avfc1982am

Maybe the Ukraine MOD are already giving out clues....

Be interesting to know where these attacks have originated from, land or sea. In any event these would appear to be special forces operations.

Apparently, all Russian's in Crimea are now being told to leave asap, sell off whatever property they have and go back to Russia. Even those with Ukrainian passports. All over Telegram. I wonder if we are on the cusp of a true revolt in Russia. It's always been a Putin banner taking Crimea, losing it would be the end for him.

I agree. As slow as the pass is into Luiz he still manages to get his body between the Brighton player and the ball. It's a foul but you could also argue we got away with the penalty appeal, so the balance got restored.

Lets see if he keeps improving before getting carried away. Better today by a long way but he has a lot of ground to make up. I'm doubtful he is the future of this team.

Ings Very Good Shit(if it was an option) On another note, I'd take progression in the league over a cup run everyday. Back to back league wins and impressively done, happy days.

I think with both us and Brighton trying to play a high press everything in between is frantic. We really need the back line to steady themselves in the second half and not piss about. Either go long or move the ball quicker. This is still very much in the balance. I'd like to see Archer on with Ings as I think we could find space continually beyond their defence if we play this right

What a story...

Looks like all them Russians that voted in the referendum have changed their minds.

Stop being so miserable. It's one game, a friendly. You're not the only ST holder either and there are those out there that can't take their whole family because some are on a waiting list or those that can't afford it anymore.

Don't be silly Nick. You might get 5-10k on the waiting list that take the option on a friendly game if that. The rest go on sale as per normal. There are many families that have kids on the list unable to secure them ST's for many reasons. These kids or people wanting ST's should get an opportunity to watch their club too. It's one game. no one will pinch your seat

Yeah, I think that would be a good idea. Let those on the waiting list have the first refusal on tickets. Get everyone in who can't normally go at a reduced admission. These are the people we want in the ground when the new stand is built so a gesture of goodwill imo wouldn't be a bad thing.

Think they should just open the whole ground and put all tickets on general sale to those with history, members, etc. Let those stuck on the waiting list or without chance to normally go attend. I'd be fine with that.

I don't agree with this statement tbh. If you are a ST Holder, frequent games or have been down the ground anytime recently, then you'll realise that actually we have a very diverse crowd these days full of ST holders under 40. You'd have to be near on 50 years old to remember 82 or that period and many of the ST holders I would gather came after that era. I don't know where this idea has come from that it's only middle aged blokes down the Villa but it's total nonsense. As for social media and branding blah blah blah.... who really gives a shit. Aston Villa is Aston Villa and ST holders are as good a judges as anyone to be asked their thoughts on the process and decision. If I wasn't an ST holder I'd still be happy for those that were to make the decision for the general fanbase. I think opening up the poll to club members etc would have been a good idea but where do you stop.... By allowing every random on the internet to have a say.

There was a point last season whereby I thought it must be external reasons for him still looking overweight, not match fit or just off the pace. I actually felt a little sorry because he is, above all a trier. And God loves one of them. However, that's truly gone now. There is no sorrow only ruthlessness for the apparent lack of discipline, intelligence, or indeed a will to resolve the weaknesses in his game. His passing is atrocious, his inability to slow the f*** down when challenging for the ball(before clattering whoever) is atrocious. We could literally go on and on but the bottom line is the cons far outweigh the pros these days.

I think the atrocities in Kherson when known will be far higher than elsewhere when uncovered, being a very pro Ukrainian City. The good news though....

He was excellent today and is having a decent season considering. Easy on the legend though.

Smuggling Iron Brew into the canteen. Treasonous if found guilty.

Thank f*** I'm innocent of terrible thought's like the one you had

I think the easiest way to describe McGinn at the moment is like watching an old timer playing with the kids.

I'm truly not that fussed about tonight. Unai will have found an awful lot out tonight from those on the fringe and those in the starting line up. I think only Young gets any credit at the back. Dougie, Kamara and JJ looked good together in parts. Ollie starting to gain confidence again. As for McGinn, I don't see a long term future for him under Emery, I just don't. Augustinson, Olsen, McGinn will be freeing up spots in the squad come the summer at the latest. I think there will be some cut throat decisions next summer with our owners backing Unai to put this right.