Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[RamboandBruno]

I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.

Red lemonade is a great shout BV. Although Ive only ever had it as a kid on holiday in Dublin. We always go over to the Westport area as thats where my wifes family are from and Ive never seen it there, unless I havent been looking hard enough.

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I tried Iron Bru for the first time yesterday. Not a fizzy drinks person, but was OK.

[RamboandBruno]

I had it for the first time when i was working up in Glasgow earlier in the year, not bad, but didnt make me hard as nails as per the old adverts

[Drummond]

Irn Bru is fucking awesome for a hangover mind.

[CT Villan]

Given our stated ambitions this season, this game should be a routine 0-2 win.

[brontebilly]

I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.

Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda

My son eats Taytos but I think they are vile

[brontebilly]

3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. They might actually be decent, so I'll reserve judgement though until after Sunday.

Have a feeling we will deliver a reality check of PL football to them. They seemed very loose out of possession v City, granted Haaland was in fine fettle. Just think we should be too strong in midfield again, 0-3.

[KNVillan]

Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

[Monty]

Fitness Update….Emi may not be available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695065414433140980?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

No no no no nONO NO NOOOH

[Brazilian Villain]

Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

Be afraid, be very afraid!

We'll be fine.

[AV84]

It might be one of those days where we just have to score 7 to make up for conceding 6, absolutely nothing to worry about, it's fine.

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3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. They might actually be decent, so I'll reserve judgement though until after Sunday.

Have a feeling we will deliver a reality check of PL football to them. They seemed very loose out of possession v City, granted Haaland was in fine fettle. Just think we should be too strong in midfield again, 0-3.

You'll do for me Bronte, stay on the line and we'll send you a Bronx hat.

I'm just being cautious. I saw a few of their games last year and they looked decent. They seem keen on the press and have a bit of pace. Glad they didn't get a confidence booster at Luton.

[SamTheMouse]

I had it for the first time when i was working up in Glasgow earlier in the year, not bad, but didnt make me hard as nails as per the old adverts

That only works if you dissolve a Viagra in it.

[Three Spires Villa]

Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

But he might be! Seems sensible to give him another day, glad the game is Sunday not Saturday

[VillaTim]

Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

FFS, injured playing a Scottish pub team when Marschall could have started