Aston Villa v Chelsea Match Thread

[Ozzjim]

On paper, it could be a very, very long afternoon!

[timeoutbigbar]

Fortunately the game is played on grass.  I see your point though, its going to be difficult to get anything.  All I expect is 100% effort from every one of them.

[VillaAlways]

Gabby is captain.Come on Gabby,do us proud !!

[Ian.]

They can only go out and give it their very best shot with 100% commitment, its what our skipper always gives every week.

[VinnieChase84]

any links for the match online?

[Monty]

I (almost!) don't care about the result today. All I know is that, with the academy being so strongly represented and our ill captain watching on and being cheered from all sides of the ground, I am very likely to end the day very proud indeed of my club, regardless of the result.

[Percy McCarthy]

Well done Stan for supporting the lads.

Wonder what shop Bent's in? Thornton's with Easter coming?

[garyshawsknee]

Shame Carlos isn't playing,but good to see a lot of youth in there. Win,lose or draw,play and sing your hearts out for Stan, UTV.

[berneboy]

14:40
Dan AVFC: Just been told Carlos Cuellar has a thigh strain but should be back in action next week.

[timeoutbigbar]

any links for the match online?

http://www.nutjob.eu/ is usually alright if you don't use any downloaded software.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Im hoping this stream might kick in in a mohttp://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/116315/1/watch-aston-villa-vs-chelsea.html

[Mister E]

It's a brave but understandable selection - I hope the kids do well and I'm glad he's got a MF three in there rather than 2 wingers.

[D.boy]

I will have no complaints as long as those playing give their all. That's all we expect and ask for.

[VancouverLion]

Watching sportsnetworld here in Vancouver, just showed Stan all suited up, Villa tie on, big smile as usual, shaking hands with everyone inside the tunnel. What a top bloke!
Showed Torres running on the pitch with 19 Petrov on back of his shirt.

Come on lads win it for the skipper!!!!!

[lovejoy]

The petroc situation has taken the focus off the result (quite rightly) and perhaps that's the factor that may spur the team on today.