Aston Villa v Liverpool (FAC3) Friday 8th January 7:45pm KO - Pre Match Thread

[eddiemunster]

So...anyone got a revised team prediction?

Reckon it will be something like this


Barry Humphries (in drag)
Oscar “Barry” Arce         Barry Hole   Sil Swinkels (penalty duties)      Gareth Barry

  Absolutely brilliant!!








Barry Chuckle    Gene Barry     Amanda Barry

Barry Sheen   Barry Gibb     Barry Manilow
 
Sub:  Louis Barry,  Barry Bannan, Barry Island

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Manilow gets caught offside too much if VAR is in use.

[appyarryampton]

IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.

[stubbsyandy]

This is a great opportunity for us to see the next generation and for them to impress!

[LeeB]

IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.

That horse bolted long ago.

I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.

 

[ADVILLAFAN]

Optimistic to ask when the draw for the 4th Round is?

[Hookeysmith]

Its not just the youth team though is it?

Surely the under 23's are available as well

[TelfordVilla]

The average age of the U23s is 19 and their results this season have largely been terrible.

[darren woolley]

I'm looking forward to seeing the youngsters play.

[Toronto Villa]

IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.

That horse bolted long ago.

I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.

 

Yep. I can't recall ever being this relaxed before a game. We will likely lose heavily so fuck it. I hope our young kids do themselves proud. And frankly it's like their kids vs us last time where a few of them are now featuring in the first team or successfully on loan. That's ultimately what we want out of tonight. A win would be a massive cherry on the icing on the cake.

[Mister E]

So...anyone got a revised team prediction?

Reckon it will be something like this

Barry Humphries (in drag)
Oscar “Barry” Arce         Barry Hole   Sil Swinkels (penalty duties)      Gareth Barry

Barry Chuckle    Gene Barry     Amanda Barry

Barry Sheen   Barry Gibb     Barry Manilow
 
Sub:  Louis Barry,  Barry Bannan, Barry Island

Why didn't Barry take the penalty?

[Legion]

Haven't all of the bright young prospects been training with the first team and therefore ko'd with Covid? Meaning we're likely left with the dregs. Legion needs to get Cam Archer back to the Villa sharpish.

Yes. As well as loaned out (Vassilev and Archer for example). Cam's loan has been extended until May with no recall option.

[LeeB]

IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.

That horse bolted long ago.

I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.

 

Yep. I can't recall ever being this relaxed before a game. We will likely lose heavily so fuck it. I hope our young kids do themselves proud. And frankly it's like their kids vs us last time where a few of them are now featuring in the first team or successfully on loan. That's ultimately what we want out of tonight. A win would be a massive cherry on the icing on the cake.

Nobody is going to laugh at us if we get thumped, we'll get all the sympathy and pats on the back for getting the tie on, and anyway we battered them at real football a few weeks back.

If we beat them though, or push them close, they're going to look like twats. If they go heavy on a bunch of kids only playing because of a pandemic, they're also going to look like twats.

It's robbed them of their sanctimony, which will hurt them more than any other club. It's almost worth it.

[Brend'Watkins]

I will not be watching this slaughter.  Would have much preferred it if we gave them the game.

[Toronto Villa]

IMO it is an absolute disgrace we are playing this game. Total devaluation of the FA cup.

That horse bolted long ago.

I'm not that arsed in all honesty, it's a mad old situation and unfortunately the timing of it is shite, but it's not anybody's fault and I think we look better if we stand up and get on with it, which it seems we are.

 

Yep. I can't recall ever being this relaxed before a game. We will likely lose heavily so fuck it. I hope our young kids do themselves proud. And frankly it's like their kids vs us last time where a few of them are now featuring in the first team or successfully on loan. That's ultimately what we want out of tonight. A win would be a massive cherry on the icing on the cake.

Nobody is going to laugh at us if we get thumped, we'll get all the sympathy and pats on the back for getting the tie on, and anyway we battered them at real football a few weeks back.

If we beat them though, or push them close, they're going to look like twats. If they go heavy on a bunch of kids only playing because of a pandemic, they're also going to look like twats.

It's robbed them of their sanctimony, which will hurt them more than any other club. It's almost worth it.

If they lose they will likely put out a new song and light lots of candles.