Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Pre-Match Thread

[nigel]

Do we know if they are planning anything in respect of the two supporters that died traveling to/from a pre eason game?

[Legion]

Yes. Applause in the 17th minute, I think.

[Dr Butler]

Yes. Applause in the 17th minute, I think.

please excuse my ignorance, but why the 17th minute ?

[Legion]

Flight number MH17.

[dave.woodhall]

Flight number MH17.

It's all getting a bit "Us too" now.

[German James]

Flight number MH17.

It's all getting a bit "Us too" now.

How so? It's not for anyone else to decide what motivates this sort of tribute.

[silhillvilla]

Us 0-2 them
Are they planning the 17th min thing all season ?

[Hookeysmith]

Phew

And I thought I was the only one that thought that also. What happened with Stan was unique and got the attention it deserved. I do not want to make light of the tragedy with flight MH17 but they should really find a new way to  remember them.

Just my opinion of course

[MoetVillan]

1 nil to us.  Another clean sheet, and last on MOTD once more

[dave.woodhall]

Flight number MH17.

It's all getting a bit "Us too" now.

How so? It's not for anyone else to decide what motivates this sort of tribute.

I appreciate that and good luck to them if that's what they want and it helps the deceased's families and friends but as with everything the more it's done the less the impact.

[not3bad]

I remember how horrible Newcastle at home was last season so I'm not holding out any hope.

[silhillvilla]

Yes I have no issue with the 17th min. In the same way other clubs were expected to observe and respect the 19 min for Stan. Good luck to them and the grieving families and friends.

[Quiet Lion]

Flight number MH17.

It's all getting a bit "Us too" now.

How so? It's not for anyone else to decide what motivates this sort of tribute.

I appreciate that and good luck to them if that's what they want and it helps the deceased's families and friends but as with everything the more it's done the less the impact.

Agreed, didnt WBA do an applause in the 9th minute as part of their Justice for Jeff campaign on Saturday ?

[PaulWinch again]

I'm away this Saturday, so hope that brings us good luck! Win please Villa.

[paulcomben]

Last year Ben Arfa massacred Luna in this fixture. At least we won't be seeing either of them. Will Sissoko be contained by Cissokho, though?!

I'll be keeping an eye on the score from the Peterborough Beer Festival. Cheers.