.uk/fit-in/960x960/10328260-e2f3-11ee-9125-5dcfe22bebbf.jpg)
18th Season ticketholders, 21st Claret, according to link you put up.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 16, 2024, 07:03:36 PM
Post by: Bad English on March 16, 2024, 08:28:40 PM
Just checked on Google Maps and it's saying driving would take 5hrs 38 min. That astounded me.Not including the ferry? I just did the same.10.5 hours and 1100km. And I live in France.*
*Just about as far away from Lille as you can get on the mainland.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 16, 2024, 09:03:47 PM
Post by: maidstonevillain on March 16, 2024, 09:21:25 PM
If I use the tunnel, I can be in Lille in about 3.5 hours, 4 tops from home. No chance of a ticket though. Any update on out away game at Arse? Surely they have to move it? I'm off to that one in the home end with my son-in-law to be!
If I use the tunnel, I can be in Lille in about 3.5 hours, 4 tops from home. No chance of a ticket though. Any update on out away game at Arse? Surely they have to move it? I'm off to that one in the home end with my son-in-law to be!
You have forgotten to factor in Operation Brock.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 17, 2024, 06:00:14 AM
Had the 7 month old granddaughter in my arms singing Villa when the draw was made, proud as punch
7 months? You are happy to inflict this misery that we endure on infants? You evil, evil bastard.
It could be worse. After the small heath result yesterday, I started the sentence to my 13-year old daughter ‘Just think, if I was a Blues fan…’ I was going to say ‘we’d have been down there today watching that instead of watching us thrash Ajax the other night’, but she was too busy throwing herself around on the settee pretending to vomit at the first bit of the sentence.
Post by: supertom on March 17, 2024, 09:09:21 AM
But Ajax are legends in the game. Yep, absolutely dreadful compared to even fairly recent history, but it's still Ajax.
Lille won the league 3-4 years ago if I recall. 5th at the minute. So it's a decent tie. You want European nights to be exciting and have some kind of opposition. Bring em on, then Fiorentina. There's some reasonable sides left.
And yeah, it would be a chance wasted not to win this.
Post by: basavfc on March 17, 2024, 05:36:53 PM
Had the 7 month old granddaughter in my arms singing Villa when the draw was made, proud as punch
7 months? You are happy to inflict this misery that we endure on infants? You evil, evil bastard.
It could be worse. After the small heath result yesterday, I started the sentence to my 13-year old daughter ‘Just think, if I was a Blues fan…’ I was going to say ‘we’d have been down there today watching that instead of watching us thrash Ajax the other night’, but she was too busy throwing herself around on the settee pretending to vomit at the first bit of the sentence.
I like it, I like it alot !
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on March 17, 2024, 05:43:43 PM
Had the 7 month old granddaughter in my arms singing Villa when the draw was made, proud as punch
7 months? You are happy to inflict this misery that we endure on infants? You evil, evil bastard.
My youngest daughter's first word was 'Villa'. Her mother was not amused.
Post by: Drummond on March 18, 2024, 05:06:15 PM
"It promises to be a night to remember under the lights in B6 and you can secure your Lower Grounds seat before general admission tickets go on sale!"
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 18, 2024, 05:19:46 PM
Had the 7 month old granddaughter in my arms singing Villa when the draw was made, proud as punch
7 months? You are happy to inflict this misery that we endure on infants? You evil, evil bastard.
My youngest daughter's first word was 'Villa'. Her mother was not amused.
My first word was bottle. I’m saying fuck all else.
Post by: Lsvilla on March 18, 2024, 09:36:09 PM
https://www.sportsbreaks.com/Football/Premier-League/Aston-Villa
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 18, 2024, 09:40:14 PM
Sportsbreaks running return flights from Brum on match day and straight back after. Not for me (going on Eurostar Wednesday to Friday) but some might be interested. Importantly anyone applying has to meet ticket criteria.
https://www.sportsbreaks.com/Football/Premier-League/Aston-Villa
Have you seen the price?
Post by: Lsvilla on March 18, 2024, 10:01:20 PM
Yep. For those that can only take one day off work it is an (expensive) option I guess.Sportsbreaks running return flights from Brum on match day and straight back after. Not for me (going on Eurostar Wednesday to Friday) but some might be interested. Importantly anyone applying has to meet ticket criteria.
https://www.sportsbreaks.com/Football/Premier-League/Aston-Villa
Have you seen the price?
Post by: purpletrousers on March 18, 2024, 10:16:57 PM
Sportsbreaks running return flights from Brum on match day and straight back after. Not for me (going on Eurostar Wednesday to Friday) but some might be interested. Importantly anyone applying has to meet ticket criteria.
https://www.sportsbreaks.com/Football/Premier-League/Aston-Villa
Have you seen the price?
£355+
Return coach from London was £37 (now £41)
Post by: DeKuip on March 19, 2024, 12:01:20 AM
Eurostar return and accommodation works out a lot cheaper. Swimming and hitch-hiking saves even more.
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 19, 2024, 06:07:12 AM
Post by: Holte L2 on March 19, 2024, 06:16:35 AM
Post by: amfy on March 19, 2024, 07:14:31 AM
I'm going with Steve Gough for £139
NW Lions pretty much the same at £140 - it’s a shame I can’t travel with them because every time I have we have lost, including Stevenage! We jinx each other, I’m surprised they still even let me on the bus!
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 19, 2024, 08:55:51 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 19, 2024, 09:05:33 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 19, 2024, 09:07:06 AM
Should be the case. Was the Arse match always 1630 on the Sunday or was that moved after the Euro draws?
It was originally Saturday
Post by: DeKuip on March 19, 2024, 09:18:27 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 19, 2024, 09:33:04 AM
Post by: DeKuip on March 19, 2024, 09:52:01 AM
Any idea if similar for the final?No, Olympiacos play in Piraeus and that’s what they do for European games there for the 1,600 away fans . The final’s at AEK’s ground and even if they do similar there normally I would guess it would be impossible for a final with so many fans coming in from abroad.
West Ham played at Olympiacos this season and Brighton at AEK.
Post by: sid1964 on March 19, 2024, 10:07:04 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 19, 2024, 11:46:04 AM
Just brought the home ticket - £30.50
That seems pretty fair price
Post by: sid1964 on March 19, 2024, 12:55:39 PM
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 19, 2024, 01:18:33 PM
Emery is a master at using the squad and we are going to need all hands to the pump the next couple of months .
McGinn should be rested!
Post by: Holte L2 on March 19, 2024, 01:25:34 PM
I'm going with Steve Gough for £139
NW Lions pretty much the same at £140 - it’s a shame I can’t travel with them because every time I have we have lost, including Stevenage! We jinx each other, I’m surprised they still even let me on the bus!
Is it still Lee that runs it? He's a mate of mine.
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 19, 2024, 01:29:21 PM
Driving Test? So are you sure Athens trip won’t clash with your A levels? 😂
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase)
Rotterdam 1982 clashed with my additional O levels so my Dad banned me from going >:(
Post by: FrankyH on March 19, 2024, 01:36:04 PM
read elsewhere that we are getting 2,500 tickets for the away leg
Do they go on sale Thusday ? Haven't been to an away leg , doubt I'll get the oppotunity , but would like to go to this one.
Post by: john e on March 19, 2024, 02:17:51 PM
there might be a lot of tickets available in the home ends which fans can snap up if they’re out there for a jolly ( like me)
I’m just surmising
Post by: olaftab on March 19, 2024, 04:04:26 PM
Oh no...
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Post by: Lsvilla on March 19, 2024, 05:16:22 PM
It clashed with my first year 6th form exams. I went. They wanted to throw me out. I was allowed to stay after a couple of meetings with year heads etc. I gave up on university to get a job at 18.Driving Test? So are you sure Athens trip won’t clash with your A levels? 😂
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase)
Rotterdam 1982 clashed with my additional O levels so my Dad banned me from going >:(
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on March 19, 2024, 05:38:07 PM
Anyone having trouble getting into ticket website? It keeps denying me as apparently my MAC is a BOT.Yes I'm getting his on lap top and phone - will have to phone ticket office tomoz
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Post by: DeKuip on March 19, 2024, 05:56:48 PM
Maybe if we get a big result at home 2/3 nil plus (unlikely I know)
there might be a lot of tickets available in the home ends which fans can snap up if they’re out there for a jolly ( like me)
I’m just surmising
The ground holds 50,000 but Lille generally get around 33-35,000. Three games have just sneaked over 40k this season and PSG’s visit attracted 48k. In Europe their biggest gate this season is 20k.
Post by: exigo on March 19, 2024, 06:38:35 PM
Anyone having trouble getting into ticket website? It keeps denying me as apparently my MAC is a BOT.
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I've had this a few times recently on a Mac. Rebooted the router, and then first went onto the site on my phone – did the whole Captcha thing and that seemed to 'reset' the IP address as being fine on all devices.
Post by: TonyD on March 19, 2024, 07:36:34 PM
Space for 30k of us then.Maybe if we get a big result at home 2/3 nil plus (unlikely I know)
there might be a lot of tickets available in the home ends which fans can snap up if they’re out there for a jolly ( like me)
I’m just surmising
The ground holds 50,000 but Lille generally get around 33-35,000. Three games have just sneaked over 40k this season and PSG’s visit attracted 48k. In Europe their biggest gate this season is 20k.
Post by: Holte L2 on March 19, 2024, 08:07:15 PM
It clashed with my first year 6th form exams. I went. They wanted to throw me out. I was allowed to stay after a couple of meetings with year heads etc. I gave up on university to get a job at 18.Driving Test? So are you sure Athens trip won’t clash with your A levels? 😂
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase)
Rotterdam 1982 clashed with my additional O levels so my Dad banned me from going >:(
I lived in City Centres for years so didn't need to bother. I'm a very late learner
Despite having a test then next day, I've still booked to go to Lille. Arrive home in the early hours. Fuck it.
Post by: john e on March 19, 2024, 08:44:58 PM
Space for 30k of us then.Maybe if we get a big result at home 2/3 nil plus (unlikely I know)
there might be a lot of tickets available in the home ends which fans can snap up if they’re out there for a jolly ( like me)
I’m just surmising
The ground holds 50,000 but Lille generally get around 33-35,000. Three games have just sneaked over 40k this season and PSG’s visit attracted 48k. In Europe their biggest gate this season is 20k.
Dont get my hopes up
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 19, 2024, 11:07:47 PM
It clashed with my first year 6th form exams. I went. They wanted to throw me out. I was allowed to stay after a couple of meetings with year heads etc. I gave up on university to get a job at 18.Driving Test? So are you sure Athens trip won’t clash with your A levels? 😂
It's only my fucking driving test date.
And with the COVID backlog they are like gold dust!
Fuck!!
With that in mind I've booked Athens flights at £200 return (just incase)
Rotterdam 1982 clashed with my additional O levels so my Dad banned me from going >:(
The final clashed with my first year university exams. I went to see a professor who I’d heard was an Arsenal fan and he was a decent sort. I played the game and asked for permission rather than saying I was going regardless. Allowed me to take the exam at 9.00 on the Friday morning.
The only downer was my mates went over with the Sutton Coldfield lions as we had done for Anderlecht. I had to go on the official coaches on what was basically a 36 hour trip whilst they had 3-4 days of shenanigans. We had arranged to meet in the Double Diamond in Rotterdam but with the thousand of Villa there we had no chance of finding each other. I wouldn’t change those memories for the world though.
Post by: sid1964 on March 20, 2024, 05:48:45 AM
If we get to this final, just hope that I can get a ticket.
Post by: rjp on March 20, 2024, 04:15:06 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/20/LOSC-Lille-ticket-details--second-leg-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/20/LOSC-Lille-ticket-details--second-leg-/)
Post by: Holte L2 on March 20, 2024, 04:29:24 PM
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 20, 2024, 04:32:36 PM
Away ticket details have been released. If Arsenal gets to ST holders I think there's going to be a website crash at 5pm.And the home leg goes on sale to members who have been to a previous CL match, it's going to be carnage!!!
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/20/LOSC-Lille-ticket-details--second-leg-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/20/LOSC-Lille-ticket-details--second-leg-/)
Post by: rjp on March 20, 2024, 04:34:27 PM
Post by: charleeco7 on March 20, 2024, 04:42:09 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on March 20, 2024, 04:45:54 PM
Post by: lennythekad on March 20, 2024, 05:03:16 PM
How easy will it be to get tickets in the home end for the away leg?
Should be fairly easy. Lille STH’s could buy up to 10, this morning , when they went on sale. It’ll 100% go to general sale. Go to their website and create an account. Takes two minutes. Then keep an eye out for the general sale release date.
The only potential drawback is if they block new UK accounts. I opened one last week and they’re sending me emails for buying their league games, so I presume I’m ok.
Post by: john e on March 20, 2024, 05:13:47 PM
How easy will it be to get tickets in the home end for the away leg?
Should be fairly easy. Lille STH’s could buy up to 10, this morning , when they went on sale. It’ll 100% go to general sale. Go to their website and create an account. Takes two minutes. Then keep an eye out for the general sale release date.
The only potential drawback is if they block new UK accounts. I opened one last week and they’re sending me emails for buying their league games, so I presume I’m ok.
Your ahead of the game Lenny
Post by: lennythekad on March 20, 2024, 05:24:33 PM
How easy will it be to get tickets in the home end for the away leg?
Should be fairly easy. Lille STH’s could buy up to 10, this morning , when they went on sale. It’ll 100% go to general sale. Go to their website and create an account. Takes two minutes. Then keep an eye out for the general sale release date.
The only potential drawback is if they block new UK accounts. I opened one last week and they’re sending me emails for buying their league games, so I presume I’m ok.
Your ahead of the game Lenny
I got seven this morning off two STH’s 😉
Post by: TaxDodger on March 20, 2024, 05:47:46 PM
Post by: j66acd on March 20, 2024, 11:10:40 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on March 20, 2024, 11:31:41 PM
What are the French fans like for opposing fans sitting amongst them? I’d be looking to get a few in the home end but won’t bother if there’s going to be loads of hassle.Sat on the border of the Lugdenums at Lyon with my now wife who had been living there's for over a year and she got a load of abuse for being blonde and blue eyed.l (was 2006-7). Likely due to history of the French resistance in Lyon and her apparent Aryan appearance (despite being at Italian Brummie).
Post by: sid1964 on March 21, 2024, 07:56:44 AM
I have to wait until tomorrow afternoon at 4pm before i can try to get one - i have no chance of getting a ticket.
Just noticed that the 12 and 2pm qualification for ticket is either 2 or 1 home games and 1 away - I thought that you had to have been to 3 home games to get an away ticket?
Post by: AV82EC on March 21, 2024, 08:54:46 AM
500 only, then from recollection Ajax got to STHs again but with 3 Home Europa games. They’re keeping it tight and not relaxing the criteria too much but if we get to the final anyone with a European away on their record is pretty much guaranteed a ticket.
Post by: olaftab on March 21, 2024, 09:50:28 AM
Mate she got loads of abuse for being with you and not because she is a stunner.What are the French fans like for opposing fans sitting amongst them? I’d be looking to get a few in the home end but won’t bother if there’s going to be loads of hassle.Sat on the border of the Lugdenums at Lyon with my now wife who had been living there's for over a year and she got a load of abuse for being blonde and blue eyed.l (was 2006-7). Likely due to history of the French resistance in Lyon and her apparent Aryan appearance (despite being at Italian Brummie).
Post by: claret+blue ed on March 21, 2024, 12:52:58 PM
I guess that means us Members have absolutely no chance of getting an away or final ticket if we are not even mentioned before someone who might only attend 1 CL match
Post by: Bad English on March 21, 2024, 01:18:25 PM
The Résistance angle seems a bit far-fetched to me. Blonde with blue-eyes is definitely a stereotypical (and inaccurate) portrayal of what some consider 'proper' white French people to be. Maybe they thought she looked like one of the Le Pen women (although that does tie inwith the anti-Extreme Right sentiment) ;-)What are the French fans like for opposing fans sitting amongst them? I’d be looking to get a few in the home end but won’t bother if there’s going to be loads of hassle.Sat on the border of the Lugdenums at Lyon with my now wife who had been living there's for over a year and she got a load of abuse for being blonde and blue eyed.l (was 2006-7). Likely due to history of the French resistance in Lyon and her apparent Aryan appearance (despite being at Italian Brummie).
French people are generally very tolerant and unlikely to want to bash your head in just because you don't support their team, unlike some fat baldy, pale-faced gammon connoisseur blokes with lobster-coloured skin. But every club has their wankers. As in most places, if you are discreet and respectful you should be ok. Obviously might be best not to go in with the fan groupe that sing and let off flares and stuff, as they do have their excitable element.
Post by: AV82EC on March 21, 2024, 03:50:07 PM
Whilst I appreciate that ST's should get benefits ahead of Members on top of significantly lower ticket prices, but it would be nice if they even mentioned a potential window for members, especially when there is a criteria for an ST who has attend just one home CL games, when members could have been to all 3 group fixtures
I guess that means us Members have absolutely no chance of getting an away or final ticket if we are not even mentioned before someone who might only attend 1 CL match
No disagreement from me on that one, my son is a member and has been to all 5 Europa CL home ties.
Post by: dorsetvillian on March 21, 2024, 05:07:30 PM
Post by: AV82EC on March 21, 2024, 05:37:34 PM
Ticket sorted. Going by Eurostar. Will take longer from West Wales to London than on the train.
Is that because it’s further from West Wales to London that it is from London to Lille?
Post by: dorsetvillian on March 21, 2024, 06:38:07 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on March 21, 2024, 07:14:30 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on March 21, 2024, 08:09:17 PM
Post by: CT on March 21, 2024, 08:43:26 PM
Basically, I received an email at 4.30pm from the club to say I hadn’t attended the Ajax game. Luckily, I’d taken a photo of our tickets and sent them via email back to the club.
They responded and apologised but haven’t reset my lads account because I can order my ticket but not his. I had transport and accommodation already booked as, up until 4.30pm today, I knew we’d be fine with two euro aways each.
This has been an almighty fuck up from the ticket office resulting in a beyond stressful evening. Thanks in advance, as always.
Post by: Holte L2 on March 21, 2024, 08:59:54 PM
Post by: olaftab on March 21, 2024, 09:11:50 PM
Sorted at 5pm. Going with Goughie and rescheduled my driving test (you'll all be pleased to know) UTV😊 See you there.
Post by: charleeco7 on March 21, 2024, 09:12:21 PM
Total shot in the dark here, but would anyone have a ticket office contact I could call before they officially open at 10am tomorrow?
Basically, I received an email at 4.30pm from the club to say I hadn’t attended the Ajax game. Luckily, I’d taken a photo of our tickets and sent them via email back to the club.
They responded and apologised but haven’t reset my lads account because I can order my ticket but not his. I had transport and accommodation already booked as, up until 4.30pm today, I knew we’d be fine with two euro aways each.
This has been an almighty fuck up from the ticket office resulting in a beyond stressful evening. Thanks in advance, as always.
You could try @AVFCsupport on twitter. They’ve helped me previously but not sure what time the account is active from. I’ve seen a few people on there complain about similar issues.
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 21, 2024, 11:09:43 PM
Sorted at 5pm. Going with Goughie and rescheduled my driving test (you'll all be pleased to know) UTV
Why not kill two birds with one stone and take your test in Lille?😊
Post by: Bad English on March 22, 2024, 06:27:02 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on March 22, 2024, 10:03:22 AM
Post by: Holte L2 on March 22, 2024, 10:06:33 AM
Sorted at 5pm. Going with Goughie and rescheduled my driving test (you'll all be pleased to know) UTV
Why not kill two birds with one stone and take your test in Lille?😊
As nice as Goughie is I don't think he'll let me borrow the coach.
Post by: purpletrousers on March 22, 2024, 10:14:36 AM
For me Coach & ticket less than £54, used to pay more for a tkt at Chelsea!
Post by: purpletrousers on March 22, 2024, 10:47:28 AM
Does anyone realistically expect there to be any tickets left by 4pm tomorrow? (When those of us who’ve done all the home games but no Euro aways get to try).
Given Amsterdam was a similar (?same) allocation and we had 300 that weren’t collected/being struck from histories, I guess it depends on how many of those had been to previous aways, you’d imagine not so many it being an easier trip.
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Friday, March 22 12pm
Season Ticket Holders who attended two home and one away 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage fixtures
Friday, March 22 2pm
Season Ticket Holders who attended one home and one away 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage fixture
Friday, March 22 4pm
Season Ticket Holders who attended three home 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage fixtures
Friday, March 22 6pm
Season Ticket Holders who attended one home 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage fixture
I can’t imagine there being many at all in the 12pm & 2pm categories
So given they are still on sale atm 1045, I reckon they’ll just get there, but maybe not many at all. I’d be hopeful & determined if I was you, at least two devices alternating refresh just prior to 4pm, make sure you are on first, it was all smooth 10am so trusting the site is up to the influx; I was logged in well before to avoid queuing and keeping it alive periodically.
Post by: TaxDodger on March 22, 2024, 11:25:55 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on March 22, 2024, 12:31:18 PM
It was showing as sold out at 10.03 so unless they’ve found a few hundred more somewhere like they randomly did for Ajax then there can’t be more than a handful left.
It was still on sale 1200
Post by: Nii Lamptey on March 22, 2024, 12:43:59 PM
Post by: john e on March 22, 2024, 01:04:45 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on March 22, 2024, 01:09:01 PM
If you get on the site before your time slot does it automatically change over from ‘coming soon’ to ‘buy’ without having to log in again
I can’t see how it will without refreshing the page, hence refreshing over the start of the window time.
Post by: john e on March 22, 2024, 01:11:48 PM
If you get on the site before your time slot does it automatically change over from ‘coming soon’ to ‘buy’ without having to log in again
I can’t see how it will without refreshing the page, hence refreshing over the start of the window time.
Yeah just refreshing is ok
Sometimes you get in a queue was wondering if you could get in earlier
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 22, 2024, 01:34:41 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 22, 2024, 01:44:49 PM
I learnt to drive and took my test in Dijon, in 1987. These days they only tell you if you have passed the next day because too many people were kicking shit out of the examiner when they were told they had failed on the spot.
Blimey that’s mad.
Good job they don’t take their test where I did outside Paris in the 90s. You had to exit the car park and turn right towards a roundabout, with the instructor barking directions at said roundabout. The problem was there was a traffic light just before and 1 in 4 candidates would be spooked by the instructor and go straight through a red light. Their test was over within 30 seconds! My instructor was wise enough to give us dummy runs and look out for the lights.
Post by: purpletrousers on March 22, 2024, 03:13:15 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 22, 2024, 04:02:11 PM
Post by: rougegorge on March 22, 2024, 04:02:52 PM
FYI still on sale 1512, so should make 1600Well it may have made 16:00-- but not even 16:00 and 5 seconds! :(
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on March 22, 2024, 04:03:33 PM
Post by: FrankyH on March 22, 2024, 04:04:08 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 22, 2024, 04:05:25 PM
Post by: FrankyH on March 22, 2024, 04:07:23 PM
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on March 22, 2024, 04:08:52 PM
Post by: rougegorge on March 22, 2024, 04:09:47 PM
Yes, logged on 20 minutes before, kept refreshing. Got in 4pm on the dot , but couldn't add any tickets.Yes I did the same, but to no avail.
Post by: AV82EC on March 22, 2024, 04:09:57 PM
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on March 22, 2024, 04:13:24 PM
It may be worth logging back in and refreshing as sometimes people release back tickets they’ve got stuffed in Baskets on one browser then buy from another browser.I'm allowed to add tickets to the basket, though it suggests they will cost 0.00. So, adding two and trying to pay crashes the page.
If a few people get success buying tickets in the home end, I might try that. UTV.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 22, 2024, 04:19:50 PM
If a few people get success buying tickets in the home end, I might try that. UTV.
Just shrug when they ask to frisk you, and you'll be fine.
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on March 22, 2024, 04:26:18 PM
It may be worth logging back in and refreshing as sometimes people release back tickets they’ve got stuffed in Baskets on one browser then buy from another browser.
Managed to get one at 16.20.
When I logged in at 4pm my page never changed from buy to sold; it remained on buy, so I kept indicating 1 ticket then 2 tickets until I was allowed to proceed on 1 ticket.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on March 22, 2024, 04:38:23 PM
Oui d'accord.If a few people get success buying tickets in the home end, I might try that. UTV.
Just shrug when they ask to frisk you, and you'll be fine.
Post by: VillaTim on March 22, 2024, 05:25:31 PM
Post by: amfy on March 22, 2024, 05:45:15 PM
I'm going with Steve Gough for £139
NW Lions pretty much the same at £140 - it’s a shame I can’t travel with them because every time I have we have lost, including Stevenage! We jinx each other, I’m surprised they still even let me on the bus!
Is it still Lee that runs it? He's a mate of mine.
Sorry I am late coming back to this.
It’s a guy called John Morris but I think your Lee still travels with them.
Post by: itbrvilla on March 27, 2024, 05:25:45 PM
Post by: DeKuip on March 27, 2024, 05:35:39 PM
Does anyone know of this is sold out yet? Still shows as coming soon on mine although I meet the criteria.Yes it sold out on one of the Friday windows. You probably aren’t logged in to you account - if you do it says Sold Out.
Post by: Rich6by7 on March 27, 2024, 05:41:46 PM
Post by: DeKuip on March 27, 2024, 05:42:21 PM
Post by: curiousorange on March 27, 2024, 06:46:19 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on March 27, 2024, 08:36:52 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 27, 2024, 11:16:13 PM
Looks like I'll have go for a premium ticket if we make the semis... Not after you get to go to a European semi final.
Would it be worth buying a membership? It’s a bit of a pain but it’s worked out okay for me this season
Post by: algy on March 28, 2024, 07:57:27 AM
Yep, that's what we did - no bother getting tickets for European games. Bit of a pain having to pay the (£40? each) up front but worth it to actually be able to get tickets together.Looks like I'll have go for a premium ticket if we make the semis... Not after you get to go to a European semi final.
Would it be worth buying a membership? It’s a bit of a pain but it’s worked out okay for me this season
Post by: itbrvilla on March 28, 2024, 08:50:29 AM
Good should. I assume it's valid 23 months from date of purchase?Looks like I'll have go for a premium ticket if we make the semis... Not after you get to go to a European semi final.
Would it be worth buying a membership? It’s a bit of a pain but it’s worked out okay for me this season
Post by: curiousorange on March 28, 2024, 10:07:48 AM
Post by: Duncan Shaw on March 28, 2024, 10:49:10 AM
12 months, me and my lad did this too this season and has worked out well.Good should. I assume it's valid 23 months from date of purchase?Looks like I'll have go for a premium ticket if we make the semis... Not after you get to go to a European semi final.
Would it be worth buying a membership? It’s a bit of a pain but it’s worked out okay for me this season
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Post by: Footy-Vill on April 07, 2024, 10:34:14 AM
So far in comp.
Possession Lille rank 1st Villa 2nd are top two teams for possession.
Villa Goals 16
Shots 103
46 on target
Lille Goals 14
Shots 116
43 on target
Post by: olaftab on April 07, 2024, 05:40:54 PM
Address in France? Whistling emoticon.People know where you live and what’s wrong with number 1a La Grand-rue, Lille?
Post by: Demitri_C on April 07, 2024, 05:45:13 PM
Conference League Stats insights
So far in comp.
Possession Lille rank 1st Villa 2nd are top two teams for possession.
Villa Goals 16
Shots 103
46 on target
Lille Goals 14
Shots 116
43 on target
I think this game could easily have been the final had the draw been kinder to bith sides
Post by: Demitri_C on April 07, 2024, 05:49:44 PM
Post by: sid1964 on April 09, 2024, 12:20:41 PM
Post by: artvandelay on April 09, 2024, 12:32:43 PM
The French league really are helping lille no games for them inbetween both games while we have to go to arsenal sunday. Couls you evee see PL doing that for a english side? No chanceWell how exactly would that help us? We'd have to play that game at some stage before the end of the competition anyway!
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 09, 2024, 01:37:59 PM
Just been announced on SKY that if we get to the final, we get 9,000 tickets - it will be interesting to see what sales criteria will be for the final (if we get there)
9,000 from 32,500 capacity. 18,000 to clubs' fans, the remaining 14,500 seems excessive but no surprise for UEFA sponsors.
Post by: AV82EC on April 09, 2024, 02:14:42 PM
It would be all European aways and so on down through for a couple of thousand. Then all European home games season ticket holders perhaps in a ballot of the 7000ish left? Stupid allocation, but we've known it will be that for a while. We'll take 20,000 over to Athens anyway.
I reckon there have been about 2,500 to 3,000 who’ve been to a European away so they’ll all get one, then it’ll be the usual STHs who’ve attended all the European home ties in a ballot for the remaining 6-6.5k.
If you haven’t been to a Euro away I’d strongly recommend the semi away leg if we get there as it gets you an away on your reference which virtually guarantees a final ticket. I suppose it depends if you can afford it.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 09, 2024, 02:17:48 PM
Just been announced on SKY that if we get to the final, we get 9,000 tickets - it will be interesting to see what sales criteria will be for the final (if we get there)
9,000 from 32,500 capacity. 18,000 to clubs' fans, the remaining 14,500 seems excessive but no surprise for UEFA sponsors.
Surprised it's that many, thought we'd get fewer tickets than that.
Post by: AV82EC on April 09, 2024, 02:19:55 PM
Just been announced on SKY that if we get to the final, we get 9,000 tickets - it will be interesting to see what sales criteria will be for the final (if we get there)
9,000 from 32,500 capacity. 18,000 to clubs' fans, the remaining 14,500 seems excessive but no surprise for UEFA sponsors.
Surprised it's that many, thought we'd get fewer tickets than that.
Earlier indication I read were about 7.5-8k so this is actually a pleasant surprise!!
Post by: AV82EC on April 09, 2024, 03:03:22 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 09, 2024, 05:37:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 09, 2024, 06:22:09 PM
I’ve applied on the UEFA website but I hope to get one from our allocation. Should we get there of course.
Have I ever told you what a swell guy you are, and how much I love your posts?
Post by: Holte L2 on April 09, 2024, 07:39:56 PM
I’ve applied on the UEFA website but I hope to get one from our allocation. Should we get there of course.
I've applied as well. But have done 3 European Aways. Lille will be the 4th. I've applied for a ticket regardless of Villa making the final because we've booked a family holiday to Athens for the week with the kids.
Post by: olaftab on April 09, 2024, 07:56:00 PM
Yes exactly and Lille also have to play their games in the season as scheduled. Al that’s being done is that teams playing on Thursday can play their League game a day earlier or later. Their domestic games don’t just disappear.The French league really are helping lille no games for them inbetween both games while we have to go to arsenal sunday. Couls you evee see PL doing that for a english side? No chanceWell how exactly would that help us? We'd have to play that game at some stage before the end of the competition anyway!
Post by: Dave P on April 09, 2024, 09:14:29 PM
I’ve applied on the UEFA website but I hope to get one from our allocation. Should we get there of course.
Have I ever told you what a swell guy you are, and how much I love your posts?
I have previous good luck on the uefa website as I was lucky enough to get tickets for the final of euro 2020 (2021) at Wembley.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 09, 2024, 09:18:10 PM
I’ve applied on the UEFA website but I hope to get one from our allocation. Should we get there of course.
Have I ever told you what a swell guy you are, and how much I love your posts?
I have previous good luck on the uefa website as I was lucky enough to get tickets for the final of euro 2020 (2021) at Wembley.
Good to know, I'll up the flattery. :)
Post by: AV82EC on April 09, 2024, 09:34:11 PM
I’ve applied on the UEFA website but I hope to get one from our allocation. Should we get there of course.
Have I ever told you what a swell guy you are, and how much I love your posts?
I have previous good luck on the uefa website as I was lucky enough to get tickets for the final of euro 2020 (2021) at Wembley.
Good to know, I'll up the flattery. :)
Is there any reason you’re not applying yourself BV?
Post by: algy on April 09, 2024, 09:35:45 PM
Not sure if it’s been mentioned but the ballot applications for Final tickets on UEFAs ticket portal opened today, apply away.Thanks - applied that way. Although if we get there, I'm going regardless.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 09, 2024, 09:41:48 PM
Is there any reason you’re not applying yourself BV?
I will, just waiting to see how get on Thursday, and talk to a couple of other people first.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 09, 2024, 09:50:45 PM
Yes exactly and Lille also have to play their games in the season as scheduled. Al that’s being done is that teams playing on Thursday can play their League game a day earlier or later. Their domestic games don’t just disappear.The French league really are helping lille no games for them inbetween both games while we have to go to arsenal sunday. Couls you evee see PL doing that for a english side? No chanceWell how exactly would that help us? We'd have to play that game at some stage before the end of the competition anyway!
Only the extra days rest for a depleted squad. Barring that nothing else...
Post by: Holte L2 on April 10, 2024, 04:33:44 AM
I’ve applied on the UEFA website but I hope to get one from our allocation. Should we get there of course.
Have I ever told you what a swell guy you are, and how much I love your posts?
I have previous good luck on the uefa website as I was lucky enough to get tickets for the final of euro 2020 (2021) at Wembley.
Snap twice
I secured tickets for the 2015 UEFA Cup Final and tickets for 2016 Euros Semi Final - Germany v France in Marseille via the UEFA Portal.
Post by: DeKuip on April 10, 2024, 09:25:45 AM
The capacity for the final is 27,100 and 21,000 tickets go to the two clubs, 9,000 distributed by each club and 1,500 each via the UEFA ballot. So the corporate/sponsor number will be 6,100 - of which you’d expect a lot to end up in the hands of Villa fans.Just been announced on SKY that if we get to the final, we get 9,000 tickets - it will be interesting to see what sales criteria will be for the final (if we get there)
9,000 from 32,500 capacity. 18,000 to clubs' fans, the remaining 14,500 seems excessive but no surprise for UEFA sponsors.
But we’ve got two more very difficult rounds to get through first and so far we’ve only looked like potential finalists in two or three of the 10 games played.
Post by: Dave on April 10, 2024, 09:38:49 AM
But we’ve got two more very difficult rounds to get through first and so far we’ve only looked like potential finalists in two or three of the 10 games played.
That's the same for the others as well though. Fiorentina have only won one of their ten matches by more than one goal for example. Fenerbache lost 6-1 to Nordsjælland.
Post by: AV82EC on April 10, 2024, 09:53:45 AM
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Post by: Demitri_C on April 10, 2024, 01:05:37 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2024, 01:53:38 AM
2024 UEFA Europa Conference League final
The 2024 UEFA Europa Conference League final will be played at AEK Arena in Athens, Greece on Wednesday 29 May at 21:00 CEST (22:00 local time).
A total of 21,000 tickets out of 27,100 are available directly for fans and the general public to purchase. The two teams that reach the final will receive 9,000 tickets each, while the remaining tickets are being offered for sale to fans worldwide via UEFA.com/tickets. Each successful applicant will be able to purchase up to four tickets in the allocated price category.
Ticket prices:
Fans First (reserved for fans of the teams): €25
Category 3: €45
Category 2: €85
Category 1: €125
Accessibility tickets for disabled spectators cost €25. All tickets are priced at the Fans First rate and come with one complimentary companion ticket.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 11, 2024, 10:33:17 AM
Post by: Drummond on April 11, 2024, 10:39:59 AM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2024, 10:43:22 AM
Post by: Risso on April 11, 2024, 10:59:59 AM
I still find it really odd that they choose a venue with only 27000 seats for a final.
It's UEFA, they don't do anything sensible. Like when they chose that one for the 2019 final (Arsenal against Chelsea) about as far away as it was possible to get from any teams likely to win it, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 11, 2024, 11:26:34 AM
I still find it really odd that they choose a venue with only 27000 seats for a final.
They giving it to countries that dont really host finals. Cant remember last major final that was in greece. Now the distribution of the tickets thats a completely separate conversation...
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2024, 11:30:48 AM
Post by: eamonn on April 11, 2024, 11:37:02 AM
I still find it really odd that they choose a venue with only 27000 seats for a final.
Like Rotterdam in '82, why must we play our finals in tin-pot stadiums?
Post by: olaftab on April 11, 2024, 05:46:39 PM
I still find it really odd that they choose a venue with only 27000 seats for a final.Not odd at all. Greece FA is part of UEFA, Athens is a major city, Greek football is significant at European level so it’s right that a final should be staged there. It’s a pity that they don’t have a stadium with larger capacity. However some years ago there was UEFA cup final staged at Villa park and two clubs involved did not sell their allocation.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2024, 05:49:54 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 11, 2024, 06:10:51 PM
I still find it really odd that they choose a venue with only 27000 seats for a final.
Not odd at all. Greece FA is part of UEFA, Athens is a major city, Greek football is significant at European level so it’s right that a final should be staged there. It’s a pity that they don’t have a stadium with larger capacity. However some years ago there was UEFA cup final staged at Villa park and two clubs involved did not sell their allocation.
Holds 32,500 and is only 18 months old so not tinpot in that regard, even if its capacity is only half that of SHA's new stadium.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 11, 2024, 07:01:48 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 11, 2024, 10:55:56 PM
Post by: Holte L2 on April 12, 2024, 10:08:03 AM
Post by: nick harper on April 12, 2024, 10:22:40 AM
Having never been to Lille, please can anyone provide some recommendations for nice city centre pints in the day time?
Just head for the main square. It’s a beautiful and compact city and well worth spending a few hours wandering around.
Post by: eamonn on April 12, 2024, 03:22:56 PM
Next week's game is on Virgin Media 2 here in Ireland.
With...who? Dicky Dunne and Brian Kerr giving their half-researched clichéd wisdom on how we should have played? Feck off, the pair of yis.
Post by: CorkVilla on April 12, 2024, 03:29:09 PM
Having never been to Lille, please can anyone provide some recommendations for nice city centre pints in the day time?
I was there for the Ireland - Italy game in Euro 2016. Although regarded as one of the less attractive French cities I thought it was really nice.
Just head for the main square. It’s a beautiful and compact city and well worth spending a few hours wandering around.
Post by: Ads on April 12, 2024, 06:01:33 PM
Post by: shipscat on April 12, 2024, 06:48:34 PM
Collection point for tickets is Palais de la Bourse, 40 place du theatre.
Been emailed a voucher for Lille away from the club this afternoon, with a barcode within. Assuming this will hopefully speed up the collection process.
Post by: AV82EC on April 12, 2024, 06:49:42 PM
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Post by: Somniloquism on April 12, 2024, 10:14:28 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 13, 2024, 07:51:50 AM
Post by: adrenachrome on April 13, 2024, 08:00:25 AM
Not sure how many are going on Eurostar or have done it before but make sure you get there early, whilst St Pancras is an architectural beauty the cramped facilities for Passport control are a fucking joke and take bloody ages, when they say check in closes an hour before they mean it.
Good advice, based on recent experience.
Post by: AV82EC on April 13, 2024, 12:41:04 PM
Not sure how many are going on Eurostar or have done it before but make sure you get there early, whilst St Pancras is an architectural beauty the cramped facilities for Passport control are a fucking joke and take bloody ages, when they say check in closes an hour before they mean it.
Good advice, based on recent experience.
Yep I really did cut it fine the last time I went through and at one point the queue was moving so slowly I thought I’d miss my train. I’ve allowed three hours from arriving at Euston to train leaving St Pancras so hopefully me and AV82EC Junior can partake of some alcoholic refreshments.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 16, 2024, 12:35:40 PM
I'm keep debating whether to book something at risk before the price goes up and limited availability after the semi.....
As much as I am optimistic about us getting through, I still keep putting off booking anything
Post by: rjp on April 17, 2024, 09:56:27 AM
https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP (https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP)
Post by: Lsvilla on April 17, 2024, 10:10:30 AM
Panicking now. Should be at St Pancras by 1.15 today to catch the 15.04 with Passport Control closing at 14.04. Will I be okay ?Not sure how many are going on Eurostar or have done it before but make sure you get there early, whilst St Pancras is an architectural beauty the cramped facilities for Passport control are a fucking joke and take bloody ages, when they say check in closes an hour before they mean it.
Good advice, based on recent experience.
Post by: Risso on April 17, 2024, 10:22:05 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on April 17, 2024, 10:24:22 AM
Yeah you should be fine. I use St Pancras several times a month and the queues usually go down quite quickly, and the afternoon trains are normally less crowded than the early ones.Thanks.
Post by: PeterWithe on April 17, 2024, 11:27:11 AM
A mate sent this Lille guide from an egg chaser. It has some useful info.
https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP (https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP)
Agincourt is rather more distant than 'a little over an hour' from Lille isn't it? Isn't it closer to the border with Germany?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2024, 12:00:28 PM
A mate sent this Lille guide from an egg chaser. It has some useful info.
https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP (https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP)
Agincourt is rather more distant than 'a little over an hour' from Lille isn't it?
Either way, let's hope for a similar outcome.
Post by: Clampy on April 17, 2024, 12:33:38 PM
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Post by: rjp on April 17, 2024, 03:42:04 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 17, 2024, 04:53:23 PM
Post by: Risso on April 17, 2024, 05:22:21 PM
Fuck me the prices at Searcys Champagne Bar are pricey. Wish we’d gone in the Renaissance at least we’d have been warm!!
Yes all the bars in St Pancras will rinse you of £100 inside a few minutes. The Ticket Office bar at the end of the upstairs platform is nice but a double G&T will set you back £20. You're better venturing outside a a couple of hundred metres.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 17, 2024, 05:22:51 PM
A mate sent this Lille guide from an egg chaser. It has some useful info.
https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP (https://lilleanglais.wordpress.com/?mibextid=K35XfP)
Agincourt is rather more distant than 'a little over an hour' from Lille isn't it?
Either way, let's hope for a similar outcome.
I knew it was a mistake to let Archer go.
Post by: AV82EC on April 17, 2024, 05:39:59 PM
Fuck me the prices at Searcys Champagne Bar are pricey. Wish we’d gone in the Renaissance at least we’d have been warm!!
Yes all the bars in St Pancras will rinse you of £100 inside a few minutes. The Ticket Office bar at the end of the upstairs platform is nice but a double G&T will set you back £20. You're better venturing outside a a couple of hundred metres.
Too late we’ve ordered. Hey ho.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 17, 2024, 05:50:06 PM
I cannot have been alone in my frustrations with uefa.com and will there be an option to buy through the club should we get to the final?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2024, 06:08:55 PM
I had been trying to register for the ticket lottery on uefa.com, but kept failing due to the site thinking I was a bot and blocking me with no ability to appeal. When I was able to get past this, it would tell me that I was already registered and I'd go into a create/change password/tear my hair out loop. Anyway, the application window has closed now and I haven't been entered into the lottery (or ended up in a home). My questions are:
I cannot have been alone in my frustrations with uefa.com and will there be an option to buy through the club should we get to the final?
I didn't have any issues initially but then got a similar 'Blocked' message when I went back to it (perhaps this was down to me leaving the page open for a few days). Anyway, I opened it in another browser, 'solved' the puzzle, and was it was fine in both browsers after that. Registering with UEFA and applying couldn't have been more straightforward.
I believe the club will get 9,000 tickets for the final, but I imagine they'll be snaffled up by those those who have done the European away trips, and STHs.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 17, 2024, 06:34:01 PM
I had been trying to register for the ticket lottery on uefa.com, but kept failing due to the site thinking I was a bot and blocking me with no ability to appeal. When I was able to get past this, it would tell me that I was already registered and I'd go into a create/change password/tear my hair out loop. Anyway, the application window has closed now and I haven't been entered into the lottery (or ended up in a home). My questions are:
I cannot have been alone in my frustrations with uefa.com and will there be an option to buy through the club should we get to the final?
I didn't have any issues initially but then got a similar 'Blocked' message when I went back to it (perhaps this was down to me leaving the page open for a few days). Anyway, I opened it in another browser, 'solved' the puzzle, and was it was fine in both browsers after that. Registering with UEFA and applying couldn't have been more straightforward.
I believe the club will get 9,000 tickets for the final, but I imagine they'll be snaffled up by those those who have done the European away trips, and STHs.
I'm assuming away will be 2500-3k tops. Then STH with Euro homes.
There will also be the tourist packages costing a few thousand as well.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 17, 2024, 06:56:50 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 17, 2024, 07:02:17 PM
I might get a look in as a member, with any luck. 🤞
Without wishing to piss on anyone’s chips I very much doubt that. My sons in a similar position he’s a member been to all the home European fixtures but his chances I’d say are pretty much nil.
Post by: eamonn on April 17, 2024, 07:04:24 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 17, 2024, 07:04:56 PM
Yeah was queue-tastic. I think its more drink in the square in Lille speaking to Evertonians. Cheap cans ahoy.
When did Everton play Lille?!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2024, 07:07:47 PM
I believe the club will get 9,000 tickets for the final, but I imagine they'll be snaffled up by those those who have done the European away trips, and STHs.
I'm assuming away will be 2500-3k tops. Then STH with Euro homes.
There will also be the tourist packages costing a few thousand as well.
Maybe a few to go into a draw for the overseas Lions clubs as well.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2024, 07:08:42 PM
I might get a look in as a member, with any luck. 🤞
Without wishing to piss on anyone’s chips I very much doubt that. My sons in a similar position he’s a member been to all the home European fixtures but his chances I’d say are pretty much nil.
I didn't want to say, but that was my thought too.
Post by: Holte L2 on April 17, 2024, 07:23:52 PM
Post by: Holte L2 on April 17, 2024, 07:26:34 PM
Has many people got flights booked for the final already?
I'm keep debating whether to book something at risk before the price goes up and limited availability after the semi.....
As much as I am optimistic about us getting through, I still keep putting off booking anything
I've booked Monday- Thursday in Athens with the wife and kids. Our flights were £216 each
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2024, 07:28:59 PM
Must have been those Irish IP addresses they objected ta, bunch o'racist basterds.
More likely practical reasons, there's probably only so much beer you can get into Athens in one week.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 17, 2024, 08:21:34 PM
Has many people got flights booked for the final already?
I'm keep debating whether to book something at risk before the price goes up and limited availability after the semi.....
As much as I am optimistic about us getting through, I still keep putting off booking anything
I've booked Monday- Thursday in Athens with the wife and kids. Our flights were £216 each
Nice one, I’ve had a hotel booked since August, but just held off on the flights, probably book them if we progress tomorrow
Not much chance of a ticket being a member, but these times don’t come around that often, so definitely worth making the effort to be there
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 17, 2024, 09:00:51 PM
I think it was because my work laptop automatically logs on to the VPN and the stupid site thought I was in the US of A.Must have been those Irish IP addresses they objected ta, bunch o'racist basterds.
More likely practical reasons, there's probably only so much beer you can get into Athens in one week.
I have a hotel reserved for an age now. Maybe I should just go and pretend I have tickets.
Post by: shipscat on April 18, 2024, 08:21:34 AM
Post by: olaftab on April 18, 2024, 08:44:38 AM
Post by: AV82EC on April 18, 2024, 09:18:28 AM
My journey has started. On 8.36 from New Street to Euston. Target is to arrive at St Pancras at 11:00 for the 13:01 train.
10 minute walk to the ticket pick up olaftab loads of time <winky thing>
Post by: Dave Javu on April 18, 2024, 09:32:37 AM
Post by: AV82EC on April 18, 2024, 09:47:13 AM
They were much stricter about checking IDs when collecting tickets compared to Amsterdam.
I sauntered down to look at the queue and decided to come back later. I’d question why as surely your Passport and Ticket voucher is more than enough. Do they suspect some people of trying to play the system?
Post by: PeterWithe on April 18, 2024, 09:54:35 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 18, 2024, 09:58:40 AM
Out of interest, what do they want to see in addition to passport and voucher?
The receipts from the champagne bar.
Post by: olaftab on April 18, 2024, 10:11:25 AM
15.26 arrival, what can go wrong😩My journey has started. On 8.36 from New Street to Euston. Target is to arrive at St Pancras at 11:00 for the 13:01 train.
10 minute walk to the ticket pick up olaftab loads of time <winky thing>
I have no doubt as I approach Grand Place you will be standing at the end of Rue Faidherbe with a pointer telling me where to go😊
Post by: LeeS on April 18, 2024, 10:48:14 AM
Post by: AV82EC on April 18, 2024, 10:54:31 AM
Out of interest, what do they want to see in addition to passport and voucher?
The receipts from the champagne bar.
👋🏻👋🏻
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on April 18, 2024, 02:13:45 PM
I would be far too superstitious to book anything in advance. If we lose I am blaming you lot for being presumptuous.I have to be organised - my time is not my own! Anyway, best of luck to all those France-bound!
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 18, 2024, 10:15:28 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on April 18, 2024, 10:39:09 PM
Got to fancy Fiorentina will see off Bruges in the semis.
Gifted easiest route to final
Post by: Drummond on April 18, 2024, 10:45:43 PM
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Post by: Drummond on April 18, 2024, 11:16:28 PM
How is it decided who is home or away in the 1st leg of the semi final?
The draw. We're away second leg.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 18, 2024, 11:16:36 PM
How is it decided who is home or away in the 1st leg of the semi final?
When they drew it, it was decided then. We came out first ball in the quarters and semis draws.
Post by: Dave on April 18, 2024, 11:17:05 PM
How is it decided who is home or away in the 1st leg of the semi final?
Was decided at the draw for quarters. Home leg May 2nd, away leg May 9th.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 18, 2024, 11:22:35 PM
Happy enough with that, although we’ve made pretty heavy weather of some games in this competition so it’d be nice if we could make it a bit easier on ourselves.
None of it is easy, though. Be that the relentless slog to finish towards the top of the league, or to battle our way to European glory. It's all hard won, and it only gets harder, and that makes doing it even better.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 18, 2024, 11:22:43 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 18, 2024, 11:28:37 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on April 19, 2024, 01:13:05 AM
It would be nice if we could build up a comfortable lead in the first leg this time. Would rather not go through another penalty shootout in the semi.
Yep, think there is a lesson to be learnt from the QF. If we can get a lead in the first leg, don't switch off and really try and get a significant advantage to take away from home in the second leg.
I cam imagine the officiating in the second leg in Athens will be atrocious and will make that clown tonight look competent, so need to try and get a big advantage at home.
Post by: Richard on April 19, 2024, 07:49:18 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on April 19, 2024, 07:56:31 AM
Happy enough with that, although we’ve made pretty heavy weather of some games in this competition so it’d be nice if we could make it a bit easier on ourselves.
None of it is easy, though. Be that the relentless slog to finish towards the top of the league, or to battle our way to European glory. It's all hard won, and it only gets harder, and that makes doing it even better.
Indeed - if it was easy it wouldn't be worth doing
Post by: Dave on April 19, 2024, 08:09:03 AM
Daniel Podence on loan from Wolves plays for Olympiacos. Him and Jovatic the only 2 I've heard of in their team.
Couple of others, Iborra had a couple of years in Leicester's midfield (£15m) when they were doing well. Then had a couple of years with Unai at Villareal.
Omar Richards was the guy that Bayern picked up from Reading, he won the double with them then they flogged him to Forest that summer they bought everyone. Now on loan in Greece (the Forest owner also owns Olympiacos)
They've also got (along with Podence) about four other Portuguese next-big-things-that-weren't. Players that left Portugal for stupid money too young and it turned that they weren't actually Cristiano Ronaldo.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 19, 2024, 08:10:56 AM
Daniel Podence on loan from Wolves plays for Olympiacos. Him and Jovatic the only 2 I've heard of in their team.
Their defence is really poor. Nowhere near as solid as lilles.
They are good at home - but if you think lilles fans are hostile olympiakos are even worse. We need a healthy lead 1st leg as this is huge for greece a greek team getting to final in athens.
Two players are banned for them 1st. Masouras who is a pretty decent player is banned and so is a young cb richardos-ntoi
Post by: Richard E on April 19, 2024, 08:24:55 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on April 19, 2024, 08:27:30 AM
Daniel Podence on loan from Wolves plays for Olympiacos. Him and Jovatic the only 2 I've heard of in their team.
Their defence is really poor. Nowhere near as solid as lilles.
They are good at home - but if you think lilles fans are hostile olympiakos are even worse. We need a healthy lead 1st leg as this is huge for greece a greek team getting to final in athens.
Two players are banned for them 1st. Masouras who is a pretty decent player is banned and so is a young cb richardos-ntoi
Spoke to a couple of mates from when I was working on Kos over 20 years ago. Asked them about Olympiakos, and their replies ranged from "wankers ' to 'they're fucking shit'.
I'll take it all with a pinch of salt as these lads are AEK and Panathinaikos.
This one just came through, too. AEK fan:
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Post by: dave.woodhall on April 19, 2024, 08:29:54 AM
Daniel Podence on loan from Wolves plays for Olympiacos. Him and Jovatic the only 2 I've heard of in their team.
Couple of others, Iborra had a couple of years in Leicester's midfield (£15m) when they were doing well. Then had a couple of years with Unai at Villareal.
Omar Richards was the guy that Bayern picked up from Reading, he won the double with them then they flogged him to Forest that summer they bought everyone. Now on loan in Greece (the Forest owner also owns Olympiacos)
They've also got (along with Podence) about four other Portuguese next-big-things-that-weren't. Players that left Portugal for stupid money too young and it turned that they weren't actually Cristiano Ronaldo.
Never mind Wolves, what about Olympiacos?
Post by: Dave on April 19, 2024, 08:40:57 AM
Post by: darren woolley on April 19, 2024, 09:01:14 AM
Post by: AV84 on April 19, 2024, 09:19:47 AM
Post by: olaftab on April 19, 2024, 09:42:59 AM
Yup. Last night looking down through the horrible netting momentarily I felt sorry for our players having just come through 120+ minutes and pens next but then my mind went to night before with Man city and Real players and countless other times we have seen big teams in Europe having to do the same. So I thought this is what it’s about, getting stronger and mentally tougher to deal with absolute jeopardy. This is what makes good clubs great. Bring it on.Happy enough with that, although we’ve made pretty heavy weather of some games in this competition so it’d be nice if we could make it a bit easier on ourselves.
None of it is easy, though. Be that the relentless slog to finish towards the top of the league, or to battle our way to European glory. It's all hard won, and it only gets harder, and that makes doing it even better.
Post by: Rigadon on April 19, 2024, 09:46:58 AM
Yup. Last night looking down through the horrible netting momentarily I felt sorry for our players having just come through 120+ minutes and pens next but then my mind went to night before with Man city and Real players and countless other times we have seen big teams in Europe having to do the same. So I thought this is what it’s about, getting stronger and mentally tougher to deal with absolute jeopardy. This is what makes good clubs great. Bring it on.Happy enough with that, although we’ve made pretty heavy weather of some games in this competition so it’d be nice if we could make it a bit easier on ourselves.
None of it is easy, though. Be that the relentless slog to finish towards the top of the league, or to battle our way to European glory. It's all hard won, and it only gets harder, and that makes doing it even better.
Great post that I totally agree with. The experience of coming through that tie will make give this squad a new dimension.
Post by: olaftab on April 19, 2024, 09:48:28 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on April 19, 2024, 10:53:21 AM
Post by: olaftab on April 19, 2024, 11:39:23 AM
As I understand it we should get about 1600 tickets. If I've done Warsaw Ajax and Lille is that likely to be enough to get me a ticket do we think ?You’ll be fine probably in the second tier.
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 19, 2024, 11:44:15 AM
Is this one of those occasions where they'll be playing in their home stadium for a final so that will motivate them but I look at their squad and it's not really that good, Fenerbache would've been a much trickier test.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 19, 2024, 11:46:22 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on April 19, 2024, 11:48:08 AM
Thanks. That's how I saw it. Time to start looking at travel options then !As I understand it we should get about 1600 tickets. If I've done Warsaw Ajax and Lille is that likely to be enough to get me a ticket do we think ?You’ll be fine probably in the second tier.
Post by: Ads on April 19, 2024, 11:49:14 AM
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 19, 2024, 12:01:50 PM
Home city, not home stadium for the final as it is AEK's isn't it?
Ah thanks. Well potentially winning this in their rivals backyard would be motivation enough. 500 seat difference between the two venues aswell. Bit surprised Greece doesn't have any 40k + stadiums for its club sides.
Post by: olaftab on April 19, 2024, 02:33:04 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 19, 2024, 02:51:39 PM
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Post by: Richard E on April 19, 2024, 02:55:56 PM
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 19, 2024, 03:02:23 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 19, 2024, 03:10:07 PM
Has anyone seen their fixture list? They’ve got to play five games in something like 14 days including us I think.
The greeks are in the title tournament stage of their season at the moment. They have it listed that they are playing matches the day before our two legs, so I assume they will be moved but not sure how much leeway they will get.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 19, 2024, 04:20:17 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on April 19, 2024, 04:23:18 PM
Is that operated by the Party’s Junior Anti-Sex League?
Sponsored by the two minute hate.
Post by: martyn ellis on April 19, 2024, 05:43:49 PM
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 19, 2024, 10:21:04 PM
I'm in the Scilly Isles for the second leg. Does anyone know if there is likely to be any pub that may have sport on?
They don't have TVs or the internet there yet.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 19, 2024, 10:50:18 PM
I'm in the Scilly Isles for the second leg. Does anyone know if there is likely to be any pub that may have sport on?
They don't have TVs or the internet there yet.
And they only use Morse Code or a semaphore to communicate results when the 'Big Six' are playing.
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 19, 2024, 11:11:47 PM
Was sat with Lille fans just to the right of the away end, though we were pretty discreet and didn’t wear Villa colours. The locals were fine, though some got salty after the game when we were cavorting about, which is understandable. Unless you were there it’s difficult to convey how much they absolutely detest Martinez.
Their support was loud and orchestrated but to me not intimidating. Chatting to a few near us and I think the game attracted a few day trippers, as one bloke was saying it was great to chat to away fans like us and that’s why rugby is better, and another was showing me videos of Marseille ultras and saying how poor Lille fans are. A couple of blokes came over to congratulate me after and it turned out they were Lens fans, Lille’s nearest and dearest. We got quite a few fuck offs and English bastard type insults on the tube but it was never threatening, just post match pissed off ness. Those post match beers in the bar for a few hours were most lovely, the weird collection of shots we did much less so.
A late night, a short sleep, 8.35 Eurostar, which was full of Villa fans, and I was in work by 9.45. A long day, made longer by getting home and realising I’d left my backpack in the office so had to do the return journey to work to pick it up ( it had my phone charger and I need it to go home tomorrow for Bournemouth) and I’m fucked now. Happy, but fucked.
Post by: Steve67 on April 19, 2024, 11:12:04 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on April 20, 2024, 07:32:28 AM
How are Olympiacos doing this season? Any decent players?
They are not doing great for their standards- 4th in league 6 points off top with game in hand on aek athens who are top. Tbh this isnt a great olympiakos team compared to ones over the years. They have one of their better players banned for the 1st leg.
This teams nowhere near as good as lille is. However let me tell you this cups MASSIVE for them as final is in athens. They rarely host any finals so to be in semis at this stage they will fancy their chances with 2nd leg in greece.
If you think lille crowd was loud they even worse and very hostile. Unfortunately we do have a hooligan problem over there but one thing that reassures me is that there was no issues in the home game when fenebache went there. With the hostile relationship between the countries it could have been bad but there was no incidents. I think villa fans will be fine as long as they behave themselves and show respect to the city and people.
Post by: coreyfeldman on April 20, 2024, 10:07:38 AM
How are Olympiacos doing this season? Any decent players?
They are not doing great for their standards- 4th in league 6 points off top with game in hand on aek athens who are top. Tbh this isnt a great olympiakos team compared to ones over the years. They have one of their better players banned for the 1st leg.
This teams nowhere near as good as lille is. However let me tell you this cups MASSIVE for them as final is in athens. They rarely host any finals so to be in semis at this stage they will fancy their chances with 2nd leg in greece.
If you think lille crowd was loud they even worse and very hostile. Unfortunately we do have a hooligan problem over there but one thing that reassures me is that there was no issues in the home game when fenebache went there. With the hostile relationship between the countries it could have been bad but there was no incidents. I think villa fans will be fine as long as they behave themselves and show respect to the city and people.
Having lived there and spent a lot of time there and gone to a fair few games I'd be very wary in Athens because if the ultras decide they want a fight no amount of respect is going to matter. Been deaths there recently, including before or after a European game with AEK this season.
There's no away fans in the league due to violence so policing for away games can be all over the shop as there's less protocol, and the police there are terrifying. Not a place to get arrested.
On the flip side its probably the best city in Europe imo. Villa fans can go to the Athens sports bar, that's where the Athens lions meet to watch games and who sponsored the villa 7 a side team I played for
Post by: Demitri_C on April 20, 2024, 10:26:09 AM
How are Olympiacos doing this season? Any decent players?
They are not doing great for their standards- 4th in league 6 points off top with game in hand on aek athens who are top. Tbh this isnt a great olympiakos team compared to ones over the years. They have one of their better players banned for the 1st leg.
This teams nowhere near as good as lille is. However let me tell you this cups MASSIVE for them as final is in athens. They rarely host any finals so to be in semis at this stage they will fancy their chances with 2nd leg in greece.
If you think lille crowd was loud they even worse and very hostile. Unfortunately we do have a hooligan problem over there but one thing that reassures me is that there was no issues in the home game when fenebache went there. With the hostile relationship between the countries it could have been bad but there was no incidents. I think villa fans will be fine as long as they behave themselves and show respect to the city and people.
Having lived there and spent a lot of time there and gone to a fair few games I'd be very wary in Athens because if the ultras decide they want a fight no amount of respect is going to matter. Been deaths there recently, including before or after a European game with AEK this season.
There's no away fans in the league due to violence so policing for away games can be all over the shop as there's less protocol, and the police there are terrifying. Not a place to get arrested.
On the flip side its probably the best city in Europe imo. Villa fans can go to the Athens sports bar, that's where the Athens lions meet to watch games and who sponsored the villa 7 a side team I played for
But it tends to be against other greek clubs fans. The big one olympiakos vs panithinikos awful if you are the away fan. Dont think ive seen attacks against international fans in CL or europa though. As long as you are not going there antagonising them i think villa fans will be fine.
This is first time ive seen villa play a greek team in my lifetime so im excited for this one. Gonna be quite a atmosphere i think in both games!
Post by: Baldy on April 20, 2024, 10:33:45 AM
I bet he will be going through the filing cabinet for an updated 'dossier' on Aston Villa, our strengths and weaknesses etc to be relayed to the Olympiacos manager.
Crucial we take a comfortable lead into the away game. Their home fans can bring 'passion' to a new level and need to be tempered!!
Post by: simboy on April 20, 2024, 10:35:55 AM
That was quite a trip, even though I was only gone for 24 hours.
Was sat with Lille fans just to the right of the away end, though we were pretty discreet and didn’t wear Villa colours. The locals were fine, though some got salty after the game when we were cavorting about, which is understandable. Unless you were there it’s difficult to convey how much they absolutely detest Martinez.
Their support was loud and orchestrated but to me not intimidating. Chatting to a few near us and I think the game attracted a few day trippers, as one bloke was saying it was great to chat to away fans like us and that’s why rugby is better, and another was showing me videos of Marseille ultras and saying how poor Lille fans are. A couple of blokes came over to congratulate me after and it turned out they were Lens fans, Lille’s nearest and dearest. We got quite a few fuck offs and English bastard type insults on the tube but it was never threatening, just post match pissed off ness. Those post match beers in the bar for a few hours were most lovely, the weird collection of shots we did much less so.
A late night, a short sleep, 8.35 Eurostar, which was full of Villa fans, and I was in work by 9.45. A long day, made longer by getting home and realising I’d left my backpack in the office so had to do the return journey to work to pick it up ( it had my phone charger and I need it to go home tomorrow for Bournemouth) and I’m fucked now. Happy, but fucked.
The only potential trouble we saw was on the metro going away from the game. A few of their lads jumped the barriers at one stop and tried to steam the metro. Didn’t get in. Our taxi driver on the way to the ground was a big Lille fan and told us to stay out of one particular bar after the game. Overall a fun trip.
Post by: AV84 on April 20, 2024, 10:36:29 AM
Post by: coreyfeldman on April 20, 2024, 10:53:56 AM
Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Yep
Post by: Demitri_C on April 20, 2024, 10:59:42 AM
Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Are you referring to the aek athens fan that was stabbed to death when hooded zagreb fans went to the stadium with bats and knives?
Post by: AV84 on April 20, 2024, 11:09:54 AM
Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Are you referring to the aek athens fan that was stabbed to death when hooded zagreb fans went to the stadium with bats and knives?
Was there more than one fan killed before a qualifier against Zagreb this season?
Post by: coreyfeldman on April 20, 2024, 11:10:40 AM
Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Are you referring to the aek athens fan that was stabbed to death when hooded zagreb fans went to the stadium with bats and knives?
yes and the aek fans arrived with pillows and plushies.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on April 20, 2024, 11:44:32 AM
I love the Villa as we all do, our love for the club never falters and never will, but I haven’t loved a Villa team like this one for many years.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 20, 2024, 11:46:50 AM
Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Are you referring to the aek athens fan that was stabbed to death when hooded zagreb fans went to the stadium with bats and knives?
yes and the aek fans arrived with pillows and plushies.
I didnt say they were not armed did i? The incident was hooliganism from both sides with one death a greek person not just the olympiakos side corey
Its not like villa fans are going to be coming with weapons wanting a fight is it? Villa fans will just walk away we rarely get involved in scuffles like this if goaded by home fans
Post by: Demitri_C on April 20, 2024, 11:50:13 AM
Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Are you referring to the aek athens fan that was stabbed to death when hooded zagreb fans went to the stadium with bats and knives?
Was there more than one fan killed before a qualifier against Zagreb this season?
According to this only 13 fans have died since 1983.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1226806/the-chronology-of-deadly-fan-violence-in-greece/
Post by: Lsvilla on April 20, 2024, 12:05:40 PM
Post by: Baldy on April 20, 2024, 12:25:53 PM
'Holding unparalleled significance as the biggest holy celebration for Greeks, Easter surpasses even Christmas in terms of religious importance and cultural fervour.'
If you are going to away match, book flights, accommodation asap as it is a very busy period.
Post by: olaftab on April 20, 2024, 12:39:00 PM
Easter is celebrated in Greece on the 5th May this year, right between both matches:Jesus Christ😡 I am very crossed about that.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 20, 2024, 12:44:20 PM
Easter is celebrated in Greece on the 5th May this year, right between both matches:
Seems unorthodox.
Post by: Baldy on April 20, 2024, 12:49:19 PM
Easter is celebrated in Greece on the 5th May this year, right between both matches:Jesus Christ😡 I am very crossed about that.
Don't be, Villa will rise to the occasion. Nailed on.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 20, 2024, 01:07:52 PM
Post by: Baldy on April 20, 2024, 01:30:03 PM
Easter is celebrated in Greece on the 5th May this year, right between both matches:
Seems unorthodox.
Brilliant :)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 20, 2024, 01:33:03 PM
Post by: Clampy on April 20, 2024, 01:44:58 PM
Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 20, 2024, 01:47:22 PM
Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
Goughy will be doing one.
Post by: Clampy on April 20, 2024, 01:50:53 PM
Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
Goughy will be doing one.
Forgot about him. He will as well.
Post by: Lsvilla on April 20, 2024, 01:53:24 PM
I meant to / from Athens as the ground is actually in Piraeus.Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
Goughy will be doing one.
Forgot about him. He will as well.
Post by: Clampy on April 20, 2024, 01:55:36 PM
I meant to / from Athens as the ground is actually in Piraeus.Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
Goughy will be doing one.
Forgot about him. He will as well.
I know mate, sorry. I was being sarcastic.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 20, 2024, 03:32:35 PM
Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
If anyone does want to do that, Latif coaches of Sparkbrook have a fleet of ten.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 20, 2024, 03:49:29 PM
Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
If anyone does want to do that, Latif coaches of Sparkbrook have a fleet of ten.
Better be quick, they leave in half an hour.
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 20, 2024, 04:23:00 PM
All in all it was a cracking trip and most of the people we met were lovely.
Post by: rjp on April 20, 2024, 05:29:44 PM
https://www.whust.org/news/olympiakos-away-details (https://www.whust.org/news/olympiakos-away-details)
Post by: john e on April 20, 2024, 07:03:33 PM
Did I read somewhere on here that the only way to the stadium is by organised coach to / from Athens ?
I'm not getting on a coach from here to Athens.
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Post by: AV84 on April 21, 2024, 08:47:16 AM
Post by: Baldy on April 21, 2024, 09:10:55 AM
Are betting sponsors banned in Greece? I'd prefer to lift this trophy with Acorns on the front of our shirts than BK8.
I don't know about shirt sponsors but we are restricted from betting online with UK bookies.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 21, 2024, 09:59:21 AM
Are betting sponsors banned in Greece? I'd prefer to lift this trophy with Acorns on the front of our shirts than BK8.
I don't know about shirt sponsors but we are restricted from betting online with UK bookies.
Brexit, innit?
Post by: johnc on April 21, 2024, 10:16:23 AM
Well within acceptable levels!Wasn't there someone killed before one of the qualifiers this season. Dinamo Zagreb were the away team, I think.
Are you referring to the aek athens fan that was stabbed to death when hooded zagreb fans went to the stadium with bats and knives?
Was there more than one fan killed before a qualifier against Zagreb this season?
According to this only 13 fans have died since 1983.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1226806/the-chronology-of-deadly-fan-violence-in-greece/
Post by: Somniloquism on April 21, 2024, 11:45:39 AM
Are betting sponsors banned in Greece? I'd prefer to lift this trophy with Acorns on the front of our shirts than BK8.
I doubt it being as we have a Greek betting sponsor from next season. (Although they don't sponsor any Greek teams but that might be more down to not wanting to be seen as a supporter of one of them).
Post by: Demitri_C on April 21, 2024, 01:26:14 PM
Post by: AV84 on April 21, 2024, 02:28:28 PM
(West Ham beat them 1-0 at home and lost 2-1 in Greece)
Post by: London Villan on April 22, 2024, 11:49:27 AM
Post by: MorrisNielson on April 22, 2024, 12:58:04 PM
I was looking online to see if we have ever played olympiakos and this looks like the 1st ever meeting between the clubsJust one preseason friendly in August 1981, a 1-1 draw, Shaw the scorer.
(https://i.ibb.co/XJmgTXY/1981-08-13-Mail.png) (https://ibb.co/XJmgTXY)
Post by: liam on April 22, 2024, 02:56:16 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 22, 2024, 03:03:03 PM
About 100 of their fans came over and were very noisy. Impressive for a youth match.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 22, 2024, 03:57:02 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 22, 2024, 03:59:32 PM
We played Olympiacos in the NextGen tournament. Think it was the year we won it.That would be family ! The Greeks look after each other and supportive of each other.
About 100 of their fans came over and were very noisy. Impressive for a youth match.
I like how traditional they are.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 22, 2024, 04:06:06 PM
I don't see why they haven't announced the sales dates for the home leg yet, it's not like they didn't know when it was going to be if we got throughYou do know it's already sold out and flogged all tickets including season tickets for hospitality packages
Post by: Somniloquism on April 22, 2024, 06:27:36 PM
We played Olympiacos in the NextGen tournament. Think it was the year we won it.That would be family ! The Greeks look after each other and supportive of each other.
About 100 of their fans came over and were very noisy. Impressive for a youth match.
I like how traditional they are.
If they were being traditional, shouldn't they have all climbed into a wooden horse and waited outside the ground until someone pulled it into the centre circle?
Post by: pablo_picasso on April 22, 2024, 06:52:35 PM
We played Olympiacos in the NextGen tournament. Think it was the year we won it.
About 100 of their fans came over and were very noisy. Impressive for a youth match.
Their youngsters have just comfortably beaten Milan 3-0 in the final of the 'EUFA Youth League', version of the NextGen.
I really like the commentator in these youth games. Not sure of his name, but he is always good value.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 22, 2024, 07:09:30 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 22, 2024, 07:14:12 PM
Beware of any gifts....If they were being traditional, shouldn't they have all climbed into a wooden horse and waited outside the ground until someone pulled it into the centre circle?We played Olympiacos in the NextGen tournament. Think it was the year we won it.That would be family ! The Greeks look after each other and supportive of each other.
About 100 of their fans came over and were very noisy. Impressive for a youth match.
I like how traditional they are.
Post by: Holte L2 on April 22, 2024, 07:16:29 PM
Thought this would be fairly easy to get to, but i'm struggling to find flights for a decent price, currently only 1 direct flight out of London on the Wednesday....retun flight about £480. Anyone got a more creative way of getting there? Went on a coach to Lille as 2 of my kids came so kept the cost down for them....NEVER AGAIN! no fault of the organiser, but i'm to old to be sleeping on a crowded coach with my legs in the aisle, esepically after missing the midnight ferry home due to ET and the police keeping us in...next one was 4am. Although the quick turnaround prevented getting me from getting back on the beer so that meant no hangover for the first time on this European adventure.
I was on that coach too.
I packed a blanket and pillows and was absolutely fine to be honest. Though was so relieved to get home!
Post by: shipscat on April 22, 2024, 08:33:56 PM
Think you were on the same excursion to Lille as me Liam. Thought it was very good VFM, but I did sleep for about 3/4 hours each way. Definitely take this option for another Western Europe adventure.
Not doing Olympiacos , but having paid quite a lot of attention to the affected dates/flights for the final, against my usual cautious/thrifty nature I've booked the potential final flights today. That is definitely on the upswing price wise, especially as the week/weekend is halfterm. A few of our potential group have dropped out because of the cost or the amount of days involved to keep the cost down. We're doing 4 nights, worse case scenario we'll head across to Marathan for beach side after a day in Athens. Plenty of accommodation available but there's not an endless supply or capacity UK direct to Athens.
Post by: Ads on April 22, 2024, 09:11:23 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 22, 2024, 09:32:58 PM
Thought this would be fairly easy to get to, but i'm struggling to find flights for a decent price, currently only 1 direct flight out of London on the Wednesday....retun flight about £480. Anyone got a more creative way of getting there?
How about getting a flight from London to Brindisi, then taking a ferry to Patras on the Greek mainland. Its then about a 2 1/2 hour bus to Athens.
I remember going on this ferry many years ago, takes 16 hours but it was very pleasant and boat travel is a great way to relax if you have the time.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 22, 2024, 09:34:28 PM
Think you were on the same excursion to Lille as me Liam. Thought it was very good VFM, but I did sleep for about 3/4 hours each way. Definitely take this option for another Western Europe adventure.
Not doing Olympiacos , but having paid quite a lot of attention to the affected dates/flights for the final, against my usual cautious/thrifty nature I've booked the potential final flights today. That is definitely on the upswing price wise, especially as the week/weekend is halfterm. A few of our potential group have dropped out because of the cost or the amount of days involved to keep the cost down. We're doing 4 nights, worse case scenario we'll head across to Marathan for beach side after a day in Athens. Plenty of accommodation available but there's not an endless supply or capacity UK direct to Athens.
I’d been watching flights for the final, but didn’t dare commit, not sure whether it was confidence or just sheer joy after knocking out Lille, but I booked flights with Jet2 from Manchester for £350, seen today that the same flight is now £679!!!! There are plenty is you want a stopover somewhere, but even they are going up now
Post by: algy on April 22, 2024, 09:53:31 PM
Thought this would be fairly easy to get to, but i'm struggling to find flights for a decent price, currently only 1 direct flight out of London on the Wednesday....retun flight about £480. Anyone got a more creative way of getting there? Went on a coach to Lille as 2 of my kids came so kept the cost down for them....NEVER AGAIN! no fault of the organiser, but i'm to old to be sleeping on a crowded coach with my legs in the aisle, esepically after missing the midnight ferry home due to ET and the police keeping us in...next one was 4am. Although the quick turnaround prevented getting me from getting back on the beer so that meant no hangover for the first time on this European adventure.If we get to the final, was planning on Interrail:
https://www.seat61.com/Greece.htm -> route via Bari looks the best.
Reckon it'll cost around £1000 including accommodation, but you do get some spectacular scenery on the way :)
Post by: V1lla on April 22, 2024, 10:44:12 PM
I'm in the Scilly Isles for the second leg. Does anyone know if there is likely to be any pub that may have sport on?
Are your staying on St Mary’s? I’d say the Mermaid may well have it on. Also the Scillonian club (they do short term memberships).
Post by: itbrvilla on April 22, 2024, 10:46:41 PM
Ye, staying on St. Mary's. Thanks for that I'll check them out.I'm in the Scilly Isles for the second leg. Does anyone know if there is likely to be any pub that may have sport on?
Are your staying on St Mary’s? I’d say the Mermaid may well have it on. Also the Scillonian club (they do short term memberships).
Edit. With Scouse and Wham being knocked out it'll be more likely we'll be on too.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 22, 2024, 11:03:27 PM
Are your staying on St Mary’s? I’d say the Mermaid may well have it on. Also the Scillonian club (they do short term memberships).
Yes, staying on St. Mary's. Thanks for that I'll check them out.
Edit. With Scouse and Wham being knocked out it'll be more likely we'll be on too.
We're the only show in town now, so should be on.
Post by: VillaTim on April 22, 2024, 11:07:49 PM
Post by: Dave P on April 23, 2024, 09:46:47 AM
Hotel been booked for months . Flights not so .
Same. I've got a hotel booked but I'm not brave enough to book flights without a) us getting there and b) a match ticket.
Post by: olaftab on April 23, 2024, 09:51:23 AM
The best option is to turn up at port of Esmima where the Ottomans' are preparing ships to sail to Atenas for their annual assault that starts around local Easter celebration. Any one fit and able to carry a full grown lamb on their shoulders is welcome.Thought this would be fairly easy to get to, but i'm struggling to find flights for a decent price, currently only 1 direct flight out of London on the Wednesday....retun flight about £480. Anyone got a more creative way of getting there?
How about getting a flight from London to Brindisi, then taking a ferry to Patras on the Greek mainland. Its then about a 2 1/2 hour bus to Athens.
I remember going on this ferry many years ago, takes 16 hours but it was very pleasant and boat travel is a great way to relax if you have the time.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 23, 2024, 10:14:30 AM
Hotel been booked for months . Flights not so .
Same. I've got a hotel booked but I'm not brave enough to book flights without a) us getting there and b) a match ticket.
I was same, but saw the flights going up and thought i'd risk it and book, i'll have made the right decision if we do make it as the flight has doubled in a few days, if not i'll be reminded about it forever by the wife!!!
I doubt i'll have much hance of a match ticket with only being a member, despite going to all the home CL games, but times like this don't come around very often and what better way to spend time than with fellow Villans in the sun
Post by: Villaarcher on April 23, 2024, 10:29:43 AM
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 23, 2024, 10:44:57 AM
I notice on twitter / X that Sport Options are doing a flight to Athens for Olympiakos . Direct from Birmingham £429 which seems alot better than anything else I can find. I went with them to England games in Ukraine euros years ago 2012 .
Hopefully if we do make the final, the club will make arrangements with a travel firm to put on a few flights from Birmingham
Post by: Holte L2 on April 23, 2024, 01:25:14 PM
Post by: DeKuip on April 23, 2024, 01:47:52 PM
Thought this would be fairly easy to get to, but i'm struggling to find flights for a decent price, currently only 1 direct flight out of London on the Wednesday....retun flight about £480. Anyone got a more creative way of getting there? Went on a coach to Lille as 2 of my kids came so kept the cost down for them....NEVER AGAIN! no fault of the organiser, but i'm to old to be sleeping on a crowded coach with my legs in the aisle, esepically after missing the midnight ferry home due to ET and the police keeping us in...next one was 4am. Although the quick turnaround prevented getting me from getting back on the beer so that meant no hangover for the first time on this European adventure.If we get to the final, was planning on Interrail:
https://www.seat61.com/Greece.htm -> route via Bari looks the best.
Reckon it'll cost around £1000 including accommodation, but you do get some spectacular scenery on the way :)
A possible problem with that route is Fiorentina fans could be filling the trains down to Bari, and onward ferry, and they would have a day’s head start on booking it.
Post by: algy on April 23, 2024, 02:10:25 PM
Just going to have to hope to hell that doesn't happen ... or at least we're far enough ahead in the 1st leg that I'm willing to risk spaffing out for the pass & the potentially problematic reservations (Milan -> Bari and the ferry) whilst they're labouring against Club Bruges.Thought this would be fairly easy to get to, but i'm struggling to find flights for a decent price, currently only 1 direct flight out of London on the Wednesday....retun flight about £480. Anyone got a more creative way of getting there? Went on a coach to Lille as 2 of my kids came so kept the cost down for them....NEVER AGAIN! no fault of the organiser, but i'm to old to be sleeping on a crowded coach with my legs in the aisle, esepically after missing the midnight ferry home due to ET and the police keeping us in...next one was 4am. Although the quick turnaround prevented getting me from getting back on the beer so that meant no hangover for the first time on this European adventure.If we get to the final, was planning on Interrail:
https://www.seat61.com/Greece.htm -> route via Bari looks the best.
Reckon it'll cost around £1000 including accommodation, but you do get some spectacular scenery on the way :)
A possible problem with that route is Fiorentina fans could be filling the trains down to Bari, and onward ferry, and they would have a day’s head start on booking it.
Is it a particularly well used route to get to Greece from Northern Italy? I've genuinely no idea ... kind of assumed there'd be a large percentage flying.
Post by: Scratchins on April 23, 2024, 02:32:21 PM
Post by: DeKuip on April 23, 2024, 03:55:39 PM
You’d expect there’d be quite a few special charter flights put on from Brum for a final, after all Sportsbreaks etc will have lost a lot of business over the last week!
Post by: Clampy on April 23, 2024, 04:29:46 PM
Home leg Euro tickets start on sale at 5pm today.
Reasonbly priced overall too.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 23, 2024, 04:59:15 PM
West Ham were unable to do this last season due to a concert and an American baseball game being staged not too long after. Plus the fact they are just dodgy tenants would have scuppered any attempts to change other things already booked.
As far as I can see there is just the Foo Fighters end of June at ours, so it should surely happen IF we get there ?
Post by: Ads on April 23, 2024, 05:09:30 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 23, 2024, 05:11:59 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on April 23, 2024, 05:12:05 PM
It won't let me buy my season ticket seats?
Happens now and again. I’m waiting on them sorting it too.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 23, 2024, 05:12:15 PM
It won't let me buy my season ticket seats?Same here
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 23, 2024, 05:13:07 PM
It won't let me buy my season ticket seats?
It won't let me either - it's saying the quantity exceed limitations and I need to reassign them but I'm just trying to buy my seat assigned to me and my dad's seat assigned to him.
Post by: PeterWithe on April 23, 2024, 05:17:13 PM
Sorry, you cannot buy any more tickets to event Aston Villa v Olympiacos 02/05/2024 20:00.
Sales to this event are limited to 0 tickets per event per history per item owner.
Post by: AV82EC on April 23, 2024, 05:18:06 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 23, 2024, 05:18:48 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on April 23, 2024, 05:18:49 PM
Post by: Mister E on April 23, 2024, 05:19:10 PM
Ditto.It won't let me buy my season ticket seats?It won't let me either - it's saying the quantity exceed limitations and I need to reassign them but I'm just trying to buy my seat assigned to me and my dad's seat assigned to him.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 23, 2024, 05:19:41 PM
Post by: Mister E on April 23, 2024, 05:22:14 PM
I've overcome it by clicking on the Basket: it then clears the 'allocation' message and gets you into the pay page.Ditto.It won't let me buy my season ticket seats?It won't let me either - it's saying the quantity exceed limitations and I need to reassign them but I'm just trying to buy my seat assigned to me and my dad's seat assigned to him.
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 23, 2024, 05:28:28 PM
Post by: murfee on April 23, 2024, 05:44:50 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on April 23, 2024, 06:11:11 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 23, 2024, 06:21:26 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on April 23, 2024, 06:29:15 PM
Wouldn't be suprised if TV and LG sold out too for this game
Post by: Aldridge Villa on April 23, 2024, 06:30:46 PM
All sorted eventually. Wont let me add the tix to my Apple Wallet though.Same here
Post by: PeterWithe on April 23, 2024, 06:40:38 PM
Have bought mine but no e-mail to print it at home has arrived yet.
It took about 20 mins
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 23, 2024, 07:31:30 PM
Bet Prince William doesn't have this problem
He hasn't logged on yet, too busy celebrating Prince Louis's birthday.
Post by: algy on April 23, 2024, 07:40:01 PM
He'll have a royal ticket buyer, won't he? Someone stuck in a windowless room on the ground floor at Buckingham Palace whose sole job it is to buy Villa tickets, entry to the posh seats in Ascot and book tables at Pizza Express for the various members of the royal family.Bet Prince William doesn't have this problem
He hasn't logged on yet, too busy celebrating Prince Louis's birthday.
No way they're doing that grunt work themselves when they could spend it posting bollocks on Corgies & Villains or whatever their forum's called.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 23, 2024, 07:47:04 PM
He'll have a royal ticket buyer, won't he? Someone stuck in a windowless room on the ground floor at Buckingham Palace whose sole job it is to buy Villa tickets, entry to the posh seats in Ascot and book tables at Pizza Express for the various members of the royal family.Bet Prince William doesn't have this problem
He hasn't logged on yet, too busy celebrating Prince Louis's birthday.
No way they're doing that grunt work themselves when they could spend it posting bollocks on Corgies & Villains or whatever their forum's called.
Of course they are, they even have to do their own Photoshop work.
Post by: algy on April 23, 2024, 07:49:56 PM
Now got tea spluttered all over my laptop :)He'll have a royal ticket buyer, won't he? Someone stuck in a windowless room on the ground floor at Buckingham Palace whose sole job it is to buy Villa tickets, entry to the posh seats in Ascot and book tables at Pizza Express for the various members of the royal family.Bet Prince William doesn't have this problem
He hasn't logged on yet, too busy celebrating Prince Louis's birthday.
No way they're doing that grunt work themselves when they could spend it posting bollocks on Corgies & Villains or whatever their forum's called.
Of course they are, they even have to do their own Photoshop work.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2024, 07:56:18 PM
This is gonna sell out very very quickly
Wouldn't be suprised if TV and LG sold out too for this game
There's a ballot for them for this game
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2024, 07:59:47 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on April 23, 2024, 08:00:16 PM
Very annoying !!
Edit. Sorted
Post by: basavfc on April 23, 2024, 08:18:14 PM
Post by: Aldridge Villa on April 23, 2024, 08:26:59 PM
First-world problems and all that, but has anyone had success adding their match ticket to their phone's digital wallet? Mine won't let me. And I don't think it's a settings issue, it has let me add tickets for the Women's last two games.Same problem here.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 23, 2024, 08:29:36 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 23, 2024, 08:46:13 PM
Got flights for around £265 for the semi final out of Manchester. Going to Tuesday to Sunday with the Kopites being a Monday. Hot tub apartment! Very much looking forward to seeing the city.
Have to say mate, I’m always massively jealous of you being able to follow the Villa home and away. I haven’t done that since the late 80’s early 90’s. And so many of you have seen so much utter, utter shit in that time that you all deserve every bit of this wonderful era. Long may it continue.
Post by: sid1964 on April 24, 2024, 05:49:02 AM
Post by: RamboandBruno on April 24, 2024, 06:05:36 AM
Yea no problem buying them but adding them to my apple wallet hasnt worked this time, it has for all the other cup games this year, so guessing there is a fault with the link. Will just have to print them out the old fashioned way!First-world problems and all that, but has anyone had success adding their match ticket to their phone's digital wallet? Mine won't let me. And I don't think it's a settings issue, it has let me add tickets for the Women's last two games.Same problem here.
Post by: AV82EC on April 24, 2024, 08:32:51 AM
Post by: rjp on April 24, 2024, 09:14:36 AM
Post by: Nev on April 24, 2024, 09:29:12 AM
Google Wallet just worked for me, not that that helps the Apple users!
Now that never works for me with Villa tix, just tried again this morning.
Post by: Dogtanian on April 24, 2024, 10:40:29 AM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/24/Olympiacos-ticket-details--second-leg-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/24/Olympiacos-ticket-details--second-leg-/)
Post by: sid1964 on April 24, 2024, 10:59:14 AM
Just a question for each category that is on sale - why does the criteria change for the home games - i would have thought it should always be 5 home games and then the number of away games?
if we get to the final it will be interesting the sales criteria!
Post by: DeKuip on April 24, 2024, 11:05:59 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 24, 2024, 11:14:15 AM
It’s £28 - there’s a compulsory £10 transport fee on top of ticket price. Still good though, and strange that it’s so much cheaper than West Ham fans were charged earlier this season (£31+£22).
No London surcharge for us.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 24, 2024, 11:15:08 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on April 24, 2024, 11:18:16 AM
In other Athens news. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68887377
Wait till the claret and blue storm comes.
Post by: Mister E on April 24, 2024, 11:54:13 AM
In other Athens news. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68887377We had that in the Alps recently: weird seeing the snow slightly tinged with orange.
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 24, 2024, 01:25:10 PM
1. My ticket won't add when I tap "add to wallet" on the PDF ticket - which is presumably the error everyone else is getting, but it also fails when I try to add to wallet via the ticket on the Villa App - it says "this pass cannot be added to your wallet" - are people getting this error also? I was able to add my season ticket to the wallet via this method yesterday but not the Olympiakos ticket.
2. When I go to my Olympiakos ticket in the Villa app, it has a quite small QR code - could I scan this QR code at the turnstile instead of doing the wallet-thingy?
I've printed them out anyway as I don't trust technology but it would be nice to know in the future if my printer runs out of ink.
Thanks
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 24, 2024, 01:28:12 PM
You can scan the QR code at the turnstiles but it is a bit more fiddly than using the wallet.
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 24, 2024, 01:37:23 PM
I'm on Google rather than Apple but I've had it in the past that I can't add the ticket until closer to the match. I tend to only try the day before or on the day now.
You can scan the QR code at the turnstiles but it is a bit more fiddly than using the wallet.
Thanks for the quick and helpful reply.
Post by: lennythekad on April 24, 2024, 02:22:30 PM
https://www.whust.org/news/olympiakos-away-details
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on April 24, 2024, 02:24:23 PM
I've only recently got a smart phone and this is the first time I've ever tried to add anything to my Apple Wallet, so apologies but 2 questions if anyone is kind enough to answer:I've also got Google Wallet (a Samsung phone) and I've always been able to add the ticket as soon as the purchase is confirmed. If you have the AVFC App, then if you login to that, 'Tickets' is one of the options at the bottom.
1. My ticket won't add when I tap "add to wallet" on the PDF ticket - which is presumably the error everyone else is getting, but it also fails when I try to add to wallet via the ticket on the Villa App - it says "this pass cannot be added to your wallet" - are people getting this error also? I was able to add my season ticket to the wallet via this method yesterday but not the Olympiakos ticket.
2. When I go to my Olympiakos ticket in the Villa app, it has a quite small QR code - could I scan this QR code at the turnstile instead of doing the wallet-thingy?
I've printed them out anyway as I don't trust technology but it would be nice to know in the future if my printer runs out of ink.
Thanks
If you click on that, then the ticket should be there. When you click on that, you get asked if you want to add it to Google Wallet. I'm far from expert but it has always worked smoothly - including when using the turnstyle - though I still always have a printed version in my pocket!
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 24, 2024, 02:37:17 PM
I've only recently got a smart phone and this is the first time I've ever tried to add anything to my Apple Wallet, so apologies but 2 questions if anyone is kind enough to answer:I've also got Google Wallet (a Samsung phone) and I've always been able to add the ticket as soon as the purchase is confirmed. If you have the AVFC App, then if you login to that, 'Tickets' is one of the options at the bottom.
1. My ticket won't add when I tap "add to wallet" on the PDF ticket - which is presumably the error everyone else is getting, but it also fails when I try to add to wallet via the ticket on the Villa App - it says "this pass cannot be added to your wallet" - are people getting this error also? I was able to add my season ticket to the wallet via this method yesterday but not the Olympiakos ticket.
2. When I go to my Olympiakos ticket in the Villa app, it has a quite small QR code - could I scan this QR code at the turnstile instead of doing the wallet-thingy?
I've printed them out anyway as I don't trust technology but it would be nice to know in the future if my printer runs out of ink.
Thanks
If you click on that, then the ticket should be there. When you click on that, you get asked if you want to add it to Google Wallet. I'm far from expert but it has always worked smoothly - including when using the turnstyle - though I still always have a printed version in my pocket!
Thanks - this method has worked for my season ticket but not the Olympiacos ticket.
Post by: AV82EC on April 24, 2024, 04:08:19 PM
Post by: Ads on April 24, 2024, 04:16:40 PM
£28 for over there, which includes a tenner for the mandatory coach.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 24, 2024, 04:17:49 PM
Yep that doesn’t work for the Olympiacos ticket. It’s a mystery!
Thanks, now I've got Toyah Wilcox's voice in my head. :)
Post by: AV82EC on April 24, 2024, 04:35:28 PM
Yep that doesn’t work for the Olympiacos ticket. It’s a mystery!
Thanks, now I've got Toyah Wilcox's voice in my head. :)
I was thinking of the lockdown videos. Oh my word….
Post by: langleylions on April 24, 2024, 05:03:24 PM
I just had email with the bad news
Post by: AV82EC on April 24, 2024, 05:04:49 PM
Post by: rjp on April 24, 2024, 05:13:44 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 24, 2024, 05:15:44 PM
Something quite surreal about buying tickets for a semi final of a European competition!I see, so it includes coach travel. I thought it was more than the usual 20 Euros due to the fact that it's a semi-final. £10 is not bad as the stadium is a fair way out from centre.
£28 for over there, which includes a tenner for the mandatory coach.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on April 24, 2024, 05:37:01 PM
Yep that doesn’t work for the Olympiacos ticket. It’s a mystery!That's strange - it's worked fine for me. UTV
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 24, 2024, 06:38:59 PM
Yep that doesn’t work for the Olympiacos ticket. It’s a mystery!That's strange - it's worked fine for me. UTV
It worked with Apple Wallet?
Post by: Lsvilla on April 24, 2024, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: rjp on April 24, 2024, 08:48:21 PM
Anyone now how many are gone / left ? I'm up at 10.00am tomorrow and suspect everyone in my group may not get one.
This one's a bit different. There's no stadium map so no way to know for sure.
Post by: Lsvilla on April 24, 2024, 08:53:19 PM
Okay cheers.Anyone now how many are gone / left ? I'm up at 10.00am tomorrow and suspect everyone in my group may not get one.
This one's a bit different. There's no stadium map so no way to know for sure.
Post by: Dave P on April 25, 2024, 09:12:50 AM
Never won tickets on the uefa site , anybody else had email saying successful?
I just had email with the bad news
On my UEFA application, I only put I'd want one if Villa were there.
Post by: Dave P on April 25, 2024, 09:13:43 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on April 25, 2024, 09:17:52 AM
Post by: Nev on April 25, 2024, 09:41:40 AM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
Not many others would. If I wasn't able to watch it I would of course but it's on TNT, so you can watch it in the comfort of your own home or go to the pub and spend that £10 on beer. "Beambacks" are rare because most games are on TV now. I know you can watch our European games in a suite with some ex players so perhaps they'll do it for this as well.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 25, 2024, 09:52:02 AM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
You won't go to a live Saturday match that kicks off at 2000, but you will go to a Thursday match that Kick-off at 2000 to watch it on a screen? 100%?
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 25, 2024, 10:03:43 AM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
This is like one of those brainstorming meetings where the manager says “there are no stupid ideas”.
Post by: olaftab on April 25, 2024, 10:05:38 AM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win winAh NO. Club have already accepted the silver from TNT so they would not do anything g to diminish their audience.
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 25, 2024, 12:38:36 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 25, 2024, 12:48:39 PM
For anyone still interested, my Olympiacos ticket has finally added to my apple wallet via the Villa app.
Cheers for your persistence. It's working on Google too now.
Post by: langleylions on April 25, 2024, 01:24:10 PM
Yes me and my wife did one , i asked for tickets whoever get to final and i never got pulled out , but the wife put villa only and them are still in playNever won tickets on the uefa site , anybody else had email saying successful?
I just had email with the bad news
On my UEFA application, I only put I'd want one if Villa were there.
Post by: PeterWithe on April 25, 2024, 01:28:09 PM
For anyone still interested, my Olympiacos ticket has finally added to my apple wallet via the Villa app.
Thanks. Mine too now.
Post by: FrankyH on April 25, 2024, 01:31:39 PM
For anyone still interested, my Olympiacos ticket has finally added to my apple wallet via the Villa app.
Thanks, just tried and it now works
Post by: Towser on April 25, 2024, 01:34:01 PM
Post by: Nev on April 25, 2024, 01:56:42 PM
For anyone still interested, my Olympiacos ticket has finally added to my apple wallet via the Villa app.
Same
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 25, 2024, 02:48:31 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 25, 2024, 02:53:00 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on April 25, 2024, 03:04:09 PM
I don't know if I should post this onto the technical forum, but when I get to the scanner at the ground, do I have to unlock my phone and open Apple Wallet or does any automatic magic happen?
It depends on your phone. Some you can tap the side button a couple of time and it goes into wallet and you can select your ticket. Others I think tapping the home button a couple of times can do it.
Not sure if that's a feature that's on automatically or if you have to enable it.
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 25, 2024, 03:08:53 PM
Nah, don't take your iphone17 out, it'll get robbed.
Don't worry, it's my wife's 10 year old Iphone SE.
For me, this is the future.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 25, 2024, 03:10:03 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on April 25, 2024, 03:10:32 PM
I don't know if I should post this onto the technical forum, but when I get to the scanner at the ground, do I have to unlock my phone and open Apple Wallet or does any automatic magic happen?
It depends on your phone. Some you can tap the side button a couple of time and it goes into wallet and you can select your ticket. Others I think tapping the home button a couple of times can do it.
Not sure if that's a feature that's on automatically or if you have to enable it.
Thanks, on this old phone, it was the home button.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 25, 2024, 03:26:00 PM
Other phones may vary, obvs.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 25, 2024, 03:54:43 PM
Post by: Lsvilla on April 25, 2024, 04:22:25 PM
Does anyone know how many tickets will be left for members tonight??Showing Sold Out I'm afraid.
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 25, 2024, 04:24:32 PM
Does anyone know how many tickets will be left for members tonight??Showing Sold Out I'm afraid.
The home game? How?
Post by: darren woolley on April 25, 2024, 04:38:45 PM
Does anyone know how many tickets will be left for members tonight??Showing Sold Out I'm afraid.
The home game isn't sold out.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 25, 2024, 04:46:39 PM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
You won't go to a live Saturday match that kicks off at 2000, but you will go to a Thursday match that Kick-off at 2000 to watch it on a screen? 100%?
And of course you had to have a dig you cant help yourself can you? Not suprising at all. Not that i have to e xplain my personal circumstances to you at all. Its quite sad really
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
This is like one of those brainstorming meetings where the manager says “there are no stupid ideas”.
So you think its stupid to give money to a good cause like acorns. Gotcha. Bravo how long did that take you to think up very creative 👏 👏 👏
Its like in the same meeting the person who is always moaning about other peoples ideas and is the super negative one who offers nothing in the meeting
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 25, 2024, 05:05:16 PM
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 25, 2024, 05:07:18 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 25, 2024, 05:10:29 PM
Post by: DB on April 25, 2024, 05:13:39 PM
Turn it off and back on again.
Post by: tomd2103 on April 25, 2024, 05:13:44 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 25, 2024, 05:13:44 PM
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 25, 2024, 05:14:48 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 25, 2024, 05:15:09 PM
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 25, 2024, 05:15:37 PM
Selected my tickets then nothing
Same thing has happened to me 3 times. Says they're reserved for 30 mins every time I go back in so hopefully it'll go through at some point.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 25, 2024, 05:16:28 PM
Selected my tickets then nothing
Same thing has happened to me 3 times. Says they're reserved for 30 mins every time I go back in so hopefully it'll go through at some point.
Have you refreshed the page or logged off the site completely?
Post by: tomd2103 on April 25, 2024, 05:17:53 PM
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 25, 2024, 05:18:03 PM
Selected my tickets then nothing
Same thing has happened to me 3 times. Says they're reserved for 30 mins every time I go back in so hopefully it'll go through at some point.
Have you refreshed the page or logged off the site completely?
Keep refreshing it, not logging out and back in though as I did that for another game and had to wait in a queue for 10 minutes.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 25, 2024, 05:23:04 PM
We will be back as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience
Post by: itbrvilla on April 25, 2024, 05:23:32 PM
Ha. Our website is currently closed for maintenance.Was at the checkout when I got that.
We will be back as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 25, 2024, 05:28:39 PM
All sorted, but that was a right bloody fiasco. There wasn't all this demand for fucking Hibs!
Post by: manic-road on April 25, 2024, 05:29:14 PM
Ha. Our website is currently closed for maintenance.Was at the checkout when I got that.
We will be back as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience
I got that, refreshed and tickets were still in basket and payment went through.
Post by: Beard82 on April 25, 2024, 05:34:55 PM
Been in a queue for ten minutes, got to my turn and the website crashed.This has happened to me, I have managed to get back to seeing that prick of a stick man strutting across the page.
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 25, 2024, 05:36:07 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 25, 2024, 05:37:58 PM
Been in a queue for ten minutes, got to my turn and the website crashed.This has happened to me, I have managed to get back to seeing that prick of a stick man strutting across the page.
If you look at him really closely, you can just make out he's staring you straight in the eye while flicking you the V's and mouthing something about your girlfriend.
Post by: tomd2103 on April 25, 2024, 05:40:38 PM
Been in a queue for ten minutes, got to my turn and the website crashed.This has happened to me, I have managed to get back to seeing that prick of a stick man strutting across the page.
Tried it a couple of times and it's done the same every time. First two waits were 10 minutes, now this one is 25.
Post by: DB on April 25, 2024, 05:41:25 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 25, 2024, 05:42:03 PM
Why have they released them all at once? Do members with all UECL home games, then down to one. You’ve basically got every member trying at the same time.
Tbf, it's not too bad for a website that's quite obviously the last coal-fired one in general use.
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 25, 2024, 05:43:52 PM
They’ve cancelled it because of the website being cack. FFS.
Post by: Scratchins on April 25, 2024, 05:44:20 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 25, 2024, 06:04:48 PM
Post by: Beard82 on April 25, 2024, 06:05:15 PM
It doesn't help that Im a software developer and a few years ago I had to sit in a hotel in Nottingham missing a days test cricket trying to fix a big brand's event booking site. Which involving a lot of time watching that queue prick strut around the page while the database crashed.
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 25, 2024, 06:09:59 PM
Why have they released them all at once? Do members with all UECL home games, then down to one. You’ve basically got every member trying at the same time.Absolutely agree, why didn’t they split it up a bit, I’ve been to all the Euro games, some might have only had one, the website was always going to crash
Post by: claret+blue ed on April 25, 2024, 06:10:32 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 25, 2024, 06:17:45 PM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
You won't go to a live Saturday match that kicks off at 2000, but you will go to a Thursday match that Kick-off at 2000 to watch it on a screen? 100%?
And of course you had to have a dig you cant help yourself can you? Not suprising at all. Not that i have to e xplain my personal circumstances to you at all. Its quite sad really
I think your Chelsea reasoning is valid by the way for people who do have to travel such a distance. But just pointing out the weirdness of someone who stated they won't go to a weekend game with a pretty much confirmed endtime (stoppage time notwithstanding these days) because of how late they would get back home, but would 100% go to a Thursday same time KO, which could finish upto 50 mins after the final whistle as per Lille, just to watch it on a big telly.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 25, 2024, 06:21:51 PM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
You won't go to a live Saturday match that kicks off at 2000, but you will go to a Thursday match that Kick-off at 2000 to watch it on a screen? 100%?
And of course you had to have a dig you cant help yourself can you? Not suprising at all. Not that i have to e xplain my personal circumstances to you at all. Its quite sad really
I think your Chelsea reasoning is valid by the way for people who do have to travel such a distance. But just pointing out the weirdness of someone who stated they won't go to a weekend game with a pretty much confirmed endtime (stoppage time notwithstanding these days) because of how late they would get back home, but would 100% go to a Thursday same time KO, which could finish upto 50 mins after the final whistle as per Lille, just to watch it on a big telly.
So according to you its wierd that someome cannot make one day but can make another? Some logic that. How do u know i dont have friday off work for example?
The point being you dont know peoples circumstances so to call it wierd is pretty bizarre
Post by: DB on April 25, 2024, 06:28:53 PM
Post by: waynejames on April 25, 2024, 06:30:40 PM
Doug Lower it is M4
One hour 10 mins of my life lost and a few more grey hairs
UTV!
Post by: tomd2103 on April 25, 2024, 06:35:41 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 25, 2024, 06:45:53 PM
They really should have the 2nd leg on at VP on big screens for the fans. Id go 100% charge £10 and all money go to acorns charity so the fans if we get to final can celebrate together and help out acorns too. Win win
You won't go to a live Saturday match that kicks off at 2000, but you will go to a Thursday match that Kick-off at 2000 to watch it on a screen? 100%?
And of course you had to have a dig you cant help yourself can you? Not suprising at all. Not that i have to e xplain my personal circumstances to you at all. Its quite sad really
I think your Chelsea reasoning is valid by the way for people who do have to travel such a distance. But just pointing out the weirdness of someone who stated they won't go to a weekend game with a pretty much confirmed endtime (stoppage time notwithstanding these days) because of how late they would get back home, but would 100% go to a Thursday same time KO, which could finish upto 50 mins after the final whistle as per Lille, just to watch it on a big telly.
So according to you its wierd that someome cannot make one day but can make another? Some logic that. How do u know i dont have friday off work for example?
The point being you dont know peoples circumstances so to call it wierd is pretty bizarre
I never stated anything about work the next day because I was using your own words that the only reason you are now not coming to the Chelsea match is because the time you would be returning which is definitely a valid reason as I mentioned. But if you don't think someone stating they would 100% do a 300 miles round trip to watch football on a big TV in a sparse stadium isn't weird........ You could even give £10 or even the saved travel money, (and if planned hotel money) to Acorns if that was big reason for doing it.
For context, I also think it would be weird for the people who turn up in Athens for the final without a ticket as well, but at least in Greece you will probably get a tan and can treat it as a mediteranean holiday.
Post by: itbrvilla on April 25, 2024, 06:48:14 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on April 25, 2024, 06:53:55 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on April 25, 2024, 07:00:45 PM
Not being able to spend your money with the club is a bad look.
Post by: Beard82 on April 25, 2024, 07:00:58 PM
Payment won't go through for me. Goes to a blank screen repeatedlyMine did - but then I got an email to say I had confirmed.
Post by: Beard82 on April 25, 2024, 07:05:29 PM
Also - I had it show no places and then on another browser there were still a fair few left. I would keep trying.
But - the whole thing has been a shit show. And a few days after our CEO said - "Our core fanbase, our general admission ticket, we would like to give them a better experience" is not a good look. A website for a club like ours should handle this in its stride.
The website was crashing so much, my wife even asked if my company made it - not a good a look.
Post by: tomd2103 on April 25, 2024, 07:17:51 PM
Sold out. I'm fucking fuming. Booted out of checkout twice. In a queue for over an hour. Every time I tried to book an available seat the payment took me to a blank page. Piece of shit site
As others have said, that might not actually be the case. Think some complaints need to be made to the club though as thar was handled awfully.
Post by: yammers on April 25, 2024, 07:20:38 PM
I’ve managed to get two tickets which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose) and the family we go with can’t go either, we’ve been to most home games this season and I only missed one Europa home game.
What a shitshow!!
Post by: danno on April 25, 2024, 07:21:33 PM
Sold out. I'm fucking fuming. Booted out of checkout twice. In a queue for over an hour. Every time I tried to book an available seat the payment took me to a blank page. Piece of shit site
As others have said, that might not actually be the case. Think some complaints need to be made to the club though as thar was handled awfully.
Yeah, if you’re just after a single ticket. You can keep refreshing and snap it up when one becomes available.
Post by: Dave on April 25, 2024, 07:21:49 PM
I’ve managed to get two tickets only which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose)
Proper Meryl Streep moment, that.
Post by: yammers on April 25, 2024, 07:22:51 PM
I’ve managed to get two tickets only which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose)
Proper Meryl Streep moment, that.
Indeed! Might go names in a hat!
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on April 25, 2024, 07:22:53 PM
Sold out. I'm fucking fuming. Booted out of checkout twice. In a queue for over an hour. Every time I tried to book an available seat the payment took me to a blank page. Piece of shit site
Really, that’s absolute toss.
Post by: danno on April 25, 2024, 07:24:36 PM
I’ve managed to get two tickets only which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose)
Proper Meryl Streep moment, that.
Oh! I was thinking Thunderdome.
Post by: Demitri_C on April 25, 2024, 07:31:05 PM
Sold out. I'm fucking fuming. Booted out of checkout twice. In a queue for over an hour. Every time I tried to book an available seat the payment took me to a blank page. Piece of shit site.there will probably be more popping about some keep trying. Sure there will be returns.
This is whats annoying about heck not doing the stadium expansion. I reckon if the ground was 50k it would have sold out for this game
Post by: AV84 on April 25, 2024, 08:18:37 PM
I’ve managed to get two tickets only which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose)
Proper Meryl Streep moment, that.
Are they old enough to go by themselves? If you really loved them, you'd stay at home.
Post by: yammers on April 25, 2024, 09:03:51 PM
I’ve managed to get two tickets only which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose)
Proper Meryl Streep moment, that.
Are they old enough to go by themselves? If you really loved them, you'd stay at home.
I mean I’d give them my last rolo but my ticket for the Villa……..
Post by: Pat McMahon on April 25, 2024, 11:26:06 PM
That was like pulling teeth. An hour and a half, but sorted now.
Same for me. Had a ticket in the basket, screen froze so payment failed, randomly logged out and had to log back on 3 times. Original ticket had gone but found a singLe ticket when I finally got back in. Took 1h30 all in, which is mad. I tried the app in parallel and that was worse - didn’t get further than one ticket selection which fell off before payment.
Post by: nordenvillain on April 25, 2024, 11:34:47 PM
Post by: Duncan Shaw on April 26, 2024, 07:56:34 AM
5 singles in A8 and 1 in B7 available now, if you're quick and more importantly the website allows you to buy them !!You can't buy singles in A8 and B7 as you have to also add an an U16 ticket in that area.
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2024, 12:08:48 PM
Errr... NO. They are young enough to go to many European semi finals. That's the way I would look at it and let them bribe me for the ticket :DI’ve managed to get two tickets only which means one of my lads can’t go (I have to choose)
Proper Meryl Streep moment, that.
Are they old enough to go by themselves? If you really loved them, you'd stay at home.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on April 26, 2024, 05:27:56 PM
Post by: AV82EC on April 26, 2024, 05:44:06 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on April 26, 2024, 05:55:30 PM
Post by: olaftab on April 26, 2024, 05:59:08 PM
It seems to have as the only tickets left are in the family section.Let me guess, single tickets spread apart available in the family section? ;D
Post by: waynejames on April 26, 2024, 08:47:58 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on April 26, 2024, 09:26:55 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on April 26, 2024, 09:40:18 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 26, 2024, 10:01:47 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCSupport/status/1783517014201409844
Post by: Demitri_C on April 26, 2024, 10:06:25 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 26, 2024, 10:16:54 PM
Post by: waynejames on April 26, 2024, 10:36:47 PM
Can't the rags build that new super duper fandango 60k stadium off Landor Street for us to use instead of them.....it would make more sense.
Post by: nordenvillain on April 26, 2024, 10:37:12 PM
What a load of bollocks. Three memberships in our house, we’ve been to the play-off game, all the group games, and both the knockout games, and can’t go to the semi-final because of the fucking website.I agree Percy, they dropped a gooly having the 5 pm Thursday window for Claret Members who had attended 1 ECL game. The 3 of us that got tickets had attended 11 PL and 6 ECL games this season. It's crazy that someone with just 1 ECL game could buy at the same time.
Post by: jwarry on April 27, 2024, 08:04:36 AM
For those travelling to Greece next week…
Of the 44.5 million people who viewed the inflammatory — and quickly infamous — tweet sent by Nottingham Forest after their defeat by Everton on Sunday, few will have thought the words came from the club’s social media manager.
“We warned the PGMOL [Professional Game Match Officials Board] that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times,” it read. And it came directly from the top, from the co-owner Evangelos Marinakis, who was watching the game on a stream in Greece while he was waiting for his other team, Olympiacos, to kick off.
Marinakis, 56, had to be persuaded to tone down the post, which has created a week of debate, statement, counter-statement and threats of legal action, bans and fines. His chagrin against officials is not new. More often than not, messages filter down from the shipping magnate about missed decisions or those he feels to have been incorrect.
The list of those decisions is long. To name a few: the last-minute winner conceded against Liverpool; Willy Boly’s second yellow card against Bournemouth; and, against Manchester United, two seemingly incorrect calls, when Joe Worrall was sent off and Marcus Rashford was awarded a penalty.
His fury towards officials is derived from his relationship with Olympiacos, as a follower and then owner. He is a lifelong fan of the Super League side. His father, Miltiadis — who started the shipping company, Capital Maritime Trading, which Evangelos has grown to a fleet of 120 ships — bought the club with ten other ship owners in 1979, when corruption was rife in the Greek game.
Some would argue that not much has changed. Regardless, it established his belief that football matches are not just won by the best team, but are inseparable from scheming and politics. In 2010, Marinakis Jr bought Olympiacos outright with the aim of making them one of the best teams in Europe. In the 14 years since his takeover, they have won ten championships. He has also become one of the most divisive figures in Greek football.
In documents seen by The Times, Marinakis is mentioned in evidence about the way the club’s ultras, Gate 7, operate within the city of Piraeus and across sport. It was claimed during the investigation that the most dangerous supporters are given accreditation for certain home games and free rein of the stadium. The three witnesses had to be placed on a witness-protection scheme over fears for their safety for speaking out against the group.
The report made reference to a game against AEK Athens last April, when Olympiacos supporters and senior management were not happy when the away side scored a third goal and the signal was given from one of the leaders of Gate 7 for fans to throw balls on to the pitch. The AEK players needed a police escort when they left the field as objects were hurled at them from the VIP section. Marinakis was named in the report as being involved with this activity.
There is a long list of violence, felonies and misdemeanours that have been linked to football hooligan groups within Greece, including a bakery belonging to an “uncooperative” referee being blown up, intimidation of officials and injuries caused to opposition fans and police. They are nearly exclusively related to protesting against unfavourable results or decisions in games.
In 2015, before he bought Forest, Marinakis was banned from football while he was investigated for being the head of an organisation that carried out match-fixing, fraud, extortion and bribing and intimidating referees. He has always strenuously denied any involvement and the allegations have been dismissed.
“The things I am accused of couldn’t be further from my mentality and the way I operate as a person,” Marinakis said in 2017. “They are not only untrue, they are unthinkable. I do not answer publicly, by choice. Maybe it is a mistake, since others speak all the time, but it is not in my philosophy to feed the small-minded, vicious cycle of unsubstantiated yellow rumours. I prefer justice to take its course, no matter how long this will take in Greece.”
Nevertheless, he is the owner of a football club in a country where it is commonplace for the integrity of referees to be called into question, often in extreme circumstances. In 2018 the PAOK owner, Ivan Savvidis, stormed on to the pitch armed with a gun to remonstrate with the referee.
In a letter to the Greek FA in December, the Super League referees complained about their treatment. “In the past years Greek and foreign referees have been a permanent target, a punching bag and a scapegoat in shifting responsibilities,” they wrote. “Announcements that go unpunished, bullying, threats, verbal and physical attacks — these are just some of the issues that have made football toxic.”
By these standards of violence and intimidation, an angrily worded tweet about an official’s allegiance costing them points is relatively tame, which an X account named Gate 7 pointed out on Sunday. “English football fans have probably never read an Olympiacos 500-word press release after a poor reffing performance,” they tweeted. “This right here is light work. Welcome to show time!”
Marinakis is undoubtedly a determined man. He is estimated to be worth about $3billion (about £2.4billion), and when he bought Forest for £50million in 2017 he declared his aim was to bring back the glory days and get them back into Europe. Tattooed on his left arm are the words: “Dream, Love, Create, Fight, Survive, Win.” And so he has little time for people who are not capable of contributing towards his sole aim: winning. Hence why the officials have been coming in for stick.
At Olympiacos, a former player told of how, after defeat by Panathinaikos in the derby, Marinakis arranged for the ultras to stand outside the dressing room armed with weapons. If the team were to lose again, he warned, he would let them in.
At Forest, staff know to tread carefully around him after a defeat. During Steve Cooper’s time in charge, Marinakis cut a meeting short after the person he had invited into his office spoke too effusively about the Welshman. The meeting ended before the drink that he had ordered had been delivered. During the loss against Arsenal at the City Ground, he smashed the TV in front of his seat. After the 5-0 defeat by Fulham, his accreditation was found in a bush near Craven Cottage.
And yet, he does appear to have a softer side. In Piraeus, the port city on the edge of Athens where Olympiacos are based, he put in place a welcoming committee for refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. At his request club officials arrived at the port to distribute clothing, meals and toys to children. He has also personally funded projects including soup kitchens, new football pitches and playgrounds across the city. It was Marinakis’s idea to play a “Stop War” friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk, inviting the Ukrainian team to stay for as long as they required free of charge.
Among Forest fans, it is his drive and determination that stands out. He has pushed Forest back to the Premier League and given them fresh hope. He has invested hundreds of millions since he took over, made major upgrades to the training ground and has ambitious plans for the City Ground. He is fiercely committed to the Forest project and every time he is spotted on the pitch before a match, he is applauded. Clearly, for Forest fans, his will to win is to be prized, but for everyone else — in England, at least — it can stray too far.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 27, 2024, 08:58:03 AM
Charlotte Duncker in The Times today.He's a right charmer, isn't he?
For those travelling to Greece next week…
Of the 44.5 million people who viewed the inflammatory — and quickly infamous — tweet sent by Nottingham Forest after their defeat by Everton on Sunday, few will have thought the words came from the club’s social media manager.
“We warned the PGMOL [Professional Game Match Officials Board] that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times,” it read. And it came directly from the top, from the co-owner Evangelos Marinakis, who was watching the game on a stream in Greece while he was waiting for his other team, Olympiacos, to kick off.
Marinakis, 56, had to be persuaded to tone down the post, which has created a week of debate, statement, counter-statement and threats of legal action, bans and fines. His chagrin against officials is not new. More often than not, messages filter down from the shipping magnate about missed decisions or those he feels to have been incorrect.
The list of those decisions is long. To name a few: the last-minute winner conceded against Liverpool; Willy Boly’s second yellow card against Bournemouth; and, against Manchester United, two seemingly incorrect calls, when Joe Worrall was sent off and Marcus Rashford was awarded a penalty.
His fury towards officials is derived from his relationship with Olympiacos, as a follower and then owner. He is a lifelong fan of the Super League side. His father, Miltiadis — who started the shipping company, Capital Maritime Trading, which Evangelos has grown to a fleet of 120 ships — bought the club with ten other ship owners in 1979, when corruption was rife in the Greek game.
Some would argue that not much has changed. Regardless, it established his belief that football matches are not just won by the best team, but are inseparable from scheming and politics. In 2010, Marinakis Jr bought Olympiacos outright with the aim of making them one of the best teams in Europe. In the 14 years since his takeover, they have won ten championships. He has also become one of the most divisive figures in Greek football.
In documents seen by The Times, Marinakis is mentioned in evidence about the way the club’s ultras, Gate 7, operate within the city of Piraeus and across sport. It was claimed during the investigation that the most dangerous supporters are given accreditation for certain home games and free rein of the stadium. The three witnesses had to be placed on a witness-protection scheme over fears for their safety for speaking out against the group.
The report made reference to a game against AEK Athens last April, when Olympiacos supporters and senior management were not happy when the away side scored a third goal and the signal was given from one of the leaders of Gate 7 for fans to throw balls on to the pitch. The AEK players needed a police escort when they left the field as objects were hurled at them from the VIP section. Marinakis was named in the report as being involved with this activity.
There is a long list of violence, felonies and misdemeanours that have been linked to football hooligan groups within Greece, including a bakery belonging to an “uncooperative” referee being blown up, intimidation of officials and injuries caused to opposition fans and police. They are nearly exclusively related to protesting against unfavourable results or decisions in games.
In 2015, before he bought Forest, Marinakis was banned from football while he was investigated for being the head of an organisation that carried out match-fixing, fraud, extortion and bribing and intimidating referees. He has always strenuously denied any involvement and the allegations have been dismissed.
“The things I am accused of couldn’t be further from my mentality and the way I operate as a person,” Marinakis said in 2017. “They are not only untrue, they are unthinkable. I do not answer publicly, by choice. Maybe it is a mistake, since others speak all the time, but it is not in my philosophy to feed the small-minded, vicious cycle of unsubstantiated yellow rumours. I prefer justice to take its course, no matter how long this will take in Greece.”
Nevertheless, he is the owner of a football club in a country where it is commonplace for the integrity of referees to be called into question, often in extreme circumstances. In 2018 the PAOK owner, Ivan Savvidis, stormed on to the pitch armed with a gun to remonstrate with the referee.
In a letter to the Greek FA in December, the Super League referees complained about their treatment. “In the past years Greek and foreign referees have been a permanent target, a punching bag and a scapegoat in shifting responsibilities,” they wrote. “Announcements that go unpunished, bullying, threats, verbal and physical attacks — these are just some of the issues that have made football toxic.”
By these standards of violence and intimidation, an angrily worded tweet about an official’s allegiance costing them points is relatively tame, which an X account named Gate 7 pointed out on Sunday. “English football fans have probably never read an Olympiacos 500-word press release after a poor reffing performance,” they tweeted. “This right here is light work. Welcome to show time!”
Marinakis is undoubtedly a determined man. He is estimated to be worth about $3billion (about £2.4billion), and when he bought Forest for £50million in 2017 he declared his aim was to bring back the glory days and get them back into Europe. Tattooed on his left arm are the words: “Dream, Love, Create, Fight, Survive, Win.” And so he has little time for people who are not capable of contributing towards his sole aim: winning. Hence why the officials have been coming in for stick.
At Olympiacos, a former player told of how, after defeat by Panathinaikos in the derby, Marinakis arranged for the ultras to stand outside the dressing room armed with weapons. If the team were to lose again, he warned, he would let them in.
At Forest, staff know to tread carefully around him after a defeat. During Steve Cooper’s time in charge, Marinakis cut a meeting short after the person he had invited into his office spoke too effusively about the Welshman. The meeting ended before the drink that he had ordered had been delivered. During the loss against Arsenal at the City Ground, he smashed the TV in front of his seat. After the 5-0 defeat by Fulham, his accreditation was found in a bush near Craven Cottage.
And yet, he does appear to have a softer side. In Piraeus, the port city on the edge of Athens where Olympiacos are based, he put in place a welcoming committee for refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. At his request club officials arrived at the port to distribute clothing, meals and toys to children. He has also personally funded projects including soup kitchens, new football pitches and playgrounds across the city. It was Marinakis’s idea to play a “Stop War” friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk, inviting the Ukrainian team to stay for as long as they required free of charge.
Among Forest fans, it is his drive and determination that stands out. He has pushed Forest back to the Premier League and given them fresh hope. He has invested hundreds of millions since he took over, made major upgrades to the training ground and has ambitious plans for the City Ground. He is fiercely committed to the Forest project and every time he is spotted on the pitch before a match, he is applauded. Clearly, for Forest fans, his will to win is to be prized, but for everyone else — in England, at least — it can stray too far.
Post by: Axl Rose on April 27, 2024, 09:12:33 AM
Post by: Baldy on April 27, 2024, 09:26:37 AM
Sounds like a ******
Malaka?
Post by: Axl Rose on April 27, 2024, 09:37:09 AM
Sounds like a ******
Malaka?
That's the one 😂
Post by: HolteL4 on April 27, 2024, 09:52:50 AM
I had been trying to register for the ticket lottery on uefa.com, but kept failing due to the site thinking I was a bot and blocking me with no ability to appeal. When I was able to get past this, it would tell me that I was already registered and I'd go into a create/change password/tear my hair out loop. Anyway, the application window has closed now and I haven't been entered into the lottery (or ended up in a home). My questions are:
I cannot have been alone in my frustrations with uefa.com and will there be an option to buy through the club should we get to the final?
I didn't have any issues initially but then got a similar 'Blocked' message when I went back to it (perhaps this was down to me leaving the page open for a few days). Anyway, I opened it in another browser, 'solved' the puzzle, and was it was fine in both browsers after that. Registering with UEFA and applying couldn't have been more straightforward.
I believe the club will get 9,000 tickets for the final, but I imagine they'll be snaffled up by those those who have done the European away trips, and STHs.
If you do this again delete all your cookies from the browser you are using that should solve the being blocked issue