Champions League Contention

[chrisw1]

It just depends on what West Ham team turns up. They beat Arsenal away, but got an absolute beasting at home in the reverse fixture.

If it's the 65-66 team they should have a chance.  Otherwise, I think it's going to be incredibly difficult against this Leverkusen team.

[Brazilian Villain]

Obviously I'd rather finish 4th, but if we get 5th and CL football, the fume from across the city will be marvellous. "Spawny Vilers finish 5th in the first year it gets you CL football, lucky DVBs etc."

[curiousorange]

But of course, the Villa Way is to have our highest finish in years by getting 5th only for German teams to win 2 out of the 3 European trophies.

[Sexual Ealing]

But of course, the Villa Way is to have our highest finish in years by getting 5th only for German teams to win 2 out of the 3 European trophies.

This is what will happen, no doubt.

[eamonn]

I can see Tommy Hitz cut-out for a top post-footballer career in Uefa. Maybe he can help us out.

[Risso]

I can see Tommy Hitz cut-out for a top post-footballer career in Uefa. Maybe he can help us out.

He seems a bit too nice and honest if you ask me.

[ChicagoLion]

I think we need to get  4 wins from
Brentford
Bournemouth
Chelsea
Brighton
Palace
To get 4th.

[The Man With A Stick]

Obviously I'd rather finish 4th, but if we get 5th and CL football, the fume from across the city will be marvellous. "Spawny Vilers finish 5th in the first year it gets you CL football, lucky DVBs etc."

I'm far too lazy to check the records but I expect that's higher than they've ever managed to finish.

[PeterWithesShin]

They finished 6th in 1956. And lost the FA Cup final, so it's statistically their best ever season. Or as we know it, a disappointing 2000 under Gregory.

[Sexual Ealing]

This coefficient business is doing my onion no good. I'm having to support Chelsea tonight, and then Arsenal, West Ham and Man City in Europe next week? Appalling. Just dreadful.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

How many times in their history have Small Heath finished above us in the pyramid?

Total guess at 15?

[Risso]

This coefficient business is doing my onion no good. I'm having to support Chelsea tonight, and then Arsenal, West Ham and Man City in Europe next week? Appalling. Just dreadful.

I remember having to support Chelsea in the Cup Winners Cup final in the year Gregory took over, it's worth it for the bigger picture.

[rougegorge]

How many times in their history have Small Heath finished above us in the pyramid?

Total guess at 15?

I think it is 18. For the other way round, I think we recently went past the century mark.

[PeterWithesShin]

Those of us of a certain age will remember wanting Man Utd to beat Brighton in 1983.

[Somniloquism]

Yep, quick skim as it around 18/19. The 60s/70s was when the bulk of our finishes was below them by a division at least.