FA Cup Final - Pre-Match Thread

[DanielRolinson]

This is getting mental. Just watched the Prince William interview, read the interviews with our three surviving players from 57, now the scarves, it's none stop and my nerves have finally started to kick in big time. I'll be meeting up with my father tomorrow and I know all conversation will be about the game. Saturday is going to be one of the longest days of my life, I can feel it and there's no where to hide. I've hardly got any work done this week and I'm normally really calm before games, even the big ones but this one is so different.

Watched this yet?

Your video? Yes I have fella, numerous times and it's bloody marvellous. For me, there's only one thing better than watching a Villa goal, it's watching the Villa fans celebrate a goal.

I was meant to post the link there.. but didn't.

Cheers! Goosebump central it was described as on Twitter earlier, had such an amazing response to it.

How good would it be to get it on the Wembley big screens prior to kick off.

[Meanwood Villa]

Will Lambert get a medal for getting us through rounds 3 and 4?

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Prince William explains why he's a villa fan http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32918954

Isn't his half brother Harry Hewitt a gooner ?

[PeterWithesShin]

It's time for you to once again inspire the team at Wembley - and create a claret and blue wall of colour at the FA Cup final.

Villa face Arsenal on Saturday on the biggest domestic football stage - and you can play your part.

After the success of our crowd mosaic at the FA Cup semi-final following the suggestions of several fan groups, we can confirm that we will be going one step further for the showpiece final with the Gunners.

There will be a scarf mosaic on Saturday to create a visual effect to encourage the team as they make their entrance into the stadium.

Not only will the scarf serve as a fantastic final memento, it will also help you form a striking sight across Wembley.

When you arrive in the stadium you will notice a scarf attached to your seat.

The scarf will be either claret or blue, with a different design on each side.

Please do not remove any scarves from other supporters seats - we need everyone to play their part on the day to ensure we achieve the effect of a mosaic display.

And it's also important that everyone receives their souvenir of the day and respects their fellow fans.

All you need to do is hold the scarf above your head with either side facing the pitch as the players come out of the tunnel - and it should form an amazing sight for those witnessing the Wembley spectacular.

We hope you enjoy a great day out at Wembley and thank you for the ongoing support.

*Please note that due to receiving an extra allocation of tickets, a number of supporters will not receive a scarf in their block on the day.

You will be contacted and receive a voucher post-final for you to be able to redeem in the club shop and collect your scarf next week.

Every single Villa fan at Wembley will receive a souvenir cup final flag. This will be placed on your seat.

[olaftab]

That's brilliant. Look forward to my scarf.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

Will Lambert get a medal for getting us through rounds 3 and 4?

Not forgetting the Marshall Brothers...

[Pat McMahon]

Really disappointed for a mate of mine. He bought a ticket on the web and paid via PayPal last week. No sign of the ticket and the seller has stopped communicating, so looking ominous.

Worst of all, a friend of mine came good with 4 tickets yesterday and I have them earmarked for some people I know but could have put one aside for him.

[Toronto Villa]

I love everything that Sherwood has said in that article on the last page. Especially this:

"This is an opportunity to pick up another trophy for this fantastic football club and for the players to put themselves in the history books. There's a hero in that dressing room somewhere"

"I want them to enjoy the day and believe. We need to believe in that dressing room and on that pitch. There's nothing wrong with believing"

[Jimbo]

Really disappointed for a mate of mine. He bought a ticket on the web and paid via PayPal last week. No sign of the ticket and the seller has stopped communicating, so looking ominous.

Worst of all, a friend of mine came good with 4 tickets yesterday and I have them earmarked for some people I know but could have put one aside for him.

Well, any spares, Pat, I'm sure I can unburden you.

[Ron Manager]

I know its a long shot but I do hope Carles Gil makes it to the subs bench on Saturday....and then on the pitch up front with Benteke.

[Jimbo]

Should we be in the mood to celebrate on Saturday night / Sunday morning, there's a rather nice Franciacorta brut sparkling wine from Italy at Aldi for £14.99. The name? "Villa Emozione" (I think that means Villa Emotion). Perfect.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Should we be in the mood to celebrate on Saturday night / Sunday morning, there's a rather nice Franciacorta brut sparkling wine from Italy at Aldi for £14.99. The name? "Villa Emozione" (I think that means Villa Emotion). Perfect.

Is there an Aldi next door to Wembley?

When we win I'm staying in the area...might buy 2 bottles...those I'm with can get their own!
;-)

[Jimbo]

Should we be in the mood to celebrate on Saturday night / Sunday morning, there's a rather nice Franciacorta brut sparkling wine from Italy at Aldi for £14.99. The name? "Villa Emozione" (I think that means Villa Emotion). Perfect.

Is there an Aldi next door to Wembley?

When we win I'm staying in the area...might buy 2 bottles...those I'm with can get their own!
;-)

My expert consumer advice is to get a couple of bottles in now for the fridge and pop 'em when you get home.

[Gerrin]

It's time for you to once again inspire the team at Wembley - and create a claret and blue wall of colour at the FA Cup final.

Villa face Arsenal on Saturday on the biggest domestic football stage - and you can play your part.

After the success of our crowd mosaic at the FA Cup semi-final following the suggestions of several fan groups, we can confirm that we will be going one step further for the showpiece final with the Gunners.

There will be a scarf mosaic on Saturday to create a visual effect to encourage the team as they make their entrance into the stadium.

Not only will the scarf serve as a fantastic final memento, it will also help you form a striking sight across Wembley.

When you arrive in the stadium you will notice a scarf attached to your seat.

The scarf will be either claret or blue, with a different design on each side.

Please do not remove any scarves from other supporters seats - we need everyone to play their part on the day to ensure we achieve the effect of a mosaic display.

And it's also important that everyone receives their souvenir of the day and respects their fellow fans.

All you need to do is hold the scarf above your head with either side facing the pitch as the players come out of the tunnel - and it should form an amazing sight for those witnessing the Wembley spectacular.

We hope you enjoy a great day out at Wembley and thank you for the ongoing support.

*Please note that due to receiving an extra allocation of tickets, a number of supporters will not receive a scarf in their block on the day.

You will be contacted and receive a voucher post-final for you to be able to redeem in the club shop and collect your scarf next week.

Every single Villa fan at Wembley will receive a souvenir cup final flag. This will be placed on your seat.

Sounds interesting. Really looking forward to seeing it.

[KRS]

That reminds me...I've had a bottle of Lanson champagne waiting for a good excuse to be opened for about a year. Hoping Saturday night is the perfect time to raise a toast!