NASTY_LEE Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I do wonder how not getting second might affect either Fulham or Cardiff. Cardiff have had it in their hands for such a long time that to fail now would be a kick in the teeth regardless of what Warnock says to the media. Fulham are another funny one - their fans have slowly convinced themselves that 2nd is theirs. The run they have been on has been great and has raised expectations. They have built themselves up and comments on their boards after Brentford were interesting. Both teams expect second now and one is going to fail and that could bring a whole different mindset to the party. As for us, we're are preparing for the play offs. We know that it's the likely route so you just wonder. How often does the 3rd place team ending up making a pig's ear of the play offs because they find it hard to 'go again'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASTY_LEE Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 PS - As for beating Fulham - We went to Craven Cottage missing both Jack and Albert who have been integral to our post Xmas form. It may have been a bit different that day had we have had a threat rather than being forced to sit back and try and draw. I also remember JK giving them a good going over leading us to beat them at Villa Park. Despite Fulham's run, a Villa team with Albert, Jack and Jimmy firing will cause anyone trouble. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, NASTY_LEE said: PS - As for beating Fulham - We went to Craven Cottage missing both Jack and Albert who have been integral to our post Xmas form. It may have been a bit different that day had we have had a threat rather than being forced to sit back and try and draw. I also remember JK giving them a good going over leading us to beat them at Villa Park. Despite Fulham's run, a Villa team with Albert, Jack and Jimmy firing will cause anyone trouble. You're damn right, and this is the trajectory we're heading at. Other teams should fear us and I bet they do. Trash talk aside, any of the other playoff contenders will be hoping they won't have to face us either over two legs nor in the final. Yet here we are and they can't be liking that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted April 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2018 I confess I still don't see the point of talking about style of play. I get that some posters on here don't like it, but really, so what? We can't change it now - to even attempt to do so at this stage would be disastrously stupid - so people might as well just get behind the team and create an atmosphere of positivity at this stage. Frankly, I couldn't care less if we won the playoff final by tripping Fulham's players up and launching 85-yard long balls onto Samba's head. Just as long as we win. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a m ole Posted April 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, HanoiVillan said: I confess I still don't see the point of talking about style of play. I get that some posters on here don't like it, but really, so what? We can't change it now - to even attempt to do so at this stage would be disastrously stupid - so people might as well just get behind the team and create an atmosphere of positivity at this stage. Frankly, I couldn't care less if we won the playoff final by tripping Fulham's players up and launching 85-yard long balls onto Samba's head. Just as long as we win. I’d enjoy that regardless! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, a m ole said: I’d enjoy that regardless! Yup, can't argue with that. Samba hat trick would cause a legitimate riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted April 15, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2018 The constant debate over which team in the top 6 has spent the most absolutely bores me to tears. Anyone watching the Masters last weekend wasn't debating who'd got the most expensive set of irons. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Although I'm sure it's debated in F1 amongst engineering teams. Either way it's beyond the point at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 16, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16, 2018 11 hours ago, NASTY_LEE said: PS - As for beating Fulham - We went to Craven Cottage missing both Jack and Albert who have been integral to our post Xmas form. It may have been a bit different that day had we have had a threat rather than being forced to sit back and try and draw. I also remember JK giving them a good going over leading us to beat them at Villa Park. Despite Fulham's run, a Villa team with Albert, Jack and Jimmy firing will cause anyone trouble. Whats to say we wont be missing them again if we play them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 If we reach the final at Wembley can anyone really see anybody other than John Terry lifting the playoff trophy (including Villa players) at the end of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: The constant debate over which team in the top 6 has spent the most absolutely bores me to tears. Anyone watching the Masters last weekend wasn't debating who'd got the most expensive set of irons. Probably because expensive irons don't make you better at golf however you buy success in football. Edited April 16, 2018 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted April 16, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16, 2018 55 minutes ago, John said: If we reach the final at Wembley can anyone really see anybody other than John Terry lifting the playoff trophy (including Villa players) at the end of the game? nope...ive said all along if we get there, i fancy us to turn over anyone, even fulham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 11 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: I confess I still don't see the point of talking about style of play. I get that some posters on here don't like it, but really, so what? We can't change it now - to even attempt to do so at this stage would be disastrously stupid - so people might as well just get behind the team and create an atmosphere of positivity at this stage. Frankly, I couldn't care less if we won the playoff final by tripping Fulham's players up and launching 85-yard long balls onto Samba's head. Just as long as we win. You’ve been reading Steve Bruce’s notes for his pre-match talk, haven’t you? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 14 hours ago, NASTY_LEE said: I do wonder how not getting second might affect either Fulham or Cardiff. Cardiff have had it in their hands for such a long time that to fail now would be a kick in the teeth regardless of what Warnock says to the media. Fulham are another funny one - their fans have slowly convinced themselves that 2nd is theirs. The run they have been on has been great and has raised expectations. They have built themselves up and comments on their boards after Brentford were interesting. Both teams expect second now and one is going to fail and that could bring a whole different mindset to the party. As for us, we're are preparing for the play offs. We know that it's the likely route so you just wonder. How often does the 3rd place team ending up making a pig's ear of the play offs because they find it hard to 'go again'? People keep saying this, but to me, it's baffling how people don't think it could also have the opposite effect? A determination to finish the job they have worked so incredibly hard for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I can see us winning first leg then imposing the second. That would be typical villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: People keep saying this, but to me, it's baffling how people don't think it could also have the opposite effect? A determination to finish the job they have worked so incredibly hard for? But it's not seen as typically going that way, hence why people look at the other end of spectrum. I do not have the stats to hand but would imagine there is a correlation to back up the theory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: People keep saying this, but to me, it's baffling how people don't think it could also have the opposite effect? A determination to finish the job they have worked so incredibly hard for? The team finishing 3rd has only been promoted twice in the last 6 seasons. Although, if you're one for superstition, that team is due to be promoted this season: 11/12: West Ham (3rd) 12/13: Crystal Palace (5th) 13/14: QPR (4th) 14/15: Norwich City (3rd) 15/16: Hull City (4th) 16/17: Huddersfield Town (5th) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) I still don’t think 2nd is done and dusted. Cardiff have 2 difficult away games still. If they lose next Tuesday (I expect them to turn over Forest) it all of a sudden puts pressure on them to get a result at Hull (a draw won’t do them) Fancy Fulham to just take it off them. What is annoying is that I can’t remember them ever having a key player injured like we have had all season. Also, Derby having to get something from their next 2 games is a blessing really, just in time before playing Cardiff Edited April 16, 2018 by deeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, bobzy said: The team finishing 3rd has only been promoted twice in the last 6 seasons. Although, if you're one for superstition, that team is due to be promoted this season: 11/12: West Ham (3rd) 12/13: Crystal Palace (5th) 13/14: QPR (4th) 14/15: Norwich City (3rd) 15/16: Hull City (4th) 16/17: Huddersfield Town (5th) It’d be interesting to see what form those teams were in before going up. Huddersfield chucked their last league game last year and hD 3 draws to go up I think. Does form mean anything? Or is it the lottery people claim? And by lottery I mean form goes out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted April 16, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 16, 2018 18 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: Fulham's players up and launching 85-yard long balls onto Samba's head. Just as long as we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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