Aston Villa v Liverpool Post-Match Thread

[Brazilian Villain]

Just on another matter, does anybody know, why both teams were wearing black arm bands?

A quick search on X suggests that one of the chefs at Villa died yesterday (after battling cancer).

[VillaTim]

Just on another matter, does anybody know, why both teams were wearing black arm bands?

Apparently it was to commemorate two 50/50 decisions in one match that both went against Liverpool in 1987.

Of course why didn't I think of that.

Still interested in a proper answer, anyone?

Copilot reckons it was for Palestine. Not sure if it’s correct.

Didn't think political support was allowed .

[Martyn Smith]

Just on another matter, does anybody know, why both teams were wearing black arm bands?

Apparently it was to commemorate two 50/50 decisions in one match that both went against Liverpool in 1987.

Of course why didn't I think of that.

Still interested in a proper answer, anyone?

Copilot reckons it was for Palestine. Not sure if it’s correct.

Didn't think political support was allowed .

Depends if you regard being opposed to Israel getting away with killing Palestinian babies, whilst the West looks on, as political I guess

[Martyn Smith]

when is the Villa v Chelsea thread coming along ?
the match is at 530pm Saturday just over 48 hours away

I'm angry about this too FV. I thought you'd put people straight on this unacceptable tardiness a couple if weeks ago. I'm not sure what else you can do ?

I've done it. Panic over...

[VillaTim]

Just on another matter, does anybody know, why both teams were wearing black arm bands?

Apparently it was to commemorate two 50/50 decisions in one match that both went against Liverpool in 1987.

Of course why didn't I think of that.

Still interested in a proper answer, anyone?

Copilot reckons it was for Palestine. Not sure if it’s correct.

Didn't think political support was allowed .

Depends if you regard being opposed to Israel getting away with killing Palestinian babies, whilst the West looks on, as political I guess

That wasn't what I said I was referencing UEFA rules .

[maidstonevillain]

Those brontebilly assessments remind me of a Two Ronnies sketch where a question is answered with the answer to the previous question.

Coming back to this thread for the first time today. But my first chuckle of the day

Applause

[Small Rodent]

Just on another matter, does anybody know, why both teams were wearing black arm bands?

Apparently it was to commemorate two 50/50 decisions in one match that both went against Liverpool in 1987.

Of course why didn't I think of that.

Still interested in a proper answer, anyone?

Copilot reckons it was for Palestine. Not sure if it’s correct.

Didn't think political support was allowed .

There was an official Premier League armband day in one of the October games.

I phrased it bad. It was about victims in the conflict, not one side.

https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/football/news/why-are-premier-league-players-wearing-black-armbands-weekend-israeli-palestinian-victims/396e6ff9e11c63153f67037c

[Percy McCarthy]

Those brontebilly assessments remind me of a Two Ronnies sketch where a question is answered with the answer to the previous question.

But they were TRYING to be funny.

[itbrvilla]

I saw a story on Reddit of a Villa fan lost a scarf near the Wisdom Academy that his mom had embroidered 53 years ago.  Another fan from Edgbaston drove over to look for it the day after and found it.

[Dave]

Just on another matter, does anybody know, why both teams were wearing black arm bands?

Apparently it was to commemorate two 50/50 decisions in one match that both went against Liverpool in 1987.

Of course why didn't I think of that.

Still interested in a proper answer, anyone?

Copilot reckons it was for Palestine. Not sure if it’s correct.

Didn't think political support was allowed .

There was an official Premier League armband day in one of the October games.

I phrased it bad. It was about victims in the conflict, not one side.

https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/football/news/why-are-premier-league-players-wearing-black-armbands-weekend-israeli-palestinian-victims/396e6ff9e11c63153f67037c

That's from October 2023 though, in the immediate aftermath of the attack on Israel and their retaliation.

So probably not much to do with Wednesday.

[PeterWithe]

Whats a Wisdom Academy?

[Somniloquism]

A school. Most are "Academies" now

[itbrvilla]

Whats a Wisdom Academy?

https://www.thewisdomacademy.co.uk/

[Brazilian Villain]

Whats a Wisdom Academy?

It's where Blues fans are sent for re-education.

[JUAN PABLO]

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this guy as it spot on