was it really that bad?
We played Hibs in a pre season.
Quote from: spk on April 01, 2012, 01:14:08 PMwas it really that bad?Yes, it was really bad. It was also 36 years ago, and we should not be hostages to history.
I don't see why the Rangers 'friendly' in '76 should have any bearing on the decision whether or not to have a charity match against Celtic 36 years later, which would be taking place for very different reasons. They'd only get a limited amount of tickets for a start, secondly, there would be loads more Villa fans there, and thirdly, the travelling Celts seem to behave themselves on their travels.
Quote from: Stu on April 01, 2012, 01:34:28 PMI don't see why the Rangers 'friendly' in '76 should have any bearing on the decision whether or not to have a charity match against Celtic 36 years later, which would be taking place for very different reasons. They'd only get a limited amount of tickets for a start, secondly, there would be loads more Villa fans there, and thirdly, the travelling Celts seem to behave themselves on their travels.Seem to behave themselves on their travels ?When they played over at the Blues,there was absolute chaos all day in Digbeth and Small HeathOh and this is them behaving themselves on there travels as wellThats our troops there referring to by the way !!!
Quote from: forzavilla on April 01, 2012, 01:47:38 PMQuote from: Stu on April 01, 2012, 01:34:28 PMI don't see why the Rangers 'friendly' in '76 should have any bearing on the decision whether or not to have a charity match against Celtic 36 years later, which would be taking place for very different reasons. They'd only get a limited amount of tickets for a start, secondly, there would be loads more Villa fans there, and thirdly, the travelling Celts seem to behave themselves on their travels.Seem to behave themselves on their travels ?When they played over at the Blues,there was absolute chaos all day in Digbeth and Small HeathOh and this is them behaving themselves on there travels as wellThats our troops there referring to by the way !!!Villa fans, by contrast, are absolute angels in comparison during the derby games. Youtube video just shows some pissed up twats.I don't even think this would happen anyway. The schedule is already full. Nice idea though.
While I understand some worry about playing one of the Infirm, if it was a game dedicated to Petrov I can't believe there would be any trouble.
Quote from: cdvillafan on April 01, 2012, 02:05:42 PMWhile I understand some worry about playing one of the Infirm, if it was a game dedicated to Petrov I can't believe there would be any trouble.Lovely sentiment,but i'd point you in the direction of my link which is a game they played in is a pre-season friendlyVile,horrible,reptiles,they need keeping as far away from Villa Park as possible