Follyfoot Posted November 2, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 01/11/2023 at 17:03, srsmithusa said: I was thinking 3-0 win. But with all the alarm and worry here, I’ll change to a 2-0 win. If we score early, we will steamroll them. We are a irresistible Force at the moment and nobody yes nobody can deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 2, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, TRO said: I was there that day and Cloughie praised the Villa fans for defiantly singing through the whole game....He said he was amazed at our support in such dire circumstances. That was one to remember, for the sheer truculence from us fans. Lets just hope we can reverse the scoreline on Sunday Another great one was being five nil down at Leicester on an early Saturday morning game mid 80’s (the year we went down) always look on the Bright side of life was consistently sang from start to finish by every villa fan in the ground Edited November 2, 2023 by Follyfoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 9 hours ago, rubberman said: Nah. They draw and we win and we're still 7 ahead of Newcastle, but also level on points with Arsenal (will need 3-0 to go above them in this scenario). Don't think we should be thinking anyone is a gimme to finish above us while we are still amongst them. Getting into the top 4 for the next international break would be huge for momentum. Arsenal will finish on about 85 points I reckon, maybe less but that's a very big ask for us to compete with them still once April rolls around. Newcastle will get nowhere near that, even last season I think they got 72 points in the end and they had two very long winning runs so we can finish above them and the more points they drop with 3-4 key players out the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 20 hours ago, TRO said: I was there that day and Cloughie praised the Villa fans for defiantly singing through the whole game....He said he was amazed at our support in such dire circumstances. That was one to remember, for the sheer truculence from us fans. Lets just hope we can reverse the scoreline on Sunday Imagine Clough managing us in the 80s, especially after Ron. Mind you he'd have lasted fewer days than at Leeds working under Ellis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Arsenal will finish on about 85 points I reckon, maybe less but that's a very big ask for us to compete with them still once April rolls around. Newcastle will get nowhere near that, even last season I think they got 72 points in the end and they had two very long winning runs so we can finish above them and the more points they drop with 3-4 key players out the better. Well, we've been up there with them since Unai arrived so don't see why we should accept that they are better than us. It's a bit like Gerrard's chelsea quote. Anyway. What we need to do is continue the form and pressure on those around us and see where we end up. What happens in other games will happen regardless. I think we'll have enough for Forest and would be happy with 0-1 and another 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Another great one was being five nil down at Leicester on an early Saturday morning game mid 80’s (the year we went down) always look on the Bright side of life was consistently sang from start to finish by every villa fan in the ground I was at both those games too…gallows humour at its best.. Edited November 3, 2023 by Vincenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Id be happy with a win but wouldnt be suprised if we draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Forest are good at avoiding defeat at home, as much as they're not a great side going away to them just has one of those awkward feels to it. Would be delighted with a win however it comes, feels especially important to pick up as many points as possible over the next couple of games before the fixtures start to get a bit trickier. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oishiiniku_uk Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) If we can go away to AZ Alkmaar, who are 2nd in the Eredivisie and who almost never lose at home in Europe, and batter them then we should have confidence that we can beat the team in 15th in PL. Edited November 3, 2023 by oishiiniku_uk Dodgy stat! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Would take any kind of win but wouldn't be surprised with a draw here. They don't lose many at home and raise their game v good opposition (beat Arsenal and Liverpool last season, drew with City etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 45 minutes ago, oishiiniku_uk said: If we can go away to AZ Alkmaar, who are 2nd in the Eredivisie and who hadn't lost in 29 home European games, and batter them then we should have confidence that we can beat the team in 15th in PL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oishiiniku_uk Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Pongo Waring said: I've seen it written in a number of articles - maybe it refers specifically to group games? Either that or a mistruth is getting spread around the internet (which never happens!). Quote Aston Villa cruised to victory in the Netherlands, beating AZ Alkmaar 4-1 at AFAS Stadion, ending the Cheeseheads’ 29-game unbeaten home run in Europe. https://www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-europa-conference-league-aston-villa-score-four-again-as-they-ease-past-az-alkmaar-in-europe/QmSfic5b/ Regardless, it was billed as a tough game and we excelled, so hopefully can do the same against Forest on Sunday. Edited November 3, 2023 by oishiiniku_uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 20 hours ago, VillaChris said: Imagine Clough managing us in the 80s, especially after Ron. Mind you he'd have lasted fewer days than at Leeds working under Ellis! Apparently, cloughie was close to joining us, at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 21 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Another great one was being five nil down at Leicester on an early Saturday morning game mid 80’s (the year we went down) always look on the Bright side of life was consistently sang from start to finish by every villa fan in the ground Now we are looking on the "Bright side of Life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted November 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, TRO said: Apparently, cloughie was close to joining us, at one point. Really?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted November 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2023 Seems like months since we kicked a ball Can't wait to see us play again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 02/11/2023 at 00:54, TRO said: I was there that day and Cloughie praised the Villa fans for defiantly singing through the whole game....He said he was amazed at our support in such dire circumstances. That was one to remember, for the sheer truculence from us fans. Lets just hope we can reverse the scoreline on Sunday "Cloughie, Cloughie, give us a wave," and he did. I distinctly remember Graham Turner shrinking more and more in the dugout as each Forest goal went in. He knew it was curtains after that performance. That one is definitely in the top 5 of bad performances that I've had the misfortune to witness. David Norton, remember him? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 02/11/2023 at 15:06, VillaChris said: Imagine Clough managing us in the 80s, especially after Ron. Mind you he'd have lasted fewer days than at Leeds working under Ellis! Nah, Cloughie would’ve driven Doug off a cliff and installed Steve Stride as Chairman… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiney Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I think after 30 odd years of supporting for the most part an awful aston villa, I feel like I'm hardwired to go into every game thinking we are going to lose. It's been hard getting used to the fact we're actually really good now. Given that, I'm not overly optimistic of our chances of 3 points But this is a game we should absolutely be winning. An early goal is important to quieten the crowd as they will be well up for it, and I suspect Forrest will be set up to sit back, defend and counter. If we score early, I think it could be a comfortable win. The longer it stays level the harder it'll be. I can see a game similar to Wolves, but hopefully with a narrow Villa win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancvillan Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 The plurality of forest fans thinknwere in for a good day at least. The Polish Cafu gets us over the line. https://www.forestforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/official-matchday-thread-nottingham-forest-vs-aston-villa-sunday-november-5th-2023.51636/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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