Sandwell Town vs Aston Villa: Pre-Match Thread

[Nev]

I genuinely have no idea how this will end up, which is great compared to the predictable nature of the division we're all so desperate to get to.

I'm naturally cautious so was delighted with last Saturday, the first 30 minutes was the best I've seen us play since BFR was in town and the way we negated the opposition was brilliant. I'd love to see this happen on Friday but my instinct is that it would be too good to be true.

They got the deal of the year swopping Rondon for Gayle and if he starts I think he will score.

In summary, evenly matched sides but we are on the up after Saturday and that momentum will push us over the line.

2-1

[Chris_Jephcott]

I have a bad feeling about this one. Can’t shake it. We’ll score for sure, but I think this will be an Albion 3-2.

[TaxDodger]

Despite our recent excellent form we could still really do with at least 7 points from our three pre-Christmas games if we're serious about the top two. No reason we can't beat these.

[Jimsta]

Hi All,
   Been living in Thailand and this week just got back to UK to spend Xmas with family.
As going round pup to pup drinking Ales ( really missed the Ales ) caught up with old friends and now im going Friday night to watch the Villa and cannot wait.
But the catch is i'll be in the Albion end but i don't care as i missed the Villa to much and to see them live again was on my must to do list. Fed up watching them on T.V or internet in Thailand with the time zone 7 hours difference.
Finally going to see the Villa boys, My head say's 1-1 but my hearts is going with a 2-1 win.
All the best people.

[Bad English]

just got back to UK to spend Xmas with family.
As going round pup to pup drinking Ales

It's a dog's life, eh!

[UK Redsox]

A pub walkies rather than a pub crawl

[nrg72]

Them 2 Us 4.

[Drummond]

just got back to UK to spend Xmas with family.
As going round pup to pup drinking Ales

It's a dog's life, eh!

Can I never hear that one again please?

[Axl Rose]

Hi All,
   Been living in Thailand and this week just got back to UK to spend Xmas with family.
As going round pup to pup drinking Ales ( really missed the Ales ) caught up with old friends and now im going Friday night to watch the Villa and cannot wait.
But the catch is i'll be in the Albion end but i don't care as i missed the Villa to much and to see them live again was on my must to do list. Fed up watching them on T.V or internet in Thailand with the time zone 7 hours difference.
Finally going to see the Villa boys, My head say's 1-1 but my hearts is going with a 2-1 win.
All the best people.

Enjoy, pal!

[Toronto Villa]

Hi All,
   Been living in Thailand and this week just got back to UK to spend Xmas with family.
As going round pup to pup drinking Ales ( really missed the Ales ) caught up with old friends and now im going Friday night to watch the Villa and cannot wait.
But the catch is i'll be in the Albion end but i don't care as i missed the Villa to much and to see them live again was on my must to do list. Fed up watching them on T.V or internet in Thailand with the time zone 7 hours difference.
Finally going to see the Villa boys, My head say's 1-1 but my hearts is going with a 2-1 win.
All the best people.

Jimsta I’m at Breeze rooftop bar at Lebua Bangkok right now. Love SE Asia. Will be going back home to Toronto this weekend.

[Jimsta]

Hi All,
   Been living in Thailand and this week just got back to UK to spend Xmas with family.
As going round pup to pup drinking Ales ( really missed the Ales ) caught up with old friends and now im going Friday night to watch the Villa and cannot wait.
But the catch is i'll be in the Albion end but i don't care as i missed the Villa to much and to see them live again was on my must to do list. Fed up watching them on T.V or internet in Thailand with the time zone 7 hours difference.
Finally going to see the Villa boys, My head say's 1-1 but my hearts is going with a 2-1 win.
All the best people.

Jimsta I’m at Breeze rooftop bar at Lebua Bangkok right now. Love SE Asia. Will be going back home to Toronto this weekend.

I do know of Breeze rooftop as near Saphan Taksin BTS stop and bridge, The reason never been as the food is very overprised but the view are out of this world, Hope you went up just before 5 to see the sun go down and watch the city come alive.
I have been to many rooftops in Bangkok and it is a must do but i stay away from the dress codes as i love showing off my Villa Tattoo's on my legs, The Thai people love them and get stopped many times asking questions.
Like i said i do miss English Ale and beer but Thai food IMO the best in the world. Then again i love spicy food.

[Richard E]

Tipton Turdus Turdus 1 Aston Villa 5.

I think Richard E may be offended due to his association with Turdus Town.

Occupational hazard of living in Tipton. I’m immune to it by now.

[Legion]

Tipton Turdus Turdus 1 Aston Villa 5.

I think Richard E may be offended due to his association with Turdus Town.

Occupational hazard of living in Tipton. I’m immune to it by now.

So the inoculations have kicked in, then?

[kippaxvilla2]

Woooooooooooooooooh!!

ALBION’s derby clash with Aston Villa is now a complete sell-out.

The limited number of remaining single tickets were snapped up on Thursday afternoon.

Thank you for your support.

[wittonwarrior]

They will leave the blocks like greyhounds and hopefully finish the game as lame ducks.  Going for 3-1 win.  We should have too much for them.