Quote from: Dave P on June 16, 2021, 09:23:58 AMQuote from: cdbullyweefan on June 16, 2021, 09:17:08 AMTwo weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.I'll see you're two and raise you three ffs. If there is still a ballot system, it'll save me entering at least.Same. Weddings both weekends. FFS. Considering not going to the weddings!
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on June 16, 2021, 09:17:08 AMTwo weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.I'll see you're two and raise you three ffs. If there is still a ballot system, it'll save me entering at least.
Two weekends I know I can't attend so of course we are at home both of them. ******.
For everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game. It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet.
Didn't Stoke beat us in their first home game in the PL?
Quote from: Marlon From Bearwood on June 16, 2021, 10:55:25 AMFor everyone concerned about playing newly promoted teams first, just remember how easily we beat Fulham last season. And even in our worst ever season we won at Bournemouth first game. It’s arguably better to play them before they find their feet. Bit of a mixed record, lost to West Ham in Lambert's first game and can also remember Portsmouth doing us years ago with Sheringham scoring (he was about 52 at the time).
"Every year it is becoming more and more difficult for football clubs of any standing to meet heir friendly engagements and even arrange friendly matches. The consequence is that at the last moment, through cup-tie interference, clubs are compelled to take on teams who will not attract the public. I beg to tender the following suggestion as a means of getting over the difficulty is that ten or twelve of the most prominent clubs in England combine to arrange home-and-home fixtures each season, the said fixtures to be arranged at a friendly conference about the same time as the International Conference. This combination might be known as the Association Football Union, and could be managed by representative from each club. Of course, this is in no way to interfere with the National Association; even the suggested matches might be played under cup-tie rules. However, this is a detail. My object in writing to you at present is merely to draw your attention to the subject, and to suggest a friendly conference to discuass the matter more fully. I would take it as a favour if you would kindly think the matter over, and make whatever suggestions you deem necessary. I am only writing to the following - Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion, and Aston Villa, and would like to hear what other clubs you would suggest."I am, yours very truly, William Mc Gregor (Aston Villa F.C.)"P.S. - How would Friday, 23rd March, 1888, suit for the friendly conference at Anderton's Hotel, London?"