Aston Villa v Chelsea FAC4 Replay Pre Match Thread

[Brend'Watkins]

11 seats left according to the official site.

[Scratchins]

now 10

[VillaTim]

did Chelsea shift their 6000

[Footy-Vill]

Silva is 38. He is so far past it in PL terms its not true. Him trying to keep up with PL forwards is cruel to watch
The rest of them are so well paid for the next 10 years they wont even give out about Poch.

I dunno, I was reading a couple of things this morning that suggested there's a lot of unrest among the players, with some of the more recent signings regretting signing such long term deals.

I think Poch could make something of them if he was given enough time, but it won't be with players they paid extortionate prices for. Everyone involved there needs to realise and accept what level the club is at now. Europa Conference qualification this season would be a success for them. They're not going to just click one day and be back challenging for the league and winning the Champions League. A slow and sustainable rebuild is what they need.

Belle, has issued an apology after calling for Chelsea to sack Mauricio Pochettino on Sunday.
In the immediate aftermath of Chelsea’s 4-2 defeat to Wolves at Stamford Bridge, Bella Silva wrote on social media platform X: ‘It’s time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late.’

Pochettino confirmed on Tuesday that he had spoken to Thiago Silva about the incident but insisted that the details of their conversation are ‘private’.

 " I'm sorry that my personal outburst as a passionate Chelsea fan has caused such an impact. I’m passionate about the team, I thrive on victories and I’m saddened by defeats,’ Belle Silva posted on X on Wednesday.

‘We all want the same thing, a winning team, come on Chelsea!"

I think Poch time is up.
They seem to have lost respect for him.

[itbrvilla]

now 10

Still 10

[chrisw1]

now 10

+ 80 Terrace View seats.  The fucking pricks.

[olaftab]

It's been a chelsea wankathon on media all day today.Apparently players will unite behind their under siege manager and put up a performance.

I think there is no point in us turning up.

[PeterWithesShin]

did Chelsea shift their 6000

According to the Chelsea website

Chelsea have suffered back-to-back defeats and, as Mauricio Pochettino noted, a reaction to the disappointment is required.

There will be 6,300 traveling fans urging on the Carabao Cup finalists. A result that would, as the head coach stated, ‘match the history of the club’ is needed.

[Nev]

There's some curly headed tit in a mauve duvet jacket broadcasting from the slopes of Aston Park for Sky. I hope he stands in a freshly laid dog's egg.

[Nii Lamptey]

A result that would, as the head coach stated, ‘match the history of the club’ is needed.

What feckin history?! One solitary league title and a few cups prior to the arrival of that sports washing Russian oligarch! I'd say they've just reverted to type.

God, I hope we smash them into another postcode tonight!

[Clark W Griswold]

Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.

Well, that's the kiss of death on it. 0-1 Chelsea with a goal in the 119th minute. ;-)

[Gareth]

Don't sub them then. They've just had a break in Dubai - 2 games in a week won't kill them.

Is the correct answer-try and win everything if it fails it fails but never give up on silverware

[dave.woodhall]

There's some curly headed tit in a mauve duvet jacket broadcasting from the slopes of Aston Park for Sky. I hope he stands in a freshly laid dog's egg.

They were asking us for footy fans to be interviewed. They didn't get a reply.

[nick harper]

Let's be real though which Chelsea players are a threat or would we even have in our side.
Palmer and Silva are quality players as is Sterling on their day but I dnt think there's any player I would take ahead of Villa player this season.

I think Mudryk has all the attributes to be a great wide forward with the right coaching. Shame he can’t work with Unai.

[ChicagoLion]

I'd take Palmer in a heartbeat.

Same, hell of a player.