Lille vs Aston Villa - Conf League QF 2nd leg - pre match chatter

[Footy-Vill]

Early start for me… On train from Sandwell and Dudley to Euston, then a quick trip under the channel to Lille. Semis here we come! UTV

All the best on the travels and bring the luck!
Let's hope for a positive outcome !
Up the Villa!

[VillaTim]

I went to a really nice restaurant in Oban last week (EE-USK on the harbour). Apart from the fresh local fish, seafood platters, langoustines etc. they had deep-fried Brie on the menu.

I remember that from the 80's , was a big thing then . Pretty sure it was one of the set starters at Bernie Inns

[Nii Lamptey]

[olaftab]

A few titbits from the LOSC Pre-Match email sent to 'home' fans. May be of use to some of you, ahem, home fans.

Stadium Doors open at 5.15pm. E-tickets to be printed on A4 paper.

There will be checkpoints where you'll have to show your tickets, particularly on the Allée de l'Université which is on the side where the Metro Line one stops are.

They are advising to get down early so you can get through the checkpoints.

At the ground food stands are colour-coded : blue for burgers and chips (€16), red for hot-dogs (€14), and black for Croc'Welsh (a sort of Welsh Rarebit toastie) (also €14).  You can scan QR codes around the stands, order online and collect in the dedicated queue.

Any guidance on halal/kosher food?

[Somniloquism]

Croc Welsh ? Please just fuck off

How dare the French speak French I guess.

It is a local specialty snack
https://commedesfrancais.com/gb/story/welch-plat-nord

It's just a simplified form of "croque" from the verb "croquer" which means sink your teeth into/munch. A bit like light to lite or chicken to chik.

I'm surprised the Croque Monsieur is a toasted cheese and ham sandwich and not a shout from the red light district.

[LeeS]

I told my wife I'd be late home as watching this. She has no interest whatsoever in football and doesn't really understand the obsession. I said it was a massive game so I have to watch it. Quite reasonably, she reminded me that I've said the same thing about every game we've played recently. I found it hard to explain to her that it isn't often Villa find themselves in this situation where every game is bigger than the last. I love it.

[Smithy]

I told my wife I'd be late home as watching this. She has no interest whatsoever in football and doesn't really understand the obsession. I said it was a massive game so I have to watch it. Quite reasonably, she reminded me that I've said the same thing about every game we've played recently. I found it hard to explain to her that it isn't often Villa find themselves in this situation where every game is bigger than the last. I love it.

Do you get the eye-rolling thing when you tell her you're watching a game?  In her eyes, it's a hobby that might as well be playing Pokemon with a bunch of teenagers.

[Dogtanian]

I told my wife I'd be late home as watching this. She has no interest whatsoever in football and doesn't really understand the obsession. I said it was a massive game so I have to watch it. Quite reasonably, she reminded me that I've said the same thing about every game we've played recently. I found it hard to explain to her that it isn't often Villa find themselves in this situation where every game is bigger than the last. I love it.

My other half knows more about where I'll be with the Villa than I do, as he keeps a schedule of it in his phone along with his work rota. It's great to be with someone who just accepts that I'll be off somewhere whenever we play and never gives me any bother about it.

My mate I go with used to have the same with his ex. But now he's with a woman who doesn't understand it and tries to book things on days when we have a game. It's beyond the pale, cruel, and should be illegal.

[Footy-Vill]

Croc Welsh ? Please just fuck off

How dare the French speak French I guess.

It is a local specialty snack
https://commedesfrancais.com/gb/story/welch-plat-nord

It's just a simplified form of "croque" from the verb "croquer" which means sink your teeth into/munch. A bit like light to lite or chicken to chik.

I'm surprised the Croque Monsieur is a toasted cheese and ham sandwich and not a shout from the red light district.

Must we pursuit it such filth.

[Risso]

Must we pursuit it such filth.

Saint Mary Magdalene was a prostitute, Footy, meaning before she knocked around with Jesus, she had sex for money. Fanny like an empty headlock, I reckon.

[LeeB]

The big man's Mom could get pregnant in an empty room.

[olaftab]

My other half knows more about where I'll be with the Villa than I do, as he keeps a schedule of it in his phone along with his work rota. It's great to be with someone who just accepts that I'll be off somewhere whenever we play and never gives me any bother about it.

My mate I go with used to have the same with his ex. But now he's with a woman who doesn't understand it and tries to book things on days when we have a game. It's beyond the pale, cruel, and should be illegal.

My friend you live in football heaven. Cherish it.

[Risso]

I'm "looking forward" to the div who does the post-match TNT interviews. "Unai, I'm thinking 1-1 is a great result and the team was really great. What's your favourite breed of dog, and do you think MacPhee is good at corners?"

[LeeB]

I'm "looking forward" to the div who does the post-match TNT interviews. "Unai, I'm thinking 1-1 is a great result and the team was really great. What's your favourite breed of dog, and do you think MacPhee is good at corners?"

"Unai, great win, but do you think the shine has been taken off it by Arsenal and Man City going out?"

[sid1964]

Post match interview with Unai will be "do you want the Man Utd job?"