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Offline algy

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Re: Villa Park Redevelopment
« Reply #11265 on: September 30, 2025, 02:08:00 PM »
Even in 83 I can remember our supporters calling the UEFA Cup the Losers’ Cup so it’s a natural reaction after seeing such riches the year before.

It might be a generational thing.  Some of my favourite Villa memories are UEFA cup matches in the 90s when I was 20ish years old.  Phil King v Inter Milan springs to mind.

Consequently, I have a soft spot for the randomness of the Europa compared to the bling and predictability of the Champions League.
Yeah, was going to say that the 1990/91 season home game against Inter was one of my favourite games ever.  Seeing Jurgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthäus, and Andreas Brehme at a point when I was utterly besotted with the West Germany national side was amazing.  Even more so because we beat them 2-0

Offline Dante Lavelli

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Re: Villa Park Redevelopment
« Reply #11266 on: September 30, 2025, 09:19:52 PM »
Even in 83 I can remember our supporters calling the UEFA Cup the Losers’ Cup so it’s a natural reaction after seeing such riches the year before.

It might be a generational thing.  Some of my favourite Villa memories are UEFA cup matches in the 90s when I was 20ish years old.  Phil King v Inter Milan springs to mind.

Consequently, I have a soft spot for the randomness of the Europa compared to the bling and predictability of the Champions League.
Yeah, was going to say that the 1990/91 season home game against Inter was one of my favourite games ever.  Seeing Jurgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthäus, and Andreas Brehme at a point when I was utterly besotted with the West Germany national side was amazing.  Even more so because we beat them 2-0

I forgot about the Bilbao fans in 1998(?).  I think that’s my favourite football day.

I imagine, one day soon, the conference league will be seen as a burden, but I wouldn’t tell a West Ham fan that.  In fact europe is probably a better opportunity for a trophy than the our domestic competitions.

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Re: Villa Park Redevelopment
« Reply #11267 on: September 30, 2025, 09:51:20 PM »
Even in 83 I can remember our supporters calling the UEFA Cup the Losers’ Cup so it’s a natural reaction after seeing such riches the year before.

It might be a generational thing.  Some of my favourite Villa memories are UEFA cup matches in the 90s when I was 20ish years old.  Phil King v Inter Milan springs to mind.

Consequently, I have a soft spot for the randomness of the Europa compared to the bling and predictability of the Champions League.
Yeah, was going to say that the 1990/91 season home game against Inter was one of my favourite games ever.  Seeing Jurgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthäus, and Andreas Brehme at a point when I was utterly besotted with the West Germany national side was amazing.  Even more so because we beat them 2-0

I forgot about the Bilbao fans in 1998(?).  I think that’s my favourite football day.

I imagine, one day soon, the conference league will be seen as a burden, but I wouldn’t tell a West Ham fan that.  In fact europe is probably a better opportunity for a trophy than the our domestic competitions.
Yeah that was a brilliant day/night. Spent the afternoon drinking with their fans on Broad St.

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Re: Villa Park Redevelopment
« Reply #11268 on: September 30, 2025, 10:13:20 PM »
Bilbao fans were class. Had a load in the King Edward swapping scarves and joining in with It's up to you Dwight Yorke.

Offline aldridgeboy

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Re: Villa Park Redevelopment
« Reply #11269 on: September 30, 2025, 10:21:39 PM »
Even in 83 I can remember our supporters calling the UEFA Cup the Losers’ Cup so it’s a natural reaction after seeing such riches the year before.

Paul Birch totally outclassed Matthaus that day. But he was an amazing player,and I also really liked that Germany team. What a fab night that was

It might be a generational thing.  Some of my favourite Villa memories are UEFA cup matches in the 90s when I was 20ish years old.  Phil King v Inter Milan springs to mind.

Consequently, I have a soft spot for the randomness of the Europa compared to the bling and predictability of the Champions League.
Yeah, was going to say that the 1990/91 season home game against Inter was one of my favourite games ever.  Seeing Jurgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthäus, and Andreas Brehme at a point when I was utterly besotted with the West Germany national side was amazing.  Even more so because we beat them 2-0

 


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