Aston Villa v Chelsea Match Thread

[Desi]

1440:
  Stiliyan Petrov is in his seat at Villa Park, smiling, shaking hands and signing autographs. He got a great reception from the Chelsea players when he met them a few minutes ago too.

[Grande Pablo]

Great footage of Stan at VP with a huge grin on his face signing autographs.  Top man.

[Dave]

Good team selection that.

Hopefully they can hold their own.

[Chicago_Villa]

Stan close to tears as the fans show him their love...

[Chicago_Villa]

Stan close to tears as the fans show him their love...

As was I, I should add

[Mister E]

Baker looks like he's crapping himself.

[Rigadon]

A brave man.   

[Toronto Villa]

Very relaxed about this. Happy that McLeish has gone with a young attacking line up. A lot of kids who will be looking to make an impression. Daunting, yes. But their passion can make up for that.

Nice to see the ground looking fuller than it has in recent weeks. It is a wonderful place when it is rocking.

[richard moore]

Good team selection that.

Hopefully they can hold their own.

Don't you feel a much greater inclination to get behind a line up like this too, I certainly do! We ought to stick with these kids, something to define us and cling onto at last instead of the same old same old

[Holtenderinthesky]

Good team selection that.

Hopefully they can hold their own.

Or potentially one of the worst Villa sides ever to represent us in the Prem.  Lacking in experience and under the guidance of Alex McLeish.  I fear a thumping.

[Mister E]

Ireland looking good and energetic today.

[Toronto Villa]

Shame some Holte Enders couldn't be bothered to show up.

[Toronto Villa]

Fuck me. Got away with one there.

[Mister E]

Great save from SG

[Mister E]

We've got a much more comfortable passing side today.