FA Cup Final - Pre-Match Thread

[Duncan Shaw]

Daniel, the video is stunning....thank you!
I look forward to you adding a happy ending!!

[Jimbo]

Great work, Daniel. Looking forward to the next instalment.

[Duncan Shaw]

Right for those of you who were in Club Wembley for the semi - what can I wear - I know no replica shirts (would have worn my 1957 replica), but I have a claret and blue polo shirt - been trying investigate online but nothing definitive.  Will that be OK to wear in your opinions?

[Legion]

I think they have a policy of 'no club colours'.

[olaftab]

Wear your Villa undies Duncan and don't flash!

[pauliewalnuts]

Right for those of you who were in Club Wembley for the semi - what can I wear - I know no replica shirts (would have worn my 1957 replica), but I have a claret and blue polo shirt - been trying investigate online but nothing definitive.  Will that be OK to wear in your opinions?

We were there for the semi final, in the Club Wembley gold bit. I didn't see a single person with a replica shirt on. I did, however, see loads of people wearing scarves (I did myself).

On the ticket, it says you need to dress smart casual, and actually says "no trainers". I thought that'd be one of those things that they wouldn't turn you away for, but opted not to risk it. I also stuffed my scarf in my pocket when we entered, just in case.

As for generic clothing of club colours, I wouldn't risk that, either.

[luke95]

https://clubwembley.wembleystadium.com/Events/CodeofConduct

[Duncan Shaw]

Thanks guys, I'd seen that link and it was only recommending no colours, but I'll not risk it.  Scarf in the pocket and Villa pants it is then.  We are on half way so if you see someone running towards the Villa end with no trousers on when we win at full time, that will be me!!

[freethinker]

Right for those of you who were in Club Wembley for the semi - what can I wear - I know no replica shirts (would have worn my 1957 replica), but I have a claret and blue polo shirt - been trying investigate online but nothing definitive.  Will that be OK to wear in your opinions?

We were there for the semi final, in the Club Wembley gold bit. I didn't see a single person with a replica shirt on. I did, however, see loads of people wearing scarves (I did myself).

On the ticket, it says you need to dress smart casual, and actually says "no trainers". I thought that'd be one of those things that they wouldn't turn you away for, but opted not to risk it. I also stuffed my scarf in my pocket when we entered, just in case.

As for generic clothing of club colours, I wouldn't risk that, either.

Where did you read that Paulie? I'm looking at a Club Wembley (bronze) ticket now and all I can see is "the wearing of replica club shirts is strictly prohibited" - nothing about footwear!

Edit: I found this on the Club Wembley website:

"DRESS CODE - There is no strict dress code within Club Wembley and the Bobby Moore Club, with the exception of replica club shirts."

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Daniel, the video is stunning....thank you!
I look forward to you adding a happy ending!!

Seconded!

Brilliant stuff Daniel!

[Villatillidie25]

Daniel, the video is stunning....thank you!
I look forward to you adding a happy ending!!

Seconded!

Brilliant stuff Daniel!

I'm currently on my 10th viewing this morning. Goosebumps doesn't even do it justice!

[DanielRolinson]

Daniel, the video is stunning....thank you!
I look forward to you adding a happy ending!!

Seconded!

Brilliant stuff Daniel!

I'm currently on my 10th viewing this morning. Goosebumps doesn't even do it justice!

Daniel, the video is stunning....thank you!
I look forward to you adding a happy ending!!

Seconded!

Brilliant stuff Daniel!

Thanks!

I think I may have watched it 20 times or more myself!

[Duncan Shaw]

I can't fucking wait now, I really can't.  Come on my Villa Babbies, let's fuck these tarquin fuckers a new one!!!!!

[Duncan Shaw]

Sorry about the language, I just needed to splurge that out!!!!

[DeKuip]

Great video. Seven fantastic goals in front of the Holte End.

So close to a replay with Blackpool… Gil's goal v Bournemouth… Given's save v Leicester, then Bacuna about to be substituted… The goals (what a lovely clean strike by Delph!) and atmosphere v the Albion… Incredible performance in the semi, what a day!

Let's remember all this if things aren't going our way on Saturday, not sit there sulking, keep the non-stop noise up and stay behind the lads all the way to climbing those steps.