Popular Post villaglint Posted May 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2019 I will miss AVTV. I know it was crap for lots of people but it was usually excellent for me. It was so nice to watch every game and not have to worry about a thousand pop ups, buffering etc. That and the winning of games, scoring goals and generally being competitive thing. I have loved the Championship. I always used to look down my nose at it. But after a few years I now realise it is a flipping mighty league with everything good about football in it. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2019 Probably one for the older supporters on here to confirm, but the past three seasons in this league has given me a sense as to what football was like before the premier league (my memories are practically non existent). More chaotic, bit more of a free for all in terms of who’s going to triumph, much more likely to see an unexpected result....would that be correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Kinda, two or three signings could transform a team in the 90s but Man Utd still always won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, The_Rev said: Kinda, two or three signings could transform a team in the 90s but Man Utd still always won. I meant before then to be honest, the start of my football memories more or less coincide with the start of Man Utd’s glory years. I suppose the early years of the premier league would have been much more comparable to the first division in the late 80’s than anything post 2000 (say). Edited May 29, 2019 by Shropshire Lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Taking everything into account I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the three years in the Championship, okay first year was a bit shite but we’ve had plenty of interesting shit to keep us more than occupied for three years. Plenty of wins, some great ones too, Wembley heartache followed by Wembley joy, some really good players and I think it’s all galvanised us as fans again too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted May 29, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2019 36 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Taking everything into account I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the three years in the Championship, okay first year was a bit shite but we’ve had plenty of interesting shit to keep us more than occupied for three years. Plenty of wins, some great ones too, Wembley heartache followed by Wembley joy, some really good players and I think it’s all galvanised us as fans again too. Yeah I'm the same. I've always said the worst part about being down here is the possibility of being stuck here. I think we've done our Premier League break perfectly. Any more than 3 seasons and I think we'd be flirting with becoming a Leeds or a Forest. With the safety of knowing we're now a Premier League team again, I can definitely say the Championship was kind of a nice break from the tediousness of losing every **** week 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted May 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: I meant before then to be honest, the start of my football memories more or less coincide with the start of Man Utd’s glory years. Same, but Liverpool always won 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) I have to say the fact we got relegated got me off my backside and back down to Villa Park as a season ticket holder. The situation as I saw it was I need to be there when we get back...what kind of fan was I if I didn’t fully back us week in week out.I felt Villa needed the support. What a ride it was ,ending in one of my best days out watching Villa on Monday. To the Championship,I thank you for the experience.I think Villa are now stronger for spell we spent as your guests. Please don’t be offended if we aren’t back anytime soon though Edited May 29, 2019 by MarkLillis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: I meant before then to be honest, the start of my football memories more or less coincide with the start of Man Utd’s glory years. I suppose the early years of the premier league would have been much more comparable to the first division in the late 80’s than anything post 2000 (say). I'd say so. The usual teams may have won the league but if you look at the final tables during the 80's and 90's there will always be a team that came from nowhere to finish 2nd or 3rd. Be it Villa under GT, or Norwich, or West Ham in 85/86 time. Early 80's obviously you had us and Forest winning the league and Ipswich coming close. Leeds winning the title in 92 was unexpected I guess although they had spent a bit in the summer (Dorigo, Rod Wallace and Cantona later in the year i think). Last English manager to win the top flight IIRC. Sad to say, nowadays you know who the top 6 is before the season starts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 So who you backing for the 19/20 season? My early favourites are Fulham, Cardiff, wba, sheff Wed, boro, Stoke and suprise package will be Preston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: So who you backing for the 19/20 season? My early favourites are Fulham, Cardiff, wba, sheff Wed, boro, Stoke and suprise package will be Preston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teale's 'tache Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: So who you backing for the 19/20 season? My early favourites are Fulham, Cardiff, wba, sheff Wed, boro, Stoke and suprise package will be Preston. It's a bit early yet, need to see what business is done first, but I think Stoke could be up there, they have the squad and I quite like Nathan Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Until the window closes it's impossible to say. Leeds keeping Bielsa is huge for them. Also 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Forgot about Leeds. They will definitely be up there under biesla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Albrighton Posted June 3, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: So who you backing for the 19/20 season? My early favourites are Fulham, Cardiff, wba, sheff Wed, boro, Stoke and suprise package will be Preston. 29 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Forgot about Leeds. They will definitely be up there under biesla So you’ve narrowed it down to just a third of the division then Dem? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Didn't mention Derby either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 29/05/2019 at 13:33, bobzy said: MOTD is good for Villa games as they discuss in so much detail I disagree wholeheartedly. The 'analysts' need to stfu, how often is there any genuine insight? I'd rather see far more match footage and dial back the tedious gobshites sharing their expert opinions with the crisp salesman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Shropshire Lad said: So you’ve narrowed it down to just a third of the division then Dem? Controversial eh? Out of that lot I think it will be Leeds West brom or Fulham to win the league. I think it will be Leeds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Davkaus said: I disagree wholeheartedly. The 'analysts' need to stfu, how often is there any genuine insight? I'd rather see far more match footage and dial back the tedious gobshites sharing their expert opinions with the crisp salesman. And me, that's why I preferred goals on Sunday, no lowest common denominator bollocks posing as analysis just some blokes watching the highlights and talking casually about it Surprised no one has ever tried to go the blogger route, a show with football and some naturally gifted football talkers with actual opinions rather than an ex player belittling the audience with simplistic shite and pandering to the big clubs Edited June 3, 2019 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Man it feels good to not be duking it out gladiator style to get out of this league. It would be a great league if the stakes weren't so high. If the PL had that kind of competition it would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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