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

[Rudy Can't Fail]

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

Modern times. TV money for the game and allows us to focus on the league and the financial rewards a top finish brings.
That said, I fully agree with you but realistically, there's little opportunity for either team to reschedule the game and to think earlier this week I honestly thought this was finally our year.

When we finally do win the FA Cup again.. and we will, it's going to be one hell of a party. Maybe now is not the best time for that party.

[PaulWinch again]

Well it’s all gone nuts really. Aren’t Spurs in the League Cup final after winning two games? Stoke and Brentford. These cup competitions are completely devalued, even more than normal.

[john e]

it is what it is

life under a pandemic is not normal
I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters

Yes it’s not ideal and we will lose but to be honest Football is one of the things that’s kept me going under this shit sandwich of the past year
And I’m grateful for it

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Football is one of the things that’s kept me going under this shit sandwich of the past year
And I’m grateful for it

Same here. The Villa and Trump/US election has been a godsend.

[Lastfootstamper]

Well it’s all gone nuts really. Aren’t Spurs in the League Cup final after winning two games? Stoke and Brentford. These cup competitions are completely devalued, even more than normal.

They beat Chelsea too, on penalties.

[clash city rocker]

We avoided relegation last season which was a miracle. We need another tonight. Keep the faith. Stranger things have happened.

[London Villan]

Wish we were there to support them tonight.

[TonyD]

They will do us proud tonight. 

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

https://whatthesport.co.uk/football/aston-villa-things-to-know-about-the-youngsters-set-to-face-liverpool/

[Brend'Watkins]

it is what it is

I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters

I hope you say similar once the match is finished.

I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.

To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form.  It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.

[clash city rocker]

it is what it is

I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters

I hope you say similar once the match is finished.

I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.

To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form.  It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.

I dont give a fuck. The integrity this club has shown to be playing this fixture tonight makes me proud to be a villa fan. No crying, throwing our toys out of the pram just honest and goodness integrity

[Dave]

https://whatthesport.co.uk/football/aston-villa-things-to-know-about-the-youngsters-set-to-face-liverpool/

For what appears to be a cynical click bait site, that's actually a pretty darn good write-up on a load of players that the majority of Villa fans wouldn't have even heard of.

[The Edge]

it is what it is

I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters

I hope you say similar once the match is finished.

I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.

To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form.  It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.

I dont give a fuck. The integrity this club has shown to be playing this fixture tonight makes me proud to be a villa fan. No crying, throwing our toys out of the pram just honest and goodness integrity

Good point. Our enemies call us "the history boys" as an insult. I take it as a compliment. Integrity and history are the foundation stones that the greatest club on earth are built on.

[The Edge]

******BREAKING NEWS *******
Aston Villa's cup game against Liverpool has been postponed after several Villa players test positive for Calpol.

[Clive W]

it is what it is

I’m glad we’re playing the game even if it is with youngsters

I hope you say similar once the match is finished.

I’d take a 5-0 loss now such is my expectation.

To compete against Liverpool we need our best side on top form and them off form.  It doesn’t matter what side they put out they will be far too good for our under 23s. This could be really ugly for Villa fans.

I dont give a fuck. The integrity this club has shown to be playing this fixture tonight makes me proud to be a villa fan. No crying, throwing our toys out of the pram just honest and goodness integrity

My thoughts exactly
I’ve supported Villa since 1959 and I’m still not sure what made me choose  them. I was born in Kent and my family were more rugby orientated than football so no connection there.
Maybe it was the  colours or the very name; someone said the name just rolls over your tongue like honey
Or maybe even at that young age I was aware of the history, tradition and honour of the club
And that is exactly why we are correct to play tonight - we are a “proper” football club and we honour the traditions of the game.
The result is irrelevant but just think what it must be like for our lads tonight
Putting on the famous Villa shirt as a first team player, at Villa Park in the FA Cup against the reigning champions
What wouldn’t we all have given to be able to do that
So never has the cry of “c’mon you Villa boys” been more appropriate