El Zen Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I hope everyone going to Wembley have a great day out, even if a win seems unlikely. No matter how unlikely success looks like, I’ll be watching, and the closer we get to kick off, the harder it will be to ignore the thought «what if?» UTV! You never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Herman22 said: I think DS will spring a couple of surprises in the starting 11 today. I'm even hoping a surprise on the bench. (maybe McGinn) McMinn hasn't made it according to Kendrick on Twitter No matter the result I just want the 11 on the pitch to do us proud, Give it everything and not a repeat of the arsenal fa cup final 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 The problem is City are so good at times you can give it your all and still get spanked. We will need a lot of luck on our side today but anything can happen in a one off game. COME ON YOU VILLA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Robtaylor200 said: I bet you will be watching I can't remember any game I felt less like watching. But I expect you're right - I'll probably crack and put it on. And instantly regret my decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 How important winning today could be for the rest of our season. The momentum it would provide with the added incentive that we don't have to fear any team. If we can defeat a team who have just beaten Real Madrid in their own back yard, then that will certainly provide the confidence to achieve our fight for Premier league survival. That's how much we could gain from a victory today. Please, let it be. UTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just going to sit back and enjoy the moment. Villa walking out at Wembley is always a great feeling. Yes, on paper we should lose this but it’s 11 v 11 for 90 minutes and anything can happen. Hoping for a Grealish masterclass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 29/02/2020 at 10:02, MaVilla said: To be brutally honest, I have never been more un-excited for a cup final in my life. The overriding feeling for me is just a fear that we are going to get absolutely battered. Add that to the recent league form and I just feel flat as a pancake tbh. Exactly the same for me. Even in '94 against a dominant treble chasing Man Utd, I was confident we could do it. I'm literally dreading kick off. Its not nervous excitement, its pure fear of a battering. I know i'm an old fanny and I would love to be proven wrong! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Xela said: Exactly the same for me. Even in '94 against a dominant treble chasing Man Utd, I was confident we could do it. I'm literally dreading kick off. Its not nervous excitement, its pure fear of a battering. I know i'm an old fanny and I would love to be proven wrong! We had finished runners up in the league the season before. Totally different circumstances. We had a bunch of top 6 finishes in the league in the 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: Team should be: Nyland Konsa Engels Mings Guilbert Luiz Nakamba Targett Grealish Davis Samatta Team will probably be: Nyland Konsa Mings Hause Guilbert Drinkwater Luiz Targett El Ghazi Samatta Grealish Drinkwater is cup tied. No idea why you have him in your predicted team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, villalad21 said: We had finished runners up in the league the season before. Totally different circumstances. We had a bunch of top 6 finishes in the league in the 90's We were mid table that season (agree we were 2nd the year before) but we'd just lost successive home games to Ipswich and Oldham (with a defeat to Leeds at Elland Road inbetween if memory serves). We were a poor side that year, and the next, evidenced by Big Ron getting the tin tack 6 months later. Anyway, UTV! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Xela said: We were mid table that season (agree we were 2nd the year before) but we'd just lost successive home games to Ipswich and Oldham (with a defeat to Leeds at Elland Road inbetween if memory serves). We were a poor side that year, and the next, evidenced by Big Ron getting the tin tack 6 months later. Anyway, UTV! But on a whole the 90's was a good time being a Villa fan. A shame i didn't get to experience much of it. Quite a few top 4 finishes. Established top flight side. A couple of trophies. Playing in Europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, villalad21 said: But on a whole the 90's was a good time being a Villa fan. A shame i didn't get to experience much of it. Quite a few top 4 finishes. Established top flight side. A couple of trophies. Playing in Europe Oh yes, good times. Barely missed a home game in the 90's. Some wonderful memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted March 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2020 Well I'm not traveling to Wembley, but I am traveling.... Decided to take the plunge and go to the casino in the city to watch the game. 20 minute car ride, hour on the train and a short walk. Won't arrive in the city until midnight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 4 hours ago, villalad21 said: You're being kind by saying 20+ shots Bet you're a joy at a party. The most negative individual I have EVER come across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: Team should be: Nyland Konsa Engels Mings Guilbert Luiz Nakamba Targett Grealish Davis Samatta Team will probably be: Nyland Konsa Mings Hause Guilbert Drinkwater Luiz Targett El Ghazi Samatta Grealish Two in the middle against City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2020 Expecting a spanking. I'll take just not being completely embarrassed. If we score and keep the scoreline down it'll almost be a victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Xela said: Exactly the same for me. Even in '94 against a dominant treble chasing Man Utd, I was confident we could do it. I'm literally dreading kick off. Its not nervous excitement, its pure fear of a battering. I know i'm an old fanny and I would love to be proven wrong! Bosnich Barrett God Teale Staunton Richardson Townsend Daley Atkinson Fenton Saunders That team shits all over this current one by some considerable distance Also Big Ron > Smith Edited March 1, 2020 by KHV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Villa to win 2-0 140/1, had £2 on it Nobody expected us to beat Liverpool in the semi, Wigan to beat Man City, Small Heath to beat Arsenal... it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chindie said: Expecting a spanking. I'll take just not being completely embarrassed. If we score and keep the scoreline down it'll almost be a victory. Anything less than four will be a remarkable achievement Got a feeling this will be all done and dusted after 20 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffolkVillan Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Hoping Dean springs a surprise as we have virtually nothing to lose; My team would be: Nyland Guilbert Engels Mings Hause Elmo Luiz Nakamba Targett Jack Samatta Jack in a free role, elmo and Targett to get forward on break and whip in crosses for Samatta and Jack running in. We can but dream but at least we should keep the score down as full backs wont get caught upfield and mid 2 can just sit in to close KDB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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