FA Cup Final - Pre-Match Thread

[JUAN PABLO]

I saw the probable arsenal team on the TV last night and thought


Fu.ck

That looks good


Then thought of how crap they were against reading and we are

Aston villa....


We can do this ...

[john e]

can the kind poster who put that link up for buying FA cup final programes on line put it up again please, I cant find the post now

[Legion]

Here you go

[Villatillidie25]

I shouldn't have bothered with coming in to the office this morning. I have done fuck all. My only achievement has been making a round of tea.

To say my mind is elsewhere is the greatest understatement of all time.

sums up my week to be honest; checking H&V every 5 minutes to see if someone else has posted something of interest of there is an injury/fitness update has reduced my productivity below even normal levels...

[mrastonvilla]

Setting off for the Midlands in a minute for an overnight stay at my folks. This is actually happening isn't it, we're playing in the cup final tomorrow!

[Dr Butler]

Setting off for the Midlands in a minute for an overnight stay at my folks. This is actually happening isn't it, we're playing in the cup final tomorrow!

UTV
The Doc

[purpletrousers]

Getting the rattler down this afternoon, having a drink around Whitechapel tonight.

Have dreamt about this day for that long that I can't believe it's almost here.

Just hope the players do the club proud, of which I'm sure they will.

Come on you lions!

I might be cycling past, where will you be?!
I love Villa coming to town :-)

[john e]

Here you go

smashing thanks
people have asked me to get them a programme while I'm down there,
 cant be arsed to be carrying a load of them round with me all day

[DeKuip]

Anyone else get the feeling that Tim Sherwood might spring a surprise or two tomorrow in regards to formation and tactics?  If Richardson isn't fit, then I just wonder whether he might go to a 3-5-2. 

I really don't know what to think. Against these I'd go with both Westwood and Sanchez holding, have Benteke on his own up front ahead of Cleverly, Grealish, Delph (4-2-3-1), but I wouldn't be surprised if we're planning on bypassing the midfield a bit and trying to cause them problems with long balls to Benteke with Gabby's pace alongside him (like the first half of the Albion league game). The semi-final formation and performance would be fantastic but will that work as well again?

[Duncan Shaw]

Here you go

smashing thanks
people have asked me to get them a programme while I'm down there,
 cant be arsed to be carrying a load of them round with me all day

Good point!

[Duncan Shaw]

Anyone else get the feeling that Tim Sherwood might spring a surprise or two tomorrow in regards to formation and tactics?  If Richardson isn't fit, then I just wonder whether he might go to a 3-5-2. 

I really don't know what to think. Against these I'd go with both Westwood and Sanchez holding, have Benteke on his own up front ahead of Cleverly, Grealish, Delph (4-2-3-1), but I wouldn't be surprised if we're planning on bypassing the midfield a bit and trying to cause them problems with long balls to Benteke with Gabby's pace alongside him (like the first half of the Albion league game). The semi-final formation and performance would be fantastic but will that work as well again?

Can't second guess it - just worried about the utter mare Sanchez had at the Emirates!

[villabear]

Sitting at work. A bag of nerves but so excited. I can remember feeling exactly the same fifteen years ago. So much so they sent me home early as I wasn't getting anything done.
As that feeling has come to me so has the way I felt when I returned home after that game. So, so disappointed, knowing that we hadn't performed and missed a massive opportunity.
Let's hope the players know this and what an opportunity they have to become heroes.
I love the Villa, sometimes more than I should do I know but it's a time like this when I think what it all means to me. So boys don't let this chance pass you by as I don't think I can't wait another 15 years.

[Des Little]

I'm achieving fcuk all here at work today.  It's utterly futile being here.

[Damo70]

We have to attack them. We can't defend and they are dangerous going forward. Their defence is a very weak for a top side. They can play both keepers if they like. They are both shit. I don't think it has been mentioned on here but I heard Wellbeck is out. That is good news. He has impressed me since he went there.

[Duncan Shaw]

I'm working from home, and have got quite a bit to do, but am doing fuck all as well!
I just keep staring at my tickets and dreaming. 
And then reading the Benteke thread to balance my optimism and get depressed.....