Pre Season 2023

[eamonn]

Villa, Palace...just also-rans there to be fodder for the main draw. Fuck'em.

[wittonwarrior]

Crystal Palace apparently pulled out this all this speculation

[Brazilian Villain]

Iike  a lot of Aussie fans bitterly disappointed, however what would be worse would be a repeat of last seasons pre season dire.

Villa are heading to Oz, to play Leeds Utd and Brisbane Roar on July 17 and 20. Now you can watch the game with proper fans instead of plastic mancs.   https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/premier-league-clubs-leeds-and-aston-villa-to-meet-at-suncorp-stadium-in-july/news-story/9856c5e63b0fb81ff334b4fee2579d72

[chrisw1]

I live in Perth so should be good to see us here if only a pre-season friendly.
Because of COVID my last game watching Villa was against Swansea at VP in Dean Smith's first game in charge.
Being against Manure you can bet there will be a ridiculous amount of pretend plastic mancs.
A lot of Aussies have only ever of them.
We will definitely be in the minority.

Good news, looks like we're in Brisbane in the summer, so just a nice short drive for you?

[Perthvillan]

Now announced here in Perth that we are playing Man U here at Optus stadium on Saturday July 23rd.
Leeds playing C Palace on Friday 22nd.
Also playing Leeds on 17th July in Queensland and A League club Brisbane Roar on 20th July.

[Hillbilly]

Typical Villa that the best we can do is the banana-benders and sandgropers, missing out on civilisation entirely.

[robbo1874]

Looking forward to this. Leeds midweek and Brisbane Roar the following Saturday. Probably go to both. Will see if my daughter wants to go to the Roar match, but up for a few beers before the Leeds match if any Aus-based Villans are keen.

[Mister E]

Typical Villa that the best we can do is the banana-benders and sandgropers, missing out on civilisation entirely.

- you'll have to explain that one.

[Ads]

We are playing Man United in Perth. 23.07.

[JD]

FFS, I am in Auckland for a gig and then Rarotonga, so will miss this.

Even worse is that one of my best friends moved to Townsville 3 months ago. As I said, FFS. 

[Brazilian Villain]

Typical Villa that the best we can do is the banana-benders and sandgropers, missing out on civilisation entirely.

- you'll have to explain that one.

In a land that refers to swimwear as 'budgie smugglers' it's probably best not to know.

[robbo1874]

Forget what I said above. Brisbane
 v Villa on the Weds and Villa v Leeds on the sunday

[sid1964]

I assume those in the away ticket scheme will be expected to attend the games in OZ?

Will we be playing our annual away game at the Poundland Stadium upon return from the Australia trip.

[bez]

I always thought friendlies were a waste of time, but can't wait for this. First game in the flesh since 2008.

My son just turned 8 and has only ever seen us on TV. Great stuff.

[Ads]

I assume those in the away ticket scheme will be expected to attend the games in OZ?

Will we be playing our annual away game at the Poundland Stadium upon return from the Australia trip.

There's is no away scheme.

Much like you Bez, friendlies pass me by, but after no holiday in years and years...I fancy this.