Aston Villa v Birmingham City - Pre Match Thread

[Des Little]

There's no bigger worrier than me when it comes to watching the Villa, however even I'm not on edge for this one.  Not because I don't think we'll win (I do as it happens), however let's be honest, what's the worst that can happen?  They win, and stay up.  Big deal. It's not as if it's the other way round, or the winner gets promoted/wins a trophy.  Yes they'll dance about and be delirious, but when the dust settles, they'll realise that they'll most probably be in the same situation next season, whereas we have bigger fish to fry than worry about them.  Have faith, people.

[Nelly]

Why are people saying they would take a draw? It's Small Heath at home for feck sake. The way some are going on on here and Twitter you'd think we were playing Real Madrid or that Small Heath had just appointed Simeone not the crook Hound Dog Harry. Grow some balls, let's smash them on the pitch and let them hear what a full house sounds like.

I don't think anyone is pretending Blues are good, more that we aren't much kop right now. We do have a good recent home record but I'm not sure how convincing some of those wins were, as contradictory as that might sound. I really hope we turn up and demolish them though.

[auntiesledd]

I must confess that my hope of us handing out a significant relegation death-blow to those barstewards have dwindled recently, but surely our hapless bunch will have enough to get a point from this hate-fest? Won't they?? 

So it's an optimistic 1-1 for me.

[Bad English]

I had that debate with one in a pub in Kings Norton watching Villa. He said he wasn't at the game because he was prioritising his kids. When I pointed out that he wasn't with his kids he was in the pub, he went into full offended father mode like I was saying his children weren't important to him and insulting his kids!

Ha,ha, good man

Anne-Marie is very ladylike, I'll have you know!

[Lobsterboy]

My hope is that this massively underperforming bunch of players step up after what has been an unbelievably disappointing season and give this lot a sound thrashing

My expectation is that we'll fail to turn up, give away a stupid goal via a back pass or something similar and create zilch losing 0-1

Prove me wrong! Please! 

[Three Spires Villa]

I had that debate with one in a pub in Kings Norton watching Villa. He said he wasn't at the game because he was prioritising his kids. When I pointed out that he wasn't with his kids he was in the pub, he went into full offended father mode like I was saying his children weren't important to him and insulting his kids!

Ha,ha, good man

Anne-Marie is very ladylike, I'll have you know!
Opps, sorry

[He wears a magic hat]

I see nothing other than a tedious drab affair with them coming for a point and us not having the where with all to break them down.

0-0

If there is to be a winner its going to come from a defensive error or a set piece. Unfortunately I can't call which way that would be:( which I find absolutely unbelievable given the shit we are playing against

[amfy]

I had that debate with one in a pub in Kings Norton watching Villa. He said he wasn't at the game because he was prioritising his kids. When I pointed out that he wasn't with his kids he was in the pub, he went into full offended father mode like I was saying his children weren't important to him and insulting his kids!

Ha,ha, good man

Anne-Marie is very ladylike, I'll have you know!
Opps, sorry

Well sometimes I am.

[VancouverLion]

Why are people saying they would take a draw? It's Small Heath at home for feck sake. The way some are going on on here and Twitter you'd think we were playing Real Madrid or that Small Heath had just appointed Simeone not the crook Hound Dog Harry. Grow some balls, let's smash them on the pitch and let them hear what a full house sounds like.

F***in right!!!

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Apparently kn-bhead Troy Deeney has said that one day he'd like to play for scum against Villa. How soon is he planning this bearing in mind he's apparently buying a house locally? He'd be better off keeping his trap shut and focussing on his commitment to Watford.

[CT Villan]

Apparently kn-bhead Troy Deeney has said that one day he'd like to play for scum against Villa.

Of course he does. He's not good enough to play for us, so he has to settle for the second best honour in football.

[kippaxvilla2]

Hasn't taken Rednob long to start mouthing off about us again.

[aj2k77]

Deeney is a mutant, flat face with eyes on the side of his head. His parents must have been a Horse and a Frying Pan. He can fuck off and take his brain cell with him. Bruce better get those bastards up for a right old fight Sunday, I'm foaming at the mouth already.

[auntiesledd]

Apparently kn-bhead Troy Deeney has said that one day he'd like to play for scum against Villa. How soon is he planning this bearing in mind he's apparently buying a house locally? He'd be better off keeping his trap shut and focussing on his commitment to Watford.

I had the 'pleasure' of hearing said Knob 'ead on Talkshite earlier today. He said he was going on Sunday, so I'm sure we can give him the sort of reception his attendance richly deserves.

[TaxDodger]

Apparently kn-bhead Troy Deeney has said that one day he'd like to play for scum against Villa. How soon is he planning this bearing in mind he's apparently buying a house locally? He'd be better off keeping his trap shut and focussing on his commitment to Watford.

I had the 'pleasure' of hearing said Knob 'ead on Talkshite earlier today. He said he was going on Sunday, so I'm sure we can give him the sort of reception his attendance richly deserves.

I think completely ignoring a player as insignificant as Troy Deeney would work better. Being on the receiving end of abuse from Villa fans seems to make the recipient worthy of hero status among Blues fans.