Rams fan view of the final

[Brassneck]

The irony is that it nearly worked for Albion.

We weren't great in the first leg and even worse in the second.  Albion played more or less to the maximum of their ability.  2-1 at home was acceptable but it was also acceptable for them and once they got their goal in the second leg, they had the momentum and were probably favourites to go on and win.

I can't help but wonder what they might have done if they'd been more adventurous in the first leg.  Deano would certainly have been more attack minded.  It is very likely that they over-concerned themselves about us and it had a detrimental effect on the tie as far as they were concerned.

Either way, it's history now but I for one hope we never have to go through another 120 minutes like that at the Hawthorns again.  It was hell on earth.

[Sexual Ealing]

The irony is that it nearly worked for Albion.

We weren't great in the first leg and even worse in the second.  Albion played more or less to the maximum of their ability.  2-1 at home was acceptable but it was also acceptable for them and once they got their goal in the second leg, they had the momentum and were probably favourites to go on and win.

I can't help but wonder what they might have done if they'd been more adventurous in the first leg.  Deano would certainly have been more attack minded.  It is very likely that they over-concerned themselves about us and it had a detrimental effect on the tie as far as they were concerned.

Either way, it's history now but I for one hope we never have to go through another 120 minutes like that at the Hawthorns again.  It was hell on earth.

That does sound like Smethwick.

[Rodders]

The irony is that it nearly worked for Albion.

We weren't great in the first leg and even worse in the second.  Albion played more or less to the maximum of their ability.  2-1 at home was acceptable but it was also acceptable for them and once they got their goal in the second leg, they had the momentum and were probably favourites to go on and win.

I can't help but wonder what they might have done if they'd been more adventurous in the first leg.  Deano would certainly have been more attack minded.  It is very likely that they over-concerned themselves about us and it had a detrimental effect on the tie as far as they were concerned.

Either way, it's history now but I for one hope we never have to go through another 120 minutes like that at the Hawthorns again.  It was hell on earth.

That does sound like Smethwick.

Bravo, SE. Applause 👏

[Lastfootstamper]

Ramsfan, a couple of years back I remember reading something along the lines of if your season ticket holders committed and renewed/bought early, they'd get their PL ticket for free, were you to have been promoted. Do you still offer that?

[Ramsfan]

Ramsfan, a couple of years back I remember reading something along the lines of if your season ticket holders committed and renewed/bought early, they'd get their PL ticket for free, were you to have been promoted. Do you still offer that?

You’re right mate we did ... it was in place last season too but we
lost to Fulham in the semis so that was the end of that! No such offer in place this season I’m afraid... think our owner is more intent on recovering some of his considerable outlay than blowing more of his Candy Crush fortune on us! In fairness, it was a similar deal to the one struck between play off finalists in recent seasons: loser takes all the Wembley gate money as the winners make such a fortune from making it to the Prem they don’t need the couple of million in gate receipts. Same philosophy.. cover the costs of season tickets to the most loyal early bird renewers - loose change compared to the riches offered by simply being in the Prem.

Wonder if Villa and Derby will do a Wembley gate receipts to the loser deal?

[Ramsfan]

By the way... got my tix for Wembley today and for those wondering, my long suffering ‘Mrs Claret and blue’ will be sat next to me in our end! She’ll be sitting on her hands and trying to suppress her screams of support for AV! Reckons it’ll be worse than watching pens at The Hawthorns ... but at least she’s there! 🤣

By the way we’re now sold out.. ru guys? Loads of disappointed regulars without tickets too.. 🙁

[KRS]

Our ticket criteria has been significantly different to Derby. Not sure how many tickets are left but expect it will sell out Monday evening with the 3+ games criteria if not before.

Is it true that your tickets went on general sale on Sunday to anybody with booking history and allowed 2 tickets per ID? If so, it’s no wonder there will be lots of disappointed regulars.

[Ramsfan]

Our ticket criteria has been significantly different to Derby. Not sure how many tickets are left but expect it will sell out Monday evening with the 3+ games criteria if not before.

Is it true that your tickets went on general sale on Sunday to anybody with booking history and allowed 2 tickets per ID? If so, it’s no wonder there will be lots of disappointed regulars.

Yes it is ... ructions about it and people saying Villa’s approach has been much fairer! I myself have taken advantage to get the missus a ticket ... and she’s only been to Derby once this season to see us thrashed by you lot! I’m not proud of doing so but some season ticket holders have been buying 5 or 6 extra tickets for family and friends while people who’ve been to 20 matches on a casual basis have got nothing! ☹️

[darren woolley]

Form goes out of the window in a one off final it wont be like our two games against you earlier this season it will be a lot closer.

[KRS]

Why are Derby season ticket holders allowed to buy so many tickets? Haven’t the club restricted numbers per season ticket holder at all?

[purpletrousers]

2018/19 Season Ticket Holders & 2019/20 New Season Ticket Holders (one ticket per Fan ID) | On sale 17th May 2019 (10am)

2018/19 Home Members & Final Three Game Plan Holders (one ticket per Fan ID) | On sale 17th May 2019 (10am)

General Sale with valid Fan ID & ticket purchase history on DCFC's ticket database (two tickets per Fan ID) | On sale 19th May 2019 (2pm)

Any memberships then 2nd window any history whatsoever, two per ID - That is pretty bonkers and would surely stop some louder irregular fans with more day trippers getting in....

[Ramsfan]

Well done my Villa friends.. just leaving Wembley, you just about deserved it. A shame Frank didn’t wake up to our attacking potential until it was too late. Can’t legislate for a keeping gaffe like that though can you? Strange game in many respects- neither keeper had a fat lot to do! But you had a definite edge up till 2-0, then defended well when we finally went for it. Thought El Ghazi was actually the MoM.

For you the riches of the Prem.. hopefully you can now hang onto young Jack and some of your other stars. Plenty to build on. For us, I fear it may be a while before we are back in this sort of platform sadly.. Good luck next season Villa. At least my missus is deliriously happy, so can’t ever too bad a thing! 😉

[Toronto Villa]

You'll be very competitive next season Ramsfan. Derby are in good hands and Frank needs another season there to keep making progress. The sides in the league that have gone down and come up aren't anything to be feared. Our very best wishes to you and the Derby fans.

[eric woolban woolban]

We felt like this last year and look what happened.
Backing you for promotion next season

[rob_bridge]

Best of luck next season. The Prem needs more Midlands teams with rich history.