Aston Villa vs Real Wolves League Cup 4th Rd Pre-Match Thread

[UK Redsox]

Hey Leeg.....any word on whether Cam will be on the bench ?

[cdbearsfan]

This is from the Express and Star:

Told it's set to be a much-changed team at Villa Park tomorrow night, Taylor Perry and Benny Ashley-Seal among the youngsters who could start. Arsenal away on Saturday and the Carabao is 4th on the priority list. 

Should be a comfortable night then like the last round if that happens.

Let’s hope so, then a jammy qtr final draw against one of the minnows getting through and you never know.

I love the League Cup and have been so disappointed with not taking it seriously since the Bradford debacle.

This seems to get trotted out all the time. When have we not treated it seriously? Sure we have made the odd change, but we have never played the kids, and when playing teams in our division we have gone with a strong side each time. The reason we haven't done well is because we've been shite, and often because our opponents have played well, not because we haven't been arsed.

[AV82EC]

This is from the Express and Star:

Told it's set to be a much-changed team at Villa Park tomorrow night, Taylor Perry and Benny Ashley-Seal among the youngsters who could start. Arsenal away on Saturday and the Carabao is 4th on the priority list. 

Should be a comfortable night then like the last round if that happens.

Let’s hope so, then a jammy qtr final draw against one of the minnows getting through and you never know.

I love the League Cup and have been so disappointed with not taking it seriously since the Bradford debacle.

This seems to get trotted out all the time. When have we not treated it seriously? Sure we have made the odd change, but we have never played the kids, and when playing teams in our division we have gone with a strong side each time. The reason we haven't done well is because we've been shite, and often because our opponents have played well, not because we haven't been arsed.

My own perception is we haven’t treated it seriously in the last 4-5 seasons with respectively avoiding relegation and trying to get promoted taking priority. You’re right about us being shite though......

[AGRIPPA]

anyone know if tickets are still available?
Cant make head nor tail of AVFC.co.uk

[PeterWithesShin]

We're a bit in the middle, we don't tend to completely disregard it by fielding an u23 side, but we don't take it completely seriously either as shown by the number of players that make pretty much their only starts/appearances of the season for us in the LC.

[Dazvillain]

anyone know if tickets are still available?
Cant make head nor tail of AVFC.co.uk

There are around 250 still on sale, just signed in, not sure if who is eligible to buy though. I’m a claret member and could so not sure on general sale

[Dazvillain]

anyone know if tickets are still available?
Cant make head nor tail of AVFC.co.uk

There are around 250 still on sale, just signed in, not sure if who is eligible to buy though. I’m a claret member and could so not sure on general sale

Just read on twitter on sale to members only as that’s the group where they originally sold out to

[Legion]

Hey Leeg.....any word on whether Cam will be on the bench ?

He played (and scored) last night so I doubt it, unfortunately. Kodjia is preferred to him.

[QuintonVilla]

anyone know if tickets are still available?
Cant make head nor tail of AVFC.co.uk

There are around 250 still on sale, just signed in, not sure if who is eligible to buy though. I’m a claret member and could so not sure on general sale

It was sold out last week. Where have these 250 all appeared from at the same time the day before the game?

[Luffbralion]

This is from the Express and Star:

Told it's set to be a much-changed team at Villa Park tomorrow night, Taylor Perry and Benny Ashley-Seal among the youngsters who could start. Arsenal away on Saturday and the Carabao is 4th on the priority list. 

Should be a comfortable night then like the last round if that happens.

Let’s hope so, then a jammy qtr final draw against one of the minnows getting through and you never know.

I love the League Cup and have been so disappointed with not taking it seriously since the Bradford debacle.

This seems to get trotted out all the time. When have we not treated it seriously? Sure we have made the odd change, but we have never played the kids, and when playing teams in our division we have gone with a strong side each time. The reason we haven't done well is because we've been shite, and often because our opponents have played well, not because we haven't been arsed.

My own perception is we haven’t treated it seriously in the last 4-5 seasons with respectively avoiding relegation and trying to get promoted taking priority. You’re right about us being shite though......

 I've always loved the League Cup and managed to get to every final we have been in since 1963. I always used to prioritise Cup games over league games if time or money was restricted. Last time we played Wolves in this competition was 1996 in the quarter final. In front of a packed Villa Park we won 1-0 through a Tommy Johnson goal. I remember it as a tight, tense game. That fabulous Brian Little side went on to win the cup in a memorable day at Wembley, lost to Liverpool in the FA Cup semi final and finished fourth in the Premier League.

How times have changed! Some managers can barely conceal their relief when they get knocked out, players know it's a chance for the reserves to have a go and supporters have to be seduced by cut price tickets. Even then the so-called big clubs have a near monopoly on the trophy.

Modern football really does have its downside.

[Ads]

anyone know if tickets are still available?
Cant make head nor tail of AVFC.co.uk

There are around 250 still on sale, just signed in, not sure if who is eligible to buy though. I’m a claret member and could so not sure on general sale

It was sold out last week. Where have these 250 all appeared from at the same time the day before the game?

Returns. On sale to members.

[Steve67]

Play the strongest side we can. Quarter final spot up for grabs.  Hope they put out a bunch of kids.  Chance to progress, make money, build the excitement. 

[PeterWithesShin]

Our record against them in the LC is W4 D1 L0. 3-2 and 1-2 wins in the 81/82 second round, 2-1 and 1-1 in the 89/90 second round, and 1-0 in the 95/96 QF.

[260475]

Haven't been to a home LC game since Semi Final 2nd leg vs QPR in '77. I was on the Witton end that night, and it was packed. One of my favourite ever Villa line ups. 2-2 and a replay at Highbury the week after. I'll go for 2-2 and a win on pens this time.
UTV

[AVH87]

A good atmosphere and a good win I fancy us for here. UTV