villa89

C'mon you pilgrim's 

2 minutes ago, Zatman said:

Strength of a league is not really based on the financially pumped Champions League but Europa and Conference

Italy have probably won the seasons co efficient already

That doesn't really make sense to me but I would agree that the premier league is over rated. English teams are handicapped in Europe due to the intensity of regular league games and the amount of games they play. Other leagues do their best to support the teams in Europe but in England it's the opposite. Lille have this weekend off and we have to play Arsenal away on Sunday. At the back end the season it takes a huge toll. 

1 hour ago, Mantis said:

I suppose even in the worst case realistic scenario (we get knocked out by Lille, finish 5th but 5th doesn't get CL), we've still had our best season in decades, and that's despite all the injuries. Just have to keep some perspective.

All of that is true. Problem is it will feel like a swift kick in the bollocks if we don't get CL after getting so close. 

15 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said:

I really think we need to match Spurs' result this weekend. If they win and we lose then I think we are done in the race for 4th, given they will be 3 points ahead with a game in hand and a far better goal difference.

Added to that Burnley and Sheffield United are their last 2 games whilst ours a Liverpool and Palace, I dont think we would be able to make up the ground required during their difficult run of games.

Huge weekend ahead.

The biggest thing is that we have to play in Europe and they don't. That's what will be difference between 4th and 5th. 

10 hours ago, AndyM3000 said:

They love a tradition so I think it's safe to say we are locked in as the club of the Royal Family now. 

Breaking news, Villa have been awarded the Premier League trophy at his majesty's pleasure. Break out the claret and blue scarves and miniature Union Jacks. God save the Kings (in waiting....not the current one)

10 hours ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said:

Arsenal and City will both go through.

It is impossible to be confident of that. Especially in Arsenal's case. Both games are 50-50 in my mind. 

43 minutes ago, Zatman said:

Second round in a row an Italian upper mid table team has smashed a team from the greatest league ever

And the Italian teams are flying in the Champions League too.... oh wait....

3 minutes ago, juanpablosaliceband said:

Pretty bad night. Liverpool killing it. 

West Ham and Arsenal are the teams we really need to win. If they both go through its pretty much over.

Probably a fair result. They are good side and the second leg will be very tough.

3 hours ago, villa4europe said:

Why the **** do people watch the pre game and post game bollocks? 

Tune in at kick off, do something else at half time (I genuinely would rather watch 15 mins of adverts) switch if off at full time 

I don't watch any of it, ever. I tune in for kickoff and turn over at halftime. Of course a lot of people, especially young people, don't actually watch the game at all and instead just tune in for the highlights and 10 minutes of 'banter' to see what happened. 

I have used it briefly. It seems to one of the worst pieces of software ever designed, if it was even designed. This may just be the way we use it but everybody absolutely hates it in our company. 

Just now, stuart_75 said:

He strikes me as a modern day Kriss Akabusi. The joker, jester, the fool, the funny guy with the loud laugh. Offers nothing in the way of punditry.

That's exactly what they are paying him for, "banter". He's not there to add anything intelligent. 

Donnaruma having a mare. 

Just now, Rds1983 said:

I honestly find the Championship a much more interesting league than the Premier League. So much more going on.

It always was. It's a crazy league where there are huge ebbs and flows and upsets. The playoff system also makes it very interesting at the end of the season. 

38 minutes ago, GlobalVillan said:

They reckon we will be stuck with a shitty little ground whilst they are dominating Europe and hosting FA cup semi finals

The FA are definitely going to move the FA cup semi's from Wembley to a much smaller arena where they can charge less for tickets and get way less money from hospitality. 

8 hours ago, Dillon66 said:

I'll be even more intrigued to see the justification for the inevitable £80-120 pricing of our new shirt given the comparative cost price from the manufacturer. Maybe Nuremberg Villian can shed some light with his professional insight into the costing/pricing debate ?

Just wait until the end of the season to buy the jersey from Kitbag. 

On 03/04/2024 at 12:32, omariqy said:

Looks like WordArt from Microsoft Word 95

Perfect, it will match the drop shadow on Heck's new crest.

Just now, Mark Albrighton said:

I’m somewhere in the middle I think. I don’t actively want the English clubs to lose as much as I normally do, but I don’t know if that equates to me wanting them to win.

I want them all to win up to the point the extra CL place is confirmed. Then they can all lose 8-0. 

8 hours ago, Pongo Waring said:

I think we beat Arsenal on Sunday 

It's 9/1 so if you do really believe it then get on it.

1 hour ago, Stevo985 said:

Last night put us level with Germany in the coefficient 

Timely reminder that we are all Liverpool, West Ham, City and Arsenal fans when it comes to European football. C'Mon you Iron, Gunning, Armband wearing Citizen w***ers. 

13 hours ago, Tayls said:

So with the news about Birminghams new stadium plans and ideas, it would seem that those involved in the ‘development’ of VP are morons. And I’m disappointed in the owners for not recognising what the potential was and going through with it. Completely missed out. Only themselves to blame. Proper small time mentality. 

You sound rattled. If you look at the numbers Wagner is talking of spending £2 - £3 billion without sharing any real business plan as to how it will all work. If people want villa to do that who do they expect to pay for it and/or how will it be funded? Our owners aren't Abramovic or an Oil state, they won't be throwing money around and not expecting it back. 

1 hour ago, tinker said:

Southgate will be pissed. 

100%, I still think Southgate won't bring him to the euros and if he does Jack will be a bit part player at best. 

Just checked their fixture list.... it's pretty favourable to say the least. C'Mon you bluebirds.