UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[not3bad]

I have absolutely zero excitement about this. Yes it’s progress, but it could well be at the detriment of our next season. Perhaps I’m tainted from the O’Neill days of surrender “to concentrate on the league”. But I can’t see the real benefits unless we play the second stringers. I’d rather we finished in the top 6 next season and/or win a domestic trophy. This just seems like a whole lot of extra hoops to jump through to get the Europa.

Following Villa in Europe is absolutely brilliant and worthy of being excited about. Small followings, big followings, random places, it's always a great craic. It's worthy of being excited about after 13 years and I think we'll have a crack at winning it.

If West Ham are holding the trophy at the end of the final I dare anyone to say "Yeah I couldn't be arsed to have any of that."

[Goldenballs]

I've never been to a European away game so would love the chance. I expect it would be virtually impossible to get tickets for non season ticket holders though.

Just go because you never know what you can pick up while there.

I've picked up a few things in Europen cities in the past...

[john e]

I have absolutely zero excitement about this. Yes it’s progress, but it could well be at the detriment of our next season. Perhaps I’m tainted from the O’Neill days of surrender “to concentrate on the league”. But I can’t see the real benefits unless we play the second stringers. I’d rather we finished in the top 6 next season and/or win a domestic trophy. This just seems like a whole lot of extra hoops to jump through to get the Europa.

I can see your points and there is no right or wrong way to feel we all want Villa to be successful long-term

But I have to say I feel exactly the opposite way
I see it as a massive game and I’m as nervous as anything about it, European football in any capacity for the first time in 13 years will be the cherry on top of an unbelievable season

[Brazilian Villain]

I've never been to a European away game so would love the chance. I expect it would be virtually impossible to get tickets for non season ticket holders though.

Just go because you never know what you can pick up while there.

I've picked up a few things in Europen cities in the past...

Fridge magnets?

[Dave]

I thinks it's more that people dont want us to struggle rather than not get into Europe. It was only a few months ago West Ham bought Ings off us because it was looking a bit iffy for them, although mind you they have Davd Sullivan and we have our Richy Rich pair. That said, I'll be disappointed if we don't do it tomorrrow.

Why have these people decided that West Ham were poor this season because of their European games?

Last season in Europe when nobody expected them to qualify (so the actual parallel to our potential qualification) they got to the semi finals and still had a really decent domestic season.

Were any of their fans upset about what impact European football had on them last year?

[darren woolley]

I'm definitely excited by the prospect of European football coming back to Villa Park just the thought of Aston Villa going to some far off places in Europe is well worth it.

[Demitri_C]

Man it would be so exciting if we did it. Just staying calm until tomorrow afternoon

[Sexual Ealing]

I thinks it's more that people dont want us to struggle rather than not get into Europe. It was only a few months ago West Ham bought Ings off us because it was looking a bit iffy for them, although mind you they have Davd Sullivan and we have our Richy Rich pair. That said, I'll be disappointed if we don't do it tomorrrow.

Why have these people decided that West Ham were poor this season because of their European games?

Last season in Europe when nobody expected them to qualify (so the actual parallel to our potential qualification) they got to the semi finals and still had a really decent domestic season.

Were any of their fans upset about what impact European football had on them last year?

Exactly. West have have been bad because they let David Moyes spend big money on a striker. The man's a genius when it comes to spotting gnarly centre-halves from the Championship, but only a fool would let him buy a striker. Let alone an Italian striker. Dickheads.

[PaulWinch again]

I have absolutely zero excitement about this. Yes it’s progress, but it could well be at the detriment of our next season. Perhaps I’m tainted from the O’Neill days of surrender “to concentrate on the league”. But I can’t see the real benefits unless we play the second stringers. I’d rather we finished in the top 6 next season and/or win a domestic trophy. This just seems like a whole lot of extra hoops to jump through to get the Europa.

I can see your points and there is no right or wrong way to feel we all want Villa to be successful long-term

But I have to say I feel exactly the opposite way
I see it as a massive game and I’m as nervous as anything about it, European football in any capacity for the first time in 13 years will be the cherry on top of an unbelievable season

What I’d say is just look at Roma. It’s really helped them.

[Nev]

We're not West Ham and our manager is certainly not Moyes.
Always aim for the best. If you come up short then so be it but to think you didn't try is unforgivable.

That's what MON did in Moscow and it killed us. And him.

[rooboy316]

I've never been to a European away game so would love the chance. I expect it would be virtually impossible to get tickets for non season ticket holders though.

Just go because you never know what you can pick up while there.

I've picked up a few things in Europen cities in the past...

Is that why they’re golden now?

[PaulWinch again]

I'm definitely excited by the prospect of European football coming back to Villa Park just the thought of Aston Villa going to some far off places in Europe is well worth it.

Exactly.

[Pete3206]

I'm excited at the prospect of being in Europe but also, excited at showing the TV audience far and wide, what an atmosphere Villa Park can generate when the crowd are on top form. 

[Footy-Vill]

This is why Emery has come to our club. That's why Nassef Sawiris stepped in midseason. I believe this will be our finest game of the season, and I have a strong feeling it will be spectacular. I'm talking about 4 5 or 6 goals!
Brighton have earned their plaudits, but Villa will make a significant statement today, and I'm getting more excited by the minute for a return to European football.

[Paul.S]

I've never been to a European away game so would love the chance. I expect it would be virtually impossible to get tickets for non season ticket holders though.

Just go because you never know what you can pick up while there.

I've picked up a few things in Europen cities in the past...

There’s some fantastic bargains on offer if you know where to go.