Other Games - 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Edition (+ warm-up matches): Villa-watch

[Exeter 77]

We should introduce a bronze match in the FA Cup.

The was one in the 60s apparently.

Edit: I checked. It was between 1970 and 1974

[TonyD]

What ever happens in this match is pointless. 
It’s a bullshit match.   

[Somniloquism]

In fairness it's against a mainly reserve side that seem to have little interest being there.

Reminds me of when England got there against Belgium in 2018.

But Rice, Konsa and Guehi are the only "main" players for us as well. Strange how we are playing like we were in qualifying when Jude wasn't being picked and Rogers was.

[Somniloquism]

What ever happens in this match is pointless. 
It’s a bullshit match.

Looks like CD called it.

[Villa Lew]

Who needs Kane who needs Bellingham who needs Pickford?

[cdbearsfan]

What ever happens in this match is pointless. 
It’s a bullshit match.

So why were you a seething mess before the game about the lineup?

Only Rice to hold the midfield. 
TT is such a prune.

Oh because...

Prediction:

England win - nobody cares about the third place playoff.

England lose - further irrefutable evidence that Tuchel must be sacked.

[ChicagoLion]

It’s an exhibition match, means absolutely nothing.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm delighted we're battering them but it's an exhibition match where one team can't be bothered.

[JUAN PABLO]

they are winning cause they have broken hearts

[Mellin]

Anthony Barry, I respect you doing something that has been clearly been challenging for yourself throughout the tournament, but no.

[VILLA MOLE]

I'm delighted we're battering them but it's an exhibition match where one team can't be bothered.

Yes when the French sulk they don’t mess around

[TonyD]

What ever happens in this match is pointless. 
It’s a bullshit match.

So why were you a seething mess before the game about the lineup?

Only Rice to hold the midfield. 
TT is such a prune.

Oh because...

Prediction:

England win - nobody cares about the third place playoff.

England lose - further irrefutable evidence that Tuchel must be sacked.

Seething mess. 
Yikes!!  I couldn’t give a shite about this match but I thought having just Rice was dumb.  Hardly frothing at the mouth. 

[CT Villan]

Dont be too cocky, we could still lose it...TT hasnt made his subs yet.

[Chip Butty 111]

After watching the replays the 4th goal was one of the best of the tournament.
A nothing game but we look so much better balanced tonight. France surrendered early doors.

[cdbearsfan]

Another Villa player coming on 🙄