UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[algy]

I don't consider it a major trophy.  Clearly it would be nice to win it and West Ham fans certainly enjoyed it, but there's no way I'd class a third-tier Euro competition as a major trophy.

It isn't a major trophy as the best clubs aren't in it

Get a grip people. Exactly how many trophies have we won since 1996?

we won the past incarnation of this Conference in 2001 - Intertoto remember ? No you'd forgotten , just like in 10 years this will be forgotten. But here and now its a route to the Europa League so that is a good target. I still prioritise the League and FA Cup above it though

 

Speak for yourself; I hadn't forgotten our Intertoto win and I'll never forget our recent trip to Edinburgh.

Lifes what you make it and me and mine are relishing european adventures once more.

I hope I have as much fun as when we won the European Cup of Traditions which I haven't forgotten about either.


 

This, a million times over. Most clubs' supporters never get to go on a European adventure in their lifetime, and the percentage of those is getting smaller now, since they're almost always divvied up by league position and the top 5 at least don't change that much year-on-year.

[algy]

I actually think the League Cup is better than the FA Cup, much as I’d prefer us to win the latter. It doesn’t interfere with the league games and has a much more exciting semi-final.

Fair enough, Percy. I genuinely don't think I've ever heard anyone else have that opinion.

FA Cup semis at Wembley will always be a shit idea.

My dad's been saying the same for a few years now. It's also the first piece of silverware of the season, so significant in that way, whereas the FA Cup - having been slowly downgraded in recent years anyway, kind of gets lost where it is.

[ADVILLAFAN]

League Cup has an advantage that more of your fans can go to the Final.

Did hear a theory that nowadays it's easier to win the FA Cup, than League Cup. 2 legged Semi, so less likely to upset a top team and top teams more likely to rest players later on in FA Cup, if they're concentrating on Europe/Premier League.

[olaftab]

The 6am KLM flight from Brum was almost entirely Villa and now loads more on Warsaw connection.

[Pat McMahon]

Some great fun last night. Met inMolly Malone’s, Villa rallying point with the security and tickets staff, and watched some of the football. We then had some brilliant food nearby in the old town followed by the Kraft bar which was quiet, and the War Saw which was heaving. Got thrown out at closing time and I have a sore head this morning. Hoping to slowly recover before the game.

[Axl Rose]

Some great fun last night. Met inMolly Malone’s, Villa rallying point with the security and tickets staff, and watched some of the football. We then had some brilliant food nearby in the old town followed by the Kraft bar which was quiet, and the War Saw which was heaving. Got thrown out at closing time and I have a sore head this morning. Hoping to slowly recover before the game.

Enjoy mate! Wish I was there with you boys!

[Nii Lamptey]

Some great fun last night. Met inMolly Malone’s, Villa rallying point with the security and tickets staff, and watched some of the football. We then had some brilliant food nearby in the old town followed by the Kraft bar which was quiet, and the War Saw which was heaving. Got thrown out at closing time and I have a sore head this morning. Hoping to slowly recover before the game.

Enjoy, and stay safe everyone! UTV

[Brazilian Villain]

Some great fun last night. Met inMolly Malone’s, Villa rallying point with the security and tickets staff, and watched some of the football. We then had some brilliant food nearby in the old town followed by the Kraft bar which was quiet, and the War Saw which was heaving. Got thrown out at closing time and I have a sore head this morning. Hoping to slowly recover before the game.

Glad you're having fun and staying safe, but it'll all kick off now that Aftab's on his way.

[eamonn]

The War Saw! Great name.

[AlexAlexCropley]

Some great fun last night. Met inMolly Malone’s, Villa rallying point with the security and tickets staff, and watched some of the football. We then had some brilliant food nearby in the old town followed by the Kraft bar which was quiet, and the War Saw which was heaving. Got thrown out at closing time and I have a sore head this morning. Hoping to slowly recover before the game.

Have a boss time !

[olaftab]

Some great fun last night. Met inMolly Malone’s, Villa rallying point with the security and tickets staff, and watched some of the football. We then had some brilliant food nearby in the old town followed by the Kraft bar which was quiet, and the War Saw which was heaving. Got thrown out at closing time and I have a sore head this morning. Hoping to slowly recover before the game.

Glad you're having fun and staying safe, but it'll all kick off now that Aftab's on his way.

Arrived to keep an eye on everyone😂

[Meanwood Villa]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66808886

Not sure if this has been shared already. Gav must be WarsavaVillan. Is Jo on here?

[Dave]

In the pre-match thread.

[Meanwood Villa]

I'm avoiding that for superstitious reasons. You'll thank me later.

[Martyn Smith]

Going to be in Brum 5 Oct and was planning to go to this.. just WTAF? Yes sure, commerce has come before paying fans for a long time now. But its actually, deliberately blocking the view of the pitch. That is a new low...