Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match

[eamonn]

And they've both been within the last 18 months.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

[eye digress]

Ah my bad, I thought we played them home and away last year, but am confusing them with Bruges.

[JUAN PABLO]

sorry to ask .. happy easter monday BTW

why do we have Bailey in the Euro squad and not Barkley?

[Somniloquism]

Because Barkley was injured the two times we could have selected him. He was partially in as an injury replacement for Mings but that was temporary until Mings was fit.

[olaftab]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

I think on Thursday their losing run to us will come to end with a draw.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

I think on Thursday their losing run to us will come to end with a draw.

Wouldn't mind a draw and keep up our 100% home record against them.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

I think on Thursday their losing run to us will come to end with a draw.

I'd prefer they suffer a 5-0 defeat but each to their own.

[JUAN PABLO]

Because Barkley was injured the two times we could have selected him. He was partially in as an injury replacement for Mings but that was temporary until Mings was fit.

Still think an inured Barkley is better than a fit Bailey.  Thanks

[Dave]

Because Barkley was injured the two times we could have selected him. He was partially in as an injury replacement for Mings but that was temporary until Mings was fit.

Still think an inured Barkley is better than a fit Bailey.  Thanks

Maybe, but they were all just replacing someone in a similar role who was leaving the squad.

Tammy = Malen
DL = Kamara
Bailey = Guessand

Including Barkley over Bailey leaves the squad a bit too light on attackers.

[Flamingo Lane]

Bologna is a great city to visit.  A few quick recommendations.

For a really nice lunch of fresh fish, and not expensive, try Banco 32, in the Mercato delle Erbe.

Osteria del Sole, in the Quadilatero, is an old and basic wine tavern, the wine is lovely and also cheap.  Food is not served here, but they are happy for you to take in your own food to eat.

Osteria dell'Orsa, on Via Mentana, is an old fashioned casual tavern, serving hearty food and carafes of wine, very inexpensive.

Just a few metres from the football ground is the start of the world's longest portico, consisting of 666 arches, with dozens of frescoes lining the way up to the Basilica Santuario della Madonna di San Luca. There are lovely views to be had over the city and the countryside from the top, and over the football ground as you walk up.

To those who are going, have a great trip.

[steamer]

Saw a report that some fuel rationing at the airport

[Lsvilla]

Bologna is a great city to visit.  A few quick recommendations.

For a really nice lunch of fresh fish, and not expensive, try Banco 32, in the Mercato delle Erbe.

Osteria del Sole, in the Quadilatero, is an old and basic wine tavern, the wine is lovely and also cheap.  Food is not served here, but they are happy for you to take in your own food to eat.

Osteria dell'Orsa, on Via Mentana, is an old fashioned casual tavern, serving hearty food and carafes of wine, very inexpensive.

Just a few metres from the football ground is the start of the world's longest portico, consisting of 666 arches, with dozens of frescoes lining the way up to the Basilica Santuario della Madonna di San Luca. There are lovely views to be had over the city and the countryside from the top, and over the football ground as you walk up.

To those who are going, have a great trip.

We've done the portico di san Luca walk this morning - the views are indeed spectacular - and we managed to get into the stadium after for a nosey around. Followed all this by lunch in the Mercato della Erbe (we are in an Airbnb on Via San Felice) but regrettably not the fish place - perhaps give that a go later this week. It is indeed a fab city. Let's hope the result caps off a cracking week.

[johnc]

Talking to my Italian brother in law who say Bologna will throw the kitchen sin at us on Thursday as they are 8th in the table and this is all they have left. Obvious I suppose. Hopefully we are too good for them

[AV82EC]

Yep I’m expecting a fairly lively atmosphere and cannot wait to be there flights and trains permitting.