Aston Villa vs West Bromwich Albion (Play-off Semi 1st leg): Pre-match Thread

[LeeB]

Seems they have the same issue selling tickets as they do getting people into the ground.

[Chris Smith]

Seems they have the same issue selling tickets as they do getting people into the ground.

I think it shows how lacking in confidence they are about the tie and are expecting it to be all over after the first leg.

[Chipsticks]

Yeh Fulham’s ticket sales were a farce. My Fulham supporting brother and nephew couldn’t get tickets right until the last minute which was only thanks to a supporter who had got extras but was only willing to sell to Fulham fans. This was despite them going to 12 aways and around 10 at home. Out of curiosity what was the minimum number of homes ours went down to for last years final?

I got a spare ticket for Amfy* with my booking history, which wasn't that much, so I think it was about 3 homes.  Reckon there'll be loads more demand this year should we get there.

*Which she then lost outside the ground, bless her!

The spare was for my husband and I lost mine outside the ground!

I had it in my hand and then decided to wave my flag over the balcony for a while. When I decided to put my flag away and go in - HORROR - it had gone! So it was lucky I was able to have my husband’s off him and send him back to the pub! (Where he told the story to Liverpool  fans watching the Champions League who all thought he was a hero and bought him drinks all afternoon!)

Even for the FA Cup final it went down to a booking history of only about 4 or 5 - & it was possible to build that up even if you didn’t start till after the quarter final!

Reading this has made me feel deeply anxious.

A hero indeed!

[CT]

Yeh Fulham’s ticket sales were a farce. My Fulham supporting brother and nephew couldn’t get tickets right until the last minute which was only thanks to a supporter who had got extras but was only willing to sell to Fulham fans. This was despite them going to 12 aways and around 10 at home. Out of curiosity what was the minimum number of homes ours went down to for last years final?

I got a spare ticket for Amfy* with my booking history, which wasn't that much, so I think it was about 3 homes.  Reckon there'll be loads more demand this year should we get there.

*Which she then lost outside the ground, bless her!

The spare was for my husband and I lost mine outside the ground!

I had it in my hand and then decided to wave my flag over the balcony for a while. When I decided to put my flag away and go in - HORROR - it had gone! So it was lucky I was able to have my husband’s off him and send him back to the pub! (Where he told the story to Liverpool  fans watching the Champions League who all thought he was a hero and bought him drinks all afternoon!)

Even for the FA Cup final it went down to a booking history of only about 4 or 5 - & it was possible to build that up even if you didn’t start till after the quarter final!

Reading this has made me feel deeply anxious.

A hero indeed!

For the 1990 FA Cup tie, we'd queued up early at VP to get our tickets for the Whorethorns. On the way back, we passed their little ground and saw large queues building up.

I wound the window down and waved a large envelope which contained around 50 tickets and said a few friendly words.

Nearly gave the driver, and the guy who had just paid for them all, a heart attack!

[DB]

I see according to the Mail Livermore is a big doubt as well as Robson-Kanu out for them.

[LukeJames]

Robson-Kanu out for them.

And they have the nerve to call us spawny.

[Ads]

The sad twats are trying to invoke their greatest ever atmosphere.  Which was Swansea apparently. In 1993 third division play off semi final. The tin pot wankers.

[Richard E]

The sad twats are trying to invoke their greatest ever atmosphere.  Which was Swansea apparently. In 1993 third division play off semi final. The tin pot wankers.

There’s more atmosphere on the moon than at the Hawthorns. And a higher chance of encountering intelligent life.

[andyh]

We’re coming for the yam yams.

https://twitter.com/johntownley__/status/1126413377637687296?s=21

[adrenachrome]

[KRS]

We’re coming for the yam yams.

https://twitter.com/johntownley__/status/1126413377637687296?s=21

Excellent montage...but needs Jacks goals against Derby and Rotherham.

[KRS]

Good press conference. Reassuring to know that Dean and everyone involved are still level headed and taking each game as it comes.

[adrenachrome]

Good press conference. Reassuring to know that Dean and everyone involved are still level headed and taking each game as it comes.

Yes. DS has it spot on as usual.

[Clampy]

I'm undecided whether we should play Hause or Tuanzebe alongside Mings or who plays on the wing, Green or Adomah.

[sid1964]

When i was a youth, remember going to Albion quite a few times in the late 70s and always seem to win -  therefore as long we don't lose tomorrow, I am confident of getting through.